Resident Evil Trivia
Resident Evil trivia explores the history of Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, known as Biohazard in Japan, and the games that helped define modern survival horror. Across mainline entries and later action-leaning installments, the series has sent players into outbreaks filled with zombies, mutants, and corporate conspiracies, making it one of gaming’s most recognizable horror properties.
Easy Resident Evil Trivia
13 questions
These easy Resident Evil trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
Which company publishes the Resident Evil series?
Answer: Capcom
Resident Evil is published by the Japanese video game company Capcom.
Question 2
What is the Resident Evil series called in Japan?
Answer: Biohazard
In Japan, the series uses the title Biohazard.
Question 3
What mechanic lets Resident Evil 0’s two protagonists share puzzles?
- A.1998
- B.1996
- C.1992
- D.1994
Answer: 1996
Resident Evil 0 is known for its partner-switch system, which lets players swap between the two protagonists to solve puzzles.
Question 4
The original Resident Evil takes place largely inside what kind of building?
- A.A police station
- B.A laboratory
- C.mansion
- D.A hospital
Answer: A mansion
The first game is set largely inside a mansion in the Arklay Mountains.
Question 5
Which city is central to the early Resident Evil games?
Answer: Raccoon City
Raccoon City is the American Midwestern city at the center of the early games.
Question 6
Name one of the two main playable protagonists in the first Resident Evil: Chris Redfield or who?
Answer: Jill Valentine
Jill Valentine is one of the two main playable protagonists in the first game.
Question 7
Which Redfield is a main playable protagonist in the first Resident Evil?
- A.Leon S. Kennedy
- B.Chris Redfield
- C.Claire Redfield
- D.Albert Wesker
Answer: Chris Redfield
Chris Redfield is one of the two main playable protagonists in the original Resident Evil.
Question 8
At the start of the series, who is the captain of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team?
- A.Chris Redfield
- B.Barry Burton
- C.Albert Wesker
Answer: Albert Wesker
Albert Wesker begins the series is the captain of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team.
Question 9
What corporation is tied to the outbreak in the early Resident Evil games?
Answer: Umbrella
Umbrella is the corporation linked to the outbreak in the early games.
Question 10
Which pathogen is most associated with creating zombies in Resident Evil?
- A.G-virus
- B.C-virus
- C.Las Plagas
- D.T-virus
Answer: T-virus
The T-virus is the pathogen most associated with creating zombies in the series.
Question 11
Resident Evil 2 first introduced which playable character?
Answer: Leon S. Kennedy
Leon S. Kennedy was first introduced is a playable character in Resident Evil 2.
Question 12
Which character first appears as a playable protagonist in Resident Evil 2?
Answer: Claire Redfield
Claire Redfield first appears is a playable protagonist in Resident Evil 2.
Question 13
Which game centers on Jill Valentine escaping a citywide outbreak?
- A.Resident Evil 7
- B.Resident Evil
- C.Resident Evil 2
- D.Resident Evil 4
Answer: Resident Evil 3
Resident Evil 3 centers on Jill Valentine escaping a citywide outbreak.
Resident Evil Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Resident Evil trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
In Resident Evil, what do the initials S.T.A.R.S. stand for?
Answer: Special Tactics and Rescue Service
S.T.A.R.S. is short for Special Tactics and Rescue Service.
Question 2
Which S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team member serves as the team's medic?
Answer: Rebecca Chambers
Rebecca Chambers is the medic of S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team.
Question 3
Who is the veteran S.T.A.R.S. member in the original Resident Evil?
Answer: Barry Burton
Barry Burton is identified is a veteran S.T.A.R.S. member in the original game.
Question 4
Resident Evil 0 introduces which former Marine as a protagonist?
Answer: Billy Coen
Billy Coen, a former Marine, is introduced is a protagonist in Resident Evil 0.
Question 5
In which game does Ada Wong first appear?
Answer: Resident Evil 2
Ada Wong's first appearance is in Resident Evil 2.
Question 6
Leon and Claire spend Resident Evil 2 trying to keep which young girl safe?
Answer: Sherry Birkin
Sherry Birkin is the young girl Leon and Claire try to protect in Resident Evil 2.
Question 7
Who is the scientist credited with creating the G-virus?
Answer: William Birkin
William Birkin is the scientist who created the G-virus.
Question 8
Which researcher is connected to Umbrella's G-virus project?
Answer: Annette Birkin
Annette Birkin is a researcher connected to Umbrella's G-virus project.
Question 9
During Resident Evil 2, who is the chief of the Raccoon Police Department?
Answer: Brian Irons
Chief Brian Irons leads the Raccoon Police Department during the events of Resident Evil 2.
Question 10
The Raccoon Police Department headquarters was originally what kind of building?
Answer: A former art museum
The headquarters is set inside a former art museum.
Question 11
Who teams up with Jill Valentine during the events of Resident Evil 3?
Answer: Carlos Oliveira
Carlos Oliveira assists Jill Valentine during Resident Evil 3.
Question 12
What is the name of the bonus mode linked with Resident Evil 3 and later entries?
Answer: The Mercenaries
The Mercenaries is the bonus mode associated with Resident Evil 3 and later games.
Fun Resident Evil Trivia
12 questions
These fun Resident Evil trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
What hilariously sleepy name does the giant snake boss in the first Resident Evil have?
- A.Dozer
- B.Napster
- C.Slumber
- D.Yawn
Answer: Yawn
The giant snake boss in the first Resident Evil is named Yawn.
Question 2
If a giant spider in the first game sounds more like a wrestler than an arachnid, what is it called?
- A.Night Weaver
- B.Iron Widow
- C.Black Tiger
- D.Dark Fang
Answer: Black Tiger
The giant spider enemy in the first game is known is Black Tiger.
Question 3
Which fast mutated zombie type was introduced in the 2002 remake of Resident Evil?
Answer: Crimson Heads
Crimson Heads are fast mutated zombies introduced in the 2002 remake of Resident Evil.
Question 4
On what console did the 2002 remake of Resident Evil first release?
- A.PlayStation 2
- B.Dreamcast
- C.Nintendo Wii
- D.GameCube
Answer: Nintendo GameCube
The 2002 remake of Resident Evil was released on the Nintendo GameCube.
Question 5
Resident Evil 4 swapped classic zombies for infected villagers known by what name?
Answer: ganados
Resident Evil 4 introduced the ganado enemies, who are infected villagers rather than classic zombies.
Question 6
Who is the cult leader pulling the strings behind Los Illuminados in Resident Evil 4?
Answer: Osmund Saddler
Osmund Saddler is the cult leader behind the Los Illuminados in Resident Evil 4.
Question 7
Leon's rescue mission in Resident Evil 4 centers on which kidnapped person?
Answer: Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham is the U.S. president's daughter Leon is sent to rescue in Resident Evil 4.
Question 8
Which young castellán rules the castle in Resident Evil 4?
Answer: Ramon Salazar
Ramon Salazar is the young castellán who rules the castle in Resident Evil 4.
Question 9
In Resident Evil 4, who serves as the village chief?
Answer: Bitores Mendez
Bitores Mendez is the village chief in Resident Evil 4.
Question 10
Which mysterious figure in Resident Evil 4 is famous for selling weapons and upgrades?
Answer: the Merchant
The Merchant in Resident Evil 4 is famous for selling weapons and upgrades.
Question 11
What parasite drives the events of Resident Evil 4?
Answer: Las Plagas
The infection driving Resident Evil 4's plot is the Las Plagas parasite.
Question 12
Which Resident Evil 4 antagonist is especially known for knife combat?
Answer: Jack Krauser
Jack Krauser appears is a knife-wielding antagonist in Resident Evil 4.
Funny Resident Evil Trivia
12 questions
These funny Resident Evil trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Barry Burton nearly turned survival horror into lunch. In his famously cheesy line, what was Jill almost made into?
Answer: A Jill sandwich.
Barry Burton's notorious early line says, 'You were almost a Jill sandwich.'.
Question 2
The 1996 original didn't just bring scares; it also brought voice work with all the subtlety of a kicked door. What became famous about its English performances?
Answer: Their campy delivery.
The original English voice acting in 1996 Resident Evil became famous for its campy delivery.
Question 3
That coat-wearing salesman in Resident Evil 4 opens business like a horror-themed cashier. What phrase starts his pitch?
- A.'What are ya tradin'?'
- B.'What are ya carryin'?'
- C.'What are ya lookin' at?'
- D.What are ya buyin'?
Answer: 'What are ya buyin'?'
The Merchant's catchphrase in Resident Evil 4 begins with 'What are ya buyin'?'.
Question 4
The Merchant in Resident Evil 4 also has a line for your 'I swear I don't need this herb' phase. What does he ask?
- A.'What are ya sharin'?'
- B.What are ya sellin'?
- C.'What are ya storin'?'
- D.'What are ya droppin'?'
Answer: 'What are ya sellin'?'
The Merchant also asks players, 'What are ya sellin'?' in Resident Evil 4.
Question 5
In Resident Evil 4, the Merchant treats extra inventory room like a luxury suitcase event. What does he call that upgrade?
Answer: An attache case.
The Merchant calls rare inventory space upgrades 'an attache case.'.
Question 6
Poke the lake in Resident Evil 4 and the game answers with immediate regret. Shooting the water can trigger an instant attack from whom?
Answer: Del Lago.
Resident Evil 4 includes a trick where shooting a lake causes Del Lago to instantly attack Leon.
Question 7
Resident Evil 4 has a very direct lesson about personal space and power tools. Which chainsaw enemy commonly nicknamed can decapitate Leon?
Answer: Dr. Salvador.
Leon can be decapitated by a chainsaw enemy commonly nicknamed Dr. Salvador in Resident Evil 4.
Question 8
When the horror gets too loud in Resident Evil 4, Ashley occasionally uses the five-star stealth technology known as what?
Answer: Dumpsters.
Ashley can hide inside dumpsters in some Resident Evil 4 areas.
Question 9
Resident Evil 5 co-op gave the internet a polite little brush-off that became a meme. What was it?
- A.'Hard pass, dude.'
- B.No thanks, bro
- C.'Later, partner.'
- D.'Not now, pal.'
Answer: 'No thanks, bro.'
The verbal taunt 'No thanks, bro' became a meme associated with Resident Evil 5 co-op banter.
Question 10
Jack Baker does not exactly offer warm cookies and tea. What line does he greet Ethan with in Resident Evil 7?
- A.'You're home now, boy.'
- B.'Welcome to dinner, son.'
- C.Welcome to the family, son
- D.'Sit down and eat.'
Answer: 'Welcome to the family, son.'
Jack Baker greets Ethan with the line 'Welcome to the family, son' in Resident Evil 7.
Question 11
Which Resident Evil 7 moment turns 'family meal' into perhaps the worst dinner invitation in the series?
Answer: The family dinner scene at the Baker house.
Resident Evil 7 includes an unsettling family dinner scene at the Baker house.
Question 12
Early in Resident Evil 7, which character unexpectedly upgrades an argument by wielding a chainsaw?
Answer: Mia Winters.
Mia Winters is shown wielding a chainsaw during one of Resident Evil 7's early boss fights.
Hard Resident Evil Trivia
14 questions
These hard Resident Evil trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Who directed the original 1996 Resident Evil?
Answer: Shinji Mikami directed the original Resident Evil.
The first Resident Evil credits Shinji Mikami is director.
Question 2
Which Capcom veteran is credited as producer of the first Resident Evil?
Answer: Tokuro Fujiwara is credited as the producer of the first Resident Evil.
Tokuro Fujiwara, not Mikami, holds the producer credit on the original game.
Question 3
In series chronology, the mansion incident of the first game takes place in what year?
Answer: The mansion incident occurs in 1998.
The original game's events are set in July 1998.
Question 4
What internal Capcom engine made its first mainline Resident Evil appearance in Resident Evil 7?
Answer: Resident Evil 7 was the first mainline game to use the RE Engine.
Among mainline entries, Resident Evil 7 marks the debut of Capcom's RE Engine.
Question 5
The 1996 game's opening cinematic used what kind of footage rather than fully in-engine scenes?
Answer: It used live-action footage.
The original Resident Evil is famous for opening with live-action footage.
Question 6
Resident Evil 2 on PlayStation originally shipped in what notable physical format?
Answer: It shipped on two PlayStation discs labeled Leon and Claire.
The 1998 PlayStation release split its content across Leon and Claire discs.
Question 7
Code: Veronica first launched on which Sega console?
Answer: Code: Veronica originally debuted on the Dreamcast.
Before later ports, Code: Veronica debuted on Sega's Dreamcast in 2000.
Question 8
What is the name of the fungus-related organism behind many of the events in Resident Evil Village?
Answer: The organism is called the Megamycete.
Village ties its central biothreat mythology to the Megamycete.
Question 9
Who serves as the cult leader and primary antagonist in Resident Evil Village?
Answer: Mother Miranda is the cult leader and primary antagonist.
While several villains appear in Village, Mother Miranda is the main antagonist.
Question 10
Name the E-series bioweapon at the center of Resident Evil 7's mold storyline.?
Answer: The E-series bioweapon is Eveline.
Resident Evil 7 centers its mold threat on the E-series bioweapon Eveline.
Question 11
Which reformed corporate group is specifically mentioned in Resident Evil 7?
Answer: Blue Umbrella is the reformed corporate group mentioned in Resident Evil 7.
Resident Evil 7 references Blue Umbrella is a reformed corporate group.
Question 12
What is the name of the anti-bioterror alliance featured in Resident Evil Revelations 2?
Answer: The alliance is called TerraSave.
Revelations 2 prominently features the anti-bioterror group TerraSave.
Question 13
Which Burton family member is a co-lead in Revelations 2?
Answer: Moira Burton is the co-lead, and she is Barry Burton's daughter.
Moira Burton plays a major co-lead role and is Barry Burton's daughter.
Question 14
Barry's campaign partner in Revelations 2 is which young girl?
Answer: Barry is paired with Natalia Korda.
In Revelations 2, Barry's story pairs him with Natalia Korda.
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