Resident Evil 7: biohazard

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  1. Danorganplayer
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Return to the oldschool Resident Evil style. Exploration, save rooms, item boxes, inventory management, gore, horror.... Resident Evil feels great again.
  2. rapha1985
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    This is the game that came to rescue RE franchise from the terrible RE6.
    RE 7 plays out like an updated Resident Evil 1 with backtracking, inventory management and a great horror atmosphere.
    Don't listen the people who didn't even played the game and came just to hate. RE 7 is no walk simulator, and no P.t clone. RE 7 is an horror game with action just like every classical RE, with a    This is the game that came to rescue RE franchise from the terrible RE6.
    RE 7 plays out like an updated Resident Evil 1 with backtracking, inventory management and a great horror atmosphere.
    Don't listen the people who didn't even played the game and came just to hate. RE 7 is no walk simulator, and no P.t clone. RE 7 is an horror game with action just like every classical RE, with a real Survival Horror mechanics and feel to it.

    Gone are the QTE, corridor shooter and boring action. RE 7 brought back the sense of mystery and dread , exploration and overall feel of the original game. I may being repetitive, but I don't want to spoiler the game, I think every Resident Evil fan deserve to discovery how this game bring back the sensation and awe that Resident Evil brought in 96.

    RE 7 is a masterpiece, it bring back the original feel and moves the series further into the survival horror genre. I really looking forward for RE 8.

    After all said and done, 7 maybe is the best Resident Evil ever, or a close runner up for the original RE.

    If you are a fan, forget the haters, forget the hate and prejudice and give it a try, I assure you it really worth.    … Expand
  3. KillerBeij
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Capcom thank you so much for bringing Resident Evil back to me! I've missed you so much. This is the best Resident Evil since 1 and 2. I love this game! And OMG play this in VR!!!
  4. Chapa9dj
    Feb 11, 2017
    10
    I was very skeptical when the demo was released, but i'm glad it turned out great.
    This is a true Resident Evil game through and through. The Baker's mansion bring really nice memories of the old games. The backtrack (which is not very annoying here), the save rooms, the music, the tension and suspense that comes with the atmosphere reminds me of how good Resident Evil used to be.
    I'm    I was very skeptical when the demo was released, but i'm glad it turned out great.
    This is a true Resident Evil game through and through. The Baker's mansion bring really nice memories of the old games. The backtrack (which is not very annoying here), the save rooms, the music, the tension and suspense that comes with the atmosphere reminds me of how good Resident Evil used to be.
    I'm surprised with the voice acting, i really liked it, especially Jack and Marguerite. Really good stuff.
    There's an awesome Chainsaw Massacre and a bit of a True Detective feel in this game. Maybe because of the dark and creepy atmosphere.

    I'm very satisfied with what they have accomplished, it would be great if they keep going this way, but i hope RE 2 Remake remains intact.
    10/10 would buy it again. This is an instant classic for me.    … Expand
  5. gamesreflexoes
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Just wow! As a fan of horro movies all that I can say is that REVII is a very good one scary game. Capcom did a amazing job, not just returning to the franchise roots but making something really new. Yes, maybe some you miss Leon, Claire, Chris and Jill, but gamers that have a open mind will enjoy this for what it is: a new era.
  6. 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
  7. jlplatten
    Feb 8, 2017
    10
    If you love classic Resident Evil and you love VR this is a must purchase! I'm having a blast with this game, and if you're looking for a game to justify buying a PSVR, this is it. Amazing and scary as hell! Only gets better as the game progresses.
  8. 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
  9. tcarlucci
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    This is the RE we expected. It surprised me very positively. I feel like playing the first games. Congratulations CAPCOM!
  10. L3000
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil returned to its glory. This game is done with gratifying perfection for any fan of the series.

    The setting and atmosphere of almost permanent tension are the highlights of the game, the incredible sound design and the smooth story with super charismatic characters (maybe you missed the protagonist a bit, but he's cool). Anyway, Resident Evil 7 is the best franchise game    Resident Evil returned to its glory. This game is done with gratifying perfection for any fan of the series.

    The setting and atmosphere of almost permanent tension are the highlights of the game, the incredible sound design and the smooth story with super charismatic characters (maybe you missed the protagonist a bit, but he's cool).

    Anyway, Resident Evil 7 is the best franchise game in many years.

    Resident Evil is back!    … Expand
  11. Beast979
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    While I am not 100% done with this game yet, i am fairly far into it and this is the best resident evil in years. They finally have the atmosphere correct in this game, and it truly has some parts that scare you. It feels like the first resident evil did in that aspect, yet is current gen with how it plays and feels, the move from third person to first works well in this game. I have notWhile I am not 100% done with this game yet, i am fairly far into it and this is the best resident evil in years. They finally have the atmosphere correct in this game, and it truly has some parts that scare you. It feels like the first resident evil did in that aspect, yet is current gen with how it plays and feels, the move from third person to first works well in this game. I have not tried the VR mode yet, But plan on doing so after I beat it in the normal non VR mode. A must buy for survival horror fans.… Expand
  12. ReubenIsAGod
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This is definitely one of the best Resident Evil games...in my top 5.... it keeps the tone, pacing story beats and mystery elements sooo compelling and rewarding.

    I was originally quite turned off my the First person perspective but *in all honesty* I actually think it adds to the oppressive, psychological and downright disgusting nature of it's campaign. this is the ONLY resident evil    This is definitely one of the best Resident Evil games...in my top 5.... it keeps the tone, pacing story beats and mystery elements sooo compelling and rewarding.

    I was originally quite turned off my the First person perspective but *in all honesty* I actually think it adds to the oppressive, psychological and downright disgusting nature of it's campaign. this is the ONLY resident evil game that has also given me genuine scares and had to stop playing. It made me uncomfortable so often. The actual gameplay is also very smooth and well-down. it just strangely works! IT WORKS WAY TO WELL!

    I love this game. I simply love it.    … Expand
  13. SILENT_harrison
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    This is genuinely as close as resident evil is going to get to being a survival horror, it's really saddening that there's a lot of fans soiling their panties over the first person perspective and the new 'nemesis" if you will, i feel like the only way they're gonna be pleased is if it was a fixed camera (the sad fact is that no one apart from the hardcore fanbase will buy that, so manyThis is genuinely as close as resident evil is going to get to being a survival horror, it's really saddening that there's a lot of fans soiling their panties over the first person perspective and the new 'nemesis" if you will, i feel like the only way they're gonna be pleased is if it was a fixed camera (the sad fact is that no one apart from the hardcore fanbase will buy that, so many people who want to jump into the series hate the perspective and it just won't sell in todays market) capcom might not be perfect but this is exceeded my expectations. The exploration is great and i love me some backtracking (crow key, snake key to unlock more stuff etc) the combat feels held back intentionally as a way of raising tension much like the evil within guns can miss just as easily as they hit. My criticism in the game is i want more enemy types, that is one criticism fans made i can get behind but other than that its a joy and definitely better than the cluster**** that is re6 (it's late so my grammar and spelling won't be on point but you feel me) definitely recommend but if you're after serious bang for buck maybe wait for a slight drop it's only 10 hours long and while its an amazing game its one that leaves you hungry for more.… Expand
  14. Redstripe420
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    First of all this is supposed to be fun!? I didn't know **** your pants and changing your underwear was part of the game. This game is **** terrifying... I could only play this **** for like an hour before I was covered in sweat and stressed the **** out.

    They need to change the name of the game though to heart attack VR, this **** made me jump so bad that I legit got a cramp in my leg,    First of all this is supposed to be fun!? I didn't know **** your pants and changing your underwear was part of the game. This game is **** terrifying... I could only play this **** for like an hour before I was covered in sweat and stressed the **** out.

    They need to change the name of the game though to heart attack VR, this **** made me jump so bad that I legit got a cramp in my leg, I **** felt like that Peter Griffin GIF when he hurt his knee.

    Idk if I'll ever beat this game to be honest because I'm terrified as a mother ****er to play it but I'll definitely jave a blast having other people play it that come over.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. Allyson
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Amazing! The best resident evil game in years. If you want a good experience don't listen to the haters and play it now! The legend of the horror survivor of the 90's is back!
  17. mostobjective
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Everything is perfect and polished. A must buy not only for survival horror lovers, but for everyone who enjoys good games. Game got your attention from the very beggining and let you go only after the final boss. I
  18. Krispo123
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    This is the best Resident Evil game so far in the series. It's very well made game, no bugs. 60fps with good grapichs on ps4(!!!).

    I'm impressed capcom, please make more games like this!
  19. Deano87
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    Such a huge fan of Resident Evil and I have to congratulate Capcom on one of the best games I've played over the last few years. The detail using the VR is stunning and the gaming experience is like nothing else experienced before. Capcom have achieved something of a masterpiece!
  20. C3realkillah
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    First off I have no idea why people are giving this bad reviews. What do you have bad taste in horror games or something? Resident evil has finally returned to its horror roots and it ends up being one of if not the best game in the series. It's scary, intense amd has some of the best scenes I've ever seen in a horror game. The atmosphere and graphics sell you on the dread and creepinessFirst off I have no idea why people are giving this bad reviews. What do you have bad taste in horror games or something? Resident evil has finally returned to its horror roots and it ends up being one of if not the best game in the series. It's scary, intense amd has some of the best scenes I've ever seen in a horror game. The atmosphere and graphics sell you on the dread and creepiness of your locales and the switch to first person works fantastically. I won't spoil any of the events just know that this is a amazing horror experience and is the change RE needed. I highly recommend this horror masterpiece. Enjoy your return to true horror and welcome to the family… Expand
  21. Knirt
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best VR games available. RE4 was a great shooter but RE7 goes back to the roots and is an awesome creepy horror experience playing in several houses located on the same property. The full game is in VR and so if you have the VR headset you shouldn't miss this one.
  22. Steyraus
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpeice, plain and simple, Survival Horror brought into the modern age perfectly.. Its the exact ballance of progrssion, combat, exploration and puzzles that mafe the great so great and most modern horror game miss completely.
    Game is beutifull , atmospheric, controls perfectly and when you think nothing could be better, not only is the Addon DLC Amazing but the whole    This game is a masterpeice, plain and simple, Survival Horror brought into the modern age perfectly.. Its the exact ballance of progrssion, combat, exploration and puzzles that mafe the great so great and most modern horror game miss completely.
    Game is beutifull , atmospheric, controls perfectly and when you think nothing could be better, not only is the Addon DLC Amazing but the whole package can be played in VR..
    This game really is a treat for the og old school survival horror fans, that is sick of the boring walking si.ulators we always get today and miss a perfectly ballaced experiance like RE7.    … Expand
  23. screamshout
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    the greatest resident evil game i've ever played well done well doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooone
  24. Glint
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for a very long time. Since 1997, I've dreamed of playing a Resident Evil game fully in first person (ignoring the mediocre Survivor and Chronicles games) that had the general atmosphere of the first game. While this game is quite different from RE1, it did manage to capture a good deal of that atmosphere: you feel isolated and vulnerable, there'sI've been waiting for this game for a very long time. Since 1997, I've dreamed of playing a Resident Evil game fully in first person (ignoring the mediocre Survivor and Chronicles games) that had the general atmosphere of the first game. While this game is quite different from RE1, it did manage to capture a good deal of that atmosphere: you feel isolated and vulnerable, there's exploration and light puzzles to solve, the environments are detailed, gruesome and bizarre, the audio design is moody and keeps you on edge, there's a number of known unknowns about the plot as you go through the game, and like the classic Resident Evil, it ends up unfolding into a sci-fi horror story with many loose ends that make you want more.

    I was very surprised by this game and I am SUPER glad that I decided to buy the PSVR in December. Without VR, I think my rating for this game would be 7/10. The VR enhances the game drastically, increasing your sense of presence in the game and rendering it as the most immersive horror game to date. I barely felt like I was playing a game; most of the time, I was actually there amidst the horror, in my mind at least. Which is exactly what I've always wanted.

    10/10    … Expand
  25. boshi
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Being kind of a wuss, i've never really been into actual horror games. The early resident evil games i was fine with since i played them in the late 2000's so the graphics made it less threatening than if i had played them when they released. resident evil 4-6 i was also fine with since they were more oriented around action rather than horror. So that makes this the first "horror" residentBeing kind of a wuss, i've never really been into actual horror games. The early resident evil games i was fine with since i played them in the late 2000's so the graphics made it less threatening than if i had played them when they released. resident evil 4-6 i was also fine with since they were more oriented around action rather than horror. So that makes this the first "horror" resident evil game i've played. And damn do i love it. I played the game for two days in multiple short sessions (i had to take a lot of breaks since, as i said, i'm kind of a wuss) and i can confidently say this is probably one of my favorite playstation 4 games so far.

    Please note i played on a PS4 Pro, so i can't speak for the graphics or performance an an og PS4 or PS4 Slim.
    Graphically the game is very appealing, despite some textures looking of lower quality than others. It runs solid too. I hadn't noticed any significant frame drops or screen tearing during the course of my playthrough. The character models themselves are on point as well. Storywise i don't want to spoil anything, so i'll try to be as simple as possible. the premise is: you play as a man named Ethan, who goes to a plantation in Louisiana to find his missing wife Mia. He gets there, and as you can assume, resident evil hijinks ensue. The tone of the game is more akin to older resident evil titles rather than the newer ones. It is serious, yes, but some of the line deliveries can reach almost campish levels of amusing, at least to me. I'm not sure if that one on purpose, but i hope it was. In terms of the actual plot i liked it a lot. I saw some hate for the ending section, but i didn't think it was that bad. Disappointing? a little, yeah. But not bad.

    A significant portion of the game is dedicated to exploring and puzzles. The puzzles aren't too hard to figure out, and exploring the house made me feel tension i haven't felt from a game in a long time. Gunplay is toned down down dramatically from the last few resident evil releases. That's not to say it isn't fun however. For the most part the combat is well done. You have a variety of weapons to work with to tackle the challenges you face, including boss fights, which i was surprised this game had. Being that there were limited resources to work with, almost every encounter i had with enemies had me on edge. Some people had problems with the game being in first person, and i myself have some mixed feelings about it. Yes it's scary, and yes it makes the shooting tighter, but my problem with it is more of a character problem than a gameplay problem. See Ethan as a character isn't that great. Yeah i know the focus is more on the family than him but still. I feel like if the game was 3rd person he could've felt more like... you know, an actual interesting character. He would've at least felt more like a genuine character rather than just a vessel for the player to see the game through, but i diigress.

    To be honest i had some doubts about this game when it was first revealed. But i'm relieved at just how wrong i was Overall, resident evil 7 is a truly remarkable experience, one that i'll no doubt come back to again    … Expand
  26. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    Playing this in VR is without a doubt the scariest experience I've ever had in gaming or movies. Absolute game changer. Some of the horror scenes are impeccable, & almost trick your brain into thinking it's real. & then other times there's just a general smell of fear in the air.
    Justifies the VR purchase with this game alone.
  27. creativename
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    This is classic Resident Evil, only now it's in the first person. It has most of the elements of the old games and a few new ones the turn it into the best RE game to date, in this reviewer's humble opinion. The first person perspective adds a heavy dose of suspense and the news characters are well fleshed out through classic RE files and documents laying around the game. By the end of theThis is classic Resident Evil, only now it's in the first person. It has most of the elements of the old games and a few new ones the turn it into the best RE game to date, in this reviewer's humble opinion. The first person perspective adds a heavy dose of suspense and the news characters are well fleshed out through classic RE files and documents laying around the game. By the end of the game, I felt sorry for most everyone involved in the whole mess. I am a massive fan of the series, and Capcom made the perfect mix of old and new.… Expand
  28. mboehm88
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    I'd give this more of a 9.5, but rounding up to a 10 for this review. The game is absolutely incredible if you're a fan of horror games and, of course, Resident Evil. I don't agree with the negative reviews saying this doesn't feel like Resident Evil. True, it doesn't feel like the most recent ones but it DEFINITELY has an RE 1 feel to it which I prefer quite a bit. This game is actuallyI'd give this more of a 9.5, but rounding up to a 10 for this review. The game is absolutely incredible if you're a fan of horror games and, of course, Resident Evil. I don't agree with the negative reviews saying this doesn't feel like Resident Evil. True, it doesn't feel like the most recent ones but it DEFINITELY has an RE 1 feel to it which I prefer quite a bit. This game is actually scary as hell! In fact, I'd definitely say this is the scariest Resident Evil game that has been made.

    While I've seen a lot of negative reviews harp on the first person mode being too big a departure for them, I'd say it actually helps the series quite a bit over the third person mode. It feels more fresh & it definitely makes the experience a lot scarier. The Baker's are an absolutely awesome enemy but one of the reasons I'd give this a 9.5 instead of a 10, is that I wish there was more enemy variety. The molded are cool and all, but they do get old after awhile and there are only 4 different types of Molded so you learn their ins and outs pretty quickly. Even adding one or two more enemy types would have been very welcome.

    The enemy types are probably my biggest complaint over all but in the grand scheme of things, it didn't affect my enjoyment of the playthrough that drastically. The story was phenomenal, the graphics are pretty unreal & the game, as a whole, is incredible compared to RE 5 & 6. I'm excited to see where this takes Capcom moving forward with Resident Evil, but I'm really glad I spent the $$ on this one!    … Expand
  29. WagnerPaivaBr
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    First things first: When I read Capcom was going back to their horror roots with REVII I thought "Yeah, right, fat chance..."

    I had no faith whatsoever in this game, but I bought it because I wanted a AAA game to play with my shinny PSVR headset. Well, that did not went well. After 2 hours playing the game in PSVR I decided I am too much of a coward to go through it, I almost died 5    First things first: When I read Capcom was going back to their horror roots with REVII I thought "Yeah, right, fat chance..."

    I had no faith whatsoever in this game, but I bought it because I wanted a AAA game to play with my shinny PSVR headset.
    Well, that did not went well.
    After 2 hours playing the game in PSVR I decided I am too much of a coward to go through it, I almost died 5 times of a heart attack.
    So, I put both away.
    Then, I had a plan: finish the game in normal mode, to know where the scares are, then do it again in VR.
    Well, first thing: the game is at least 50% less scary in normal mode, even playing in 49 inches 4K curve HDR TV.
    But, I got tell you guys, it is still scary, scream in horror scary.
    Now I am 7 hours into. That because I stop after for a rest, a brain rest mind you, cause the game is so well crafted that I fear it could drive me insane if I went right through it.
    When I was a teenager I played Silent Hill. And after finishing it, I had nightmares about it.
    I got say: I dreamed about RE7 4 times already, and the scenes, sounds and even music stay with me: it is a masterpiece.
    So, I think it is the most amazing horror game I ever played in my life, and no matter how much it sells, it is less than it deserves.

    One thing though: beware playing it in VR, it is almost dangerous if you have a heart condition.
    I am so amazed.    … Expand
  30. Triptych229
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Metacritic really needs to link accounts to PSN, XBL, or Steam so that people who actually played the game can write the review, because reading the reviews below, I can clearly see who actually played the game and who didn't based upon what is said. It's too easy to write a review being a fanboy or a hater that is not a genuine review.

    I was a hater when this was announced at E3 2016,    Metacritic really needs to link accounts to PSN, XBL, or Steam so that people who actually played the game can write the review, because reading the reviews below, I can clearly see who actually played the game and who didn't based upon what is said. It's too easy to write a review being a fanboy or a hater that is not a genuine review.

    I was a hater when this was announced at E3 2016, saying it doesn't feel like a Resident Evil game and would be better off as it's own IP. I've never been proven wrong so badly in my entire life. The best way to put this game: It's basically the first Resident Evil's formula except in first person view. I was very skeptical but the first person view was done excellently to raise one's heart rate while playing the game. I got a sense of nostalgia from it due to many key elements that were shown in the game that I did not expect at all. Then let's take away the title for a moment and look at the game itself. It was a fun challenging game with just the right amount of horror to it. The puzzles and environments were engaging and the boss battles were some of the most fun boss battles I've encountered in a game. I was truly wowed by this game and cannot express how happy I am that Capcom has proven me wrong. I look back at how I was hating the game before release and thinking about Capcom just saying "Just trust us." That trust has certainly been earned.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best PS4 Game of 2017
5
#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
4
#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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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