Resident Evil Village

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  1. RE4Forever
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Beautiful graphics, interesting boss designs, lots of places to explore, gun upgrades, almost perfect RE game. Very obvious inspiration from RE4 and i like it.
  2. Daysaregone
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Capcom is finally going back to their Resident Evil 4 roots aka best era of Resident Evil. Can't praise them enough, so i'm just gonna say thank you! This really means a lot to me, because Resident Evil 4 is my all time favorite game and to be able to experience something similar again, is just amazing. Thank you Capcom!
  3. Kurama_Hakusho
    May 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best Re games so far. The perfect mix between re4 and re7. That's how things has to be done, Capcom!
  4. marcosviniciuss
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Just perfect, even better than RE7. I was expecting a bigger time campaign but with this game quality, I have no complaints. The felling of the final part is a little different than the felling of the rest of the campaign, it's not bad, just different and unexpected. CONGRATULATIONS CAPCOM!!
  5. Dejavu_
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil Village is way better game than i expected it to be. Nice graphics, fun gameplay, cool locations.
  6. whenweleave
    May 9, 2021
    10
    This is The Best Resident Evil style there is. Not like RE7. RE7 had hardly anything to do with Resident Evil. Resident Evil has never meant to be some random horror game or random outlast copy paste. Resident Evil Village is inspired by best, Resident Evil 4. That's what Resident Evil is all about. Not some boring hide and seek stuff. People who say that they prefer RE7 style, clearlyThis is The Best Resident Evil style there is. Not like RE7. RE7 had hardly anything to do with Resident Evil. Resident Evil has never meant to be some random horror game or random outlast copy paste. Resident Evil Village is inspired by best, Resident Evil 4. That's what Resident Evil is all about. Not some boring hide and seek stuff. People who say that they prefer RE7 style, clearly never were actual Resident Evil fans. It's fine, if you like Re7, it's not bad game. But to say that RE Village is less Resident Evil than RE7, makes no sense. RE Village has perfect blend of action and horror.… Expand
  7. Alidoch4r
    May 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my GOSH!!
    this is really good.
    i just wanna see ethan’s face plz.
    nice story nice puzzle well done    … Expand
  8. Prainn
    May 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best RE’s yet; more Bloodborne RE please.

    Who cares about Goth Mommy, what about Daddy Chris
  9. 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
  10. the_village
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This game is so much more than i ever expected it to be. It's way longer than i expected it to be. I think some people don't understand that resident evil games have always been 5 to 16 hours, if you take your time it can be 20, but it's somewhere around there. Solid work by Capcom.
  11. NecroVPro
    May 10, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Truly Amazing. Excellent mix of horror and action. A must buy.
  12. RiqueKingBr
    May 10, 2021
    10
    História muito boa que se linka com o resto da franquia, gameplay excelente, pegaram o melhor de muitos jogos como o Re1, 4 e Code Verônica e fizeram algo muito bom, com algumas partes exageradas mas n comprometeu o excelente game que o Village é
  13. Maltz
    May 10, 2021
    10
    One of the best Resident Evil games to date, has all the good elements of 4 and most of the best elements of 7. The story is a little weird and convoluted at first but it makes more sense as you go along. If you stick with it after it's slower than usual start for horror you'll fond a near perfect creep fest of an adventure.
  14. Djeme
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible, the replay factor is even better.

    - Incredible graphics
    - Sensational soundtrack
    - Satisfactory gameplay
    - Excellent history and environment
  15. Nyaichi69
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Awesome game bruuuuhhhhhhh best resident yeah madadaka baby i hate u and madafaka man nigs wasup
  16. Rocknroll98
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This game has the best graphics of all time and a good story. Maybe it could be a little longer
  17. PayneToTheMax
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome action-adventure FPS with horror flavour. Definitely worth your time :) Let's see what comes next from Capcom :) Also wouldn't mind the DLC sooner rather than later
  18. Denisov
    May 11, 2021
    10
    This game is simply magnificent in the plot and scenery and the gameplay of the puzzles is not bad, I would like more Lady Dimetrsku because she was very much in the game.
  19. blackearl25
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game all around that does a great job of following up from Resident Evil 7. Must play if your a fan of the franchise.
  20. Mrkheke
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Ta terrible de wena esta wea hermanito mio hijo de la maraca, putaoh me wa a colocar shorar boludo pe
  21. Samuelrikin
    May 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is too excellent.
    Nice graphics, good story, good character creation, good gameplay.    … Expand
  22. sparkdiamonds2
    May 12, 2021
    10
    This game is AMAZING!

    Setting is beautiful, atmosphere is amazing, and the horror is mixed beautifully with action. Gives me massive nostalgia to older Res Evil titles.
  23. Albino272
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Superou minhas espectativas. Jogo excelente, jogabilidade fluída, no modo normal o jogo não é difícil mas também não é tão bobo. Re8 é na medida certa.
  24. The_Dark_Lord_
    May 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best Resident Evil ever produced. It was fantastic. I completed the same on the PC (steam edition), and the game is very beautiful. It would change a few things in the main story, but even so the game was still excellent.
  25. ProGameGame
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Игра просто безупречна, не знаю что и добавить, персонажи просто сказочные, атмосфера сразу даёт понять где ты оказался, графика современная,сюжет интересный, геймплей в целом отличный,не знаю что и добавить ,до чего докопаться,мне очень сильно зашла игра,люди которые требуют симулятор жизни и сцены с фильмов,я вам сочувствую,у вас нету вкуса и запредельные мечты,7ая часть очень скучная вИгра просто безупречна, не знаю что и добавить, персонажи просто сказочные, атмосфера сразу даёт понять где ты оказался, графика современная,сюжет интересный, геймплей в целом отличный,не знаю что и добавить ,до чего докопаться,мне очень сильно зашла игра,люди которые требуют симулятор жизни и сцены с фильмов,я вам сочувствую,у вас нету вкуса и запредельные мечты,7ая часть очень скучная в отличие от этой, надеюсь мы ещё встретимся с этой серией игр, не зря ждал год,capcom respect… Expand
  26. William_B
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Realy beautiful mommy dimitrescu milf waifu. Love her so much. Definetly S tier character in the history of gaming waifus.
  27. thevexedfroggy1
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Do not listen to those who gave this game a bad review, they are avid RE 6 enthusiasts. This game was a masterpiece and is a magnum opus in terms of Resident Evil. Pure perfection is what this game is and is a mix between RE4 and RE 7. Awesome game!!!!!! 100/100
  28. Densetsu
    May 15, 2021
    10
    I felt obliged to write this based on the few negative reviews here that cant seem to appreciate a fantastic RE game let a lone a fantastic game with out RE in the title. Forget about RE 3rd person. People want what they want and what they want is RE in first person. Maybe one day you will have an option but for now i hope Capcom keeps this game first person. 3rd person RE is clunky andI felt obliged to write this based on the few negative reviews here that cant seem to appreciate a fantastic RE game let a lone a fantastic game with out RE in the title. Forget about RE 3rd person. People want what they want and what they want is RE in first person. Maybe one day you will have an option but for now i hope Capcom keeps this game first person. 3rd person RE is clunky and uninspiring. I give this game a 10 because its a breath of fresh air. From the graphics to the writing to the voice acting. Gunplay too. All top notch. This game kept me interested and focused all the way through. Trying to find every treasure and item to be had. This will definitely get a second play through. RE 7 and 8 are some of my favorite games of recent memory. Bravo Capcom.… Expand
  29. oraelmorael
    May 16, 2021
    10
    I love this game so much! it is like RE4 and RE7 combined together and its super fun.
  30. Dismas228
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Лучшая порно игра, в ней можно кончить (даже не подрочив) при виде Диметреску,
  31. PCReviews2021
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Inspired by best Resident Evil game (Resident Evil 4), it has it's own twists and turns that make it truly fun and unique game. Well done Capcom. Can't wait for Resident Evil 4 Remake!
  32. 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.
  33. UserMC
    May 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------… Expand
  34. SuperNathan13
    May 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game, it is inspired a lot by resident evil 4, one of my favorites in the saga, it has a resemblance to resident evil 7, it is a much more action game than the previous one, but even so I think capcom has done a very good I work with this new game, F for Ethan, a good father.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. Thecaseyoz
    May 26, 2021
    10
    WOW. I just have to say wow. Starting with the Graphics,
    This game stands out from the previous simply in the way the locations are designed. Characters are looking really nice and realistic. I am so impressed with this game.
    Story - The story is simple and sometimes simple is best. You don't get lost in a turn of what am I doing this for. I love the way this game catches you and    WOW. I just have to say wow. Starting with the Graphics,
    This game stands out from the previous simply in the way the locations are designed. Characters are looking really nice and realistic. I am so impressed with this game.

    Story - The story is simple and sometimes simple is best. You don't get lost in a turn of what am I doing this for. I love the way this game catches you and brings you right in. Any player that's been with the series longer than 1 game will be asking SERIOUS Questions after the opening sequence.
    It feels like the game developers really fine tuned this game based off of the reviews from games before it. FUN to play, truly.

    Atmosphere - The game manages to keep you afraid during the day, the main town serves as a hub to a few other locations, each with their own distinct look and feel to it. Which makes this game fun to play. The main town can get. confusing however. but after beating the game 5 times I got used to it.

    Extras. OH BOY this game is packed with extras to keep you in the world for longer. There are challenges that will give you points to purchase guns and infinite ammo, which make the game more fun! The Mercenaries mode is super addicting and can be quite hard even for seasoned players.

    The game offers
    Casual
    Regular
    HardCore
    and Village of Shadows difficulty, and I will tell you. IT GETS DIFFICULT AS YOU GO DOWN THE LADDER.

    All in all a great experience and a fun play. I have over 120hrs in the game so far. saying its a short game is just not true    … Expand
  37. belloeaitante
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    Resident Evil Village is a love letter to the whole franchise. The game takes a lot of elements from Bloodborne and Dark Souls. If you have played these games you'll know what I mean.

    Also, it's very long if you wish to find every optional treasure, secret and discover the lore through the description of items and documents. My first playthough took me 24 hours. This is my favorite    Resident Evil Village is a love letter to the whole franchise. The game takes a lot of elements from Bloodborne and Dark Souls. If you have played these games you'll know what I mean.

    Also, it's very long if you wish to find every optional treasure, secret and discover the lore through the description of items and documents. My first playthough took me 24 hours.

    This is my favorite Resident Evil and I have played all of them. Thank you Capcom!    … Expand
  38. Lyra-chan
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    Capcom se lució con este juego, todo está perfectamente manipulado para que la experiencia sea constantemente espectacular. En ningún momento pierde su ritmo, y te innova en cada sección a la que te enfrentas, mostrándote un poco de todo, rescatando lo mejor de toda la saga, y haciéndote ver que Resident Evil 7 fue sólo un ensayo para lo que harían posteriormente con este título.

    -    Capcom se lució con este juego, todo está perfectamente manipulado para que la experiencia sea constantemente espectacular. En ningún momento pierde su ritmo, y te innova en cada sección a la que te enfrentas, mostrándote un poco de todo, rescatando lo mejor de toda la saga, y haciéndote ver que Resident Evil 7 fue sólo un ensayo para lo que harían posteriormente con este título.

    - ¿Quieres un survival horror? Lo tendrás.
    - ¿Quieres acción? La tendrás.
    - ¿Quieres miedo? Lo tendrás.
    - ¿Tienes todas las armas rebosantes de munición para poder defenderte? Tranquilo, la vas a pasar mal igual.
    - ¿Quieres un buen juego? Bueno, juega y juzga.

    Es increíble lo bien cohesionada que está la historia de este juego con el lore de todo Resident Evil, considerando que los acontecimientos están situados en una localización tan aislada. Ovaciones para el director, el escritor, y el equipo supervisor.

    Para exprimir la experiencia narrativa de este juego recomiendo haber jugado previamente Resident Evil Remake, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 5, y bueno, dado que es secuela directa, mínimo Resident Evil 7 (Ojalá todos los numéricos). Lo agradecerás cuando notes las referencias. Si no es así no importa, te mearás encima igual.

    Un juego brillante, de esos poquitos que casi no hay, y para destacar aún más: Es un AAA, de esos que tienden a flaquear debido a las malas decisiones corporativas que involucran el manejo de la trama en la fase de diseño. --> Es como si para Capcom Resident Evil 6 nunca hubiera ocurrido (Es mi favorito en jugabilidad, pero es indiscutible que se les fue la olla con la puesta en escena de la trama).

    Me crié jugando todos los Resident Evil, y si este no es el mejor de todos, es el segundo mejor.
    ¿Deberías jugar Resident Evil Village? Hermano/a, buenas noticias, porque hoy es un buen día para estar vivo.
    Un juego hecho con amor incondicional.

    Notable.    … Expand
  39. Chocomint
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    All I can say about this game is I wish there was more horror and jumpscares in it like RE7, also the boss fights feel scuffed, all you do most of the time is unload your ammo on some poorly designed AI; the puzzles aren't anything good in particular. Apart from that, I really enjoyed this game and it deserves all the credit, many memorable moments and good plot which follows pretty wellAll I can say about this game is I wish there was more horror and jumpscares in it like RE7, also the boss fights feel scuffed, all you do most of the time is unload your ammo on some poorly designed AI; the puzzles aren't anything good in particular. Apart from that, I really enjoyed this game and it deserves all the credit, many memorable moments and good plot which follows pretty well the previous game. 10/10… Expand
  40. rellagher
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Great game. I've been playing RE games since the first RE on playstation. I'm not a regular gamer as I used to be, but RE 7 and RE 8 are great games. Different but both great. Loved the story, graphics, mood, characters, maps, music and sound.... Many moments I thought I would die or run out of bullets, but they nailed the difficulty. The pace is also great, with breaks from action,Great game. I've been playing RE games since the first RE on playstation. I'm not a regular gamer as I used to be, but RE 7 and RE 8 are great games. Different but both great. Loved the story, graphics, mood, characters, maps, music and sound.... Many moments I thought I would die or run out of bullets, but they nailed the difficulty. The pace is also great, with breaks from action, puzzles and story very well balanced. What more can I say? Play it!
    NOTE: I've played the game after Capcom fixed the PC issues.    … Expand
  41. crookedcritter
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely loved it, best RE game since RE 4 in my opinion. The graphics were phenomenal, the action was great, has a lot of replayability with new game+ and extra guns. The level and map designs were amazing. Some parts were genuinely creepy and scary. Highly recommend if you were a fan of RE 4.
  42. Mikeyghal42313
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  43. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  44. tututdyure
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    all Resident evil game are the best. the story is great I like it. The gameplay is fun and little bit horror.
  45. heisenberg_88
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Best RE from the series . I loved this game because RE village is not repetitive like the previous games in series
  46. liubquanti
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    Чудова гра, хоч і на хорор не дуже схожа, але сюжет просто чудовий, ну і я хочу визнати RE8 грою року.
  47. WellEvil
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  48. PanchiLoveShady
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The best RE I have played, ( I played 2 Remake, 4 Remake,7 and 8). The perfect balance between Horror and Action, just perfect.

    El mejor RE que he jugado, ( He jugado al 2 y 4 remake, 7 y 8) La combinación perfecta entre terror y acción simplemente perfecto
  49. Raiders96
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Great game! The plot, graphics, mechanics, details at the highest level. I recommend to everyone. In my opinion, one of the best parts of Resident Evil!
  50. Mandulum
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    I went in completely blind, didn't even know it was a continuation of 7. I was pleasantly surprised. Great story, interesting environments, and gut-churning hand-based horror.

    Date Completed: 2021-07-26
    Playtime: 10h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Top class horror
  51. bad_sid
    May 11, 2021
    9
    Одна из лучих игр серии. Скорее всего игра года! Всем рекомендую.
  52. Dynako
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Just wow, i cant even begin to describe the experience I just had - It's for sure not the masterpiece as old-style REs were but damn did they nail this out of the park. Honestly must play if you are even remotely a fan of RE.
  53. jelikey
    May 7, 2022
    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.
  54. SuperkenGaming
    May 13, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil Village
    Adding greatness and taking it away
    I loved Resident Evil Village. While it didn’t take resident evil 7s place as my favorite resident evil game, it came pretty close. Resident evil village is a mix of the old and a mix of the new.. This is a first person survival horror game with more of an emphasis on weapons than purely sneaking and sriviving.. which works in    Resident Evil Village
    Adding greatness and taking it away
    I loved Resident Evil Village.
    While it didn’t take resident evil 7s place as my favorite resident evil game, it came pretty close.
    Resident evil village is a mix of the old and a mix of the new.. This is a first person survival horror game with more of an emphasis on weapons than purely sneaking and sriviving.. which works in this setting, but I would’ve liked this to be more gradual.
    Here once again like in resident evil 7 you play as ethan winters, searching for his daughter rose after their home is ambushed and the both of you are kidnapped, you find yourself in a village full of vampire meets werewolf character, and its so refreshing to not deal with lame zombies or mold creatures.. these enemies are terrifying when you first run into them… but I woulve loved a gradual lead up to actually getting some weapons in hand muck like in resident evil 7.. sneaking around this village, sneaking through the castle trying not to get caught as you got the items you needed, until finally you get a weapon, blast your way out of the castle and destroy the enemies in the village.. instead I almosti mmediatly felt untouchable.. which really killed the scary aspect of village for me.. there were definitely erie moments here for me.. but I never felt terrified the way I did in past resident evil games.. but as a more action almost first person devil may cry feeling game… village is great.. and I absolutely love the attention to detail and variety here… resident evil village is constantly switching up the areas as you set out to take down multiple targets in a vastly different setting from eachother.. theres so much to collect, find and upgrade like the older resident evil games, with the map color indicator letting you know when you’ve grabbed everything, and these a shop that just pops up along your journey to upgrade your weapons, buy ammo, or sell these crystals you pick up off of enemies, really giving you incentive to be aggressive here.. trying to afford all of the upgrades you can for your weapons..
    Resident evil village does get a little lame and obring in its final stretch. .but they all do.. but not nearly as bad as 7 biohazard… if youre ready for resident evil to get back to the way it used to but don’t want to let go the creepiness first person adds to the series.. resident evil village is a perfect mix.. I do again just wish they tried to scare me a little bit more… much like in the maiden demo… more of that mixed into resident evil village, and this couldve reached masterpiece level..
    I give Resident Evil Village
    a 9/10    … Expand
  55. Vitasha007
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    One of the best in the series. Beautiful graphics, dynamic gameplay and a scary atmosphere.
  56. dndb301
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    It's a really good game. However, compared to the previous work, it is regrettable that many horror elements have disappeared. 9/10
  57. AngryShark92
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Bitter-sweet to have experienced Resident Evil Village, for one thing, I think it is an incredible game and is reminder of an era when gaming was fun, but, it is the only release in 2021 that I thoroughly enjoyed, and it is alarming that only one game (outside of Rift Apart, which is not for me) was even worth any gamer's time...

    RE8 can best be summarized as a modernized version of    Bitter-sweet to have experienced Resident Evil Village, for one thing, I think it is an incredible game and is reminder of an era when gaming was fun, but, it is the only release in 2021 that I thoroughly enjoyed, and it is alarming that only one game (outside of Rift Apart, which is not for me) was even worth any gamer's time...

    RE8 can best be summarized as a modernized version of RE4, the similarities are everywhere (including a few subtle nods to the past), bosses with their own dedicated sections, humble merchants, currency systems, inventory management, unique characters, as well as fun puzzles and secrets to figure out and discover, and I am sure there are even more similarities that I am forgetting as well. Now normally, it would be incredibly easy to criticize a game for copying a previously released title in their catalogue (FIFA & CoD come to mind), but Village does enough to separate itself from its predecessor.

    Village is the perfect combination of Action & Survival Horror genres, and while I certainly enjoy the two, I do think this game excels more when it is focusing on the latter. The Village, the Castle, and the Beneviento house, are the prime examples of the horror element of the series, while the Moreau reservoir, Stronghold, & the Factory certainly buildup the action side of things. I enjoyed all of the areas, but the Village & the Castle are my favourite areas in the game by far. It seems like more effort and attention were put into those two areas than the other three, and I'm sure that is contributing to people criticizing the game's length.

    The boss fights leave a bit to be desired, but the bosses themselves (as well as the merchant) are all very well done, from their designs, to the voice acting, the lore behind them all, Village really did a good job crafting their antagonists, something I wish I could say for the protagonists. The setting and atmosphere are also top-notch, it genuinely feels like you are exploring an Eastern European (Romanian?) village setting, but the atmosphere is what really stood out to me, I felt on-edge the whole time on my first play-through, and even on bits of my second, and this is in huge part due to the horror elements of the game being well-implemented. I never felt particularly safe, and while I was anxious about every move of progression, I certainly enjoyed being kept on my toes like I did in RE, RE2, RE3, & RE7. This is when Resident Evil is at its best, when it nails the survival horror atmosphere, and to my mind, there aren't many games that can do it better.

    Why 9, and not 10? Simple, the story is just not very good, and it really shows in the third act, and without giving too much away, there are a few contrivances and explanations which just seem implausible in a desperate effort to tie RE8 to the rest of the series, and RE7 in particular. Also, the less said about Chris' motives and arc, the better, he feels like he was shoe-horned in for fan service because I barely recognize him as the same character in previous games. This directly ties into my second issue, which is that I don't really feel the same way about Ethan & Mia, as I do about Jill, Claire, Leon, & Chris. There is nothing that I can really relate to or latch onto them with that keeps me emotionally invested, and it is sorely needed for a game that crafted its villains as well as Village (& RE7) does.

    + Phenomenal balance of survival horror and action
    + Well crafted characters (villains & merchant)
    + Incredible atmosphere and tension
    + Sound effects/soundtracks are terrific
    + Setting is incredibly well done
    + Combat is satisfying
    + Replay-ability
    + Game is aesthetically gorgeous
    + Exploration and puzzles are fun
    + RE4 Inventory management and currency system
    + Mercenaries mode returns
    + Loads of New Game Plus content

    - Weak protagonists (Ethan, Mia, & Chris)
    - Story could be better, weak third act
    - HDR is way too dark (looks incredible though)
    - Audio syncing issues during some dialogue sequences
    - Ray Tracing is barely noticeable

    Overall, Resident Evil Village is an incredible entry in the series and a must play for RE fans or fans of survival-horror, it is the only game I would recommend from 2021, and I am glad that Resident Evil is still going strong in an industry that is stagnating and being drained of creativity. 9/10.    … Expand
  58. Vashido
    May 19, 2021
    9
    One of the best RE game in whole series. You NEED (i mean it) to play this.
  59. Haveaseatson
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed this, the team behind these last two RE games really deserve a lot of credit. A lot of fun to play through.
  60. LoletinAlexis
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil Village is a jewel that enters directly to the Top 5 of the saga.
    And yes, RE8 > RE7.
    *STORY*: Set a few years after the chilling events of the acclaimed Resident Evil 7, this brand new story opens with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new place, far from past nightmares. However, just as they are beginning their new life together, tragedy strikes    Resident Evil Village is a jewel that enters directly to the Top 5 of the saga.
    And yes, RE8 > RE7.

    *STORY*: Set a few years after the chilling events of the acclaimed Resident Evil 7, this brand new story opens with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new place, far from past nightmares. However, just as they are beginning their new life together, tragedy strikes again.

    Narratively well spun, modifying the origin of the saga and creating the future of the saga at the same time, it's a show where everything is millimetrically thought out.
    Why not 5 stars? Because of the lack of use of some characters that showed a lot of potential and, in the end, were left wanting more screen time.

    *GAMEPLAY*: Practically identical to its predecessor, but this time polished and expanded, it is simply perfect.

    *GRAPHICS*: While something more graphically impressive was expected, it's still a beast, and artistically it's the best of 2021 without a doubt.

    *SOUND*: This time the soundtrack takes a step aside to give more relevance to the sound effects... And how well it does it.
    The Spanish dubbing, again, very good.

    *INNOVATION: Resident Evil Village is not what we expected: it's something better.
    Clearly inspired by Resident Evil 4, one of its best installments, we are facing another of the pillars of the series that takes RE7 and simply takes it further.    … Expand
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. ismuz
    May 10, 2021
    9
    great game and solid part of the series, connects all thats happening in previous games, and everything makes perfect sense now
  64. LimpDingus
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    My true rating is 8.5 out of 10, but I can't choose that on Metacritic so I'm rounding it up to 9.

    If you liked Resident Evil 4 you're sure to enjoy this game. Now then, let's talk about how this game compares to it's predecessor. By now you've heard Village has more action than RE7 and isn't as scary, this is true. Not to say it doesn't have frightening moments, it most certainly    My true rating is 8.5 out of 10, but I can't choose that on Metacritic so I'm rounding it up to 9.

    If you liked Resident Evil 4 you're sure to enjoy this game.

    Now then, let's talk about how this game compares to it's predecessor.
    By now you've heard Village has more action than RE7 and isn't as scary, this is true.
    Not to say it doesn't have frightening moments, it most certainly does.
    Though it may not rely on horror as much as RE7, it more than makes up for that short coming with just downright fun gameplay.
    In my opinion, Resident Evil titles have always been more of horror adjacent action games.
    With that, I honestly think Village near perfects the RE formula.

    Looking at the story side of things, everything was pretty straight forward if you played RE7 and read the documents throughout.
    The game does have quite a few twists and fakeouts with a very divisive ending.
    I personally wasn't too bothered by the conclusion, but I think it could've been done better going by the promotional material.

    Regardless though, Resident Evil Village was a very fun experience that I think most players will enjoy.    … Expand
  65. Skull_CL
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    The best from Resident Evil: Code Veronica, long time has been.
    Very good and enjoiable game, very replayable.
  66. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 88 IIIIIIIIII====================
  67. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Buralarda bir koku var Resident Evil 4 gibi bir koku.......................
  68. zNeverSleeping
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    uma experiência menos especifica mas mais densa que o jogo anterior. Amei.
  69. DikayaSsanina
    May 11, 2021
    9
    Очень хорошая игра, разработчики постарались над анимацией для первого лица, взяли лучшие моменты из прошлых частей и успешно соединили их в одну часть. Хотели что то из ремейка 2-ой части? Получите. Хотели что то из 4-ой? Получите. Сюжет не хватает звёзд, но безбашенный ГГ тащит крутыми фразами. Если вам важна русская озвучка, то озвучили всё отлично, те косяки которые есть у русскойОчень хорошая игра, разработчики постарались над анимацией для первого лица, взяли лучшие моменты из прошлых частей и успешно соединили их в одну часть. Хотели что то из ремейка 2-ой части? Получите. Хотели что то из 4-ой? Получите. Сюжет не хватает звёзд, но безбашенный ГГ тащит крутыми фразами. Если вам важна русская озвучка, то озвучили всё отлично, те косяки которые есть у русской озвучки, есть и у других. Атмосфера на уровне, но не надейтесь, что это будет прямо полный упор в хоррор, есть моменты где вы можете наложить, но всё время вас игра напрягать подобным не будет. После прохождения вы получите доступ к энд-геймовому контенту. Игра своих денег стоит.… Expand
  70. AErdem
    May 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was not a fan of this game series. But now, I can say that I am a fan. Honestly, it was much scarier (after playing that legendary puppet scene) than RE7 and RE2 REMAKE. The first 4 hours are full of action but I loved the rest of the game than the first 4 hours. It is a complete masterpiece for me.… Expand
  71. Denis94
    May 13, 2021
    9
    Volvemos con Ethan Winters en esta octava entrega de la saga, en esta ocasión parece un título que bebe tanto del anterior juego como de los clásicos haciendo un mix perfecto.

    El apartado gráfico y ambientación de la Europa del este es maravilloso y no hay ni una sola queja un sobresaliente. El sonido a mejorado mucho respecto a su anterior título tanto es así que es uno de los apartados    Volvemos con Ethan Winters en esta octava entrega de la saga, en esta ocasión parece un título que bebe tanto del anterior juego como de los clásicos haciendo un mix perfecto.

    El apartado gráfico y ambientación de la Europa del este es maravilloso y no hay ni una sola queja un sobresaliente.

    El sonido a mejorado mucho respecto a su anterior título tanto es así que es uno de los apartados a destacar de esta entrega, se siente como estuvieras dentro del cuerpo del protagonista y todo suena espectacular.

    Personalmente la cámara en primera persona no me convenció en su día pero en esta entrega se siente más RE que su predecesor y sabe llenar a los fans más veteranos, muy buen trabajo.    … Expand
  72. danbut110
    Jun 4, 2021
    9
    Прекрасная игра, прошёл залпом. Из минусов только оптимизация в некоторых местах.
  73. dyeah
    May 15, 2021
    9
    A well-executed AAA game.

    Fun story. Its not going to amaze the literary world and I was not expecting it to. I wanted to be taken on a fun roller-coaster ride and that is what I got. Amazing world, It is a great balance of open world exploration and moving the story at a good pace. Complaints of the game being too short are ill-founded in my opinion. Great graphics. Minor use    A well-executed AAA game.

    Fun story. Its not going to amaze the literary world and I was not expecting it to. I wanted to be taken on a fun roller-coaster ride and that is what I got.

    Amazing world, It is a great balance of open world exploration and moving the story at a good pace. Complaints of the game being too short are ill-founded in my opinion.

    Great graphics. Minor use of ray-tracing and good implementation of HDR. Bummer that DLSS was not implemented.

    Pretty solid gameplay.

    The only negative comments is that the weapon upgrade system could be refined. It is annoying to invest in a certain weapon to only have a new one randomly show up later in the game. I did not feel I the currency/shop system was very impactful.

    Played on standard difficulty.    … Expand
  74. AquaArcher
    May 16, 2021
    9
    RE8 is a thrilling and fun adventure full of shocking and scary scares, fun and interesting gameplay, and inthralling story. The gameplay is vary similar to RE7 but a bit more combat oriented and the scares are more diverse range if from jump scares, to physical horror, to environmental horror. The story is absolutely amazing and has some of the most shocking moments in resident evil IMO,RE8 is a thrilling and fun adventure full of shocking and scary scares, fun and interesting gameplay, and inthralling story. The gameplay is vary similar to RE7 but a bit more combat oriented and the scares are more diverse range if from jump scares, to physical horror, to environmental horror. The story is absolutely amazing and has some of the most shocking moments in resident evil IMO, and the search for Ethan’s daughter rose by the end of the game I felt like I actually cared about rose and wanted her back just like ethen and felt his exhaustion from all he had been through.… Expand
  75. TheDrester
    Apr 11, 2022
    9
    much larger than expected, I genuinely thought the whole game would be spent in the castle and I was ecstatic to learn that I was wrong. Additionally there is one segment towards the middle of the game that made me wanna watch Hereditary for comfort. Flawless terror all round!
  76. andrejS_de
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil Village is way better game than i expected it to be. Nice graphics, fun gameplay, cool locations. But its little bit to short.
  77. JackKrauser
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    One word is enough: Perfect.

    A game could be so well adapted to the fps genre. It's great in every way, not just gameplay.
  78. Esconarrr
    May 9, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really wanted to give this game a very high 8/10, but felt a 9 was viable. i love the twist with Ethan, visually gorgeous game. I dont think i disliked any location, i thought id hate the factory as soon as it happened but really good. Small knit picks like the inventory not being allowed to switch guns around like Resident Evil 4. And that the game spoon feeds me on how to make combinations in the inventory.

    Throw backs to original game and boulder comment had me creased.    … Expand
  79. LEONDELIRIOUS
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    resident evil is back
    the game is short I won't lie I expected more but so far the story was great the villains were great the bosses were epic and I really enjoyed everything about it it's more of an action take over from re7 but I really enjoyed it and I'm waiting for the DLC
  80. loveQurzl
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Шикарное продолжение великой франшизы.
    Потрясающий сюжет и геймплей. Игра - сплошной аттракцион, который дарит разные эмоции от прохождения. Игра на часов 15-20.
    Единственное пререкание - улучшить боевую систему. Нужно сделать её более мобильной. (уворот, уклонение) Отталкивание не совсем помогает. В остальном - шедевр. Капком очень постарались. Игра сделана с душой. Обязательно к    Шикарное продолжение великой франшизы.
    Потрясающий сюжет и геймплей. Игра - сплошной аттракцион, который дарит разные эмоции от прохождения. Игра на часов 15-20.

    Единственное пререкание - улучшить боевую систему. Нужно сделать её более мобильной. (уворот, уклонение) Отталкивание не совсем помогает.

    В остальном - шедевр. Капком очень постарались. Игра сделана с душой. Обязательно к прохождению.    … Expand
  81. Aynex
    May 13, 2021
    9
    Great game ................................................................
  82. Shikakai1
    May 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Top Game....some points at this story are not perfect....like the heissenberg boss fight... and i liked 7 a bit more...... but **** resident evil village is so ****ing awesome....im happy to live in a time where i can play so amazing stuff… Expand
  83. LironesAlviento
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Me declaro fan absoluto de la nueva dirección que ha cogido Capcom con la saga, tanto los remakes como el 7 y el 8, me ha parecido un juego super variado, con una mezcla perfecta entre supervivencia y acción, se parece por momentos al 4 y siendo este junto con el 7 mis resident preferidos, este no podía estar muy lejos del podio, un gran juego sin duda.
  84. darbys
    May 9, 2021
    9
    Don't listen to the critics. This is the one of the best RE games, its up there with RE4, 2Remake. RE8 blows RE7 outta the water. The combat is less clunky and more tight, tons of enemy variety. And more but i dont feel like typing. Trust me and get tgis ine
  85. JD1872
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Overall a very enjoyable experience, I wouldn’t say it takes the game to the next level on the new gen of consoles but it focuses on what has been good in previous games.

    It took me about 12 hours to play through while not fully exploring all side quests so not that short and has plenty of replay ability. Thought the bosses could have been more challenging, I spent more time being    Overall a very enjoyable experience, I wouldn’t say it takes the game to the next level on the new gen of consoles but it focuses on what has been good in previous games.

    It took me about 12 hours to play through while not fully exploring all side quests so not that short and has plenty of replay ability.

    Thought the bosses could have been more challenging, I spent more time being concerned about whether my ammo would last while beating most of them in the first attempt    … Expand
  86. FirstSpawn
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    На мой субъективный взгляд, это очень крутое продолжение 7-ой части. Всё на уровне, спасибо большое разработчикам!
  87. psxpro5
    May 13, 2021
    9
    White person village this time around... nobody cries. An actual story with the mindless combat this time around woot! Graphics... same as re7... Decent ride I am not sure in this day and age you should charge full price for 10 hours of content even if it is decent but this is a RE fanboy (Me) 9/10 Everyone else 7/10. Worth a play for everyone at half the price, a must have for RE fans.
  88. reven11
    May 8, 2021
    9
    The game is amazing
    I really like almost everything about this game! Story - characters - gameplay - visual and so on...
    But with all of that my finall score so far is 9.2
  89. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    For me, that was the best AAA of 2021 (that shows how 2021 was strange). The game itself is pretty good, with awesome localization to portuguese, a nice plot and good mechanics. I really like the versatility that the Resident Evil franchise has shown since RE7, and I hope they keep rocking from many years ahead!
  90. Dipalay
    Jul 4, 2021
    9
    In terms of story, the game is at the highest possible level. Gameplay is enjoyable as always. Capcom did the job for a medal. The only drawback I encountered was the slow pace of the game, when it was below 30FPS, which made the dialogues start too quickly in relation to the game.
    9/10
  91. L0st_
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    How good this game is. The atmosphere pouring out of the screen, a lonely and mysterious village, excellent graphics and an excellent, exciting and interesting story that answers many questions related to the universe. I recommend it with all my heart
  92. asian-fantasy3
    May 10, 2021
    9
    I give it 9/10.
    Atmosphere, villains, surroundings, character and level design, soundtracks from the game, everything is at the top. Better game and story than the last of us part2 for example.
    A few more harder puzzles and ability to go back to certain places after the quest is done. Castle Dimitrescu is completly cut off the village after you kill Alcina, same goes for other bosses.    I give it 9/10.
    Atmosphere, villains, surroundings, character and level design, soundtracks from the game, everything is at the top. Better game and story than the last of us part2 for example.
    A few more harder puzzles and ability to go back to certain places after the quest is done. Castle Dimitrescu is completly cut off the village after you kill Alcina, same goes for other bosses.
    And Heisenberg, wasted potential.    … Expand
  93. RyXi
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Me encanto en gameplay en general, lo único y como de costumbre un poco débil en los resident evil, la historia, pero dejándolo de lado, buen gameplay, los gráficos, la ambientación, excelentes
  94. ResidentEmblem
    May 10, 2021
    9
    This game is awesome: It’s a mix between RE2, 4 and obviously 7, with all of its pros but almost none of its cons. It’s funny, has a regular puzzle game and the gameplay is 7ths but it feels better in overall.
    Ethan in this game has a way better character development that in 7 but still no 0’s C-Development.
    Pros: -Good story with Chris redfield participation. -Tomb Rider-Like crafting    This game is awesome: It’s a mix between RE2, 4 and obviously 7, with all of its pros but almost none of its cons. It’s funny, has a regular puzzle game and the gameplay is 7ths but it feels better in overall.
    Ethan in this game has a way better character development that in 7 but still no 0’s C-Development.
    Pros:
    -Good story with Chris redfield participation.
    -Tomb Rider-Like crafting recipes
    -A gunplay way better than 7ths
    -Enjoyable Boss fights and music
    -The best exploration (no map) in the whole series

    Cons:
    -WHY TF THERE ARE WEREWOLVES?!!
    -Has almost no extra content
    -Isn’t re playable at all

    Overall: it’s a good game and I enjoyed it soooo much. I was hyped and this game fulfilled my expectations. I had fun doing the treasures secondaries, the villains were memorable and it was fun to have trillions of bullets after playing the originals.
    Gameplay: 7/10 because the short FOV makes you sick after 30 minutes.
    Story: 9/10 very great, it only needed to be progressive and not a bunch of text at the en of the game
    Music: 6/10 I can barely remember some songs that are pretty great but aren’t memorable Keyboard controls: 0/10 the sensitivity sucks and you have to be close to the screen (Motion sickness with that FOV) If it was for me I would give it a 10/10 because I genuinely loved it, but being as objetive as I can; I give it a 8,5/10. The story isn’t as great as 0’s but the gameplay it’s probably the best it can get without going out the Re experience (COF RE6 COF) only better configs for pc and it would be a solid 9.    … Expand
  95. TheChemist3
    May 10, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 9/10 !!! Nous avons un mélange de plusieurs styles de jeu des anciens Résident Evil. Tout ce qui a de meilleur sur les vieux Résident Evil sont regroupés sur Village. Un des meilleurs Résident Evil réaliser depuis Résident Evil 2. Cependant j'aurais aimer avoir plus peur … Expand
  96. AbStractAce
    May 10, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil 8 is a great game. the game runs very well on pc, and a lot of the problems i had were nothing to do with the performance. the game is beautiful, and the story i actually really enjoyed. having played re4 and re7 it does take inspiration from those games, but also has a little of re5 and some other games as well. i enjoyed this game way more than re7 and i loved re7. totallyResident Evil 8 is a great game. the game runs very well on pc, and a lot of the problems i had were nothing to do with the performance. the game is beautiful, and the story i actually really enjoyed. having played re4 and re7 it does take inspiration from those games, but also has a little of re5 and some other games as well. i enjoyed this game way more than re7 and i loved re7. totally recommend this game only reason why i don't think its 10/10 is cause one of the areas felt short, and i would of loved that area to have a little more, but other than that story, graphics, gameplay amazing game. Thank You Capcom!!!… Expand
  97. XDGamiinG
    May 10, 2021
    9
    I find it an excellent game, excellent graphics, very good optimization for pc, I loved it.
  98. GoaT_FriKs
    May 11, 2021
    9
    Desde mi punto de vista como un fan más de la saga résident evil, este juego me parece un regalo por parte de Capcom, nos brinda una narrativa que se ve que está trabajada, nos dan un escenario que se nota vivo, nos da un mapa más grande y explorable... Si que es verdad que tiene al final un poco de acción pero se combina perfectamente. En general me parece un gran juego.
  99. Leohh
    May 12, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this game.
    I must confess that I am not the oldest fan of RE games, but in the last 5-6 years I have gained a great passion for this franchise and I am very pleased with this latest entry. The game feels amazing with great atmosphere and a very solid story that (for me) changed my perspective on Ethan Winters for the better and I can't wait to see what comes next, though, the ending did leave me worried as for what happens in the next installment to the other characters given that it sets up Rose (now a young adult) as a new main character.. and for the record I would be very interested in Ethan coming back in the future in whatever form because I will be missing this guy..    … Expand
  100. SouthernTrendBC
    May 12, 2021
    9
    I had a blast with this game! It’s so good! It’s up there with RE2 remake & RE4 for me. The story is very engaging. The twists and turns this story took was very riveting.
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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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