Resident Evil: Revelations

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Vooks
    Dec 6, 2017
    70
    Resident Evil Revelations will probably fool you into thinking that it’s a perfect bridge between the more action orientated modern titles and the earlier horror orientated ones with it’s creepy setting, but be warned, it’s not. As a Resident Evil game, Revelations is ultimately quite a forgettable experience. As an overall experience and package, it represents tremendous value at a great price with heaps of content, and easily the best way to experience Revelations on any of the home consoles.
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Nov 29, 2017
    70
    Resident Evil: Revelations gets an enjoyable Switch port from Capcom. The motion controls remind us of Resident Evil 4 on the Wii and the game runs well in both portable and docked modes.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 28, 2017
    60
    Of the two, I give the tip to the first Revelations, as that boat setting really is up there with the original Resident Evil’s mansion, and Resident Evil 0’s train as a distinctive and brilliantly designed environment. Otherwise I find these games to be unremarkable. Entertaining, but unremarkable.

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#59 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#45 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#64 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 207 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 207
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 207
  3. Negative: 14 out of 207
  1. Kheetor
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    I've missed every other release of this game and I was super happy to see it arrive on Switch so I could finally get it.

    It is a bit dated    I've missed every other release of this game and I was super happy to see it arrive on Switch so I could finally get it.

    It is a bit dated game of course, and not really a groundbreaking experience but I really like how it plays on the Switch. Never before have I played a shooter on joystick and not felt frustration. Motion controls are decisively good and it really makes going for head shots and even scanning for items in the game feel like a joy. If aiming seems too hard the difficulty options can also make your game less frustrating, offering plenty of slack in accuracy and supporting more casual style gaming.

    This aspect really shines in the Raid-mode that sends you through the game areas with guns blazing for experience points, upgrade currency and weapon drops. Game play quality is very solid & steady and the linear nature in levels with auto-saving actually kind of suits the play style where you can just play for 10 minutes or 10 hours and later pick the game up again.

    If you like RE series and perhaps haven't experienced Revelations before or just want something casual to play they do give you a good deal on the game. Buying either Revelations game will give you 20% off the other by the way!    … Full Review »
  2. MaxEagle
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    I'll give it a solid 9! And I'm gonna tell ya why!
    The story is not unique and rather cliche, but how it is brought deserves mini Oscar! Some    I'll give it a solid 9! And I'm gonna tell ya why!
    The story is not unique and rather cliche, but how it is brought deserves mini Oscar! Some twists will definitely please your soul) I like how the focus goes from one area with one character to another, some folks have very interesting personality and funny behavior)
    The idea with the scanner that allows you to find hidden items and fingerprints is what took me to this game) I am a slow gamer that likes entering each room, each corner searching for some loot or ammo, finding hidden safes and so on. I like when developers encourage attentive players with power ups and upgrades.
    And here lies one little bad thing. Last chapters (which are obviously Boss fights more or less) don't give you the opportunity to use all your weapon upgrades and power, cause you'll mostly need your timing skills (f!ck you Devil May Cry and other franchises) and learning the patterns...
    Other than that, it's an absolete jewel and walking slowly (yeap you cant fast run here) through the old mansion-look interiors will give you much nostalgia and warm feelings)    … Full Review »
  3. Nagoyablue
    Feb 4, 2018
    8
    Brought it digitally for 2,500 yen (down from 3000 yen with a 500 yen discount for connecting my Paypal account to the Nintendo eshop). JustBrought it digitally for 2,500 yen (down from 3000 yen with a 500 yen discount for connecting my Paypal account to the Nintendo eshop). Just completed the story mode today, after about 25 hours of play, not including all the hours I've put into the raid mode.

    It's lots of fun. Deffo worth what I paid. Ship setting is spooky, graphics are decent enough, some of the vehicle mini games are fun. Story is rubbish, and puzzles are more annoying than difficult, but for the price overall I'd recommend it. I grew up with Resident Evil 2, and it reminded me of that, which is a good thing. Raid mode is good, but the later levels are too long and involve puzzles and mazes/swimming, which is annoying because I just want to run around shouting stuff. But it's something I'll probably keep coming back to.

    I'd give it 7.5 out of 10, so I'll round that up to 8.    … Full Review »
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