Resident Evil Requiem Reviews
Resident Evil Requiem is a rare gem that manages to satisfy both the action-hungry fans and the horror purists. By bridging the gap between the slow-burn terror of Grace’s journey and the explosive combat of Leon’s mission, Capcom has delivered a package that feels complete. It is a gorgeous, haunting, and incredibly fun celebration of everything that makes Resident Evil special. Despite a few narrative gaps and some combat frustrations, it is a journey every horror fan needs to take. A brilliant hybrid of the series' best elements that proves Resident Evil is still the king of the genre after 30 years.
Despite the retcons and some plot holes, Resident Evil Requiem doesn't falter in delivering the best Resident Evil experience in recent years among the original numbered stories.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Resident Evil Requiem is a great game that almost hits the heights of being one of the best in the franchise. Unfortunately, the pacing gets a little too unruly in the latter half of the game, and creates a divide between the two characters and the feelings associated with them. While Grace’s sections encapsulate the true Survival Horror, it only remains grounded as Leon until you reach the Raccoon City section of the game, where all of the horror is stripped away completely, and you don’t get back to Grace for a good few hours. By then, you’ve become numb to the game's horrors and are just fully focused on dishing out pain. I loved Requiem, but I feel it should have been two separate games. Initially, I looked forward to the brief Leon sections, which felt like a nice palette cleanser and broke up the tension nicely, but when the game switches to have more of a Leon focus, it felt a little too close to the uninteresting Resident Evil 6 for me to truly love the game. Requiem is still an amazing experience and highly recommended, but at times feels like there were a few too many cooks in the kitchen for this one.
Resident Evil Requiem stands as one of the most important instalments in series history, and an outstanding game in its own right, delivering horror and pulse‑pounding thrills in almost perfect measure.
At the time of writing this, I’ve beaten the game three times over the course of three days, so I think my personal verdict is obvious. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone. Obviously fans of survival games will get the most out of it, but aside from that it’s just an all-round solid game - both in design and performance. I think that, despite how early it is to call it, Requiem is highly likely to take home Game of the Year for me.
The horror and atmosphere are gripping and never let go, and the action is some of the best I have seen from the series since Resident Evil 5. Resident Evil Requiem is going to go down as one of the most impressive games this year and I am so excited for the other games that Capcom has cooking up.
“A top-tier game representing two different schools of Resident Evil.”
Review in Finnish | Read full review
The Resident Evil series returns with a gore-soaked new game on PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X that combines the best of old-school gaming and modern day jump scares
Resident Evil Requiem understands the strengths of the franchise that have kept the series relevant for decades. It builds on that solid base without losing sight of what makes it enjoyable to play. Requiem blends horror and action in a great way while giving Grace Ashcroft a meaningful arc that justifies her place in the timeline. It also lets Leon S. Kennedy return without turning him into a nostalgia act.
Resident Evil Requiem offers a sharp blend of survival horror and action, giving fans a gripping dual perspective full of horror, puzzles, and action all while delivering a hauntingly effective story.
Resident Evil Requiem is the new blueprint for what survival horror should be. Capcom really delivered with its dual perspective, offering extreme horror on one side and over-the-top action on the other. It’s the perfect marriage of the two Resident Evil styles, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it. There are small letdowns in the story that prevent me from giving it a perfect score, but this one is a no-brainer nevertheless. If you’re a fan of the genre, this is a must-have.
Requiem does a number of things well to accommodate two slightly different Resident Evil experiences without this latest entry feeling like two unique games. It also builds on the franchise in ways like never before, with a revisit to Raccoon City decades after Leon and Claire barely escaped with their lives. Leon's redemption arc and Grace being able to learn the truth is captivating, cementing Requiem as one of the all-time best games in the series.
On the whole, Resident Evil Requiem is a game of contrasts: Grace vs. Leon, panicky rookie vs. grizzled veteran, micro trauma vs. macro trauma, survival vs. action, but all of these contrasts serve one overarching purpose: fear. Whether I was fleeing some horrific mutant or perilously being pushed against the wall by zombie hordes, Requiem scared the daylights out of me.
Resident Evil Requiem feels like the moment the series finally exhales and steps forward again. Its dual campaigns, impeccable sound design, and stunning visuals show a studio working at the top of its craft, even if a sluggish mid‑game and missing next‑gen features keep it from absolute greatness. What sticks with me is how confidently Capcom lays the foundations for a new era, one that respects the past while daring to rewrite it. If this is where the franchise is heading, I am more than ready to follow it into the dark.
Resident Evil Requiem is the ultimate love letter to a franchise that has spent decades redefining what horror gaming can be, and it proves once and for all that Capcom doesn’t have to choose between terrifying us and empowering us… they can just give us both in one spectacularly gory package. Whether you are holding your breath while hiding from an unstoppable monstrosity as Grace or revving up a chainsaw to carve through a zombie horde as Leon, Resident Evil Requiem is simply f*****g brilliant.
Resident Evil Requiem is definitely one of my favorite games of the year, even though 2026 has only just begun. CAPCOM has finally managed to fulfill its vision of blending horror and action excellently in a single entry of the franchise, delivering extremely high-quality content.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Resident Evil Requiem is a triumphant return to the franchise’s roots, perfectly balancing classic survival horror with modern action. Featuring two distinct yet complementary campaigns, the game honors its legacy while confidently moving the series forward. An intense, polished, and essential experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Resident Evil Requiem is, for better or worse, the synthesis of thirty years of Resident Evil: a game that takes everything that worked in the past, tries to correct some of what didn't convince, and even takes a few structural risks, such as the dual Grace/Leon crossover gameplay and the free change of perspective between first and third person. The mix works with exceptional results, to say the least: Grace's survival horror segments are among the most tense and best constructed in the recent saga, while Leon's action sections manage to be solid and spectacular. However, there are some limitations: the pace is not always calibrated (especially in the middle of the experience), some sections are less inspired, and a certain tonal shift between very serious moments and B-movie madness could throw off those looking for a more uniform and purely horrific experience, just as the “two-soul structure” risks dissatisfying those who clearly prefer only one of the two. Ultimately, Resident Evil Requiem works in what we believe to be a requiem that sounds more like a hymn to the resilience of a saga that continues to reinvent itself without forgetting its roots, as it should!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Resident Evil Requiem is a must-play game because it combines the best of classic survival horror with action. The duality of both characters allows for a varied and always exciting experience, which balances fear and vulnerability with forcefulness and power. The narrative respects the legacy of the series and is supported by audiovisual elements that offer the best possible immersion. Although it has a few minor issues, it is a terrifying, exciting, and memorable game; a tribute to the franchise's 30-year history.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Capcom's latest survival horror masterpiece perfects the Resident Evil formula with dual protagonists, stunning path-traced visuals, and a nostalgia trip down memory lane, making Requiem rank amongst the series' very best.