RESIDENT EVIL: THE LAST CHALLENGE

Before we start the timeline, you need to understand how we progress. You will need a RetroAchievements account. If you don't know how to set it up in your emulators (like Dolphin or DuckStation), check out my quick setup guide here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3648028210
If you are already set up, ignore this! :D

When you finish a game's story, it's "Beaten". But to progress in this challenge, you must Master the game (100% of the achievements / Platinum). Note: If this is too hardcore for you, you can play just to beat them, but this guide assumes we are going for 100%! Some modern games require you to master multiple classic games before you can play them. You need ALL requirements to unlock it! Side games or HD Steam ports. You can play them whenever you unlock them, but they are not required to progress the main tree. For modern games and Remakes, pick your favorite store (Steam, GOG, etc.) and get all the achievements there.

We start on the Spencer Mansion. Don't obsess over the achievements on your first playthrough, just enjoy the ride! If you get stuck, the RA community can help :D
You only need to master ONE of these versions to proceed. Pick your favorite! :D

You only need to master ONE of these versions to proceed. Pick your favorite! :D

Play one of these:

RE1 (PS1): https://retroachievements.org/game/29328
RE1 (Saturn): https://retroachievements.org/game/7140
RE: Deadly Silence (DS): https://retroachievements.org/game/16274
RE: Director's Cut (PS1): https://retroachievements.org/game/11268

When you MASTER your chosen version, you unlock three paths:

The prequel to the Spencer Mansion events, we'll get to meet Billy and discover more Umbrella lore :D

Play: Resident Evil 0 (GameCube)

Link: https://retroachievements.org/game/2466

When you MASTER this game, you unlock:

RE0 HD (Steam/Modern): Mastered (Optional).

The timeline splits! You must tackle both to open the heavy doors later.

Link: https://retroachievements.org/game/3358

Pick your platform:

PS1: https://retroachievements.org/game/11265

GC: https://retroachievements.org/game/6870

DC: https://retroachievements.org/game/9015

(If you mastered RE1 Remake GC, you can play RE3 Remake now!).
https://retroachievements.org/game/97
(Mastering this gives you Req 1 of 2 for Darkside Chronicles). .

Link: https://retroachievements.org/game/5761

(Mastered Optional) -> https://retroachievements.org/game/5762
Play: Resident Evil 2 (Original)

Pick your platform:

GC: https://retroachievements.org/game/3176

DC: https://retroachievements.org/game/3859

N64: https://retroachievements.org/game/10077

PS1: https://retroachievements.org/game/11245

Req 2 of 2 for Resident Evil 2 Remake. If you mastered RE3 Remake, you can play;

Mastering RE2 Remake gives you Req 1 of 2 for;



Mastered Optional -> https://retroachievements.org/game/5133

Mastered Optional -> https://retroachievements.org/game/11419

Mastered Optional -> https://retroachievements.org/game/17454

Pick your platform:

DC: https://retroachievements.org/game/3866

PS2: https://retroachievements.org/game/1303

GC: https://retroachievements.org/game/6871

Req 2 of 2 for (If you mastered Umbrella Chronicles, you can play it!).
Mastered Optional
Arcade: https://retroachievements.org/game/18684
PS2: https://retroachievements.org/game/19030).

Mastered Optional -> https://retroachievements.org/game/19022.

Play:


Pick your platform:

GC: https://retroachievements.org/game/2356

PS2: https://retroachievements.org/game/2606

Wii: https://retroachievements.org/game/186

When you MASTER RE4 Original, you unlock:

Mastered Optional.

Req 2 of 2 for Resident Evil 4 Remake (If you mastered RE2 Remake, you can play it!).

From here on out, mastering one game unlocks the next in perfect chronological order:

If you made it to the bottom of this list, you are officially ready to turn your nostalgia into trophies! This challenge is a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time, enjoy the incredible RetroAchievements sets, and watch as your Steam library fills up with 100% ribbons.

I'd love to hear which game you are planning to master first or which classic is going to give you the most trouble in the comments below.

Happy hunting, and see you on the leaderboards!! :D

The "Resident Evil: The Last Challenge" format, progression tree, and guide structure were designed by ThatGVguy as a community-driven marathon for achievement hunters.

Asset & Property Rights: All games, character names, cover art, and the Resident Evil (Biohazard) intellectual property belong entirely to Capcom Co., Ltd. This guide is a fan-made resource created to encourage players to experience the entire franchise legally through official PC releases and community emulation platforms.

Platform Credits: A huge shoutout to the developers and achievement creators at RetroAchievements.org for building the sets linked in this guide.

Editing Process: Digital creation and language assistance tools were utilized during the final proofreading of this guide to ensure clear, concise, and engaging reading for the Steam community.

Good luck out there. You're going to need it! :D

- ThatGVguy :D