Resident Evil Village

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2852 Ratings

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  1. SantanaSenpai
    Jun 2, 2021
    8
    Resident Evil Village identifies itself again not only as a survival horror like Resident Evil 7, but also a adventure shooter. To have several elements comparable to Resident Evil 4 is high praise to this chapter of the franchise. The ending's plot twist is amazing in itself!
  2. 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
  3. ProfessorLord
    Jun 6, 2021
    8
    Игра дико понравилась. Есть косяки с анимацией и с багами в некоторых местах, но по сюжету она ничего такая. Изначально я думал, что это будет какая-то хрень, но когда прошёл на последней сложности игру, то я ошибся и она мне понравилась. Игра не дотягивает до RE7, но на данный момент эта игра покорила меня за последний год без игр, так что наверное моя столь большая оценка из-за того, чтоИгра дико понравилась. Есть косяки с анимацией и с багами в некоторых местах, но по сюжету она ничего такая. Изначально я думал, что это будет какая-то хрень, но когда прошёл на последней сложности игру, то я ошибся и она мне понравилась. Игра не дотягивает до RE7, но на данный момент эта игра покорила меня за последний год без игр, так что наверное моя столь большая оценка из-за того, что не было хороших и свежих игр. Брать ли игру? Конечно, помогайте в это и вы поймёте, что не зря потратили деньги с зарплаты на неё.… Expand
  4. Banananton
    Jun 15, 2021
    8
    Resident Evil Village is a very nice game, coming in at around $50. It is absoulutely worth it's price, although the playtime is around 8-11 hours. The game's story is very interesting, and at some points even scare me. While it is a good game, it has it's downsides. First of all, Ethan's character is hateable because of his dumb decisions. Second of all, the dialogue is really well,Resident Evil Village is a very nice game, coming in at around $50. It is absoulutely worth it's price, although the playtime is around 8-11 hours. The game's story is very interesting, and at some points even scare me. While it is a good game, it has it's downsides. First of all, Ethan's character is hateable because of his dumb decisions. Second of all, the dialogue is really well, cringt. Lastly, the game doesnt't make sense at times so you might find yourself confused, atleast for me. Pretty good game, with some downsides. I recommend it to players who have played resident evil 4, and 7.… Expand
  5. FT_Filya
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    игра конечно прикольная, но все же не идеально.
    игру я проходил не спеша и прошел за 7 часов.
    при этом я старался внимательно изучать локации и вникнуться в сюжет. Игра стоит 2000 руб(спасибо что не 2500) за просто игру без ничего и за 7 часов геймплея это как то мало. Надеюсь на dlc    игра конечно прикольная, но все же не идеально.
    игру я проходил не спеша и прошел за 7 часов.
    при этом я старался внимательно изучать локации и вникнуться в сюжет.
    Игра стоит 2000 руб(спасибо что не 2500) за просто игру без ничего и за 7 часов геймплея это как то мало. Надеюсь на dlc
  6. spyrospy
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    Fun game with great setting, my biggest problem was that the scares felt like a downgrade from Resident Evil 7. There is one specific part of the game that did particularly haunt me, but other than that it didn't really do its job as a horror game that well for me. The game is however really fun with the exploration and puzzles that made me love the series. The story is also great, withFun game with great setting, my biggest problem was that the scares felt like a downgrade from Resident Evil 7. There is one specific part of the game that did particularly haunt me, but other than that it didn't really do its job as a horror game that well for me. The game is however really fun with the exploration and puzzles that made me love the series. The story is also great, with revelations for the lore I was not expecting. Overall a fun time, just don't expect it to be as scary as the previous entry in the series.… Expand
  7. Wildcat0017
    Oct 5, 2021
    8
    This entry into the franchise does good at capturing the thrills and chills of yesteryear. More daunting than other entries, enough action to make you want to play after multiple deaths. Above all else, the story is compelling and game play is fun. It has it's flaws, but your average player should have no problem enjoying this game to its full potential.
  8. 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
  9. Dogguin
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    Um jogo incrível, Com Gráficos ótimos e agrada os fãs tanto os que querem Ação e tanto os querem Terror, Um jogo para todos os gostos.
  10. Codemac93
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    Resident Evils have been very hit and miss I found throughout the years but RE Village was very good. The game is two different games. The first half was a scary cat and mouse chase that turned nightmarish to eerie and painful exploration puzzler. The second half took the nightmare creatures and put them into a shootem up. I would recommend to anyone to play but play RE 7 first to get theResident Evils have been very hit and miss I found throughout the years but RE Village was very good. The game is two different games. The first half was a scary cat and mouse chase that turned nightmarish to eerie and painful exploration puzzler. The second half took the nightmare creatures and put them into a shootem up. I would recommend to anyone to play but play RE 7 first to get the feel for it.… Expand
  11. Schmaerzkeks
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    Solides Spiel mit einer tollen Optik im Spiel (Zwischensequenzen sehen irgendwie billig aus). Der Umfang passt auch, sowie das Gameplay was RE-Kenner ja durchaus mögen.
    Gab einige Sequenzen die ich etwas lächerlich fand, trotzdem ist dieses Spiel ein Must Have.
    8/10
  12. SolidHutyr
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
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  13. Starr1993
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    The game was a really really good game and definitely had some scary things about it especially the monster that attacks you. Graphics are also pretty awesome too and and very entertaining. The only issues I have with this game is it felt like the theme kept changing going from scary tall lady(Lady Dimistrescu), to ghost hallucinations(Beneviento), to monstrous sea monsters(monreau), andThe game was a really really good game and definitely had some scary things about it especially the monster that attacks you. Graphics are also pretty awesome too and and very entertaining. The only issues I have with this game is it felt like the theme kept changing going from scary tall lady(Lady Dimistrescu), to ghost hallucinations(Beneviento), to monstrous sea monsters(monreau), and a factory with machine monsters( Heisenberg). Some levels didn't feel like true Resident Evil survivor horror I don't like the idea of ghost hallucinations in resident evil nor dolls being possessed, that more for games like silent hill or outlast....Resident evil is about poeple getting infected with a virus and changing into bioweapons not silly unbelievable ghost hallucinations also just wish some things were explained more as for as the story but overrall really good game that stayed true to the RE formula besides the beneviento level.… Expand
  14. Thegamesup
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    اللعبه حلو بس مشكلتها انها ماخذين من رزدينت ايفل 4 مرا تقيمي 8.3
  15. Proof23RU
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Топ 1 горячая милфа десятилетия!)) Хороший резик! На пс5 очень оптимизировано и ровно идёт.
  16. Camk325
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    I bought it on ps4 because I wanted to play it and it was on sale. I’ve played through it several times and it’s one of my favorite games now. There were points in the hardest difficulty that were super difficult. Like in one of the final boss fights you aren’t able to heal or block damage when you block so it’s two hits and you’re down. Fun if you love playing with strategy.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. DieterfallCZE
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    Great :)
  20. Xenomorph121
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    La historia es muy buena, en contenido me a parecido un poco corto, pero mucho mejor que el 3 y el 2 remake, muchas armas, buenos momentos de tensión, sólo casi al final que con cierto jefe sentí que jugaba el 6. Le añadiría un poco de velocidad a Ethan sin romper elemento Survival; otra cosa es que es muy rejugable, eso probablemente para algunos justifique el precio.
  21. OnlyGoryGames
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    I hear bad things about this game, but when I played, I had more then just fun. I had it preordered and was playing the beta when it hit me. “This game is fantastic”. Zero buyers remorse, instead I can’t wait to buy DLC.
  22. 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
  23. goodgriff33
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
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  24. hidratos
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    Better VR implementation than RE7. Amazing visuals in PSVR2 and controls. Be aware that DLC’s doesn’t support VR.
  25. Danstars1
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    Good resident evil overall. Not the best but one of the better games in the series
  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. 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!
  29. sityoazzdown
    Jun 26, 2021
    7
    Liked it didn't love it. Pretty safe and standard survival- horror game, that I feel plays it too safe, it may cater to old RE fans, but at the expense of failing to move the medium forward. More survival than horror. Serviceable overall gameplay, that is let down by uninteresting boss battles, and clunky overall 'feeling', and mechanics. I'm also not a big fan of the one-tone colorLiked it didn't love it. Pretty safe and standard survival- horror game, that I feel plays it too safe, it may cater to old RE fans, but at the expense of failing to move the medium forward. More survival than horror. Serviceable overall gameplay, that is let down by uninteresting boss battles, and clunky overall 'feeling', and mechanics. I'm also not a big fan of the one-tone color palette for the majority of the world, Exploring is ok, ultimately is rewarding enough, but feels borrowed from other games, and half- assed, especially the hunting part. The story was fine, minimalistic with a satisfying ending.
    To end, all mechanics in the game is serviceable, but nothing surprises, or feels "next gen". This game just feels old, is the best way I can describe it. It's fine, but could've and should've been better.    … Expand
  30. OllyNorton
    May 10, 2021
    7
    Maybe it's because I grew up in England, but I don't find castles scary. School trips to various eras of castles in varying states of repair mean that whenever I see one in a film or game it doesn't create any particularly eerie feelings for me. RE7 on the other hand with a decaying house in the swamps was horror territory right from the off. It's these tonal differences why I muchMaybe it's because I grew up in England, but I don't find castles scary. School trips to various eras of castles in varying states of repair mean that whenever I see one in a film or game it doesn't create any particularly eerie feelings for me. RE7 on the other hand with a decaying house in the swamps was horror territory right from the off. It's these tonal differences why I much preferred RE7. RE7 had a strong cast of antagonists that were a terrifying mix of body horror and insanity, mixed with the aforementioned setting and you had a really tense Survival horror game. RE8s Villains, by contrast, are much more Saturday Morning Cartoon like with their plans. We also have a mismatch of styles here from undead like creatures/Vampires, to werewolves, to dolls, to cyborgs, if anything it's a little too much and could have used a bit more focus.

    All that said it is fun to play, the first 30-40 minutes is a little too much on rails as is the last hour or so, but the time spent in the village is pretty awesome. Exploring the Village is where the game is at its strongest and the way it opens up revealing more hidden secrets each time you circle back is always fun. The combat is pretty snappy, but against some larger enemies in enclosed spaces it can be awkward to position yourself whilst maintaining aim, that said I came into this off the back of Returnal which ties movement and aiming together perfectly, so it's not RE8s fault that it felt a bit clunkier by comparison.

    I feel like I've been a little bit down on this game, but it is a lot of fun. It's nowhere near as tense or memorable as RE7, but if more tongue in cheek horror themes are your thing I wouldn't be surprised if you preferred this game to the previous entry. For me it was a fun game, but not a particularly memorable one. It is absolutely gorgeous at times though.    … Expand
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Metascore
84

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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