90
Similarly to Resident Evil 4 back in the day, Village will attract a new generation of players and redefine the franchise for the modern age. I guess it’s time to stop looking back and counting on the series to return to its roots. Capcom is well aware of those roots and willingly draws from them to create something new but still infused with Resident Evil’s spirit. Village is not perfect, but neither was RE4, and once again it’s easy to turn a blind eye to the flaws, because overall it’s an amazing game. [07/2021, p.56]
90
Resident Evil Village feels like such a culmination. Bringing together elements from the franchise all the way up to now and crafting what looks to be the next step of survival horror, it embraces every aspect of the franchise. While the insidious dread of Resident Evil VII is missing, there are still plenty of scares. The monster designs are fantastic, from the generations undead, the fury of the Lupine beasts, to the towering monstrosities. It's well worth delving into the concept art and 3D models to enjoy them fully. The story is just the right amount of silly with the terrifying, and the odd dash of the surreal. The combat is smooth and fluid, best evidenced in the addictive Mercenaries mode. All of these elements added together make quite possibly the best Resident Evil to date, and a foundation for a fresh new generation of terror.
80
RE: Village is a mixture of almost all previous Resident Evil elements, making the most of both survival horror and puzzle intensity, but with the primary stage being left for the more action-like nature of Resident Evil 4. It has some great story moments, sprinkled with a few lacklustre characters that are still overshadowed by its most notable characteristic – most detailed environment to date.
6
Good game in general, but bad Resident Evil. I did have some fun playing, but there are no zombies. I don't mind the first person camera but I don't like this as a sequel of the previous game.
9
Resident Evil: The Village is a game with a great story, good gameplay, good graphics, and great levels. It's one of the games I'll never forget.
10
There is alot to unpack with this game. Its pure RE fun but more nonsensical compared to most. Ethan Winters is a great character put in a horrible situation. The massive play area and different places to discover hit many themes. From being stalked through a castle, entering in a nightmarish mansions basement, the only lack luster part which was the lake and the BOW factory. This game has plenty of content and plenty of hidden areas and hidden bosses.
Resident Evil Village
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May 7, 2021
Metascore
Generally Favorable
84
User score
Generally Favorable
8.4
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May 6, 2021
100
Resident Evil: Village takes the ground work from the seventh part and mixes it together with the very best from the previous Resident Evil titles. It enchants and shocks us at the same time, to the point that we become completely addicted to it. A contemporary classic that sets a new standard, just as Resident Evil 4 once did.
May 12, 2021
90
Resident Evil Village shines brightly as one of this year’s early Game of the Year contenders. Whether you’re a fan of the series or a survival horror fan in general, be sure to pick it up.
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8.4
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247 Ratings
Jun 3, 2026
10
There is alot to unpack with this game. Its pure RE fun but more nonsensical compared to most. Ethan Winters is a great character put in a horrible situation. The massive play area and different places to discover hit many themes. From being stalked through a castle, entering in a nightmarish mansions basement, the only lack luster part which was the lake and the BOW factory. This game has plenty of content and plenty of hidden areas and hidden bosses.
May 30, 2026
10
the gameplay was so boring, I don’t like this game, i dont like the story, i dont like the characters too.
May 5, 2021
90
Resident Evil Village is a wild, thrilling ride across seemingly every horror genre and idea that happened to pass through the mad minds at Capcom. Not every aspect of the game is perfect, but its highs are very high and solid core mechanics and excellent presentation hold the grisly patchwork together. You may survive Resident Evil Village, but your thoughts will linger there long after you’ve escaped.
May 5, 2021
90
Resident Evil Village is truly the spiritual son of Resident Evil 4 and 7! This theme park of horror perfectly mixes horror and action and offers an extremely neat universe: the atmosphere is heavy, the bestiary generous, the casting is perfect and the puzzles bring a real cachet to one of the scariest Survival Horror I’ve been able to play in a long time. Unfortunately, the link with the series is not more exploited. Nevertheless, despite a less-inspired last part, what we have here the best Resident Evil since Resident Evil 4.
May 6, 2021
83
A superb game with excellent touches, great art and a confident execution. But its attempts to reintroduce classic design ideas from the saga are a bit lacking compared to the original ones.
May 5, 2021
80
Resident Evil Village expands the pared-back, first-person gameplay of Resident Evil 7 into a more ambitious and over-the-top survival horror experience. Greater variety and more mechanical depth prove that there’s a lot of potential left to explore in this new approach to the series, but some elements are a bit uneven, and you may find yourself missing the simplicity of the Baker ranch.
May 5, 2021
50
Reaching the credits, I sat back, exhausted and disappointed at where the series had ended up.
May 25, 2026
10
Ja zerei diversos resident evils,porém nunca tinha ouvido falar do Village e isso me fez ter uma experiência única pois nao sabia de nada,então a minha opinião vai ser boa,apesar das diversas semelhanças do re4 ou do re2 o jogo é incrível, foi o meu primeiro jogo que eu chorei quando eu zerei, todas as fases são espetaculares e os vilões relembram mt violões anteriores porém mais sofisticado. Que jogo incrível vale mt apenas
Jun 1, 2026
7
This is a very enjoyable action horror which I found to be more fun than its predecessor. It strikes a campy gothic tone and features some memorable villains, locales and action set pieces. It's a linear ~10 hour adventure that clips along at a good pace, playing like a survival horror in its earlier stages before graduating into a more action focused affair. Its biggest strength is surely the atmosphere and overall feeling of the game, which plays as a distinct and characterful experience. It can be a bit clunky and leaden at times, but I liked the game and can certainly see the appeal of the series.
Apr 9, 2026
7
Worse than 7, but different. More action and exploration, maybe better than 7 for some.
Dec 11, 2025
4
看到好评如潮就买了，结果前三十分钟是灾难性的。完全没有优化体验极其糟糕的第三人称，手感和玩具枪一样的枪械，操作僵硬的人物手感，极其糟糕的引导系统，玩起来和最后生还者2相差二十年。
SummaryThe next generation of survival horror rises in the form of Resident Evil Village, the eighth major entry in the Resident Evil series. With ultra-realistic graphics powered by the RE Engine, fight for survival as danger lurks around every corner. Years after the tragic events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, Ethan Winters has started over w... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
