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  1. Dec 5, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First 10 minutes I almost crapped my pants next hour my mind left me and it felt like I was on autopilot 5 hours in wasn't too bad towards the final boss I wasn't that scared as I was annoyed final boss anti-climactic but spectical wasn't bad. Over all it deserves a 9/10 from me since it did what it set out to do, revitalize the survival horror genre and it was my first RE game that I (specifically) played Expand
  2. Dec 5, 2022
    9
    I am so glad this game exists, it rebooted the most dead and ruined horror game franchise out there, This game was a masterful comeback not only in Resident evil but in the horror department. To this day this game is terrifying and incredibly difficult at the start making your body almost tense up at times. It deals with tension so damn well going fully into the horror department. This isI am so glad this game exists, it rebooted the most dead and ruined horror game franchise out there, This game was a masterful comeback not only in Resident evil but in the horror department. To this day this game is terrifying and incredibly difficult at the start making your body almost tense up at times. It deals with tension so damn well going fully into the horror department. This is the best resident evil game since 4 and has now convinced me Capcom should solely focus on making the resident evil series a pure horror game series now instead of action like in 6. Expand
  3. Dec 25, 2022
    9
    a única coisa que eu achei mais ou menos medíocre nesse jogo foram os gráficos mas de resto achei quase impecável.
  4. Jan 14, 2023
    9
    Es ist ein Top Resident evil spiel.Egal op Grafik,Story oder horror Elemente,hier ist capcom wieder bei seinen wurzeln
  5. Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Cara que resident evil bom, dá pra tomar muito sustos com ele, recomendo.....
  6. Apr 13, 2023
    9
    First Resident Evil game I've played. This game was great. The setting was just so damn creepy. The gameplay was fun, puzzles were meh but the bosses were great. Going through each family member was cool af. I'd say the worst part is on the ship. Didn't like that part. But the rest of the game is great. Sure a RE game that doesn't really have zombies is weird, but I think it worked.
  7. Mar 16, 2023
    9
    One of the best experiences on VR ever. Even the DLC’s can be played in VR.
  8. Mar 20, 2023
    9
    Honestly this game is just peak survival horror and has everything you would want from a RE game the only down side is a lack of enemy variety.
  9. Apr 11, 2023
    9
    Man.. walking up to that house to the first time…. no idea what I was getting myself into. Loved the shadow puzzles and pretty much everything about this game. Looking forward to playing through again in VR. I enjoyed this one a lot more than Village (which was also pretty good.) Definitely worth a playthrough if you’re a horror fan.
  10. May 15, 2023
    9
    One of the awesome games i see. Game design, Characters, Mechanics. Its one of the best games i played.
  11. May 20, 2023
    9
    Un absoluto juegaso, una jugabilidad increíble, excelente historia que genera intriga y te dan ganas de seguir jugandolo, muy buenos acertijos y una banda sonora espectacular
  12. Jun 25, 2023
    9
    This game single-handedly saved the franchise. Bringing it back to its survival horror roots. RE7 will go down as one of the best in the franchise, as it tackled something new to Resident Evil... first person. It exceeded in a majority of areas, though the boat segment is a bit off-putting even though I kind of like it.

    Definitely a must play for all horror fanatics!
  13. Aug 2, 2023
    9
    eu ia dar 7 por conta de ser o setimo jogo, mas esse jogo merece mais que 7 ou 8

    e lá vamos nós...

    resident evil 7 é um jogo que reimagina completamente o conceito original da serie RE mantendo os puzzles e usando o survival horror da maneira correta, um exemplo de um survival horror e até mesmo de jogo semi mundo aberto. um dos melhores resident evil's com foco em horror já criado.
  14. Feb 11, 2017
    8
    Resident Evil 7 is a truly terrifying experience with a few interesting flaws.

    I want to address the claims of nauseous while playing first. As someone who has played 1000s of games from Atari to PS4 I have never felt this sick while playing a game until I played Resident Evil Biohazard, I was playing on a regular HDTV and I had to take breaks every 1 - 1.5 hours because I would get
    Resident Evil 7 is a truly terrifying experience with a few interesting flaws.

    I want to address the claims of nauseous while playing first. As someone who has played 1000s of games from Atari to PS4 I have never felt this sick while playing a game until I played Resident Evil Biohazard, I was playing on a regular HDTV and I had to take breaks every 1 - 1.5 hours because I would get terrible headaches and some nauseousness. I found that playing with the lights on reduced this dramatically but It's more fun to play games like this in the dark.

    The atmosphere and sense of dread were amazing and the mystery kept me coming back. Unlike many modern survival horror games, RE:7 didn't rely on jump scares and loud noises to startle the player. The atmosphere, in general. was unnerving and gorgeous. The sound design especially was on point; from subtle background noises to the score itself, RE:7 was on point. The visuals were very good, especially the characters models, but there were a few times that textures would get muddy upon close inspection. This seems a little strange as this franchise is known for making the player look through everything in detail.

    I found the setting the game in the Louisiana bayou to be a fresh change of pace that allowed for new and interesting environments. Without going into spoilers there are more areas than what are seen in the trailer and a few in particular were new and unique.

    Capcom used a few awesome new story-telling method such as interactive VHS tapes. These tapes found around the game are used to give insight into the past and depravity of the Baker family. Upon inserting the tape you take control of the individual holding the camera. These are particularly engaging and fascinating as they allow you to explore the same areas long before the events of the game. This leads to some fun puzzle solving and rewards if you paid attention.

    When it comes to combat it feels pretty good. The gunplay isn't perfect but it's not unfair. I was glad to see that Capcom when with a RE:5 style of shooting instead of something more akin to Resident Evil 4. The ability to move while looking down the scope in RE:4 felt unintuitive to me. The enemies aren't extremely varied. You have a handful of typical grunts and then you have the main characters/bosses. The first two, in particular, reminded me of nemesis which really put me on edge. Irritatingly, the final boss was far too easy.

    This game does deviate from the tried and true and that's why it shines in my opinion. Sure, you still have item boxes, standard inventory management, and some overused horror tropes but this game but it stands on its own as an amazing game. Just don't expect to be forced to backtrack through the same area 7 times because the developers thought it would be fun to include one-way doors near critical locations (I'm looking at you Resident Evil 1 & 2). There's decent replay value if you are looking to find all the collectibles and optional weapons. There are even multiple endings and a free story add-on that will come as DLC in Spring.

    The first person POV and chilling atmosphere make this a terrifying game and I applaud Capcom for trying something new with a well-loved series. This was was Resident Evil needed and I loved it. Biohazard might be the new best game in the franchise.
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  15. Dec 26, 2017
    8
    A well done game. Great visuals. Solid controls. Innovative scripting and some genuine scares. I had to shut it off a couple times and turn the lights on!
  16. Feb 19, 2017
    8
    This game is great but not amazing, it has almost the entire game a mixture of nice graphics with a lot of ugly textures. The gameplay is simple nothing special, it has the feeling of an Outlast game or Condemned. It is a Resident Evil game but that's it up to you to find out how the story clicks with the franchise.
    On the PlayStation VR side there's more fun and more immersion if you
    This game is great but not amazing, it has almost the entire game a mixture of nice graphics with a lot of ugly textures. The gameplay is simple nothing special, it has the feeling of an Outlast game or Condemned. It is a Resident Evil game but that's it up to you to find out how the story clicks with the franchise.
    On the PlayStation VR side there's more fun and more immersion if you have the capacity of play it for long periods of time without feeling nauseous. On the VR Graphics aspect, even on the PS4 Pro graphics doesn't look bad but not on par with the same quality as on the TV even on 720 or 1080p. They're just great on VR that the immersion experience is what it counts.
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  17. Jan 25, 2017
    8
    The game does go back to its roots. It is basally Resident Evil 1 in first person. The puzzles and interactions remind me strongly of the first game. The camera movement is slow but i do not think this is due to it being VR friendly but is reminiscent of the tank controls from the first and adds to the tension. The story is meh as all resident evil stories are and after the first couple ofThe game does go back to its roots. It is basally Resident Evil 1 in first person. The puzzles and interactions remind me strongly of the first game. The camera movement is slow but i do not think this is due to it being VR friendly but is reminiscent of the tank controls from the first and adds to the tension. The story is meh as all resident evil stories are and after the first couple of hours the scares where of. However as a 'soft' reboot of the resident evil series i think it succeeds and is a very good horror game. Expand
  18. Jan 28, 2017
    8
    I rate this 8, rather than 9 for one reason that only affects PS4 VR players. The game does not support move controllers. If you have experienced Batman Arkham VR or the game, I Expect You To Do, or the VR Worlds DVD with the Heist game, or Robinson's Journey, then you know how much move controllers add to the immersion of VR. Reassembling that shattered bomb trigger device by lifting andI rate this 8, rather than 9 for one reason that only affects PS4 VR players. The game does not support move controllers. If you have experienced Batman Arkham VR or the game, I Expect You To Do, or the VR Worlds DVD with the Heist game, or Robinson's Journey, then you know how much move controllers add to the immersion of VR. Reassembling that shattered bomb trigger device by lifting and turning and putting the pieces together with my hands in 3D in Batman Arkham VR was intensely immersive. Nothing like that is possible here, though. In fact, most of the VR titles I've played (the XWing simulation being the only exception) have used the move controllers and it feels quite compromising to use a regular controller with Resident Evil 7 when you're in VR mode. Here's hoping theyl add motion controller support with a patch. Expand
  19. Aug 15, 2018
    8
    Very good horror game, unfortunately im not fan of fpp and im not owning vr, anyway i enjoyed much more than last entries in series (since RE4, i think). Too bad later part of game is much less quality than earlier one, but still no so bad.
  20. Feb 19, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Shortened]

    In some ways Resident Evil 7 brings the series back down to earth and back to its roots, and yet in others it is even more fantastical than the last entry. Thankfully, one thing it does well is craft more believable and entertaining boss fights and encounters. Every enemy seems thought out rather than hastily thrown at you like Resident Evil 6 was wont to do. The Bakers and the other more powerful adversaries each come with their own specific methodology to battle, although a much more prepared player can potentially blitz their way through earlier encounters with sheer firepower and determination. Action is still a large part of the game, but it has taken a step towards being more cinematic so that the bulk of the experience can be returned to its horror roots. It makes for a better and overall more enjoyable and tenser experience to be sure. The gunplay and most melee moments are handled quite well although there are some unexpected hiccups here and there specifically where reactionary movement is concerned with special weapons. On the whole however, the first person perspective increases the enjoyability of the well-oiled combat both aesthetically and physically.

    All things considered, Resident Evil 7 is the return to form that the series needed even if it ultimately doesn’t change things up quite as much as it probably could or should’ve. It is by no means Resident Evil 4, but then that isn’t necessarily a bad thing either. It stands largely on its own although there are still obvious and subtle connections to the rest of the series, making it a tad clearer than expected as to just how it fits in with the other titles. The expansion of the universe and video game lore is welcome and for a series that constantly retcons its own ideas and even who’s alive and who’s dead, it largely adds onto the Resident Evil fiction without taking anything else away in turn. Given the chance, whether you’re a newcomer to the series or a longstanding fan, you should give the game a chance- it’s as good a jumping on point as any, especially given the lack of need to know information considering past titles.

    Concept: Reinvent the Resident Evil series as we know it, adding a breath of freshness to a series that has otherwise begun to grow stale over the years. Introduce new characters, a new plot, and new gimmicks along the way.

    Graphics: Particularly great animation and environmental work adds ambiance and aesthetic thrills to the tense adventure. Add in the fact that limbs are lopped off and gore is always present and you have a graphically sound and impressive piece of work.

    Sound: There is often little to no sound and yet that works in a genre such as this. When there is something to be said or done, the voice acting is about on par with most triple-A titles and doesn’t disappoint. The minimalist soundtrack ratchets the tension at all the right times as well.

    Playability: Exploration and tense combat are given their equal due and are the largest elements in play throughout the game. It handles well for the entirety of the campaign and is an incredibly well-played experience to boot.

    Entertainment: Most of the entertainment can be derived from the expansion of the lore and in-game details strewn about the world. Making subtle and not-so subtle connections to the other games in the series is what Capcom often does best and it works here better than it probably ever has before. In an experience that could’ve been largely standalone, Capcom unites Resident Evil 7 with previous titles in thrilling and interesting ways.

    Replay Value: Moderately High.

    Overall Score: 8.0
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  21. Jun 16, 2021
    8
    Вид от первого лица понравился, атмосфера моя, мрачно гнетуще мне такое нравится, про страшно не уверен, не думаю что сейчас выдуманное художественное произведение способно напугать, ну кроме скримеров разве что, стрельба реализована на приличном уровне. Вообщем получилось увлекательно, но как-то быстро закончилось, хотят тут еще DLC остались. 8/10Вид от первого лица понравился, атмосфера моя, мрачно гнетуще мне такое нравится, про страшно не уверен, не думаю что сейчас выдуманное художественное произведение способно напугать, ну кроме скримеров разве что, стрельба реализована на приличном уровне. Вообщем получилось увлекательно, но как-то быстро закончилось, хотят тут еще DLC остались. 8/10
  22. Jan 25, 2017
    8
    First off I would like to say that to me this game feels more like a Reboot than the next instalment of the Resident evil franchise. What makes it feel more like a reboot is the the series’ shift from a third to first person perspective. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. The first person perspective makes me feel like I am more a part of the game world and not just a spectatorFirst off I would like to say that to me this game feels more like a Reboot than the next instalment of the Resident evil franchise. What makes it feel more like a reboot is the the series’ shift from a third to first person perspective. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. The first person perspective makes me feel like I am more a part of the game world and not just a spectator watching the story play out. The first person perspective is a great addition, especially for the immersion aspect of a horror game. The game gets my heart racing and it does a great job of making me want more. The visuals are great and the scares are real. One thing that feels a little tedious is the inventory management but that also makes you question what is actually necessary for survival. I love the puzzles which get me thinking. But the interactions with the enemies feel like i’m just going in circles, it's like i'm playing a game of cat and mouse with them. All in all the game is good and is a solid 7.5. If you enjoy horror games I would definitely suggest picking this game up. Expand
  23. Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Very effective and terrifying moments with the family members interspersed by tense exploration of the creepy house and property. Could use more interaction with more family members since those are the best part of the game, and less of those rather annoying monsters in the basement that aren't scary or fun to deal with. It's also a shame that the game has no replay value after the mysteryVery effective and terrifying moments with the family members interspersed by tense exploration of the creepy house and property. Could use more interaction with more family members since those are the best part of the game, and less of those rather annoying monsters in the basement that aren't scary or fun to deal with. It's also a shame that the game has no replay value after the mystery has unraveled, but other than that this is definitely worth checking out. Expand
  24. Mar 25, 2022
    8
    The game is good. The first sections are really scary and atmospheric and did not play it on release because of it lol. I love it until the last sections of the game its like 2/3 of the game is really good and the 1/3 is like meh.. but overall its a great experience and I still remember every detail of it. Really good follow up after the disaster called re6 ;)
  25. Feb 24, 2017
    8
    After hearing all the comments that it is not "true" Resident Evil, no zombies etc I kept my expectations low when I had bought the game. I was positively surprised when I found that there are puzzles to solve, keys required to open doors, limited ammo, stash management which is exactly what legacy RE is all about.
    I really recommend this game for anyone who likes horror games and not
    After hearing all the comments that it is not "true" Resident Evil, no zombies etc I kept my expectations low when I had bought the game. I was positively surprised when I found that there are puzzles to solve, keys required to open doors, limited ammo, stash management which is exactly what legacy RE is all about.
    I really recommend this game for anyone who likes horror games and not only RE fans.
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  26. Jan 24, 2017
    8
    I'm sure the atmosphere created in this game could work much better in third person. But the game itself finally restores some of its raises. It's amazing how similar to the environments of Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil 4. The story and narrative has its flaws but this one undoubtedly is one of the best RE in the series.
  27. Dec 3, 2017
    8
    Resident evil 7 feels like a survival horror fps game? Yes.
    It feels like a true resident evil game? No.
    Is it worth playing? Of course. Is it scary? Yes. When I played the demo I didn't liked the idea of a fps game, and I disliked the main characters for being kind of weak and not memorable like Leon, Chris or even Ark Thompson. But after my friend got it I went to his home to play
    Resident evil 7 feels like a survival horror fps game? Yes.
    It feels like a true resident evil game? No.
    Is it worth playing? Of course.
    Is it scary? Yes.

    When I played the demo I didn't liked the idea of a fps game, and I disliked the main characters for being kind of weak and not memorable like Leon, Chris or even Ark Thompson.
    But after my friend got it I went to his home to play it during the weekend, and let me tell you it is a really good and creepy game. You will feel rewarded after killing each enemy, and the atmosphere is amazing. The level design is not the best, but it is very well designed, the swamp, the houses and the trailer, all scary places and there is some good vibe about the scenarios. The graphics are good enough and the sound will make you insecure and scared, like there's somethin lurking in the darkness. The gameplay could have been designed better,but you really feel rewarded for your good aim, and most (if not all) enemies have a weak point, and you will find that some weapons work better against certain enemies, that right there is clever design. Puzzles are present and most of them are kind of easy to figure out but still very funny and you have to think and reason the solutions. The inventory design should have been like the classic resident evil games, but this inventory is in real time, wich I disliked the idea at first, but being honest it would be much easier if the inventory wasn't in real time. The key objects are very interesting and you can notice that they put effort in designing the doors, the objects and even the objects that you can watch but can't pick up. The whole world in resident evil 7 is worth looking at and you will feel rewarded for exploring each place. There are clues that guide you where to find some items or how to solve puzzles, and some other files will tell you the story of the game, wich is interesting but it could have been much better, like using better characters and using places related to umbrella or some kind of lab, but it's still a very good plot that has nothing to do with previous resident evil games, wich is very dissapointing.
    Finally, this game is funny, scary and immersive, The ammo and healing items are very limited and you should use them wisely, that's what I call survival horror, Hope the next entry in the series will return to 3rd person and add some more creepy music to the game.
    Beware of long loading times, that is not a good thing, thankfully you don't have to wait much between cutscenes.
    I give this game a 6.4, which is closer to 6 than 7, and if you are wondering if it is worth buying, let me tell you that you won't be dissapointed. Resident evil series is not dead yet.
    Good:
    + Good atmosphere and creepy places
    + Cleverly designed puzzles
    + This game is not hard at all, the difficulty is just normal
    + Nice graphics and audio
    + Good artwork and objects design
    + True survival horror elements, very limited resources and rewarding exploration
    + Plenty ammount of resources to be found, but they are still limited because some enemies take too much bullets to die.

    Bad:
    - Repetitive enemies and tedious gameplay (sometimes)
    - Awful boss fights (not all of them)
    - Confusing plot and uninteresting characters
    - Main character is too weak and has terrible voice acting.
    - Overpowered enemies and bosses, they take too many shots to die but they are still easy and predictable.
    - Unrealistic and cliche moments, like shooting that old man and he don't even react to the bullets, or like when you plug your leg back just with some liquid.
    - Terrible designed madhouse mode, wich only exposes the gameplay flaws of this game, this game does not have much replay value after all.

    6/10
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  28. Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This game will startle you, make you jump, and say a few obscenities out loud. The story ties in, eventually, with the original resident evil franchise. and the new first person approach works. This is the first attempt in this direction and I think it will be improved upon if they continue down this path. Overall I liked the game enough to finish it and start playing again. I willThis game will startle you, make you jump, and say a few obscenities out loud. The story ties in, eventually, with the original resident evil franchise. and the new first person approach works. This is the first attempt in this direction and I think it will be improved upon if they continue down this path. Overall I liked the game enough to finish it and start playing again. I will Download the add ons as well. Expand
  29. Mar 1, 2018
    8
    Been a resident Evil Fan since the first on PC way back in the 90s. Seen the franchise evolve. Seen the good and the bad come and go. After a long list of entries, main cannon and spinoffs. Resi 7 is thankfully one of the better entries of the whole series.

    Avoiding spoilers, the games first Act (the House and its grounds) and the very final section are the best (scariest as well)
    Been a resident Evil Fan since the first on PC way back in the 90s. Seen the franchise evolve. Seen the good and the bad come and go. After a long list of entries, main cannon and spinoffs. Resi 7 is thankfully one of the better entries of the whole series.

    Avoiding spoilers, the games first Act (the House and its grounds) and the very final section are the best (scariest as well) parts. The level design, the puzzles and the quality of these parts are consistent, engaging and everything you expect from the survival horror genre.

    However there's some parts involving a boat and some salt mines which left a lot to be desired. Basically if you know nothing about the game going in you will reach a point when you think the ending is about to happen and then suddenly you given a few more sections of gameplay which can last several hours depending on the type of gamer you are. you would initially think this is great to have more "content" but the "short and sweet" approach would of been sufficient.

    Summary
    Positives
    + Engaging Story
    + Level design of the house - tense, atmospheric, well scripted.
    +excellent Visuals
    + One of the best VR experiences currently avail on PS4
    +some actual scary/tense moments
    + the Baker family - the most engaging, tragic, well designed virally infected foes see in a video game to date.

    - Short, but not at all a bad thing if done right. which only a small part let them down.
    - Repetitive boring basic enemies that spoil the game.
    - Not enough Baker Family going into the final Act.
    - Clunky controls at times (during combat)

    Overall a 8/10, it was better than expected - and in my opinion, offered a lot more content and quality over the likes of Outlast etc. its one of the better entries by far. Excellent bargain bin buy, if you can get it cheaper which as of writing this review you can.

    final P.S please give us a working next-gen remake of Resi Outbreak, such a great concept for its time but badly executed.
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  30. Feb 7, 2017
    8
    The best Resident Evil game since Resident Evil 4. Takes the player back to the old survival horror days like the very first iteration. The game has puzzles and has you examine items pretty closely to advance sometimes. The story is great and even though it's not directly connected with the other Resident Evil games, the lore is nice to read upon, besides, the Resident Evil timeline wasThe best Resident Evil game since Resident Evil 4. Takes the player back to the old survival horror days like the very first iteration. The game has puzzles and has you examine items pretty closely to advance sometimes. The story is great and even though it's not directly connected with the other Resident Evil games, the lore is nice to read upon, besides, the Resident Evil timeline was becoming to get too convoluted anyway. The fact that it's in first person doesn't alter the experience at all, but that's really the only huge difference this game has, other than the return to horror roots that were not present from 5 til now. The only downside is that the game is pretty short. They advertised 14-16 hours of content, but my blind playthrough was right around 10 hours. I then did a speedrun on easy and did it in 3 and a half hours. Madhouse is quite a fun experience while it lasts. Unfortunately it does not offer too much replay value. Sure, running around with infinite ammo is fun for a few plays then it loses a bit of luster, which is why I had to bump my rating down a couple notches, but if you can get it cheap or you have lots of GameStop credit, I recommend trying it out. It's very fun while it lasts. Graphics are phenominal Expand
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 100
  2. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]