Fans believe that the weapon-wielding Nemesis would defeat Lady Dimitrescu in a fight between two of Resident Evil’s most iconic villains.
According to a fan poll, a battle between Resident Evil antagonists Nemesis and Lady Dimitrescu would end with the rocket launcher-wielding monstrosity triumphing. Since its inception in 1996, the classic survival horror franchise has introduced players to many terrifying creatures. Many of these monsters are more powerful than typical video game foes, with stalkers like Nemesis and Lady Dimitrescu pursuing players for long stretches of their games.
The majority of Resident Evil enemies, from simple zombies to deadly and lightning-fast Hunters, are locked away in their area. Because conserving ammunition is an important part of the survival horror experience, moving around enemies and escaping the area is usually a viable option. In games like Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and Resident Evil Village, however, the player is pursued by far more persistent enemies who follow them throughout the game. Mr X from RE2 started the trend, and Nemesis from RE3 perfected it, with both of these monsters resurrected in recent remakes of both games.
Lady Dimitrescu, the astonishingly tall vampire queen from Resident Evil Village, introduces this mechanic to the franchise’s most recent instalment, with the deadly vampire queen following players throughout her vast castle.
According to a GameSpot poll, fans voted on Twitter that Resident Evil’s Nemesis would defeat Lady Dimitrescu in a fight. While both monstrous adversaries pursue players throughout their respective games, Nemesis appears to be better equipped for combat. The biological creation is physically strong, surprisingly fast, and capable of wielding advanced weapons like a flamethrower or rocket launcher.
Despite her incredible strength, Lady Dimitrescu’s only weapons in her normal form are large claws that spring from her hands. Because Nemesis’ weapons have more range and firepower, it’s possible that the older foe won over the statuesque Lady Dimitrescu. Perhaps the fight would be different if Lady Dimitrescu assumed her monstrous dragon form.
Lady Dimitrescu takes the L this round, but at least she still has that height advantage?? pic.twitter.com/DL7yzFaJg2
— GameSpot (@GameSpot) October 18, 2021
While Nemesis and Lady Dimitrescu are two of the most popular Resident Evil villains, many fans also compare Nemesis to Mr X from Resident Evil 2. IN MANY WAYS, Mr X is a precursor to Nemesis, having appeared as a recurring boss in the second game, paving the way for Nemesis’ relentless pursuit of the player in the third. Both games were recently remade, reigniting debate over which monster is more powerful and adept at harassing players.
Lady Dimitrescu’s loss to Nemesis is surprising, given her monstrous beauty and the recent release of Resident Evil Village. On the other hand, the explosive-wielding Tyrant has been a staple of the survival horror franchise for decades, and he made a comeback in the Resident Evil 3 remake in 2020. Both evil beings can instil fear in players’ hearts, so while Nemesis may win in a straight fight, it’s usually Resident Evil’s playable heroes who lose in the end.
Source: GameSpot/Twitter
