The resident evil series is being discussed in terms of its scary aspects, with some outlets ranking the games by their scare factor and others highlighting specific scary moments. The series appears to be returning to its horror roots, with one of the games, resident evil requiem, featuring a character whose portrayal was researched to accurately depict panic disorders. The impact of this approach on players, particularly those with anxiety conditions, is being noted as a factor that adds to the game's scariness.