Resident Evil 7: biohazard

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  1. Davidnotavailab
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    I like resident evil formula a lot, however this game would ve worked better if had the same thing as re2 did where u can see if a room you ve explored has no more items u can get. The level design while its still mind blowing at times it isnt as well put together as sometimes i didnt know if i should keep some items or if theyre usages is gone. Also the last act felt a bit overwhelming,I like resident evil formula a lot, however this game would ve worked better if had the same thing as re2 did where u can see if a room you ve explored has no more items u can get. The level design while its still mind blowing at times it isnt as well put together as sometimes i didnt know if i should keep some items or if theyre usages is gone. Also the last act felt a bit overwhelming, like i totally wanted to be done with the game, and thats bad cuz the level design in that area was surprisingly well thought out… Expand
  2. DaweHolzer
    Apr 11, 2023
    7
    This game is pretty mixed imo. The protagonist is very lifeless, he barely seems to feel pain or any emotions, so i don't really care for his safety. The antagonits are way to goofy to take them seriously (Ramon Salazar kind of goofy). The story is a total mess with many flaws and stupid character decisions, (the world dumbest police officer suspects Ethan of wrongdoing, Jack cuts offThis game is pretty mixed imo. The protagonist is very lifeless, he barely seems to feel pain or any emotions, so i don't really care for his safety. The antagonits are way to goofy to take them seriously (Ramon Salazar kind of goofy). The story is a total mess with many flaws and stupid character decisions, (the world dumbest police officer suspects Ethan of wrongdoing, Jack cuts off Lucas' arm and he shoots himself in the head, all of this for no apparent reason). My other problem is with gameplay, you fight the same kind of enemies for the whole game and Ethan moves and turns like a snail, making - amongst others - the chainsaw fight with Jack very frustrating. But there are a lot of things to enjoy. The graphics are mind blowing, the sound design is superb, the Baker House and the boathouse sections are great and they feel like old Resident Evil, and Lucas' escape room felt really satisfying to figure out. Sadly we have the boring boat and salt mine section at the end.… Expand
  3. Danstars1
    Mar 31, 2023
    7
    Good horror game overall but they made imo so very odd decisions with the design. Last half of the game seems kinda phoned in aswell and pretty lackluster enemy variety but better than the few games preceeding it by far
  4. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    6
    Very memorable opening. This game has some extremely memorable set pieces and characters. The opening section of the house with Jack Baker is definitely the peak of the game. As a survival horror game this game somewhat delivers especially early on however it really doesn't take long before the game feels trivial and the second half of the game is far weaker with far less personality thanVery memorable opening. This game has some extremely memorable set pieces and characters. The opening section of the house with Jack Baker is definitely the peak of the game. As a survival horror game this game somewhat delivers especially early on however it really doesn't take long before the game feels trivial and the second half of the game is far weaker with far less personality than the starting half. With all that said it is still a good game and a good direction for the series with lots of room for refinement.… Expand
  5. CnPx98
    Oct 12, 2022
    5
    The game has a great story but there are things that just let it completely down. Melee is practically useless other then to open boxes. In a game lacking ammo this really doesn't make a lot of sense. It takes 6 stabs to the head to kill the avarage enemy. It's extremely difficult to use as it misses all the time. And enemies hit you more or less every time when you get close? The playerThe game has a great story but there are things that just let it completely down. Melee is practically useless other then to open boxes. In a game lacking ammo this really doesn't make a lot of sense. It takes 6 stabs to the head to kill the avarage enemy. It's extremely difficult to use as it misses all the time. And enemies hit you more or less every time when you get close? The player character "Ethen" is annoying as hell. Shows barely any care in serious situations and you don't get to see his face which doesn't work in a game like this. Certain parts of the game are boring and meaningless. Movement is far to slow although this was improved in re8. I didn't really enjoy spending half the game in 1 building and just constantly walking back on myself but some may feel different. The ending was quite good but I won't spoil it. Gun mechanics weren't bad. I think some weapons need small buff. The burner was terrible and dealt hardly any damage. The machine gun took like half a clip per kill.

    I hate infinite spawning enemies in any game. It's misleading and those who don't know about them could end up using countless supplies for no reason and in a game with limited resources it's a terrible idea. You could ruin your save through wasting resources for no reason. The best way to play this game is just to hardly ever kill anything unless you really need to and just run away, sometimes shoot to flinch the enemy allowing you to run past, get to a save room and they all die. Save rooms are in all areas to you never have to run far. Also enemies can't breach doors so while your running just close doors behind you. The fact you can do that in this game is just stupid to say the least. Bosses in this game are terrible and boring. They give you no feeling of accomplishment. You never know if your suppose to just shoot it or they have infinite health and you have to kill them through an objective. For example 1 boss you have to keep knocking them back every so many seconds with 1 headshot. If you didn't know this you could sit there and drain tons of ammo. In this game you always have an immortal NPC chasing you. You can't kill them until you are in a certain encounter. But it's just annoying. I didn't mind it once but when it's every level it gets old. You think you killed 1 but then another NPC is walking round. This game stretches recycling content to the max. Each boss has 3 encounters. Things are changed but it's still the same NPC. Another terrible idea is exploding loot crates. It's just a cheap way to damage the player because they can't be told apart. The only way you would know is if you knew it was there. It's a shame because the story in this game is amazing. But the gameplay is just disappointing and not thought out enough.    … Expand
  6. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    7
    Excellent first two acts a lackluster third act, overall a great change of pace in the series and awesome way to go back to the roots.
  7. bryan016
    Jul 17, 2022
    6
    Resident Evil 7 is a step back from the previous work of ares of the classic series.

    Graphics: I'm playing on the PS4 Pro and I have to say they are really good, in fact scary good. Music and soundtrack: It's just creepy enough to set the mood. Though it would have been nice to have the classic save room music in at least one location as an easter egg. Gameplay: weapons don't feel    Resident Evil 7 is a step back from the previous work of ares of the classic series.

    Graphics: I'm playing on the PS4 Pro and I have to say they are really good, in fact scary good.

    Music and soundtrack: It's just creepy enough to set the mood. Though it would have been nice to have the classic save room music in at least one location as an easter egg.

    Gameplay: weapons don't feel over powered. Also, I didn't have a ton of ammo to ever take on hordes of enemies but instead had to use my ammo carefully but I felt more powerful than other games like outlast meaning I could actually fight back!    … Expand
  8. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    6
    It's a really good game, but not a good experience from Resident Evil. The new camera is very slow. They all fight with the same type of enemy again and again.
  9. XV_
    Jul 9, 2022
    7
    Pros:
    + Good atmosphere
    + Nice tie in with the rest of the franchise
    + If you're into classic RE games this would feel familiar
    + Nice combat mechanics

    Cons:
    - Generic environment and characters
    - Easy to exploit
    - Forgettable
    - Feels limited on purpose

    Full review:
    https://uneducatedreviews.wordpress.com/2022/07/09/resident-evil-7-biohazard/
  10. V7q
    Jun 19, 2022
    7
    I recommend playing and familiarizing yourself with this game. I had fun playing this game.
  11. metinkurgun
    Jun 15, 2022
    7
    You pick up the saw and the beautiful game slips from your hands, replaced by sheer disappointment. A very good first half continues with a sad second half. You can stop the game halfway and try to imagine the last scene...
  12. Invidious25
    Jun 4, 2022
    7
    Resident Evil 7 (8/10 Terrifying Wife Finding Adventure): Resident Evil 7 (RE7) is a terrifying trek through a decrepit Louisiana property hounded by the psychotic Baker family. The game nails atmosphere and dread as the player slowly advances through the sprawling Baker mansion. I was surprised at how creepy and unsettling multiple sections throughout the game had me feeling. I wasResident Evil 7 (8/10 Terrifying Wife Finding Adventure): Resident Evil 7 (RE7) is a terrifying trek through a decrepit Louisiana property hounded by the psychotic Baker family. The game nails atmosphere and dread as the player slowly advances through the sprawling Baker mansion. I was surprised at how creepy and unsettling multiple sections throughout the game had me feeling. I was constantly checking corners and looking behind to make sure I was alone and safe. The game is full of interesting puzzles and worthwhile exploration. I enjoyed nabbing new guns and discovering hidden secrets. Later sections in the game do slow down the pacing, but I did appreciate the variety in setting. The game's story is interesting and worth experiencing. The Baker family’s descent into madness is well explained and the antagonists are all compelling and interesting. Staples of Resident Evil games such as crafting and limited resources make a return here. Both do an excellent job of allowing the player freedom in ammo choice and amplifying the need for resource conservation and exploration. The worst aspect of RE7 has to be the actual gunplay. Aiming feels unresponsive and clunky. This can largely be explained by the fact that RE7 was made for VR. The VR aiming and shooting is actually extremely precise. The boss battles are hit or miss with some being extremely fun and cinematic and others being cinematic but not very engaging. My most memorable moment has to be using a car to run down a boss in a climactic battle. Overall, RE7 succeeds in everything important and left me excited for the future of the franchise.… Expand
  13. Trunks252
    Mar 9, 2022
    6
    Survival seems to be much more of the focus this time (as opposed to action or horror), and that's fine with me. Gunplay is solid, exploration is interesting, and the story is alright.

    Unfortunately, this game is not scary and the environments were mostly dull. The only two that interested me were the ship and the birthday shed. The enemies were well designed and creepy, however.    Survival seems to be much more of the focus this time (as opposed to action or horror), and that's fine with me. Gunplay is solid, exploration is interesting, and the story is alright.

    Unfortunately, this game is not scary and the environments were mostly dull. The only two that interested me were the ship and the birthday shed. The enemies were well designed and creepy, however. Overall this is a solid game, but the horror aspect needs to be re-evaluated. I just don’t think this game feels very Resident Evil. It hits all the check boxes of the OG titles, but it just doesn’t feel the same.    … Expand
  14. SaQ1_Mixr
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    Pretty good but still does not compare to the classics. The same is still a good game of terror but it does not end up being a good Resident Evil for me.
  15. 613th
    Feb 7, 2022
    7
    My first game from the RE series.

    I was pleasantly surprised when I started the game. The atmosphere, the whole style, the graphics (for the 2017 game), the gameplay and the story itself of course - I really liked all of these. Some bad sides had shown for me closer to the end of the game - very strange shooting sometimes and not really great way to lead the plot to. The last third    My first game from the RE series.

    I was pleasantly surprised when I started the game. The atmosphere, the whole style, the graphics (for the 2017 game), the gameplay and the story itself of course - I really liked all of these.

    Some bad sides had shown for me closer to the end of the game - very strange shooting sometimes and not really great way to lead the plot to.
    The last third of the game spoils the impression of the whole story a little, but in sum we have the good story, with the good gameplay and the great atmosphere.    … Expand
  16. YuryKor
    Nov 22, 2021
    7
    Радует, что вернулись к классическому инвентарю и дизайну локаций.
    Не нравится однообразные противники. Ну и платный контент...
  17. BeboFett
    Jul 31, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the great disappointment of RE 6 (I know that many like it but...) Capcom decided to completely redesign the series.

    The truth is that at the beginning I was reluctant to try this title, but when I finally did, I didn't regret it. I don't think it's the best release of the saga but it certainly fulfills very well what is necessary to be a good videogame and a good Resident Evil.

    It has good puzzles, the horror and atmosphere is really scary and it has BOWs as it should be (not those shooting enemies since RE4 ).

    However, the enemies vary little and are boring, the first person perspective is not to my total liking (yes, there have been RE like that before, but spin-offs), I don't think you ever felt that vulnerability of a classic RE (pre-RE4) and in the end you feel like you're playing a Call of Duty. The "tone" of the horror is very "basic American horror movie" and that, even if it works, makes it stray quite far from the original tone and I feel it was too cliché.

    If this game had been in classic perspective like RE remake, it would have been much better, but I think even in first person it works.

    The plot is not bad, it just wants to be pretentious to the end to be pretty meh, the whole campaign seems something ghostly or paranormal, it feels like the biological side was only added at the end to fulfill that it's a Resident Evil and the "DLCs" of Chris and Zoe honestly are better and should have been in the normal campaign, not extras (even if one of them is free).    … Expand
  18. DavidHoltzer
    Apr 10, 2019
    6
    Even though the story is dumb, the protagonist is the worst in Resident Evil history, the enemies are lackluster and some of the dialogues are horrible i still can somewhat enjoy this game because of the sound design, mystery and exploration values. The DLCs are much better than the game itself though.
  19. Al1ne
    Jul 2, 2021
    5
    This game is boring,whit 2009 year graphic,bad story, normal puzzles,and not so bad gameplay, and the main, this game is not scary!There weren't any moment to scare me. Better play resident evil 2 remake.
  20. Natashenka95
    Jun 23, 2021
    6
    It is a good game but it has a low replayability, once you pass it you already know all the tricks for the following games. It is of very short duration, I liked that it is in the first person although there are many people who criticize it and a very good soundtrack and immersion in the story. I give it a 6 since I had very high expectations that have not been fully met
  21. Maugaran
    Jun 7, 2021
    6
    Nice Art Design, nice Story, too linear, too short. No Highlight but not bad.
  22. ZeroMajor
    Jun 4, 2021
    7
    With its dark mysterious atmosphere, life-threatening enemies, and well-leveled design, Resident Evil 7 does surprisingly well as an FPS horror game along with beautiful graphics to better capture the horror of what lies in the area to explore. The gameplay is great, it knows when you need it and when you use it, that is until you get to the boss fights though. The earlier chunk of it isWith its dark mysterious atmosphere, life-threatening enemies, and well-leveled design, Resident Evil 7 does surprisingly well as an FPS horror game along with beautiful graphics to better capture the horror of what lies in the area to explore. The gameplay is great, it knows when you need it and when you use it, that is until you get to the boss fights though. The earlier chunk of it is good but as it goes on, you soon realize how easy and lifeless the bosses are in their final stages, they don't feel like a final challenge but rather a cutscene only for us to click and press just simple buttons. The reason for it is because of its story that contradicts in certain places that makes the game starting to fall apart, thus leading to a lackluster end. Despite its short length and contradictory pieces in its game, you still have a very thrilling game to experience firsthand. If it was longer and had more details, I would've given this a positive point.… Expand
  23. Mithoslax
    May 9, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. no es re,personaje lamentable,poca variedad de enemigos,repetitivo,primera persona no le hace honor a la saga que vuelva la tercera persona o al menos metan mas variedad de enemigos,re5 y re6 mejores de largo,de largisimo… Expand
  24. Shaiitann88
    Apr 29, 2021
    7
    It's amazing how much the quality changes over the course of the game. Half of the game is well done with horror moments and puzzles; and the second - a rare mediocrity, where you just go and shoot. The game is one playthrough and too short...
  25. MacG
    Jan 28, 2021
    7
    A very atmospheric title that shows a lot of promise for future instalments, just let down a little from being very short, even by RE standards and a lack of enemy variety. The shift to 1st person works extremely well.
  26. Kalkotur
    Dec 28, 2020
    7
    First half of game was really well desinged with horror materials but I can't say the same for second half. It was quite lineer and boring.
  27. aelinae_g
    Dec 16, 2020
    7
    Le Jeu est intéressant dans l'ensemble les énigmes ont la bonne difficulté. Par contre j'ai pas trouvé que le jeux fasse extrêmement peur. Une histoire a faire en mode Chill sans problème
  28. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 21, 2020
    6
    I shouldn't be playing horrors and keep doing this to myself... But for a good game, it's worth to be frightened for a whole night. Well made, scary and, for a horror, not that predictable. I actually liked first person camera, however, because of that the main character seems blank. I kinda missed strong characters, such as Leon. The climate is very different from previous parts. ItI shouldn't be playing horrors and keep doing this to myself... But for a good game, it's worth to be frightened for a whole night. Well made, scary and, for a horror, not that predictable. I actually liked first person camera, however, because of that the main character seems blank. I kinda missed strong characters, such as Leon. The climate is very different from previous parts. It doesn't feel like playing a Resident Evil game, but just a pretty good horror.… Expand
  29. Leon2005
    Sep 26, 2020
    7
    This Resident evil game was decent. I hope Capcom goes back to third person perspective I hate first person games
  30. SuperK27
    Sep 19, 2020
    7
    This is a great game to revitalize the resident evil series, with a horror atmosphere to kick you off and great but horrifying combat to give you goosebumps. The ending was somewhat fairly quick and easy, I felt the game overall was a blast and would recommend this to any horror fan.
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#18 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 100
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  1. UploadVR
    Apr 23, 2017
    90
    Honestly, I don’t know if the world is ready for a game like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard in VR and that’s exactly what makes it so exhilarating.
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  2. App Trigger
    Apr 21, 2017
    90
    Whether played in VR or not, Resident Evil 7: biohazard is a thrilling game and it shouldn’t be missed. If you have the option to play the game with a PSVR, you should by all means do so. Regardless of how you play Resident Evil 7: biohazard, just be sure that you do because it is one of 2017’s finest releases and the constant stream of DLC keeps the nightmare alive.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 2, 2017
    88
    Gets under your skin by erasing past frills and putting you eyeball to eyeball with a new world of horror. [March 2017, p.60]
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