Resident Evil Village

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1306 Ratings

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  1. Andante
    May 17, 2021
    8
    Resident Evil Village is a fantastic game. It brings the best elements of many RE games together and still offers something very unique. The beginning is a bit slow, and I really like the slow and steady way the tension is built. You are not a killing machine and you have often this need for survival. As you progress and become stronger the game becomes a more action feeling which I reallyResident Evil Village is a fantastic game. It brings the best elements of many RE games together and still offers something very unique. The beginning is a bit slow, and I really like the slow and steady way the tension is built. You are not a killing machine and you have often this need for survival. As you progress and become stronger the game becomes a more action feeling which I really liked. It offers everything! Action, Horror!!! (there is an area in the game where I was REALLY scared the WHOLE time....and turned off the sound to manage to go through....), some relaxing moments where you craft ammunition or just look around when the bad guys are dead, Exploration etc. It has a huge replay value! Graphics, Sound, Story telling and controls are fantastic. You cant compare it to RE4 but I think both games are fantastic. RE 4 in my opinion a better protagonist, Leon is more interesting and this makes the game a bit better! But this is only personal taste. To all the Resident Evil fans, buy it without second thought!!!… Expand
  2. Evadecaptcha
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Masterfully blends the best elements of game-play and problem solving from RE2, RE4 & RE7. The plot/story detracts from the score. If I cared more about the story than the game-play, it would get a lower score from me.
  3. VG_Alex
    May 8, 2021
    8
    Resident Evil Village is a special game in the Resident Evil series. It boldly tries the European legend elements and the perfect combination of mysterious creatures and biochemical viruses on the theme. It presents a very wonderful adventure experience for me. If you are a fan of the Resident Evil series or a action adventure games player, please don't miss it.

    Review of ‘Resident Evil    Resident Evil Village is a special game in the Resident Evil series. It boldly tries the European legend elements and the perfect combination of mysterious creatures and biochemical viruses on the theme. It presents a very wonderful adventure experience for me. If you are a fan of the Resident Evil series or a action adventure games player, please don't miss it.

    Review of ‘Resident Evil Village ’

    Graphic: 9

    Music: 8

    Narrative:8

    Gameplay: 8

    Score: 8.3    … Expand
  4. Smyliez
    May 8, 2021
    8
    What a **** Rollercoaster of emotions! The game is beautiful, interesting characters and a really good story! Resident evil village is another big W for the Resident evil saga. You would think because of the castle and the lack of real zombies this would not be like other Resident evil games. Wrong this has the feeling of those games. Its scary, it has action, good graphics 9/10 for… Expand
  5. tgeza01
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Superb game: amazing world design, well narrated story, horror combined with action and exploration elements in a good way. It's been criticized for being too actiony, however, one of sections is the scariest experience I've had in a game.
  6. Chanandler_Bong
    May 10, 2021
    10
    resident evil 4 plus resident evil 7 equals resident evil VILLage. really good game one of the best resident evil games yet
  7. yesyessyes
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Taking inspiration from best RE game (RE4) is completely fine imo. RE games should always have action and cool bosses. That's why i hated 7 so much, bosses were boring and hardly any action.
  8. XJustAlanX
    May 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece.
    A little bit short but satisfying.
    I'll miss Ethan a lot, one of the best protagonists.    … Expand
  9. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  10. Reviewer13
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    This game is truly a masterclass in high quality video game making. That being said, even though I did enjoy the story in all of it's weird and wonderful glory, I did find it just completely lost itself in the final acts of the game. In the future I would love to see them make more grounded stuff but this game was still a nice change of pace from the last and provided a perfect example ofThis game is truly a masterclass in high quality video game making. That being said, even though I did enjoy the story in all of it's weird and wonderful glory, I did find it just completely lost itself in the final acts of the game. In the future I would love to see them make more grounded stuff but this game was still a nice change of pace from the last and provided a perfect example of fairy-tale horror. I would also like to see them step away from things like mixing herbs and also buying weapons from around the map vendors etc, some of these mechanics just feel very dated now. But I still just can't deny how much of a well made game this is regardless.… Expand
  11. Regerator
    May 8, 2021
    10
    It's been 84 years since "Resident Evil 4" came out and i'm so happy Capcom finally brings this concept back. Very good Horror game. Perfect mix of action/horror.
  12. heavily
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Finally Capcom is going back to their Resident Evil 4 (Best Resident Evil game of all time) roots. It's about time. Way better than Resident Evil 7 in literally every way possible. More actually interesting/fun boss fights, Weapon Upgrades, enemies drop loot (as they should), beautiful graphics. Can't wait to see what they do with Resident Evil 4 Remake, because now i'm hyped.
  13. localyear
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Perfect combination of Action and Horror. Just like Resident Evil 4, Dead Space, The Evil Within and some more. I don't like these hide and seek type horror games, i want to fight back and have fun. Good game.
  14. Metro44
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Finally Horror game for more open-minded people. I'm so tired of these boring Outlast type "Horror" games, where you just run away and hide like little b_tch. There's nothing scary about that, it's just annoying. Just cause you can fight back and upgrade guns, doesn't mean that game is not scary anymore. This logic makes no sense. Having guns and actually fighting your way through scaryFinally Horror game for more open-minded people. I'm so tired of these boring Outlast type "Horror" games, where you just run away and hide like little b_tch. There's nothing scary about that, it's just annoying. Just cause you can fight back and upgrade guns, doesn't mean that game is not scary anymore. This logic makes no sense. Having guns and actually fighting your way through scary locations, fighting scary enemies, trying to survive, scary ambient music. That's what horror games are all about. That's what makes them enjoyable. Resident Evil 4 did it already in 2005 and Dead Space (inspired by Resident Evil 4) did it in 2008, but for some reason this amazing concept got lost in time. Thank god Capcom is finally bringing it back.… Expand
  15. Bossoskin
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil Village is the best Survival Horror game i have ever played, and i played a lot fo them. It had intense action packed moments, it had pure physiological moments which terrified me!! It had memorable characters and VERY emotional moments. Pacing is also incredible i never got bored of it and it always introduced some new mehanics.

    Optimization on PC was phenomenal!!    Resident Evil Village is the best Survival Horror game i have ever played, and i played a lot fo them. It had intense action packed moments, it had pure physiological moments which terrified me!! It had memorable characters and VERY emotional moments. Pacing is also incredible i never got bored of it and it always introduced some new mehanics.

    Optimization on PC was phenomenal!! Graphics are really good and i have no idea how they managed to pull it off, i had over 60 fps almost all the time on high settings on my low end PC.

    I cannot recommend this game enough, this was a game i will always remember and a perfect sequel to Resident Evil 7!!    … Expand
  16. pLYRETURNS
    May 8, 2021
    9
    What a **** Rollercoaster of emotions! The game is beautiful, interesting characters and a really good story! Resident evil village is another big W for the Resident evil saga. You would think because of the castle and the lack of real zombies this would not be like other Resident evil games. Wrong this has the feeling of those games. Its scary, it has action, good graphics 9/10 forWhat a **** Rollercoaster of emotions! The game is beautiful, interesting characters and a really good story! Resident evil village is another big W for the Resident evil saga. You would think because of the castle and the lack of real zombies this would not be like other Resident evil games. Wrong this has the feeling of those games. Its scary, it has action, good graphics 9/10 for megameplay beautiful graphics… Expand
  17. Havensing
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Fantastic Game! Great Visuals and Sound, Artdesign, Horror, etc. Everything feels high quality.

    One big Advise: Start your first playthrough on veteran. Beginning is very hard, but after that the Game builds much more tension and is even better.
  18. SunGoesDown_
    May 10, 2021
    10
    At this point i seriously fail to understand why some people still try to hate on it. What are you trying to accomplish? I'm not saying you can't say that you hate certain game, of course you can. But what's the point honestly? It's very obvious what Capcom is doing right now, so if you hate these new games, you might as well leave this series for next 2 years. RE Village is most obviousAt this point i seriously fail to understand why some people still try to hate on it. What are you trying to accomplish? I'm not saying you can't say that you hate certain game, of course you can. But what's the point honestly? It's very obvious what Capcom is doing right now, so if you hate these new games, you might as well leave this series for next 2 years. RE Village is most obvious inspiration from RE4 and everyone already knows that RE4 Remake will be next RE game. That's what Resident Evil is and will be until at least 2023. Deal with it. That's what this series is and most people seem to absolutely love it. It's crazy how good reviews it gets on steam. But to be completely fair, if you don't like Resident Evil 4, i don't like you anyway. Would recommend Village to anyone (even people who are new to RE series) who wants to have fun, lots of boss battles, great graphics and weapon upgrades. People who say it doesn't have horror at all are simply lying. Or maybe their definition of horror is just hiding in the corner. That's something i call pathetic, not horror, but to each their own. I would also recommend playing Resident Evil 4 after RE Village, it's truly absolute masterpiece and best game in whole RE series.… Expand
  19. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Very nice game.
    50% Fantastic, 50% horror.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  20. viniciussawate
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil Vi.l.l.age (8) on computer

    POSITIVE POINTS: Familiar gameplay compared to the previous game; Setting of open and closed scenarios; Diversity in the style of the scenarios; Freedom to explore areas that are unlocked throughout the game; Development of main characters; The level of drama inserted in the cutscenes made the plot more captivating; Fun and well-crafted    Resident Evil Vi.l.l.age (8) on computer

    POSITIVE POINTS:
    Familiar gameplay compared to the previous game;
    Setting of open and closed scenarios;
    Diversity in the style of the scenarios;
    Freedom to explore areas that are unlocked throughout the game;
    Development of main characters;
    The level of drama inserted in the cutscenes made the plot more captivating;
    Fun and well-crafted puzzles;
    Striking references from other titles in the series.

    NEGATIVE POINTS:
    The fireweapons target looks a little confused at times;
    Promising storyline but not as explored as it could be;
    The game save was corrupted and was lost 2 times when closing the game by the "close window" command and not by the game menu.    … Expand
  21. rodrif066
    May 8, 2021
    10
    excellent game...............................................................
  22. SALKOpop
    May 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Resident evil, and I really liked this game, only sorry for Ethan :(… Expand
  23. expert_gamer_
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Amazing game that is perfect mix of action and horror. Way better than RE7. I'm pretty confident Village will be best selling RE game very soon.
  24. OttoFonKarius
    May 8, 2021
    10
    there is a great evolution of Resident evill series with great optimizing, graphics and directing of gameplay
  25. Crackheaded
    May 9, 2021
    10
    This is the best part in the series, over the past 10-15 years, very atmospheric and with a more or less sane plot.

    The gameplay - is standard as in other parts of the series. The plot - is strong and interesting. The atmosphere - is very coolly balanced, there is both horror and action (there is more horror). Difficulty - playing hardcore, you will get EVERYTHING that is required    This is the best part in the series, over the past 10-15 years, very atmospheric and with a more or less sane plot.

    The gameplay - is standard as in other parts of the series.
    The plot - is strong and interesting.
    The atmosphere - is very coolly balanced, there is both horror and action (there is more horror).
    Difficulty - playing hardcore, you will get EVERYTHING that is required from a resident evile (at lower difficulties you will lose the whole essence of the game).
    Puzzles - there are a LOT of them and very diverse and very interesting.
    Back tracking - is probably the biggest of all the previous parts.
    Enemies - there are many of them, each with its own characteristics (both externally and gameplay).
    Bosses and mini-bosses - there are many of them, all varied and interesting, with several phases.    … Expand
  26. ZockerFlo94
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Village is a fantastic, dark action-adventure. Gameplay, Setting and worldbuilding are amazing! Great Job Capcom!
  27. OkDokiYo
    May 10, 2021
    10
    + Insane and stunning graphics.
    + Very well paced, balanced and fun gameplay.
    + Lots to explore and discover. + So much variety in the game. + Really scary sometimes 0_0 + Awesome characters + Lots of content + 60$ for +12 hour game with replayability and extra content, they also give you a free multiplayer game called RE:Verse with it. GREAT VALUE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! One of    + Insane and stunning graphics.
    + Very well paced, balanced and fun gameplay.
    + Lots to explore and discover.
    + So much variety in the game.
    + Really scary sometimes 0_0
    + Awesome characters
    + Lots of content
    + 60$ for +12 hour game with replayability and extra content, they also give you a free multiplayer game called RE:Verse with it. GREAT VALUE!!!

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
    One of the best RE games ever. If you like survival horror or adventure games, this has to be in your library!    … Expand
  28. Steyraus
    May 8, 2021
    10
    I loved RE7, Loved it. IMO its up there with the greats in Survival Horror history. It had the Atmosphere and setting that made for a Masterpeice. I am Happy to say Capcom has made Lighning strike twice with RE8V. Its got everything 7 had with an awsome new setting and even some improvments. The bigest improvment is combat, its more previlent and always keeps you on your back foot. I hearI loved RE7, Loved it. IMO its up there with the greats in Survival Horror history. It had the Atmosphere and setting that made for a Masterpeice. I am Happy to say Capcom has made Lighning strike twice with RE8V. Its got everything 7 had with an awsome new setting and even some improvments. The bigest improvment is combat, its more previlent and always keeps you on your back foot. I hear alot of new horrors fans claiming combat takes away the fear in these game and they want all horror games to be these walking simulators we got dozens of this generation. That is rubish. Combat is an intregal part of true survival horror. Go back and play the OG resident Evil and Silent Hill.games they are full.of shooting. It just that later games were larger so there was more of everything including enemyencounters.
    The trick is to ballance the combat. Ammo conservation, lining up the shot and positioning is what builds tension in true survival horror. Not just jump scares and mountains of blood and gore.
    If you run from an enemy because runing is the only mechanic at your disposal, that to scary, thats not tension. When you run because you cant trust your self to line up a shot due to low ammo , your location being to constictive and the heaviness of the situation, thats true fear and tension.
    I really wish people would stop making statments like combat in survival horror makes it just like COD. The last 8 years have been terible for horror all we have got is walking simulators. The RE games are the last games staying true to the genre. Just let us have these games.. If you truly cant understand the nuances and complexities between the different controls and mechanics in diferent genres, do you really need to give an opinion.. There plenty of walking simulators for those that want them.    … Expand
  29. deadmotion
    May 8, 2021
    10
    I really like it and i think it's very well done Resident Evil game. It has Resident Evil 7 camera and Resident Evil 4 elements like inventory/merchant. It even has some RE2 Remake elements, that i'm not gonna spoil. Way more normal enemies than in RE7 (that's a +), more bosses (also a +), bosses actually look interesting, some of them reminded me The Evil Within bosses (that's a +).I really like it and i think it's very well done Resident Evil game. It has Resident Evil 7 camera and Resident Evil 4 elements like inventory/merchant. It even has some RE2 Remake elements, that i'm not gonna spoil. Way more normal enemies than in RE7 (that's a +), more bosses (also a +), bosses actually look interesting, some of them reminded me The Evil Within bosses (that's a +). Honestly i'm having hard time to bring out anything negative.… Expand
  30. Barker0
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Overall amazing game. Better boss fights than even RE2R and RE2R had solid boss fights. Not RE4 level boss fights, but still solid enough and better than most recent RE games. It's just simple fact that RE4 is basically king of boss fights when it comes to Horror games. Boss fights are one of the main reasons i re-play games over and over again. If boss fights are bad, i wont go back thatOverall amazing game. Better boss fights than even RE2R and RE2R had solid boss fights. Not RE4 level boss fights, but still solid enough and better than most recent RE games. It's just simple fact that RE4 is basically king of boss fights when it comes to Horror games. Boss fights are one of the main reasons i re-play games over and over again. If boss fights are bad, i wont go back that often. But when i know there's tons of cool bosses coming, then there's a reason to re-play some more boring regions of the game. But thankfully RE Village doesn't have many boring regions. Every location is meaningful and well designed. Village and Castle both look absolutely stunning. This game is perfect combination of action and horror.… Expand
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 15, 2022
    80
    Resident Evil Village is a successful game, that takes the best of both worlds – scary and action. An atmospheric trip to the dubious village and the adjacent manor will leave you with a lot of scars, as well as on the hands of Ethan Winters. Maybe there might have been a little less action.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 9, 2021
    92
    Resident Evil Village brings its vision to PC as well, and it does so in an extraordinarily effective way.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Jul 12, 2021
    68
    Village is a concoction of spectacular amusements framed by an insane storyline, and this grotesque circus is varied enough for you to stay for one playthrough.
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