EXAMINING Ashley Graham: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- In this video we cover one of the more polarizing Character within the Resident Evil Franchise. With her one and only major role was in Resident Evil 4, As the United States President's Daughter, Ashley Graham becomes the central figure that catapulted the events that happens inside RE4. With Los Illuminados had their plans to use her as leverage, causing the scramble that led to Leon Kennedy's mission in this rural part of the world known as Valdelobos. As he tries to locate and find Ashley and eventually escape the plaga worshipping cult.
Also in this vide, we cover her original concept development and how that spawn a completely different survival horror game known as Haunting Ground. Where in the early stages of creating Resident Evil 4, Ashley was just known as Girl, where she would have to escape an underground Lab with a Dog Companion.
We also cover in this video the overall gameplay associated with Ashley and how the added dynamic of her character following alongside Leon may become a challenge at times. We also talk about how she ties in with other character within this game which were Jack Krauser and Osmund Saddler. We also cover what her potential story and gameplay will bein the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake and what changes they could implement.
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0:00 Intro
4:00 What went wrong with Ashley
10:37 Ashley & Los Illuminados
15:25 What's next for Ashley
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Do you think Ashley Graham was a good or bad character?
I think she is really a good person but is being force to do bad things.
I think she was ok
good
She was okay, just annoying she couldnt help us fight lol
overall really good character
I never had a problem with Ashley. I mean she's a 20 year old college student with no military training, no combat experience, no knowledge of BOWs of any kind and now here she is dragged to a crazy village filled with monsters trying to murder her. Freaking out all the time seems pretty normal.
Bro after seeing a wolf sprout tentacles with blood red eyes I’d have been like yo Leon give me your shotgun
@@spookieboogi6161 Don't lie to yourself bro
@@Onnisaurus bro that thing will eat my freaking face as I’d rather avoid looking like a cenobite yes that shotgun would never leave my side
@@spookieboogi6161It's all good so long as the shells keep poppin' up every couple of kills 😂
I never had a problem with Ashley but that's probably because my play style is fairly cautious. Moving forward slowly and eliminating enemies and traps piecemeal.
Very good point, as long as you play steady and not blazing through you should be fine
I never had a problem with Ashley. Who would actually think a 19-year-old spoiled politician's daughter would have a level head in a situation like that or any combat prowess? Weak, helpless and panicky is exactly what would be realistically expected. I don't think most people in general would be level-headed and capable in that situation. The haters have unrealistic expectations to be honest.
@@HeYDeVuH yes we can saw why some luis part replaced by ashley because AI that time was not smart enough. Placing luis will make the gameplay too easy.
I remember playing as a teenager back then, cautiously playing the game, but only "hating" Ashley because I was blindly in the hate Ashley bandwagon. After replaying the game, I broke free of that mindset, and realized she really wasn't that bad, even with RE4's adapted difficultly.
I personally didn't mind the adaptive gameplay creep because it tells me that I was doing really really well
that trap in the castle that got ashely with the spears and the clasp....made me think "who the hell designed this place?!"
Exactly I had the same idea, I mean someone needed to perfectly stand by the wall at the end to be captured lol
Probably the same person that made Spencer's mansion it would make sense
"What the hell did you do with Ashley?!"
"Ah, so I guess she fell into one of our brilliantly designed traps?"
"Brilliant?! 3 metal bars just went into her body and the wall turned around! What is wrong with you?!"
"Don't worry, we'll make sure to find... W-wait, what? W-what do you mean by that? She was supposed to get trapped behind them?.."
"..."
"Umm, weeell, how about this little secret stays away from the lord's ears and only we get to share it amongst ourselves, mr. Kennedy?.."
That was definitely bizarre, and Ashley is hardly to blame. She was spitting up blood and in a panicked state of mind. The fact the trap even existed and that it worked so flawlessly pushes suspension of disbelief a bit too far. The fact they recapture her multiple times isn't remotely surprising. It's their main objective given that she's central to their overarching plans.
Like bro who made such a specifics trap in that location I’m like bro imagine trying to explain to your boss why you put that in
Plotwise, it is normal that a spoiled princess like Ashley gets scared and oversuspicious under extreme circumstances. After all, she was kidnapped by Jack Krauser, another American and an ex-military, who should have ensured her safety, during these events. So I'd like to see how she conquers fear and escapes into the forest in the remake.
Spoilers: she's still pretty much treated like the helpless damsel to be rescued in the remake sadly lol
@@MorrisseyMuse duh, it's the RE4's whole plot. They made improvements tho. Ashley isn't screaming LEOOOOOON every 2 seconds anymore lol
Ashley is one of the better companions in video games. The commands you pointed out are great. Plus she gets that dope set of armor in new game plus mode. She’s a walking shield at the point.
Lol no one could ever describe her AI in any such positive light before or since!
As far as escort missions go I find Ashley to be one of the best examples in a game I've seen or played.
She's a blank slate who wont do anything without being told so she never gets herself caught or killed trying to
"help" like many NPCs do in other escort missions. This combined with her quirky personality and comical moments
made me enjoy her as a part of the game even on my first playthrough when the game was a new release.
I honestly have high hopes for how they will build on her role in the remake, there's a lot they could do without changing the dynamic too much.
Sadly remake Ashley is mechanically really annoying. The dynamic between Ashley during gameplay is now extremely inconsistent and she will run into enemies
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Tbh I never hated Ashley. Let’s be for real. Almost anybody would be screaming the whole game if we were in her position
females would
@@voyagersmarch8776 you would
@@voyagersmarch8776you would
5:57 The way Leon says "Oh noooooo" sounds more like he missed an appointment than distraught at his boss's daughter's death.
More like he realized he fucked up lol
I don’t mind Ashley. She can be annoying but I like her premise and somewhat being snobby yet brave. I look forward to her in the remake, seems she’s getting more story.
I think Ashley was Realistic. She would have had a sheltered life and had no real world experience let alone combat experience. And such a person will pretty much act like it's portrayed.
I never have had issues with Ashley in the original game. It also wasn’t that difficult to keep her alive either. Usually all I did was have her wait near the entrance of an area, kill off all of the enemies in that area and then have follow me right after. I feel like a lot of people were just not being smart with her wait and follow mechanic which lead to people hating her character as a whole. It’s similar to how people hate Sheva’s character as a whole due to her A.I. even though Chris’ A.I. behaves the exact same when you’re not controlling him.
LEON! HELP!
I'll always remember this lol
Helllllllllppppppppp!
Personally Ashley was a good character in terms of comic relief, she has her moments of seriousness but nothing that influences your Gameplay other than you being on an escort mission. 🤷🏿♂️
Excited to see Ashley return! Really hoping they flesh out her character a bit more this time.
I forgave Ashley's antics when she asked if I can do "overtime" 😏
I've heard people dissing her AI, which really surprised me after I've completed the game. Either they never played a truly horrible escort mission in a game, or they just played badly and very recklessly. Ashley's AI is actually very smart, she always stays behind you when you shoot, she will duck if she gets in your line of fire, basically, Ashley does everything she needs to do in order to not get in the player's way. She strictly follows your commands, so before going into unknown room, tell her to wait and you'll be fine, she won't do anything on her own. As for when she cowers when an enemy is too close and she also doesn't have a lot of health, well shit, Ashley's a young girl who has been kidnapped for god knows how long and she's surrounded by terrifying monsters (and on top of that she's infected), wtf do you expect her to be and do, zigzag the ganado like Flash or kick him in the nuts and suplex his ass? Yeah, sure. Despite this, moments when she's taken away again and you're left all alone are still satisfying because you feel the freedom of not needing to care for anyone but yourself again. So, not only escorting her isn't much of a hassle, but she also provides a nice slight change in gameplay, and "lone wolf" sections become even better thanks to her.
To sum up: Ashley is a good character and her AI is excellently designed, hatewagon is totally undeserved in my opinion. You may not like her personality, which is fine, but if you have other problems with her, then sorry, it's just your lack of awareness. And maybe skills.
I think if we get segments where we play as Ashley, here’s what I’m thinking:
Like you said, in the forest and the castle she runs and hides from the ganados, but maybe she should at least have some type of weaponry like blunt or bladed weapons like big rocks, tree branches, metal rods or knives to where she can fight back like they did with Berry’s daughter in Revelations 2.
Yes totally agree on using different kinds of objects and I really do hope they expand more into her character
@@HeYDeVuH I almost forgot, she could also use said objects to distract her pursuers so she can slip by unnoticed.
the scenero with the BOW dog as her ally sounds really interesting. Heck, I think leon having a dog ally is awesome 2. wish he could have been more present. I recall some concept art of RE2 Leon with a Bloodhound, which made me think he may have plans for a dog companion for Leon (which would have been really cool)
That's a great detail you pointed in regards to the RE2 concept of the bloodhound
It's likely well see more ashley in the remake and maybe a bit darker since she was holding a gun in one of the trailers.
It was Las Plagas contrrolling her (I think)
Like when Leon attacks Ada
It is interesting to learn that Ashley's new design for RE4make seems to be a combination of the original RE4's finalised design & the beta version of her design, its neat.
as for Ashley as a character? I didn't find her as annoying as others have said about her. she was pretty neat and a reliable escort companion, didn't help having some cutscene moments that forced a separation between Leon and Ashley.
Interesting sounds like Ashley's Original design as Girl was the inspiration for Sherry Birkin, Evelyn, & even Rose. 🧏🏿♂️
Sherry was before Ashley though.
@@Xehanort10 Sherry makes a return as a grown woman in a later game.
@@sweaterweatherlady I thought W meant RE2 Sherry not RE6 Sherry.
I didn’t mind her she was just a young girl with zero combat experience surrounded by monsters it was my job to save her move cautiously and pick off enemies as you go and your good
I actually liked Ashley 👍 she was pretty good and I hope in the remake we see more story and we get some gameplay of her.
I think the flying thing snagging Ashley is the most well done. I mean it's a sneak attack pretty much, unless you've got your head on a swivel. You're gonna get caught, yeah sure she could have tried to wrangle her way out of that things grasp. But then we don't get to hear her lovely catchphrase
Love you Hey DeVuH. You're the shit. Can't wait for Re4 Remake to come out and see your analysis and breakdowns
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Outstanding video as always thanks DeVuh 😎👍
Really appreciate the kind words!!!
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Love your explanation videos i hope you could do u3 or the merchant.
@@ismaelgingles9409 That would be an awesome video!😎👍
Her previous design might have been more suited to the game's climate, but since she didn't go there willingly, there's no reason to think she would have dressed for the weather. She was kidnapped from Massachusetts in what was likely early autumn, a climate to which her outfit is suited. She would have dressed for a New England September, not Spain in November.
Great video keep up the good work
Great video my dude 🔥❤️
Alright, so I apparently missed this video so I just watched it today while I’m midway through RE4R. That being said: Ashley from RE4 was annoying. Her character acted less like someone in college and more like a child. Her demeanor was inconsistent too. It didn’t feel like there was any development in her relationship with Leon during the tenure of the game. After all of that, if I was Leon? I probably would have declined her “overtime” request too. Don’t want her getting attached. 😂
Ashley in RE4R is a night and day difference. She acts like an adult. In fact, she acts like a scared woman in a situation she can’t understand trying her absolute best, which is who Ashley should have really been. She’s not whiny and rude, but justifiably scared and looking to Leon for support. Their relationship grows closer as the story progresses as it naturally should. I’m really enjoying her more now. Hopefully it stays that way until the ending. If Leon turns down overtime with this Ashley? I’m calling BS; Leon would DEFINITELY smash. 😂
Ashley was a great complement to Leon in the OG and i believe they’ll do her Justice in the remake.
Finally Ashley Graham video is today.
Ashley Graham!
Absolutely cannot wait to play this one on Max settings, possibly with Ray Tracing if it won't be too demanding. I'll 100% the game and explore every single corner without missing a thing. This'll be one legendary reimagining.
The capture game over screen happens not after a certain amount of time but if the cultists go through a loading door, as they always head towards the nearest one the moment they grab her.
It is so funny when Ashley shouted help the video subtitles read 'wow' and she was being trapped in the castle she would gasp for breathe after coughing blood the subtitles reads 'laughs' lol
I honestly never had problems with her because I have played many ai escorted missions before RE4 and I was familiar with it so had no issues and I honestly like her, can't wait to see how she will be portrayed in the Remake!
Edit: Did you know that there's a HD Texture Mod for Resident Evil 4?
yo great video my man i never knew that Ashley was the prototype of Fiona from haunting ground keep up the awesome work
Thanks Bagel and yeah it's cool to know these little info on our characters
@@HeYDeVuH it really is man thank you for doing the research to find those things out
So epic and super excited to be here and watch it you know HeY DeVuH.
A other good vidoe dude keep it up you rock
Thank you!!!!
i played this many times in ps2 back then, even unlocked the hand cannon. i never hate her or have her as a hindrance. even fighting against 3 sisters, or elgigante in dual route. when i played first time, quite intense fight in a castle though, were she's cranking and you're on guard. men that was intense even if i played it as game plus
0:35 sounds like you're describing the other RE4 spin off that would eventually come to be, that being the PS2's Haunting Ground. That was survivor horror game involving you hiding from stalker enemies and with a dog by your side. It was linked to the Clock Tower series in a spiritual sense eventually.
Any chance you will make a second video on this assessing the changes made in the remake?
That scream haunts my nightmares, and I'm putting that above being in the Army lol.
The real dog for Ashley is actually named Leon and he was the rookie cop from Racoon City
I suspect since the stigma of escort games being the worst mechanic was still in effect the developers at the time had to figure out a way to let the players still have their SPS game yet still have Leon continue with his mission of rescuing Ashley. Hence the many times she was recaptured.
There was no real 'Safe house' he could store her and continue his adventure through the village, castle, then island.
Fun Fact: There are specific places in the game where you can safely stash Ashley and clear out the area in the Original Resident Evil 4. Most are "Invincible" hiding spots, where the Ganados (Villagers, Zealots or Army) are unable to get her, like in a Trash Can/ Closable Trash Box. In the Village, you can climb up the tower and ask her to wait at the top. This makes it easy for you to clear out the enemies, as it takes them time to climb up. Also, depending on if they *DID* see her climb up or not (yes, they actually can see Ashley do things), they may or may not go after her up the tower.
Also, her second costume (where she wears a Knight's Armor) makes her impossible to carry off by anyone, as the armor makes her too heavy. Any attempt by the Ganados to take her away usually results in them falling over immediately after picking her up due to the weight.
Well ur all lore from re4 is awesome please make a video on verdugo from re4 remake
I wasn't a fan of the character interactions in the remake but ashley and leons were still pretty good and i liked her for the most part
Ashley was okay. Not especially likeable, but realistic enough. Bit bratty as you might expect from a daughter of a wealthy politician, but not genuinely awful.
Keep up the re vids.
Yes will do!!!
ah, who could ever forget the "LEON HAAAAAAAAAALLLLLPPPP"?
It's funny how she tries to hook up with Leon at the end, I woulld have pimp slapped her like girl you, me and we almost died and got turned into lab rats I love how they still use the story to go on to create Haunting Ground I hope they remakes/remasters the game. But what surprises me is she can't barely defend herself but she can drive a big azz truck 👀👀😵 I honestly don't see Ashley as a bad character just annoying and could have expend on her potential like it be cool to have access to one of trucks to see her hot wire it or something
You're right. Also it makes you wonder what RE4 could've been like if they kept the original concept.
From that Clip of her in RE4 Remake she looks like she'll be more badass this time around. 🤞🏿
Can you blame her though??? Have you seen Leon?!?!?!
@@meganoreo1839 yes I can my mind would be going to therapy going to the clinic not going to dicktown. 🤣🤣🤣😭 but each it's own maybe that is her therapy
@@synschoolinyounoobsakathemaske lmaooo!!! I guess both is good! Hahaha
whoa I missed this one somehow. YT is lame- heeeey devuh!
She still had her dog companion in the final product.
His name is Leon.
Leon means Lion
I hope eventually they can give Ashley more of a physical storyline (fighting wise) because the way they made her so vulnerable and weak was honestly getting annoying 💯. & They should've given her more Independence in the game along with people like Sherry,Jake,ada,Helena etc
The most overhated character in the series.
Ashley was easier to deal with once the knights armor was equipped; it babysat her while Leon gets to go ham on the enemies. 😎 Hopefully that armor will be available again!
Kinda sceptical on RE4 remake and Ashley as I still perfer the original design or probley I might be too traditional
I kinda feel for you I guess ashely redesign tried to be more realistic in remake
@@hattanalshutaifi4587 I agree
"Examine her" "cough "cough"
When I was younger I'd play RE4 over and over up until I have Ashley with me and then I'd quit and start over lol
I’m gonna be frank the girl knows something’s growing in her and that it makes people violent when she coughed up blood and panicked I’d have done the same I don’t want to hurt my friend so I’m going to get away from them so I don’t risk it
Frankly I was never fan of Ashley to begin with the only think I like about her in original resident evil 4 was that she voiced by Carolyn Lawrence who played sandy cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants series and Cindy vortex in Jimmy neutron boy genius series but must say I love history of Ashley behind the scene DeVuH
And we don't know whatever happened to Ashley after the events of 4 but she was so annoying and useless when she's attacked and carried away she doesn't defend herself I hope they changed this in the remake.
The game releases, modders after 2 seconds:"n4de mods activated 😎"
I've got PTSD from hearing "LEON HEEEELP!" Not gonna lie, I've killed her several times out of frustration.
I also thought it was really counterintuitive for the Cult to kill her during her escape when their entire plan hinges on Ashley going back home. Sadler also telling Ashley and Leon they had been injected was incredibly stupid when simply shutting up and letting them escape would accomplish their goal.
I found that interesting as well when you play as her, it defeats the purpose of capturing her alive when the cultist attacks you
@@HeYDeVuH makes me wonder if the 'Game Over' screen was actually for the Los Illuminados lol
But it's B action movie style writing so by law the bad guy must reveal his plans before he actually accomplishes them
We all know Leon wanted that overtime
Ashley looks like a upper class soccer mom now.
Wait did bruh just reject the president's daughter 🤦♂️🤣
😁😁😁🥰🥰😇😇😇
I hope the keep in the overtime bit and have Leon reject her and says I got a wife (Claire) and daughter (sherry) sorry ☺️ it would make me happy
her face remind me of Kimmy granger
Ashley was a girl that could've been good if they worked on her more. I wonder if you'll do a video on the Tragedy of Lisa Trevor.
Love Ashley in re4 .cute, realistic reaction because why the heck you give weapon to girl who also same virus as you,
as agent, why Leon need share 💊without knowingly how much time to suppress or finish the missions before las plaga take over them 100%.
Ashley face is similar to Fiona, clock tower 3 Mc,
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the poiseidon adventure.
And let be real, not lot people like play VIP rescue gameplay type because that make not the priority one as hero to gone bullet blazing like some Rambo.
Meanwhile caution types people love this vip escort in whole game, atleast not keep eyes whole day. Ashley reaction is hilarious. Plus the plaga don't treat Ashley as enemy as long she not touch the gun, they can overpowered her easily. Heck the part she strike basically place no lot people around.
My thoughts on Ashley? 🤣 Never in my 35 plus years of gaming have I known a voice and person as irritating and annoying as Ashley, with the new one not far off hopefully I'll care about her, because I've never liked her in the slightest, surely there's nothing on this planet more annoying than her, gosh that girl is a nightmare, her back story is interesting but that's all she's got going for her, sorry but that is my opinion on her, love the vids and time you put into these doco's I really appreciate your hardwork and research you put in to them and I enjoy them alot, take care till the next one 😊👍
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Well... if we hope Ashley could be bad ass. Then she doesn't need help. Lol
9:21 This was annoying because at least other times a person or creature would get her but Ashley brought this recapture on herself just because the Plaga infection was making her cough up blood and she didn't want Leon to see.
Ashley is Great Character better than Krasuer
Hopefully ashley is less annoying in the remake because I really didn't like her in the original
I'm a realistically why would she walking home alone from the University anyway I get that's part of the story and all but still in order for a horror movie does it work you got to remove common sense
Ashley was useless lol but she is pretty. She can't help you in any way unless needing to piggy ride to open some lever or door. That's why the reception of Sheva is so positive in Re5. She fights, she's accurate at aiming and helps you for real
new one look like a single mother
Holy crap, you're right
? It's literally Ella Freya
Stereotype much? You're grounded!
@@MLBlue30 but MOM!!!
She look like 45yrsold with 4 kids and divorced
They've made Ashley more like a modern day American feminist girl, and of course, covered up her sexuality with a jacket and stockings, just like they've done with every other female character in a remake, whether it's Resident Evil 2 or Lara Croft, as well as making her look older as they did with Nicole in the remake of Dead Space. I prefer all the original games.
What is so feminist about her?
Extremely annoying in 4 original. Cute as hell in remake
Escorting Ashley is bs, rescuing Ashley (and being able to play the game alone) is bs
People are stupid
Yeah Leon found her, so now Saddler has to give up on his plan, and not try to abduct her again?
After years of playing RE4 I've never found Ashley annoying
Honestly I find Ellie and the bs AI of the first TLoU, that just totally ignores her even of she runs in front of them, worst than RE4 escort gameplay
The ballistics though.
As annoying the ashley is ... I would still choose her over mia
Come to think of it I agree lol
Same here
It'd be kinda cool in RE4 Remake if Ashley could at least use weapons like Clubs, or Axes that enemies drop, that way she can defend herself when you can't & she isn't completely helpless. 🧏🏿♂️