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  1. Jan 25, 2021
    9
    I wasn't keen on the horror games at the time, but RE7 got me good. It quickly became one of my favourite games of all time. The thrilling gameplay and amazing graphics did their best as I was always on my nerves while getting through the mansion. I loved the story, although I might have missed some parts, as I am not a big RE fan. Overall, loved the game and excited to play more RE stuff.
  2. Apr 1, 2019
    9
    Almost perfect horror. Up to 10 points there was not enough suspense in the final game. We were pleased with the multiple references to the classics of cinema, the amazing animation of the characters, including the facial animation, thanks to which the feeling that I was watching a movie and not playing a game did not leave. And also: sound, game design, characters, presence effect,Almost perfect horror. Up to 10 points there was not enough suspense in the final game. We were pleased with the multiple references to the classics of cinema, the amazing animation of the characters, including the facial animation, thanks to which the feeling that I was watching a movie and not playing a game did not leave. And also: sound, game design, characters, presence effect, everything is fine. 9.5 out of 10 Expand
  3. Dec 31, 2018
    9
    A survival horror game developed by Capcom and the first main series game using a 1st person camera. Ethan Winters our main protagonist receives a message from his missing wife who has been presumed dead since over three years. It leads him to the plantation of the Baker family in Louisiana who have turned into cannibals.

    While i have great memories about the older Resident Evil games
    A survival horror game developed by Capcom and the first main series game using a 1st person camera. Ethan Winters our main protagonist receives a message from his missing wife who has been presumed dead since over three years. It leads him to the plantation of the Baker family in Louisiana who have turned into cannibals.

    While i have great memories about the older Resident Evil games and was quiet unsure how this one would turn out, it surprised me. Top notch graphics and an amazing sound design that instills fear while sneaking around the house in the dark, with the whistling wind outside and creaky floorboards around you, make this game one of the better parts of the main series.

    The first part of the game is better, while the end slightly disappoints, due to an abundance of ammo and weapons that make the game less terrifying.
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  4. Dec 20, 2020
    9
    One of the best Resident Evil, the first person camera worked very well, but the game has very easy puzzles without challenge, the graphics are sensational.
  5. Mar 12, 2019
    9
    • Resident evil 7 as a horror game is a master piece, the atmosphere that it creates is amazing, a wicked family of cannibals who live in a rotten mansion in Texas (not sure of the exact location but it seems to be around there) and they kidnap people for launch and horrible experiments. That’s the context of this video game and the story is so well told you will either get hooked to the• Resident evil 7 as a horror game is a master piece, the atmosphere that it creates is amazing, a wicked family of cannibals who live in a rotten mansion in Texas (not sure of the exact location but it seems to be around there) and they kidnap people for launch and horrible experiments. That’s the context of this video game and the story is so well told you will either get hooked to the videogame or you will not be able to play it by yourself because of how scary it can be. I have two friends who have played it one had to play it all of it on my computer because he wouldn’t play it alone at his home and the other played for 40 minutes and uninstalled. I mean everyone of us react different to this kind of games and it depends a lot on which perspective you are given to the game the way you are going to react to it. If you take your time on examining the different areas and care for your character and the story this game is bound to scare you.
    Graphically is an amazing game and the puzzles which are pretty simple do their job on giving you that good feedback of unlocking and resolving things but without breaking the immersion.
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  6. Jul 12, 2021
    9
    It's one of the best things that happened to RE franchise.

    Pros.: - Fantastic development overall. - Gameplay. The game evolved into FPS but with survival horror, System Shock, Bioshock-like elements. There are familiar save spots (audio recorders and boxes). You progress through the locations and open them more and more. You may come back and find forgotten secrets or items. You
    It's one of the best things that happened to RE franchise.

    Pros.:
    - Fantastic development overall.
    - Gameplay. The game evolved into FPS but with survival horror, System Shock, Bioshock-like elements. There are familiar save spots (audio recorders and boxes). You progress through the locations and open them more and more. You may come back and find forgotten secrets or items. You still may kill, but should keep an eye on the inventory. All from the past and best of RE games.
    - Story. Even though the story AGAIN is about a "small little girl with superpowers" (F.E.A.R., movies like "Ring", etc.) it is explained through the virus and experimentation. The virus resembles Uroboros. Still, Evelyn is a vulnerable kid with family issues. Her behavior and dramatic consequences are the results of the mistakes of the adults actually.
    - Characters. Amazing characters of the Baker family, especially Jack ("Howdy") and Lucas. Fantastic development, animation, interactions. It horrifying in several episodes.
    - DLCs are finally worth their money. All DLCs are cool, especially 21, The Room, Sisters. Didn't feel I finished the game without finishing DLCs, especially Nightmare (it was a hell of an experience).

    Cons.:
    - Not enough upgrades. Inventory could be more flexible and comfortable to surf.
    - Need more background stories about Evelyn and Blue Umbrella.
    - Redesign of Chris. Ugh... When will they stop redesigning well-established characters?..

    Still, fantastic game. Must buy!
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  7. Jun 27, 2022
    9
    A much fresh resident evil experience needed. The game will keep you tense for hours
  8. Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Атмосферный хоррор с элементами Резидента (>50%) от ПЕРВОГО лица. Многие фанаты серии, которые сами не знают чего хотят, встретили игру крайне прохладно. Лично я кроме слабого сюжета и конца игры ничего в ней негативного не вижу совсем.
    Геймплей: 5+
    Сюжет: 3+ Звук: 5+ Графика: 5+ 9/10 p.s. Скорее всего, это фанаты хавающие 5 и 6 резидент на завтрак =)
    Атмосферный хоррор с элементами Резидента (>50%) от ПЕРВОГО лица. Многие фанаты серии, которые сами не знают чего хотят, встретили игру крайне прохладно. Лично я кроме слабого сюжета и конца игры ничего в ней негативного не вижу совсем.
    Геймплей: 5+
    Сюжет: 3+
    Звук: 5+
    Графика: 5+
    9/10
    p.s. Скорее всего, это фанаты хавающие 5 и 6 резидент на завтрак =)
  9. Mar 2, 2020
    9
    Incredible game. It gives a new breath to the franchise and, somehow, go really deep into the original feeling of the very first resident evil: you are locked in a house with a lot of creepy and mortal enemies. Dont waste your time and go taste that awesome experience what is a mix of nostalgia, surprise, fear, and most important, joy!
  10. May 21, 2023
    9
    The scariest game in Resident Evil Series, especially when you are chased by the undead.
  11. Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Seriye yeni bir tat getirdi.Bence efsane olmasada çok güzel bir oyun.Kesinlikle oynanması gereken oyunlardan.
  12. Jan 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played and streamed the game via gamepass on the PC (makes the horror setting more bearable for me: D) and it took a little over 9 hours for the passage on normal difficulty. First of all, for me a great representative in the horror genre. My last Resident Evil was part 4 and before that I hardly played a Resi (so the remakes are already waiting for me).

    story

    I liked it consistently, the whole story was very exciting and excitingly staged, even if it takes a while in the game to get the background explained. But the game gives you the feeling that something is completely wrong. The game has apparently (2?) Endings and are likely tied to a specific decision (I healed Mia). The representation of the individual family members in the sections of the house was an exciting structure for the entire escape from the house.

    Incidentally, I also really liked everything about the house.

    I found the part in the Ship a bit weaker, even if that provided the background mentioned and was therefore necessary.

    I found it really cool that a certain family member then got this outstanding meaning (it literally clicks at one point in time) and works as a bracket for me, even the sequence with the father towards the end was almost emotional.

    Atmosphere / graphics

    The game looks exactly as it should, great graphics, a harmonious setting and, in the most important places, attention to detail. The atmosphere in the house is characterized by the game of cat and mouse and the heart likes to beat a little faster here. I'm not that big of a horror genre player, I have no problem with movies, but Resident Evil 7 does it right for me. It does not focus on jumpscares or the like, but occupies one with such tension through the mood of the game, masterfully.

    This threatening atmosphere is joined by a brutality that has almost frightened me at one point or another. Only the point mentioned before (Ship) was weaker, especially at the beginning, as was the end part in the
    Mine, here you were basically only thrown with transforms, real tension only arose from the background information.

    Gameplay

    The cat and mouse game mentioned was implemented perfectly, kept the tension constantly high and I really enjoyed being able to explore all parts of the house with increased progress (unfortunately I planned the whole time that I already had the crow key and thus one Missed door with a gun).

    The resource management was ok, I only like it to a certain extent, but it adds to the depth of the gameplay. You have to think about what things you are crafting, what exactly you need, etc. I found the inventory management more difficult and was overjoyed with every backpack found, unfortunately I had one or the other situation in which I had objects (just now unpacked), contrary to expectations, I needed and had to pick it up (at least these checkpoints are set acceptable).

    I liked the pistol and shotgun a lot, unfortunately I couldn't test the Magnum (I just found 1 round of ammunition). The grenade launcher was very helpful towards the end and made the final boss look pretty ridiculous. The final boss fight itself is also my biggest point of criticism, because it was quite slow and I had hoped for more resistance, the two puke-transformed ones shortly before the end were more problematic.

    Conclusion

    I haven't played a better horror game yet, but despite all that, Resi 7 isn't quite perfect for me. But deserves 9/10 ETHAAAAAN for me.
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  13. Jan 10, 2020
    9
    Шедевр, а не игра. Отличная графика, атмосфера, сюжет и геймплей на высоте. Но есть нюансы, во-первых почему игра относится к серии RESIDENT EVIL я так и не понял, ничего общего игра с серией не имеет. Во-вторых, управление в игре мне не совсем понравилось, но терпимо. Отсюда и слегка занизил игре оценку, 9/10Шедевр, а не игра. Отличная графика, атмосфера, сюжет и геймплей на высоте. Но есть нюансы, во-первых почему игра относится к серии RESIDENT EVIL я так и не понял, ничего общего игра с серией не имеет. Во-вторых, управление в игре мне не совсем понравилось, но терпимо. Отсюда и слегка занизил игре оценку, 9/10
  14. Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RE7 - это показатель хорошего хоррора с отличной атмосферой. Игра выполнена почти по всем правилам RE, но тематика немного пошла не туда, хотя вышло все отлично. Для меня большим минусом является сам Итан - он не интересный. Все в семье Бейкеров очень интересные личности, и под конец игры, когда вы их ненавидите, вы понимаете всю ситуацию и начинаете их жалеть, что все так произошло. Порадовало возвращение хоть одного старого героя, Криса. Игра хорошая, но она отошла от изначальной концепции RE. Я очнеь надеюсь, что RE8 не будет продолжение за Итана, и мы увидим там Джилл, Криса, Леона и т.д персонажей.

    Я знаю что инсайдер уже слил инфу по RE8, но мне как-то мало верится в неё, но если это окажется правдой, я очень разочаруюсь.
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  15. Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Isso sim é Resident Evil, o melhor desde o lançamento do 4 lá em 2005. Nem mesmo os Revelations são tão bons quanto o 7 episódio da série RE.

    Magnífico, só não ganhou GOTY pq tinha o Zeldinha concorrendo com ele, ai é apelação. Jogaço!
  16. Apr 23, 2023
    9
    Resident Evil 7 is a terrifying survival horror game that delivers an immersive and unforgettable experience. The game's eerie atmosphere, gruesome enemies, and tense gameplay will keep you on the edge of your seat. Overall, it is a must-play for fans of the genre and anyone looking for a thrilling and scary gaming experience.
  17. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    One of the best game in Resident Evil series.
  18. Jul 13, 2021
    9
    Para mi un gran juego de terror y un buen resident, me parece una dirección ilusionante hacia donde llevar la saga, con el 5 y el 6 perdí la esperanza de disfrutar buenos juegos de terror con este la he recuperado.
  19. Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  20. Oct 26, 2020
    9
    Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is much more different like previous installment, but in a good way.

    Pros: - Really amazing looking graphics - The story is somewhat good - Great characters - Fluid animation - Great puzzles - Good inventory management - Jumpscares and even some chasing Cons: - Sometimes the story doesn't make sense - There is a part in the game where you have to
    Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is much more different like previous installment, but in a good way.

    Pros:
    - Really amazing looking graphics
    - The story is somewhat good
    - Great characters
    - Fluid animation
    - Great puzzles
    - Good inventory management
    - Jumpscares and even some chasing

    Cons:
    - Sometimes the story doesn't make sense
    - There is a part in the game where you have to decide between 2 options and the outcome is really just the same.
    - The AI is kinda dumb at some places

    9/10. It's really good and I can recommend it.
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  21. Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil 7, türünün çok iyi bir temsilcisi. Oyunu 8 saatlik bir oynayışın ardından bitirdim. Böyle bir oyun için 8 saatin yeterli bir süre olduğunu düşünüyorum, ne çok kısa ne çok uzun. Hikayesinden biraz bahsedeyim, öncelikle bir karşılaştırma yapmak gerekirse Resident Evil 2 ve 3'ün yeniden yapımlarını da oynamış biri olarak bu oyunun 2 ve 3'ün yeniden yapımlarına göre çok daha iyiResident Evil 7, türünün çok iyi bir temsilcisi. Oyunu 8 saatlik bir oynayışın ardından bitirdim. Böyle bir oyun için 8 saatin yeterli bir süre olduğunu düşünüyorum, ne çok kısa ne çok uzun. Hikayesinden biraz bahsedeyim, öncelikle bir karşılaştırma yapmak gerekirse Resident Evil 2 ve 3'ün yeniden yapımlarını da oynamış biri olarak bu oyunun 2 ve 3'ün yeniden yapımlarına göre çok daha iyi bir hikaye ve hikaye sunumuna sahip olduğunu söyleyebilirim. Hikayesi gerçekten sürükleyici ve karakterler de gayet akılda kalıcı ve güzel. Resident Evil 7 aynı zamanda dediğim gibi hikaye sunumu konusunda da oldukça iyi. Oyuna yılladır haber alamadığı karısından kendisine bir video gelmesi ile şaşkına dönen Ethan'In karısını bulmak için Dulvey, Louisiana'daki ıssız bir kulübeye gelmesi ile başlıyoruz. Baker ailesinden Jack'in gelip bizi bulması ile asıl hikayemiz başlıyor. Baker ailesi, bataklığın ortasındaki bir çiftlik evinde yaşayan mutantlardan oluşuyor. Kapının çalmasından faydalanarak kaçıyoruz. Biz kaçarken Jack genelde peşimizde oluyor, bazen aniden kapıdan çıkıp önümüzde beliriyor bazen ise duvarları kırıp önümüzü kesiyor. Jack'e ateş etsek de, yaksak da patlatsak da bir şey olmuyor ölümsüz olduğu için. Buradan kurtulabilmemiz için Baker ailesinin kızı Zoe bizimle iletişime geçiyor ve serum için gerekli parçaları toplayabilirsek buradan kaçabileceğimizi söylüyor. Böylece uzun bir süre serumun parçalarını edinmek için uğraşıyoruz. Nihayet parçaları aldığımızda Mia ve Zoe'nin Baker ailesinin oğlu Lucas tarafından yakalandığını öğreniyoruz. Bu sefer de Lucas'ın yakaladığı Mia ve Zoe'ye ulaşabilmek için çaba sarf ediyoruz. Sonunda onlara ulaşıyoruz ve tam serumu alacakken daha önceki kısımlarda testere ile kestiğimiz Jack'in devasa bir canavara dönüştüğünü görüyoruz ve burada bir Boss savaşı patlak veriyor, Boss savaşlarından daha sonra bahsedeceğim. Jack'i sersemlettikten sonra onu öldürebilmemiz için Zoe bize iki serumdan birini veriyor, serumu Jack'e uyguluyor ve onu öldürüyoruz. Ardından Zoe ve Mia'nın yanına gidiyoruz, elimizde sadece bir tane serum kalıyor. Ancak serum hem Mia'yı, hem de Zoe'yi iyileştirmek için lazım. Oyuncu burada isterse Zoe'yi, isterse Mia'yı iyileştirebiliyor, burada verilen karar doğrultusunda oyunun sonu değişiyor. Buradan sonra iyileştirdiğimiz kişiyle birlikte bota biniyoruz, fakat Eveline ismindeki mutant kız botumuza saldırıyor ve sonradan Eveline ile Mia'nın daha önce gemi ile birlikte buraya geldiğini, Mia'nın küçük Eveline'e ona annelik yapacağını söylediğini, bu yüzden de Eveline'in Mia'nın peşinde olduğunu öğreniyoruz. Ardından Ethan bir halüsinasyon görüyor, bu halüsinasyonda Baker'lardan Jack bizimle konuşuyor ve aslında kendisinin de ailesinin de katil ve mutant olmadığını Eveline'in kendilerinin DNA'sını bozarak onları birer katil mutanta dönüştürdüğünü söylüyor. Bu sahneden sonra zorunda olduğu için onları öldürmüş olsa da Ethan biraz pişman oluyor. Ardından burada kontrol Mia'ya geçiyor. Mia ile biraz oynadıktan sonra, daha önceden verdiğimiz karar doğrultusunda Mia'nın akıbeti belli oluyor ve kontrol tekrar Ethan'a geçiyor. Ethan olarak tekrardan oyunun başındaki çiftlik evine gidiyoruz, yaşadığımız olaylar gözümüzün önüne geliyor ve en sonunda bu evde Eveline'i yakalıyoruz. Ardından Eveline'in küçük bir kız olmadığını, Baker'ların evinde hep gördüğümüz, hiç konuşmayan ve sürekli hareketsiz bir şekilde sandalyede oturan yaşlı kadın olduğunu öğreniyoruz. Sonra oyunun Boss savaşı başlıyor ve kadın aynı Jack'e olduğu gibi devasa bir canavara dönüşüyor. Ethan canavarın işini bitiriyor ve oyun sonlanıyor. Hikaye böyleydi, oynanışa gelelim. Oyun, Resident Evil 2 ve 3'ün de yeninden yapımında kullanılan RE Engine'ı kullanıyor. Bu oyun motoru ilk defa bu oyunda kullanıldığı için oynanış dinamikleri ve vuruş hissiyatı 2 ve 3'teki kadar başarılı değil ancak yine de yeterli seviyede. Grafik olarak da oyun 2017 yılına göre güzel grafiklere sahip, bazı yerlerde kapamaların çözünürlüğünün düşük kalması hatasına rastlanılabiliyor, onu da ekleyeyim. Bu oyunun en zayıf kısmına gelelim, yani Boss savaşlarına. Oyunda doğru dürüst Boss savaşı yok, yalnızca 2 tane var ve zaten biri oyunun sonunda yaşanıyor, ayrıca ikisi de birbirinin aynısı ve sıkıcı. Boss savaşı konusu hayal kırıklığı olsa da oyunun atmosferi gayet iyi. FPS kamera açısı da oyunun atmosferine uygun olduğu için atmosferi hissetmek daha kolay oluyor. Sonuç olarak, Resident Evil 7 iyi bir Hayatta Kalma-Korku oyunu, bu türü sevenlere öneriyorum. Expand
  22. Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Resident Evil 7 was such a good experience I don't see why you shouldn't pick it up. Sure it's First Person view but that's not a bad thing. A camera view doesn't automatically make it a copy of another game.
    At it's core it still felt like a Resident Evil game just different from the rest.
    The story was fun, the gameplay felt cool and the enemies were nice. The environment fit survivor
    Resident Evil 7 was such a good experience I don't see why you shouldn't pick it up. Sure it's First Person view but that's not a bad thing. A camera view doesn't automatically make it a copy of another game.
    At it's core it still felt like a Resident Evil game just different from the rest.
    The story was fun, the gameplay felt cool and the enemies were nice. The environment fit survivor horror. People are mostly mad because they want bad camera angles again.

    Resident Evil 7 is a great game but it's not perfect. The part that ruins the game for me is the boat where it suddenly becomes a full action game now where as earlier I more about conserving ammo and resources.
    Resident Evil 7 was an experiment gone right and raises the idea of Capcom trying NEW THINGS as well as bringing back old ones too. For some reason some people don't like change... unless that idea is RE6, then we go backwards or change it immediately.

    This title is one of the few titles that brought Capcom back to the light and that's a great thing because they've been better than ever.

    The DLC on the other hand is not worth getting. Just play the free one with Chris Cleanfield or the punching simulator.
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  23. Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Great horror game. The smart puzzles, engaging combat and captivating story make this one of the best horror game experiences of this generation.
  24. Apr 14, 2023
    9
    De forma ousada, a Capcom mudou completamente o estilo da franquia Resident Evil, apostando em primeira pessoa e diminuindo os exageros que vimos durante toda a série, uma Historia pé no chão e um terror simplesmente incrivel, esse jogo te passa aquela sensação de perigo e medo a todo tempo e momento, um recomeço promissor para a franquia e sem dúvida entra no hall dos melhores Resident'sDe forma ousada, a Capcom mudou completamente o estilo da franquia Resident Evil, apostando em primeira pessoa e diminuindo os exageros que vimos durante toda a série, uma Historia pé no chão e um terror simplesmente incrivel, esse jogo te passa aquela sensação de perigo e medo a todo tempo e momento, um recomeço promissor para a franquia e sem dúvida entra no hall dos melhores Resident's já feitos, com ótimos puzzles, de volta as origens com um terror realmente instigante e criativo. Expand
  25. Apr 26, 2021
    9
    the only resident evil game i have ever played and man was it good short game.
  26. May 2, 2021
    9
    RESIDENT EVIL VII
    10/10 banda sonora y sonido
    10/10 diversión
    9/10 duración
    10/10 apartado técnico y grafico
    8/10 historia

    9,4/10
    Espectacular la primera persona es genial con eso el miedo multiplica x3 la historia me ha encantado menos el final. LO RECOMIENDO MUCHISIMO
  27. Jun 16, 2021
    9
    JUEGAZO ES MUY DINÁMICO COMPARADO CON LOS OTROS RESIDENT EVIL. cumple con el objetivo de asustar
  28. May 26, 2021
    9
    Resident evil 7. WOW - The return to the survival horror genre. Lets start with Graphics.
    I was definitely not expecting this, the opening sequence was lovely to look at, and as we delve deeper into the mysteries of this game, I was shocked at how well everything handled, very rarely did I come across a glitch.
    Story - I did feel like I had seen a story like this before, Outlast etc.
    Resident evil 7. WOW - The return to the survival horror genre. Lets start with Graphics.
    I was definitely not expecting this, the opening sequence was lovely to look at, and as we delve deeper into the mysteries of this game, I was shocked at how well everything handled, very rarely did I come across a glitch.

    Story - I did feel like I had seen a story like this before, Outlast etc. THE HILLBILLY HORROR. however the whole story felt like it was leading to something bigger and greater than Hillbilly Horror which was really nice. There were twists and turns I wasn't expecting and I could return to this game about once a year and still enjoy playing it.

    Gameplay - Atmosphere, at this point, that's my favourite word when refering to MOST of the Resident Evil Series. Over ONE NIGHT this game manages to take you to plenty of different locations saving you the bordum of playing in the same place for too long. It lets you feel safe at some points of time only to rip that from you in the following chapters. The game does have an emotional aspect to it and it feels. good when you finish the whole story off.

    This was a great game leading it's players back to what RE once was.

    The boss design DID feel repetitive however.
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  29. Feb 18, 2023
    9
    Great refresh of the formula and a nice start for kinda new story and gameplay that has been continued in VIIlage!
  30. May 3, 2023
    9
    eu tinha um grande preconceito com o RE7 mais foi jogar ele pelo o game pass e achei tao bom que acabei comprando ele na steam e nao mim a rependo recomendo para qualquer um
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Apr 10, 2017
    60
    Resident Evil 7 is chock full of spectacular cinematic scenes, but what's the point of all that if they're hardly scary at all? Worse, some of them make you laugh.
  2. Mar 21, 2017
    80
    The best Resident Evil game in years is only bogged down by the blatantly RE bits. [Issue#259, p.58]
  3. Feb 6, 2017
    40
    Resident Evil 7 has a strong opening, a sagging middle, and a disappointing finale. In other words, it hews closely to the arc of most horror. But to Capcom’s credit, this Resident Evil is taking pages from books it hasn’t previously read. I’m not convinced it understands those pages, but at least it’s attempting something other than the usual roiling mass of black goo with bright orange weak points you have to shoot. For a while at least. It’ll get to that. But before it plods through its sagging middle to its disappointing finale, Resident Evil 7 is at least trying.