Resident Evil 7: biohazard

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  1. ctn1187
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    The game is not very long, so I took one point off for that. However, this is how survival horror should be done. The game is legit scary and does a lot of things so well. 10/10 will play again.
  2. Prrgangsta
    Jan 26, 2017
    6
    So the reviews I have been seeing are either praising the game or hating but i was more in the middle. The game does what it promised and returned to its roots of horror and item management. That is where the game succeeds in true RE fashion.

    The areas where it falters are its mediocre plot and predictable and easy enemies. I also think the game was not worth the $70 ($100 if you got    So the reviews I have been seeing are either praising the game or hating but i was more in the middle. The game does what it promised and returned to its roots of horror and item management. That is where the game succeeds in true RE fashion.

    The areas where it falters are its mediocre plot and predictable and easy enemies. I also think the game was not worth the $70 ($100 if you got the pass) if i am going to be honest. Luckily I was able to borrow my friends copy and beat it in 8 hours, which is a normal length for most games but has low replayability. It also wouldn't have hurt to have more modes like mercenaries.

    All in all an ok game but it is just not worth the amount they are asking for. Rent or borrow if possible.    … Expand
  3. Joellemm
    Jan 26, 2017
    6
    Never really enjoyed the Resident Evil games, but this one didn't look much like them. Its truly a survival horror. Its truly scary (most of the time). The world has been designed with such detail, and with great graphics, its impossible to not to explore; which you are rewarded for doing so. Most criticisms are towards the plot, which is a little over-elaborate for a game that is at itsNever really enjoyed the Resident Evil games, but this one didn't look much like them. Its truly a survival horror. Its truly scary (most of the time). The world has been designed with such detail, and with great graphics, its impossible to not to explore; which you are rewarded for doing so. Most criticisms are towards the plot, which is a little over-elaborate for a game that is at its best, when its at its most subtle, yet the plot at least provides some gratifying moments.

    The main issue is that the game loses its footing, feeling rushed and poorly designed in the later stages. For a short game, that personally offers little replay value, I'm frustrated by these weaker sequences, which are unforgiveable for the game's price and short length. The clearest representation of the game's decline in quality, are the boss fights, which initially feel uniquely real, get laughably bad by the end. There are also a lot of little issues which constantly dissipated any tension, such as doors closing without an animation (something I'm now used to seeing in games), or scary bits always being presented as cut scene. These make it feel less of an immersive and personal experience.    … Expand
  4. dbl219
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    As an old-school Resident Evil fan who was brought up on games like RE1 and RE2, Nemesis and Code Veronica, this game was a true return to form -- a AAA-class iteration on Nakanishi's already-firm grasp of the classic Resident Evil formula, as demonstrated by his excellent spin-off game, Resident Evil: Revelations. It's honestly my favorite Resident Evil game since RE2.

    The reason I    As an old-school Resident Evil fan who was brought up on games like RE1 and RE2, Nemesis and Code Veronica, this game was a true return to form -- a AAA-class iteration on Nakanishi's already-firm grasp of the classic Resident Evil formula, as demonstrated by his excellent spin-off game, Resident Evil: Revelations. It's honestly my favorite Resident Evil game since RE2.

    The reason I liked the original games so much is not only because of what I consider true survival horror gameplay, but also because of the focused, contained narratives. They were games when Umbrella Corp still had an air of mystery, and when villains like Wesker (before he became a mustache-twirling caricature), William Birkin, and Ashford, actually managed to matter to players.

    For me, RE4 is where the Resident Evil story began to go off the rails. I found the Majini silly, and the storyline just a regurgitation of previous tropes with a lot of the mystery stripped away. Admittedly, I liked RE4's gameplay, but it also marked a departure that with each subsequent game grew increasingly distant from what made the series so addictive in the first place. Resident Evil 7: biohazard is finally the Resident Evil I have been waiting for. It's the first game that, for me, managed to exceed Resident Evil 2 -- in my opinion, RE's pinnacle game -- in all these many years.

    While I think I still liked the story of Leon, the Birkins, and Ada Wong the most, RE7 came in close with a deeply personal tale that also has some powerful hidden connections to the Resident Evil universe. What starts out as a seemingly unrelated Outlast-like horror story with dark themes about love, family, and loss, quickly evolves into a clear Resident Evil title with heavy gunplay, BOWs, a wide variety of weaponry, secret upgrades, inventory management, and a claustrophobic spine-tingling environment that evokes Resident Evil 1's Spencer mansion, as well as other sections which wink at Nakanishi's RE: Revelations. All that combined to win me over completely.

    Do not be fooled: What advertising and certain naysayers (read: trolls) have depicted as a stealth-oriented survival horror game in the vein of the aforementioned Outlast, or Amnesia, is quite false. While there's one enemy earlier in the game who you have to evade for a time, every other situation in the overwhelming majority of RE7 can be handled by shooting first and running later (provided you have enough ammo). And for those who complain that the game doesn't tell you what to do, every time you die there's a handy manual for your current chapter that you can scroll through on the loading screen. It gives you all the info you need.

    Before long, you're hurled into dark corridors, scrambling for ammo, cheering at every headshot, cursing at every wasted round, jumping from unexpected spawns, your heart pounding at every shadowy corner. And you really get a feel for these characters, and the darkness that's invaded their lives. What I expected to be a cliche story about a guy searching for his missing and presumably dead wife subverted those expectations on every level, instead delivering a powerful and mysterious tale where even the villains had earned my sympathy.

    And for those who are wondering whether RE7 really does tie into the main series -- yes, it does, very much so. Although you'll have to be a true RE buff (or, alternately, use the power of Google) to fully grasp it. Once you've beaten the game, I recommend looking up the main character himself. You might be surprised at the hidden connections, with strong ties to the main storyline.

    As for complaints about how short the game is, it's well in line with virtually every other Resident Evil title. On a speed run, you could probably complete the game in 4-5 hours flat. But on my first playthrough, on Normal difficulty, I took my time, and clocked in just under 15 hours. More would've been great simply because I loved the game, but the playtime was solid, with the unlockable Madhouse difficulty and collectibles providing incentive for multiple go-rounds for completionists.

    I'd actually give the game a 9.25 out of 10, because I would've liked some more puzzle complexity, rather than what I'd call "environmental problem-solving" which characterized most of the game's minor head-scratchers. However, they were all built in an active and engaging manner, and I never found myself not having fun, just occasionally wishing there was a little bit more to them. I also didn't mind limited variety on standard enemy types, because there were so many other fun encounters, but I could see how people might want more. However I've rated it a full 10 to combat some of the 0 score trolling.

    I, for one, am confident in the Resident Evil series moving forward under Nakanishi's leadership. I can't wait to check out the DLC, and to see where the series goes from here    … Expand
  5. FightMilk
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    wa wa wa this isn't a normal resident evil game, i'm gona send an angry letter to capcom written on the tissue I used to wipe my tears. Why do these fanboys care so much that it has the RE title? The fact that they are so salty swayed my vote from around an 8 to a 10. If you couldn't see from the demo or trailer that this wasn't a standard RE game that just baffles me, in fact i'm surewa wa wa this isn't a normal resident evil game, i'm gona send an angry letter to capcom written on the tissue I used to wipe my tears. Why do these fanboys care so much that it has the RE title? The fact that they are so salty swayed my vote from around an 8 to a 10. If you couldn't see from the demo or trailer that this wasn't a standard RE game that just baffles me, in fact i'm sure you never played it at all and are just bitter that it isn't the generic RE game you're used to.

    The game mechanics weren't the best with the tedious inventory management i'll admit that but the atmosphere created through visual and audio attention to detail had my skin crawling the entire game. Maybe not the best resident evil game but certainly the scariest in my opinion.    … Expand
  6. Strumbore
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    **** Leon, Chris, and Jill. What the hell is "memorable" about them? What is either of their defining traits? I DARE YOU to name a single one! "Bad puns" 'aint gonna cut it because both male leads have infamous (and interchangeable) one-liners, courtesy of cheesy tone and bad translation. Claire and Jill have all the personality of a sheet of printer paper (Claire recently was reimagined**** Leon, Chris, and Jill. What the hell is "memorable" about them? What is either of their defining traits? I DARE YOU to name a single one! "Bad puns" 'aint gonna cut it because both male leads have infamous (and interchangeable) one-liners, courtesy of cheesy tone and bad translation. Claire and Jill have all the personality of a sheet of printer paper (Claire recently was reimagined as a dead-ringer for Jessica Chastain, so now she's super boring AND super serious). The Bakers are the first truly memorable characters in the entire series. I will be quoting Jack Baker's "Welcome to the Family, son!" for years. This game is dark, it is scary, it is even *funny* just when it needs to be. Even our faceless protagonist has a couple of good lines that came at exactly the right moments. I especially like the very Ash-sounding line he delivers after first picking up the handgun, it sounds like something out of Evil Dead--not too stupid, not too cavalier, just a welcome poke at the palpable tension of the moment.

    Nobody is gonna bother reading a "9" review. You're gonna read maybe two "10"s at the top and twenty "0"s at the bottom that were typed by **** who didn't want to play the game because the internet told them it was really great without their favorite **** cookie-cutter, B-movie character. But if I'm wrong, listen to me: You will want to play this. Play with friends if you can. It is ****ing amazing. The only places I can think to knock it are for an underdeveloped branching narrative and a clunky ending (still worth it). Also, I think at least two competing background stories got smooshed together to explain the origin of the Baker family's situation but it's forgivable and still a very tight game overall.

    Loads of fun, super scary, photo-realistic, gory as hell-yet-I-could-still-play-it-without-freaking-out, excellent animations, voice acting, sound design, etc, etc. NOW GO BUY IT. From a local game retailer. Because honestly, Gamestop and Big Box stores can suck a fat one.    … Expand
  7. spinbotlv1
    Jan 26, 2017
    3
    puzzled. the plot is really boring and stupid, there are at least 3/4 logical inconsistencies. The final boss is the most comical thing. It makes me think of a lack of imagination in the final part of the development. Aside from the atmosphere, the constant fear, the great introduction, the game is slow, shooter sections are clunky, little variety of enemies, little variety of gameplay andpuzzled. the plot is really boring and stupid, there are at least 3/4 logical inconsistencies. The final boss is the most comical thing. It makes me think of a lack of imagination in the final part of the development. Aside from the atmosphere, the constant fear, the great introduction, the game is slow, shooter sections are clunky, little variety of enemies, little variety of gameplay and setting. The persistent backtracking in a huge house was fine 20 years ago, now it's just a more of the same. disappointed.… Expand
  8. HellMordred
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    "Resident Evil is boring! Went from horror to lame action shoot3r with boring, re-used plots! Change it up! "
    RE7 demo comes out
    "This isn't Resident Evil!! Where's the shooting and zombies!? Why did they change it?!?" FFS, some people need to calm down! Change is good!
  9. Oniichama
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    I don't really understand why people are complaining so much about the game. I just finished it in 10 hours and I can tell you this, what a game, really scary, closer to RE's roots, challenging and keeps the tension high. Only cons the game has:
    -A little short, 10 hours first time.
    -Puzzles are indeed quite simple (not bad in any way, though). -Could use a wider variety of enemies.    I don't really understand why people are complaining so much about the game. I just finished it in 10 hours and I can tell you this, what a game, really scary, closer to RE's roots, challenging and keeps the tension high. Only cons the game has:
    -A little short, 10 hours first time.
    -Puzzles are indeed quite simple (not bad in any way, though).
    -Could use a wider variety of enemies.

    For the rest, the game is amazing in every sense; beautiful graphics, good variety of weapons, nice story and atmosphere. 9/10, Highly recommended game.    … Expand
  10. Moby1985
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    I am shocked to see 139 negatives (so far). This game is fantastic. Extremely creative it oozes "try" and "effort" but in the best possible ways. Every floorboard is detailed, every can rusted seemingly naturally - and thus washing away the old anti-RE complaints from a generation ago "but it's all pre-rendered!". I was disappointed with RE 4 and all subsequent games. They were not scary.I am shocked to see 139 negatives (so far). This game is fantastic. Extremely creative it oozes "try" and "effort" but in the best possible ways. Every floorboard is detailed, every can rusted seemingly naturally - and thus washing away the old anti-RE complaints from a generation ago "but it's all pre-rendered!". I was disappointed with RE 4 and all subsequent games. They were not scary. They didn't cause fear, they were action games.

    This game is scary, immersive, and highly recommended.    … Expand
  11. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil 7 biohazard
    officially my favorite horror game of all time
    Resident Evil 7 is a first person survival horror game where you play as a character named Ethan who gets a video from his wife who was kidnapped while babysitting this leads him to an old house out in the swamps of Louisiana As you explore this house and find its hidden passage ways you learn you’re not alone    Resident Evil 7 biohazard
    officially my favorite horror game of all time
    Resident Evil 7 is a first person survival horror game where you play as a character named Ethan who gets a video from his wife who was kidnapped while babysitting
    this leads him to an old house out in the swamps of Louisiana
    As you explore this house and find its hidden passage ways you learn you’re not alone here…
    Tons of missing person cases around this time, but maybe this is just a coincidence
    There’s a crazy family…
    And you spend the game dealing with this family and trying to rescue and escape with your wife
    This is hands down the most terrifying video game I’ve ever played…
    And I don’t scare easy…
    Usually games only get me with cheap jump scares..
    I don’t ever expect more than that...
    Again I’m no Pewdiepie…
    But here I was genuinely terrified to progress during the first half of the game…
    The characters and setting are so eerie…
    you feel vulnerable throughout as you search the areas for keys and other items to solve a simple puzzle and move on…
    Even during moments of back tracking it never gets easier…
    each location feels just as terrifying as before…
    And you’re not even defenseless…
    You have a knife... you can pick up guns and other items to craft health packs and better ammo…
    but even with all of this you can’t help but feel your life is on the line around every corner…
    Where the game starts to fall apart is when they introduce the mud/mold type enemies that come out of the walls…
    they’re definitely terrifying at first… but only because they’re new…
    But they’re so over used that they quickly become an eye roll rather than a scare…. They eventually pose no threat…
    The game would’ve greatly benefitted from sticking to the style of focusing on 1 unique characters per section of the game like the first half instead of throwing in these generic monsters around every corner to deal with…
    They broke the experience immersion for me and reminded me this was a video game..
    And the games reliance on these enemies is worse as it goes on that by time I was in the final 3 hour stretch of this 7 and a half hour game I was running through them and the rest of the game like it was nothing… thankfully the final 20 minutes or so bring the game back to what it does best…
    But these putty creatures plucked from the power rangers are a joke.
    They’re a slight hiccup in the overall fantastically horrifying experience that is resident evil 7 though…
    The game is so clever with its puzzles, even doing subtle things like putting solutions or important item locations in these vhs tapes where you play as other characters.. these vhs tapes are just as terrifying as the main game, if not more at times…
    And you never feel stuck… again I beat the game in 7 and a half hours and I was very thorough…
    the game does a great job of bread crumb trailing you to the right items you need..
    Resident Evil 7 is also compatible with the PlayStation vr... which im sure makes this game even more terrifying...
    unfortunately this does get in the way of the game itself for those of us not using vr as theres this weird directional audio thing going on where you have to look at a character to really hear what they’re saying…
    That isn’t how real life works and its annoying.. .
    So for better and for worse, this game was definitely developed with vr in mind… it wasn’t an afterthought or an added gimmick…
    Resident evil 7 stumbles at times stopping it from being crowned as a true masterpiece…
    But I can’t look over the moments that bring it so close to that status…
    I can’t look over the fact that im one of the most unphased by horror people I know.. And this game got to me.
    This is hands down the best horror games I’ve ever played…
    I Give Resident Evil 7 biohazard
    a 9.5/10    … Expand
  12. Hunkfan
    Jan 25, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I rarely write on any site, but I'm so upset about this game! This has nothing to do with the other games at all. None of the characters, etc. And we've seen this plot before as in Texas Chainsaw Massacre! What does this game have to do with RE at all? This is the first time i've ever wanted a refund on a game. Truly dissappointed. All the real RE fans deserve a real game that embodies the franchise that made us loyal and love it in the first place.… Expand
  13. LadyAshe
    Jan 25, 2017
    5
    game not bad. I actually liked it a bit, but please Capcom don't do it again. I want a strong character that I can remember later like Jill or Leon, but this guy in the other hand has no face nor I can see his body (only floating hands). and where is Umbrella man?
  14. chinpi
    Jan 25, 2017
    3
    60 dollars = 5 Hours = Half game = Half score
    Thank you Capcom! Good job! More DLC = Make more money!
    This game is not Resident Evil. I do not recommend this unfinished game.
  15. miktek
    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
  16. Kamamura
    Jan 25, 2017
    4
    This product is as sophisticated as a barrel of methylated moonshine. Naturalistic, sadistic scenes, extreme violence, oceans of blood, heaps dismembered human bodies nor perpetual darkness you stumble around in can really cover the fact that the game lacks substance, unlike Silent Hill series, Evil Dead, or similar games of the genre.

    There is no psychological aspect of the story, no    This product is as sophisticated as a barrel of methylated moonshine. Naturalistic, sadistic scenes, extreme violence, oceans of blood, heaps dismembered human bodies nor perpetual darkness you stumble around in can really cover the fact that the game lacks substance, unlike Silent Hill series, Evil Dead, or similar games of the genre.

    There is no psychological aspect of the story, no clever symbolism, no eerie atmosphere, and no memorable characters. There is only pointless struggle with enemies that are invulnerable until the plot says otherwise, everything is scripted and linear, and all the "difficulty" comes from clumsy tank-like gamepad controls that are defacto standard for console FPS games. You cannot properly aim with the gamepad, but if you opt for the mouse, it only mimics gamepad analog sticks, so you get a molasses-slow aiming with tons of lag as a bonus.

    If you like heaps of innards, livers, lungs, blood, cheap sadism and jumpscare scenes, then by all means go for it and buy the game. It's one of the few titles that made me physically nauseated, which is an unique achievement.

    If you seek something like Evil Dead or Silent Hill, stay away, this game is as brainless as its characters.    … Expand
  17. chipotlegasm
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    As a huge fan of Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil 4, I have to say that Capcom did an incredible job bringing back the series to it's survival horror roots. While I am only 4 hours through the game, I will separate what I love from what I hated, and update the review further as I progress.

    *Pros - The game gives you the illusion of safety through high ammo counts, but as soon as    As a huge fan of Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil 4, I have to say that Capcom did an incredible job bringing back the series to it's survival horror roots. While I am only 4 hours through the game, I will separate what I love from what I hated, and update the review further as I progress.

    *Pros

    - The game gives you the illusion of safety through high ammo counts, but as soon as Jack or the molded enemies appear, you go through ammo so fast without even realizing it, leading you to helplessly run or stand your ground, pull out your knife, and do it the old fashioned way.

    - Puzzles are back, and although most are not nearly as complex as previous examples, they are always satisfying to solve and never make you feel dumb or frustrated.

    - Jack, the "daddy" of the family, is one scary ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. He's relentless, and doesn't let up unless you cap him in the head a few times, or in the body multiple times. His dialogue is great, and sometimes even lessens the tension with his humor, before he smacks you with his shovel to get you serious again. He's unpredictable, and isn't just out to kill you, but taunt and toy with you as well.

    - Detail inside of the house is beautifully horrifying, from it's hallways covered in mold to it's dinner tables covered in entrails, the Baker house is always keeping you on the edge of your seat.

    - Plenty of collectibles to find during your journey, and some of them reward you greatly if you can find enough! Also, lockpicks are a big part in this game, but are very limited. So you need to pick and choose what you decide to unlock. You usually end up in a situation where there are 3 things you need to unlock, but you only have one lockpick.

    - PC optimization is great! Plenty of graphics options, uncapped framerate, Gsync support for the real enlightened PC gamers out there, as well as resolutions up to 4K and HBAO+ AO for Nvidia users.

    *Cons

    - Some character models kind of look odd. Something about Marguerite Baker in particular just looks out of place. Her face looks like shes had 500 plastic surgeries done and it's just ugly to look at. I'm not sure if that's what they were going for, but I wish it was a little better.

    - Sometimes it's just TOO ♥♥♥♥ing dark. Like I want to play on the recommended brightness, but it makes item discovery 10x harder when you can barely see. I don't know why the flashlight is something only the game can turn on instead of something you can turn on and off whenever you please.

    - There are some textures that really look awful. I thought the PC version would alleviate this, but a PC can only put as much effort in as the developers did. Still better on PC with high refresh rates, game runs like butter.

    Overall, I am totally LOVING this game so far. I think it's absolutely phenomenal and worth every penny. Please don't hold out and risk getting spoiled! If you're interested, buy it now.

    5 hours in, Resident Evil VII is a clear 10/10 for me. Here's to hoping something further down the line won't ruin that for me.    … Expand
  18. Wingnuts
    Jan 25, 2017
    1
    I was really looking forward to the new direction that Capcom was taking their Resident Evil franchise. I watched the trailers and ordered the special edition that came with a doll house and finger that looks like a burnt male appendage but talk about a waste of money! Nothing could prepare me for the disappointment I was about to face.

    Unfortunately the actual gameplay is very drab and    I was really looking forward to the new direction that Capcom was taking their Resident Evil franchise. I watched the trailers and ordered the special edition that came with a doll house and finger that looks like a burnt male appendage but talk about a waste of money! Nothing could prepare me for the disappointment I was about to face.

    Unfortunately the actual gameplay is very drab and gets repetitive fast. You spend all of your 8 hours (yeah, it's only an 8 hour game) wandering and avoiding the same blob-like enemies as you backtrack one too many times just to find a snippet of story. The Bakers are the more interesting enemies but they're just cliche hillbillies out to kill an outsider, so it's more laughable than scary. I would say the game has puzzles to mix it up but they honestly can't be called that. You only encounter a few and the answer is thrown in your face. What's the point of that? To see if my eyes are still functioning? Well maybe that makes sense because the scenery is always so ugly that you may go blind from staring at it for the duration of the game.

    Overall I'd say I'm pretty disappointed. This was not worth $60. Save yourself some time and download something off of Steam if you want a decent horror game that might actually scare you.    … Expand
  19. progamer86
    Jan 25, 2017
    0
    Before you buy the game read the reviews they seem to focus on the same thing CLONE GAME OF EXISTING GAMES

    Long time fan who has played pretty much every game multiple times on various consoles, so I'm not new to the series. If your looking for a nod back to the old style of gameplay back in the late 90's early 00's sadly this game doesn't hold up with much, the only nod to back in    Before you buy the game read the reviews they seem to focus on the same thing CLONE GAME OF EXISTING GAMES

    Long time fan who has played pretty much every game multiple times on various consoles, so I'm not new to the series.

    If your looking for a nod back to the old style of gameplay back in the late 90's early 00's sadly this game doesn't hold up with much, the only nod to back in the day of the early resident evil games is the little puzzles by little I mean the very few I've seen.
    This game has been designed with one thing involved and that is VR if you are planning to use a normal controller be prepared to be stuck with slow turning which ranks up the difficulty much more and in my opinion takes the fun out of what would be a good story maybe a story I've seen similarly before...OUTLAST this game feels like a rewritten script with extras to hide it's identity crisis, is it a Resident Evil game or is it a completely new game? If you took the title away anyone would believe this game to be something new as a matter of fact the only thing resident evil is the Resident in residence 'oh look another horror game based in a mansion.

    Camera: as I said this game has been designed for VR but sadly it seems as though Capcom thought they'd base alot around this, slow clunky movement in first person, no over the shoulder view if they're going to give the game a nod back to the original games why put it solely in first person why not give controller players an option to switch it's not like the game is cheap give us variety I wouldn't suggest this to anyone planning on using a controller, it's a shame they deviated again from what they originally had. I've played games which use the first person POV and they are some of my favourite; Aforementioned Outlast, The Evil Within, Dying Light, Dead Island all work perfectly but that's because Capcom haven't focused on the here and now but instead the future of what if 's (the what if's being VR) limiting players to really one game play mechanic 'VR.'
    I also felt some functions where limited; option to toggle flashlight on/off, assigning items, using items at certain points for instance nothing is happening directly to Ethan but a character is off interacting with another thing you have to wait for that character to finish fiddling around before you can heal, switch weapon or reload something I've not seen in other games from the franchise unless it's been a dedicated cut scene which you'd expect anyway but when you have your inventory open smacking 'X' over your herb or first aid you'd expect it to work at that 'cool down from the action moment.'

    This game has one good thing going for it, it is a scary game well I say scary what I mean is it makes you jump a little at times you'll hear a noise off to one side and turn to look at it; sorry 'SLOWLY turn to look at it inaccurately' because the controls are bad on a controller I can imagine in VR it would be faster, immersive and scarier, the story is good but as I mentioned it feels alot like it could be a rewrite of Outlast or even a spiritual successor to The Evil Within a good POV game.

    I just wish Capcom had made the game a little better it is 100% not worth the price tag, it doesn't feel like a resident evil game I could only find a reference in the title so how could it, it caters to a newer audience an audience who has just picked up from 5/6 not long time gamers like myself.
    It makes me sad knowing honestly I wasted big bucks on a game I don't like and will be taking back to the store tomorrow for credit towards something else.
    longtime fans think twice before you buy I'd highly advise this.

    One of my biggest genres is Survival Horror games and I like to play alot from the genre I just cant justify the price nor can I back the game play as a longtime fan to the franchise. Re-box and rename it as another game and there you go an new IP but I think people will be buying into the brand with this one.

    Sorry Capcom, honest opinion.    … Expand
  20. JDiegel
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Very Good game i really enjoyed my first play through it was scary and suspenseful and story very intriguing I am genuinely excited for resident evil again its not perfect but no game ever is I really like the FP POV this is probably my second favorite RE game my first will always be RE2 but this is a solid 9/10 but Im gonna give it 10 on here because of these terrible negative reviewsVery Good game i really enjoyed my first play through it was scary and suspenseful and story very intriguing I am genuinely excited for resident evil again its not perfect but no game ever is I really like the FP POV this is probably my second favorite RE game my first will always be RE2 but this is a solid 9/10 but Im gonna give it 10 on here because of these terrible negative reviews calling it a Outlast ripoff which it isn't oh and the Boss fights were really fun as well. I am really excited to see a sequel to this game. Great work Capcom… Expand
  21. Silverbaine
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil 7 is a welcome return to the series roots. Sure it boasts a new First person perspective, but really this is what the series needed. Capcom took a risk and it payed off. The atmospheric horror and puzzle given game play is back and with a vengeance where the game has a new perspective, the gameplay is familiar and comforting. It has some typical jump scares and monster closetResident Evil 7 is a welcome return to the series roots. Sure it boasts a new First person perspective, but really this is what the series needed. Capcom took a risk and it payed off. The atmospheric horror and puzzle given game play is back and with a vengeance where the game has a new perspective, the gameplay is familiar and comforting. It has some typical jump scares and monster closet scenes, but you know what overall the game is paced out rather well. The action isn't over the top, and it sets a semi believe able world up for any future RE titles. I can't wait to see where the series goes from here.

    If you have a VR headset this is the game to play it's length is exactly what VR gamer have been looking for, the controls are great for VR. Though I would rather they lose the floating arms, but that isn't enough of a negative to deduct any points from it.

    I hope this review is enough to convince you to purchase the game because its well worth your time and money.    … Expand
  22. Jonnyboi123
    Jan 25, 2017
    8
    First off i was abit bored in begining but after a few hours i was hooked. Its definatly a unique game for me. Its hotva good atmosphere. Im playing in vr and felt abit sick but my second playthrough, i was fine. Its not that scary but my mate found it too scary on some parts. The graphics are ok on vr but coukd be better on tv on non vr mode. People who are saying its short are liars endFirst off i was abit bored in begining but after a few hours i was hooked. Its definatly a unique game for me. Its hotva good atmosphere. Im playing in vr and felt abit sick but my second playthrough, i was fine. Its not that scary but my mate found it too scary on some parts. The graphics are ok on vr but coukd be better on tv on non vr mode. People who are saying its short are liars end of. Its way over 6 hrs. I find the rucksack to small. Its annoying that i cant carry more items. The game keeps surprising and you dont know whats going to happen next. It is a very enjoyable game. Well done developers.… Expand
  23. gusman
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Best game ever. Ignore the Sony haters reviews, these negatives are only pure rage because the game has been designed for the PS VR. If you have the VR headset and like the horror games this is a MUST, you will never get another experience like this.

    The history is really great and the first person perspective is the right choice, RE games always had a ton of problems with the camera    Best game ever. Ignore the Sony haters reviews, these negatives are only pure rage because the game has been designed for the PS VR. If you have the VR headset and like the horror games this is a MUST, you will never get another experience like this.

    The history is really great and the first person perspective is the right choice, RE games always had a ton of problems with the camera and the first person perspective removes all these problems.

    For those who claim this has nothing to do with the RE series then they haven't played the game or they have just rushed to the end without taking care of the history (I will make no spoilers at all).

    The inventory management system is exactly what always has been on RE, a very important piece of the gameplay, also, for those comparing the game with Outlast there is the big difference that you have guns to defend yourself (at the end, exactly what RE has been always, horror but with guns).

    Also, the game really has a big replay value, there are A TON of secrets, secondary info and so on that you will not get at the first play, so each time you play it you will find new info and things, just like in the demo.

    So, if you like horror games, BUY IT, and if you have the VR head set and like horror games BUY IT NOW!!!

    P.D: It's very very interesting seeing that negative reviews are all from profiles with no reviews at all except this and all the positive ones come from users with multiple and well formed reviews...

    Also, if you want to know what REAL people which OWNS the game thinks about it, then just open Steam and see, only a 10% of negative reviews.    … Expand
  24. botas2
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    no solo ha devuelto a la saga a su estado de forma, sino que lo ha perfeccionado. Por supuesto, habrá combates que te **** pero no antes de echar a correr por tu vida muerto de miedo. La historia y sus giros son tan entretenidos como interesantes, así como todos los sustos que vinieron con ellos. Los actores de voz han realizado un trabajo fenomenal, así como los diseñadores de niveles. Nono solo ha devuelto a la saga a su estado de forma, sino que lo ha perfeccionado. Por supuesto, habrá combates que te **** pero no antes de echar a correr por tu vida muerto de miedo. La historia y sus giros son tan entretenidos como interesantes, así como todos los sustos que vinieron con ellos. Los actores de voz han realizado un trabajo fenomenal, así como los diseñadores de niveles. No ha habido ni un solo momento en el que me sintiera a salvo y preparado para enfrentarme al próximo desafío.… Expand
  25. MrFlankster
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    This game is a long awaited dream come true for me. It's RE 1 meets Alien Isolation. I'm a life long RE fan. I've played every single one, with RE 1 and RE 4 being my favorites. Alien Iso is one of my top 5 survival games. To have both married into one with superb acting, visuals and classic RE game play. I'm pitchin' tents non stop!

    I don't get the people saying that this isn't a    This game is a long awaited dream come true for me. It's RE 1 meets Alien Isolation. I'm a life long RE fan. I've played every single one, with RE 1 and RE 4 being my favorites. Alien Iso is one of my top 5 survival games. To have both married into one with superb acting, visuals and classic RE game play. I'm pitchin' tents non stop!

    I don't get the people saying that this isn't a Resident Evil game. It has so much nostalgia of the earlier games (puzzles, multiple keys, item boxes, etc.) They said from the very beginning that 7 is a reboot. That is EXACTLY what it is, while maintaining the traditional idiosyncrasies that make a RE game.

    If you go into this game with the goal of having fun, being scared, and reminiscing, instead of LOOKING for faults, you will love every second. As for the scare factor? This is the first RE game that I had to put down and take a break after a few hours due to the creepiness and scares. I mean, c'mon. The first "zombie" encounter on the stairs and the next 20 min that follows? That sh** is just messed up!    … Expand
  26. Vseslav
    Jan 25, 2017
    8
    Been playing for about 5 hours and in my opinion this is amazing. I have only played on PSVR, I gotta admit although the cam is now first person it still reminds me of playing RE1 and RE2 as a kid. I believe at the time static cam was the best way to create tension. VR is the way a horror game should be played. Would like harder puzzles and the psvr (standard ps4) resolution isn't greatBeen playing for about 5 hours and in my opinion this is amazing. I have only played on PSVR, I gotta admit although the cam is now first person it still reminds me of playing RE1 and RE2 as a kid. I believe at the time static cam was the best way to create tension. VR is the way a horror game should be played. Would like harder puzzles and the psvr (standard ps4) resolution isn't great but after playing for a few minutes I don't really notice it. I'm not a fan of floating arms I know every one is different but make it so you could scale the body to yours (arm length and shoulder width). All in all I love it and can't wait to see where it goes from here.… Expand
  27. weisslightning
    Jan 25, 2017
    4
    Allow me to be blunt: Resident Evil 7 is not a good game, and I would argue that it is barely a game at all.

    The original Resident Evil was a matter of resource management as you made your way between various points of a large map via various routes. There were complex factors which determined whether you might want to kill a zombie or not, whether you might want to take a certain    Allow me to be blunt: Resident Evil 7 is not a good game, and I would argue that it is barely a game at all.

    The original Resident Evil was a matter of resource management as you made your way between various points of a large map via various routes. There were complex factors which determined whether you might want to kill a zombie or not, whether you might want to take a certain shortcut or not, since you would visit areas many times and there were only a few points in the game where enemy placement would be refreshed across the mansion.

    Resident Evil 4 was a complete reinvention and a masterclass in how to design varied encounters, areas and traps incorporating clever scripting and a simple but diverse set of player abilities. It remains as one of the best action games of all time.

    Resident Evil 7 is a game in which the trappings of the first Resident Evil game are shoved in your face while you walk down a corridor. For the first three hours of the game, there are some scripted encounters where a hick will chase you, and in some clearly designated monster areas you will find yourself face to face with monsters in one of two scenarios: hallway, or room. You move through areas in a linear pattern, for the most part, with almost no backtracking. Your option, then, boils down to doing the objectively optimal thing in the current situation: shooting your enemy in a hallway, or running past your enemy in a room. Hallways and rooms. If you successfully master these mechanics then you have seen everything that the game has to offer and will never run out of ammunition.

    There are puzzles too, but they're approximately one step up from the infamous Bioshock Infinite lighthouse puzzle. I don't care for the puzzles in these games but if there was ever a game in need of something, ANYTHING resembling gameplay, this is it.    … Expand
  28. M7mdatta
    Jan 25, 2017
    9
    Resident Evil 7 brings back the series to its roots and makes the survival horror genre alive again
    Pros:
    +flawless story
    +solid gameplay
    +survival horror
    +actual puzzles
    Cons:
    -not much of a variety in monsters
  29. iasss7
    Jan 25, 2017
    0
    THIS IS NOT RESIDENT EVIL CAPCOM. This is a generic game based on generic movies of horror. Please, bring back third persoon vision ou fixed camera. The original games still very uniques and masterpieces, please, don't kill Resident Evil anymore.
  30. GustavoMol077
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Eu vejo pessoas dizendo ''isso não é Resident Evil'' e todos nós sabemos o quão isso é injusto. Por muitos anos eu critiquei a Capcom pela falta de inovação na saga, que vinha de vários e vários jogos medianos, e eis que ela trás Resident Evil de volta ao mundo dos vivos. Desde o Code Veronica eu não sentia essa sensação gostosa de economizar munições, avaliar se vale ou não matar umEu vejo pessoas dizendo ''isso não é Resident Evil'' e todos nós sabemos o quão isso é injusto. Por muitos anos eu critiquei a Capcom pela falta de inovação na saga, que vinha de vários e vários jogos medianos, e eis que ela trás Resident Evil de volta ao mundo dos vivos. Desde o Code Veronica eu não sentia essa sensação gostosa de economizar munições, avaliar se vale ou não matar um inimigos. Os Bakers dão um show a parte, e entram para o hall de grandes vilões da saga. Por favor, não entrem no pensando comum de que Resident Evil não é Resident Evil, deem uma oportunidade para o jogo. Ele é cativante do inicio ao fim. Até então, o melhor jogo do ano.… Expand
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#18 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  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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