Resident Evil Requiem Reviews
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.
Resident Evil: Requiem is nothing short of a love letter from Capcom to fans of one of their longest running franchises; taking all of the lessons learnt over the last 30 years to masterfully execute one of the best survival horror games on the market. Featuring a standout narrative, blood-curdling, survival horror gameplay and enough nostalgia to make even Albert Wesker cry, Resident Evil: Requiem is a must play for both fans of the franchise and horror fans in general.
Resident Evil Requiem proves that the series still knows how to generate real tension. It doesn't reinvent the formula, but it executes it with confidence, respect for its legacy, and an atmosphere that's hard to match. It's demanding, intense, and aware of its place within modern survival horror.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The next evolution of the Resident Evil series has officially arrived and it delivers on nearly every front. From the visceral, gory combat to the tense, compounding sense of dread that accompanies every darkened hallway, Requiem feels like a love letter to every Resident Evil fan. The dual-protagonist addition works to near perfection, with Grace thriving on tense, survival horror driven moments of terror, while Leon deploys the heavy firepower and one-liners to bring up the rear. Its environments and settings have a sense of familiarity to the horrors hiding just out of sight, while feeling like a brand new monster entirely. Though the story does falter towards the end, I feel confident in saying that Requiem is one of the strongest entries in the series as a whole. It does just enough to honor the past, while pushing full steam ahead towards the future.
Resident Evil Requiem is not a flawless title. The plot may not satisfy everyone, and the repeated shift between horror and action is undoubtedly divisive. However, in our opinion, Capcom's new instalment succeeds in something extremely difficult: bringing together the two opposing souls of the series. The game is excessive, melodramatic and sometimes even absurd, but precisely for this reason, it is deeply faithful to the spirit of Resident Evil.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Resident Evil Requiem perfectly blends elements from all the Resident Evil games, adding its own unique flavor with expansive level design, intense combat, and breathtaking visuals. It has everything you’d expect from a title celebrating the series’s 30th anniversary. What it accomplishes in its 11-hour campaign is nothing short of impressive, delivering a fitting and satisfying conclusion to the Raccoon City saga.
Resident Evil Requiem might not be my absolute favourite entry in the franchise, but it gets really damn close. It’s easily one of the most ambitious games in the series to date, somehow balancing two completely different gameplay styles while still delivering some of the most thrilling scares I’ve had in a horror game. Then it shifts gears into full-blown, over-the-top action, backed by a ridiculously compelling story.
While not revolutionary in any way, Resident Evil Requiem is an exciting ride that opens up the way for what's to come next for the franchise. (Review written in Portuguese for Entertainium Brasil)
From classic survival horror to brisk action, there is nothing about Resident Evil Requiem that feels out of place for the series. Bringing together three decades of history is no small task, doing so in a way that feels genuinely fun is even harder. Yet Resident Evil Requiem pulls off this seemingly reckless ambition with remarkable confidence.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Resident Evil Requiem is one of the best Resident Evil games ever and a clear Game of the Year contender. You get two epic campaigns with very different playstyles and a satisfying story that ties up some long-running threads while setting the stage for the next chapter. To top it off, the level of visual and audio polish is outstanding so don't be surprised if you snap dozens of photos along the journey.
Resident Evil Requiem celebrates the 30th anniversary with one of its best entries yet, mixing the survival horror gameplay of Grace with guns blazing action of Leon without ever either overstaying their welcome, being a must for any fans of the franchise.
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