Resident Evil Requiem Reviews

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9 / 10
Mar 9, 2026

Resident Evil: Requiem brings everything we love within the Resident Evil franchise and delivers it at a very high level. Creepy exciting survival horror and action horror full of adrenaline and gore go hand in hand without walking in front of each other's feet. But good too, because those who stumble are torn apart in this game world. This Resident Evil looks beautiful, sounds great and plays damn smooth. Puzzles, horrors and plot twists keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Masterpiece
Mar 9, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem might be THE best Resident Evil sequel in years. It finds a good balance between horror and action, introduces a tone of reframing and new content that ties into all of the original plotlines from RE 1 – 8. This attention to detail and flipping of some established Resident Evil lore make Requiem one to remember. With the best use of the RE engine so far, and an incredible script with fantastic acting. This is not just one for the fans; this is Capcom flexing its powerful biceps.

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Apr 3, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is a masterclass in survival horror. It expertly blends the classic style with more action-oriented outings, features outstanding stage design, and contains some of the most interesting zombies ever seen in a video game. Capcom has proven itself yet again; one can’t help but feel a bit sad when the credits roll—not because of the story, but because you know you’ll never get to experience this game for the first time again. It is truly something special.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 25, 2026

I had a phenomenal time with Resident Evil Requiem and only had a couple minor issues with a possible challenge that may not be working and a puzzle that stumped me for way too long. As a complete package, this is a remarkable new installment in a franchise that delivers on so much but still has me itching for more.

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Apr 1, 2026

It’s only April but this already feels like a serious contender for game of the year.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2026

The game successfully mixes old-school and modern elements. As Leon S. Kennedy, you get witty one-liners and over-the-top action sequences. As Grace Ashcroft, the experience shifts to slower, more psychological horror. You solve complex puzzles and face enemies you can’t always defeat until later in the game. If you’re a fan of the Resident Evil series—or even just curious—Resident Evil Requiem is an easy recommendation.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2026

The Switch 2 port of Resident Evil Requiem basically sold me on the system’s potential as a whole. If other ports felt like small appetizers and proofs of concept, this felt like the real deal: I am sold on the system’s capabilities, graphical output, and overall potential. Grabbing this game on the Switch 2 doesn’t feel like a setback: you’re going to have the same experience as anyone else, with great graphics, decent enough performance, and the added benefit of portability.

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5 / 5.0
Mar 24, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem delivers in every way that counts. It’s terrifying when it needs to be, provides compelling characters, drops them into unforgettable settings, and keeps you on your toes with gripping combat.

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Essential
Mar 2, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is a game of parts, of two perspectives, two protagonists and two styles that complement each other in a unique experience, simultaneously new and nostalgic, in what stands as one of the most ambitious and celebratory entries in the series, with the best that Resident Evil has to offer.

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83 / 100
Mar 16, 2026

Resident Evil 9: Requiem is a remarkable game; it’s not dead, but it is a bit battered.

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8.7 / 10.0
Mar 18, 2026

Requiem is an exhilarating hybrid that feels like a blueprint for the series’ future. While it stumbles slightly in scale and narrative, the blend of dread and power proves the franchise is on the right path. A flawed but hopeful essential.

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9 / 10
Mar 16, 2026

Requiem combines various elements of the series into a unique experience that encapsulates everything Resident Evil has achieved up to this point. At the same time, it transports this experience to one of the most iconic settings in video game culture, one that transcends generations. It’s a blend of nostalgia and a glimpse into the series’ future. The game seems to bring certain story arcs to a close while paving the way for new games, stories, and characters, all without forgetting its legacy.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 14, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem seems like the end of everything the series has learned in the last thirty years. It has puzzles, horror, action, and silly spectacle all in one tightly paced ten-hour game that never wastes your time. Every hallway, encounter, and puzzle seems important. It pays homage to the fear of older games while still embracing the explosive style of later ones.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 10, 2026

In an era where many long-running franchises struggle to balance legacy with innovation, Capcom achieves a rare feat with Resident Evil Requiem: a game that honors thirty years of history without relying solely on nostalgia, transforming the series’ storied past into a living, evolving foundation for the future. What sets this installment apart is its masterful integration of the dual identities that have defined Resident Evil over the years. The interplay between classic survival horror and modern action is not a compromise – it is a deliberate, meticulously crafted design choice. Grace Ashcroft embodies the franchise’s roots, reintroducing vulnerability, palpable tension, and the deliberate, methodical pacing that made the early entries unforgettable. Each encounter with her is an exercise in suspense, careful observation, and intimate terror – the pure essence of survival horror. Leon Kennedy, by contrast, represents the franchise’s evolution: dynamic, cinematic, and adrenaline-fueled, he brings a modern, action-oriented perspective that perfectly complements Grace’s measured, suspense-filled journey. It is in this interplay – this dialogue between past and present – that Resident Evil Requiem finds its truest voice. Rather than merely recreating the formulas that made the series iconic, it refines and reinterprets them with rare precision and confidence, proving that the series remains capable of reinvention while remaining faithful to its core identity.

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90%
Mar 13, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem doesn’t reinvent the franchise. It doesn’t need to. Instead, it refines, consolidates, and elevates the modern Resident Evil formula into something cohesive, confident, and deeply satisfying. Leon’s campaign is a masterclass in action‑horror design, while Grace’s story brings emotional depth and atmospheric tension that lingers long after the credits roll. This is a game made by a studio that knows its craft — and trusts it. A superb, assured entry that stands proudly alongside the series’ best.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 13, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem gathers all the good ingredients of its predecessors to stick a few chills, in a horror atmosphere mastered from the first moments of the game. Although the title does not revolutionize anything in its mechanics and mechanics of play, it succeeds brilliantly in offering us a captivating experience from start to finish.

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94%
Mar 12, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is not a eulogy for the series, but a celebration of it, with all the elements that made it great. It is Capcom's gift to all Resident Evil fans. For those of us who have an emotional attachment to it, it can convey so much more...

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9 / 10
Mar 10, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is a masterpiece of a game. Capcom have crafted an action-packed survival horror game that does so much right that you’ll easily want to replay the game multiple times trying to 100% it. The game should take you roughly around 12 hours to complete but a lot more if you actually do want to 100% it.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 11, 2026

Capcom proves once again that they understand Nintendo hardware inside out. Resident Evil Requiem delivers slick performance, sharp visuals, and a brilliantly smooth survival‑horror ride on Nintendo Switch 2.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 7, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is a testament to how ahead of its time and iconic Resident Evil 2 was since Requiem feels like a more modern take of the 1998 classic infused with action elements from Resident Evil 4.The series still has a bad habit of becoming over the top and unrealistic, Grace felt under explored, especially psychologically and you spend too much time as Leon, which affected the pacing during the second act, from the perspective of someone that thinks RE2 is the best of the series. The narrative, atmosphere, puzzles, locations and bosses you encounter during Requiem were all unforgettable and have the makings of becoming iconic. Requiem is proof as to why the franchise has been thriving for over 30 years, as it's only behind RE2 and RE4 as the third best in the series.

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