hazardman89

The game is easily one of the best survival horror titles made in a long time. It's well paced, has great puzzles that really test your mind, and a great story reminiscent of classic titles from years long past. The fixed camera angles work as they're supposed to, disorienting the player, and making it difficult to keep your bearings. The dynamic angles change in certain locations as you enter and exit, making you have to think twice about where you're standing, and where you're going. You'll definitely need to rely on the map to succeed, with all of the twists and turns in the maze known as the Winterlake Mansion. Managing your resources is paramount. No blindly killing every enemy in sight. You'll need to save as much as you can so you can survive during the later levels. If you think the first few enemies are tough, the late game definitely tests your mettle. The puzzles are real head scratchers. You'll really have to pay attention to the files and stories spread throughout the mansion. Thinking outside the box is imperative. It's not as simple as taking one item from one end to the map to another. Use everything at your disposal, test every combination, and make sure you've exhausted all of your options. some results might surprise you. The narrative enveloping it all is great. the way the plot progresses keeps you invested, and the role you and others play in certain events will definitely catch you off guard. This is a story worth exploring, and the mechanics its presented with do it great justice. This game is definitely not for the feint of heart. And it's definitely not for people who are accustomed to the watered down fetch quests the survival horror genre has devolved into. The lack of linearity that people are used to now is gone, and it definitely wont hold your hand with glowing arrows or objective markers. It's all up to you to solve the mystery, and you alone. Will you survive, or will you fail? It's all in your hands. pros: -Return to classic survival horror tropes -Well balanced -Resources are scarce and valuable -Great story -Difficult puzzles -Multiple endings -Great enemy and character design Cons: -A lack of boss fights -Mild graphical glitches -Some puzzles might be *too* hard (positive for me, but, mileage varies)

There's a ton of potential here, and it's completely wasted by removing series tropes in favor of nonsensical zombie killing. Easily the blandest game in the series, and no amount of costumes and post launch DLC will fix that. The game is fundamentally stunted due to poor response from controls, and a lack of things to do outside of the main missions, which are required to be done before one can have full access to the map in the last couple of missions. When your open world game doesn't open up until chapter 4, and it only has 6 chapters, there is a problem.