Resident Evil 7: biohazard

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  1. RuslanDZE
    Jan 28, 2017
    9
    RE 7 is awesome. Scary,challenging (especially on madhouse mode) and has things that belongs to resident evil series franchise.
    Move from third person view was a bold move and it has succeed. Gameplay is balanced perfectly. Firstly, I was frustrated by speed of Ethan's movements but later I realized that speed is perfect and it makes sense to get tension and it looks like its exactly same    RE 7 is awesome. Scary,challenging (especially on madhouse mode) and has things that belongs to resident evil series franchise.
    Move from third person view was a bold move and it has succeed. Gameplay is balanced perfectly. Firstly, I was frustrated by speed of Ethan's movements but later I realized that speed is perfect and it makes sense to get tension and it looks like its exactly same movement speed from old RE, however I am not 100% sure. Combat is nice and challenging at times. Game has awesome replaying value. Story is interesting and until the end you are wondering how is everything is gonna to stuck up with original story. And I loved Baker family. They so mad and each of them has insane personality.
    I dont like only couple things. Game is clearly lucking hard mode. It has easy, normal and madhouse. Normal is not challenging after first completion and madhouse is too hard to enjoy at times. And I think basic enemies are so generic and not interesting.
    But I am so satisfied overall.
    Welcome To The Family, Son!    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. DaReef
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    An amazing return to form for the franchise. Even without VR, the game is highly immersive as you explore and scavenge throughout the Baker estate. The fantastic story fits neatly within the Resident Evil universe as you fight new monstrosities that are both resilient and absolutely terrifying. A must play for any horror fan, as well as fans of the classic Resident Evil series.
  4. rafaaguilera
    Jan 28, 2017
    9
    After Resident Evil 6 i was starting to worry about the series future, but thankfully CAPCOM is still capable of doing a great Resident Evil game and even better, it has a lot in common with the first entry, even with the first person perspective. The setting and mood are very similar, and not only that, the Rambo style gunshot is gone and it plays like a modern take on classic ResidentAfter Resident Evil 6 i was starting to worry about the series future, but thankfully CAPCOM is still capable of doing a great Resident Evil game and even better, it has a lot in common with the first entry, even with the first person perspective. The setting and mood are very similar, and not only that, the Rambo style gunshot is gone and it plays like a modern take on classic Resident Evil gameplay. That means you'll be backtracking a lot searching for keys that gains access to different areas or searching for hidden items; analyzing every corner of the mansion searching clues to solve puzzles or elements like photos, books and piece of papers that provide plot information; and of course, lot of scare moments.

    By the way, the first hours are the most intense and frighting moments of the whole game. Dad Jack chases you in a similar way done in ''Alien Isolation''. You never feel safe, except when you're inside a safe room(again, classic Resident Evil stuff).

    The only real letdown i had with this game is the protagonist, Ethan. I don't know why he's so underdeveloped. We don't even have a chance to see what his face is like or get any more background information about him. Plays as him felt almost like playing with a NPC.

    I also have some reservations about the enemies design. Besides the Baker Family, they lack variety, originality (most of them look like the ones you see in RE Revelations) and don't like anything that match the frightening looks of the Tyrant, Giant Snake or Neptune.

    Besides that, i'm very pleased. Resident Evil 7 looks great, it's scary and fun. I do recommend it for newcomers and fans, even with the lack of connection to the old games story wise (almost none, except at the very end). I didn't play using the VR accessory, so can't say anything about it, but i heard nice stuff about it.    … Expand
  5. GamergodsFail
    Feb 5, 2017
    9
    As a quality survival horror game, Resident Evil 7 is an enormous success. It is both scary and challenging, encouraging you to avoid most enemies to preserve ammo and meds for when you really need it. I've also never found a single glitch or framerate drop in it. It is the best survival horror game I've played in years.

    As a Resident Evil game, it is mostly still a success. Even though    As a quality survival horror game, Resident Evil 7 is an enormous success. It is both scary and challenging, encouraging you to avoid most enemies to preserve ammo and meds for when you really need it. I've also never found a single glitch or framerate drop in it. It is the best survival horror game I've played in years.

    As a Resident Evil game, it is mostly still a success. Even though there are hardly any real connections to the rest of the series, it really plays like an old-school Resident Evil game for the most part, just with a first person angle. That was Capcom's real priority, was the gameplay and bringing it back to its roots of survival.    … Expand
  6. illini1307
    Jan 30, 2017
    9
    I played this game in VR and must say it is great in both VR and regular. The horror and eery feeling stays with you throughout and you stay hooked throughout the game. Perfect survival game that makes you feel helpless and yet allows for weapons to be useful still. I hate horror games and jump scares, but this game has convinced me to change my opinion. Must buy in my opinion.
  7. DylanJHamilton
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Rating: 93

    I have been a fan of the Resident Evil franchise since I was a kid. I remember playing the 2nd Resident Evil game when I was only 9. Watching the series change over the years in different styles of gameplay has absolutely amazed me. I love the fact that I can go and play Resident Evil titles and they would have different gameplay. I made this point in my review to Final    Rating: 93

    I have been a fan of the Resident Evil franchise since I was a kid. I remember playing the 2nd Resident Evil game when I was only 9. Watching the series change over the years in different styles of gameplay has absolutely amazed me. I love the fact that I can go and play Resident Evil titles and they would have different gameplay. I made this point in my review to Final Fantasy XV with changes in gameplay for a more fresh approach in a game series as the titles are now adding up.

    Obviously all of us were not a fan of Capcom's effort in 2012 with the hopeful blockbuster survival horror, Resident Evil 6. I had troubles with the game and I am more so on the optimistic side of games. I like the way Capcom stepped back and looked into the series and did something different. I am a fan of the game's design and gameplay itself.

    Moving from being some super hero character to someone with citizen ability but with knowledge on how to use a weapon is outstanding! It shows helplessness when you fail or when you die and shows true horror at its finest. I think Ethan is infected and I do apologize if i am spoiling. I am a fan of how they continue to really make you look around for supplies and treasures.

    The BAKER family was outstanding! I am a huge fan of the somewhat antagonists of the game as they are CREEPY. I like Eveline too but I feel that there could have been just a little more build up to her. I think that the game could have been a little longer as I am a developer and I am always busy, I got by this within 2 weeks instead of my usual 2 month trials. But the past 3 games I have been playing was more open world so I am not sure if that means anything.

    The Location, The Story, The Gameplay...PERFECT! My problems is that I was hoping that they would creep away from the main storyline and go with anew. Chris Redfield conflicts me but I am hopeful they will do the right thing and make more like this where you do have to sneak around and interact with your surroundings and go right to the CORE OF HORROR!

    I will add that the VR MODE is even more horrifying and brilliant and is much needed for the series' future as VR can potentially take over the gaming market .

    This game is outstanding and I am going to be playing it again many times in the years to come in high hopes that Capcom continues this trail of horror in more Resident Evil titles.

    ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!    … Expand
  8. Draequine
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    A fantastic transition back to it's survival horror roots, maintaining the core systems of the franchise, i.e. spooks, ridiculous puzzles, ect.

    The only real qualm is that it's too short.
  9. BulletTime
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    Capcom this time has really done a great job! Resident evil 7 incorporates the main elements of the series that had been lost in 5 and 6. This game is fun and scary, the story is interesting, spectacular settings and if you have the VR experience will be even more exciting. The saga has been reborn !
  10. ovoVLAD
    Feb 4, 2017
    9
    I had a great experience playing this game. Its different and its fresh. The series has a lot more potential now. I truly believe the players who do not like this game have yet to play it. Some are probably scared about the new look and by that i mean a HORROR game in first person. Totally different and not everybody can handle that.
  11. LucasOutland
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    Absolutely terrifying game full of unexpected moments. Great, scary story telling while you trying to survive and escape the mad house. But it's very short game and you can finish it under 10 hours.
  12. crispar2
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    LLevo 4hrs jugando al juego y solo puedo decir que es lo mejor que podría haber hecho Capcom con la saga. Es un tremendo juego, hay mucha exploración, puzzles, acción y no es de generar sustos fáciles, si no que la ambientación es extraordinaria, las batallas con cada enemigo muy dificiles.En general, un gran juego!!
    Yo empecé con resident evil 1 el año 96 y desde ahi que sigo a la saga y    LLevo 4hrs jugando al juego y solo puedo decir que es lo mejor que podría haber hecho Capcom con la saga. Es un tremendo juego, hay mucha exploración, puzzles, acción y no es de generar sustos fáciles, si no que la ambientación es extraordinaria, las batallas con cada enemigo muy dificiles.En general, un gran juego!!
    Yo empecé con resident evil 1 el año 96 y desde ahi que sigo a la saga y resident evil 7 es el mejor resident desde el "1 remake".    … Expand
  13. Danthereddevil
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    Amazing game , a real difference to the recent games but a slight similarity to the old ones. This one has amazing graphics and is fun to play would highly recommend.
  14. POE3
    Jan 25, 2017
    8
    First off I would like to say that to me this game feels more like a Reboot than the next instalment of the Resident evil franchise. What makes it feel more like a reboot is the the series’ shift from a third to first person perspective. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. The first person perspective makes me feel like I am more a part of the game world and not just a spectatorFirst off I would like to say that to me this game feels more like a Reboot than the next instalment of the Resident evil franchise. What makes it feel more like a reboot is the the series’ shift from a third to first person perspective. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. The first person perspective makes me feel like I am more a part of the game world and not just a spectator watching the story play out. The first person perspective is a great addition, especially for the immersion aspect of a horror game. The game gets my heart racing and it does a great job of making me want more. The visuals are great and the scares are real. One thing that feels a little tedious is the inventory management but that also makes you question what is actually necessary for survival. I love the puzzles which get me thinking. But the interactions with the enemies feel like i’m just going in circles, it's like i'm playing a game of cat and mouse with them. All in all the game is good and is a solid 7.5. If you enjoy horror games I would definitely suggest picking this game up.… Expand
  15. A138248
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This game will startle you, make you jump, and say a few obscenities out loud. The story ties in, eventually, with the original resident evil franchise. and the new first person approach works. This is the first attempt in this direction and I think it will be improved upon if they continue down this path. Overall I liked the game enough to finish it and start playing again. I willThis game will startle you, make you jump, and say a few obscenities out loud. The story ties in, eventually, with the original resident evil franchise. and the new first person approach works. This is the first attempt in this direction and I think it will be improved upon if they continue down this path. Overall I liked the game enough to finish it and start playing again. I will Download the add ons as well.… Expand
  16. ChazzRabble
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning game. Graphically it's a step above most other games, sound design is spot on, the atmosphere is chilling and the most important thing is it feels like a resident evil despite it being in 1st person. Fantastic game.
  17. Deadheadbill
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Best Resident evil since RE4, maybe better. The gameplay, story, graphics and sound design are stellar. Changing to 1st person perspective is a game changer. It makes the scares so much scarier and the shooting/combat mechanics so much better. The only point that might be taken away is for the length. Still, considered as a whole, an awesome game from Capcom.
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. etmatrix01
    Feb 1, 2017
    9
    Okay so after playing the game all of the way through on the psvr pro version I'll give you the pros and cons:

    Pros: general flow of the game is great, Storyline is fun and linked to other RE games The mechanics are mostly good The puzzles are fun, but not to hard No nausea Immersion is almost as good as it gets in VR boss fights are fun and challenging It's fun to explore, and    Okay so after playing the game all of the way through on the psvr pro version I'll give you the pros and cons:

    Pros:
    general flow of the game is great,
    Storyline is fun and linked to other RE games
    The mechanics are mostly good
    The puzzles are fun, but not to hard
    No nausea
    Immersion is almost as good as it gets in VR
    boss fights are fun and challenging
    It's fun to explore, and there are usually rewards for doing so
    Synopsis, immersive fun game with replayability especially with the deluxe edition, and VR!!!

    Cons:
    sometimes the hands in the game don't sync, like after falling when a monster knocks you down

    Towards the end even though I had a "rocket launcher" when I killed enemies with it, it didn't feel real. The sound effects for the bullets are the same.

    The ending in VR was sooo disappointing, with so much build up through my 14 hour adventure I was expecting the boss fight to be more immersive, you get taken from VR perspective to TV to VR and the immersion is gone

    Synopsis: in VR the graphics and sound need tweaking, and oh my God please fix the ending!!    … Expand
  21. bryanbosarge
    Jan 28, 2017
    8
    Unlike some of these **** reviews, I've actually played the original and recently too. At first I was afraid this game would be more like Outlast, but after getting past the Mia intro, it's true colors began to show. This new iteration is more like the original than people realize except it's surprisingly scarier. I replayed a couple of scenes to do it better and found myself still gettingUnlike some of these **** reviews, I've actually played the original and recently too. At first I was afraid this game would be more like Outlast, but after getting past the Mia intro, it's true colors began to show. This new iteration is more like the original than people realize except it's surprisingly scarier. I replayed a couple of scenes to do it better and found myself still getting freaked out even though I just experienced the scares. All in all, RE7 encapsulates that campy, claustrophobic feel of first one with all the odd puzzle pieces and house layouts included! My only gripe is that it's too short for what it's worth.… Expand
  22. sz2017
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    It,s very scared me,this game has a wonderful game play ,but just Lucas is bad character and this character don't scared me.if all of the game was in the baker's house ,game is better than now.
    but as yet,this game is beautiful and has a wonderful game play!
    i love it!
  23. 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
  24. slim1985
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    best RE stroy since RE2, capcom did well with this one after struggling with RE5 and RE6, i loved the atmosphere, story, gameplay, classical elements like puzzles and scarce resources, interesting characters and amazing graphics.
    #thxcapcom
    #capcomisback
  25. Mannar
    Feb 3, 2017
    8
    The game is amazing! I think this is my favorite horror game to date. Story was really good, good characters. The only reason I gave it 8/10, cause of almost day 1 dlc.
  26. LordNord
    Feb 4, 2017
    9
    I enjoy this game. My favorite are Resi 1,2,3 and Zero but this episode is good too. Because little bit old little bit new and little bit shooter little bit puzzle. It's a good mixture for all players.
  27. Arakune147
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    Even better then RE 1, just try it, don't watch any walkthroughs and you will get amazing horror game. Sound and visuals are awesome. Turn of the light, grab your headphones and dive into this great game.
  28. Tocasia
    Jan 29, 2017
    9
    Gran juego de horror, que le hace justicia a las mejores entregas de la saga. Da legítimo miedo sin necesidad de utilizar recursos fáciles, sino con una ambientación muy trabajada y rica visualmente. Dicho lo anterior, en parte me arrepiento de haberlo jugado con ratón y teclado, en lugar de VR, que imagino será una experiencia alucinante. ¿Lo malo? Supongo que la escasa variedad en losGran juego de horror, que le hace justicia a las mejores entregas de la saga. Da legítimo miedo sin necesidad de utilizar recursos fáciles, sino con una ambientación muy trabajada y rica visualmente. Dicho lo anterior, en parte me arrepiento de haberlo jugado con ratón y teclado, en lugar de VR, que imagino será una experiencia alucinante. ¿Lo malo? Supongo que la escasa variedad en los enemigos (algo inconsecuente considerando los mejores Resident Evil a lo sumo nos ofrecían zombies y perros) y los puzles podrían ser más interesantes (alguno que otro acertijo como los de antaño habría estado bien).… Expand
  29. Mhick
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    Haters gone Hate, O jogo está incrível, com excelente ambientação. Gráficos muito bons e otimizados, rodando a 60 fps em 1080p em todas as plataformas. O jogo tem elementos clássicos e ao mesmo tempo renova o jogo trazendo para o século 21. Não vão atrás dos HATERS e dos "pseudo fãs" saudosistas. RE7 é o retorno ao Survival horror! RE is Back.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. rodrigooh182
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    It's a great step for the resident evil series, it has his failures but the history is good enough to catch your attention. The main character Ethan is totally forgetful and also the final battle. Also i think capcom is going on the right direction.
  34. smw119
    Jan 24, 2017
    8
    So if you have a purist streak in you, you'll likely hate this game on principle. If you don't then get on down to the bayou and have yourself a spooky time friend! This is an amazing game, and the only complaint a person can level at it is that it's different from the way resident evil has always been. I've never cared for many of those games past the original, so for me, bring in theSo if you have a purist streak in you, you'll likely hate this game on principle. If you don't then get on down to the bayou and have yourself a spooky time friend! This is an amazing game, and the only complaint a person can level at it is that it's different from the way resident evil has always been. I've never cared for many of those games past the original, so for me, bring in the spooky and throw out the old and kooky!… Expand
  35. 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
  36. fungz84
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    On VR, this game is a must play. It's much more immersive and can replace Horror Nights at Universal Studios. IMO, best VR game out and it's not even a VR only game. Amazing... !
  37. danielboro
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    This game, Wow this game, Capcom has learned from their mistakes and completely fix the franchise, Hell this game might be my favourite resident evil game now its that good, First of all we start off with the story, the pacing is very good and makes you want to play more to find out more about the story, Ethan, Mia, Zoe, Jack, Margueritte, Lucas and Eveline are all really good charactersThis game, Wow this game, Capcom has learned from their mistakes and completely fix the franchise, Hell this game might be my favourite resident evil game now its that good, First of all we start off with the story, the pacing is very good and makes you want to play more to find out more about the story, Ethan, Mia, Zoe, Jack, Margueritte, Lucas and Eveline are all really good characters and I will remember them to this day.(Especially Jack Baker) The videotapes are a perfect addition to this game which helps you know what's going to be on the next path. The story gets a 10/10 for me. The graphics, for a linear story game it has pretty good graphics even if it is a dynamic resolution. For me the Graphics get a 10/10 as well. The gameplay, ooo the gameplay is simple but great. The ammo found in the game is scarce but just enough for the player. The enemies, there's more than just the bakers, there's the molds and others that i will not spoil. The gun mechanics are great. The gameplay gets a 10/10 again. The acting, For a resident evil game the acting is very superb, especially lucas' and jack's 10/10. The dialogue, I added this section cos resident evil is known for silly dialogue, the dialogue in this game is very well done and not cringey or dumb its especially good a resident evil game. 10/10. Only downside to this game is that it's very short i completed it in 6 hours and 45 minutes and I wish it could be longer, but I will definitely remember this game for sure. This game might be my favourite resident evil game but I will play re4 again just to make sure. Overall I give this game a 10/10 its simply a masterpiece and I can't wait for the dlc, I will for sure buy them all. Can't wait what capcom are going to do for resident evil 8… Expand
  38. liontamer
    Jan 26, 2017
    8
    It is definitely a Resident Evil game, that much cannot be denied.
    The game captures the feel of the original with ideas such as ammo conservation and manual saving, with little touches such as a save room that has its own music, and also with the nature of the objectives. You'll be finding various keys throughout the game and you'll need to revisit certain areas in order to proceed    It is definitely a Resident Evil game, that much cannot be denied.
    The game captures the feel of the original with ideas such as ammo conservation and manual saving, with little touches such as a save room that has its own music, and also with the nature of the objectives. You'll be finding various keys throughout the game and you'll need to revisit certain areas in order to proceed further.

    However, it is not a total return to its roots. There are a lot of new concepts here, but that's not a bad thing.
    Resident Evil is known for evolving with time. RE4 did the same and it was well received.

    The new concepts include elements like the constant threat of the Baker family; you'll have to sneak through the house in order to avoid the family members. That is something that hasn't been experienced in any other older games, but it is easy to assume that games like Outlast and Alien have hugely influenced this new direction for the series. It is not a bad thing at all, it works very well.

    However, there are certain things that I didn't like:
    - Boss fights aren't well designed, and it's very easy to get through them. A game like Evil Within totally captured what a boss fight in a survival horror game should be like, but unfortunately, Resident Evil 7 lacks in that department.

    - The game really isn't that difficult. There is item management and a constant lack of ammunition, but the game itself isn't very challenging. Perhaps the game desperately needed a hard difficulty that could be selectable from the very beginning.

    - Puzzles are very simplistic, and they're rather bland. They don't require much thought at all. They're almost non-existent.

    - I feel like the game is missing a basic enemy character in the beginning stages. You are chased by Jack Baker in the beginning, and after a while you'll come across the Molded, but it seems like there's a missing enemy between these important encounters. A normal, quintessential zombie-type enemy would have added to the experience.

    Ultimately, the game isn't scary or terrifying, it is rather exciting and tense. Paranormal elements are not to be found here, and in that sense, the game is much more in line with something like Alien: Isolation than it is with a game like P.T.    … Expand
  39. CielleSword
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    I remember sitting in the living room with my step mom as she played the first resident evil and now I am sitting here playing Resident Evil 7 with my girlfriend understanding how it feels to be on the other side of the controller. When you talk about atmosphere you will now reference this resident evil game in tandem with the first one. its eerie, graphic and intense. Some events thatI remember sitting in the living room with my step mom as she played the first resident evil and now I am sitting here playing Resident Evil 7 with my girlfriend understanding how it feels to be on the other side of the controller. When you talk about atmosphere you will now reference this resident evil game in tandem with the first one. its eerie, graphic and intense. Some events that happen don't feel like something that you should have let happen yet its just a part of the game. There are multiple ways to do things in this game and its a GREAT follow up to the anticipation of the canceled PT (that everyone related the demo to) and yet it does not feel as though its piggy backing too hard on the hype of it.

    sit back and... well... I was going to say relax and play this one but... its not relaxing. its spoopy fun.    … Expand
  40. tedmeister
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Firstly, let me address all the negative comments. This is a true Resident Evil game, back to how RE1-4 was. Just because it is not in third person and that you don't encounter hoards of zombies people are giving this game a score it does not deserve.
    Anyway, this game is amazing, it brings back everything we love about RE and how it started the survival horror franchise. I played    Firstly, let me address all the negative comments. This is a true Resident Evil game, back to how RE1-4 was. Just because it is not in third person and that you don't encounter hoards of zombies people are giving this game a score it does not deserve.
    Anyway, this game is amazing, it brings back everything we love about RE and how it started the survival horror franchise. I played sections of it in PSVR, and omg it changes the entire dynamic and completely immerses you! Would definitely recommend this game to anyone!    … Expand
  41. crazymurdock
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    In VR there is only one way to describe this game. Jaw dropping!! I think I have a new favourite game ever!! Every stage is better and more exciting than the last, until the end credits roll.
  42. lfcakewalk
    Feb 5, 2017
    10
    A real gem with some flaws in the genre of horror games. Best VR game so far. I believe that even years after, "Baker's house" will still be mentioned as one of the best game scenarios in the history of video game.
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. Assaulter
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    This game is a mashup of everything that's good on a Resident Evil game, it have action, horror, puzzles and a interesting story. THIS is a real Resident Evil, a survival horror game not that third person action shooter like these casuals say its good. 10/10 A **** masterpiece
  46. NikolayG
    Jan 28, 2017
    8
    I rate this 8, rather than 9 for one reason that only affects PS4 VR players. The game does not support move controllers. If you have experienced Batman Arkham VR or the game, I Expect You To Do, or the VR Worlds DVD with the Heist game, or Robinson's Journey, then you know how much move controllers add to the immersion of VR. Reassembling that shattered bomb trigger device by lifting andI rate this 8, rather than 9 for one reason that only affects PS4 VR players. The game does not support move controllers. If you have experienced Batman Arkham VR or the game, I Expect You To Do, or the VR Worlds DVD with the Heist game, or Robinson's Journey, then you know how much move controllers add to the immersion of VR. Reassembling that shattered bomb trigger device by lifting and turning and putting the pieces together with my hands in 3D in Batman Arkham VR was intensely immersive. Nothing like that is possible here, though. In fact, most of the VR titles I've played (the XWing simulation being the only exception) have used the move controllers and it feels quite compromising to use a regular controller with Resident Evil 7 when you're in VR mode. Here's hoping theyl add motion controller support with a patch.… Expand
  47. 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
  48. LPWaffleMan
    Jan 27, 2017
    7
    It's a mixture of classic and modern Resident Evil that is well paced but disappointing once it's over.

    Pros - Classic Gameplay - Does not rely on Jumpscares to scare - Grotesque Scenes - Pacing - Boss Fights (Excluding the Final Boss) - Scavenging for Items - Sound Design Mixed - Puzzles (Most were Easy and straight forward) - Cheesy Dialogue (Certain Characters) Cons -    It's a mixture of classic and modern Resident Evil that is well paced but disappointing once it's over.

    Pros
    - Classic Gameplay
    - Does not rely on Jumpscares to scare
    - Grotesque Scenes
    - Pacing
    - Boss Fights (Excluding the Final Boss)
    - Scavenging for Items
    - Sound Design

    Mixed
    - Puzzles (Most were Easy and straight forward)
    - Cheesy Dialogue (Certain Characters)

    Cons
    - Few Enemy Types
    - Short (Expect 5-7 hours long)
    - Autosaves (Easy or Normal difficulty) ruin the tension
    - Madhouse difficulty(No Autosaves) not given at the start(if you didn't preorder)
    - The Final Boss
    - A decision made around 2/3 of the game
    - How similar all endings were
    - The Forgettable Protagonist
    - Heavily Scripted
    - Little to No Replayablility
    - The Main Game is all that you get    … Expand
  49. destinyfan1
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    this is one of my first horror games and its good but to **** scary for me
    positive
    + great story + that rotten family is scary as **** when chasing you + you play in the videotapes + its good done by the designer that its just in one house (and a little outside) but still feels different and big + scary house and incredible graphics negative - to scary for probaly a lot of people    this is one of my first horror games and its good but to **** scary for me
    positive
    + great story
    + that rotten family is scary as **** when chasing you
    + you play in the videotapes
    + its good done by the designer that its just in one house (and a little outside) but still feels different and big
    + scary house and incredible graphics
    negative
    - to scary for probaly a lot of people
    - sometimes unlogic and a little bid to weird
    but overall very good    … Expand
  50. darkstar82391
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe this game deserves a solid 8.5 score. The reason I'm giving it a 10 is to balance some of the negative reviews which gave the game a 0 because they said "why is there ghost's in the game? It's not RE". They have clearly not played the game and are going off the test demo (btw there are no ghost's in the game).

    The first half of the game feels like RE2 with the puzzles, limited supplies, and inventory management (I'm only comparing it to RE2 and not RE1 is because the puzzles in RE1 were much more complicated and RE2 was more lenient). The second half feels like RE5 with more action. Of course, if you were not conservative with supplies in the first half of the game, you'll still have to consider ammunition and herb usage.

    Is it frightening? Definitely if you have not been desensitized to horror trends (especially in the US, I've been watching streams and people are definitely more scared in other countries). Truthfully, for me there were a few jumps but not enough to make it frightening. I would compare it to Condemned or FEAR in terms of scare.

    Madhouse is also very challenging. It really tests your knowledge of the enemy and bosses and you will always have to decide whether to risk using ammo or running, because ammo is much more precious in Madhouse.

    The bosses, for the most part, are underwhelming. The 2nd boss fight was pretty decent, and the 3rd boss fight was good and truly felt like a RE boss fight, but the last boss was horrible. More cinematic than anything. FYI there is a special molded, which I would consider a miniboss and even harder than some bosses in Madhouse.

    I also thought the enemy variety was good, but could have added 1 or 2 more types. There's 4 molded types and 4 bosses (if you don't count the introduction). Also, there are bugs, but their more of an obstacle...a very annoying obstacle.

    Overall, it was a very good game. Probably the best RE since RE4. The first-person view was a refreshing change. I'm sorry for those that don't understand this, but 3rd person horror games aren't scary. I think the last time I was truly scared in 3rd person was Silent Hills when I was a child. I'm not saying 3rd person horror games aren't good (for example Dead Space and Alan Wake were really good imo), but 1st person adds the horror aspect while still maintaining the survival aspect.    … Expand
  51. Gaderas
    Feb 6, 2017
    10
    This is a true Resident Evil title and it's absolutely as good as the original trilogy if not better. Facts & arguments:

    + Survival-horror is actually back with a decent mix of action! + Item management is back as well. You need to carefully decide on which items you should at certain points. + The original level design (spooky mansions, underground passages, laboratories) and map    This is a true Resident Evil title and it's absolutely as good as the original trilogy if not better. Facts & arguments:

    + Survival-horror is actually back with a decent mix of action!
    + Item management is back as well. You need to carefully decide on which items you should at certain points.
    + The original level design (spooky mansions, underground passages, laboratories) and map interconnectivity (a very good one) is here.
    + After a long time, the puzzles are back! There could be more of them, but I was happy with what I've encountered, as they seemed really logically placed.
    + Story-line is still based on the same themes - bio viruses and secret organizations.
    + Classic RE weapons are present, bosses are cool - especially Jack - a video game manifestation of T-1000. The last boss could've been better, but it did not ruin the game experience in any way.
    + The enemies (despite the small variety) are challenging and terrifying, also the dismembering physics is a great add on.
    + The game has a big replayability factor with different modes (and a free story DLC coming up in Spring).

    In my book it was RE 3: Nemesis as the last true RE game, afterwards the series lost it's appeal as a survival horror game. Though RE 4 was a good action game, it was a big departure gameplay/story wise from the main series and could've been titled as a spin-off (if RE 5 hadn't come out). Resident Evil 7 is a great comeback, a true sequel to longtime RE fans. It's very immersive, really fun, hard (on mad house difficulty), it uses classic RE formula, but enhances it with it's modern changes (great engine, first person view, a new twist in the story). After I finished RE 7, I decided to revisit RE2 & RE3 (since I played the RE1 remake not so long ago) and now I'd even dare to say that this title can truly tie for being the best RE to date.    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. squeezo828
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    This game truly surprised me. After the disappointing Resident Evil 5 and 6, I didn't really have that high of hopes for this game. This game proved me wrong. Its scary as hell and looks great. I personally think this is the scariest game in the entire series. Don't listen to the haters. This game is worth the 60 dollar launch price. Its as good as RE4. Trust me and buy it!!
  54. 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
  55. Kades010187
    Jan 25, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll give it a 5 because the makers had successfully brought back the survival horror game but it's NOT this kind of horror. The puzzles were copied from the previous series which makes it easy to solve. There's no virus that has been introduced. They are obviously being watched and didn't even figure that out. When playing the game, the new character of this game is basically one of Umbrella's Guinea Pigs and he doesn't even realize it that the people who rescued them is behind it.… Expand
  56. DarkVanilla
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    I haven't liked an RE game since Nemesis.
    The funny thing is I just created an account to be able to leave a decent score seeing as how almost every low score is a person with only one review...ever.
    While it isnt a 10, it is a must play and I'm happy that I bought it.
  57. bigcheese53535
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Amazing game; very refreshing entry to the franchise and the VR is really fun. Ignore the derpy ass troll reviews here. Mostly just 30 year old derp derps living in their moms basement who prob still play PS1 Resident Evil and jerk off to it
  58. 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.
  59. Aunshah
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    10/10 its a masterpiece of a game after so **** years. Played so far about 4 times now and cannot wait for the dlc to come to see what they have in store for us this time
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Alvare
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    I'm speechless. Didn't knew what to expect but man do I love absolutely everything about Resident Evil 7. The story, characters, immersion, the difficulty, tension, the puzzles, soundtrack and graphics. It's just brilliant. Going to wait till VR drops a bit in price and then replay the game again with it.
  63. GentlemenSniper
    Feb 5, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a great game! It brings back the horror and creepyness from the first game. I can just say that this is a treu Resident Evil game! I think it's fantastic!!!
  64. Dattwood7
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    Actually more like an 8 or 9, but I'm trying to balance out the fanboys who gave it a zero without actually playing it. Pros: Challenging enemies, great graphics, great mechanics, polished gameplay, scary as hell. Cons: It starts to lose a little momentum two thirds of the way through, possibly due to the setting not changing all that much, or because the story isn't all that compelling.Actually more like an 8 or 9, but I'm trying to balance out the fanboys who gave it a zero without actually playing it. Pros: Challenging enemies, great graphics, great mechanics, polished gameplay, scary as hell. Cons: It starts to lose a little momentum two thirds of the way through, possibly due to the setting not changing all that much, or because the story isn't all that compelling. I'd still pay full price for it though. And I will be playing it again.… Expand
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. ACMegabits
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Juego llega a tener lo que hace a un resident evil pero voy a destacar los puntos mas favorables y desfavorables.
    [+]Lleva la esencia de tener que volver para atrás y abrir zonas que no se podían acceder, mediante un mecanismo que se uso mucho como el de llaves con distintos símbolos.
    [+]Su Atmósfera es muy bueno con tonos oscuros y sucios de ese filtro de su nuevo motor gráfico y con su sonido que te mete muy bien en el juego.
    [+]Su Jugabilidad es bastante buena en cuanto cantidad de armas que puedes usar, forma de tener que decidir si tener que hacer medicina o balas, falla algún punto como las mejoras del personaje. Lograron hacer un juego en primera persona bastante bueno con algún error (Jack baker sus ataques algunas veces te atraviesan) pero bueno
    [+/-]La historia me pareció bastante interesante pensando en recatar a mia, pero cuando la encontramos al principio ya dejo de ser una misión de recate a tener que escapar de la casa de los bakers (me parece que tiene un inicio un poco aburrido)
    [+/-]Su ubicación me gusta la atmósfera que se da en un pantano (Luisiana), los sectores de la casa están muy cuidados para que se puedan crear atajos y no es complejo para no quedar atascado, lo que si me parece que algunas zonas hay puertas innecesarias como donde se libra la batalla con Jack Baker, hay dos puertas una necesitas una llave cualquiera y otra una llave de serpiente. cuando consigue dicha llave es puerta solo te deja pasar a otra zona que habías explorado podría se un atajo pero te lo dan muy tarde, hubiera sido mejor un puerta de esta cerrada del otro lado.
    [+/-]Su personaje principal Ethan, yo creo que se hecha de menos esta entrega a los personajes clásicos pero Capcom quiere dar paso a personajes que no son nada del otro mundo solo personas normales, no gusto que Capcom no quiere que nos encariñemos con Ethan, como los demos personajes de la saga
    [-]Los enemigos, hay una cantidad muy baja en cuanto a variedad. los Bakers son enemigos recurrentes no están nada mal, pero los molded son los mismo con diferentes particularidades (pero son 3 o 4 tipos)
    [-]Su Duración es un poco corta de 10Hs-15Hs, (las 15 horas si lo terminas al completo)

    En fin que me pareció un juego Muy bueno en el cual la gente no creía y dice ser copia de otro juego del genero, pero llego a tener su esencia Resident Evil.    … Expand
  68. 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
  69. wertykelpie
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    first review i make on metacritic, and i visit it almost everyday, but i had to say something about this amazing game, im a resident evil core fan i played and finished every single of them even those great but forgoten outbreaks, im not counting on the abysmal rip offs, now put it simple, if you were waiting for a resident evil game like 4, 5 ,6 goona be disapointed but i recomend thatfirst review i make on metacritic, and i visit it almost everyday, but i had to say something about this amazing game, im a resident evil core fan i played and finished every single of them even those great but forgoten outbreaks, im not counting on the abysmal rip offs, now put it simple, if you were waiting for a resident evil game like 4, 5 ,6 goona be disapointed but i recomend that you check it out, now for those that love the classics, you gonna feel at home, the game has a dark humoristic b movie dialog that i love, alot of references to past resident evils and classic horror movies, its a survival game at the core, its scary and makes the heart skip beats sometimes,but most importantly its a true resident evil game since code veronica, has a mystery story that hooks you up since the begining and its very violent, i droped a tear when i was runing from jack baker and entered a room with a familiar music and saw the chest and a recorder , only hearing jack baker screaming outside, capcom from the deep of my heart i thank you kindly for this game and returning it to the roots since a long time. just buy it since as little kid i wasnt so excited about a game like i am about this one.… Expand
  70. Snoracks
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    I may be a little baby, but this game absolutely terrified me. Watching Let's Plays is nothing in comparison to actually playing this by yourself with headphones on, which is the experience people should be reviewing in my opinion. I didn't get to review the VR portion, but it seems like I'd only be able to play 5 minutes at a time before getting too scared to continue.

    If you want to    I may be a little baby, but this game absolutely terrified me. Watching Let's Plays is nothing in comparison to actually playing this by yourself with headphones on, which is the experience people should be reviewing in my opinion. I didn't get to review the VR portion, but it seems like I'd only be able to play 5 minutes at a time before getting too scared to continue.

    If you want to be scared by something this game should do it and I like the puzzles and Resident Evil tropes they throw at you like the Inventory System which is as close as they've gotten to 4's Inventory since that game debuted. It may seem a little annoying going back and forth between rooms and then grabbing your items, but it also reinforces your knowledge of area layout and forces you to act with limited resources, so I personally like the mechanic.

    I'd recommend the game if you're looking for something scary, but if you're looking for a run and gun or for the Resident Evil franchise to remain unchanged the game probably isn't for you.    … Expand
  71. MrFireFuchs
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    After seeing how the series turned after RE4 I had my doubts that Capcom would be able to create a RE game again that would as great as the original 2 or RE4. But they did and I could not be happier. The move from 3rd person to 1st person was the right decision. The game feels like a fresh and modern RE1.
    I hope the game sells enough copies to get a sequel and I hope even more that Capcom    After seeing how the series turned after RE4 I had my doubts that Capcom would be able to create a RE game again that would as great as the original 2 or RE4. But they did and I could not be happier. The move from 3rd person to 1st person was the right decision. The game feels like a fresh and modern RE1.
    I hope the game sells enough copies to get a sequel and I hope even more that Capcom does not f*ck up again and continues to play to what makes a great RE game.    … Expand
  72. residentvl
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    An incredible throwback to classic resident evil while also showing growth with an effective use of first person VR. Just beat the game and have only played with PSVR, but i can definitely say i have no reason to play without. Resident evil 7 wss made for VR and it adds a fantastic level of immersion. The story of the game is classic style resident evil with the player thrust into aAn incredible throwback to classic resident evil while also showing growth with an effective use of first person VR. Just beat the game and have only played with PSVR, but i can definitely say i have no reason to play without. Resident evil 7 wss made for VR and it adds a fantastic level of immersion. The story of the game is classic style resident evil with the player thrust into a situation they are struggling to understand, fighting living dead type enemies, solving ridiculous puzzles and scavenging for any supplies just to make sure you csn survive the next boss fight. The length is just right at about 10 hours if your thorough. The game looks fantastic in VR though it does struggle to load textures as quickly as i wss moving through the game and at a few times had to pause me so it i could load in the courtyard. All together the game is incredible and should satisfy any true fan resident evil.… Expand
  73. SgtPepper93
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    I really liked what Capcom did with Resident evil 7, bringing back the saga to its roots, I dare to say RE7 stands right with what I call the all star REs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and Code veronica. Cheers to Capcom and hoping the planned DLC actually adds more amazing moments to this game
  74. archonome
    Feb 4, 2017
    10
    I'm a fan of resident evil. I have played it since 1997. My favorites were RE1,2,3 and Code Veronica. I did NOT like the direction of RE4 in terms of gameplay(the lore was still there). I hated RE5 and RE6 where I felt they had changed the purpose of the game and took the story completely in a different direction.

    Now comes Resident Evil 7. I am so delighted and I have a new found    I'm a fan of resident evil. I have played it since 1997. My favorites were RE1,2,3 and Code Veronica. I did NOT like the direction of RE4 in terms of gameplay(the lore was still there). I hated RE5 and RE6 where I felt they had changed the purpose of the game and took the story completely in a different direction.

    Now comes Resident Evil 7. I am so delighted and I have a new found respect for Capcom.

    The story is awesome. It's not your "american horror story texas chainsaw massacre". In fact, it is actually JUST as Resident Evil 1... it's actually a conspiracy plot.

    You could tell that they did everything they could to study the older Resident Evils and find out what artistic elements made them what they were: Art. This shows big time from: The way the story progresses, the perfect balance of shooting without going into excess like Evil within did, great atmosphere, files and diaries you read to uncover the plot yourself, the item lockbox, the save rooms, the well-made puzzles, herbs for healing, the environments that were reminiscent of RE(they paid homage to the Main Hall of the Mansion from RE1 by making a similar main entrance), terrifying scenes, etc etc

    The only Con? The game is too short. I took my time and finished in 8 hours. But hey... I rather have a short game that is excellent than a long game that is a crappy attempt at pleasing the action crowd.

    Look. I am HARD to please. I rarely play video games. I only play one or two games a year and this game HAS SURPASSED my expectations as a Hardcore RE1,2,3 fan.

    Thank you capcom!!! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO YOUR FANS    … Expand
  75. 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.
  76. Akez
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    that good game! I bought it game 2 days ago and.... I want to play in any time. I think its good good game and I think Resident Evill must be like this game!
  77. Erosion
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Resident Evil 7 Bio-Hazard was an outstanding game, From the realism and the intense moments, I was left speechless, Can't say the same for Resident Evil 6 though
  78. pumpkin001
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    A Massive redemption for Capcom, RE7 is true terror in it's finest form.
    It's the first game I've played in a long time that I keep wanting to go back onto. You will get scared, you will need a break and you NEED to get this game. It's amazing. Good job guys
  79. Tater0322
    Feb 8, 2017
    6
    I feel like this game is just a clock tower/haunting grounds mix with resident evils name stamped on it. It's not bad but really lacks that true resident evil feel. Enemies become very boring since they use the same ones over and over and the boss fights are the worst. I also just hate first person especially in this franchise. If I wouldn't had had the opportunity to play this in V.R. II feel like this game is just a clock tower/haunting grounds mix with resident evils name stamped on it. It's not bad but really lacks that true resident evil feel. Enemies become very boring since they use the same ones over and over and the boss fights are the worst. I also just hate first person especially in this franchise. If I wouldn't had had the opportunity to play this in V.R. I don't know if I would have given it the score I did. I usually replay these games all of the time since the original came out and I don't think this game has any sort of replay value. Not really the direction I was hoping for.… Expand
  80. gitgudskrub
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    +solid atmosphere
    +Down right creepy antagonists
    +Combat is tense and satisfying
    +Great world connection as well as level design
    -A little too short
    -Lack of enemy variety
    -Boss battles aren't that great
    -Uninteresting protagonist (Ethan, not Mia)

    It's a solid game, but a few flaws
  81. solsunforge
    Jan 6, 2018
    2
    Going into this game I did not see any previews or know what to expect outside of it had something to do with a creepy family. After renting the game all I can say is that I am so glad I rented this and never bothered to buy it. This game isn't worth 60.00 and I am still disappointed that I wasted the time to play it and paid 4.00 to rent it. Coming from a resident evil fan I have toGoing into this game I did not see any previews or know what to expect outside of it had something to do with a creepy family. After renting the game all I can say is that I am so glad I rented this and never bothered to buy it. This game isn't worth 60.00 and I am still disappointed that I wasted the time to play it and paid 4.00 to rent it. Coming from a resident evil fan I have to admit this game isn't resident evil and it seems resident evil was applied to it as a quick cash grab. The setting made no sense in terms of resident evil. The characters are bland and stereotypical redneck folk. The "puzzles" make absolutely no sense and are ridiculous in terms of the setting. The main character loses a hand and yet in any situation after he has that hand again as if he never lost it. The game just isn't scary. After I installed the game I finished the first boss fight then get a message saying the game wasnt fully installed and kicked out to the main menu over and over even though the game was installed fully. This game just should of never been a resident evil title and I am disappointed yet relieved I only rented it instead of buying it. I cant' imagine how bad the suckers who got taken for the full price must feel. I imagine a lot of the people giving this a 9 or somehow a 10 are young kids who don't have much of a clue. Please please do not be like them as this game deserves no praise from anyone who has been with resident evil since the start and if this is what resident evil is turning in to then I want off this train.You have been warned. Capcom you need to be ashamed of what you have done to a once great ip.… Expand
  82. tensa2341
    Jan 27, 2017
    7
    Resident Evil has had its problems throughout the several years(with the exception of Revelations 2) in which the the franchise was going in for more of an action series rather than horror that the series thrived on the early years of its premiere. Now that the suppose 7 is going back to its roots on horror, does it deliver that chilling suspense and fear that the original RE games didResident Evil has had its problems throughout the several years(with the exception of Revelations 2) in which the the franchise was going in for more of an action series rather than horror that the series thrived on the early years of its premiere. Now that the suppose 7 is going back to its roots on horror, does it deliver that chilling suspense and fear that the original RE games did before it went full gear on action or does it surmise into the depths of darkness in being one of the forgotten games in recent memory?

    Story- After 4 years in the events of Resident Evil 6, you play as Ethan Winters. A new protagonist in search of his wife Mia who has disappeared for 3 years, leaving Ethan a message saying that he should stay away from her. Ignoring the message, he located the source of the message, Louisiana. I thought the story flowed at a good enough pace to keep the player intrigued through the 8-10 hours it takes to play through the game. The writing is spot on and the voice actors do an amazing job of making the game feel more alive compared to the past Installments of the franchise. The few things that hold the story being any better is that the Resident Evil Mythos is almost non-existent until the very end.

    Graphics- Capcom has integrated a new RE engine that uses photorealism technology, giving a more rural detail area that gives a new life to the franchise. On the PS4, the game runs smoothly with a 60 fps and at times the game can look amazing with the use of lighting on certain parts of the game. The atmosphere of the game is amazing with the whole game having a darker mood to it and a dreary feel that emits a sense of claustrophobia that makes the player feel incredibly secluded in tight areas. The design of the enemies in the game was design well enough with character models being absolutely fantastic with such clear design and texture, giving life to the Baker family and the other families in the game, which gives a Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe from how they act. The other enemies called the Molded are design fairly well but with only a few varied monsters to kill in the game, they become more of a nuisance to kill compared to the other monsters the players had faced in the past.

    Gameplay-By recreating the Resident Evil's "horror roots" , they change the games perspective into being 1st person rather than it being 3rd person but by doing this, it makes the whole game even more less of it being Resident Evil and more like Outlast with guns. The player are given types of different guns, secret caches, a vendor antique system, and the return of emblem doors. The aiming of the game is surprisingly well given it being a survival horror game. What's exhilarating about the First Person perspective is the VR option. The player can play the whole game in VR which immerses the player even more and also making the aiming of the game even more accurate. Through the end though, the game focused too much on combat as tons of molded just complie together against the player and the last boss wasn't even a damn boss. The part that is survival is so minimum that the only time you can call it really survival is when the first Baker family member goes on full frontal assault as the first part of the game, the player is forced on heavily scripted events in the game, making the player think that using their weapons and items are in good use except it's not.

    Overall- The game took me 7-8 hours to beat which is fine for it's length but for some reason I thought the game overstayed its welcome as the end became horde mode and the "final boss" being a disappointment, but being that, the first 75% of the game is well thought out. Good atmosphere, intriguing opening and idea of the whole game, and well-made psychopath characters. The gameplay can be more desired but I had a fine experience playing through the whole game. I'd say wait for a price drop around 30. It's a good buy for that price.    … Expand
  83. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jan 31, 2017
    9
    An Amazing entry in the RE universe. I have been Playing RE since #1 directors cut and its one of my favorite franchises. That being said I was a little worried that they were deviating from the RE formula, man was I wrong! this is probably the best RE game I have played since 4. Graphics are beautiful. Game play is fun, the puzzles ranged from hard to easy. Boss fights were intenseAn Amazing entry in the RE universe. I have been Playing RE since #1 directors cut and its one of my favorite franchises. That being said I was a little worried that they were deviating from the RE formula, man was I wrong! this is probably the best RE game I have played since 4. Graphics are beautiful. Game play is fun, the puzzles ranged from hard to easy. Boss fights were intense except the final boss was weak. Definitely has a lot of rememberable characters. the atmosphere was creepy, set in the Louisiana bayou I was hoping to see a zombie gator but never came across any. Took me about 11 hours to complete and I was taking my time trying to find all the collectables. Only Cons I can think of is it was to short I wanted to keep playing longer and the ending could of been a lot better. So if you are on the fence of buying I would say buy it if you are a fan or buy it when it drops to $30 which will probably be soon. I did not Play this on VR but you could totally tell this game would be perfect for it.… Expand
  84. Bigredbearded
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    A truly fantasic, well polished, triple A horror mastwepiece. Horror hasnt been hitting well recently and this game delivers above the call of..um Ill stop there, you get it. This game truly nails survival horror and captures atmosphere in a wayway i havent seen before. I truly felt as though i was in that wretched house. I look forward to the game of the year edition with all the dlc inA truly fantasic, well polished, triple A horror mastwepiece. Horror hasnt been hitting well recently and this game delivers above the call of..um Ill stop there, you get it. This game truly nails survival horror and captures atmosphere in a wayway i havent seen before. I truly felt as though i was in that wretched house. I look forward to the game of the year edition with all the dlc in about 2 years. Ill absolutely revisit the mansion.… Expand
  85. Hammertime1503
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    A quality entry to the resident evil franchise after the disappointment of the last 2 games in my opinion.Maybe a bit short but really pleased with it.
  86. kotsios
    Feb 4, 2017
    10
    its a very well crafted game as a hardcore re fan this game leaves me sattisfied i didnt liked the first person camera and the setting but the atmospere and the games texture reminds me the good old games that i loved. p.s if you are a hardcore re fan buy it at any cost if u are not dont bother even play it
  87. easypeasy
    Jan 31, 2017
    8
    Nice try to implement a new seting, all at a height, excellent graphics, storyline, the end of the boring and easy final boss pleased with the appearance of Redfield, and so beautiful
  88. sharq223
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    Finally good Resident Evil. After RE6 i've got mixed fellings about Resident evil 7. Some kind of reboot, but with good gameplay. Very good climate. It's scary and creepy on some moments. Boss fights is awesome. We can defeat them in 2-3 ways. Riddles are interesting and not too hard. History over time is run from the perspective of several heroes in interesting way.Despite someFinally good Resident Evil. After RE6 i've got mixed fellings about Resident evil 7. Some kind of reboot, but with good gameplay. Very good climate. It's scary and creepy on some moments. Boss fights is awesome. We can defeat them in 2-3 ways. Riddles are interesting and not too hard. History over time is run from the perspective of several heroes in interesting way.Despite some reservations, I don't regret the money spent.… Expand
  89. eairthrow
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I had doubts about RE goin' FPS but I must admit it actually works really well! Being a huge RE fan I almost gave up on this series and I am glad Capcom delivered again a great episode that fits the RE universe. It feels new and familiar at the same time. Important to mention that it is still the only decent full VR experience but you may find it too disturbing like I did. I love to beI had doubts about RE goin' FPS but I must admit it actually works really well! Being a huge RE fan I almost gave up on this series and I am glad Capcom delivered again a great episode that fits the RE universe. It feels new and familiar at the same time. Important to mention that it is still the only decent full VR experience but you may find it too disturbing like I did. I love to be scared but prefer it on the screen only. As a RE fan, for me this is a 10/10.… Expand
  90. cylentstorm
    Apr 3, 2017
    7
    RE VII is another first-person entry into the bloated "survival horror" genre that Capcom helped create with the Biohazard series. It's obvious from the outset that this game caters to VR setups, so expect to be underwhelmed if (like me) you use a gamepad. The slow, plodding movement only makes sense in the context of expensive "3D" head-tracking goggles, or possibly an attempt to createRE VII is another first-person entry into the bloated "survival horror" genre that Capcom helped create with the Biohazard series. It's obvious from the outset that this game caters to VR setups, so expect to be underwhelmed if (like me) you use a gamepad. The slow, plodding movement only makes sense in the context of expensive "3D" head-tracking goggles, or possibly an attempt to create extra tension within the mostly vanilla slasher-flick environment.

    The usual clunky interface is present, yet presents less of an obstacle than expected--relatively speaking. Detailed visuals more than manage to set the disturbing tone with a mix of realism and "found footage" style. The sound design is also particularly impressive, but the mixed-bag of English voice acting ruins and enhances the mood in equal measure--unless you're in it for the whole B-movie shtick for which the series is known. No one plays this sort of thing expecting a deep plot, so the thick layer of otherwise solid cheese in VII's writing is unlikely to scare anyone away.

    There are also several difficulty levels, weapon upgrades, and secrets that invite multiple runs through Capcom's twisted little nightmare. Purists may be repelled by the break with tradition, but overall, i would rank this among the best that the series has to offer. While I can't comment on the VR experience, RE VII was clearly built with such hardware in mind, so consider that before you dive in.    … Expand
  91. 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
  92. that1jesusfreak
    Feb 1, 2017
    9
    After several Resident Evil games that were just that in name and story, Resident Evil 7 brings a perfect blend the modernization that the previous controversial games brought, but with a more intense horror experience than ever before going back to the roots of the series. Gameplay was solid and even though it was first person, it still very much felt like a Resident Evil game. DespiteAfter several Resident Evil games that were just that in name and story, Resident Evil 7 brings a perfect blend the modernization that the previous controversial games brought, but with a more intense horror experience than ever before going back to the roots of the series. Gameplay was solid and even though it was first person, it still very much felt like a Resident Evil game. Despite what some other reviewers have said, the Resident Evil lore and story connection actually fit quite well with a not in your face approach this time arrive leaving most of the game for the player to connect the dots, reading documents, files, watching VHS tapes, it adds to the whole build up and atmosphere to the end of the game. That game was intense, horrifying, on par with the likes of Outlast, but with much more gameplay depth that made this game feel more than just a guided walk through a house of horrors. The only thing holding this game back was the ending where I thought they could explained the aftermath a bit more and the impact of the game's event on the series, but once could also argue that this is just set up for later titles to build upon these events in RE7. I would definitely recommend this game to any longtime Resident Evil fan (if you already haven't picked it up) and especially if you are fan of polished horror experience that keeps you hooked all the way through.… Expand
  93. kingofkoopas
    Jul 2, 2017
    2
    This game sucks, it was only good for the first two to three hours. After said hours the game starts running out of steam, and out of enemies to give you. You are going to be "fighting" the same damn enemies from the basement all the way up to the end of the game. There are three variables to it though, one of them has a blade on his hand, the other crawls on all fours, and the last one isThis game sucks, it was only good for the first two to three hours. After said hours the game starts running out of steam, and out of enemies to give you. You are going to be "fighting" the same damn enemies from the basement all the way up to the end of the game. There are three variables to it though, one of them has a blade on his hand, the other crawls on all fours, and the last one is a fat one. When the fat one comes out do not worry about him, the game will make sure you have plenty of remote bombs to easily dispose of them. That is really all there is in terms of regular enemies, unless you wanna count the few small wasps that are in the bug house. But I am getting ahead of myself, lets start where all things should, at the beginning.

    The beginning was really well made, it felt like a wanna be Alien Isolation, having Jack chase you around was kinda scary, but if not that, at the very least it was fun. But then Jack keeps popping out and throwing jokes around, calling you on the phone like a child and wanting to "play" games, lol. The same goes for the rest of the Bakers. A bunch of retarded hillbillies, Lucas being the worst of them. These antagonists just aren't scary, they aren't memorable. they are not in the least bit threatening.

    The final area of the game takes place inside an abandoned mine. By this time CAPCOM clearly had run out of the few ideas they initially had. The whole area is just move forward, with not detours, secret rooms or even a single puzzle. This area takes about five to ten minutes at most to clear. This time there will be many enemies coming at you though, but fret not. They will be targets for you to unload your ridiculous arsenal at them. When you clear the mines the game will hit it's all time low. The final area of the game, which is right back where you started. It's all a scripted slow walk through the house where some little girl is giggling at you trying to scare you? The final boss comes out and it's all a scripted fight that of course you are not meant to lose. I am not kidding, it's all a scripted event, you hardly participate in it.

    The game is loaded with items too, there is an overabundance of health items, ammo, guns. easy access to a powerful magnum which i never once fired. I kinda felt bad for the bad guys even using my M9. This game is too easy and not scary in any way shape of form after the first two to three hours. After that it starts showing its "Uroboros" at you. By that I mean that it starts turning into a mediocre Resident Evil 4 which is Resident Evil 5.

    I am returning this piece of crap at Gamestop for any money they give me. Well as long as it is ten dollars or more. Paying more than ten dollars for this mediocre so called Resident Evil game is too much. I payed fifty........    … Expand
  94. rolodt40
    Feb 9, 2017
    8
    This is good, not great but still very good. It's a fair 8 out of 10. It has its moments and it has its mistakes. Maybe with less tricky boss battles and not that obvious puzzles resolutions, it would have been a 9 or 10.
  95. broyds
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Resident evil is back on top!

    I have been a fan of the series since resident evil 4 which still stands as being one of my favorite games of all time. Since that game, the resi series has been going down hill quite rapidly. Resi 5 was good but not great and resi 6 was just a disaster. When resi 7 was announced I loved the idea of it going back to its roots and was praying that the    Resident evil is back on top!

    I have been a fan of the series since resident evil 4 which still stands as being one of my favorite games of all time. Since that game, the resi series has been going down hill quite rapidly. Resi 5 was good but not great and resi 6 was just a disaster. When resi 7 was announced I loved the idea of it going back to its roots and was praying that the fear factor wasn't being over hyped and that it wouldn't be a let down like the previous 2 games. Thankfully I had no need to worry, One of the best survival horror games out there.

    Before I get into my review, I am mainly talking about the VR version. i have played the entirety of the game in vr and played tiny portions of it on the TV just to see what the difference is. On an ordinary TV this game is great, so if you do not have a PSVR set the game is still great. However if you have a PSVR then quite honestly there is no other way to experience this game. The immersion and fear is quadrupled in VR it is spine chillingly brilliant. Obviously the graphics take a hit from how they appear on the TV but this never ever becomes an issue as actually feeling like you are inside this world is far better than having great graphics on the TV. Besides the graphics in VR are mostly very impressive besides outside which in all honesty can look quite poor at times. Just as an example of how much difference VR makes I tried a small part of the game on the TV and then after played the same bit in VR. I was walking into a room and dolls that were hanging on the ceiling dropped to the floor, on the TV I hardly even noticed and carried on moving forward. I played in VR and when the dolls dropped I literally jumped out of my own skin, because when things like that happen, just for that one second you actually believe that you are truly there.

    There are some criticisms of the VR mode that come to mind but none of these really detract from the game. The biggest issue I have which is also a big issue I have with many other vr games is that you only have disembodied hands and no arms I find this takes you out of the experience a little bit, although you do get used to it pretty quickly. I just wish developers could find a way to give you arms. There is also a very small part in the game where you get stabbed in the belly (this is not a spoiler) and when you look down you can see that you have no body and can just see the pen which you were stabbed with is basically floating in midair. The only other slight negative is that cutscenes are not in vr but appear on a large cinematic screen instead.

    Now for the game play. This is survival horror at its best you really do have to take care of the amount of resources you use up and think carefully about what you should bring with you and what you should keep in your storage box. Running low on ammo really ups the tension and makes you have to use stealth to the best of your ability. There are some genuinely good scares in this game too, both from the jump scares to genuine freakiness. What also adds to the tension is the fact that you don't always know where to go making you feel lost in a good way.

    I truly can't recommend this game enough!    … Expand
  96. GetDaRekM8
    Feb 1, 2017
    10
    Its the first good thing about 2017. After the awful 5 and 6 games, 7 comes and rescues the day.The take on the story is very interesting as you're playing as a normal guy unlike all the other games, and the game is First person which adds more to the chills. The game-play mechanics work perfectly together, the new crafting system made making supplies much easier. Boss fights appear out ofIts the first good thing about 2017. After the awful 5 and 6 games, 7 comes and rescues the day.The take on the story is very interesting as you're playing as a normal guy unlike all the other games, and the game is First person which adds more to the chills. The game-play mechanics work perfectly together, the new crafting system made making supplies much easier. Boss fights appear out of nowhere, and when they happen you better pray that you have enough ammo to finish them off. Props to Capcom for reviving the series after the disastrous 5 and 6 games.… Expand
  97. roundtablegamer
    Feb 15, 2017
    9
    Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Review
    ICE, Gamers of the Round Table
    Capcom is back with another installment of the Resident Evil franchise, taking the series back to its roots of survival horror. Does this installment live up to its origins or does it feel more like an action game? Story: In Resident Evil 7: Biohazard you play a character named Ethan who goes searching for his missing    Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Review
    ICE, Gamers of the Round Table

    Capcom is back with another installment of the Resident Evil franchise, taking the series back to its roots of survival horror. Does this installment live up to its origins or does it feel more like an action game?

    Story: In Resident Evil 7: Biohazard you play a character named Ethan who goes searching for his missing wife Mia; she has been missing for three years in Louisiana. Upon your arrival in Louisiana, you encounter a psychotic family named the Bakers, but there is a dark secret behind their driven madness. Your goal is to save Mia and escape the Baker mansion.

    Gameplay: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a first person psychological survival horror game. You go around exploring the Baker mansion and the grounds, collecting items like antique coins, keys for certain doors, exploring puzzles, and fighting off the molded (enemy type) with weapons from handguns to grenade launchers. This is the only the beginning of the game; you never know what is going to be around the corner. Filled with many jump scares and psychological horror, you will beg for the game to be over. Each baker family member is a boss fight but they are not too difficult which is nice, and as you get farther into the game you dig deeper into finding out what is behind their madness, discovering that things are not always what they seem.

    Conclusion: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard delivers a punch when it comes to the horror; from the classic feel of a messed up house, things moving around and hearing sounds, the puzzles, finding hidden rooms where someone may be kept prisoner, in no way does this game fall short. It is worth the eight hours of your time.
    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard: 9/10
    Good Job Capcom.
    To rent or buy Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, go to gameaccess.ca    … Expand
  98. arostislavna
    Mar 9, 2019
    0
    A bastardized entry to "Resident Evil"

    The canon makes absolutely no sense thanks to this entry.
  99. ignorant00
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    This ist my first review on metacritic, because i hate the really unfair reviews of many users which gave the game zero points!

    I played the first resident evil and i really loved it. It was one of the games which invented something new (okay : i know it was "alone in the dark "... but for me and millions other gamer it was resident evil!). Within the years the franchise got older    This ist my first review on metacritic, because i hate the really unfair reviews of many users which gave the game zero points!

    I played the first resident evil and i really loved it. It was one of the games which invented something new (okay : i know it was "alone in the dark "... but for me and millions other gamer it was resident evil!).

    Within the years the franchise got older and boring.... The last episode was a kick in the ass for the former great gaming series. An action game like many others on the market.

    But this game ist great. This game is the next "new thing"!

    VR is a great opportunity. I really enjoy VR and this game is the best example to show how good it works!    … Expand
  100. maxcraigwell
    Jan 30, 2017
    9
    Deserves a 10/10 for sheer browned-panted-ness, anyone who has played this game in VR I salute you because it is absolutely terrifying! Actually stopped playing after about 45 minutes because my nerves were shredded then when I came back I turned the brightness up in-game to about 80% which has made it far more palatable. I'm a big resident evil fan and like most felt pretty ambivalentDeserves a 10/10 for sheer browned-panted-ness, anyone who has played this game in VR I salute you because it is absolutely terrifying! Actually stopped playing after about 45 minutes because my nerves were shredded then when I came back I turned the brightness up in-game to about 80% which has made it far more palatable. I'm a big resident evil fan and like most felt pretty ambivalent about resi 6 so this is a refreshing and terrifyingly fun return to form, genuinely feels like I'm in a horror film. Definitely worth a buy even if you aren't a big resi fan as it doesn't draw that much on the series prior to 7 (having said that I'm only a few hours in).… Expand
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#18 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 100
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  1. UploadVR
    Apr 23, 2017
    90
    Honestly, I don’t know if the world is ready for a game like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard in VR and that’s exactly what makes it so exhilarating.
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  2. App Trigger
    Apr 21, 2017
    90
    Whether played in VR or not, Resident Evil 7: biohazard is a thrilling game and it shouldn’t be missed. If you have the option to play the game with a PSVR, you should by all means do so. Regardless of how you play Resident Evil 7: biohazard, just be sure that you do because it is one of 2017’s finest releases and the constant stream of DLC keeps the nightmare alive.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 2, 2017
    88
    Gets under your skin by erasing past frills and putting you eyeball to eyeball with a new world of horror. [March 2017, p.60]
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