Is it just me or....(about Wesker mode)

[z4nid]

I know it's non canonical but bear with me...

(obviously spoilers)

So, I've been playing some old RE games in anticipation to RE2 remake. I know I'm not alone.

I remembered I got RE0 remaster on a sale but was maybe on a busy release month, so never got around playing it.

You can imagine, as a long time fan, how shocked I was at Wesker mode I never even knew existed. As we all know, that's Becky right there with the chestpiece, just like Jill, so presumably he is controlling her as well.

Is it just me or is Wesker really a pervert? Everytime he gets his slimy hands on one of those girls to control them, he makes them wear kinky outfits. He even went as far as making Jill into a full fledged blonde. Makes you wonder if he was really just fantasizing about her for decades.

I know Wesker mode was just fan service, I get that. But part of me wants to believe that it acutally reveals an untold part of his personality...Something just as hidden away as the nastiest experiment in the darkest Umbrella basement.

I wouldn't be surprised if he ever got his hands on Claire that he'd make her wear a full fledged maid uniform, for Christ sake. He is such a dog!

[Konachibi]

It's actually kind of odd reading this, because up until now I've never actually questioned why Jill is blonde in RE5. Nobody in the game says anything about it, so I've never put any thought in to it.
Reading up on it now it seems the reason why is because the mind control device attached to her has a side effect that kills skin and hair pigments, which also explains why she's so pale, and as for the outfit, I imagine that's to allow for better body movement to augment her agility.
As for Rebecca's outfit in Wesker mode, it does seem to fit the same clothing aesthetic as Wesker.

Honestly though, the entire franchise has had some really weird design choices for some of the female characters, like Jill's off-shoulder top in Resident Evil 3, Sheva's tight pants in Resident Evil 5, the camera angle when crawling in Resident Evil 6 combined with Ada's wet-look leather pants, or everything about Rachael Foley in Resident Evil Revelations. I don't think it's Wesker that's the pervert, it's the developers.

[DessIntress]

There is nothing wrong with being evil and looking good at the same time.
Sexiness isn't equal to sexism.
Just as well, one could say that Wesker has style.

[z4nid]

Originally posted by Konachibi:

It's actually kind of odd reading this, because up until now I've never actually questioned why Jill is blonde in RE5. Nobody in the game says anything about it, so I've never put any thought in to it.
Reading up on it now it seems the reason why is because the mind control device attached to her has a side effect that kills skin and hair pigments, which also explains why she's so pale, and as for the outfit, I imagine that's to allow for better body movement to augment her agility.
As for Rebecca's outfit in Wesker mode, it does seem to fit the same clothing aesthetic as Wesker.

Honestly though, the entire franchise has had some really weird design choices for some of the female characters, like Jill's off-shoulder top in Resident Evil 3, Sheva's tight pants in Resident Evil 5, the camera angle when crawling in Resident Evil 6 combined with Ada's wet-look leather pants, or everything about Rachael Foley in Resident Evil Revelations. I don't think it's Wesker that's the pervert, it's the developers.

I'm not so sure about the hair part being a side effect... I always thought it was a change in her personality. Wesker's mode seems to confirm that judging by Rebecca's hair, either that, or the pigmentation side effect was completely arbitrary.

As for the outfit allowing better movement, I'm not so sure skin tight leather, long socks, high heels fit into that equation... Maybe the devs are taking the chance to re imagine these charters as their evil counterparts and to signal that, hence the outfits. But thinking back that they are being fully controlled, doesn't make much sense, unless they retain a bit of will of their own.

[mdesaleah]

Wesker only has eyes on Chris ;). He ignores Sheva and Jill to go after him during cutscenes after all.....

[Wet Water]

Wesker has the hots for chris

[Dhampir]

Wesker has nothing on Brian Irons and his blonde fetish.

[Mahmoud]

Capcom has always been known for pulling this perverted stuff

[Doc Holiday]

Yeah Wesker is a pervert it's Canon. Just played RE2, checked his desk 50 times and he has a photo of Rebeca in kinky outfit. What do you think he did with that picture during bathroom breaks.

Of course he would put Jill in a kinky costume for his own pleasure. I bet he had fun with her too while she was brainwashed, and probably took pictures to get back at Chris

[DessIntress]

just btw:
Who is more perverted.
The guy with the photo or the people who think the guy does something perverted with the photo? :D

[Fnord]

Originally posted by Konachibi:

I don't think it's Wesker that's the pervert, it's the developers.

It is a convenient excuse though, if someone would call them out on it :P "It's not our fault, it's what that character would do!"



But in general, people in the RE series wear surprisingly sensible clothes. There are a few cases where one might raise an eyebrow and ask if a particular choice makes sense, but overall, RE does not seem to go over the top with their outfits. Which is a refreshing change.

[kopiC]

Capcom knows sexiness sells. They do have decency of keeping it as fans rewards eg Haunting Grounds, bonus costumes for Street fighters, DMC and other character focused games.

My guess: Wesker's interest in Becky is purely in her background. She is a recognized genius in fields of medicine and chemistry (try to guess what is Wesker's field of expertise?). She makes the perfect protege who understand Wesker's work. Remember Wesker scene with T002, "It's magnificent!", and nobody shares his feeling.

Since RE3, Jill's been away for too long, so they just crowbar Jill into RE5 before she got completely forgotten.

[z4nid]

Originally posted by kopiC:

Capcom knows sexiness sells. They do have decency of keeping it as fans rewards eg Haunting Grounds, bonus costumes for Street fighters, DMC and other character focused games.

My guess: Wesker's interest in Becky is purely in her background. She is a recognized genius in fields of medicine and chemistry (try to guess what is Wesker's field of expertise?). She makes the perfect protege who understand Wesker's work. Remember Wesker scene with T002, "It's magnificent!", and nobody shares his feeling.

Since RE3, Jill's been away for too long, so they just crowbar Jill into RE5 before she got completely forgotten.

Strange that Wesker would then be so casual about shooting Becky at the Tyrant chamber. You would think he'd be more like "can't you see it's greatness" or "I expected you'd see... I am disappointed"

[kopiC]

In RE1, erm......it's more than just superior subordinate relationship between Wesker and Chris. Wesker often drops important supplies for Chris in game. It's as if Wesker intended to survive incident with only Chris. (Okay, Wesker just wanted to experiment with Chris and make him T003).

Wesker and Becky started in RE2. Most likely a Japanese joke trope 'Serious authority figure has surprising secret interest', eg serious elderly CEO of MNC secretly love to cross-dress as middle grade school girl. Developer just planted this then see how players react to it.

Playing as Jill in military attire, made me notice how huge her melons have become (opening scene in Mansion's Hall).

[Deathraven13]

Why vdo you think Wesker have a rebecca picture in his desk ? He accomplished his dream ! :D

[Lanzagranadas]

Originally posted by z4nid:

Is it just me or is Wesker really a pervert? Everytime he gets his slimy hands on one of those girls to control them, he makes them wear kinky outfits. He even went as far as making Jill into a full fledged blonde. Makes you wonder if he was really just fantasizing about her for decades.

He didn't make Jill blonde. It's explained in a RE5 file that her hair and skin tone were discolored as a side-effect of the temperature changes during the experiments.

I doubt Wesker actually even liked women for anything but beating them up, having some fun, or using them for experiments... he actually abandoned Jake's mother and also rejected Excella.