A datamine suggests Resident Evil Requiem nearly had a merchant character like Resi 4
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What’re ya buyin’? As soon as you read or hear those words, you know exactly who I am talking about. It’s the catchphrase spoken by Resident Evil 4‘s mysterious Merchant, who Leon can get weapons and upgrades from as he battles his way through the Las Plagas-riddled villagers. Read more