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 ResidentThe 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 108
  3. Negative: 0 out of 108
  1. M3
    May 6, 2021
    100
    Resident Evil: Village takes the ground work from the seventh part and mixes it together with the very best from the previous Resident Evil titles. It enchants and shocks us at the same time, to the point that we become completely addicted to it. A contemporary classic that sets a new standard, just as Resident Evil 4 once did.
  2. IGN Portugal
    May 5, 2021
    90
    Without forgetting the past, and again with Ethan Winters as lead character Resident Evil Village picks different celebrated elements from the franchise throughout the years and adapts them to the modern first-person view format, in an adventure that explores different atmospheres and dimensions of interactive terror, alternating between action moments and total despair. It is not revolutionary, but it is the most complete RE ever, without fear of treading supernatural paths and trapping itself in narrative alleys.
  3. Carole Quintaine
    May 5, 2021
    90
    Resident Evil Village is truly the spiritual son of Resident Evil 4 and 7! This theme park of horror perfectly mixes horror and action and offers an extremely neat universe: the atmosphere is heavy, the bestiary generous, the casting is perfect and the puzzles bring a real cachet to one of the scariest Survival Horror I’ve been able to play in a long time. Unfortunately, the link with the series is not more exploited. Nevertheless, despite a less-inspired last part, what we have here the best Resident Evil since Resident Evil 4.
  4. LevelUp
    May 19, 2021
    90
    Resident Evil manages to prove once again that its DNA is not static, and that it has the ability to evolve in the same way as the viruses and biological weapons that its protagonists have fought for so many years. In more ways than one, Resident Evil Village is a huge tribute to 25 years of tradition, and an important stepping stone to its future.
  5. IGN Spain
    May 5, 2021
    85
    Resident Evil Village tastes new while still exuding the aromas of its essence. It manages to explore terror through new settings while compiling different approaches to build a videogame that, while tending towards action, does not forget the puzzle, exploration and tension typical of the saga. All this with a top technical aspect and an interesting plot that manages to be significant in the macro-plot of its fiction.
  6. Game Rant
    May 7, 2021
    80
    Resident Evil Village doesn't have the most engrossing or satisfying story in Resident Evil history, and its more action-oriented approach is likely to disappoint fans that enjoyed RE7's pure horror. However, Resident Evil Village is packed with replay value, rarely has a dull moment, and should leave Resident Evil fans excited for the franchise's future.
  7. VideoGamer
    May 5, 2021
    50
    Reaching the credits, I sat back, exhausted and disappointed at where the series had ended up.

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  1. Positive: 700 out of 866
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 866
  3. Negative: 78 out of 866
  1. Przemun1304
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Let's be honest, Capcom did the excellent work overall.
    Creepy atmosphere is totally leaking out from the screen and this is what people    Let's be honest, Capcom did the excellent work overall.
    Creepy atmosphere is totally leaking out from the screen and this is what people love.
    Beautiful visuals, amazing depressing sounds and freaky story forces me to keep playing.
    Strongly recommend to everyone!    … Expand
  2. Allyptic
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  4. GalletaSuprema
    May 10, 2021
    10
    it's a very long game, with awesome gameplay and story, has a lot of survival horror vibes and some parts of the games focus on the action, isit's a very long game, with awesome gameplay and story, has a lot of survival horror vibes and some parts of the games focus on the action, is the perfect balance, one of the best resident evil games of history… Expand
  5. Calebc131
    May 27, 2021
    9
    This is the first resident evil game I've finished, I'm usually spooked too easy to play these games, and this one did Jumpscare me a coupleThis is the first resident evil game I've finished, I'm usually spooked too easy to play these games, and this one did Jumpscare me a couple of times but it's more action oriented than I expected l. The story was ok and the gunplay could use a lot of work. But the environment and all the characters give this game so much life it is awesome. The only character I didn't like was Chris but near the end of the game I started to really like him once I understood what was actually going on. I definitely recommend playing this game even if you're not really into horror games it's still a lot of fun! … Expand
  6. Thejontxu
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Juegazo me a encantado muy buenos graficos, buenas mecanicas de juegos y mucho miedito, le da mil patadas al resident evil 3 remake.
  7. rogal23
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Great game. A must play for a survival horror lovers. Its almost as good in overal as RE7 (in some parts its even better) but i wasGreat game. A must play for a survival horror lovers. Its almost as good in overal as RE7 (in some parts its even better) but i was disapointed by weak, chaotic beginning and for most of the time by stupid plot. Ps. Capcom - please make a Terminator game ;)… Expand
  8. Philoty
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    Start of the game is one of the worst ever... Would not recommend unless you love wasting your time

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