Resident Evil 7: biohazard

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  1. ReviewThangs
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    Absolute masterpiece. I played it once and found it too scary and felt I wasn't making progression. Coupled with me dipping my feet in RE5 (hated it), I just chalked the RE series as something not for me. On a whim, I played RE2 remake (twice!) and I finally understand what the series had to offer. Deliberate and tight level design and gameplay. I fell in love with RE2 but the story wasAbsolute masterpiece. I played it once and found it too scary and felt I wasn't making progression. Coupled with me dipping my feet in RE5 (hated it), I just chalked the RE series as something not for me. On a whim, I played RE2 remake (twice!) and I finally understand what the series had to offer. Deliberate and tight level design and gameplay. I fell in love with RE2 but the story was kind of simplistic and felt like a B movie. RE2 is easier to get into as the third person perspective is less scary than first person. Then I played RE3 and hated it.

    So I found myself giving RE7 another go, and although it's a scary game, it never felt like there were cheap scares for the sake of cheap scares. The gameplay works really well in first person. The level design is tight, with most rooms having so much personality. The shooting is good, although you feel more underpowered than RE2. The story shines through here, with so many elements coming together in the end in a very satisfying way. Graphics, just wow, best lighting I've ever seen. Sound design is on another level. Each boss has such amazing thematic atmosphere built around it.

    Negatives: I prefer a shorter and tighter experience, and the final area felt a bit unncessary. The moulded generally have a lot less personality than than zombies, but the boss fights in RE7 are an absolute highlight so it makes up for it. Felt a lot scarier in the beginning so will put off people who don't persevere. I hate the 'boss who roams' around mechanic, it adds atmosphere but from a gameplay perspective is a pain.

    If this is your first RE7, I'd recommend playing the RE2 remake as it'll help a lot of the concepts make sense if you're new to the survival horror genre, while being less intimidating.    … Expand
  2. Wallace59
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Très bon jeux ce resident evil 7 graphismes 17/20 gamplay 17/20 durée de vie 17/20 bande son 18/20 scénario 15/20 en bref un très bon jeux je conseille fortement
  3. Vanished_Critic
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    اللعبة كانت جدا مختلفة مقارنة بباقي الألعاب في السلسلة وكان فيها تغير جذري وكبير في أكثر ما ناحية. أكبر تغيير راح تلاحظونه بطريقة اللعب. طريقة اللعبة صارت منظور أول بمعنى أن الشخصية ما تبين وأنت تلعب فيها وطبعا هالشي بالنسبة لي زاد من طابع الرعب باللعبة بشكل جدا كبير مقارنة بالأجزاء السابقة بالسلسلة واللي كانت تميل إلى كونها ألعاب أكشن أكثر من كونها ألعاب رعب! بيئة اللعبة جدا جميلة وتعيشاللعبة كانت جدا مختلفة مقارنة بباقي الألعاب في السلسلة وكان فيها تغير جذري وكبير في أكثر ما ناحية. أكبر تغيير راح تلاحظونه بطريقة اللعب. طريقة اللعبة صارت منظور أول بمعنى أن الشخصية ما تبين وأنت تلعب فيها وطبعا هالشي بالنسبة لي زاد من طابع الرعب باللعبة بشكل جدا كبير مقارنة بالأجزاء السابقة بالسلسلة واللي كانت تميل إلى كونها ألعاب أكشن أكثر من كونها ألعاب رعب! بيئة اللعبة جدا جميلة وتعيش اللاعب أجواء الرعب الحقيقية في الأرياف الأمريكية القديمة. الأشخاص اللي زاروا نفس هالأماكن بأمريكيا راح يربطون بين اللعبة والواقع الفعلي وهذا الشي راح يأثر على طريقة اللعب بناحية إيجابية. بكل بساطة أصوات اللعبة والمؤثرات الصوتية بالإضافة اللي التصوير كانوا جيدين ويعيشونك جو اللعبة ولكن كان في مجال عند المطورين تحسينهم بشكل عام. أكثر شي ممكن أنتقده باللعبة هو عدم تنوع الأعداء وسهولة تجنبهم بالإضافة إن الذكاء الاصطناعي للأعداء جدا مبدئي وبسيط لي درجة أن التحايل عليهم وتجنبهم جدا سهل. على الرغم من أن اللعبة المقصد منها الرعب إلا أن هذا الشي كان له تأثير سلبي من هذي الناحية. أيضا ألغاز اللعبة سهلة مقارنة بالأجزاء الأولية الي تميزت فيها السلسلة في بدايتها. ملاحظة أن طريقة التقدم بالقصة صارت مشابهه للطرق القديمة بمعنى أن لازم تدور مفاتيح بأشكال معينة عشان تكمل... بالنهاية اللعبة تعتبر من أفضل الألعاب اللي تقدم تجربة الفي آر وأنصحك تجربها بقوة إذا عندك الفي آر بس لا تلف راسك بسرعة عشان لا تدوخ.

    من الآخر:

    1- اللعبة رجعت لطابع الرعب عكس الأكشن في الأجزاء السابقة بالأخص أن طريقة اللعب تغيرت وصارت منطور أول واللي يساعد بشكل كبير في هذا الشي.
    2- العبة فيها أكثر من نهاية وبشكل عام قدمت طريقة لعب فريدة باستخدام البليستيشن في آر.
    3- بيئة اللعبة جميلة وتعيش اللاعب أجواء الرعب في الأرياف الأمريكية.
    4- ماكو تنوع بالأعداء والوحوش وألغاز اللعبة جدا سهلة مقارنة بالأجزاء الأولية للسلسلة.    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. RetroRekin
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Admittedly, I was put off by the news of a change to a first-person style. I had grown accustomed to RE being third-person for two decades, and as this was the latest addition in the core RE series, I was concerned. I am happy to say that this game is brilliant. Very gruesome and legitimately scary, the new direction works like a charm. A superb game.
  6. Haz34Gintama
    Feb 1, 2021
    4
    Not even scary as everyone make it out to be. Extremely overrated and boring. Resident evil 2,3,4,and 5 is better
  7. FanAtreus-Drake
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un muy excelente juego de terror, una atmosfera asfixiante, excelente diseño de nivel y puzles. Gráficamente espectacular y una historia muy bien contada y ejecutada.… Expand
  8. TheDink
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Xd all the salty reviews from people who have never played a RE title (or SH for those making poor comparisons).

    Up there with REmake 2 as the best in the series. Weak second half, but great first. Short, but which RE game cant be beaten in 2 hours?
  9. berkerzararsiz
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    This is the first game in the series that I played. Cinematic is good. I think, characters well constructed. Most of people don't play this game for its story but I loved story (İndeed for Mia heh-heh). The gameplay part didn't bother me either.
  10. YannySp101
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    Resident Evil 7, arguably the scariest modern Resident Evil and probably the least enjoyable one... but not in a bad way.
    Once again in a Resident Evil game, the story is not good but it's not an important part of the game either, no need to analyze it.
    Same goes for the characters, although the Baker family are very creepy and interesting antagonists, particularly Jack Baker, one of the    Resident Evil 7, arguably the scariest modern Resident Evil and probably the least enjoyable one... but not in a bad way.
    Once again in a Resident Evil game, the story is not good but it's not an important part of the game either, no need to analyze it.
    Same goes for the characters, although the Baker family are very creepy and interesting antagonists, particularly Jack Baker, one of the most threatening yet fun antagonists in the entire series with some of the best moments in the game.
    The gameplay is okay; everything works well, the shooting mechanics are satisfying and the survival horror elements are there, however, the movement is very slow and it gets annoying when facing the Molded; the main enemy type of the game and the only enemy type of the game, unfortunately.
    The atmosphere and the setting though, are probably my favorite parts of the game; they're haunting, terrifying and disgusting, which are backed up by very good graphics and audio design.
    As for the pacing, it's mostly consistent up until the last third of the game, where it feels dragged out, but the final boss is kinda cool.

    Pros:
    + Memorable antagonists
    + Decent gameplay
    + Compelling atmosphere + Wonderful setting
    + Beautiful visuals

    Cons:
    - Poor enemy variety
    - Boring enemy types
    - Bloated last third

    Narrative: ?/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Content: ?/10
    Characters: 4/10
    Music: ?/10
    Graphics/Audio: 8/10

    Final Rating: 7.5/10
    - Very Good -
    Resident Evil 7: biohazard is a great modern horror game and a very solid videogame in general, and it's also the scariest Resident Evil game in a while.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes but only if you enjoy playing horror games.    … Expand
  11. RTCWFAN
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    This has nothing to do with older RE parts. In fact, it is an even heavier kind of horror. The fps perspective just works fine. Overall rating: 8.9.
  12. kappawappa23
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Class game. Good Graphic. Good Gameplay. Obvioulsy played it on easy mode, just like every Game lol
  13. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    A franquia de volta ao Terror foi tudo o que os fãs pediram, e eles com certeza foram atendidos.
  14. Oreo100recheio
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. It's very different from the other ones, but still a memorable Resident Evil. Don't judge the game by its camera!!!
  15. Hulusins
    Apr 28, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oyunda sadece bazı teknik hatalar dışında hikayesi,vuruş hissiyatı, grafikleri iyi durumda… Expand
  16. Traumvita
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Yeah it’s cool. Lots of fun, creepy and scary. Not a big RE fan but I’d recommend. The first person really adds to the horror. 8/10
  17. Dinerofresco
    May 11, 2021
    8
    loved this game so much , it tries something different unlike any other , good story and honestly one of the scarier resident evil games i've played, very well made with exceptional DLC as well.
  18. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
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  19. Ourflag
    May 8, 2021
    9
    RE8 reminded me of how scary RE7 was lol
    For RE series I prefer TPS over FPS, but I definitely had a lot of fun with this game. It doesn't feel like an action game, it's a horror game. This game has the horror which was lacking in recent resident evil games.
  20. UnbidSea
    May 11, 2021
    9
    This game is pure ASS. That is if ASS stood for Amazingly Structured Story. I have to commend Capcom for making such an investing experience. This is basically every horror fan's wet dream. From the atmosphere, to the sandbox elements and, finally, the world building. This game manages to make every emotion felt count throughout the whole game. My eyes were ejaculating massive amount ofThis game is pure ASS. That is if ASS stood for Amazingly Structured Story. I have to commend Capcom for making such an investing experience. This is basically every horror fan's wet dream. From the atmosphere, to the sandbox elements and, finally, the world building. This game manages to make every emotion felt count throughout the whole game. My eyes were ejaculating massive amount of tears at the sheer beauty of this game. I give this game my highest rating: 420/69 would recommend.… Expand
  21. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 13, 2021
    9
    В VR шлеме игра просто бомба, советую после прохождения проходить игру на уровне "безумие", совсем становится другая игра, еще страшнее. Настоящий survival horror.
  22. kazakima
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Resident Evil 7 is one of the best horror game in the last decade. Capcom need to continue with this kind of horror in their future projects.
  23. Moraleszk
    May 14, 2021
    0
    Uma repaginada completa na serie. eles conseguiram fazer um jogo totalmente diferente, mantendo a essência da saga. Uma experiência incrível pra quem gosta de terror, esse jogo só perde para outlast
    nesse gênero. O jogo é excelente, falar que o jogo não é bom e tremenda burrice tudo na vida está em constante mudança, se agarrar no saudosismo é uma tremenda ignorância.
  24. kk162718
    May 18, 2021
    9
    Great game the horror with first person veiw gives makes the experience much better
  25. andzpinheiro
    May 21, 2021
    4
    There is no Resident Evil game here. The plot is weak, there are no puzzles and no satisfactory relation with Umbrella and all the incidents. Only a generic FPS horror game. Please, CAPCOM! Return to the bases!
  26. SneakingTom
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil 7 is the best one for me! because of the fantastic story and excellent graphics
  27. PeterReview
    May 23, 2021
    8
    The atmosphere created an amazing sense of suspense. I was not expecting Resident Evil to go back to its horror roots. For a game in the Resident Evil franchise, it was a lot scary than expected. At points, I felt like they missed opportunities to really freak the user out. AI could have been better, felt forced rather than actually living characters. There were a few gaps in the story,The atmosphere created an amazing sense of suspense. I was not expecting Resident Evil to go back to its horror roots. For a game in the Resident Evil franchise, it was a lot scary than expected. At points, I felt like they missed opportunities to really freak the user out. AI could have been better, felt forced rather than actually living characters. There were a few gaps in the story, but in the end, didn't really affect the overall feel of the game.… Expand
  28. Nosferatu66
    May 23, 2021
    10
    This game is pretty much the perfect resident evil game. I highly recommend especially for those wanting to get into the series, you don't need to know a a lot or even any of the story beforehand. Just enjoy the ride!
  29. garret1452
    May 29, 2021
    8
    In light of the boulder punching nonsense of Resident Evil 5 and 6, I was nervous about Resident Evil 7 but was pleasantly surprised to find out that it's more than an Outlast clone. It shows that when Capcom grants control to writer Richard Pearsey, who wrote Spec Ops: The Line, greatness will emerge. RE7 starts with our protagonist Ethan Winters in the midst of searching for his wife MiaIn light of the boulder punching nonsense of Resident Evil 5 and 6, I was nervous about Resident Evil 7 but was pleasantly surprised to find out that it's more than an Outlast clone. It shows that when Capcom grants control to writer Richard Pearsey, who wrote Spec Ops: The Line, greatness will emerge. RE7 starts with our protagonist Ethan Winters in the midst of searching for his wife Mia after receiving an odd video from her abroad while she worked a secret project before abruptly going missing. The search has taken Ethan out to an outskirt Louisiana bayou, within minutes of leaving their vehicle the player is in a lovely forest in bright daylight which was unexpected to say the least. Though as the player travels toward their destination the surroundings become more and more grim (this includes a graphic ritualistic vivisection of a horse). Finally at the end of the trail Ethan finds himself at the gates of the seemingly abandoned Baker family residence. This cliché yet unique intro is probably the best horror intro I've encountered maybe ever. Just to give the player an idea of what they are in for throughout the game, Ethan quickly becomes gravely injured and even loses a hand (though miraculously healing via green water). A phone rings with the voice of Zoe Baker on the line who warns Ethan of the troubles at home and offers help. It is around this time that we meet the whole Baker family. The father Jack, mother Marguerite, son Lucas, and grandma. All of whom have more personality in their individual selves than RE 5 & 6 have in their whole games. Naturally, dinner with the fam does not go well for Ethan which violently upsets Jack. Upon escaping daddy you are left to the horrors of the mansion. Through every hall there are a number of puzzles to solve which require great skill to complete. Not because the puzzles are difficult, but because of the horrifying Venom like creatures stalking and assaulting the player at every turn. As one can predict each of the Baker family members has a unique area and boss fights (yes, fights with an S because you will face each one a number of times). If you have a fear of insects, mother Marguerite is one you should mentally prepare for. Throughout each area the story unfolds beautifully, and sometimes annoyingly due to a lack of inventory space. This can be improved on but in classic RE fashion it's never massive and has no auto organize feature. You may end up wondering "How is this a Resident Evil game without Umbrella?" but be patient, you'll get there, and find the worst of the worst Eveline along the way. From a technical perspective RE7 can be a challenging game as the movement is very janky, Ethan runs and walks as though he weighs a metric ton, which is a big negative for me. The mold monsters are also a negative, they're bullet sponges who only exist to fill space while you do your stuff, and their design is a little uninspired. The long and short of it is that if you enjoyed Resident Evil 2,3, and 4, you will definitely enjoy this one. Even though the story lacks some of that classic camp. In addition there are no necessary microtransactions or overly expensive DLC.… Expand
  30. SeixasV
    May 28, 2021
    9
    What a stunning game, the graphics are beautiful as the gameplay and the history! Only negative point is the fact of that game is not so connected with the others. At all, is a excelent game!!
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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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  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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