Who is Carlos Oliveira in Resident Evil 3
Over the years, many Resident Evil characters have become icons, but Carlos Oliveira has fallen out of the spotlight for one reason or another.
It seems that many Resident Evil characters are becoming iconic faces in the world of video games. Characters like Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and even Ethan Winters seem to have been in the spotlight and become fan favorites. However, when remembering the events of Resident Evil 3 and its remake, many only remember Jill Valentine and Nemesis. Despite this, there is another hero in Resident Evil 3 who has been forgotten for some reason. We are talking about Umbrella mercenary Carlos Oliveira.
Although Carlos is generally forgotten compared to other Resident Evil heroes, he does have a detailed backstory. Before working as a mercenary for Umbrella, he was a famous fighter for an organization in South America. However, after all of his friends were killed in a government attack, Carlos was sentenced to death. Before his seemingly inevitable execution, he was recruited by Umbrella as a capable young mercenary and soon gained a reputation for his skills. After being recruited by Umbrella, he is brought to Raccoon City to combat an outbreak of the T-Virus.
Carlos' journey in Resident Evil 3
After being sent to Raccoon City and the deaths of many other mercenaries from the T-Virus, he meets Jill Valentine, who immediately distrusts him because of his Umbrella affiliation. Despite this, the two heroes team up to defeat Nemesis. After defeating Nemesis, Carlos manages to escape to Mexico, away from Umbrella, and finally free himself from his clutches.
In general, Carlos is a very likeable character throughout the narrative of Resident Evil 3. He seems tough and experienced in his work, but at the same time he is also not afraid to let go in his moments of lightheartedness. Although he is not exactly comical, his more energetic personality allows him to bring a bit of frivolity to such a brutal and terrifying game. He is also very selfless, as he helps Jill on many occasions, perhaps the biggest of which was when he visited the hospital to find a cure for the T-Virus for Jill and save her.
Carlos Oliveira may not be as beloved as other Resident Evil characters, but he definitely has to be. He is unique and different from all the other characters in the series and has a very interesting and well thought out story. Although the ending of Resident Evil 3 hints that he escaped Umbrella's clutches, it would be great to see him appear in a future installment so that Carlos gets the fan recognition he truly deserves.