Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
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- January 24, 2017
- Capcom
- Action, Horror
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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- January 24, 2017
- Action, Horror
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46% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
Edwin Evans-Thirlwell (Eurogamer)
Recommended
“Resident Evil goes back to its founding principles for a more cohesive and chilling breed of horror game that stops short of greatness.”
Philip Kollar (Polygon)
9/10
“It’s hard to know if Resident Evil 7 will stand the test of time as much as classics like the original, or RE4. Taken on its own, however, it’s an excellent game that pushes the series in worthy new directions.”
Heather Alexandra (Kotaku)
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“Resident Evil 7 can occasionally frustrate with excessive boss fights and patronizing puzzles, but it’s still a scary and violent blast of survival horror that paints a bright future for the franchise. Bloody, tense, and exciting throughout, Resident Evil 7 is exactly what the series needed. Full of dread and brimming with anxiety, the series that started it all has finally found itself after decades of wandering.”
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 8 / 10 | 01-28-2017 | Capcom finally returned beloved franchise to survival horror roots. Resident Evil 7 is definitely not the best game in the genre (or the series), but it’s a solid step away from action-packed Hollywood-style entries to more grotesque, bloody and scary experience. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 01-23-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| Arcade Sushi | Luke Brown | 9 / 10 | 02-03-2017 | Resident Evil 7 Biohazard may have come about because of some spectacular failures, but manages to show that Capcom still has what it takes to make incredible survival horror experiences. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 01-23-2017 | A must-buy for horror gaming fans, HDR TV owners, and PSVR owners. | Read review |
| Atomix | Claudio Quiroz | 90 / 100 | 01-26-2017 | Capcom had to change and innovate with this new Resident Evil title. Fortunately achieved an amazing and horrifying experience that makes every Resident fan feel proud and happy that series returns to its origins with a immersive view from first person. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-27-2017 | A true return to form for the long running series, Resident Evil 7 reinvents itself while still retaining that classic RE feel. Delivering a real horror experience, the game can definitely scare, but it also just works as a fun and engaging survival experience. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Fardin Bagherian | 8 / 10 | 02-15-2017 | After almost a decade, Capcom has finally created a Resident Evil game worthy of the Resident Evil name. RE7 takes a new direction with the first-person camera but it really feels like a classic RE title. A much needed reboot for a franchise that was on the verge of its demise. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2017 | Resident Evil 7 doesn’t reinvent the Wheel but delivers enough gameplay Features and Horror-Elements to get Oldschool Fans back to the series. It’s also probably the best PlayStation VR Game so far. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Chris Carter | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil returns to its horror roots, and is all the better for it in a game that was designed to be played in VR. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Patrick Tretina | 4 / 5 stars | 01-24-2017 | Resident Evil 7 truly delivers an experience unlike anything I’ve even been exposed to in the gaming world. It’s fresh, unique, a little bit nostalgic, and downright stressful to play… in a good way. Capcom has taken some seriously impressive strides forward in the franchise and has potentially rescued it from fading into obscurity though this distinct and highly effective new point of view. Resident Evil is back and it will grip your from start to finish until you can’t possibly take anymore. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Tyler Treese | 78 / 100 | 01-26-2017 | Resident Evil 7 biohazard isn’t without its flaws, but it’s absolutely the sequel that Capcom had to make in order to make the series relevant again. | Read review |
| ComiConverse | Alan Stock | 4 / 5 stars | 02-15-2017 | Enthralling, atmospheric and creepy with some nice new ideas. Unfortunately the quality doesn’t sustain. Not as groundbreaking as some Resident Evil titles, but a promising new direction for the series. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Matthew Figueira | 9 / 10 | 01-27-0217 | Capcom has merged classic and modern mechanics effortlessly to deliver the best Resident Evil we’ve seen in years. It marks a true return to form for the undead franchise. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Ofisil | 9 / 10 | 01-28-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is Capcom’s little survival horror that could. With so much contention about this entry being in first-person and the complete lack of returning protagonists, many felt wrongfully disgruntled about this truly innovative and expertly crafted survival horror that plays the way classic Resident Evil would play in the current generation. The developers finally figured out what made Resident Evil tick, and they did it by taking a long and introspective look at the most beloved entries in the series and putting a new spin on them. PSVR and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard together is by far one of the most successful experiments since Resident Evil 4. | Read review |
| Daily Dot | Miguel Concepcion | 5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is the close-quarters fright fest that suspense junkies crave | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Daily Mirror | 4 / 5 stars | 01-26-2017 | It’s a well-made machine, and the game remains a well-crafted journey throughout – one that makes great use of its first-person perspective and one that brings a renewed sense of urgency to gaming’s most famous horror series. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Zack Furniss | 10 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 went beyond my expectations, and I feel we have an instant classic here. I want to jump back in right now, and I have a feeling I’ll be doing so for years to come. | Read review |
| Digiato | Nima Farshin | 90 / 100 | 01-23-2017 | Finally Resident Evil returns to the horror roots with some successful changes. RE7 is classic, disturbing and scary and it’s one of the best survival horror games in the last few years. For those of us who have wanted an old-school survival horror game for years, Resident Evil 7 is the best choice. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Dylan Cornett | 9 / 10 | 12-20-2016 | Biohazard is nearly flawless in its attempt to frighten the player and have them think on a critical level. Players must balance a multitude or factors to succeed which becomes as frustrating as trying to solve the puzzles themselves. The multitude of mysteries popping up one after the other makes the game nearly impossible to put down. Players should find themselves endlessly curious and terrified as the progress through the game. | Read review |
| Digital Spy | Matt Cabral | 5 / 5 stars | 01-06-2017 | As brilliant as it is bloody, Resident Evil 7 doesn’t just give the franchise a refreshing reboot, but also raises the bar for future survival horror games. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Phil Hornshaw | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7, Capcom is a scary return to form. It brings out the best qualities of the series. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 3.5 / 5 stars | 02-02-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a game that really struggles to find the new voice that Resident Evil so needs as a franchise. It’s incredibly well designed and executed, and you’re not going to find a game that does VR better than this one. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Ryan Meitzler | 9 / 10 | 01-27-2017 | Instead of the b-movie cheesiness we’ve come to know and love from previous games (sorry fans — no boulder-punching this time around), Resident Evil VII reaches levels of dread and fear we haven’t seen since the days of the original, and that (mostly) works to the game’s advantage when it comes to reinvigorating the franchise. Though it appears like a complete reinvention from the outside looking in, Resident Evil VII is very much made from the same DNA that made the original games the revered horror classics that they are today. Like the game’s intro that has players sitting down for supper with the Bakers, Resident Evil VII has welcomed players back not just to the series’ horror roots, but to a grim, disgusting feast that you just can’t turn away from. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-27-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| EGM | Ray Carsillo | 9.5 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | This is easily the best Resident Evil game in years. It masterfully blends Eastern and Western horror sensibilities into a truly terrifying package that also harkens back to the series’ roots. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | Recommended | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil goes back to its founding principles for a more cohesive and chilling breed of horror game that stops short of greatness. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Francesco Fossetti | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 goes back to the origins of the series: a game which preserves the legacy of the first trilogy. Resident Evil 7 is a masterpiece, an infernal trip full of terror and fear. | Read review |
| Expansive | Ray Willmott | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is bold and ambitious, but it takes all the right risks with an intellectual property that has desperately needed a shot in the arm. It’s unnerving and unsettling, but is the satisfying return to form Capcom worked so hard for. | Read review |
| Forbes | Erik Kain | 8.5 / 10 | 01-26-2017 | Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a great new direction for the series that’s genuinely scary and is only marginally held back by tedious combat. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Andrew Reiner | 8.5 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | This game has fascinating secrets to tell, and is continually fun to play. Learning how this entry connects to the series is more than enough reason to play | Read review |
| Game Rant | Brad Jones | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-30-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is the best installment in Capcom’s flagship horror series since Resident Evil 4, and an early contender for 2017’s game of the year awards. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jonathan Leack | 4 / 5 stars | 01-25-2017 | Just when everyone counted Resident Evil out, Capcom has shown up to prove otherwise. Resident Evil is alive, and although it isn’t quite as we remember, its new perspective has brought with it a terrifying and intimate experience. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Nicholas Scibetta | 7.8 / 10 | 01-25-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is a highly effective horror title fans of the genre will enjoy, as long as they can tolerate its short length. It’s different than the past few Resident Evil titles, but it’s different in the right ways. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Tyler Spectre | 8.5 / 10 | 02-01-2017 | Resident Evil 7 biohazard grabs the crown of best survival horror back for the series that started the genre. It hearkens back well to the old games in great ways. At times it feels too streamlined for more casual players, but hopefully, this installment will serve as proof that there’s an audience for more games like it. By moving away from the action-oriented gameplay of the last few games, Capcom has brought us one of the best Resident Evil games ever made. | Read review |
| GameMAG | xtr | 9 / 10 | 02-06-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard with no doubt is the revolutionary game if you decide to play it on VR platform, but if you don’t have the VR | Read review |
| GamePro | Tobias Veltin | 88 / 100 | 01-22-2017 | Resivent Evil 7 revitalizes the series. Thanks to the first person view and the outstanding atmosphere it’s a real highlight of the horror genre. | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Andrew Copeland | 9 / 10 | 01-26-2017 | While the series is no longer the co-op action game that I came to enjoy, I can’t deny that its new first person perspective and successful return to its survival horror roots make for a fantastic entry to the series. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Glen Fortkamp | 9.5 / 10 | 02-09-2017 | Resident Evil 7 biohazard will satisfy long-time fans of the series, and is an exciting introduction for new players to the Resident Evil universe. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Ty Arthur | 8 / 10 | 01-24-2017 | Yes, this is the Resident Evil experience you’ve been waiting for. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Matt Eakins | 10 / 10 | 01-30-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a remarkable accomplishment and a truly triumphant return of a storied franchise. Masterfully executed on all fronts, this game will leave a lasting impression on you long after you’re done. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Scott Butterworth | 8 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Despite dragging in spots, Resident Evil 7’s house of horrors recaptures the tension that first made the series a household name. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Leon Hurley | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | A brilliant reinvention for the series and great horror game in its own right. | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Josh Brown | 9 / 10 | 01-27-2017 | A marvel when it comes to its ability to shake you to your core, its clearly a love letter to both those who adored the claustrophobic nightmares of the original games and those introduced to horror with more recent Hollywood attempts like The Conjuring and Insidious. It’s hard to imagine the formula working in their favor in the long run, but if it’s a reason to trust that the series could still be in the right hands with Capcom after all, we’re interested to see how they’ll carry on torch into the future. | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 10 / 10 | 01-26-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is the best horror and I’ve played in a VERY long time. I’m excited to see where Capcom goes with the series and I hope they maintain this great sense of horror. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Nathan Carter | 9.5 / 10 | 02-02-2017 | Just like when Resident Evil 4 reinvented the series, Resident Evil 7 has done just the same. Resident Evil 7 is an absolutely terrifying and thrilling survival horror game that starts off strong and never lets up until the final credits start rolling. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Bill Smith | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Much has been said about Resident Evil 6 and how it single handedly destroyed the series’ reputation but with Resident Evil 7, Capcom have bought the franchise right back to its roots. Capcom may possibly never top the experience provided by the first four games (and Code Veronica) in the series but they have come really very close with Resident Evil 7 Biohazard. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Matt Welsh | 85 / 100 | 02-01-2017 | Resident Evil 7 feels as terrifying as it does modern, all while returning the series to its roots. It hits some familiar bumps along the way, but this is the best this series has felt in years. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Jordan Ryan | 8.5 / 10 | 01-27-2017 | It’s fitting that this game follows the series’ 20th anniversary, because it’s basically Capcom’s love letter to their series, and to horror in general. If you’re a fan of Resident Evil or horror movies, you’ll enjoy the game. If you’re a fan of both, as I am, you’ll love it. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Khurram Imtiaz | 9 / 10 | 01-31-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is one of the scariest games released this generation and a return to the form for the series. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Maurice Pogue | 8.3 / 10 | 03-09-2017 | Despite its impotent story, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a wonderful return to form that old-school and new-school fans of RE alike of RE should not miss. | Read review |
| Giant Bomb | Dan Ryckert | 4 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | Capcom brings the series back to its roots while making it all feel new again. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Gary Bailey | 10 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Despite being a reboot for the series, Resident Evil VII’s return to survival horror is both familiar and fresh, and it’s easily the best horror game in years. | Read review |
| Guardian | Simon Parkin | 5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | Capcom’s survival horror series goes back to its origins as a truly shocking, challenging and terrifying experience | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Sam Spyrison | 4 / 5 stars | 01-25-2017 | On paper, it’s easy to pick apart Resident Evil 7 for its inconsistencies; the game struggles to find a balance between being purely horror or a title more reminiscent of Resident Evil’s past, and the poor presentation and writing don’t help. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Elisabeth López | 82 / 100 | 12-12-2017 | Despite the changes made, the end of Zoe picks up the witness of Resident Evil 7, offering a great gaming experience and maintaining the change of direction of the saga made by the previous one. Although it is a good ending to close the story, its high price and its short duration are not so much. Even so, it’s worth playing. | Read review |
| Hynerd.it | Hynerd.it | 8.5 / 10 | 11-10-2018 | At first I was a bit sceptical about this new game by Capcom, but after a | Read review |
| IBTimes UK | Kirk McKeand | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | Despite some small niggles – such as stealth being so rudimentary it feels redundant, and the aforementioned uninspired late-game location – this is the best horror game since Creative Assembly’s wonderful Alien Isolation. It’s best if players slowly creak open the game’s doors themselves, discovering the story and set-pieces on their own, as this is an experience that works best when it’s free to surprise you, like a rotting doberman crashing through a window. | Read review |
| IGN | Chloi Rad | 7.7 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 grounds itself in elements that made the original great while still indulging in a risky new shift in style that both helps and hurts the beloved formula in equal measure. But it’s also the closest a numbered sequel has come to recapturing Resident Evil’s slow, but thrilling and atmospheric adventure game roots in a while — a welcome return that I truly hope to see more of in the future. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Mattia Ravanelli | 9.1 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil VII is a panic-inducing game and one hell of a survival horror. It succesfully goes back to the roots of the series and while it could last longer, is a thrill-ride you don’t want to miss. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Ali El Sayed | 7.5 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 Biohazard brings back the glory of horror and excitement but is dragged down by a cliche story, easy puzzles, limited enemies, and overstretched game time. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | David Soriano, Juan García | 8.7 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Capcom returns to the series’ gameplay origins while going a step forward on its gameplay. A welcomed adition to the Resident Evil franchise, and a proper new entry on it. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Sean Warhurst | 4.4 / 5 stars | 01-24-2017 | A definite return to form for the series, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is, to me, the most atmospheric entry in the series and, free from many of the narrative constraints of the early games, manages to forge out an entirely new chapter in the Resident Evil universe whilst still paying homage to classic tropes and even characters. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Joel Franey | 8 / 10 | 02-17-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a fantastic entry in the Resident Evil franchise. Despite some gameplay issues, the ambiance and well-written characters and story push you through these problems. We say this is the best entry in the franchise ever since Resident Evil 4. If you’re a fan of survival horror and have been wanting to get into the franchise, RE7 is a must buy. And if you’re a long time fan that is angry with the changes that Capcom has made, we implore you to give this game a chance. You will not be disappointed. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Heather Alexandra | Recommended | 01-26-2017 | Resident Evil 7 can occasionally frustrate with excessive boss fights and patronizing puzzles, but it’s still a scary and violent blast of survival horror that paints a bright future for the franchise. Bloody, tense, and exciting throughout, Resident Evil 7 is exactly what the series needed. Full of dread and brimming with anxiety, the series that started it all has finally found itself after decades of wandering. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Luis Sánchez | 9 / 10 | 01-28-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a terrifying survival horror experience. It offers the best spooky atmosphere in the franchise with many of the classic mechanics that build the original formula. Yet it has enough new elements to stand his ground amidst similar games. Without doubt, a must play horror experience. | Read review |
| M3 | Billy Ekblom | 8 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Listen, gun and run. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard successfully manages to deliver a horrifying first-person survival experience by grasping series’ roots in the murky swamps of rural Louisiana. Finally, Capcom is back on track again. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | An inspired mix of old school Resi game design and modern presentation, and the best VR options so far in a major release. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Michael Elliott | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-09-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a wildly enjoyable title that is guaranteed to scare all but the most heartless players. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 79 / 100 | 01-29-2017 | Resident Evil 7 doesn’t have much in common with the rest of the franchise, but when the game is this good, it’s hard to complain. Definitely worthwhile for any survival horror fans. | Read review |
| Next Gen Base | Nico Di-Maria | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Overall, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a worthy successor to the series and the game we have all be craving if you’ve been a fan since the original game. It’s incredibly scary, creepy and chilling and yet I cannot stop playing, opting to face my fears than run away. The game gives me no excuses to stop playing and I love it. While there isn’t much longevity past the story I truly believe that this is one of the best Resident Evil games since the original | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Matthew Sigler | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | While the immersion breaks sometimes in VR, Resident Evil 7 never stops being terrifying and, most importantly, fun. Even outside of VR, this game is 100% worth your time. In VR, however, this is a true horror experience that can’t be missed. | Read review |
| NZGamer | Keith Milburn | 9 / 10 | 02-01-2017 | Keith received a digital copy of Resident Evil 7 from Capcom for review. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Cameron Kunzelman | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | I had a really great time making my way through Resident Evil 7. It was a smart move to borrow from the last decade of horror-ass horror game design. Distancing it from its recent action game past gave me anxiety, but ultimately made me happy. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Andy Kelly | 90 / 100 | 01-23-2017 | Not the dramatic reinvention I expected, but this is tense and refined survival horror with a brilliantly bleak, grimy atmosphere. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Tim McDonald | 8 / 10 | 01-26-2017 | A wonderful return to creepy form for the venerable horror franchise. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Matt Purslow | 9 / 10 | 01-13-2017 | The new gold standard for Resident Evil. Capcom’s latest revisits the series’ survival horror roots while incorporating fresh new influences. | Read review |
| PCMag | Gabriel Zamora | 4 / 5 stars | 01-31-2017 | Despite the change in perspective, Resident Evil VII is a triumphant return to form, delivering the tense action and classic B-movie camp that made the series iconic. | Read review |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Max Parker | 8.8 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | “RE7” marks the return to form for the long-running series. This is the best “Resident Evil” game since “RE4.” It combines scares, puzzles and gameplay, and its inclusion of VR is a bold choice that pays off for those who want to experience the scares on another level. Even if it doesn’t quite stick its landing, “RE7” is one of the best mainstream horror games in a long time. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Paul James | Recommended | 01-23-2017 | Stunning game, art and sound design, will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout Resident Evil VII’s eight to ten hours of play time, and thanks to slick controls, and a constantly moving and developing story, you’ll want to see this one out to the very end. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | John-Paul Jones | 8.5 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Representing a T-Virus level shot in the arm for Capcom’s venerable survival horror franchise, Resident Evil 7 combines old and new alike to create the most essential entry in the series since its fourth core instalment. | Read review |
| Polygon | Philip Kollar | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | It’s hard to know if Resident Evil 7 will stand the test of time as much as classics like the original, or RE4. Taken on its own, however, it’s an excellent game that pushes the series in worthy new directions. | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 8.5 / 10 | 01-26-2017 | The newest Resident Evil is a return to form for Capcom’s wayward horror series — and twice as terrifying when played in VR | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 8 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 takes the essence and the DNA of Resident Evil and makes something that feels both nostalgic and brand new. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Mitchell | 9 / 10 | 01-24-2017 | Resident Evil 7: biohazard manages to successfully consolidate the exploratory, slower paced, tension filled gameplay of the early games with the modernised visuals and technology of today. A new first person viewpoint will prove controversial with more seasoned veterans but such a change allows Resident Evil 7 to feel fresher than ever before. Make no mistakes, Resident Evil 7 is a victorious progression for the franchise which successfully melds new with old. The weight and harshness that technology like Playstation VR brings to the scares and tension is especially welcome. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Kevin Henschen | Recommended | 02-21-2017 | Für mich steckt im siebten Ableger der Resident-Evil-Reihe zu wenig Identität. Der erste Teil der Serie war absolut bahnbrechend und damals orientierten sich die Entwickler anderer Spiele am herausragenden Werk Capcoms. Heute wirkt es leider so, als habe man sich einfach an allen anderen Genre-Vertretern orientiert und das Beste daraus übernommen. Die Hetzjagd mit Jack wirkt sehr nach dem Katz-und-Mausspiel aus Alien: Isolation oder einem Amnesia. Später bedient man sich munter an SAW und Until Dawn, während der Schlussabschnitt wieder an das vermurkste Resident Evil 6 erinnert. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Kyle Durant | 9 / 10 | 01-21-2017 | “Resident Evil 7 didn’t just take the series back to form, it perfected it. Sure there will be satisfying combat but not before running around for your life filled with dread. The story and plot twists were entertaining as they were interesting and all the scares that came along with it. The voice actors did a phenomenal job and so did the level designers. There was never a time where I felt safe and ready to take on the next challenge. Old schools fans of the franchise will love this outing and is a perfect opportunity for new fans to hop on board. Just don’t burn the midnight oil alone.” | Read review |
| Push Square | Sammy Barker | 8 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | At its very best, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a barnstorming survival horror with some truly brilliant boss fights. Granted, the game isn’t always able to maintain its own high standards, but it eclipses its abysmal predecessor with ease. While it borrows ideas from a variety of different sources, it manages to feel both original and old-school all at the same time. And even though fans are likely to be divided by the release’s direction, make no mistake: this is the change that the series has needed for quite some time. | Read review |
| Rely On Horror | Rourke Keegan | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | RE7 is a new take on a genre that has more or less died off in the modern age within the AAA publisher space. It embodies a style of game design that we haven’t seen from the series since before RE4 changed everything. Resident Evil is back, and I’m already hungry — starved — for more. It’s good to be home again. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 9 / 10 | 02-13-2017 | Resident Evil 7 marks a return to form for the series after the much maligned Resident Evil 6. If you disliked the action of the last few main titles and prefer a more intimate, suspenseful experience, then make sure to eat up on this gory heaping of horror, just like Marguerite Baker tells you to do. | Read review |
| Rice Digital | Oscar Taylor-Kent | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-31-2017 | Rather than being something that’s just inspired by what came before, Resident Evil 7 will likely be inspiring the horror genre directly for a long time to come. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Adam Smith | Recommended | 01-25-2017 | This is a game that can scare you, startle you, shock you, draw a nervous laugh out of you and make you shake your head in disbelief, but mostly it’s just here to entertain. And the Bakers are right at the horrible heart of it all. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Adam Ghiggino | 4 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | It’s true, Resident Evil VII does feel like a magpie – snatching little bits and pieces that catch its eye from horror games across the past decade. Throughout the game, you’ll see chunks from Amnesia, Outlast, P.T., Silent Hill 2, F.E.A.R, and more. But, despite this patchwork, there is one game it feels like most of all – Resident Evil. REVII gets the roots of the series right, and it’s the scariest RE game we’ve played in years, and also the most substantial VR experience money can buy for PlayStation VR. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 10 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | A unique experience and a welcome change after the 6th game in the series. This is a game that combines what we loved about Resident Evil when it first came out, and a different prespective that adds another dimension to the horror, combat and exploration. This is a great and unique horror game whether you only enjoyed the first few installments in the series, or played through the whole series, or didn’t play it at all. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Brittany Vincent | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | To all Resident Evil fans out there, I say welcome home. You’re going to enjoy your stay with the Bakers. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Leif Rey Bornales | 9 / 10 | 01-30-2017 | So if you’re a scaredy cat like me or you just want to prove how fearless you are, I totally recommend that you play this game. I can say that it will definitely change the way you perceive horror games. May it be that you probably don’t want to play it again or that you would want to relive the encounter over and over to make yourself numb to the scare. I love to be scared and I love the satisfying relief that it brings when you overcome it, and I can’t wait for the next installment of this game or the next DLC they provide because this game is absolutely satisfying. Now let me go hide in the corner so that the Baker family doesn’t catch me. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4 / 5 stars | 02-01-2017 | In terms of tone, viciousness, subtext, and sheer oppressive fear, Resident Evil 7 is a beast unlike its predecessors. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 90 / 100 | 01-28-2017 | Resident Evil VII: Biohazard proves that this series is still an important franchise. Excellent atmosphere, memorable characters, many classic elements and a good story make this game a candidate for the best horror of the year 2017. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Domenico Musicò | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Capcom found a new, perfect alchemy by incorporating all the classic elements and placing them in a new context, with the player’s prospective changing and fitting a new game world built to give horror the maximum effectiveness. Resident Evil 7 has returned to his roots, for real. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Capcom has delivered a refreshing return to horror, saving face and the franchise by focusing on a tight single-player experience | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Samuel Guglielmo | 9.5 / 10 | 02-05-2017 | Serving as the gameplay and story revival that fans of classic Resident Evil have wanted yet still managing to keep elements fans of modern Resident Evil enjoy, there’s something here for everyone and it’s the perfect place for newbies to enter the series as well. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 4 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | My word, this is very, very good horror. It is perhaps understandable that Capcom have held back as it ensures that, as Takeuchi ordered, Resident Evil is returned to its core. In that, 7 is a success, providing a rich, atmospheric and reverent chiller that is just silly enough to make sure we are all having fun. | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 9 / 10 | 02-07-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | James Marshall | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Short but oh-so-sweetly sick, Resident Evil 7 rewrites the series formula to nerve-shredding success, with PSVR integration only adding to the immersion. | Read review |
| The Escapist | Lizzy Finnegan | 4 / 5 stars | 01-25-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is a welcome change of pace for a once great franchise that has been on a downward spiral since the release of Resident Evil 4. It’s welcoming to newcomers who don’t want 20 years worth of lore, and perfect for fans of the franchise who have been waiting for it to refocus on horror. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Richard Donaldson | 8 / 10 | 02-08-2017 | (P.S.: Playing through the game multiple times is so, so worth it) | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | 8.5 / 10 | 01-25-2017 | In its current form, Resident Evil 7 is a damn fine game. Damn, damn fine. Although it initially looks like a desperate chase for Outlast‘s credibility, it slowly reveals itself to be more of a traditional Resident Evil adventure than one might believe, while taking successful elements from contemporary horror games and utilizing them effectively. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Jason Kwasnicki | 4 / 5 stars | 01-31-2017 | While Resident Evil 7 does have flaws, on the whole it is the best entry into the franchise in over a decade. The gamble definitely paid off | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Jim Hargreaves | 8 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | For them to successfully steer one of their flagships back on track, Capcom has done what many thought was unthinkable. It was less than twelve months ago that the publisher released Umbrella Corps, at which point I – and no doubt many others – were ready to call time on the series. Resident Evil 7 definitely has a handful of weak points, but it’s by far the best AAA survival horror game we’ve seen in quite some time. | Read review |
| TheXboxHub | Carlos Santuana | 5 / 5 stars | 02-10-2017 | The changes have been a long time coming, but the final result may well have given us one of the best horror titles we are likely to see this year…finally bringing the horror back to Resident Evil. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Charlie Oakley | 7.5 / 10 | 01-22-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is a much better game, and much better Resident Evil game compared to Resident Evil 6 but it’s not this generations Resident Evil 4, actually it’s quite far from it. It’s also far from being a bad game, actually it’s a pretty good game that’s worth purchasing but the issues keeps it from reaching it’s full potential. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | محمد البسيمي | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 successfully brought the series back to its Survival Horror roots. The development team made key decisions that contributed to this like going back indoors, introducing First Person View and presenting a new story which would restore original fans’ interests and attract new ones alike. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4 / 5 stars | 01-26-2017 | In closing the door on the action-packed direction of the past three main games, they’ve opened another that could possibly lead to a familiar yet exciting future for the series. | Read review |
| USgamer | Mike Williams | 4 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | It’s a bit on the short side and the latter chunk of the game is rather linear, but Resident Evil 7 absolutely recaptures the feeling of survival horror established in the first game. The Baker family is terrifying and spending time trapped in their home is damned good horror. A new direction for the franchise, returning to an old one seems like it was a great idea. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Patrick Day-Childs | Recommended | 01-24-2017 | Overall, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard looks backwards in order to move forwards, not just by re-focussing on horror but also in a number of other less headline-grabbing ways. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Alice Bell | 7 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | There are some fantastic environments and old school style puzzles in Resi 7. The final section stops being survival horror and becomes a bit of a clunky linear shooter, but the first few hours are scary enough to put you off Louisiana for life. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Christopher Byrd | Not Recommended | 01-30-2017 | As the credits rolled, I felt glad to be done with it. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Adam Cook | 8.5 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a true return to form, and one of the scariest games in years. It’s only let down by the fact it loses its fear factor by slightly outstaying its welcome. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Edward Love | 5 / 5 stars | 01-24-2017 | Resident Evil 7 is a classic reinvention of the revered franchise. Even an overblown story can’t derail a triumphant return to form for the masters of horror. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Kieran Stockton | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2017 | Resident Evil 7 harkens back to the RE games of yore by dialling back the action in preference for thoughtful and unnerving survival horror | Read review |
| Windows Central | Jez Corden | 5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2017 | If you’re a fan of the franchise, or of horror in general, Resident Evil 7 is a must-buy purchase. | Read review |
Game Info
GAME INFO
Game Description / Storyline:
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. “7” marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Powered by the RE Engine, horror reaches incredible heights of immersion as players enter a terrifyingly new world of fear as they fight to survive.
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- Capcom
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- Capcom
GENRES:
- Action, Horror
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GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
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DLC:
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Banned Footage Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Not A Hero
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - End of Zoe
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Detailed Information
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- n/a
DLC:
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Banned Footage Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Not A Hero
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - End of Zoe
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