Resident Evil Village

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2852 Ratings

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  1. dams_hyuga
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Un très bon jeu horrifique qui change vraiment des autre jeux l'ambiance est parfaite
  2. lgan123
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    this game is awesome the fear and the fun i had makes this game definitely in top 5 best resident evil games
  3. filip92
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really cannot remember one thing that was bad in this game. This and RE7 are masterpieces, they are both equally good on its own way. Before i started my playtrough, i read from a lot of people that it is more action game than horror. But i wouldn't agree. The game has some REALLY scary moments. All the villains,enemies and sub bosses are perfect. Heisenberg voice actor did a great job, i must mention that. Also, the enemies from his area are creepy, especially Sturm Soldat. House Beneviento had the creepiest atmosphere in the game. But, oh my God, the deatils in this game. I am from Serbia, so our villages (Eastern Europe) are tottaly same like in the game. I really felt like it is some old village in my country. It is so detailed, every brick, every tree, every muddy road. After i finished the game, i closely watched concept art images a 3d figures of the characters, and that i realised indeed how it was detailed. I see that a lot of work and love was put into this game by the developers, so i appreciate that, i can't give nothing bellow a 10.… Expand
  4. tonjonas
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    My first and definitely not last RE. Great horror atmosphere, visually beautiful sceneries, and streamlined gameplay, ideal for me.
  5. Lijon88
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    I wanted to give 9 becouse the last location of haizenberg destroyed for me the whole atmosphere of this village but some nice leady and her jucy big benefits made my decision to give it 10 (joke). Game is really amazing especialy if you play it in vr2 like i did for the first time. So many jumpy moments makes me change my pants few times during the first run. Everysingle trophy is makingI wanted to give 9 becouse the last location of haizenberg destroyed for me the whole atmosphere of this village but some nice leady and her jucy big benefits made my decision to give it 10 (joke). Game is really amazing especialy if you play it in vr2 like i did for the first time. So many jumpy moments makes me change my pants few times during the first run. Everysingle trophy is making this game challanging and even after 4-5 runs i still was not tired of this game. Hope just in next re they will letyou get teophies when you play in vr like it was in 7.… Expand
  6. decoamelo
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Before playing, I read a few reviews that complained about the game not being scary, or not being a true Resident Evil game. I almost gave up playing the game. Glad I didn't. This is a great game and I had a really satisfying experience playing it.
    The game is not as scary as RE7 but it does have its scary sections. And it has everything you would expect from a RE game: great graphics,    Before playing, I read a few reviews that complained about the game not being scary, or not being a true Resident Evil game. I almost gave up playing the game. Glad I didn't. This is a great game and I had a really satisfying experience playing it.
    The game is not as scary as RE7 but it does have its scary sections. And it has everything you would expect from a RE game: great graphics, fun game play, cool story, great level design, crafting system and backtrack. The only missing element were the item boxes, absent in the game.    … Expand
  7. Ramoscello
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Resident evil village takes everything from the previous chapter and enhance it, the graphics are overall pretty good, the re engine is able to create some convincing face and the general impact is impressive (the game runs well on old gen console) capcom as always never fails creating an incredible audio design, you can ear your steps sounds adapting to the type of floor, the voicesResident evil village takes everything from the previous chapter and enhance it, the graphics are overall pretty good, the re engine is able to create some convincing face and the general impact is impressive (the game runs well on old gen console) capcom as always never fails creating an incredible audio design, you can ear your steps sounds adapting to the type of floor, the voices reverberate in an incredible way, it's all very immersive, the game is more liner but it preserve the nature of the brand, one of the worst part about re7 was the quantity of the enemy which was pretty bad, in village this has been corrected, the boss fight are a HUGE step forward, the story is nothing of special but it never fails to catch you off guard, ethan is slightly better than before, he's still a bad character, the rest of the cast is really charismatic, a bit too much, you never feel them like a menace they're all good looking and you would want to be their friend instead of being their enemies, I would have liked to see more horror, but overally the game is really solid and it's a great sequel, (sorry for eventual grammatical error, English is not my main language)… Expand
  8. Umur
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    With the plot twists in the story it's a great game.

    Graphics - 9 / 10
    Story - 7 / 10
    Gameplay - 8.5 / 10
    Music / sound design - 8 / 10
    Map design - 7 / 10
    Conclusion: 8 / 10
  9. Lastnight1
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    This game is perfect.Actually there is not horror game like more have action game for me . Story is good.Place design is wonderful
  10. BioShip0706
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    Not one of my favorites , 7, 2 remake and 4remake are way better. it's still a good game and a loveletter to re4
  11. eMJayDesu
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    It's a very intresting RE game! Really! I was skeptical about this title at first. Werewolves, some supernatural powers... I told myself this is not RE! But still, as a fan of the series, I had to play it and I was very surprised how quickly I started to like this game! The story really got me into the game pretty quickly. The voice acting here is at a very high level. I quickly becameIt's a very intresting RE game! Really! I was skeptical about this title at first. Werewolves, some supernatural powers... I told myself this is not RE! But still, as a fan of the series, I had to play it and I was very surprised how quickly I started to like this game! The story really got me into the game pretty quickly. The voice acting here is at a very high level. I quickly became interested in what would happen next. Later, the gameplay itself screamed at me THIS IS RESIDENT EVIL! This is it! Item management system, weapon leveling, puzzles, and the combat itself though in first person view (now in 3rd person thanks to the DLC). Like the good old REs from the first PlayStation. Also all the locations were created wonderfully! What a game! Capcom did a good job with it. It's already one of my favourite video game!… Expand
  12. EKYR
    Jul 31, 2023
    9
    really enjoyed this game with some interesting puzzles, abit less horror but nontheless still full of passion and enthusiasm from the developers at capcom to deliver this level of game which is honestly impressive. Not many major complaints for the game as it is exactly the kind of game i quite enjoy. However i do have some minor gripes such as the main character ethan being quite funnyreally enjoyed this game with some interesting puzzles, abit less horror but nontheless still full of passion and enthusiasm from the developers at capcom to deliver this level of game which is honestly impressive. Not many major complaints for the game as it is exactly the kind of game i quite enjoy. However i do have some minor gripes such as the main character ethan being quite funny and fearless in face of such horror, some of the dialogue that comes out of his mouth is just freaking comedic genius timing. The game on Normal mode is too easy but i still enjoyed it quite alot. World building feels contained yet open ended and imaginative, characters are quite interesting and the story was certainly something interesting to me. A really strong recommend from me even if you have not played the previous RE games, this is good!… Expand
  13. Danstars1
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    Good resident evil overall. Not the best but one of the better games in the series
  14. Silent-Heal
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    The first game in the series that I played. High-quality game - development, unlike Ubisoft. The rating is high also because of Shadows of Rose, which is very good. But, there are stupidities too, not plausible barriers through which one cannot pass. And the character is even slower than an ordinary old man in reality and cannot even dodge, only block and even then takes damage.
    But I    The first game in the series that I played. High-quality game - development, unlike Ubisoft. The rating is high also because of Shadows of Rose, which is very good. But, there are stupidities too, not plausible barriers through which one cannot pass. And the character is even slower than an ordinary old man in reality and cannot even dodge, only block and even then takes damage.
    But I liked the game - original, realistic, high quality good optimization - no "Ubisoft" (Bugsoft) - bugs, crooked textures even on the main characters, empty senseless running around, etc.
    But the 7th and 4th are, at least. very similar and no longer willing to go through the same thing with other characters.
    And I love the maximum difficulty, but guys, it shouldn't be based on replay to pass, and so many time to spend, replay so many times to find out where to hide and how long you have to sit there.... don't be meticulous! I'd enjoy it more, a lot more if I didn't have to count ammo. And you need to make the character normal, as in reality, but you did, the developers of this game, he is like an old man and can't do anything.
    There are also puzzles, which is good.

    Please don't mix the sexual genre with games, especially when it's not exactly 'the 18+' and the game's story is not about that, but yes there are things inherent in this genre, such as Detorit: become human and Soulstice. Horror should not be associated with this genre... And many people like to play horror games (and thriller) In addition, in this game there are hints of dirty, not beauty.

    DLC.... stop it, why i need to buy after buy? and it's expensive.    … Expand
  15. dreamnight
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    I recommend pick one up lot action and excellent graphic and I say good daY
  16. Halawallah
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! The second 1st Person in the series done flawlessly. There is nothing more I can ask for except maybe more Lady Dimitrescu. My Favourite in the franchise.
  17. AndrewQ
    May 21, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ethan is a normal person, who is also a great hero, a faceless hero. P.S. The Doll Home is scary.… Expand
  18. motchymotch
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I’m only playing re8 for the first time now, but on psvr2. I respect the mixed reviews for re8 and7. And I respect the different direction capcom have taken with these 2 games. These games were not designed with vr in mind, but we’re designed completely for vr. This game is a true masterpiece in vr2. I am completely blown away, I’m going back to play re7 on vr2. These 2 games haveI’m only playing re8 for the first time now, but on psvr2. I respect the mixed reviews for re8 and7. And I respect the different direction capcom have taken with these 2 games. These games were not designed with vr in mind, but we’re designed completely for vr. This game is a true masterpiece in vr2. I am completely blown away, I’m going back to play re7 on vr2. These 2 games have instantly shot to the top tier games I have ever played.

    edit - still a fantastic game, still a 10 to offset the low scores, but a huge shame there are no trophies for vr, i'd reply this 1000 times but since i cant unlock the trophies, sadly its only going to get the one play through    … Expand
  19. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I love story and lot action and excellent graphic and haptic feedback control
  20. OutlawMisfit
    May 13, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this. It was just jam packed with everything resident evil. Nice nod to re4. Cool fantasy monsters. Just really awesome.… Expand
  21. Abdulaziz1
    May 5, 2023
    8
    I will not talk about horror vs action as I don’t consider the genre and view each product in its own isolated capsule. This game was alright for me, I enjoyed it but nothing really special or even impressive. There is no variety in gameplay, not enough mechanics to work with. Just bland and baseline gameplay. Story was meh. Atmosphere was good enough, music not any good. But the graphicsI will not talk about horror vs action as I don’t consider the genre and view each product in its own isolated capsule. This game was alright for me, I enjoyed it but nothing really special or even impressive. There is no variety in gameplay, not enough mechanics to work with. Just bland and baseline gameplay. Story was meh. Atmosphere was good enough, music not any good. But the graphics were AMAZING on PS5 and without ray tracing. Solid 60 FPS and no bugs at all. Capcom should be praised for that. In Addition I got it on sale for 19 dollars wich is also awesome from Capcom.… Expand
  22. Zhileby
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    Excellent game. This game continues the story of resident evil 7 and finishes it in a interesting way. It doesn't have the same vibe as the previous game. Resident evil 7 was more scary while Village was more like an adventure. I suggest you give this game a try!
  23. Sh0wing
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    I dare say that this is one of the best RE's made for the new generation (including the remakes) because it manages to improve movement and some things that left to be desired in RE 7. The pace, immersion and references make it a great game. The game balances the horror action beautifully. with the dlc and 3 person perspective the game teaches how 4 remake should be in terms of characterI dare say that this is one of the best RE's made for the new generation (including the remakes) because it manages to improve movement and some things that left to be desired in RE 7. The pace, immersion and references make it a great game. The game balances the horror action beautifully. with the dlc and 3 person perspective the game teaches how 4 remake should be in terms of character movement, I can say that the village in 3 person is much superior to the 4 remake… Expand
  24. giannis2001
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    Truly a great game. The story is really good and the gameplay is my favorite from those games I've played in the series. There is a big map to explore with many hidden things to discover and the combat is really smooth. However, it's slightly less interesting in the second part by my opinion but the first one is fantastic. Highly recommend this game.
  25. nomad1326
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    Great work by Capcom and another companies who were working on that game. Incredible design and direction. Unforgettable vibe and plot. I love family theme in the core of the plot. I love the way which Resident Evil chose to go. This game taught me a lot in Level Design and Direction. Totally recommended.

    p.s. I have only some concerns to factory part of the game from the Level Design    Great work by Capcom and another companies who were working on that game. Incredible design and direction. Unforgettable vibe and plot. I love family theme in the core of the plot. I love the way which Resident Evil chose to go. This game taught me a lot in Level Design and Direction. Totally recommended.

    p.s. I have only some concerns to factory part of the game from the Level Design perspective. There was some issues with navigation.    … Expand
  26. fer0n
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    VR Version

    I only ever played it in VR and I expected to dislike it due to it being a port. It's definitely not a VR-first game, which you can tell. But I overall really enjoyed it and give it two thumbs up for some really nice interactions, graphics, horror elements and gameplay. Parts of the game were too much horror to really enjoy it, but very well done. Here are a few things    VR Version

    I only ever played it in VR and I expected to dislike it due to it being a port. It's definitely not a VR-first game, which you can tell. But I overall really enjoyed it and give it two thumbs up for some really nice interactions, graphics, horror elements and gameplay. Parts of the game were too much horror to really enjoy it, but very well done.

    Here are a few things that could be better:
    - I often missed events during cut-scenes, since I was looking somewhere else and didn't know where to look. I don't see an easy fix for that, since it's obviously made for flatscreens and not a problem there. Probably a necessary evil
    - The demo should be free (not cost 0.25, why?)
    - If I grab a "special object" such as a letter, when I let go I drop everything I was holding on to (flashlight, gun, ...) which was annoying
    - I don't like having to drop guns and see them reappear in their slot. Even if it's just for the added immersion, I'd love to put them back manually, or at least have them move back to their slot as soon as you let go. Not a big deal, but I think it makes a big difference in VR
    - I was missing some haptic feedback when breaking something with the gun in hand
    - I would've loved to grab objects by hand to examine them, but it isn't a big part of the game and probably not worth the effort. Still would've loved it.

    I really enjoyed the gun mechanics (haptic feedback, adaptive trigger, headset vibration, reloading, ...) and loved the coat mechanic. Really clever idea. I was also happy to see an option to use "touch" to grab objects, I was afraid I'd have to squeeze that trigger really hard all the time.    … Expand
  27. MutenRoshi
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ein tolles auf Action Fokussiertes Resident Evil in der Tradition von Teil 4 und 5.
    Grafik: Die RE Engine zeigt mal wie's was sie kann und das ist einfach nur Herrlich anzusehen.
    Game Design: Die Level Architektur ist Resident Evil Typisch mal wieder einfach nur gut auch wenn insgesamt etwas schwächer als zb. im RE2 Remake.
    Es gibt das gewohnte Backtracking und genug zu entdecken Abseits der Main-Quest Hauptwege.
    Gegen Ende Eskaliert die Action immer mehr.

    Was negative auffält ist das eher mäßige treffer Feedback was in den Remakes wesentlich besser ist.

    Der Sprung vom RE7 auf RE8 kommt mir ähnlich vor wie der von der Alten PSone Trilogie und Code Veronica auf RE4 was die Gewichtung von Action und Survival Horror angeht.

    Leider sind die Antagonisten im ihrer Persönlichkeit nicht so Präsent wie ich mir das gewünscht hätte. Insgesamt bleiben sie eher flach und nutzen ihr Potenzial was definitiv da ist nicht ganz aus.

    Die Story erklärt mag ich sehr gerne. Sie bleibt Resident Evil Typisch eher Flach aber erklärt die Geschehnisse aus Resident Evil 7 und gibt Interessante Einblicke im die Entstehungsgeschichte von Umbrella. Das Ende hat einen Riesigen Cliffhanger und lässt hoffen oder fürchten das RE9 ein Action geladenes Spektakel werden könnte in dem Chris Redfield eine Zentrale Rolle Spielt möglicherweise mit Gegner die Waffen benutzen wie damals in RE5 und RE6.

    Insgesamt ein Spaßiges wenn auch zu kurzes Resident Evil Abenteuer.    … Expand
  28. Ranger_River
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    I truly loved this game.
    With the Gold version and the 3rd person camera, I was able to play the game.Another one of Capcom's best games.
    I played On PS4 and it's run So good.
  29. MustafaX89
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    Resident Evil Village is the newest installment in the long-running Resident Evil franchise. The series has seen many innovations and changes that sought to retain its dedicated audience and attract newcomers over the years. From fixed cameras to over the shoulder, and now first-person, Resident Evil has tried and succeeded in many approaches. Resident Evil Village took the greatestResident Evil Village is the newest installment in the long-running Resident Evil franchise. The series has seen many innovations and changes that sought to retain its dedicated audience and attract newcomers over the years. From fixed cameras to over the shoulder, and now first-person, Resident Evil has tried and succeeded in many approaches. Resident Evil Village took the greatest aspects of the seventh installment, which was the start of first-person, while managing to implement elements that remain close to the heart and soul of what the series is all about.… Expand
  30. Kleird
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    Resident Evil Village is a very good game. It has, however, strong flaws preventing it to be the perfect game it could have been. Overall, I enjoyed the adventure and the story of the game. The world design, the characters and the narrative are its strongest points, making it enjoyable from beginning to end. On top of this, the horror section was a very accurate addition that gives it theResident Evil Village is a very good game. It has, however, strong flaws preventing it to be the perfect game it could have been. Overall, I enjoyed the adventure and the story of the game. The world design, the characters and the narrative are its strongest points, making it enjoyable from beginning to end. On top of this, the horror section was a very accurate addition that gives it the deserved signature of the survival horror genre. But the middle section of the game, the poorly designed puzzles and the lack of challenging boss battles (with the exception of the final encounter), leave a bittersweet taste for veterans of the franchise.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 108 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 108
  3. Negative: 0 out of 108
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 7, 2021
    90
    Similarly to Resident Evil 4 back in the day, Village will attract a new generation of players and redefine the franchise for the modern age. I guess it’s time to stop looking back and counting on the series to return to its roots. Capcom is well aware of those roots and willingly draws from them to create something new but still infused with Resident Evil’s spirit. Village is not perfect, but neither was RE4, and once again it’s easy to turn a blind eye to the flaws, because overall it’s an amazing game. [07/2021, p.56]
  2. Cubed3
    Nov 22, 2021
    90
    Resident Evil Village feels like such a culmination. Bringing together elements from the franchise all the way up to now and crafting what looks to be the next step of survival horror, it embraces every aspect of the franchise. While the insidious dread of Resident Evil VII is missing, there are still plenty of scares. The monster designs are fantastic, from the generations undead, the fury of the Lupine beasts, to the towering monstrosities. It's well worth delving into the concept art and 3D models to enjoy them fully. The story is just the right amount of silly with the terrifying, and the odd dash of the surreal. The combat is smooth and fluid, best evidenced in the addictive Mercenaries mode. All of these elements added together make quite possibly the best Resident Evil to date, and a foundation for a fresh new generation of terror.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Jun 8, 2021
    80
    RE: Village is a mixture of almost all previous Resident Evil elements, making the most of both survival horror and puzzle intensity, but with the primary stage being left for the more action-like nature of Resident Evil 4. It has some great story moments, sprinkled with a few lacklustre characters that are still overshadowed by its most notable characteristic – most detailed environment to date.
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