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Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

Nintendo

RE Villlage, Resident Evil 8, RE8

Released

Release Date: May 7, 2021

Singleplayer

The eighth main part of the popular series of survival horrors developed by Capcom. Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan and his wife started in Resident Evil 7 and reapplies the FPP view.

9.0

Gamepressure

8.4

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

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Resident Evil Village is an action adventure game, which is the eighth installment of the main series of popular survival horror games, developed since 1996 by the Japanese studio Capcom. Development of the new part was officially announced in June 2020, during PlayStation 5 presentation. The game is a direct continuation of Resident Evil VII: Biohazard, but unlike the seventh one, the action of the sequel is set in a snow-covered Romanian village and its surroundings, including a castle towering over it. The player once again takes on the role of Ethan Winters, following his opponents from a first person perspective (FPP).

Plot

Three years have ed since the events of the seventh installment. Ethan and his wife Mia have moved to Romania, a place under close surveillance by the BSAA. Recently, their daughter Rosemary was born. The couple try to lead a peaceful life, but the nightmare they experienced in Louisiana still weighs on them.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows May 7, 2021

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 May 7, 2021

Xbox One

Xbox One May 7, 2021

Apple iOS

Apple iOS October 30, 2023

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch October 28, 2022

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 May 7, 2021

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S May 7, 2021

Developer: Capcom

Publisher: Capcom

Game Series

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Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil Village

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Resident Evil Game Series

Resident Evil is a series of Japanese survival horror films published by the Capcom studio. Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara are mainly responsible for its creation. It had its beginning on March 22, 1996, with the release of the game Resident Evil (also known as Biohazard) for the PlayStation console. It was during its promotion that the term survival horror was coined. The prototype of the series is the game released in 1989 Sweet Home, based on the film of the same name. Fujiwara himself was responsible for it, and many elements, such as QTE sequences or inventory management, were transferred to the series. Biohazard. Since then, the series has grown steadily, gaining more game installments, as well as film, animated and comic book and book adaptations.

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ReviewResident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting

Are you brave enough to discover what lies waiting beyond the village? The frights and chills are so worth it, as the next entry in the famed series puts together satisfying mechanics and enthralling, scary story.

Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting
Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
May 5, 2021
Resident Evil Village Guide
Guide

Last update: April 29, 2021

Resident Evil Village Guide

Resident Evil Village Guide contains complete walkthrough, Beginner's Guide and best tips for exploration, combat, stealth and Lady Dimitrescu. We describe all collectibles, puzzle solutions, boss fights and trophies.

Resident Evil Village Guide
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System Requirements

System Requirements for Resident Evil Village Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-7500 3.4 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 or better, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5700 or better, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ultra System Requirements:
(4K + ray tracing / 60 fps) Intel Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3070 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6900 XT or better, Windows 10 64-bit.

Sony PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4

s:
PS4: 45 fps @ 900p / PS4 Pro: 60 fps @ 1080p, 30 fps @ 4K

Microsoft XBOX ONE

Xbox One

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XOne: 30 fps @ 900p / XOne X: 60 fps @ 1080p, 30 fps @ 4K

Apple iOS

Apple iOS

Requirements:
iPhone 15 Pro

Sony PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

s:
60 fps @ 4K (bez RT), 45 fps @ 4K (z RT)

Microsoft Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

s:
XSS: 45 fps @ 1440p (bez RT), 30 fps @ 1440p (z RT) / XSX: 60 fps @ 4K (bez RT), 45 fps @ 4K (z RT)

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Resident Evil Re:Verse

Resident Evil Re:Verse

PCPlayStationXbox

Expansion

June 30, 2025, End of Life

Action

Online PVP game available for free for Resident Evil Village owners. Resident Evil Re:Verse lets you take on the iconic characters from the Resident Evil series and fight six-player deathmatch.

3.8

OpenCritic

3.4

Steam

2.0

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Add-Ons and DLCs

List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:

Ratings

Game Ratings for Resident Evil Village Video Game.

9.0
superb

ReviewResident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting

Are you brave enough to discover what lies waiting beyond the village? The frights and chills are so worth it, as the next entry in the famed series puts together satisfying mechanics and enthralling, scary story.

Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting
Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
PC Windows PC Windows
Review date:
May 5, 2021
8.4

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 93% of Critics. There are 208 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

VideoGamer: 5 / 10 by Josh Wise

Reaching the credits, I sat back, exhausted and disappointed at where the series had ended up.

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GamesRadar+: 3.5 / 5 by Leon Hurley

A strong start and okay finish makes this average out as decent but not amazing installment.

Full Review

Easy Allies: 9 / 10 by Michael Huber

Resident Evil Village balances frantic terror with slow creeping fear in an unforgettable setting.

Full Review
96%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (80,431)

STEAM
Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Graphics and Atmosphere: The game is praised for its stunning visuals and immersive environments, creating a chilling and engaging horror atmosphere.
  • Gameplay: Many s enjoyed the mix of action and horror, finding the gameplay mechanics fun and engaging. The combat, boss fights, and level design received positive .
  • Story and Characters: The plot, particularly the father-daughter relationship, resonated with players. Characters like Lady Dimitrescu were highlighted as memorable and well-designed.
  • Replayability: The game offers various challenges, unlockable items, and different modes, encouraging players to replay it.
  • Continuation of RE7: Fans appreciated the narrative connection to Resident Evil 7 and the development of Ethan Winters' character.

The main cons of the game

  • Pacing and Length: Some players felt the game was too short or that certain sections were underdeveloped, particularly in the middle acts.
  • Combat and Mechanics: A few s criticized the combat as unsatisfying, with complaints about hit and the overall feel of the weapons.
  • Dialogue and Writing: The dialogue received mixed reviews, with some finding it poorly written or lacking in depth.
  • Lack of Horror Elements: Several reviews noted that the game leaned more towards action than horror compared to its predecessor, RE7, which disappointed some fans seeking a more traditional survival horror experience.
  • Technical Issues: A few players reported crashes, performance problems, and issues with game mechanics, such as the boat controls and item collection.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Depth of Horror: Many fans expressed a desire for the game to focus more on horror elements and tension, similar to RE7, rather than action-oriented gameplay.
  • More Complex Puzzles: Some players felt the puzzles were too easy and lacked the challenge found in earlier Resident Evil titles.
  • More Character Development: There were calls for deeper exploration of certain characters, particularly Lady Dimitrescu, who many felt should have had a more prominent role throughout the game.
  • Customization Options: Players missed features like a Field of View (FOV) slider and other customization options that were present in RE7.
  • Third-Person Perspective: Some s preferred a third-person view over the first-person perspective, feeling it detracted from the classic Resident Evil experience.

Summary

  • Overall, Resident Evil Village is seen as a visually stunning and enjoyable game, but opinions vary significantly regarding its pacing, gameplay mechanics, and balance between horror and action.

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