Resident Evil Village

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  1. SinisterJutsu
    May 15, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved this game, absolute thrill from start to finish. I had no love for Ethan going into this but by the end I felt sad for him. The only part of the game that stopped me giving this higher was the factory part. It felt too Wolfenstien for me, I hated the drill hands and propeller face. But overall the story was captivating and I enjoyed it, the final act was brilliant. Well done capcom.… Expand
  2. Eustaquio30
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Jogo simplesmente fantástico, entrega uma história muito boa, jogabilidade melhorada em versão ao anterior, alguns inimigos "desafiadores" Vamos assim dizer, dublagem gostei também, mais ainda prefiro a versão em inglês, achei muito boa a volta do comerciante, ajudou demais em quem está jogando a versão mais difícil do jogo e só senti falta de um baú, Apesar de você ter um inventárioJogo simplesmente fantástico, entrega uma história muito boa, jogabilidade melhorada em versão ao anterior, alguns inimigos "desafiadores" Vamos assim dizer, dublagem gostei também, mais ainda prefiro a versão em inglês, achei muito boa a volta do comerciante, ajudou demais em quem está jogando a versão mais difícil do jogo e só senti falta de um baú, Apesar de você ter um inventário grande um baú fez falta, mais nada que causei uma confusão... Valeu cada centavo esse jogo... Recomendado demais!… Expand
  3. mymemorycard
    May 17, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can call me a miserable, an immature whiner, but the game would be much better for me if it had a different ending, because i'm not a huge fan of the "bittersweet" ones. Besides, Ethan Winters was my absolute favourite character since his debut in 2017. You know the feeling you get when you realize that something or somebody you're so attached to is now gone forever. It hurts me so much and I still can't get over it. Just bring Ethan back for one more time as a side character, Capcom, I'm begging you! Seriously, even though he's just a fictional character and, according to a game plot, was not even a human being for like his last three years, he DESERVES the better treatment from both players/fans and developers.
    Aside from that, RE Village seemed to me running short on content, despite the fact that it has the longer campaign (than RE7), some good replayability + the mercenaries mode. The game's amount of plot and lore wasn't enough for me. Still waiting for a sequel though.
    And about the gameplay. It's a pretty good amalgam of RE7 and RE4 gameplay mechanics, but the whole merchant system still bothers me. It encourages you to confront and even pursue your enemies rather than run away from them and save your supplies. Imo, it's fun to play, but it doesn't really match the original survival horror concept. The Chris' part/gameplay doesn't include the merchant at all but it's even more "actiony" instead.
    I also have complaints about the game optimization (PC/Steam version). No matter how low I set the graphics quality, the game still suffers from significant frame drops, especially when I encouter one of the Dimitrescu daughters or get close to a group of lycans. Even 30fps lock doesn't always save the day. MAYBE my PC is the problem but i'm not quite sure.

    I think it's worth to play. But try not to take it all too much to heart like I did.    … Expand
  4. pushard
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Graphically and technically at a very high level, Resident Evil Village is a game to be enjoyed in a run full of different settings and full of details. An impeccable job has been done regarding the artistic side of this title given the countless locations, the combat system is excellent and making head shots is very rewarding. The game does not pose difficult puzzles to solve and appearsGraphically and technically at a very high level, Resident Evil Village is a game to be enjoyed in a run full of different settings and full of details. An impeccable job has been done regarding the artistic side of this title given the countless locations, the combat system is excellent and making head shots is very rewarding. The game does not pose difficult puzzles to solve and appears to be developed for a large chunk of players. Exceed my expectations with flying colors… Expand
  5. Der_Chirurg
    May 16, 2021
    8
    + toll inszenierte Boss Fights
    + Deckungsmechanik mit Option zum Wegstoßen
    + tolles, gruseliges Sounddesign + grafisch sehr detaillierte Schauplätze + gutes Inventarsystem + abwechslungsreiche Waffen + Physikrätsel, von denen es in Zukunft mehr gegeben könnte + übersichtliche Karte + gute deutsche Sprachausgabe + gute Mischung aus Erkundung und Action + phasenweise subtiler    + toll inszenierte Boss Fights
    + Deckungsmechanik mit Option zum Wegstoßen
    + tolles, gruseliges Sounddesign
    + grafisch sehr detaillierte Schauplätze
    + gutes Inventarsystem
    + abwechslungsreiche Waffen
    + Physikrätsel, von denen es in Zukunft mehr gegeben könnte
    + übersichtliche Karte
    + gute deutsche Sprachausgabe
    + gute Mischung aus Erkundung und Action
    + phasenweise subtiler psychologischer Horror
    + sehr faires Speichersystem
    + "Suchspiel", indem kleine aufblitzende Kristallsegmente abgeschossen werden
    + kaum Ladezeiten
    + abwechslungsreiche Gegnertypen

    - sehr detaillierte Grafik, wirkt jedoch zu statisch (Vorhänge, nur wenige Gegenstände können zerstört werden...)
    - interessante Charaktere, die zwar gut inszeniert werden, jedoch viel zu kurzweilig sind
    - teils peinliche Dialogregie
    - unlogische Gegnerwellen, die den Spielverlauf zu strecken scheinen
    - teils Nachladen von Texturen
    - schwaches Gunplay, kein wirkliches Trefferfeedback

    Gesamturteil: 8,5/10    … Expand
  6. Joaquin_Uribe
    May 16, 2021
    10
    El trabajo de Capcom en este juego ha sido excelente, los diseños de los enemigos y la atmósfera que brinda el juego me recuerda en gran parte a RE4, sin embargo la jugabilidad y diseño de niveles del juego se asemejan a lo que se encuentra en RE7, siendo una combinación bien llevada a cabo.

    El juego es entretenido a más no poder, y que hagan el mapa semi-abierto le da un aire fresco a    El trabajo de Capcom en este juego ha sido excelente, los diseños de los enemigos y la atmósfera que brinda el juego me recuerda en gran parte a RE4, sin embargo la jugabilidad y diseño de niveles del juego se asemejan a lo que se encuentra en RE7, siendo una combinación bien llevada a cabo.

    El juego es entretenido a más no poder, y que hagan el mapa semi-abierto le da un aire fresco a la saga resident evil.    … Expand
  7. arian_0902
    May 30, 2021
    8
    i think capcom doesnt know to how to end resident evil village.because since we go to heisenberg factory it wasnt a resident evil horor game.it was a 1st person shooter like wolfenestein series.but capcom could to writing a good foreground for re9.
  8. Ahmed1996
    May 16, 2021
    10
    The game is excellent it is better than RE7 by a lot there too many wapeons you can explore and monsters
  9. mekdad
    May 16, 2021
    10
    I played all resident evil games and this game is one of the best resident evil games and I mostly loved the story because it's new type of story and emotional ending that I mostly loved.
    story: 10/10
    graphics: 8.5/10
    time: 10/10
    sounds: 10/10
    way of speech: 10/10
  10. guillz8
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Gráficos e enredo perfeitos, jogo divertido do inicio ao fim. Um desfecho emocionante e trágico.
  11. Ilvergast
    May 16, 2021
    9
    Als Resident Evil Fan der ersten Stunde investierte ich über die Jahr(zehnt)e gewiss hunderte von Stunden in den legendären ersten, den würdig fortgesetzten zweiten, den neue Standards setzenden vierten, den kooperativ spielbaren fünften und nicht zuletzt in den gänzlich neue Wege beschreitenden siebten Teil. Und dann, gefühlt über Nacht, kursieren Ankündigungen über die recht zeitnaheAls Resident Evil Fan der ersten Stunde investierte ich über die Jahr(zehnt)e gewiss hunderte von Stunden in den legendären ersten, den würdig fortgesetzten zweiten, den neue Standards setzenden vierten, den kooperativ spielbaren fünften und nicht zuletzt in den gänzlich neue Wege beschreitenden siebten Teil. Und dann, gefühlt über Nacht, kursieren Ankündigungen über die recht zeitnahe Veröffentlichung eines neuen, nunmehr achten Teils im Netz. Gestern habe ich ihn durchgespielt. Ein Erfahrungsbericht. Spoilers ahead!
    Resident Evil 8 ist der Triple-A-Titel, der Teil 6 gerne gewesen wäre: Opulent, abwechslungsreich, für Serienverhältnisse brilliant geschrieben und unterm Strich auch eine Art „Best Of“ der Serie: Wie schon in RE1 sorgt ein altes, verlassenes Herrenhaus für die schlichtweg gruseligste Stunde des ganzen Spiels; wie schon in RE3 gibt es einen bestimmten Antagonisten, der den Spieler unbarmherzig durch ein (kleines) Areal verfolgt; aus RE4 stammen das Inventarsystem sowie das titelgebende, umwerfend desperate Dorf, welches ohne Untertreibung eines der Highlights des Spiels ist; und von RE7 entliehen die Entwickler neben der Ego-Perspektive (von allen sonstigen Features, die das Spiel ausmachen) ausgerechnet den Hang zu exzessiven Gewaltspitzen.
    Diese werden gegen Ende des Spiels sogar vage begründet, wirken aber weniger stimmig als im Vorbild, welches die Baker-Familie ja bewusst mit Backwood-Slasher-Tropen inszenierte. Außerdem fügt sich der „Gewalt“-Aspekt nicht so gut in den ansonsten auf Zugänglichkeit und, ja, Gefälligkeit getrimmten Titel ein. Dabei ist es gar nicht schlimm, dass RE8 den Geschmack möglichst vieler Spielergruppen treffen will – das gelingt ihm nämlich furios, und in einer Hinsicht sogar erstmals überhaupt in der gesamten Serie: RE8 nämlich wartet mit einem Ende auf, das den Namen auch verdient! Endlich hat Capcom das bewährte Nummer-sicher-Schema verlassen, welches da lautete: „Der letzte Spielabschnitt spielt in einem unterirdischen Labor, wo nach einigen Rätseln der Kampf gegen den letzten Boss in mehreren Phasen ausgetragen wird, deren letzte nur mittels deus-ex-machina-mäßig angeeigneter Superwaffe gewonnen werden kann. Danach kurze Dialog-Sequenz; Ritt in den Sonnenuntergang; Abspann“. So kennen und lieben wir unser RE – dachten wir. Denn nach dem Sieg über den letzten der 4 Hauptbosse (ja, ab da setze ich das Ende an) nimmt die Erzählung sogar noch zusätzlich Fahrt auf: Schauplätze, Protagonisten und Pacing wechseln immer wieder; die Dramaturgie fährt Achterbahn (haha, 8) und nach einer weiteren verschwitzten Stunde zaubert uns die eigentliche Endsequenz mit so viel Verheißung die „things yet to come“ entgegen, dass wir verzückt grinsend ins Sofa sinken.
    RE 8 macht einfach alles richtig, und trotzdem war die Begeisterung durch etwas getrübt, was ich lange gar nicht greifen konnte. Mittlerweile weiß ich: Was da stets beim Spielen mitschwang, war viel Nostalgie und ein wenig Wehmut; Wehmut ob der Erkenntnis, dass das RE-Universum nun eigentlich auserzählt ist: Mit der stimmigen Implementierung von westlichen Folklore-Sujets (Vampire, Werwölfe, Ritterburgen) sowie der Offenlegung der wahren Ursprünge der Umbrella Corporation bleibt für weitere Erzählungen nur noch mehr vom Gleichen; so meine Befürchtung. Auch wenn der neunte Teil genau dort weitermachen sollte, wo der achte endet – es wäre, wie schon im großartigen Teil 5 (welcher selbst nur dank der Szene im unterirdischen Garten gerade noch so die Fankurve kriegt), eine andere RE-Welt.
    Der düster-romantischen Grundstimmung von RE8 ist zu verdanken, dass diese Best-Of-Achterbahnfahrt solch herrlich nostalgische Wehmut hervorruft. Selbst der neue Händler kokettiert offen mit einem Bezug zum vierten Teil der Serie; und all dies funktioniert, weil es eben nicht „Star Wars Episode 7“-mäßig einfach neu etkettiert, sondern intelligent verwoben und noch ein (letztes?) mal weitergedacht wird. Fans, die – wie ich – seinerzeit der verworfenen ersten Fassung des vierten Teils hinterhertrauerten, dürften das ein oder andere Tränchen der Rührung vergossen haben, als sie das Schloss der Gräfin bis in den letzten Winkel erkundeten. Und auch der obligatorische „industrielle“ Abschnitt eines jeden RE-Teils erwischte mich kalt: Wähnte ich mich anfangs noch wohlwollend selbstsicher, änderte sich das mit jedem weiteren erkundeten Bereich. Nur so viel: Die Fabrik des Herren Heisenberg entpuppt sich als kafkaesker Fiebertraum einer Liason der Deadspace- und Matrix-Designer.
    Ich bin RE8 für vieles dankbar; hauptsächlich aber für den famosen Fan-Service (Umbrella Origins – YES!), das furiose, wendungsreiche Endgame und nicht zuletzt die fantastische, unglaublich schaurige und zum Glück am hellichten Tag gespielte „Beneviento“-Episode.
    Was?
    Wie die Technik und das Gameplay so sind? Jaja, top. Und jetzt geht spielen!    … Expand
  12. romera
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Mira yo no pensaba que iría a superar o igualar a resident evil 7 que también es gran juego, es uno de los únicos juegos que me ha tocado dentro, admito que este juego es un 10, lo recomiendo bastante, pero primero deberíais de jugar el 7 para sentirlo como todos
  13. Lovingreen
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Great Job. Capcom knows how to do Things right. Thank You dir this awesome Game.
  14. meakay
    May 17, 2021
    10
    I love this game. Because story is good, mechanics is good, graphic is perfect, gameplay is good. Shortly I love this game.
  15. UndrcvrT4liban
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Best of Re7 and RE4 pressed into one game. Horror, action, camp, attention to detail, loot and upgradeable weapons. So fun, endlessly replayable. Highly recommend
  16. imsointoyou
    May 18, 2021
    10
    Idk, I loved this game; it’s pure gold, the way they add misterious is super cool, and well, what can I say about Lady Dimitrescu? lol
  17. ma_1x
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    best game (my opinion) i had ever seen , this is the only game who let me feel that feels and i am excited to re9 anshallah
  18. flyingpig
    May 18, 2021
    10
    I have never completed a previous Resident Evil game before, but this time I fell for it immediately.

    This game is immersive, the music and the creepy atmosphere is what pumped my adrenaline. But it doesn't scare people off and it leads you forward with an amazing story line and you just want to follow it to see what's next. Apart from the main story, there are also hidden side quests    I have never completed a previous Resident Evil game before, but this time I fell for it immediately.

    This game is immersive, the music and the creepy atmosphere is what pumped my adrenaline. But it doesn't scare people off and it leads you forward with an amazing story line and you just want to follow it to see what's next. Apart from the main story, there are also hidden side quests and bosses that challenges explorers with great rewards.

    I will definitely go back and complete the story of all RE games before, this is so AWESOME. Strongly recommended!    … Expand
  19. kk162718
    May 18, 2021
    10
    It is a great game. It takes all that is good about resident evil 4 and 7 in a beautiful combination with the horror and action. It has a great re-play value with an amazing mini game.
  20. cam237
    May 18, 2021
    9
    great game all around, has solid graphics, good story, interesting characters really everything you want in a RE title
  21. Demonfary
    May 18, 2021
    10
    It is honestly a great game I love the way it looks how fast it saves I love the boss fights an it ties really well.. with the previous game before it that came out!! I recommend it to everyone or enyone who loves survival horror like I do Resident evil really just puts out outstanding games even better then previous its mind blowing an I can’t wait to see what thay have coming in theIt is honestly a great game I love the way it looks how fast it saves I love the boss fights an it ties really well.. with the previous game before it that came out!! I recommend it to everyone or enyone who loves survival horror like I do Resident evil really just puts out outstanding games even better then previous its mind blowing an I can’t wait to see what thay have coming in the future!!!! … Expand
  22. A2020CivicSi
    May 18, 2021
    9
    Overall a great addition to the Resident Evil franchise. Pros:
    -Excellent setting
    -Gorgeous graphics
    -Great controls with a low default sensitivity add to tension. -Interesting story
    -Inventory Management
    -The Duke
    -Plenty of extras to unlock adding replay-ability to the game. Cons:
    -Lack of focus on horror and tension, it was there but not in a satisfactory amount. -Puzzles were overly simple.
  23. Ps5-reviews
    Sep 4, 2021
    9
    Amazing game.The game starts with a summary of the last game and that's perfect for who didn't played re7.The story is really well writen and narrates a horro tale mixed with action.The most beautiful thing of the game is the villains (lady dimitrescu,heisenberg,moreau,angie and mother miranda)the level design is fantastic!Each villain has his own place for fight in different ambiantationAmazing game.The game starts with a summary of the last game and that's perfect for who didn't played re7.The story is really well writen and narrates a horro tale mixed with action.The most beautiful thing of the game is the villains (lady dimitrescu,heisenberg,moreau,angie and mother miranda)the level design is fantastic!Each villain has his own place for fight in different ambiantation and different enemies.The angie doll part is really scary and i really liked it!The problem of the game it's ethan that's a really bad charatcher and the puzzle parts of the game that can result really difficult for the beginners… Expand
  24. Pavel95
    May 20, 2021
    10
    В свое время Resident Evil 4 перевернула все наши представления о серии, да и вообще задала вектор развития игровой индустрии. Седьмая часть «Обители зла» вновь перезапустила франшизу, вернув её с небес на землю. Теперь же Village постаралась объединить в себе лучшее из этих двух проектов.В свое время Resident Evil 4 перевернула все наши представления о серии, да и вообще задала вектор развития игровой индустрии. Седьмая часть «Обители зла» вновь перезапустила франшизу, вернув её с небес на землю. Теперь же Village постаралась объединить в себе лучшее из этих двух проектов.
  25. UserMC
    May 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------… Expand
  26. Li4E4m3
    May 21, 2021
    10
    NGL I enjoyed the whole game. New place is awesome designed. You can't be bored playing RE8, story is well written and action never stops. There's always something to do. If that's not a riddle then it'll be a bunch of monsters trying to kill you or even a boss fight. All boss fights are unique and well designed. For me it's the best game in resident evil universe I've ever played. IfNGL I enjoyed the whole game. New place is awesome designed. You can't be bored playing RE8, story is well written and action never stops. There's always something to do. If that's not a riddle then it'll be a bunch of monsters trying to kill you or even a boss fight. All boss fights are unique and well designed. For me it's the best game in resident evil universe I've ever played. If you're thinking about buying this, don't think twice. Just get up and go buy it.… Expand
  27. Freeman808
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Capcoms' latest entry to the Resident Evil franchise, Village, is possibly one of the best Resident Evil games to date. Although the game has been toned down in its scares, stated by a producer himself that they wanted to make a more comfortable game for everyone to play, the atmosphere of each area is still constantly tense, building up to the encounters with your next boss or small groupCapcoms' latest entry to the Resident Evil franchise, Village, is possibly one of the best Resident Evil games to date. Although the game has been toned down in its scares, stated by a producer himself that they wanted to make a more comfortable game for everyone to play, the atmosphere of each area is still constantly tense, building up to the encounters with your next boss or small group of enemies. The resource management felt amazing, having me play safely in most engagements, using old knowledge from RE7. Altogether this is a great sequel from Capcom and really hit this one out of the park.… Expand
  28. iiiux77
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Game of The Year ، I love Everything In the game I love the graphics and the audio Everything, I hope we have a DLC because I love this game so much, thank you CAPCOM, thank you All the team.
  29. Matego0314
    May 22, 2021
    9
    A great game with screams, action, new enemies and a lot of blood. The plot is interesting, but the only bad things that i can say is if you don't read the notes hide in the game, you will not undestarnd some kind of things and maybe you think the story is too com0licated andit somdtimes don't make sense
  30. LizParker89
    May 23, 2021
    9
    It felt like a classic Resident Evil game from the beginning to the end. Amazing characters, great story telling, awesome variety. My only downside is movement controls and picking up items.
  31. amiculinich
    May 23, 2021
    6
    It’s hard to be so critical of such a well made game but this one really didn’t do it for me. I’m not sure if it was the pacing or the emphasis on action but the whole thing felt very shallow. Whereas other Resident Evil games felt like immersive experiences, this one just felt like a campy, predictable rail shooter or something. It felt like being on a really fancy ride that only went oneIt’s hard to be so critical of such a well made game but this one really didn’t do it for me. I’m not sure if it was the pacing or the emphasis on action but the whole thing felt very shallow. Whereas other Resident Evil games felt like immersive experiences, this one just felt like a campy, predictable rail shooter or something. It felt like being on a really fancy ride that only went one speed if that makes sense? A lot of style and not so much substance. I wish they would have chosen one or two sections and fleshed them out more - instead, they focused on 4+ sections and the end result just felt a bit all over the place. Plus, it is CAMPY - I know, it’s resident evil, but usually these games serve you camp with a dose of atmosphere. This one was just straight camp and trying too hard to shock the viewer.
    On a positive note, the game is gorgeous. One of the best current gen games I’ve played. Also, it is totally playable and it’s not unfun, it just really is an action game through and through, there is zero tension/horror, and I was not really expecting that.    … Expand
  32. nemohomealone
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    After a very strong beginning, the game gets a bit action orientated in the second half.
    For a playtime of around 9 hours, the amount of action is still okay but the game could have been more spooky (like RE7 for example).
    Very much liked the features of the PS5 Version with the Dual Sense. Pretty immersing, that the different weapons feel different. Can definitely recommend this game    After a very strong beginning, the game gets a bit action orientated in the second half.
    For a playtime of around 9 hours, the amount of action is still okay but the game could have been more spooky (like RE7 for example).
    Very much liked the features of the PS5 Version with the Dual Sense.
    Pretty immersing, that the different weapons feel different.
    Can definitely recommend this game to every PS5 User who is more into gameplay as into a good story (because it does not make any sense at all)    … Expand
  33. Detjones
    May 25, 2021
    6
    A decent entry in the series that is lacking in genuine horror for the most part and instead relies on middling gun play as it corrals you around an incredibly small game world from one “boss fight” to the next. This entry like the last suffers from its need to be tied to the broader story of the series which (lets be honest) has become a saltire of itself.
  34. Lirios
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Amazing !!!! Best game ever

    Resident Evil Village é um dos melhores da franquia e também do gênero
  35. BrainlessCowork
    May 26, 2021
    8
    If you haven't beaten RE7 Bio-hazard then i'd say go play that first because this is a literal continuation of the story from the previous game. Now first off id like to say i really enjoyed the game-play, it really reminds me of RE4. Guns are plentiful and ammo for the most part is easy to come by, so saving ammo like most Resident Evil games is kinda pointless, because of a vendor inIf you haven't beaten RE7 Bio-hazard then i'd say go play that first because this is a literal continuation of the story from the previous game. Now first off id like to say i really enjoyed the game-play, it really reminds me of RE4. Guns are plentiful and ammo for the most part is easy to come by, so saving ammo like most Resident Evil games is kinda pointless, because of a vendor in game just like RE4. The map is a mad house and always something cool to find if you go and explore a little. The enemy variety is pretty good and they do a good job of randomizing them in different places so your not fighting the same type of enemy one after the other. Also if you thought the first game was to scary than this is for you i didn't find this scary once not even a little its more cheap scares than horror so don't go into this thinking you'll be scared off your chair or anything. Now the only problem I had was one time when the game about froze, but besides that this game runs like a dream. So to finish this off id like to say that i really recommend this game to people that have played the last game.… Expand
  36. leon_nmx
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Beautiful Graphics , Great combat mechanics, dark atmosphere and an amazing story ¿what else we can ask for ? , thanks capcom.
  37. Dednotes
    May 25, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game, realistic graphics, I played this game 30 hours. Great returns Resident evil.… Expand
  38. Mitchyyy_b
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, perfect length for me, lots of replay value with the harder modes and infinite ammo unlocks. Don't understand the people moaning it's too short, go play assassin's creed Valhalla if you want boring mindless hours of gameplay doing the same things
  39. Eliesio
    May 25, 2021
    10
    muito bom adorei o jogo e principalmente a dublagem em PT-Br. Porem o jogo peca em não ser muito grande. mais tirando isso muito bom.
  40. KoyaSuda
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Thank you Capcom for this great masterpiece! 13 hours of pure joy
  41. garret1452
    May 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Resident Evil village continues to take Resident Evil in a direction that I love. In an over the top, almost silly at times. game that can still actually scare me every now and then. From the start where Ethan's life seems to be going well, to having him lose fingers, happens within about 20 minutes. Ethan is sent to Romania with his wife Mia and his new born baby Rose, but is quickly set back to a terrible sticky mess that he, and his poor hands, have to get though to save his daughter. You're thrown to the wolves quickly and literally with your only "friend" The Merchant Duke to help you. The tall vampire Lady Alcina Dimitrescu, Fish Lord Salvatore Moreau, Puppet Master Donna Beneviento with her puppet Angie, and Karl Heisenberg as the four lords are all interesting, intimating, and most importantly just good old scary. The lords are mirrored with references to a story book Mia reads to Rose, and classics such as Dracula, The Island Of Doctor Moreau, Frankenstein, and The Wolfman (and potentially the invisible man in Ms. Beneviento). Each of these lords naturally have their own areas and bosses to traverse. Most of which it is almost sad to defeat these bosses and progress due to their charm and lore. The gameplay itself is a lot like RE7 but you have more room to move since you're not stuck in a house this time. I never felt too overwhelmed, apart from a few times where there just seems to be a few to many enemies that can take a lot of punishment to defeat and a truly horrifying sight within a basement. The player begins exploring the village before moving on to boss areas. The village has its own little details, secrets, and puzzles that really show the effort and love the team put in. Much to the credit of RE8's marketing team we are all excited to know big vampire momma is the first boss area we explore. Her castle is incredibly beautiful and highly detailed. Right down to the portraits of the ladies and a missing tube of lipstick. The castle itself has a lot of secret areas with a lot of notes so don't feel pressured to get out of there too fast, there's so much to do. Next is Donna Beneviento and her dolls! This area is the most effective in terms of horror content and player discomfort. Be prepared to go at this without any weaponry, and rely on your speed and eye for detail. My girlfriend found this area particularly horrifying due to her fear of dolls and puppets, at some points even covering her eyes while I sped through, which only proves how impactful the area is as she is a huge horror fan. Third is the creature of the lagoon's area, Moreau. He is the least appreciated of the 4 lords and might be the one the player has the most sympathy for. Moreau just wants to impress his mother after all. However, while the area is pretty simple to traverse (minus a VERY large enemy at the start), his boss fight can be incredibly difficult due to his poison damage. Before finally heading off to Heisenberg and his factory, the player is first sent to a Lycan stronghold which has an overwhelming amount of enemies but not without its charms. The factory is the final area before end game. Heisenberg is a very well written character as well as excellently acted by Neil Newbon. While a fascinating boss, the factory is a pain to get through. It has a confusing layout with a lot of turn arounds. Before finally facing the final boss there is a section where you play as Chris Redfield which is very entertaining and easier due to his massive amounts of ammo. There are puzzles all throughout, however for the most part they're pretty simple to solve. Each one looks very intricate and detailed but not a big obstacle. There's a bit of exploration to do in RE8 if you wanna take the time to look but nothing that dampens the story. Overall the two playthroughs I've done so far of RE8 were fun and scary with great villains, fun gameplay, and a story that kept me interested the whole time. Some people may not like the combo of RE4 and RE7, but it feels like the devs put a lot of love and work in which does not go unappreciated. In addition, there's no microtransactions, or DLC's so far!… Expand
  42. Thevibhav111
    May 27, 2021
    8
    Very nice game, although i haven't play any of the other resident evil games i like this one a lot. Varied environments, lots of enemy diversity and great pacing
  43. ErsiTwenty
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Great game! I will definitely pass on the difficulty "village of shadows". Thank you Capcom for making true games.
  44. J-O-DoubleZ
    May 29, 2021
    8
    the game was fun and intense, it is different from usual resident evil vibes. maybe not the best installment in the series but it holds up high. I like the first half of the game, when it was "A resident evil" game, then it started shifting to the RE5 and RE6 kind of game. I am not a massive FPS supporter and usually prefer my game to be in 3rd person. The characteristics are interesting.the game was fun and intense, it is different from usual resident evil vibes. maybe not the best installment in the series but it holds up high. I like the first half of the game, when it was "A resident evil" game, then it started shifting to the RE5 and RE6 kind of game. I am not a massive FPS supporter and usually prefer my game to be in 3rd person. The characteristics are interesting. and i don't like Ethan Winters.… Expand
  45. DangerVl
    Jun 6, 2021
    9
    Very well pumped 7 part. There is nothing more to say. No kidding, they've tweaked every aspect of the last game and added a new unique activity. Franchise development is heading in the right direction
  46. Umur
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    With the plot twists in the story it's a great game.

    Graphics - 9 / 10
    Story - 7 / 10
    Gameplay - 8.5 / 10
    Music / sound design - 8 / 10
    Map design - 7 / 10
    Conclusion: 8 / 10
  47. monsieurbar
    Jul 18, 2021
    7
    This game is excellent for its atmosphere, its artistic design and its scenario. But some animations sometimes leave a taste of unfinished job, such as driving the boat which does not take into account physics, or when you insert a key in a door (the key floats without a hand). The fights are not the attraction of this game neither. They are quite simplistic: you have to shoot severalThis game is excellent for its atmosphere, its artistic design and its scenario. But some animations sometimes leave a taste of unfinished job, such as driving the boat which does not take into account physics, or when you insert a key in a door (the key floats without a hand). The fights are not the attraction of this game neither. They are quite simplistic: you have to shoot several times with a limited amount of ammunition resistant monsters, no bladed weapon other than a knife. So a beautiful game with a great atmosphere but that’s it.… Expand
  48. imam3-8
    May 30, 2021
    10
    Great storyline and gameplay Graphics is Amazing You should play resident evil 7 before playing it Definitely recommending to play to this game
  49. fuuj
    May 31, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это самое большое разочарование за весь год, 5 ставлю только из-за геймплея, хотя и пятёрки едва заслуживает, нет таких головоломок после которых у тебя есть ощущение эйфории, а сюжет и вовсе посредственный, высосанный из пальца кусок кала. И это всё еще не объясняется нормально, в седьмой части был хотя бы адекватный сюжет, где можно было хотя бы в него поверить, но в этой части игры это просто из ряда вон выходящее. Ребята, делайте ремейки, у вас это лучше получается, чем новые игры.… Expand
  50. Itanwinters
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Игра очень затягивает отмосферой, а замок диметреску это просто вау все проработано до мелочей!! Все советую данную игру
  51. Mmmassimi
    May 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. Graphics and gameplay was astounding. The character design and back story was so good and the voicing was amazing. My favorite character was lady Dimitrescu, she was amazingly built and made had you on the edge of your seat in every chase scene. The house Beneviento basement part was amazing the horror aspect and the suspense was great .I do feel that heisenberg's level was out of place tho... he is a good character but his factory didnt go with the me devil feel of the game and neither dod his machinery.… Expand
  52. Bogoslujitel
    May 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphcis 8
    Story 8
    Gameplay 7 (crafting mechanics are outdated for a long time)
    Sound 9
    Game time 9-10 hours (but the epilogue stretches the game a lot, which is not very good)
    I also think that a boss with a propeller is completely unnecessary.    … Expand
  53. Aquilayouloose
    Jun 1, 2021
    7
    Purtroppo il gioco parte anche bene ma alcune scelte di game design vetuste e alcune ambientazioni fuori luogo non fanno raggiungere al gioco l’eccellenza. Un buon gioco ma da 7
  54. Saeedg
    Jun 1, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game
  55. Lextrick
    Jun 1, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aunque no es el mejor, si que es ub sucesor espiritual del 4, el 4 fue mi primer resident evil y este juego me encantó!… Expand
  56. 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!
  57. 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
  58. CrimsonC0met
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    As someone who isn’t an avid horror game player, I thoroughly enjoyed this game from beginning to end, and every other playthrough I’ve done. I wasn’t sure if I’d end up liking the game when I first got it but it easily tops my list of games from the past year. Everything from the story to the worldbuilding and atmosphere was done so well and I still keep replaying for extras.
  59. simplygwilliam
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    Instantly shot up to my #2 Resident Evil game after RE4. Visually stunning on Series X. Took me 10 hours on Normal
  60. PUTAMIERDA
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    Really interesting story, great gameplay, exciting riddles (not very much but they're good) BUT RE Village absolutely isn't a scary game, so 9/10.
  61. franticpedantic
    Jun 6, 2021
    9
    Absolutely great presentation! I had a lot of fun with this and definitey recommend it. There were a few things that are a bit irritating in terms of design, as the game treats you as if it wants you to be an action movie hero, but mechanically, doesn't really let you be one. The story feels a bit scattered and unsure of what to be or do, but it's still absolutely worth playing.
  62. 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
  63. vct07
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    Nice pace, nice balance.
    I want to give a 8.5, but only 8 and 9 are available. i would prefer to upscale to 9 then.
  64. motchymotch
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I’m only playing re8 for the first time now, but on psvr2. I respect the mixed reviews for re8 and7. And I respect the different direction capcom have taken with these 2 games. These games were not designed with vr in mind, but we’re designed completely for vr. This game is a true masterpiece in vr2. I am completely blown away, I’m going back to play re7 on vr2. These 2 games haveI’m only playing re8 for the first time now, but on psvr2. I respect the mixed reviews for re8 and7. And I respect the different direction capcom have taken with these 2 games. These games were not designed with vr in mind, but we’re designed completely for vr. This game is a true masterpiece in vr2. I am completely blown away, I’m going back to play re7 on vr2. These 2 games have instantly shot to the top tier games I have ever played.

    edit - still a fantastic game, still a 10 to offset the low scores, but a huge shame there are no trophies for vr, i'd reply this 1000 times but since i cant unlock the trophies, sadly its only going to get the one play through    … Expand
  65. LeonPlayRTX
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    It is a fact that capcom has managed to make a perfect resident evil game, having an interesting story, a very good gameplay, a great spark of terror and a lot of extra content that is what gives it that special touch without a doubt a game made with love
  66. Kemo_2003
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    In my opinion its better than RE7 because it has been improved in every aspect from its previous predecessor but its more of an action game rather than pure horror ( only one section in the game that's pure horror) but other than that the game is really a must play experience for me! If you liked the elements of horror in RE7 a lot than you may feel a bit let down but you have got to tryIn my opinion its better than RE7 because it has been improved in every aspect from its previous predecessor but its more of an action game rather than pure horror ( only one section in the game that's pure horror) but other than that the game is really a must play experience for me! If you liked the elements of horror in RE7 a lot than you may feel a bit let down but you have got to try it nonetheless because this game is fun (specially in combat), ambitious, has an RE4 feeling to it , and an overall a great experience. Thank you for reading this review !… Expand
  67. Burzyk
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Such a great game! I played it on PS5 where graphics was awesome and smooth! I love the story, characters and gameplay. Even better, than VII.
  68. 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
  69. BenSwiftGames
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    Best Resident Evil game I’ve ever played. the story, characters, environments, boss fights are incredible. If you loved Resident Evil 4 & 7 then you’ll probably like this game it has everything the fans loved about previous RE games and Village has little Easter eggs to the previous games (mostly 7) but that’s understandable seeing as the main character is Ethan Winters and the only gameBest Resident Evil game I’ve ever played. the story, characters, environments, boss fights are incredible. If you loved Resident Evil 4 & 7 then you’ll probably like this game it has everything the fans loved about previous RE games and Village has little Easter eggs to the previous games (mostly 7) but that’s understandable seeing as the main character is Ethan Winters and the only game he’s been in before village is RE7. This is a must play game and one of the biggest games of 2021!… Expand
  70. skamilla
    Jun 25, 2021
    5
    its impossible to play with such a bad bright. the game is pretty much boring though.
  71. Panda0_0
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Well done CAPCOM ! I trust you now ! Take the series wherever you want to take it. Can't wait for the next installment
  72. Massasin
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Richtig gut und ich bin sehr beeindruckt gewesen ! Ein par Kleinigkeiten die aber nicht ins Gewicht fallen.
  73. Gzuz17
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Awsome game, scary, fun , and interesting. You can feel the RE4 inspiration
  74. 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
  75. Mitigame_82
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    Very nice surviver horror Game with good jumpscare and a lot of another things Thank you capcom
  76. narrowa1
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
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  77. SuperMike
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    I finished this game yesterday, played 4 days with my wife, and came here just to say thank you to the developers for the time I spent in this game. Amazing! Thank you! With love from Russia!
  78. AstegoS
    Aug 14, 2021
    6
    Nice Game But a little bit goofy at times,and slow gameplay. Overall its decent.
  79. TRENADIX
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Easily the second best entry in the Resident Evil series. RE 8 has taken the good from all of the good parts of the other RE games and combined it into an amazing experience that I'd reccommend to any Action/horror fan. It's not perfect as my only only criticism would be that it strays a little far from the horror at times and the survival aspect isn't apparent in mid to late game at all.Easily the second best entry in the Resident Evil series. RE 8 has taken the good from all of the good parts of the other RE games and combined it into an amazing experience that I'd reccommend to any Action/horror fan. It's not perfect as my only only criticism would be that it strays a little far from the horror at times and the survival aspect isn't apparent in mid to late game at all. I wish there was more to the four lords of the Village. But be assured that there are plenty of moments in this that are truly terrifying for the small amount of horror that's in it. Backed up by an amazing story and good replayability that the others seemed to lack. A common debate amongst fans is whether RE8 is better than RE7. The answer is yes it is. But you MUST PLAY RE7 before playing RE8… Expand
  80. PMG-Writer
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Those responsible at Capcom released another excellent title for many platforms with "Resident Evil Village". will play. The story is kept very intense and the new village awaits you with the many terrible and interesting events. The gameplay shows its good side again and especially on the PS5 console, another great playability is added with the new controller. The graphical and soundThose responsible at Capcom released another excellent title for many platforms with "Resident Evil Village". will play. The story is kept very intense and the new village awaits you with the many terrible and interesting events. The gameplay shows its good side again and especially on the PS5 console, another great playability is added with the new controller. The graphical and sound performance can be seen and heard. The presentation hasn't been this pretty before and can provide further plus points due to an almost imperceptible loading time. If you want to know how the story in "Resident Evil Village" continues, you should buy the title or try out the free demo version.… Expand
  81. DanConrad
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    Excellent production quality. Excellent graphics. Could have been better boss fights. Great story. Great game.
  82. lucuwu
    Aug 10, 2021
    9
    Juegazo! muy superior al 7 en todos los aspectos, pero respetando la jugabilidad, usarlo con el Dualsense es una experiencia increíble y su duración es superior a su predecesor
  83. ehsanmaster
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best game of the world insane the game that challenge the other games insane… Expand
  84. 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
  85. Pinyo328
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil 8 is the most impressive game I've ever played. I do not think people are ready for the scale, the scope, the surprises and the immersiveness of this soon-to-be iconic game. Folks, it's a game changer. I thought #ResidentEvil8 would have me screaming aloud, but it instead left me speechless. I am overwhelmed to the point of confusion by it's existence. It's an experientialResident Evil 8 is the most impressive game I've ever played. I do not think people are ready for the scale, the scope, the surprises and the immersiveness of this soon-to-be iconic game. Folks, it's a game changer. I thought #ResidentEvil8 would have me screaming aloud, but it instead left me speechless. I am overwhelmed to the point of confusion by it's existence. It's an experiential journey you'll want to have again and again. What an absolute triumph!… Expand
  86. SkatchyBogan
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Such a good game, I only hope that we get zombies in the RE9. The Werewolves were cool and all but it didn't felt like I was playing a RE game, it can get very action-packed but at the same time, the horror is top-notch. A must-play!
  87. Bodichat
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    It’s basically Resident 4 but FPS. Of course, it’s not as good as Resident Evil 4, but has some interesting particularities.
  88. Gabigospelwing
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    Uma história extremamente envolvente e bem desenvolvida, gameplay muito interessante e confortável e tem um excelente balanceio entre terror e ação que fazia um bom tempo que não tinha na saga!
  89. DinoWellCrisis
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    After the ps1 classics, Resident Evil Village, it was the Resident I had the most fun playing, its atmosphere and wonderful, the castle part is amazing although I don't like to be in the first person, this Resident, reminds a lot of the original trilogy in the sense of capture items. The puzzles, the game is great, I recommend it with your eyes closed.
  90. JaDm
    May 31, 2022
    10
    Passed the game in one breath, everything is super, the plot, design, music. The characters are bright and charismatic. The graphics are great.
  91. victorkarev
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    10/10 - Capcom outdid themselves mixing in great horror genre lore with the unique setting of Romania. Brilliant game, the fast-paced 8th instalment shoots for a mixture of RE4 and RE7, and has great replay value, one of my most favourite games of the year (if not my most favourite one).
  92. 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.
  93. Murphy2k
    Oct 12, 2021
    5
    Visually it's a master piece. The characters have lots of personality and que gameplay it's very good. I didn't line que much the final moments with the werewolf hordes, too much difficult spike for my taste, but, overall the game was very good.
  94. Bobparty
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Easily the best Resident Evil I have played since 4. Do yourself a favor and pick it up
  95. reVillageHater
    Oct 18, 2021
    5
    This game is **** i died 13 times, my friend counted every death and made fun of me. I cracked the game on piratebay but i want refound anyways. Give back my 11 hrs, pls.
  96. crookedcritter
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Absolutely loved it, best RE game since RE 4 in my opinion. The graphics were phenomenal, the action was great, has a lot of replayability with new game+ and extra guns. The level and map designs were amazing. Some parts were genuinely creepy and scary. Highly recommend if you were a fan of RE 4.
  97. boymec
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    the village is the best resident evil ever made, it managed to bring together all the good in a single game, it brought excellent graphics and an emotional and sad story at the same time, a story that you cry when you find out what's going on. the best game of the 2021, goty
  98. Jaydencarline
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible from start to finish many scares that got me excited and also **** myself and the story was amazing
  99. Mikeyghal42313
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  100. Herbzilla77
    Oct 28, 2021
    7
    Barely a RE game, plot stunk but it was a fun 12hrs…worth a try if you can get used/discount bin not worth $60
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 108 Critic Reviews

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