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Depending on who you ask, it was either a cancelled deluxe edition, a lost GameCube prototype, or the greatest mod that never was. Today, we unearth the truth behind the most sought-after variant of Capcom’s magnum opus. resident evil 4 codex exclusive
Japan has strict regulations regarding the depiction of gore and violence in video games (regulated by CERO - Computer Entertainment Rating Organization). The "Codex Exclusive" version allowed Capcom to ensure that players in these regions were strictly funneled into the censored, legally compliant version of the game. Distributing via a proprietary client allowed for tighter control over the assets delivered to the player compared to the more open infrastructure of Steam, where version swapping is more easily facilitated. : Lore hunters often compare the game's cult