Review Resident Evil Village: Bold action but not horror

Basically, it can be said that RE Village is like an FPS version of RE4, the most successful game in the series.

After going the wrong way into action shooter territory with RE6, Capcom has gradually returned to the horror style of the old days and received a good reception.

In the latest game, although the action elements have returned, our playing experience shows that Resident Evil Village (hereinafter referred to as RE8) is still a product that fans of the horror genre do not like. should be ignored.

The story of RE8 takes place a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7. Ethan and his wife Mia have moved to Europe and raise a young child, but things quickly take a turn for the worse with the unexpected appearance of Chris. Redfield.

After a pivotal moment (which we won’t reveal), Ethan will stray into a village where the inhabitants have turned into Lycans – werewolf-like creatures. Ethan will have to risk his life to find his daughter and even answer the cause of everything.

While Village shares the same perspective and basic controls with 7, the game’s tone is radically different from the previous installment from the start. Instead of exploring a macabre atmospheric environment that gradually reveals the terrors within, the player is thrown right into the action-packed action and must fend off warped enemies on their own. This is an element that fans of the series have experienced in RE4.

RE8’s similarities with 4 go further than the European rural setting. As mentioned earlier, RE8 is a much more action-oriented game than 7 and players will often have to deal with multiple enemies at once. Therefore, the arsenal of weapons in this game is also more diverse and players can shop and upgrade weapons through the Duke character.

In addition, Capcom has also made a lot of tweaks to improve the quality of the game. For example, they created a shortcut that allows players to break boxes without equipping knives and a better item management system than before.

True to the name of the game, most of the player’s time will revolve around the village in Europe. The village is a sandbox with puzzles that the player must solve in order to progress further. Gradually, the village will become a HUB, where you prepare to fight the 4 Lords of the area. In it, the first Lord we encounter is Lady Dimitrescu, a character that is being loved by many.

Lady Dimitrescu’s castle is the highlight of the game because it will call many players the feeling of exploring a large mansion with many mysteries, similar to the first RE game. Dimitrescu will also track Ethan like Nemesis and Mr.X, making it impossible for players to stay in one spot for too long.

The boss battles in RE8 are one of the more noticeable improvements over its predecessor. They don’t have to be complicated brain challenges, but the context of the game when they take place will leave a strong impression on the player.

Regarding the puzzle element of the game, the puzzles are not too complicated. Most of the time when a player picks up an important item, they’ll be able to quickly figure out where the item can be used. In general, the probability that players have to google to find their way when playing RE8 is relatively low.

To sum up, Resident Evil Village is a good game and worth playing. By clearly blending elements of 7 and 4, RE8 strikes a balance of horror, puzzle, and action. Moreover, with the current gameplay quality, it can be seen that the future RE 4 remake will have many prospects.