Resident Evil Village

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6.9

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  1. Willlhelm
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Resident evil 8 is one of the best resident evil games and has a good amount of horror and action. For reference it's like 4 and 7 combined but scarier than 4 and more action than 7. Villains are very good imo and ethan is alot better than he was in 7. Some of the puzzles are pretty good and satisfying too. If you like survival horror games or or resident evil games then you will love this game.
  2. MX1341
    May 13, 2021
    9
    I started RE games not long ago.. after playing RE7 with a lot of tension.. I was ready for 8 and it is a great game.. little bit more action based but that’s because the combat feels a little more fluid.. and that’s a good thing in my book. No run and gun game but run and shoot as good as possible! Then run… loved the graphics and story..
  3. Watatsumi
    May 16, 2021
    9
    This was my first RE game that I played, though i've watched RE games since 1 so you can take this as a layman's review: The visuals, the gameplay, the story and bosses for most of the game is memorable, beautiful and really fun to encounter. This game is one of the most fun first person game I've played in a while. The only issues I've had with it boil down to the Heisenberg boss battleThis was my first RE game that I played, though i've watched RE games since 1 so you can take this as a layman's review: The visuals, the gameplay, the story and bosses for most of the game is memorable, beautiful and really fun to encounter. This game is one of the most fun first person game I've played in a while. The only issues I've had with it boil down to the Heisenberg boss battle and Chris's lvl being excessive action shooter gameplay that was not frightening at all. A colleague of mine who's played every game found these two parts annoying and just flat in its delivery of what he enjoys from these games: puzzles, crazy zombies/bosses, and fear. And I cant disagree with him. How you beat Heisenberg almost felt as ridiculous as chris punching boulders all over again. and Being Chris with endless bullets and grenades that take everything down instantly is just... well boring. That being said, exploring the village and experiencing the first bosses and their respective locations makes this game a well worth buy. If you like horror games, like the RE franchise, or just want to play a good game, this is one to pick up.… Expand
  4. Crosswell99
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good game overall for this year 2021 and a nice follow-up to RE7. The antagonists Dimitrescu (it is clear that she alone sold the game a lot), lady Bonnaviento and Heiselberg gave Ethan a hard time and had a lot of relief. Lady Bonnaviento is the one I found the most frightening, and not unlike an episode of Saw, although her chapter is not long. As for Mordeau, I think he was more of a filler antogonist and Miranda was sorely lacking for the final boss of a game like this. I personally think they should have kept Heiselberg's father as the final boss. There's also the Duke who made interesting references to the merchant in RE4. Chris' intervention in the game was great too. It's true that you don't understand what's going on until about 80-90% of the way through the game, before that everything is confusing and inconsistent.… Expand
  5. verygameryname
    May 19, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Resident Evil Village is one of the best game in this long RE franchise.

    The characters are really unique and some have their backstory, Ethan Winters (the guy we played) really have developed from the events of RE 7 (the bakers incident), he freaks out sometimes but most of the time he talks **** and challanged the boss which i found quite funny, The bosses are also very unique in their own way and i'm glad their backstory was explained not from some cutscene, the best boss was probably Karl Heissenberg which was the last of the 4 lords, Lady D have the look but Heissenberg have the personality and charisma, Donnie and angie boss fight section was the scariest part of the game and i see this part is probably what Silent Hill could have been.

    The gun gameplay is nice and the puzzle rewards was very rewarding, The Duke merchant was also a nice thing to add.

    The Chris Redfield part was great and i get some of DOOM vibes while playing him, although i really wish capcom makes it longer.

    Pros:
    1.Great action/horror game
    2.Great gameplay
    3.NGL but grown up rose kinda pretty
    4.Perfect emotional scene

    Cons:
    1.Not much ammo tho, in my case, sometimes i have few ammo left after defeating boss or stronger enemies.

    Conclusion: It's a GOTY contender but i'd be suprised to see this game wins it    … Expand
  6. SYNTH_1
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Being the sequel of one of the best survival-horror games of the decade its not that easy, but resident evil village manages to create something new through old good elements from the RE franchise and adding an atmosphere really inspired in classical horror monsters such as werewolves, vampires and even frankenstein. The game has more action than resident evil 7 (not a bad thing), itBeing the sequel of one of the best survival-horror games of the decade its not that easy, but resident evil village manages to create something new through old good elements from the RE franchise and adding an atmosphere really inspired in classical horror monsters such as werewolves, vampires and even frankenstein. The game has more action than resident evil 7 (not a bad thing), it balances perfectly horror and action, creating a unique playability, in the entire game the atmosphere flows between the two of them, switching depending the areas and enemies. The bossfights were great, except one of them.
    The story is sophisticated, interesting and thrilling, the rhytm is a bit slow in some parts but not for too long, as you advance in the game you will fell like if you were in a fable. The characters and antagonists are pretty nice, the most charismatic one is Karl Heisenberg, on the other hand, Ethan becomes a more interesting character in this one playing the role of father.
    Something bad about the gameplay, the enemies moves by zones,what i mean with this is that if you walk away of an specific area were some enemies appear they will inmediatly turn and get away from there.
    Personally, i really enjoyed the game, there is people saying that the game is too short, the game lasts 10 hours and if we have in mind the replayability and the extra mode "the mercenaries" that is going to give us a lot more hours (like every resident evil game). I extremely recommend this game if you liked resident evil 7 or resident evil 4, for me was one of the best RE games on the saga, at least in the top 5.    … Expand
  7. Minos_
    May 24, 2021
    9
    for me it was satisfactory, it was wonderful, the graphics are incredible the story and very well told, but not everything is flowers, I didn’t like the control on the PC I found it slower, but it didn’t affect gamepl
  8. MrChameleon
    May 28, 2021
    9
    Capcom slaying it with yet another bombastic release!
    Story and Gameplay are wacky as usual for RE Games.
    Don't listen to reviewers saying the Story is wierd. RE is never winning an Oscar. That is what they always were. And I love them for it. (Jill Sandwich *cough*, Leon *Cough*, PUNCHING A BOULDER *Memes*) Action- and Horror Elements are sprinkeled troughout the suprisingly big    Capcom slaying it with yet another bombastic release!
    Story and Gameplay are wacky as usual for RE Games.
    Don't listen to reviewers saying the Story is wierd. RE is never winning an Oscar.
    That is what they always were. And I love them for it.
    (Jill Sandwich *cough*, Leon *Cough*, PUNCHING A BOULDER *Memes*)

    Action- and Horror Elements are sprinkeled troughout the suprisingly big Map.
    Graphicly almost flawless. Some clipping and overlapping here and there. And some textures you shouldn't see upclose.

    Sadly not a Ten because after playing it 3 times for the chievos i hardly find any reason to play it again. Seeing it once, twice was exciting but not anymore. Still, a lasting impression was made.

    Conclusion:
    Blocking Blades with my bare Hands never felt better.    … Expand
  9. Woolee
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    1. “Short game or it’s 8 hours only.” This is straight up WRONG. The game can easily take more than 12 hours to finish. Some even beat it in more than that. The in-game timer literally lies to you, if you’ve played 12 hours, it will tell you that you spent 7 or 8 hours. RE8 has more e
  10. HIRBOD
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    nice game for SURVIVAL-HORROR and RE games fan
    VILLAGE , CASTLE , SWAMP and other areas have a perfect and unique Atmosphere
    all boss fights are hard enough and cool too!
    but i think RE8 must be scarier than it was and have more jump scares
    but at last it was a wonderful RE for all RE fans in the world !
  11. uninvited_guest
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    A very entertaining mix of action and horror. Good story as well. Memorable antagonists. Uninspired puzzles. Great atmosphere and sound design. Good gameplay. Overall, a more focused and cohesive experience compared to RE7.
  12. TheSHChronicles
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil 8 Village feels like a classic resident evil game bringing back the quirkiness that the franchise was famous for. It takes inspiration from various previous RE titles, yet it feels like its own new game. It continues the story from RE7 which felt like a soft reboot, that brought a breath of fresh air to the franchise and add to its charms. It delivers both on the horror andResident Evil 8 Village feels like a classic resident evil game bringing back the quirkiness that the franchise was famous for. It takes inspiration from various previous RE titles, yet it feels like its own new game. It continues the story from RE7 which felt like a soft reboot, that brought a breath of fresh air to the franchise and add to its charms. It delivers both on the horror and action fronts while offering the players a bunch of highly detailed and well thought out places to explore. Each of these places feels like a completely different horror game which is loosely tied up by the Village serving as its centre point and main area. If you are a fan of horror games or a fan of the RE franchise in general, then it is definitely the game for you to check out. It is one of the best horror experiences that you can play right now.

    Full Review at: https://www.theshchronicles.com/post/resident-evil-village    … Expand
  13. Dan9el99
    Dec 26, 2021
    9
    Die Fortsetzung von RE 7 ist ein grandioses Best-Off des Survival Horrors, das viele Nischen der Fantasy- / Horrorwelt abdeckt. Außerdem sind sowohl Story als auch Charaktere (vor allem die jetzt schon ikonische Lady Dimitrescu) deutlich ausgereifter als beim Vorgänger. Das Spiel wird jedoch in der zweiten Hälfte etwas schwächer als zum nahezu perfekten Beginn (9/10).
  14. Ellie_Williamss
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    Это хорошая. Не такая страшная как 7, но всё же моментами и тут бывает очень жутко.
  15. Colbykae
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    The incredible visuals, lovable villains, overarching story, and incredibly fun gameplay of Resident Evil Village craft one of the best games of 2021. Resident Evil Village takes the best aspects of previous games in the franchise, that being the incredible action of Resident Evil 4 and the spine-chilling horror of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Gameplay is one of the greatest part of thisThe incredible visuals, lovable villains, overarching story, and incredibly fun gameplay of Resident Evil Village craft one of the best games of 2021. Resident Evil Village takes the best aspects of previous games in the franchise, that being the incredible action of Resident Evil 4 and the spine-chilling horror of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Gameplay is one of the greatest part of this game with unique battles against all your strange foes, going to a certain extent of constructing a genuinely fun game.… Expand
  16. pestilenthu
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Fantastic survival horror game with an outdated combat system but gorgeous graphics.
  17. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  18. greatdocbrown
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    Has become my favourite in the series. The performances from the actors is the best in the franchise, and everything in the game feels like an improvement over what Resident Evil 4 was doing. If you're looking for action horror in the Resident Evil franchise, this is the best one for that.
  19. korku
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Generally nice. It has everything you expect from a horror game. Combat system is nice. The place and environment are beautiful. I think the music is insufficient, but I did not feel the lack.
  20. JPKarma
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    De fato um excelente jogo, com um bom combate, uma história muito envolvente, um protagonista que agora é banhado em carisma e uma diversidade de cenários que é muito boa. Ora somos apresentados à uma vila opressiva e tensa, ora a um castelo belo e labiríntico, ora a um ambiente aquático, ora a uma casa que a primeira vista é assustadora e isso só vai se intensificando, e assim por diante.De fato um excelente jogo, com um bom combate, uma história muito envolvente, um protagonista que agora é banhado em carisma e uma diversidade de cenários que é muito boa. Ora somos apresentados à uma vila opressiva e tensa, ora a um castelo belo e labiríntico, ora a um ambiente aquático, ora a uma casa que a primeira vista é assustadora e isso só vai se intensificando, e assim por diante. É uma gigantesca evolução do Resident Evil 7, e pra mim acerta quase que perfeitamente a dosagem entre tensão, survivor horror e ação. Este jogo me convenceu das coisas bizarras que uma arma biologia pode virar sem forçar muito minha suspensão de descrença, e o dinamismo e a exploração me manteve entretido e envolvido o tempo todo.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. MetroidMan26
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    This game was great! I've been playing through all of the RE's for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed this game, and it's probably my favorite out of the series.

    I see a lot of RE fans crapping on the game, because they don't like the direction it went into. I honestly think it's people wearing clouded nostalgia goggles, because a lot of them make references to the previous games.    This game was great! I've been playing through all of the RE's for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed this game, and it's probably my favorite out of the series.

    I see a lot of RE fans crapping on the game, because they don't like the direction it went into. I honestly think it's people wearing clouded nostalgia goggles, because a lot of them make references to the previous games.

    It's to the point where people are calling people who like the game, dumb, brainless and other names, because it's not as convoluted as the first game in the series. I enjoyed RE1 but damn did I have to look up a guide so many times, because I didn't want to walk around the maze of a house with those **** camera angles, just to find what I was missing.

    Village's atmosphere was great, the story was engaging, I love how the whole game was based around the children's story at the start of the game. Very neat idea. The music was amazing. I'm a sucker for FPS games and they did it right, with still having a lot of the RE aspects in it. The feeling of being stuck in the castle with crazy witches was terrifying. Got a few jump scares when they would manifest in front of me.
    The water section was probably my favorite. The giant fish was awesome and was terrifying with the urgency of the tasks.

    RE7 was my favorite, but 8 took the win!

    My only complaint is at the start of the game, surviving the lycan attack felt next to impossible, but maybe that's because I was on hardcore.

    Overall. I give this game a solid 9 (if I could give it a 9.5 I would) out of ten! Definitely recommend!    … Expand
  23. Makaveli
    May 9, 2021
    8
    When I first started playing the game I had mixed feelings about it. I didn't like how the game started out , felt very scripted in a very bad way. The game gets better after surviving the werewolf attack. The castle was a lot of fun but I was disappointed because I thought we would see the tiddy lady more but she isnt in the game a whole lot.
    I still don't like Ethan as a character and I    When I first started playing the game I had mixed feelings about it. I didn't like how the game started out , felt very scripted in a very bad way. The game gets better after surviving the werewolf attack. The castle was a lot of fun but I was disappointed because I thought we would see the tiddy lady more but she isnt in the game a whole lot.
    I still don't like Ethan as a character and I didnt care for the ending of the game as I saw it coming from the beginning. My fiancee who doesn't play games was also mentioning things that would happen before they would happen.. So the game is predictable but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing.
    I actually like the direction that the games are going in. It's a much better direction then zombies with machine guns and super intelligence. For Resident Evil to stay alive they needed to change the formula and I think they did a fantastic job....On PC there is no FOV slider which sucks because the game feels like your playing inside a shoe box with a wide angle lens. It can be hard on the eyes at times especially when moving quickly.
    I was hoping the puzzles would be a lot harder in this one but they are retard proof. It would be nice if there were some challenging puzzles but they are pretty straight forward. I would also like to mention that on normal difficulty this game is way too easy. I regret not playing on a harder difficulty the first time around. I blew right though the game without much trouble.

    It's a very fun game. Short and sweet. I like it a bit better than resident evil 7 and as much as I loved Resident Evil 7 , I didnt really feel like replaying that game. Resident Evil 8 I feel like I want to replay so I suppose that is a good thing. I didn't try mercenaries yet.

    If you are use to fps games I suggest playing on hardcore the first time around as normal is a cakewalk. On normal there is ammo everywhere and you can also craft your own ammo too, you never really feel like you are in danger like the old resi games..

    I said a lot of negatives but I dont think the game deserves less than an 8.    … Expand
  24. Strumbore
    May 8, 2021
    8
    It's a fun game.
    I took almost an entire day to beat it (restarts and all).
    The writing is pretty awful but you don't dwell on it until almost the very end. I think that about 30 minutes before the game ends, the script takes a really stupid turn (more stupid than you were expecting, anyway). This doesn't include the "twist" (air-quotes). At the end I felt like the developers were    It's a fun game.
    I took almost an entire day to beat it (restarts and all).
    The writing is pretty awful but you don't dwell on it until almost the very end.
    I think that about 30 minutes before the game ends, the script takes a really stupid turn (more stupid than you were expecting, anyway). This doesn't include the "twist" (air-quotes). At the end I felt like the developers were trying to send a message (literally--with cards) that they were nuking the improvements of the series since RE 7, and that was a real let-down. But I liked this game a lot despite all the missteps and you will too.    … Expand
  25. p1menta
    Oct 21, 2021
    8
    Ok, the game is fun and all (although the only point I felt anything close to scared was the baby part) but Lady Dimitrescu, that was such a hype before launch, being the first boss to die and never come back is sad.
    actually the bosses become more and more boring IMO. I wish it was exactly in the opposite order, so it would become more and more exciting.
    but yeah, thats just opinion,    Ok, the game is fun and all (although the only point I felt anything close to scared was the baby part) but Lady Dimitrescu, that was such a hype before launch, being the first boss to die and never come back is sad.
    actually the bosses become more and more boring IMO. I wish it was exactly in the opposite order, so it would become more and more exciting.
    but yeah, thats just opinion, maybe other people liked it this way.
    But something I bet NO ONE liked or even understood: wtf was that tank section by the end? really, it made me feel like an emoji from the 2000s @__@    … Expand
  26. Mahdiar
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 9
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    Overall : 8
  27. Chowjust
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    There may or may not be boulder punching. As someone who skipped Resident Evil 7 due to the change to first person, Village caught me attention due to the setting and it did not disappoint. It even swayed me on the first person perspective and is now my 3 favorite entry in the series.
  28. 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
  29. Hack
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    A weak start, but a strong finish. I found myself underwhelmed at the start, but the game gets better and better with time, so I'm glad I stuck with it.

    The performance issues caused by anti-piracy DRM are finally fixed, it took them 3 months and a lot of bad PR to patch the game but they finally have, and now it runs flawlessly. The RE engine always looks and runs great, which is why    A weak start, but a strong finish. I found myself underwhelmed at the start, but the game gets better and better with time, so I'm glad I stuck with it.

    The performance issues caused by anti-piracy DRM are finally fixed, it took them 3 months and a lot of bad PR to patch the game but they finally have, and now it runs flawlessly. The RE engine always looks and runs great, which is why it was so disappointing that Village initially had problems with stuttering.

    I finished the game in around 12 hours and I didn't explore 100%, so it's not as short as some people would have you believe.    … Expand
  30. MaximumD
    Jan 5, 2022
    8
    I bought this game on a steam sale and was pretty happy that it exceeded my expectations. I think it's the 3rd best Resident Evil game after RE2 Remake and RE4. I didn't really like 7 that much and since this was a direct sequel I was concerned. However, I have to admit I had a ton of fun playing this game and even beat it on the hardest difficulty. It takes elements from RE7 and RE4 andI bought this game on a steam sale and was pretty happy that it exceeded my expectations. I think it's the 3rd best Resident Evil game after RE2 Remake and RE4. I didn't really like 7 that much and since this was a direct sequel I was concerned. However, I have to admit I had a ton of fun playing this game and even beat it on the hardest difficulty. It takes elements from RE7 and RE4 and combines them to great effect. There is a lot of variety to the gameplay but also some weak tedious parts that drag the game down.

    Gunplay is pretty solid and the variety of weapons is nice. You'll mostly use the shotgun. It's typical RE stuff where you are extremely slow and have to manage by aiming well and controlling the situation. There are a few puzzles here and there but nothing reaching the level of RE past games. Thankfully, these sections do not last long you are soon back to blasting away werewolves and ghouls.

    I would say the highlight of the game is the infamous vampire lady's castle which is very vintage RE. It's got a little bit of everything. Puzzles, shooting, and exploration/item hunting. At that point you also have very few resources, so it's more in line with early RE games.

    The story is produced well but it does get a little out of control towards the end as usual. Although Capcom does a nice job of tying in canon from past games. There are some serious inconsistencies here though but you just have to remember this is a RE game so you just have to go with it. I was a little disappointed by the ending too. There also many little scripted sequences involving some of the non boss enemies in the game that add to the excitement and plenty of docs to read that expand on the story. It's worth is to read everything you find as it fleshes out the backstories on the bad guys.

    Graphically, it's pretty top notch too and the entire game is very immersive. The characters all have great detail and textures really pop. The environments are all well put together and it really pulls you in. I liked this much more than what we got in RE7, especially that terrible ship area.

    The game is a little bit on the short side but you can play through various times with some bonus weapons and even unlock infinite ammo to just have some fun. Also, Mercenaries mode returns for that replayability factor.

    In the end, I was pretty satisfied with this outing in the RE universe. It advances the series main story and ties up some loose ends. The action is solid but slow, like in RE4. You can almost say this like a remake of RE4, cuz the similarities are very many. You even have the mysterious merchant show up. Pleasantly surprised and looks like Capcom has this series back on track for the most part except for the terrible RE3 remake :(

    A solid 8 i think since there were some areas of the game that are pretty tedious and the story is a little loose here and there. Overall great though.    … Expand
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Metascore
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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