Resident Evil 7 is not only my favorite game in the R.E. franchise, but one of my favorite games and horror properties of all time. This game is incredibly different from the previous games in the series, but it is so much better in all possible ways. It leaves behind the zombie action for a horror masterpiece that would make John Carpenter, Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft Proud.
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RE7 is set in a Louisiana mansion where a terrible bioweapon has infected an innocent family, turning them into deranged lunatics. You take control of Ethan Winters, Resident Evil’s new protagonist in search of his girlfriend Mia who disappeared there years ago. When he arrives, he meets the Baker family and encounters some horrifying situations as he tries to escape and solve the mystery of what happened there to begin with.
There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed the aesthetic and themes of this game. Resident Evil 7 is beautiful in strange way, from the Louisiana swamp setting, the house’s design, to the way it uses its ambient to tell a story. For a small map, it has different areas and buildings where you face a different member of the family. They are each unique and terrifying in their own way. The first-person view fits this new chapter very well, as it makes the horror far more engaging.
The game is so incredibly spooky, haunting, and amazing that the few flaws it has are almost unnoticeable. The only ones I could point out are Chris Redfield’s awful redesign and some lack of variety with enemies. The gameplay is very good, it is very similar to that of Resident Evil 4, with modernized mechanics and excellent shooting. As usual with Resident Evil, you fight many bioweapons and monsters with weapons that are fun to use and you navigate a lot of puzzles that test you.
The DLCs are also incredible, although not as perfect as the main game. Not a Hero follows the aftermath of the game with the weird-looking Chris Redfield, but it is a fun, action-packed experience that reminded me of the magic of previous games. End of Zoe was experimental with the combat, but I thought it was ultimately annoying. Still, I am glad Zoe got a happy ending. The banned footage is incredibly haunting and mesmerizing, each one (Daughters, 21, Bedroom) looks and feels like a horror short film. They made full use of the terrifying setting of the game to bring these stories to life. The minigames were also fun and creative, especially Nightmare and Ethan Must Die.
Resident Evil 7 is one of the most perfect experiences I’ve had in a videogame, and I believe that it will forever be a staple in horror culture. As a fan of the genre, I was happy with all the different themes and references to other films such as Evil Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Color Out of Space, Saw, IT, among many others. However, this game stands out so much on its own. Resident Evil 7 is truly a masterpiece. I can’t wait to see how Resident Evil Village tops it, and shows us the next chapter in Ethan and Mia Winters’ story.
Final Score: 95/100
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RE7 is set in a Louisiana mansion where a terrible bioweapon has infected an innocent family, turning them into deranged lunatics. You take control of Ethan Winters, Resident Evil’s new protagonist in search of his girlfriend Mia who disappeared there years ago. When he arrives, he meets the Baker family and encounters some horrifying situations as he tries to escape and solve the mystery of what happened there to begin with.
There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed the aesthetic and themes of this game. Resident Evil 7 is beautiful in strange way, from the Louisiana swamp setting, the house’s design, to the way it uses its ambient to tell a story. For a small map, it has different areas and buildings where you face a different member of the family. They are each unique and terrifying in their own way. The first-person view fits this new chapter very well, as it makes the horror far more engaging.
The game is so incredibly spooky, haunting, and amazing that the few flaws it has are almost unnoticeable. The only ones I could point out are Chris Redfield’s awful redesign and some lack of variety with enemies. The gameplay is very good, it is very similar to that of Resident Evil 4, with modernized mechanics and excellent shooting. As usual with Resident Evil, you fight many bioweapons and monsters with weapons that are fun to use and you navigate a lot of puzzles that test you.
The DLCs are also incredible, although not as perfect as the main game. Not a Hero follows the aftermath of the game with the weird-looking Chris Redfield, but it is a fun, action-packed experience that reminded me of the magic of previous games. End of Zoe was experimental with the combat, but I thought it was ultimately annoying. Still, I am glad Zoe got a happy ending. The banned footage is incredibly haunting and mesmerizing, each one (Daughters, 21, Bedroom) looks and feels like a horror short film. They made full use of the terrifying setting of the game to bring these stories to life. The minigames were also fun and creative, especially Nightmare and Ethan Must Die.
Resident Evil 7 is one of the most perfect experiences I’ve had in a videogame, and I believe that it will forever be a staple in horror culture. As a fan of the genre, I was happy with all the different themes and references to other films such as Evil Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Color Out of Space, Saw, IT, among many others. However, this game stands out so much on its own. Resident Evil 7 is truly a masterpiece. I can’t wait to see how Resident Evil Village tops it, and shows us the next chapter in Ethan and Mia Winters’ story.
Final Score: 95/100
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