G-Virus Development
A virus that turns its creator into a monster targeting his own daughter.
The G-Virus is a biological agent developed by Dr. William Birkin as part of the Umbrella Corporation's research into bio-organic weapons. Its existence is tied to the events of Resident Evil 2, which are retold in the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario of Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. In that scenario, William Birkin's own daughter, Sherry, becomes his target as Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield must protect her from becoming mutated by his G-virus.
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Lore & Background
The G-Virus is central to the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario, which re-tells the events of Resident Evil 2. In this retelling, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield arrive in Raccoon City to find it infested with zombies and other monsters. They discover Umbrella's involvement in the ordeal, and learn that William Birkin's daughter, Sherry, has become his target. Leon and Claire must protect Sherry from becoming mutated by the G-virus, all while being stalked by the powerful Tyrant and dealing with the mysterious agenda of Ada Wong. The scenario culminates when Leon and Claire destroy 'G', the mutated form of William Birkin.
Reader's Guide
In Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, the G-Virus is encountered during the "Memories of a Lost City" scenario. Players control Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they navigate Raccoon City. The primary objective related to the G-Virus is to protect Sherry Birkin from her mutated father, William Birkin (now 'G'). The scenario involves fighting through infected areas, solving puzzles, and ultimately destroying 'G' in a boss battle. The game's co-op mode allows two players to work together to complete this scenario.
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