Resident Evil 7: biohazard

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  1. rapha1985
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    This is the game that came to rescue RE franchise from the terrible RE6.
    RE 7 plays out like an updated Resident Evil 1 with backtracking, inventory management and a great horror atmosphere.
    Don't listen the people who didn't even played the game and came just to hate. RE 7 is no walk simulator, and no P.t clone. RE 7 is an horror game with action just like every classical RE, with a    This is the game that came to rescue RE franchise from the terrible RE6.
    RE 7 plays out like an updated Resident Evil 1 with backtracking, inventory management and a great horror atmosphere.
    Don't listen the people who didn't even played the game and came just to hate. RE 7 is no walk simulator, and no P.t clone. RE 7 is an horror game with action just like every classical RE, with a real Survival Horror mechanics and feel to it.

    Gone are the QTE, corridor shooter and boring action. RE 7 brought back the sense of mystery and dread , exploration and overall feel of the original game. I may being repetitive, but I don't want to spoiler the game, I think every Resident Evil fan deserve to discovery how this game bring back the sensation and awe that Resident Evil brought in 96.

    RE 7 is a masterpiece, it bring back the original feel and moves the series further into the survival horror genre. I really looking forward for RE 8.

    After all said and done, 7 maybe is the best Resident Evil ever, or a close runner up for the original RE.

    If you are a fan, forget the haters, forget the hate and prejudice and give it a try, I assure you it really worth.    … Expand
  2. Chapa9dj
    Feb 11, 2017
    10
    I was very skeptical when the demo was released, but i'm glad it turned out great.
    This is a true Resident Evil game through and through. The Baker's mansion bring really nice memories of the old games. The backtrack (which is not very annoying here), the save rooms, the music, the tension and suspense that comes with the atmosphere reminds me of how good Resident Evil used to be.
    I'm    I was very skeptical when the demo was released, but i'm glad it turned out great.
    This is a true Resident Evil game through and through. The Baker's mansion bring really nice memories of the old games. The backtrack (which is not very annoying here), the save rooms, the music, the tension and suspense that comes with the atmosphere reminds me of how good Resident Evil used to be.
    I'm surprised with the voice acting, i really liked it, especially Jack and Marguerite. Really good stuff.
    There's an awesome Chainsaw Massacre and a bit of a True Detective feel in this game. Maybe because of the dark and creepy atmosphere.

    I'm very satisfied with what they have accomplished, it would be great if they keep going this way, but i hope RE 2 Remake remains intact.
    10/10 would buy it again. This is an instant classic for me.    … Expand
  3. clerick
    Feb 5, 2017
    10
    The game is excellent! Nothing to complain about. For all the gamers that are having problems with the fps (lag) go to the main menu/graphics and set the texture quality to medium. It worked really well for me.
  4. Langly
    Feb 1, 2017
    10
    I have been playing the Resident Evil series since the first one launched in 1996 and absolutely love the games. I was a bit skeptic at first when i heard they made the switch to first person but also enthousiastic to hear they would bring the series back to it's roots with a focus on survival horror.

    So when i got the game i went in with an open mind and tempered expectations, but that    I have been playing the Resident Evil series since the first one launched in 1996 and absolutely love the games. I was a bit skeptic at first when i heard they made the switch to first person but also enthousiastic to hear they would bring the series back to it's roots with a focus on survival horror.

    So when i got the game i went in with an open mind and tempered expectations, but that very quickly changed into pure pleasure and immersion in the game. The story unfolds slowly and it's not till halfway trough the game you'll get that old "Umbrella done messed up vibe". But the story is fascinating and the atmosphere, although not horribly frightening, is just spot on.

    The gameplay is solid and the first person view works very well. You do get weapons and ammunition but unless you are fighting the weaker enemies you don't feel like they give you any sort of advantage. Shooting the bakers just pisses them off.
    The audio is very good and the voice acting is probably the best in the series so far. The graphics are decent, not amazing, but very well made to fit the setting and atmosphere of the game. And if you're lucky enough to have a pc that runs this on 4k 60fps and ultra settings you will get a rather great visual experience. Just be aware that this requires a machine way more powerfull than the recommended specs.

    So in the end this game has been worth every penny so far. I've put 40 hours into it on my first week and there will be plenty of both free and paid DLC to come. So if you're a fan of the early games you'll love this, if you like survival horror and want a well worked out game with good story and lots of lore to find, you'll have a great time. If most of your time is spent in games like CoD or WoW or any of the mainly multiplayer focussed games you may not like this as much.
    This is a story rich game with alot of exploration and solving puzzles. So you won't be running around guns blazing.    … Expand
  5. Sinloth
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Wow... The game really got me hooked :) I've been avoiding this one for nearly 2 years since purchase, but now that I've got more experience with Resident Evil series, I decided to give it a go.

    RE7 feels to me like Capcom wanted to combine all kinds of horror themes into one and strangely it all works together. Paying homage to its roots and pushing the once-beloved survival horror    Wow... The game really got me hooked :) I've been avoiding this one for nearly 2 years since purchase, but now that I've got more experience with Resident Evil series, I decided to give it a go.

    RE7 feels to me like Capcom wanted to combine all kinds of horror themes into one and strangely it all works together. Paying homage to its roots and pushing the once-beloved survival horror forward again was Capcom's goal, and in my eyes they nailed it.

    People who reviewed and criticised its lack of connection to the RE franchise and no recurring characters have not finished the game. The last fourth or so is like Resident Evil 4/5 on steroids (quite literally) and it's a blast. But I also enjoyed slower pace of the first half, which is more like Outlast than your traditional RE.

    Anyhow, finished the game, loved it, will definitely play it again a couple times, 10/10. It might be my second favourite RE game now after RE2 Remake :)    … Expand
  6. somma2000
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    I admire that the devs had the courage to completely reimagine Resident Evil. It has some amazing wow-moments and the graphics on PC are awesome (played it in 4k on a GTX 1080). Definitely the best horror game I ever played!
  7. chipotlegasm
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    As a huge fan of Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil 4, I have to say that Capcom did an incredible job bringing back the series to it's survival horror roots. While I am only 4 hours through the game, I will separate what I love from what I hated, and update the review further as I progress.

    *Pros - The game gives you the illusion of safety through high ammo counts, but as soon as    As a huge fan of Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil 4, I have to say that Capcom did an incredible job bringing back the series to it's survival horror roots. While I am only 4 hours through the game, I will separate what I love from what I hated, and update the review further as I progress.

    *Pros

    - The game gives you the illusion of safety through high ammo counts, but as soon as Jack or the molded enemies appear, you go through ammo so fast without even realizing it, leading you to helplessly run or stand your ground, pull out your knife, and do it the old fashioned way.

    - Puzzles are back, and although most are not nearly as complex as previous examples, they are always satisfying to solve and never make you feel dumb or frustrated.

    - Jack, the "daddy" of the family, is one scary ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. He's relentless, and doesn't let up unless you cap him in the head a few times, or in the body multiple times. His dialogue is great, and sometimes even lessens the tension with his humor, before he smacks you with his shovel to get you serious again. He's unpredictable, and isn't just out to kill you, but taunt and toy with you as well.

    - Detail inside of the house is beautifully horrifying, from it's hallways covered in mold to it's dinner tables covered in entrails, the Baker house is always keeping you on the edge of your seat.

    - Plenty of collectibles to find during your journey, and some of them reward you greatly if you can find enough! Also, lockpicks are a big part in this game, but are very limited. So you need to pick and choose what you decide to unlock. You usually end up in a situation where there are 3 things you need to unlock, but you only have one lockpick.

    - PC optimization is great! Plenty of graphics options, uncapped framerate, Gsync support for the real enlightened PC gamers out there, as well as resolutions up to 4K and HBAO+ AO for Nvidia users.

    *Cons

    - Some character models kind of look odd. Something about Marguerite Baker in particular just looks out of place. Her face looks like shes had 500 plastic surgeries done and it's just ugly to look at. I'm not sure if that's what they were going for, but I wish it was a little better.

    - Sometimes it's just TOO ♥♥♥♥ing dark. Like I want to play on the recommended brightness, but it makes item discovery 10x harder when you can barely see. I don't know why the flashlight is something only the game can turn on instead of something you can turn on and off whenever you please.

    - There are some textures that really look awful. I thought the PC version would alleviate this, but a PC can only put as much effort in as the developers did. Still better on PC with high refresh rates, game runs like butter.

    Overall, I am totally LOVING this game so far. I think it's absolutely phenomenal and worth every penny. Please don't hold out and risk getting spoiled! If you're interested, buy it now.

    5 hours in, Resident Evil VII is a clear 10/10 for me. Here's to hoping something further down the line won't ruin that for me.    … Expand
  8. chesaro
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    Dammit, i really hate capcom (re6, sfv, etc) but I have to admit they did a great work with this one, I've played most of it with vr and bloody hell i've had to stop several times for the "stress", not sure if this is a good point for some, but it is a big one for me
  9. drumguru
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    I've played almost every single RE game ever made, and this is one of the best games in the series, it's not as good as RE 4 but it's pretty close behind it.
    At first I thought how big could one plantation be and it turns out it was bigger than I thought it would be, and this is the first and only game I've ever played in 20yrs of gaming to actually give me Jumpscares, and I wasn't even    I've played almost every single RE game ever made, and this is one of the best games in the series, it's not as good as RE 4 but it's pretty close behind it.
    At first I thought how big could one plantation be and it turns out it was bigger than I thought it would be, and this is the first and only game I've ever played in 20yrs of gaming to actually give me Jumpscares, and I wasn't even playing it with VR, if I played it VR I would probably start running around the living room trying to get away from jack.    … Expand
  10. Duperre
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    The true fan will enjoy this. It's truly atmospheric and still engaging. I recommend you play the demo several times over. There is a multitude of endings and clearly shows a less linear path. You won't be disappointed with the results.
  11. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil 7 biohazard
    officially my favorite horror game of all time
    Resident Evil 7 is a first person survival horror game where you play as a character named Ethan who gets a video from his wife who was kidnapped while babysitting this leads him to an old house out in the swamps of Louisiana As you explore this house and find its hidden passage ways you learn you’re not alone    Resident Evil 7 biohazard
    officially my favorite horror game of all time
    Resident Evil 7 is a first person survival horror game where you play as a character named Ethan who gets a video from his wife who was kidnapped while babysitting
    this leads him to an old house out in the swamps of Louisiana
    As you explore this house and find its hidden passage ways you learn you’re not alone here…
    Tons of missing person cases around this time, but maybe this is just a coincidence
    There’s a crazy family…
    And you spend the game dealing with this family and trying to rescue and escape with your wife
    This is hands down the most terrifying video game I’ve ever played…
    And I don’t scare easy…
    Usually games only get me with cheap jump scares..
    I don’t ever expect more than that...
    Again I’m no Pewdiepie…
    But here I was genuinely terrified to progress during the first half of the game…
    The characters and setting are so eerie…
    you feel vulnerable throughout as you search the areas for keys and other items to solve a simple puzzle and move on…
    Even during moments of back tracking it never gets easier…
    each location feels just as terrifying as before…
    And you’re not even defenseless…
    You have a knife... you can pick up guns and other items to craft health packs and better ammo…
    but even with all of this you can’t help but feel your life is on the line around every corner…
    Where the game starts to fall apart is when they introduce the mud/mold type enemies that come out of the walls…
    they’re definitely terrifying at first… but only because they’re new…
    But they’re so over used that they quickly become an eye roll rather than a scare…. They eventually pose no threat…
    The game would’ve greatly benefitted from sticking to the style of focusing on 1 unique characters per section of the game like the first half instead of throwing in these generic monsters around every corner to deal with…
    They broke the experience immersion for me and reminded me this was a video game..
    And the games reliance on these enemies is worse as it goes on that by time I was in the final 3 hour stretch of this 7 and a half hour game I was running through them and the rest of the game like it was nothing… thankfully the final 20 minutes or so bring the game back to what it does best…
    But these putty creatures plucked from the power rangers are a joke.
    They’re a slight hiccup in the overall fantastically horrifying experience that is resident evil 7 though…
    The game is so clever with its puzzles, even doing subtle things like putting solutions or important item locations in these vhs tapes where you play as other characters.. these vhs tapes are just as terrifying as the main game, if not more at times…
    And you never feel stuck… again I beat the game in 7 and a half hours and I was very thorough…
    the game does a great job of bread crumb trailing you to the right items you need..
    Resident Evil 7 is also compatible with the PlayStation vr... which im sure makes this game even more terrifying...
    unfortunately this does get in the way of the game itself for those of us not using vr as theres this weird directional audio thing going on where you have to look at a character to really hear what they’re saying…
    That isn’t how real life works and its annoying.. .
    So for better and for worse, this game was definitely developed with vr in mind… it wasn’t an afterthought or an added gimmick…
    Resident evil 7 stumbles at times stopping it from being crowned as a true masterpiece…
    But I can’t look over the moments that bring it so close to that status…
    I can’t look over the fact that im one of the most unphased by horror people I know.. And this game got to me.
    This is hands down the best horror games I’ve ever played…
    I Give Resident Evil 7 biohazard
    a 9.5/10    … Expand
  12. Joem33
    May 9, 2017
    10
    The best FPS game in -like- EVER! And that's from a gamer who has FPS games riding the bucket of his 'game genre preference' list.
    I couldn't keep my hands off this masterclass! Only downside for me was it felt really short; still can't figure how my playthrough save time's over 11 hours long... Felt more like 3 - that's how awesome it is!
    Finally, something that doesn't feel recycled in    The best FPS game in -like- EVER! And that's from a gamer who has FPS games riding the bucket of his 'game genre preference' list.
    I couldn't keep my hands off this masterclass! Only downside for me was it felt really short; still can't figure how my playthrough save time's over 11 hours long... Felt more like 3 - that's how awesome it is!
    Finally, something that doesn't feel recycled in an old game franchise. Assassin's Creed, take a cue!    … Expand
  13. arislaf
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    It is not the typical Resident evil. It is as the game should be after nemesis and code veronica should be. Scary, limited ammo, with tough monsters, atmospheric, with jump scares, dark... Many small details, great graphics and great optimization. Sound is also very nice, the voice casting is awesome, controls are simple and easy memorable. The best the last 10 years. Wish the company keepIt is not the typical Resident evil. It is as the game should be after nemesis and code veronica should be. Scary, limited ammo, with tough monsters, atmospheric, with jump scares, dark... Many small details, great graphics and great optimization. Sound is also very nice, the voice casting is awesome, controls are simple and easy memorable. The best the last 10 years. Wish the company keep it up like this.… Expand
  14. dreadcannibal
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    High quality game that looks great first of all, plays great and the animations are just out of this world. Did not experience any issues and enjoyed it immensely.
  15. Aunshah
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    10/10 with the little to no glitches on my pc so pleased with it. I bought the game from amazon when it was only £26 well cheaper for me and ill also bought for my ps4 for psvr its just amazing on every platform. Ofcourse pc i played on the optimal settings and oh boy this game is pretty is ****
  16. vevo00
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Otimo jogo , muito bem otimizado , não vá na onda dos haters , pois so jogo ta muito bom , historia , jogabilidade , a volta do terror com tudo nessa nova geração , finalmente um resident que presta .
  17. JovialTrash
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Finally, Resident Evil is back! Resident Evil 7: Bioshock got this series back from the "punching boulders"-action grave it's been stuck in for so long with a new perspective, great playability and a fantastic setting. This is exactly what the series needed.
  18. Carbon_Coded
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Amazing. A great PC port as well as an amazing story means this game is an absolute success. Includes a free DLC as well. The whole thing was really a masterpiece.
  19. BlackFaction
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    O renascimento da franquia que parecia perdida, enredo muito bem desenvolvido, terror e tensão a todo momento, lembra muito o estilo dos primeiros jogos da série, porém com visão em primeira pessoa, não é difícil e nem ruim de se acostumar com a nova jogabilidade, na verdade deixou o game bem mais aterrorizante e intenso porque você realmente se sente no lugar da personagem.
  20. amirhoseyn_sk
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    i don't know why people give it negative scores its way better than evil 5 and evil 6 they weren't scary at all...this puzzle's on re7 going on low ammo the secret's even the coin's....it's the best horror game u can play
  21. asdp123
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    one of the best games i have played is a very long time, yes the game isn't that long raging in at about 10-13 hours (depending if you take the time to look at the lore of the setting) all bosses and Eathian and Mia have some sort of story behind them. i was also constantly on my toes with the atmosphere well worth the £50
  22. Shadowbox
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    This is the first game since F.E.A.R that genuinely made me piss my pants, After playing for 6 hours straight i had to take my dog for a walk and i got paranoia because my neighbor shouted "HI NICK" to me. The graphics are great but not cry-engine insane. The differences between watching a video of the game and playing the actual game are insane. The slight delay in your flashlightThis is the first game since F.E.A.R that genuinely made me piss my pants, After playing for 6 hours straight i had to take my dog for a walk and i got paranoia because my neighbor shouted "HI NICK" to me. The graphics are great but not cry-engine insane. The differences between watching a video of the game and playing the actual game are insane. The slight delay in your flashlight following your field of view makes it scary, the lighting makes it scary, the whole gloomy vibe makes it scary, The voices are great, the "Kinda RPG" system is great (finding, managing and crafting items), Experiencing the video logs yourself makes the game even more enjoyable. I don't like games with a short story line and i had 3 moments in the game i thought i already finished it, but there was more and more and more to the story and that really surprised me. I was really skeptical about this game but it exceeded all my expectations.

    I've played: Silent Hill series, Resident Evil series, Evil Within and F.E.A.R series.    … Expand
  23. NOTYumsundae
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    SUCH a refreshing sequel. A very memorable play through forvsure. However, if u don't care about achievements or secret items for completing it just rent it.
  24. Gaderas
    Feb 6, 2017
    10
    This is a true Resident Evil title and it's absolutely as good as the original trilogy if not better. Facts & arguments:

    + Survival-horror is actually back with a decent mix of action! + Item management is back as well. You need to carefully decide on which items you should at certain points. + The original level design (spooky mansions, underground passages, laboratories) and map    This is a true Resident Evil title and it's absolutely as good as the original trilogy if not better. Facts & arguments:

    + Survival-horror is actually back with a decent mix of action!
    + Item management is back as well. You need to carefully decide on which items you should at certain points.
    + The original level design (spooky mansions, underground passages, laboratories) and map interconnectivity (a very good one) is here.
    + After a long time, the puzzles are back! There could be more of them, but I was happy with what I've encountered, as they seemed really logically placed.
    + Story-line is still based on the same themes - bio viruses and secret organizations.
    + Classic RE weapons are present, bosses are cool - especially Jack - a video game manifestation of T-1000. The last boss could've been better, but it did not ruin the game experience in any way.
    + The enemies (despite the small variety) are challenging and terrifying, also the dismembering physics is a great add on.
    + The game has a big replayability factor with different modes (and a free story DLC coming up in Spring).

    In my book it was RE 3: Nemesis as the last true RE game, afterwards the series lost it's appeal as a survival horror game. Though RE 4 was a good action game, it was a big departure gameplay/story wise from the main series and could've been titled as a spin-off (if RE 5 hadn't come out). Resident Evil 7 is a great comeback, a true sequel to longtime RE fans. It's very immersive, really fun, hard (on mad house difficulty), it uses classic RE formula, but enhances it with it's modern changes (great engine, first person view, a new twist in the story). After I finished RE 7, I decided to revisit RE2 & RE3 (since I played the RE1 rewmake not so long ago) and now I'd even dare to say that this title can truly tie for being the best RE to date.    … Expand
  25. Spinalkordz
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    I saw the Trailer...beautiful graphics. So atmospheric and dark! While collecting my thoughts and thinking is this Resident Evil or Silent Hill, It was inevitable I was going to get Resident Evil 7. I got my hands on the game launch day with the season pass (well worth it imo) and played it right away.

    If you wanted Resident Evil... I think you are going to get what you asked for, just    I saw the Trailer...beautiful graphics. So atmospheric and dark! While collecting my thoughts and thinking is this Resident Evil or Silent Hill, It was inevitable I was going to get Resident Evil 7. I got my hands on the game launch day with the season pass (well worth it imo) and played it right away.

    If you wanted Resident Evil... I think you are going to get what you asked for, just don't take it to seriously. Play it like you are watching a scary movie. Be on edge like old times. Resident Evil 7 nails the 1st person perspective and has the survival horror fan in me weeping for a save box :)    … Expand
  26. Xavier2212
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Amei esse jogo ele entrou na minha lista de meus jogos favoritos, belos graficos até msm se for jogado no baixo os graficos são bons,otíma jogabilidade, e otimos vilões, eu me senti muito envolvido na historia e na gameplay.
  27. Deidaraa
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    What an awesome game, it's probably the best survival horror game that I ever played , it's scary, the story is amazing the puzzles are quite good too. Actually I was so amazed by this game that i decided to write my first review here. 10/10 would play again
  28. AresP
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    An excellent game added to the series, I enjoyed it 100%, a must play for lovers of this kind of games! Also RE Engine brings great graphics quality plus the game is VR Ready.
  29. Ridikk12
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    I was waiting for game like this for so long. Since RE 3 it's the best Resident Evil and played.
    Although that game is not equal on playground (masterpiece beginning and midlegame,
    A little weaker endgame) I give it 10/10. The game has a brilliant climate, graphic and music. The Plot is not super complicated but in this kind of game it is enough and i was pulled in. For me the biggest    I was waiting for game like this for so long. Since RE 3 it's the best Resident Evil and played.
    Although that game is not equal on playground (masterpiece beginning and midlegame,
    A little weaker endgame) I give it 10/10.
    The game has a brilliant climate, graphic and music.
    The Plot is not super complicated but in this kind of game it is enough and i was pulled in.
    For me the biggest problem is price.
    I completed main story in 7 hours. For the price I was payed it could be a longer.
    If you are a fan of old RE and SH you must play.    … Expand
  30. LyfeIndustries
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil 7 is a masterpiece. i cannot stress how amazing and memorable the story, gameplay , and characters are. This game has a great sense of dark humor and is worth a second playthrough. This has to be one of the best games of 2017. Best Resident Evil game since 4. The horror is paced correctly and doesn't fully rely on jumpscares. This games deserves a 10/10. i don't have aResident Evil 7 is a masterpiece. i cannot stress how amazing and memorable the story, gameplay , and characters are. This game has a great sense of dark humor and is worth a second playthrough. This has to be one of the best games of 2017. Best Resident Evil game since 4. The horror is paced correctly and doesn't fully rely on jumpscares. This games deserves a 10/10. i don't have a single problem with this game.… Expand
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Riot Pixels
    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.
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    Mar 21, 2017
    80
    The best Resident Evil game in years is only bogged down by the blatantly RE bits. [Issue#259, p.58]
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  3. Quarter to Three
    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.
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