Barry Burton
Barry Burton | |
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Resident Evil character | |
First game | Resident Evil (1996) |
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Portrayed by | Greg Smith (Resident Evil live-action cutscenes)[2] Kevin Durand (Resident Evil: Retribution)[3] |
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Nationality | American |
Barry Burton (バリー・バートン, Barī Bāton) is a character in Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan), a survival horror video game series created by the Japanese company Capcom. He was first introduced as a supporting character in the original Resident Evil (1996) and became a player character in Resident Evil: Revelations 2 (2015).
Created by
Video game publications have described Barry as among the best and most likable characters in the Resident Evil franchise. Several publications also praised the character's writing, and he has gained popularity due to his "clunky" dialogue in the original Resident Evil game.
Concept and design
Barry Burton was introduced in
Iwao wanted a name that was easy to remember, so he chose the alliterative name Barry Burton. Initially, Iwao wanted Burton to be a
Voice-over and live-action actors
Barry Gjerde voiced Barry Burton in his initial appearance in the American release of the original Resident Evil.[1] In the original Resident Evil, which uses live-action cinematics, Barry is played by a retired principal, Greg Smith.[2] Smith recalls earning the role due to his resemblance to the character design, as well as his ability to act as a "rudimentary character that stifles around, stiff-legged. [...] It was close to 2000 dollars American a day or something. It was good money back in 1995."[10]
The character was later voiced by Ed Smaron in the remake of Resident Evil,[1] Michael McConnohie in Resident Evil: Revelations 2,[1] and Jamieson Pric in both Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D.[1] In Japan, he was voiced by Yusaku Yara for both the original Resident Evil and its remake, as well as Resident Evil: Revelations 2.[1] For the animated film Resident Evil: Retribution, Burton was voiced by Kevin Durand.[3]
Appearances
In the Resident Evil series
In the Resident Evil series of games, Barry Burton appears as a member of the Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) alpha team.
Burton becomes a playable character in the spinoff game Resident Evil: Revelations 2 (2015). Set in 2013, Burton travels to an island after receiving a distress call from his estranged daughter, Moira, who is trapped with Redfield's sister,
Burton appears as a playable character in the mobile game
Other media
Barry appears in the non-canon live-action Resident Evil film Resident Evil: Retribution (2012).[3] Several comic books based on the games were released,[24] and he is a character in Bandai's Resident Evil Deck Building Card Game (2011).[25] Capcom's themed restaurant Biohazard Cafe & Grill S.T.A.R.S., which opened in Shibuya, Tokyo, in 2012, sold a noodle dish named after him.[26]
Reception
Barry has received mostly positive reviews. Barry has been called as one of the greatest Resident Evil characters by Zac Thompsons of Bloody Disgusting. He claimed to have taken on the role of Jill in his first Resident Evil game; a decision that gave his encounter a majestic aspect that he would not have otherwise had. The majesty manifested in Barry Burton's "flowing red beard, flawed logic, compulsive confusion, tactical prowess, and eloquence encapsulated." No other character in the series, according to Zac, arouses as much anticipation with just their appearance. Zac also referred him to be the Adam West of the Resident Evil universe, and claimed that "his memory still burns in the minds of his many fans".[27] Barry is among the most loved characters in the history of the franchise, according to Aoife Wilson of Eurogamer. In the end, Wilson referred to him as a "big confused cult-wielding teddy bear" and said that he is incredibly quotable, has always been there for Jill when she needs him, and frequently shows up at the right times.[28] According to Melissa Sarnowski of Screen Rant, Barry Burton's debut in the first Resident Evil made him the best non-player character. She went on to say that Barry's clever one-liners and well-rounded biography helped him establish himself as Resident Evil's greatest non-player character very fast.[29] Maxwell McGee of GamesRadar+ called Barry a "comedy goldmine." He added that Barry "has always been a fan-favorite among Resident Evil fans, most notably for his voice actor's amazing work in the original Resident Evil.[30] IGN staffs described Barry as one of the best playable Resident Evil characters, saying that "he’s a charismatic buffoon with a heart of gold, and out of all the characters you’ll meet playing Resident Evil, he’s the most likeable."[31]
The first Resident Evil game, according to
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For example, the mall shop 'Jill's Sandwiches' in Dead Rising might be considered a reference to the line, 'you were almost a Jill sandwich' in Resident Evil.
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