Resident Evil: Revelations

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 207 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 14 out of 207
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  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 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    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!    … Expand
  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 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    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)    … Expand
  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). 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    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). 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.    … Expand
  4. Kaniya
    Nov 23, 2019
    7
    Resident evil Revelations is perhaps first Capcom attempt to fix what made RE5 such a massive failure for its hardcore fans. It brings back metroidvania style, survival and horror aspects back in the cycle but it doesnt execute it quiet as well as i hoped it would.
    The game opening moments are a joyful throwback to glorious days of RE in PS1. Dark corners, creepy sounds, mutilated bodies    Resident evil Revelations is perhaps first Capcom attempt to fix what made RE5 such a massive failure for its hardcore fans. It brings back metroidvania style, survival and horror aspects back in the cycle but it doesnt execute it quiet as well as i hoped it would.
    The game opening moments are a joyful throwback to glorious days of RE in PS1. Dark corners, creepy sounds, mutilated bodies and great atmosphere in an abandoned ship leaves a great deal of good impression on player and make them want more but it never quiet answers those needs. instead the game starts to go back and forth between characters to tell a story that is not very interesting but its told in such a exaggerated way to make it interesting and perhaps to make the game longer than it is. all the levels playing with Jill and its funny accented partner Parker are the best parts. You explore the ship, read journals that unfold the story and lore more and scavenge around for items using Jill scanning scope that at start feels interesting but it becomes a chore ish thing by the time you progress into story for 4-5 hours. these segments also involves exploring ship and also solving puzzles that are way too dated and simple even compare to RE1 remake standards. luckly back tracking is not much of boring issue, each time you track back there is high chance you run into different things. The map of ship is also designed very well and by end of the game you dont need to bring your map as you will easily navigate through it which is amazing plus. Other parts of game where you take control of other characters outside the ship are only made to tell you a little bit of story from different aspects and all of these parts are action packed. something I did not want much. I would have rather to have expanded ship map and more focused streamlined gameplay with jill.
    Overall, its a really cliche RE experience but it does attempt to bring back a few important things that were forgotten since RE5. Enemy variety, horror, more suited environments to the whole nature of RE universe make this game very good    … Expand
  5. guiletheguiles
    Nov 10, 2021
    6
    Resident Evil Revelations does exactly whats it sets out to do and actually manages to be a better game than RE5 and RE6.
    But although the game brings a new take on the formula of these 2 previous games, it still feeds off too much out of their DNA to be its own thing.
    The first thing that I have to say here is that it felt good having Jill Valentine back as a protagonist. Especially    Resident Evil Revelations does exactly whats it sets out to do and actually manages to be a better game than RE5 and RE6.
    But although the game brings a new take on the formula of these 2 previous games, it still feeds off too much out of their DNA to be its own thing.

    The first thing that I have to say here is that it felt good having Jill Valentine back as a protagonist. Especially when you join with Chris later on. Jill's a very strong character for the franchise and I hope Capcom uses her (and a few others often ignored) better.
    With that said, I also have to give credit to Revelations' new characters. I'm pretty sure that they'll never ever show up again, but Jessica, Parker and Raymond had their own strong personalities and motivations, aiding the plot to move forward with Jill and Chris.

    Speaking of plot, the interconnected story in Revelations is good. It's Not amazing, but it got me interested. The whole FBC/Terragrigia revelation didn't make any sense to me, which kinda weirds things a little, but it works for the most part. Sure, the writing is still VERY cheesy, like a 'B-Movie', but that's part of RE's classic charm at this point. The only problem is that it is very inconsistent in its constat change of characters and that problem leaks to the gameplay.

    Jill's campaign is great and the game should've just been that. Exploring the ship carries a bit of RE4's taste and the level design, although not perfect, is decent. But when you go back and forward in time, with different characters, in different places, it slowly breaks the pace and atmosphere that the game itself builds up.
    I mean, you go from elegantly doing puzzles and running away from Rachel with Jill, to completely changing your weapon loadout to play as two bland new characters (Quint and Keith) fighting hordes of hunters or an on-rails shooting moment with Chris, facing a giant worm monster, in a totally different map...

    Add this to a few gameplay setbacks and Revelations starts losing a lot of its steam. The dodging mechanic sucks and it feels mandatory sometimes, using the Genesis isn't always fun or useful, movement is a bit clunky, inventory management is nonexistent, backtracking decelerate things and the final boss is the worst in the franchise.
    And this is a shame because everything else in the gameplay DOES work. The atmosphere, shooting mechanics, Raid mode, cool unlockables, gruesome enemies (Rachel scares me), nice exploration and even SOLID water levels.

    I am not sure how to accurately rate Resident Evil Revelations. I liked it a lot, but when I think too much about it, I can see its cracks. And there are plenty.
    Maybe the game just works better on a 3DS, but I played it on the Switch, so I can't tell.

    But it's a grower. Short and sweet, like a Resident Evil should be. But despite its mishaps, I definitely recommend it, especially if you're a fan of the series.    … Expand
  6. 22446688Bb
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    The story of the wonderful meaning of the word and the way to play For examples of the most beautiful games Resident Evil We have events and scenario of the events of the game Shed fun with time and raise the level of difficulty of the game with time, especially with the head
  7. b00lpr0p
    Jan 24, 2019
    8
    First Resident Evil game I've ever finished. A satisfying experience for a survivor horror game, where you must manage your resources and count on ability to survive. Sometimes it's hard as hell, but I think that is the proposal.
  8. weskergamer
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    The biggest flaw for me in this game is the ugly shooting system and the enemies just look very weird even for Resident Evil standards, but i really loved the story and the characters design, and the atmosphere in general.
  9. jikflet
    Mar 31, 2018
    8
    Never played this before in any other console, so the switch release was more than welcome for me. Im more than 20 hours into the game and I love it so far. performance is amazing on the switch. Game it feels like the old RE where you are struggling for bullets and new weapons. challenging.
    After finishing the game I can say this is one of the best RE entries. is one of my favorites    Never played this before in any other console, so the switch release was more than welcome for me. Im more than 20 hours into the game and I love it so far. performance is amazing on the switch. Game it feels like the old RE where you are struggling for bullets and new weapons. challenging.
    After finishing the game I can say this is one of the best RE entries. is one of my favorites now next to RE3 nemesis and RE2.    … Expand
  10. alexdovo
    Mar 13, 2018
    7
    Story: 70 (cool story, character development was well developed, maintained interest, better than RE6), Gameplay: 80 (smooth controls, easy to understand, good shooting mechanics, very RE), Music/Sound Design: 75 (nothing memorable but worked very well for the survival horror genre), Visuals: 50 (worked to an extent but some character models looked very bad). Good step in the rightStory: 70 (cool story, character development was well developed, maintained interest, better than RE6), Gameplay: 80 (smooth controls, easy to understand, good shooting mechanics, very RE), Music/Sound Design: 75 (nothing memorable but worked very well for the survival horror genre), Visuals: 50 (worked to an extent but some character models looked very bad). Good step in the right direction from a fan of the old resident evils especially RE4.… Expand
  11. Jhonuru
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    A pesar de los largos tiempos de carga, este juego es increíble pero lo que más agrada es la posibilidad de jugar a pantalla dividida con otro jugador.
  12. donmopa
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    I have never played Resident Evil before, but I found this one entertaining. Quite challenging, but not really difficult. Story Mode being divided in chapters is a good catch
  13. Tsmith96
    Mar 19, 2020
    8
    Great game and perfect for the switch. I thought the graphic upgrade was a very noticeable one, looked very clean, after playing the 3ds version. Very pleased I picked this up.
  14. RiZingRoad
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Great games, you should try it, the gameplay is cool, and plot is great btw and its have the ss2 with the local coop story mode is even more fun to play with
  15. Mahmus
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    It's hard to say whether it's one of the best Resident Evil games, but it's certainly the one I've played the most, and I intent to keep playing and replaying it over and over, because I just never get tired of it, and that can only mean it's a great game.
  16. Axxypie
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    Really a ton of fun. Great mechanics and creepy enemies. Beat the main story in around 7 hours, with some classic resident evil backtracking and such.
  17. Sijun
    Sep 28, 2019
    6
    I like the graphics. If you are looking for something scary then go and play something different. Resident Evil Revelations isnt scary at all. The monsters are just stupid sometimes what makes it absolutely not scary at all. Furthermore your "partner" sometimes just stands around in the middle of the action. It was worth playing it but more then a 6 would be too good for it.
  18. Lucassnowfall
    Oct 27, 2019
    1
    One of the laziest games ever made, if you enjoyed RE5, you may enjoy this one. It has a scenario system that every time sounds like you are watching a Mexican telenova, the drama is 100% , the graphics are 60%, the puzzles are 0% interesting. The game script sounds lake any other resident evil from the last 8 years. The game is so uninteresting that doesn't worthy the money.
  19. seyon
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the best title of RE that I've played, this is a breath of fresh air with the underwater parts, and the best thing is that the main action is played on a ship, with all the atmosphere of a old mansion, keeping all the feel from the originals.
  20. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Really impressed with this game. It is an enjoyable experience, took me long enough to beat but I never got bored or frustrated. Highly recommended.
  21. GabOSv2
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    El juego se mueve bien en Nintendo Switch. Las mecánicas de movimiento son algo toscas. La trama es muy interesante y el formato que le acompaña está bien ejecutado.
  22. Joselucas67
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Excelente jogo de terro trazendo de volta o que os fãns mais querem de volta
  23. ResetButton
    May 23, 2022
    7
    It’s worth the $8 USD when it’s on sale. The core gameplay is good, but gets repetitive. There aren’t legit classic RE puzzles. Combat is 99% of the experience. There’s some lite ammo conservation and spooks like classic RE (which is nice).
  24. Dinerofresco
    May 17, 2021
    8
    This game to me is super underrated , I feel like it should have gotten more praise for the interesting story , characters and one of the best atmospheres I've seen in a resi game.
  25. LamanRGNS
    Mar 11, 2022
    0
    I hate puzzle games. These types of games must not exist. A futile attempt from the devs to overcomplicate things.
  26. Lucaz1n
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    Um dos melhores Resident na minha opinião. Jogabilidade ótima, com mecânica de esquiva e o gênessis, que amei. Personagens interessantes e uma PERFEITA ambientação naqueles navios. Jogo é dificil também e da um medo legal na jogatina. Sempre estará em meu coração.
  27. toonlinkman
    Dec 17, 2018
    8
    This is a really good game. I played it after playing the sequel. Like the second It is well hidden in the eshop. You have to look deep and it is often on offer. The game offers around 20 hours of fun. The raid mode isn't as good as the second game.

    I prefer the second installment of this game, but this is still another must have Switch game if you are fan of survival horror games like    This is a really good game. I played it after playing the sequel. Like the second It is well hidden in the eshop. You have to look deep and it is often on offer. The game offers around 20 hours of fun. The raid mode isn't as good as the second game.

    I prefer the second installment of this game, but this is still another must have Switch game if you are fan of survival horror games like I am. If you like sequel you should also pick this up.    … Expand
  28. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    5
    Zamanında mı iyiydi yoksa, şu an mı bana böyle geldi bilmiyorum. Sıfır gerilim, **** bir hikaye, eskilere benzesin diye yapılmış harıtalar ancak sanki aynı yerlerde 3-4 kez koş diye yapılmış gibi sırıtıyor.
  29. SewAwOw
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Годный представитель серии резидентов, причем по атмосфере куда ближе к первым частям, чем 5 и 6 часть, что не может не радовать. Несмотря на наличие напарника, в некоторых моментах игра способна напугать, да и в целом держит в напряжении, особенно, в начале знакомства с кораблем и его обитателями. Подача игры в виде эпизодов хорошо накладывается на изначальную ее портативность, можноГодный представитель серии резидентов, причем по атмосфере куда ближе к первым частям, чем 5 и 6 часть, что не может не радовать. Несмотря на наличие напарника, в некоторых моментах игра способна напугать, да и в целом держит в напряжении, особенно, в начале знакомства с кораблем и его обитателями. Подача игры в виде эпизодов хорошо накладывается на изначальную ее портативность, можно проходить ее по частям, не боясь потерять сути сюжета. Несмотря на ту самую портативность, игра не ощущается геймплейно урезанной, в ней есть обширный арсенал с прокачкой, разные враги с мини-боссами, целый корабль для исследования (с бэктрекингом), даже головоломки завезли. Стрельба приятная, картинка и звук тоже. Сюжет по-резидентовски несложный, местами глуповат, персонажи архетипичны (уже с первых минут становится ясно, кто окажется по ту сторону). Радует что есть знакомые лица, хотя и новых цспевают раскрыть.
    Инра понравилась.    … Expand
  30. maxpain9999
    Sep 9, 2023
    2
    Another Capcom piece of garbage. The controls are awful as usual. Can't even aim very well no matter what the settings.
  31. rodcamilo
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    Jogo muito bom. O Raid Mode ainda traz uma sobrevida ao título. O único defeito é a mira/golpes que deixam a desejar um pouco no quesito precisão.
  32. Tradnux
    Apr 11, 2023
    9
    As a spin-off to the Resident Evil series of games, it's the most interesting one and I have been really looking forward to play it and it seems the Nintendo Switch version might be the best platform to play this game on.

    Graphics is upgraded to HD, and it looks good both on TV and handheld, but since this is a port from an older handheld system such as Nintendo 3Ds the textures,    As a spin-off to the Resident Evil series of games, it's the most interesting one and I have been really looking forward to play it and it seems the Nintendo Switch version might be the best platform to play this game on.

    Graphics is upgraded to HD, and it looks good both on TV and handheld, but since this is a port from an older handheld system such as Nintendo 3Ds the textures, lighting and models aren't as detailed as what we are usually seeing from modern Nintendo Switch games.

    Controls is better in the Switch version as the gyroscope sensor of the joy-cons is utilized here, it's as smooth as motion control in Breath of the Wild when aiming. Going for head shots is much much easier with the motion control enabled. The control scheme also supports attaching the joy cons to a gun accessory (same if you played House of the Dead remake and have the gun accessory) but it is all optional. Even on handheld mode, motion controls for aiming is still present which is cool.

    Audio, music is fine, sound effects is fine, I recommend headphones though when in hand mode it helps because enemies likes to groan a lot and you can easily pickup their location.

    Gameplay, is the same with other platforms and since the core is developed more than a decade ago some aspects is not as smooth as the modern RE titles, dodging an enemy attack is not intuitive or hard to trigger, activating items requires that you are facing directly to it, quick turn around spin is different key combination in modern games (I play modern RE games on PS5), co-op AI is not very helpful in taking down enemies when you want it to, simpler puzzles that feels like time wasters, unfamiliar inventory system, knife attack is underwhelming, some boss battle is frustratingly difficult. But there are some new things that are cool, like the scanner device, can move while aiming, points system BP and stats after each chapter, story recap (when you haven't played for a long time), upgrade points for any weapons, on-screen map, 3d map. But overall, gameplay is decent and still fun to play.

    Story and Content, is probably the reason why I wanted to play this, there is some mystery to unravel, though some cutscenes can be boring, but yeah just get along with the ride. The setting on a Queen Zenobia Ship is provides a great chilling atmosphere, some interiors reminiscent of older RE games. The extra game modes are fun and probably makes the cost of purchase more worthwhile.

    For the scare factor, motion control, upgraded resolution, and the portability alone, this game and the sequel is a must have on your Nintendo Switch. 9/10.    … Expand
  33. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    3
    The gameplay here is the weakest in any RE action title. And don't get it twisted this is an RE action title through and through. The attempts to pass off as some kind of Survival Horror game is pathetic. The game doesn't really know what it wants to be and ends up being a weak 3rd person shooter and a terrible survival horror game if you can really even pretend to call it one.
  34. Toastgames
    Apr 27, 2023
    0
    No parece un resident evil, la interfaz es generica y nada resident evil, gameplay mediocre, historia mala, personajes muy sexualizados parece que estoy viendo una nopor en vez de jugando a un juego

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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
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  1. Switch Player
    Dec 14, 2017
    80
    Resident Evil Revelations is a great entry in the legendary survival-horror series and a great fit for the Nintendo Switch. The bite-sized chapters make short bursts of play in handheld mode ideal, whilst also translating well to the big screen. Just make sure you don't book any cruise holidays in the near future - it's certainly put me off!
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  2. Wccftech
    Dec 12, 2017
    75
    Resident Evil Revelations on the Switch is a great campaign to run through, and a fun online mode to spend time with if you’re still hungry for more. It feels a little bit aged now, years on from its original release, but it plays better than ever on Nintendo Switch thanks to gyro aiming, high framerates, and a crisp, sharp resolution. Well worth jumping in for Resident Evil fans and anyone looking for a fun, handheld shooter campaign.
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  3. 4P.de
    Dec 8, 2017
    79
    Revelations might be a bit older and it certainly can’t get rid of its 3DS origin. But in case you haven’t played it yet on another system, you’ll get a decent and competent port of game that managed to capture the spirit of the classic Resident Evils.
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