Resident Evil Village

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  • Summary: The next generation of survival horror rises in the form of Resident Evil Village, the eighth major entry in the Resident Evil series. With ultra-realistic graphics powered by the RE Engine, fight for survival as danger lurks around every corner.

    Years after the tragic events of Resident    The next generation of survival horror rises in the form of Resident Evil Village, the eighth major entry in the Resident Evil series. With ultra-realistic graphics powered by the RE Engine, fight for survival as danger lurks around every corner.

    Years after the tragic events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, Ethan Winters has started over with his wife Mia, finally living in peace and putting the past behind them. However, Chris Redfield, the legendary hero from previous Resident Evil games, suddenly disrupts their life, throwing a devastated Ethan into a new and twisted nightmare in search of answers.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Player 2
    May 5, 2021
    100
    I’ll remember Resident Evil Village as a polished, terrifying horror game that kept tension levels high while also giving me the necessary room I needed to breathe.
  2. Critical Hit
    May 5, 2021
    90
    Resident Evil: Village is equal parts terrifying and empowering. It’s haunting, tense, and filled with all kinds of gruesome action you’ll only ever see in a franchise that revels in its campy nature. Fans of the franchise will no doubt pick up on its familiar beats, but that’s for the best as it strikes a happy balance between fresh and familiar.
  3. Video Chums
    May 9, 2021
    90
    In the end, Resident Evil Village is not a perfect experience but it is still an awesome one and easily the best of the recent games in the series. It's scary, suspenseful, grounded in relatable human drama, and an overall blast to play; I highly recommend giving it a shot.
  4. Cultured Vultures
    May 7, 2021
    80
    Those going in not caring that it might not feel exactly like Resident Evil or who understand that sometimes the cracks will show are going to have the most enjoyment from the game. Finish it, enjoy the Mercenaries mode, unlock bonuses, and play it again. That’s exactly what I’ll be doing.
  5. GameSpew
    May 11, 2021
    80
    Resident Evil Village is a far cry from its more grounded and horror-focused predecessor, but in the end, it’s perhaps just as lovable. At times it feels like a greatest hits collection of some of the best elements of previous Resident Evil games, and while that leads to it not being wholly coherent, it’s not to its detriment. It may not be perfect in terms of combat mechanics and storytelling, but Resident Evil Village keeps you on your toes, with you never truly knowing what’s waiting for you around the next corner. And that’s why when playing it, the hours simply fly by. Will the series ever become stale? Not while it’s being as inventive as this, that’s for sure.
  6. Siliconera
    May 5, 2021
    70
    Walking away from Resident Evil Village leaves me with mixed feelings. It wasn’t a game that I immediately disliked, and I can’t say that I didn’t have a lot of fun playing it. But a second playthrough made me more aware of pacing issues, and on harder difficulties the general spike that otherwise feels somewhat artificial.
  7. 4Players.de
    May 18, 2021
    68
    On PS4 Pro with framerate prioritized you’ll get an almost identical experience like on current consoles or PC – an impressive port from Capcom.

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  1. Positive: 145 out of 187
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 187
  3. Negative: 19 out of 187
  1. Crackheaded
    May 9, 2021
    10
    This is the best part in the series, over the past 10-15 years, very atmospheric and with a more or less sane plot.

    The gameplay - is    This is the best part in the series, over the past 10-15 years, very atmospheric and with a more or less sane plot.

    The gameplay - is standard as in other parts of the series.
    The plot - is strong and interesting.
    The atmosphere - is very coolly balanced, there is both horror and action (there is more horror).
    Difficulty - playing hardcore, you will get EVERYTHING that is required from a resident evile (at lower difficulties you will lose the whole essence of the game).
    Puzzles - there are a LOT of them and very diverse and very interesting.
    Back tracking - is probably the biggest of all the previous parts.
    Enemies - there are many of them, each with its own characteristics (both externally and gameplay).
    Bosses and mini-bosses - there are many of them, all varied and interesting, with several phases.    … Expand
  2. Joeboy
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de survival horror de la generacion sin duda alguna. Historia de 10 ambientacion de 10 y enemigos de 10.
  4. UltraBug
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil Village has most obvious Resident Evil 4 inspiration possible and that's a good thing. Merchant in RE Village even referencesResident Evil Village has most obvious Resident Evil 4 inspiration possible and that's a good thing. Merchant in RE Village even references RE4's Merchant. Resident Evil 4 has always been most popular RE game and many consider it one of the best games of all time. Resident Evil 4 is by far best RE game there ever was, so i'm glad that they took this as inspiration. I also think it will be way easier for a lot people to go from Village to Capcom's next RE game Resident Evil 4 Remake. Bigger inventory, weapon/inventory upgrades, loot dropping enemies, more different enemies, more boss fights, more areas to explore. That's the way to go. That's what makes best and most fun RE game. Good job Capcom.… Expand
  5. Stilrare
    May 13, 2021
    9
    Great game except the Heisenberg factory .. what a bad detail I was bored at the time
  6. nikh
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Finally rolled the credits on village ❤ it took me 10 hours to beat the main campaign with almost 80 percent of side content involved and iFinally rolled the credits on village ❤ it took me 10 hours to beat the main campaign with almost 80 percent of side content involved and i have to say capcom surely deserves all the credit here … Expand
  7. ammorim
    May 21, 2021
    8
    For me, RE Village is as solid as its predecessor. Fun gameplay, amazing atmosphere and an all around good story. The final hours seem aFor me, RE Village is as solid as its predecessor. Fun gameplay, amazing atmosphere and an all around good story. The final hours seem a little rushed out but the great cast of characters and scenarios make up for it. I enjoyed it and strongly recommend this game.… Expand
  8. dahurtbizness
    Jul 14, 2021
    0
    they put vampires in a resident evil game. let that sink in. this game is what's wrong with the series direction and its no longer residentthey put vampires in a resident evil game. let that sink in. this game is what's wrong with the series direction and its no longer resident evil. this FRANCHISE NEEDS TO BE REBOOTED.… Expand

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