Resident Evil Village

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2852 Ratings

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  1. Zoubakin
    May 11, 2021
    9
    After about a 16 hour playthrough I can definitely say, Yeah that's some good sh#t.
  2. AgentoftheBat
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Not as frightening as Resident Evil 7 but still has some great scares and atmosphere. Graphics, sound and all technical aspects are top notch. It's a real AAA game. The character designs are wonderful. Chris looks much better than he did in 7. There's more action in this game than 7 but it doesn't go into RE4 territory which is good. Hopefully they keep this balance for the next one. JustNot as frightening as Resident Evil 7 but still has some great scares and atmosphere. Graphics, sound and all technical aspects are top notch. It's a real AAA game. The character designs are wonderful. Chris looks much better than he did in 7. There's more action in this game than 7 but it doesn't go into RE4 territory which is good. Hopefully they keep this balance for the next one. Just better than 7 but not as good as RE2: Remake. An amazing game.… Expand
  3. CloudXz
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    The Story is a Sillent Hill 1 rip off and the shooting is not really good (Hitmarker are awful). But the rest of the Gameplay and atmosphere is amazing and really fun.
  4. A467806h
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Лучший хоррор 21 года. Леди Димитреску бесподобна! Очень жду длс и продолжение серии….
  5. sex69
    May 18, 2021
    10
    the villains are attractive.
    I can feel my father's sad paternal love.
    And most of all...
    I love Dimitrescu!
    One thing that's unfortunate is that I couldn't get a PS5 so I chose my girlfriend's PS5. But it was fun!
  6. Frank313
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Tengo ambas consolas (SeriesX/ps5) Y sin duda alguna, yo disfruto mucho mas el juego en ps5 que en Xbox Series X..
  7. RedDragon1240
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Without a doubt this game is in the top 3 of the best RE ever made. The perfect combination of action, horror, puzzles & good storytelling along with one of the greates graphics available in PS5. The only setback is it has some fps drops with Ray Tracing activated. Totally GOTY contender!
  8. Saifbar
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I know there are some points in the game which made me think “woah what now ??” But overall the gameplay was amazing the mechanics were perfect.. i am really looking forward to capcom’s next project...

    The horror in this game is amaaaaazing well balanced with the action !!! Great one capcom !!!
  9. elLoboBlancoXx
    May 10, 2021
    10
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  10. Shenandoah
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    RE8 is a masterpiece of a horror game. It follows the same recipe for success we already got from the predecessor RE7. This is worth a 10/10 easily for the flat version of the game. The VR mode is something out of this world. It requires a complete new rating scale to cover such a greatness of gaming experience. You will need to see this by your own eyes to really understand what isRE8 is a masterpiece of a horror game. It follows the same recipe for success we already got from the predecessor RE7. This is worth a 10/10 easily for the flat version of the game. The VR mode is something out of this world. It requires a complete new rating scale to cover such a greatness of gaming experience. You will need to see this by your own eyes to really understand what is happening here.… Expand
  11. Slanedoggy
    May 9, 2021
    9
    Resident evil village is a short game, but doesnt dissapoint. It has everything from action to help less horror. the ending is satisfying and puts a great end to the story of ethan winters. the game also explains resident evil 7 more and does it great. the only flaw for me is i wish it maybe had a little more guns
  12. Danielibiapina
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    Is a Masterpiece! Very good game,the detail,the history,everything.
    Runs very well at 4k in the ps5! Smooth!
  13. rogal23
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Great game. A must play for a survival horror lovers. Its almost as good in overal as RE7 (in some parts its even better) but i was disapointed by weak, chaotic beginning and for most of the time by stupid plot. Ps. Capcom - please make a Terminator game ;)
  14. Bo_hamza
    May 11, 2021
    9
    Story: 10/10
    The story is great, the way of connecting the dots and with older epcs is amazing. Still couple of points left unclear. They may plan to leave it for future sequels. Gameplay: 8/10
    I liked the gameplay especially crafting and upgrading the weapons. It is clear that they cheated from LOS but by RE way. They did not creat something new. However, they combine things from olds    Story: 10/10
    The story is great, the way of connecting the dots and with older epcs is amazing. Still couple of points left unclear. They may plan to leave it for future sequels. Gameplay: 8/10
    I liked the gameplay especially crafting and upgrading the weapons. It is clear that they cheated from LOS but by RE way. They did not creat something new. However, they combine things from olds epcs in a new gen. Way. Negative point is shooting, in which it is not the best. Another negative point is AI with enemies is not that great and has some issues
    Graphics: 10/10
    When playing the game you feel it is a movie not a game. No differentiation between cut scene and gameplay, all high quality. Voice acting is great. The best thing is that there is no loading in the game at all. I felt next gen. in the game.    … Expand
  15. Mindkiller7522
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    This is a fantastically great game! Everything was done expertly and it fits right in to the Resident Evil universe. Without any spoilers, the way that they divided the game into different levels with unique bosses was so cool! The horror prevails throughout, but the best horror is always just as cool as it is creepy. I honestly wouldn't change a single thing about it!
  16. Nisim_V
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil Village is a great game for the following reasons:

    1. The mystery is very intriguing. As I finished RE 7: Biohazard, I had a lot of unanswered questions about Ethan Winters and many of them were answered during this game (I'm not going into spoilers). 2. Gameplay - I really liked the transition from almost exclusive horror genre (in RE 7) to action-horror, while    Resident Evil Village is a great game for the following reasons:

    1. The mystery is very intriguing. As I finished RE 7: Biohazard,
    I had a lot of unanswered questions about Ethan Winters and many of them were answered during this game (I'm not going into spoilers).
    2. Gameplay - I really liked the transition from almost exclusive horror genre (in RE 7) to action-horror, while maintaining the first person perspective.
    The action mechanics are somewhat simplistic but the game compensates with lots of difficult situations that will force the player to be sharp or survive with no ammo. The game also includes many puzzles and some very interesting bosses arcs, that are delivered with great story and atmosphere in addition to the fight itself.
    3. Characters - I find Ethan Winters as a very good and relatable protagonist because he is a normal guy (mostly...) , and throughout the game he has to deal with some very disturbing and dark moments in order to save his child. As we progress we see how he is affected by the events until the ending.
    The four lords are very interesting although you don't get a lot of interaction with them. However, It is amazing how reading the lore in the game succeed to expand your understanding their narrative.
    The main antagonist added new depth to the lore of the series.    … Expand
  17. Misterdiony
    May 29, 2021
    9
    One of the best games of the franchise and of 2021 as well. The great combination of horror and action elements along with a thrilling story makes this a gem. For everyone who is just here for the Lady D Memes, there is much more to see!
  18. fireblazing
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Brilliant! In my opinion I think this is one of the best in the series. Loved 7 and was hyped for this to release. Was not let down at all. Thank you for such a cool extension to the series!
  19. darkguardian
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Definetly worth playing it. Better then RE VII. Very good story, gameplay, graphics. If you can, play it. You wont regret it.
  20. Andrew_T
    Oct 1, 2022
    9
    I just love the new RE concept introduced in RE7 - and this one just takes it to another level. It is better than RE7 in almost every aspect. It is not as scary as the previous one (it has only one freaky episode with the doll master boss) but much more action-oriented, which is super cool — no need to count every bullet now, you can simply fight your way through the lycans. The levelI just love the new RE concept introduced in RE7 - and this one just takes it to another level. It is better than RE7 in almost every aspect. It is not as scary as the previous one (it has only one freaky episode with the doll master boss) but much more action-oriented, which is super cool — no need to count every bullet now, you can simply fight your way through the lycans. The level design and the atmosphere are beautiful. I love to play it on a PS5, and since the game has tons of collectibles (and a fun post-game mercenaries mode) I guess I'm still not done with it.… Expand
  21. te76
    Nov 28, 2021
    9
    to me this chapter has made me crazy, and a game really well done. the thing that made me more happy was that they have taken over the environment (or in part) of resident evil 4. good job.The only thing a bit negative is that I lost many hours in figuring out which is the right way to go or in solving some difficult puzzles, but this is the true spirit of resident evil village.
  22. Eliqx
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Village is a really fun game and absolutely a great sequel to RE7 and that also links perfectly to past events of the saga.
  23. Carloss1997
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just what he hell was that. The setting was so good, there were brutal scenes, and got even a bit interesting story, gameplay is pretty fine. The only reason it is not a 10 because after that mini tank scene the perspective was a bit off.… Expand
  24. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    8
    An excellent horror-action game. Some of the best gameplay in the series. Unique encounters to accompany the gameplay. Excellent and unique level design. Something for every fan of the series. Complaints come from the story where parts of it are comical and don't make sense. Enemy design is good but could be improved.
  25. Tholfkar37
    May 3, 2022
    10
    The game is very very interesting this game should be one of the best games very underrated game there is many bosses many enemies and many weapons you can use and upgrade
  26. Kl_helx
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    A good game, with good optimization and a good plot, of course the game has moved far from the Resident Evil theme, very cool atmosphere and level design, well done capcom!
  27. AgresywnyKafar
    May 10, 2022
    9
    I knew this was gonna be a good game but i didnt expect to love it this much!
    +atmosphere
    +story
    +good mix of slow horror and fast action
    +great characters
    -gunplay can be annoying at first
  28. Oproprio
    May 11, 2022
    10
    A temática do jogo é sensaciona! Nunca imaginei que Resident Evil chegaria nisso um dia! A parte do castelo é extraordinária! As personagens que te perseguem são todas extremamente bem feitas e te deixam super tenso toda vez que aparecem! Um belo exemplo de como um survival horror deve ser, parabéns!!!
  29. RIVERPLATE14
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    This is just great , love the game , the graphics , the story so far.. It's a hell of a trip really really trippy.
  30. Joseph_Saad67
    May 25, 2022
    10
    its really really beautiful game and very fun and ethan clothes is better than Resident evil 7 and it have more weapons and ammo types
  31. KarelBrozkovec
    Jun 11, 2022
    9
    This great mix of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 7 is personally my most favorite game in series.
    I still think RE 4 had better gunplay but overall I liked more story, characters, puzzles, and atmosphere in RE 8.
    Stories in Resident Evil have never been a strength it was the thrilling survival horror gameplay and atmosphere. Well, in RE 8 it is finally pretty good EMOTIONAL story    This great mix of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 7 is personally my most favorite game in series.
    I still think RE 4 had better gunplay but overall I liked more story, characters, puzzles, and atmosphere in RE 8.

    Stories in Resident Evil have never been a strength it was the thrilling survival horror gameplay and atmosphere.
    Well, in RE 8 it is finally pretty good EMOTIONAL story with some great twists and I did not expect to be able to really love the Resident Evil story.
    Still it is a standard mysterious Resident Evil story where everything is explained in the end but this time it has some emotions.
    I would be happier if the story unfolded gradually but still it is my most favorite story in the series.
    Ethan Winters gets more personality and bigger and more interesting role here.

    The legendary Chris Redfield is amazing, same for Karl Heisenberg and Lady Dimitrescu.
    There are some really interesting ideas for puzzles that I really liked.
    I like that merchant is back where you can buy supplies and guns or upgrade guns and treasures are back. The village is beautiful, soundtrack is great and boss fights are amazing and epic.
    The environment is stunning there are many different impressive and well-designed buildings such Dimitrescu castle, the factory or the village itself.
    The loading screens are barely visible in this game and the dualsense is also used well for first-person shooter.

    Regular enemies are more interesting than the mold guys in RE 7 and I would say everything was done better here than in RE 7 except one thing and that is my biggest problem with the game.
    It ain't too scary. One section in the game when you are defenseless and you are hiding from something was amazing but overall it is more about action.
    It is about preferences so if you do not mind it or even you like more action you will not obviously see it as a mistake.

    I would find one more thing that I did not like and that is the game is quite short for me.
    It is standard to rest games in series but I personally want more than 8 hours for the first playthrough.
    But after 25 years it still holds up for me best game in the series and one of the best at this time with highest quality at every point.
    Great game with great story, graphic, gameplay, soundtrack, characters. I would recommend to fans of series and fans of this genre. I can't wait for next part in this legendary franchise.    … Expand
  32. 523kl
    Jun 25, 2022
    9
    Resident evil Village

    This game is fun game.İf you played and didn't like resident evil 7,this game is still a good choice because it is better,you loot enemies and explore some castle.After that you kill the bosses.There are some main bosses.Their locations can easily be found.This doesn't make game shorter because last boss location is far. Graphics are good but some areas are    Resident evil Village

    This game is fun game.İf you played and didn't like resident evil 7,this game is still a good choice because it is better,you loot enemies and explore some castle.After that you kill the bosses.There are some main bosses.Their locations can easily be found.This doesn't make game shorter because last boss location is far.


    Graphics are good but some areas are bad.Main character Lady feels like it is not a horror game just an action game...İf you are looking for horror that is not a right game...

    You can find items easily and get weapons.Bosses and enemies are ridiculous I think...


    Pros Graphics
    Areas
    Weapons

    Cons
    Not.a horror game
    End area
    Easy?

    Score 85.    … Expand
  33. Othyboy1
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    i have already beat the game four time and its my first resident evil game and i love it the boss fights were actually hard when i played the game on hardcore and village of shadow the graphics were amazing and the bonus content was very entertaining and the most memorable part of the game was castle dimitrescu so the summary is capcom did a very good job so buy this game
  34. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    May 10, 2021

    Madre mía madre mía, Lo acabo de terminar, 10 horitas (llendo rápido) me ha durado más que anteriores entregas sin lugar a dudas y solo puedo decir, MASTER PIECE. El juego se siente, se ve y se disfruta de una manera que me ha tenido enganchado al mando como hacía tiempo que no lo estaba. Un equilibrio execelente entre terror, survival horror, acción. intriga. Grato    May 10, 2021

    Madre mía madre mía, Lo acabo de terminar, 10 horitas (llendo rápido) me ha durado más que anteriores entregas sin lugar a dudas y solo puedo decir, MASTER PIECE. El juego se siente, se ve y se disfruta de una manera que me ha tenido enganchado al mando como hacía tiempo que no lo estaba. Un equilibrio execelente entre terror, survival horror, acción. intriga. Grato recuerdo. Gracias a Capcom por esta pedazo de obra. A nivel técnico en PS5 diría que ha ido 90% perfecto contando alguna bajadilla de frames en laguna zona muy puntual, todo lo demás perfecto    … Expand
  35. SEVDMC
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    i really enjoined playing resident evil village this is the greatest resident evil game today. besides this game remind me a lot to resident evil 4. in my opinion I liked the characters, the environment, the gameplay and the story. definitely this game deserves my respect and the respect of everyone.
  36. Mychaelwo
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    Jogo extremamente imersivo, evolução notória em tudo do 7, ambientação fantástica, gameplay cadenciada, destaque para a dublagem em português absolutamente impecável.
  37. Top1saraya_
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
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  38. Jakoo
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    The first resident evil and I love it. Yeah some people are critical about it but that's reality
  39. SIMP4EGIRLS
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    I LOVE YOU LADY DIMITRESCU
    My ex-wife will never understand our love, the best day of my life is when she left and took the **** little **** so I can have you all to myself.
    If only you were in the entire game instead of ugly ass bird **** the little skinny turd and my ex-wife. Also I was promised Walter White not gender confused scarecrow from Wizard of Oz but I got to kill that ****    I LOVE YOU LADY DIMITRESCU
    My ex-wife will never understand our love, the best day of my life is when she left and took the **** little **** so I can have you all to myself.
    If only you were in the entire game instead of ugly ass bird **** the little skinny turd and my ex-wife.
    Also I was promised Walter White not gender confused scarecrow from Wizard of Oz but I got to kill that **** so that’s good.    … Expand
  40. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    Honestly while this game adds so much to the story of Ethan Winters and Chris Redfield, I think it drops in gameplay wise. This game is a pure love letter to resi 4 however the game focuses on combat too much at times and less about horror which is really the best part of the games i.e. the baby section. That has been one of the only times a game has made me step away to take a breatherHonestly while this game adds so much to the story of Ethan Winters and Chris Redfield, I think it drops in gameplay wise. This game is a pure love letter to resi 4 however the game focuses on combat too much at times and less about horror which is really the best part of the games i.e. the baby section. That has been one of the only times a game has made me step away to take a breather from pure fear. I really liked the mansion section and the others, except for Heisenberg's area which I found solely irritating and repetitive with overly spongey enemies. Too much gun combat which ended up just making me rush through the area to get it done with.

    In conclusion while I think this was a step up in storytelling I think it dropped in gameplay and immersion wise focusing too much on action and not horror.    … Expand
  41. goodgriff33
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
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  42. Goldenpit
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game of 2021. The action in this game is awesome. There is a good bit of resource management in this game and its great. Now the Horror element is great in most parts of the game, but for the most part it was lackluster unlike the game before this RE7. You almost never feel stalked the only time I felt that was when I giant baby was chasing me in the dark other then that there is no real horror in this game. I hope in the next instalment of this story improves that but we will have to wait and see.… Expand
  43. Spider29
    Jan 12, 2023
    9
    Resident Evil Village is definitely better than 7. Horror and action go hand in hand here, the game favors moments of terror
  44. 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
  45. bertobellamy
    May 11, 2021
    8
    'Resident Evil 4' stands as my favorite title in the series, 'Resident Evil 7', a great example of reinventing a franchise, is also a great but different experience. Combine both, and you get 'Village". The spookiness of the last one may be kind of gone, but the more action-oriented scope is welcome. Some hours in, I'm enjoying the story, the graphics, and the atmosphere. It seems that'Resident Evil 4' stands as my favorite title in the series, 'Resident Evil 7', a great example of reinventing a franchise, is also a great but different experience. Combine both, and you get 'Village". The spookiness of the last one may be kind of gone, but the more action-oriented scope is welcome. Some hours in, I'm enjoying the story, the graphics, and the atmosphere. It seems that there isn't too much haptic feedback and adaptive trigger use, but it doesn't matter. 'Village" is not the greatest game in the series, but it's enjoyable and intriguing.… Expand
  46. GrumpyReviewer
    May 19, 2021
    9
    The game is amazing and Capcom deserves the praise. It builds up on the success of RE7 and brings to the table something that will please ANY fan of the horror genre: there is a bit of action, there is a bit of pure horror and gore, there is a bit of psychological horror, fantasy, it's all there.

    On top of all that, a map and story that unfolds brilliantly as you advance and find more    The game is amazing and Capcom deserves the praise. It builds up on the success of RE7 and brings to the table something that will please ANY fan of the horror genre: there is a bit of action, there is a bit of pure horror and gore, there is a bit of psychological horror, fantasy, it's all there.

    On top of all that, a map and story that unfolds brilliantly as you advance and find more weapons, items, keys etc. The gameplay is tight and a lot of fun.

    And even though it seems "short", with around 10/12 hours to complete, I honestly feel it's the right amount, especially because you want to jump back as soon as the credits roll.

    Amazing game, amazing entry to the RE franchise.    … Expand
  47. doodlerman
    May 13, 2021
    8
    On one hand, I love how expansive this game is. As far as Resident Evil games go, Village is one of the longer ones. There's also so much variety throughout, it's as if they used everything in the idea bucket. On the other hand, they ALSO use all the bad ideas in the idea bucket, and a lot of the more uninteresting ideas are thrown in around the latter half, so the end left me feelingOn one hand, I love how expansive this game is. As far as Resident Evil games go, Village is one of the longer ones. There's also so much variety throughout, it's as if they used everything in the idea bucket. On the other hand, they ALSO use all the bad ideas in the idea bucket, and a lot of the more uninteresting ideas are thrown in around the latter half, so the end left me feeling exhausted by it. The story is pretty stupid, but that's the point. They go all in, holding back just enough to maintain that creepy atmosphere throughout, all while being self-aware (much like RE4). It's more action-oriented than RE7, but devotes enough energy to tension and horror that it actually manages to be scary when it wants to be. The big dollhouse "surprise" is undoubtedly one of the most horrifying things I've ever encountered in a video game.

    RE8 borrows a lot from other games, especially RE4, but doesn't compromise its own identity in the process. I prefer its predecessors, but I may grow to appreciate Village more in time and with subsequent playthroughs.    … Expand
  48. Parag0N
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Hands down one of the absolute best RE games ever made! Though I personally prefer 7’s pacing, story, and VR support this is just as fun and memorable. There’s even a slight nod to PT in here along with throwbacks to RE games of the past. The only part of this that is not very good is the factory section. It’s just a boring environment and isn’t fun to play through. The story is also kindHands down one of the absolute best RE games ever made! Though I personally prefer 7’s pacing, story, and VR support this is just as fun and memorable. There’s even a slight nod to PT in here along with throwbacks to RE games of the past. The only part of this that is not very good is the factory section. It’s just a boring environment and isn’t fun to play through. The story is also kind of stupid but if you can get past that you will love this game. I’m on my 4th run and still having a blast with it and finding little secrets for RE fans tucked away. I would like to see 9 have a bit more horror sections but overall bravo to Capcom for making a masterpiece back to back with the last two games.… Expand
  49. Bratok
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    Take RE2 and RE 4 then cook together on next gen console you will receive awesome game in biohazard franchise. Why not 10? Because of poor optimization.. 120 hz tv and ps5 still drops down FPS.. in opened scenes with many detailes on the screen. Wtf!? I want true at least 60 stable FPS in 2021 with just released brand new console… if they fix FPS drops so it would be a no doubt one of theTake RE2 and RE 4 then cook together on next gen console you will receive awesome game in biohazard franchise. Why not 10? Because of poor optimization.. 120 hz tv and ps5 still drops down FPS.. in opened scenes with many detailes on the screen. Wtf!? I want true at least 60 stable FPS in 2021 with just released brand new console… if they fix FPS drops so it would be a no doubt one of the best game ever!… Expand
  50. rafaelhsouza
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Capcom delivered big time with this one. This game is fun, scary, campy, creepy and an absolute joy to play. Fantastic hub location, nice puzzles, varied and fun combat, a story that keeps you engaged and spectacular graphics. The game keeps throwing new things at you and never gets repetitive. I believe this will appeal to old and new fans alike, there are jump scares, backtracking, greatCapcom delivered big time with this one. This game is fun, scary, campy, creepy and an absolute joy to play. Fantastic hub location, nice puzzles, varied and fun combat, a story that keeps you engaged and spectacular graphics. The game keeps throwing new things at you and never gets repetitive. I believe this will appeal to old and new fans alike, there are jump scares, backtracking, great action sequences... Oh, and it is a triple A game that runs well and it is not buggy at all, something so rare in this industry these days.… Expand
  51. dharma
    May 25, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RE Village is one of my most anticipated game of the year and I am always been a big fan of the series. So how does this installment hold up? Sadly, it is an uneven entry which despite its incredible production values failed to evoke that sense of terror that was prevalent in its previous entry. The main problem was that RE became a victim of its success: even its previous remake of 2 and 3 are of such high quality, it made this installment slightly redundant. The highlight: the first half of the game, with its excursion of Castle Dimetrescu and its inhabitants that are so well designed that they became instant meme's. Each subsequent sections sadly could not reach that particular heights until the so called finale, where a more surprising action packed section, provides you with a much needed rush in adrenaline. Nevertheless, RE still provides the usual thrill and chills, and maybe this more streamlined, less 'horror' approach is the one that provides the sales for Capcom.… Expand
  52. Kenmei
    May 13, 2021
    9
    Its clear that Capcom can still deliver some truly terrifying horror experiences, and that's no more evident then in a few areas of this game. While I really loved those spots, they were fairly few and seemed to peak at barely the halfway mark of the game. The rest of the game is a fairly competent first person survival game at its heart that, while fun to play and engrossing, really makesIts clear that Capcom can still deliver some truly terrifying horror experiences, and that's no more evident then in a few areas of this game. While I really loved those spots, they were fairly few and seemed to peak at barely the halfway mark of the game. The rest of the game is a fairly competent first person survival game at its heart that, while fun to play and engrossing, really makes you wonder where they are going to go from here with the horror aspects in the next game.
    Easily this game features one of my most favorite horror sequences in gaming, and in entertainment in general. Its frankly that good but is over in almost a flash. It's also fairly early in the game, coming in around a 1/3rd of the way through. The rest of the game falls back on the action survival 1st person experience. It's done fairly well but really falls into an action first mentality, especially towards the final half of the game. While its not bad, I really wish we could have had at least 1 more horror segment of the game. As it stands, even with the amazing second area here, RE 7 was a much more horror-focused experience. But I'd say this was a better overall game. The overall story is fairly well done and sets up for many more games after this one, as well as some possible spin offs that might come about.
    I'm very worried about how Capcom will handle those future elements. They've already come out and said they let off the horror pedal alot because of some backlash from RE 7 and it shows quite a bit here. It really makes me worried that they will discard it entirely, like they did with 5-6, and focus heavily on the action set pieces. I would still play those games as the action here is fairly good. But its clear that whoever is in charge of the horror aspects for this game knows what they are doing and it would be a massive shame if that element is taken away from the series yet again. Resident Evil became scary again with RE 7 and the horror elements here really show that they might be the best in the business when it comes to pure horror. I'm just afraid that the people who dont like horror might say this was too much and they will strip it from the next installment. That would be such a massive disappointment as its clearly the best part of these games.    … Expand
  53. zombox5000
    May 30, 2021
    9
    Very good. Loads of fun. Strongly influenced by RE4 with a little dose of 7, and a worthy addition to the RE lore.
  54. Lotfi09
    May 31, 2021
    8
    Not better than 7 but still a good horror game but please tone down the action for the third one.
  55. Steyraus
    May 8, 2021
    10
    This is Resident Evil firing on all cylenders, while the series hasnt really mised a beat in a while RE8 feels like a contender with the likes of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 2 OG. They have hit the sweet spot with this game, that perfect ballance that only a few horror games in history have achieved. RE 7 was an amazing game IMO it was already up there with the best horror games. ItThis is Resident Evil firing on all cylenders, while the series hasnt really mised a beat in a while RE8 feels like a contender with the likes of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 2 OG. They have hit the sweet spot with this game, that perfect ballance that only a few horror games in history have achieved. RE 7 was an amazing game IMO it was already up there with the best horror games. It had the Atmosphere and setting that made for a Masterpeice. I am Happy to say Capcom has made Lighning strike twice with RE8V. Its got everything 7 had with an awsome new setting and even some improvments. The bigest improvment is combat, its more previlent and always keeps you on your back foot. I hear alot of new horrors fans claiming combat takes away the fear in these game and they want all horror games to be these walking simulators we got dozens of this generation. That is rubish. Combat is an intregal part of true survival horror. Go back and play the OG resident Evil and Silent Hill.games they are full.of shooting. It just that later games were larger so there was more of everything including enemyencounters.
    The trick is to ballance the combat. Ammo conservation, lining up the shot and positioning is what builds tension in true survival horror. Not just jump scares and mountains of blood and gore.
    If you run from an enemy because runing is the only mechanic at your disposal, that to scary, thats not tension. When you run because you cant trust your self to line up a shot due to low ammo , your location being to constictive and the heaviness of the situation, thats true fear and tension.
    I really wish people would stop making statments like combat in survival horror makes it just like COD. The last 8 years have been terible for horror all we have got is walking simulators. The RE games are the last games staying true to the genre. Just let us have these games.. If you truly cant understand the nuances and complexities between the different controls and mechanics in diferent genres, do you really need to give an opinion.. There plenty of walking simulators for those that want them.    … Expand
  56. SebboBastian
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    Nice megascans, in your face werewolf action and hanging out with tall creapy vampire lady.
  57. BlackMajikMan90
    May 9, 2021
    9
    An incredible piece of entertainment that not only respects the past, but sets up the Resident Evil franchise for an exciting and interesting future.

    This leaps and bounds superior to Resident Evil 7 and I appreciate this bold new take on one of the most iconic Video Game Franchises.
  58. Brosus
    May 16, 2021
    10
    *Spiler free*
    This is the best RE game since 4, I said it.plus the replayability is so good and provides additional benefits for it. Definitely the most repayable of the REs IMO. My only complaints were a terrible boss out of... At least 5 not including a ton of minibosses. The puzzles that were a staple being made easier is disappointing, and hot tall lady is not the coolest/best in the    *Spiler free*
    This is the best RE game since 4, I said it.plus the replayability is so good and provides additional benefits for it. Definitely the most repayable of the REs IMO. My only complaints were a terrible boss out of... At least 5 not including a ton of minibosses. The puzzles that were a staple being made easier is disappointing, and hot tall lady is not the coolest/best in the game IMO. Finally the beginning should have been much different bit I won't spoil why. You will know 5 minutes in what I mean.
    A lot of people give it an 0 is because it's not the RE they're used ed to, but it's literally 7 better better. If you enjoyed 7 this is a must buy. If you're wondering why 1o, it's not to offset those agree with I just think there is so much good that it covers the bad. It will be in my fav game for a while.    … Expand
  59. PaleNielsen
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    Great game, I'm playing hardcore on my first playthrough and I recommend it in hardcore with aim assist on even if the first sections are really tough specially the first huge encounter. Some sections are really creepy specially the 2nd part of the game. I really love to explore the and figure out how to open a certain locked doors or paths, you will backtrack to places to open specificGreat game, I'm playing hardcore on my first playthrough and I recommend it in hardcore with aim assist on even if the first sections are really tough specially the first huge encounter. Some sections are really creepy specially the 2nd part of the game. I really love to explore the and figure out how to open a certain locked doors or paths, you will backtrack to places to open specific locked doors. Puzzle are simple but fun, you don't need to google stuff to know how to do it.… Expand
  60. Breikzer
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Tengo sentimientos encontrados con este juego, por un lado es un buen juego, por otro lado siento que una vez más Capcom se comienza a alejar de la esencia de Resident Evil... Esto lo comento porque el juego no logrará asustarte en ningún momento, tendrás municiones hasta para tirar para arriba, y si lo juegas en modo normal, ten por seguro que tendrás un día de campo, ya que el juego esTengo sentimientos encontrados con este juego, por un lado es un buen juego, por otro lado siento que una vez más Capcom se comienza a alejar de la esencia de Resident Evil... Esto lo comento porque el juego no logrará asustarte en ningún momento, tendrás municiones hasta para tirar para arriba, y si lo juegas en modo normal, ten por seguro que tendrás un día de campo, ya que el juego es absurdamente fácil. A pesar de estos puntos negativos, debo comentar que la historia esta loquísima y me gusto como la presentaron, los gráficos son bastante buenos y la verdad es que resulta ser un juego MUY pero MUY divertido.… Expand
  61. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    8
    Nach Teil 7 Biohazard konnte mich auch Village wieder vollends überzeugen. Es waren ein paar gute Schreckmoment dabei (hätten gern mehr sein können) und die Spielzeit von knapp 9h hat mir auch zugesagt. Bin ich ja nicht so ein Fan von gestreckten Spielen und erfreue mich gern mal über lineare Titel. Teilweise war die Welt etwas unübersichtlich und ich bin wirr umhergelaufen. Hat aber aufNach Teil 7 Biohazard konnte mich auch Village wieder vollends überzeugen. Es waren ein paar gute Schreckmoment dabei (hätten gern mehr sein können) und die Spielzeit von knapp 9h hat mir auch zugesagt. Bin ich ja nicht so ein Fan von gestreckten Spielen und erfreue mich gern mal über lineare Titel. Teilweise war die Welt etwas unübersichtlich und ich bin wirr umhergelaufen. Hat aber auf jeden Fall Spaß gemacht und ist zu empfehlen.… Expand
  62. guiletheguiles
    May 13, 2021
    9
    I have A LOT to say about this one, but I'ill get one thing out of the way already: I **** loved it!
    While I don't think it's better than RE7, I do think that Village was bold enough to come close.
    The two first things that astounded me when I pressed start on this title were the graphics and sound design. Capcom nailed it AGAIN with the RE Engine, as they have been hitting the perfect    I have A LOT to say about this one, but I'ill get one thing out of the way already: I **** loved it!
    While I don't think it's better than RE7, I do think that Village was bold enough to come close.

    The two first things that astounded me when I pressed start on this title were the graphics and sound design. Capcom nailed it AGAIN with the RE Engine, as they have been hitting the perfect spots since 2017. The soundtrack might not be very memorable, but the haunting sounds and imagery of the village will forever stick with me.

    After being in awe with Village's incredible presentation and set-up, I fell in love with the gameplay. Yes, the similarities with RE4 are all there, from gameplay, to pacing, mechanics and even story bits, but the biggest comparison should be done with RE7. Basically, RE8 carries over its previous installment's gameplay, but perfects it.
    Every addition made to the gameplay loop worked perfectly. Ethan moves better, aims better, the Duke is not only a great character but also a fantastic shopkeeper, the ingredients system keeps you invested and everything else was well-developed in order to make the exploration and combat feel joyful to play. And they did it.
    And not only exploration and combat were tweaked for the better, but puzzle solving too! Each puzzle feels light and not frustrating at all. Backtracking is rarely a chore and the interconnected levels are brilliant. I love this soft-puzzle-solving approach that Capcom has been taking the RE series and I hope they keep it up.
    One other thing, this game was the easiest Resident Evil that I've played in a long while and while I don't think that this is objectively bad at all, I do recommend playing on harder difficulties if you enjoy the "survival horror" challenge.

    Village's atmosphere is also one of the main things that kept me hooked. I felt that, like RE4 did in the past, RE8 manages to perfectly balance horror and action moments. Things get a little out of hand during the final hour, but it never felt out truly of place. Sure, it's not as scary as RE7 or RE2REMAKE, but it DEFINITELY kept me on edge and tense throughout the entire experience.
    **** that Beneviento ****

    And the story: I also loved it!
    Probably one of the craziest stories told in an RE game. Ethan, his family and even Chris are way more fleshed out than in RE7, and not only that, but the main cast is presented along with plenty stunning supporting characters. The Duke, Dimitrescu and her daughters, Heinsenberg, Miranda, Beneviento, Moreau and even Chris' goons or the poor villagers - they're all great!
    Each area of the game is varied enough and fits perfectly with each villain. Environmental storytelling, packed with the stunning level design, was key to make it all work. Nothing felt out of place and the story benefits greatly from that. From beginning to end. It's surprise on top of surprise. And better yet - most of them were written pretty well!

    Few things prevent this game from being the masterpiece that RE7 was. I'll be brief.
    The thing that most bothered me is how little the story showcases its biggest strenghts. Despite being very good, Village has TOO MANY good things to show, and they do show them, but not for long! I just wish they expanded more about characters and the village itself. Especially during the final moments of the game.
    Village didn't need to be longer, just... a bit broader?
    The story also had the weirdest post-credits scene. If it wasn't for that, everything would fit naturally.
    In my opinion, RE8 did little when they had a lot and RE7 did the opposite, which worked better.

    Gameplay-wise, I didn't like the amount of missable items and areas. I mean, yes, if you miss them, it's your fault, but I wish there were indications about missing them other than the map.
    And while the bosses were mostly very good, one of them felt a little too.... anime?
    Also, the final hour of the game is TOO fast-paced. It does answer plenty of questions, but they say goodbye to the scary atmosphere and hello to FIRST PERSON SHOOTER. I didn't like that very much.
    Oh, the Mercenaries mode! It felt ok, but not as fun as in RE4 or RE5. Shame, though.

    I could spend hours talking about Resident Evil Village. It truly is an amazing game, with a few minor issues here and there.
    Thank you for this game Capcom. Just give them your money, whether you're a survival horror fan or an action shooter freak.

    Now give us RE9, already.    … Expand
  63. reardelt
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing game such a great mix of survival horror and action loved every part never bored. Best game have played in a long time and nice run time
  64. rafaaguilera
    May 20, 2021
    8
    Overall is a very good game, a lot of effort was put into it, wether by the visuals, sound and by the polished and engaging gameplay. Some may say it's a bit short (lasts about 10 hours), but I'd rather play something short, intense and well paced like this than some games that drags on for 30-40 hours just for the sake of been overly long.

    It's very similar to RE7, but (unfortunately)    Overall is a very good game, a lot of effort was put into it, wether by the visuals, sound and by the polished and engaging gameplay. Some may say it's a bit short (lasts about 10 hours), but I'd rather play something short, intense and well paced like this than some games that drags on for 30-40 hours just for the sake of been overly long.

    It's very similar to RE7, but (unfortunately) less focused on horror. We still get those scare jumps and classic backtracking Resident Evil gameplay, but RE4 like heavy action sequences are also in the mix. I do like it better when it sticks to the horror parts (especially the first half). The shooting segments are not bad, it's still enjoyable to be honest, but I prefer Resident Evil when it doesn't try to be Call of Duty.    … Expand
  65. Allyptic
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  66. bdkn87
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    Well-paced game but I feel like out of the 4 non-main bosses, the first 2 are more interesting so it's a little downhill from mid-point of the game. Graphics are good and there is a variety of gameplay so the game is not repetitive. Ammo is scarce enough that it's not a full on Call of Duty, and there are parts that emphasize hiding or running to survive.
  67. Slimin
    May 10, 2021
    10
    OMG! RE7, RE2R is f'n incredible, but VILLAGE this is first class of survivor horror. HORROR!
  68. SuperkenGaming
    May 13, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil Village
    Adding greatness and taking it away
    I loved Resident Evil Village. While it didn’t take resident evil 7s place as my favorite resident evil game, it came pretty close. Resident evil village is a mix of the old and a mix of the new.. This is a first person survival horror game with more of an emphasis on weapons than purely sneaking and sriviving.. which works in    Resident Evil Village
    Adding greatness and taking it away
    I loved Resident Evil Village.
    While it didn’t take resident evil 7s place as my favorite resident evil game, it came pretty close.
    Resident evil village is a mix of the old and a mix of the new.. This is a first person survival horror game with more of an emphasis on weapons than purely sneaking and sriviving.. which works in this setting, but I would’ve liked this to be more gradual.
    Here once again like in resident evil 7 you play as ethan winters, searching for his daughter rose after their home is ambushed and the both of you are kidnapped, you find yourself in a village full of vampire meets werewolf character, and its so refreshing to not deal with lame zombies or mold creatures.. these enemies are terrifying when you first run into them… but I woulve loved a gradual lead up to actually getting some weapons in hand muck like in resident evil 7.. sneaking around this village, sneaking through the castle trying not to get caught as you got the items you needed, until finally you get a weapon, blast your way out of the castle and destroy the enemies in the village.. instead I almosti mmediatly felt untouchable.. which really killed the scary aspect of village for me.. there were definitely erie moments here for me.. but I never felt terrified the way I did in past resident evil games.. but as a more action almost first person devil may cry feeling game… village is great.. and I absolutely love the attention to detail and variety here… resident evil village is constantly switching up the areas as you set out to take down multiple targets in a vastly different setting from eachother.. theres so much to collect, find and upgrade like the older resident evil games, with the map color indicator letting you know when you’ve grabbed everything, and these a shop that just pops up along your journey to upgrade your weapons, buy ammo, or sell these crystals you pick up off of enemies, really giving you incentive to be aggressive here.. trying to afford all of the upgrades you can for your weapons..
    Resident evil village does get a little lame and obring in its final stretch. .but they all do.. but not nearly as bad as 7 biohazard… if youre ready for resident evil to get back to the way it used to but don’t want to let go the creepiness first person adds to the series.. resident evil village is a perfect mix.. I do again just wish they tried to scare me a little bit more… much like in the maiden demo… more of that mixed into resident evil village, and this couldve reached masterpiece level..
    I give Resident Evil Village
    a 9/10    … Expand
  69. EduardoMeurer
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Que jogo maravilhoso, como não sou saudosista eu adorei o jogo, os cenários são maravilhosos da vila á fábrica, a história tem uma dinamica boa embora tenha seus cliches, o duque é sensacional, e o Ethan teve um final digno.
  70. rosnk30
    May 13, 2021
    8
    Its a great game. Not best Resident Evil but a good game after all. Ive fun with it a lot (tons of hours played) and didn stopped yet. Awesome graphics, sound imersion and envirorment. This game will takes you to a crazy jorney with a lot of enemies to beat.

    In this game you go throught Thriller (Lady Dimetrescu), psychological terror (Donna Beneviento), trash (Moreau) and action    Its a great game. Not best Resident Evil but a good game after all. Ive fun with it a lot (tons of hours played) and didn stopped yet. Awesome graphics, sound imersion and envirorment. This game will takes you to a crazy jorney with a lot of enemies to beat.

    In this game you go throught Thriller (Lady Dimetrescu), psychological terror (Donna Beneviento), trash (Moreau) and action (Heisenberg) in the same story. So, talking about story, Village had a normal story that sequels RE7. This game doesnt not look like Resident Evil but, if had a other name
    it would be ideal.    … Expand
  71. devchaos
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Excellent story, awesome graphics on PS5 and perfect performance with Ray tracing
  72. FarfarAlex
    May 11, 2021
    9
    Just a splendid experience really.
    Very surprising story that managed to both excite and thrill an old RE fan like me.
    Very beautiful game.

    There's much more to be said about the amazing story but I will leave it spoiler free.

    Enjoy.
  73. scorp332211
    May 10, 2021
    8
    RE8 is technically a sequel to #7. However, #8 doesn’t have the horror focus. I didn’t find any part to be scary except maybe the giant baby chasing you. This is a pure action game- FPS. It’s good at being an action game, but I missed the horror. There are a better variety of enemies than #7. There are some puzzles- but they are quite easy. And the game is easy overall. Like most RE gamesRE8 is technically a sequel to #7. However, #8 doesn’t have the horror focus. I didn’t find any part to be scary except maybe the giant baby chasing you. This is a pure action game- FPS. It’s good at being an action game, but I missed the horror. There are a better variety of enemies than #7. There are some puzzles- but they are quite easy. And the game is easy overall. Like most RE games there’s quite a bit of backtracking. There are several twists and turns that I didn’t see coming- that was probably the best part. Although the ending had some over the top components- I found it to be satisfying. It’s a short game- only took me 6hours 39minutes first time, 2nd time took me only 4.5 hours skipping most cutscenes. Doesn’t seem to be worth the money. It does imply a sequel after the credits- but not with who you might think. Overall I’d recommend it if you like action/shooter games. But if you want horror, then it’s not going to fulfill that need. Didn’t really see a PS5 difference- not many opportunities for ray-tracing. But graphics in the castle were stunning. I didn’t think it was nearly as good as #7. I’d give it an 7/10 or 3/5.… Expand
  74. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This game embodies everything a Resident Evil fan like me wants. A great use of survival horror, jumpscares, conservation of items, creepy characters and awesome boss fights. It's a perfect summation of everything that works about Resident Evil as a series. It tweaks and embraces these elements, all packed into one efficient, engrossing and utterly horrifying set of challenges. ResidentThis game embodies everything a Resident Evil fan like me wants. A great use of survival horror, jumpscares, conservation of items, creepy characters and awesome boss fights. It's a perfect summation of everything that works about Resident Evil as a series. It tweaks and embraces these elements, all packed into one efficient, engrossing and utterly horrifying set of challenges. Resident Evil Village is definitely a huge contender for 2021 Game of the Year.… Expand
  75. leviathanarg
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Great game. GAMEPLAY. The game could easily be divided in chapters. Some chapters are very similar in gameplay to what is expected from RE. Others are more action heavy. And others are purely stealth and exploration (like PT, you don’t even have guns). In other words, it is not action oriented as other reviews lead you to think. LENGTH. In one play through you will never be walking theGreat game. GAMEPLAY. The game could easily be divided in chapters. Some chapters are very similar in gameplay to what is expected from RE. Others are more action heavy. And others are purely stealth and exploration (like PT, you don’t even have guns). In other words, it is not action oriented as other reviews lead you to think. LENGTH. In one play through you will never be walking the same endless areas nor doing the exact same thing or fighting the same enemies, it is not padded for duration. In my first play through I clocked in at 18 hours. Then played 12 hours to obtain SS rank on Mercenary modes. Then played 40 hours to platinum. Also I spend one more hour enjoying the art and models and clips unlocked on finishing the game. The HIGHLIGHT of the game play is the huge amount of bosses and the enormous enemy variety, great mechanics utilizing PS5 adaptive triggers, ray tracing, HDR, 4K and most of the time 60 fps. All of these make the game a joy to play. As in most Japanese games, there is no political agenda in it, so that is another welcomed point. All in all, a very fun to play, very deep, AAA game.… Expand
  76. kylocosplay
    May 16, 2021
    8
    9 horas he tardado en pasármelo y he de decir que me ha gustado mucho, la historia y la ambientación está muy bien logrado al igual sus increíbles paisajes, todo esta cuidado hasta el mínimo detalle. Los momentos de tensión está muy bien y los sustos no te los esperas la mayoría. La jugabilidad innova como en contraataques y el tema del dinero, tesoros y la tienda hace que sea muy9 horas he tardado en pasármelo y he de decir que me ha gustado mucho, la historia y la ambientación está muy bien logrado al igual sus increíbles paisajes, todo esta cuidado hasta el mínimo detalle. Los momentos de tensión está muy bien y los sustos no te los esperas la mayoría. La jugabilidad innova como en contraataques y el tema del dinero, tesoros y la tienda hace que sea muy rejugable y te explores hasta el último rincón del mapa, si te gustó mucho Resident Evil 7 este también te gustará.… Expand
  77. SleepNot
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Шикарная игра! Очень рекомендую!
    Честно, 7ую даже не осилил, при том, что являюсь фанатом серии, и первые 5 частей прошел как оригинальные, так и ремейки с огромным удовольствием. Слишком уж много замкнутых пространств было в первой части новой трилогии и пустого хождения туда-сюда.
    8ая часть лишена этих минусов на 100%! Да, упростили загадки, да, теперь больше ну нужно думать об    Шикарная игра! Очень рекомендую!
    Честно, 7ую даже не осилил, при том, что являюсь фанатом серии, и первые 5 частей прошел как оригинальные, так и ремейки с огромным удовольствием. Слишком уж много замкнутых пространств было в первой части новой трилогии и пустого хождения туда-сюда.
    8ая часть лишена этих минусов на 100%! Да, упростили загадки, да, теперь больше ну нужно думать об инвентаре, но для меня это в плюс. Когда тебе почти 40 лет и хочется кайфовать от каждого подхода по 2 часа, а не рыскать по двум комнатам, пытаясь понять, что от меня хотят.
    В общем шикарный баланс экшна, триллера, легкого хоррора и простых квестов. Прошел на одном дыхании!    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. segarulez
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Up to date, on point but still a resident evil.

    Great Character design and graphics.

    Contains the best mechanics from past resident evil games and also adds a few new ideas. Definitely a best of with the spirit of resident evil 4.

    Concrats Capcom!
  80. KevRulez1
    May 11, 2021
    10
    A great blend of modern-day Resident Evil titles with a Resident Evil 4 vibe.

    In my opinion, this title is probably one of the most refined Resident Evil games to date and it makes me wonder where Capcom is going to take the franchise next. Gameplay-wise, RE8 feels much more fluid in its movement compared to RE7, with the weapon-swapping similar to Doom Eternal. As the story goes,    A great blend of modern-day Resident Evil titles with a Resident Evil 4 vibe.

    In my opinion, this title is probably one of the most refined Resident Evil games to date and it makes me wonder where Capcom is going to take the franchise next.

    Gameplay-wise, RE8 feels much more fluid in its movement compared to RE7, with the weapon-swapping similar to Doom Eternal.

    As the story goes, it is the continuation of RE7's story where you play as Ethan Winters. Personally, I enjoyed the story but I feel that it came off as a little cliche. But hey, that's the charm of the Resident Evil series though.

    9.5/10    … Expand
  81. dej25
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Really enjoyed this game, I actually liked it more than resi-7, which I also enjoyed.
  82. Bravo_blackadde
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    What a game ! Tense, action packed & beautiful. Had me on the edge of my seat the majority of my play through and was filled with a multitude of different landscapes and enemies ! some truly epic boss fights too boot !
  83. Haluk_C
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Great game!! Excellent pace and setting. An absolut masterpiece. Will keep you entertained for hours.
  84. weskergamer
    May 14, 2021
    9
    I really loved this game, it's actually the best RE game since 4 imo. The gameplay is excellent overall, the soundtrack puts you in a really suspense mood and the story is very resident evil with all their wackiness. A really fun game. My only complain is the AI for the enemies is not that great, enemies are from one zone only and if you change that zone they just turn around and leave youI really loved this game, it's actually the best RE game since 4 imo. The gameplay is excellent overall, the soundtrack puts you in a really suspense mood and the story is very resident evil with all their wackiness. A really fun game. My only complain is the AI for the enemies is not that great, enemies are from one zone only and if you change that zone they just turn around and leave you alone. A little weird to be honest. But the atmosphere of this game is great, the ties and easter eggs to other resident evil games and horror movies in general are really fun. Better than 7 but it sins of not being very original specially when compare with RE4. GOTY 2021 contender… Expand
  85. stanm18
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Amazing! Good Story, Perfect Characters, Scary Moments hahaha, it’s the perfect second part ;)
  86. CarlosLande
    May 24, 2021
    10
    I've just finished the story and I can only say one thing. Must have game with amazing atmosphere, characters and story. Probably the first resident evil I'm gonna replay again. I loved Biohazard, but I think Village is a piece of art delivered to us by Capcom
  87. Kiatzu
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    Great graphics, gameplay feels smooth, lycans instead of zombies, quite unique boss fights, upgrading system which reminds me of Resident Evil 4. The whole game kinda reminds me of Resident Evil 4 just with a different story and in first person perspective. Which isn't a bad thing at all. Even the story of Resident Evil 7 makes more sense now, since most of it is getting explained as youGreat graphics, gameplay feels smooth, lycans instead of zombies, quite unique boss fights, upgrading system which reminds me of Resident Evil 4. The whole game kinda reminds me of Resident Evil 4 just with a different story and in first person perspective. Which isn't a bad thing at all. Even the story of Resident Evil 7 makes more sense now, since most of it is getting explained as you progress in the game. Oh and Chris is not looking like a 20 years old college student anymore. Really good survival horror game with some rememberable moments. The series is definitely moving in the right direction again.… Expand
  88. 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
  89. TCVGN
    May 12, 2021
    9
    This game is not perfect, but everything it does is really good. I think the reason why i liked it so much is because of the ending and on how it just recontextualize everything that happened not only in RE 7 but also in the entire series in a whole. The gameplay is good, basically RE 4 in first person and more mobility. The graphics are exceptional. The story is good, simple but good. IThis game is not perfect, but everything it does is really good. I think the reason why i liked it so much is because of the ending and on how it just recontextualize everything that happened not only in RE 7 but also in the entire series in a whole. The gameplay is good, basically RE 4 in first person and more mobility. The graphics are exceptional. The story is good, simple but good. I think the simpler the story is in a RE game, the better it is. Is it scary ? Well, there is one moment that is sooo scary, i almost wondered if could play it, but overall, not that much. I understand why, the dev team wanted to do an experience that was closer to action than horror compared to RE 7. I don't think they failed in the scares department if their goals was to make this game a bit less scary. Am i disapointed by this ? A bit. I love a scary resident evil like 1 and 2 but i also don't think more action based RE are bad. So, I gave this game a 9 because i think it's a nice continuation of RE 7 and like I said, there is nothing objectively bad in this game. The rest will be about your own personal preferences.… Expand
  90. Kamikazeshocki
    Jun 4, 2021
    9
    In summary, I really enjoyed this game. The game design feels very nostalgic, no frantic movement, some calm puzzles, some basic but wellfitting cannonfodder shooter. Top notch atmosphere, I was scared quite some time! (That f*cking basement baby...) Excellent next gen graphics (4k60pHDR with RT), holy crap especially the cutscenes or the lighting in general looked so good. Excellent 3dIn summary, I really enjoyed this game. The game design feels very nostalgic, no frantic movement, some calm puzzles, some basic but wellfitting cannonfodder shooter. Top notch atmosphere, I was scared quite some time! (That f*cking basement baby...) Excellent next gen graphics (4k60pHDR with RT), holy crap especially the cutscenes or the lighting in general looked so good. Excellent 3d sound due to tempest.
    As some probably mentioned, the last part of the game is a bit like call of duty but doesn't really drag the overall fun down. I completed it in 15 hours or so and couldn't stop playing! Buy it!    … Expand
  91. Koldriel
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Seriously amazing game. As much as I liked 7, this game just felt like it was taken to the next level. While not a perfect game. I enjoyed it immensely. felt very close to a spiritual successor to RE4 (with a couple of call backs of course). Highly recommended.
  92. Syl20
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Ok, I've read TONS of reviews both from critics and from players before getting the game!
    Both sides convinced me to get it!
    I haven't played a lot so far but already want to share my toughts! First, the "bads". People are complaining about 2 things mostly : - Lack of Zombies! (Indeed, I can confirm, this RE is on a different theme so far...) - Game is not scary (Well that's a    Ok, I've read TONS of reviews both from critics and from players before getting the game!
    Both sides convinced me to get it!
    I haven't played a lot so far but already want to share my toughts!

    First, the "bads".
    People are complaining about 2 things mostly :
    - Lack of Zombies! (Indeed, I can confirm, this RE is on a different theme so far...)
    - Game is not scary (Well that's a different kind of scare so far, indeed, I don't feel like **** my pants in horror but I do feel the tension, my heart is pounding at times, not scared but pumped up!)

    So all in all, yeah it feels sort of different from the classic RE games so far but I'm really having a blast!
    I do share the toughts about the game feeling polished, been crafted with care for details.

    I also read a lot about this being a sort of mix between RE4 and RE7, that's a pretty accurate perception.

    Killing stuff so far seems "Just right".
    Monsters (or whatever you wanna call them) takes the right ammount of damage before diying and they are smart enough to put up a challengeing fight without feeling unfair.

    It's nice seeing a PS5 title being playable and mostly fluid with ray tracing ENABLED and looking great!

    I only played about 2h so far playing it slow paced trying to see/find everything the game has to offer and enjoying it to the max!

    Easy 9/10 so far and I'm not rating it 10 cause I'm keeping myself a margin of error but if it keeps up, I might correct it for a 10 by the end of my playthrough.    … Expand
  93. Razgrez11
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Please do not post in all caps. Please do not post in all caps. Please do not post in all caps.
  94. Caalar
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    This game is really amazing and one of the best game of Resident Evil series. Graphics are look fantastic in PS5. Gameplay is really cool sounds are upperclass. So basically I loved it. If you want to have a loog gameplay you can check this: https://youtu.be/Xp4v-JL-W-Q
  95. dingobreath
    May 28, 2021
    8
    This game takes bits of every past resi evil game and combines them together. Here you have Ethan from RE7 returning to continue the story in Europe. The games setting appears to be close to the setting in RE4, where it plays out in the forest with castles and beasts etc.

    The gameplay is fairly solid, you move faster than you did in RE7, and the inventory system is more forgiving.    This game takes bits of every past resi evil game and combines them together. Here you have Ethan from RE7 returning to continue the story in Europe. The games setting appears to be close to the setting in RE4, where it plays out in the forest with castles and beasts etc.

    The gameplay is fairly solid, you move faster than you did in RE7, and the inventory system is more forgiving. Graphics are pretty good too.

    There are levels where the game is scary, then there are more action packed levels towards the end. The game kind of loses its steam towards the end though.

    + Good gameplay
    + Good Graphics

    - Ethan's voice sounds like a member of a boy band, some of the lines sound real bad. When he tries to talk tough to the bosses it sounds hilarious, it just doesn't match the fact that Ethan still shakes in fear when an enemy is nearby, especially since going through military training and having the mold still exist inside him for healing properties.

    - There is a lack of good guy character interaction, throughout the game, you see Chris maybe 3 times, but don't really talk to anyone else, except the shop keeper or rival bosses.
    -Some low barriers that are impassable.

    Apart from these complaints, I think the game is a solid entry.    … Expand
  96. Kingofmodernwar
    May 10, 2021
    10
    The worthy sequel to RE7, the perfect mix between horror and action. Ethan is given the respect he deserves as the main character. Good characters and a very well planted connection with the first games. 10/10
  97. MadBert91
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Madre mía madre mía, Lo acabo de terminar, 10 horitas (llendo rápido) me ha durado más que anteriores entregas sin lugar a dudas y solo puedo decir, MASTER PIECE. El juego se siente, se ve y se disfruta de una manera que me ha tenido enganchado al mando como hacía tiempo que no lo estaba. Un equilibrio execelente entre terror, survival horror, acción. intriga. Grato recuerdo. Gracias aMadre mía madre mía, Lo acabo de terminar, 10 horitas (llendo rápido) me ha durado más que anteriores entregas sin lugar a dudas y solo puedo decir, MASTER PIECE. El juego se siente, se ve y se disfruta de una manera que me ha tenido enganchado al mando como hacía tiempo que no lo estaba. Un equilibrio execelente entre terror, survival horror, acción. intriga. Grato recuerdo. Gracias a Capcom por esta pedazo de obra. A nivel técnico en PS5 diría que ha ido 90% perfecto contando alguna bajadilla de frames en laguna zona muy puntual, todo lo demás perfecto… Expand
  98. Cnargy
    May 12, 2021
    8
    A game that hooks you from the beginning with great sound better enjoy with headphone or good sound system the soundtrack is kindof lackluster The ending looks kind of rushed there is game plus already and is need in order to buy all the guns/upgrades
  99. Trilly51
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Best game in all re games!capcom do awesome job in all game aspects.must have.
  100. DanielCABR
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Congratulations Capcom for the game well done, it reminded me a lot of resident evil 3. The congratulations team had a lot of touch from other resident evil, I really liked it. Grade 10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 108 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 108
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  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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