Two days before the release, reviews appeared on the network Resident Evil: Village… At the moment, the average rating of the new part of the horror Capcom is 84/100 on the Opencritic and Metacritic…
In their reviews, critics generally speak positively about the project. Many note that the game successfully combines elements of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil 4, but at the same time does not overshadow any of its masterminds. For comparison, RE7 was at one time rated 86/100 on average, while remakes of RE2 and RE3 received 92/100 and 80/100 from the press, respectively.
GameSpot: “Just as Resident Evil 7 has done a great job of returning to the horror roots of the series, cleverly refreshed with fresh ideas and a fresh perspective, Village is cleverly bringing back the best action elements of Resident Evil. And while the game repeats some of the things that made RE7 the original,” Village does not stand still and looks like an independent work. It makes you wonder what kind of perverted monster Resident Evil might mutate into in the future. “
GamingBolt“Resident Evil: Village skillfully blends intense horror, fun action, engaging exploration and gripping storytelling in one epic experience to deliver one of the best games in Capcom’s survival horror franchise.”
Gameblog.fr: “Resident Evil: Village is an excellent and worthy successor to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. And it’s not just a sequel that repeats the ideas of the previous game. The game tries things never before seen in the series and maintains the right pace of development, along the way playing out a few successful twists. that Capcom’s developers have expertly used light and sound to put the player in Ethan’s shoes. The only problem with the game is that it might seem too action-oriented towards the end. That said, Resident Evil: Village is undoubtedly a great part of the franchise. “.
VG247: “If you take the game apart, then each separate part, be it the castle, the village itself or even the method of fighting, has its own problems. But in the aggregate, all this forms something special, albeit not as excellent as Resident Evil 7 or Resident Evil 2 Remake. A bold recommendation, although if you didn’t complete RE7 in 2017, it might be better to start with it. “
Vgames“Resident Evil Village is a love letter to old and new fans of the series, combining the puzzle style of older games with the more modern action aspects of the series.”
ComicBook.com“It’s not a perfect game, but it does show that Resident Evil can evolve outside of its comfort zones while still managing to pay tribute to history and cater to all types of players.”
GameInformer: “Resident Evil: Village expands on Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’s approach to first-person combat with a series of intense combat that complements the unnerving environment design. Fortunately, the increased action hasn’t diminished the horror elements. For that matter, the Village retains its feel. fear as little as any game can. If you’re ready for intense intimidation, Resident Evil: Village is a great way to test your nerves. “
PCGamesN“Resident Evil: Village has taken the best moments from the past and brought them together into something fresh and unexpected. This momentum does not persist throughout the passage, but at its highest points the game looks like one of the best parts in the history of the franchise.”
GRYOnline.pl: “Resident Evil: Village is in many ways the culmination of the series ‘evolution. It is a well-thought-out fusion of the characteristic elements of the series’ two flagship installments, complemented by a fair amount of original ideas. All this has been spiced up with a phenomenal and unique art style, resulting in one of the best representatives both the series and the entire genre of survival horror. “
Metro GameCentral: “Village is a very well-made game, the ending of which hints at a new direction for the series, but in no way can it become a classic. It is a very enjoyable, but at the same time quickly forgettable project. At some point it can be considered as a transitional step to what Resident Evil will be in the future, but at the moment it is dangerously close to being just a number on the list. In the past, the series has had much worse sequels, but also had releases that significantly surpassed this one. “
