Resident Evil Village is the sequel of the outstanding Resident Evil 7, a game that brought me back to enjoying and loving the franchise as I once did some years ago. Raising the bar of its predecessor would be challenging, but certainly not impossible considering Capcom has some of the best talent today among the gaming studios.
Village's story continues where 7 left off and although I'm a pretty strong proponent that story is the franchise's weakest point, I'll always enjoy it for what it is, either serious or in some cases dumb fun. The charm hasn't come off yet and even though the developers are rehashing ideas and swapping them around, I can still go into a new title interested to see new characters and enjoy the story as they present it. This hasn't changed, yet and Village is another game that can boast about characters that one day will be defined as classic.
Gameplay has always been the strongest positive the series had on its belt, which is simple action with an emphasis on shooting, rather than running away. The game can provide a challenge, but unless you're pushing for the hardest difficulty, at a point in the game, you'll be having a blast, blasting enemies, with no sweat present. Everything is quite well streamlined and makes sense, with enough weapons to give satisfaction to those like me who want variety, whether it is because you want to approach an enemy in a particular way or simply because you want to change it up a bit. Speaking of changing, upgrades are available, giving you an advantage over your enemies and making it easier to annihilate them. If upgrades are not enough, do not fret, the shop has returned and there you can buy the necessary tools that will no doubt help you - bullets, for one thing is certain, and that is that if bullets are not enough - buy as much as it will finish the job. Bullets are never enough.
The sound department is exemplary, with voice acting and effects being always a highlight in these series, the soundtrack is very well-suited. There are some great tracks, but here, I have to admit am not a fan of every single one, which will not stop me from saying that is quite a rare occurrence and isn't a big negative in my book.
Overall, Village was a great ride that passed quickly without realisation, and recommend it strongly to those who are looking for more Resident Evil or are wondering if they should commit after finishing 7, but if you haven't played the predecessor, I suggest coming back after, although not required, you'll enjoy it far more. The game is often on sale and the price it goes down to is more than adequate for the quality you're receiving, if you're someone who enjoys replaying games, the game has plenty of content to keep you busy for a while.
Village's story continues where 7 left off and although I'm a pretty strong proponent that story is the franchise's weakest point, I'll always enjoy it for what it is, either serious or in some cases dumb fun. The charm hasn't come off yet and even though the developers are rehashing ideas and swapping them around, I can still go into a new title interested to see new characters and enjoy the story as they present it. This hasn't changed, yet and Village is another game that can boast about characters that one day will be defined as classic.
Gameplay has always been the strongest positive the series had on its belt, which is simple action with an emphasis on shooting, rather than running away. The game can provide a challenge, but unless you're pushing for the hardest difficulty, at a point in the game, you'll be having a blast, blasting enemies, with no sweat present. Everything is quite well streamlined and makes sense, with enough weapons to give satisfaction to those like me who want variety, whether it is because you want to approach an enemy in a particular way or simply because you want to change it up a bit. Speaking of changing, upgrades are available, giving you an advantage over your enemies and making it easier to annihilate them. If upgrades are not enough, do not fret, the shop has returned and there you can buy the necessary tools that will no doubt help you - bullets, for one thing is certain, and that is that if bullets are not enough - buy as much as it will finish the job. Bullets are never enough.
The sound department is exemplary, with voice acting and effects being always a highlight in these series, the soundtrack is very well-suited. There are some great tracks, but here, I have to admit am not a fan of every single one, which will not stop me from saying that is quite a rare occurrence and isn't a big negative in my book.
Overall, Village was a great ride that passed quickly without realisation, and recommend it strongly to those who are looking for more Resident Evil or are wondering if they should commit after finishing 7, but if you haven't played the predecessor, I suggest coming back after, although not required, you'll enjoy it far more. The game is often on sale and the price it goes down to is more than adequate for the quality you're receiving, if you're someone who enjoys replaying games, the game has plenty of content to keep you busy for a while.