Resident Evil Requiem Reviews
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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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...
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.
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.
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.
Ultimately, Resident Evil Requiem does exactly what it sets out to do – it closes this chapter of Leon’s story. I did enjoy it and I do plan on doing more of it but after how strong the previous installments were this just didn’t live up to it. Requiem is still a good next step in the franchise but the two protagonists doesn’t really add all that much to it and the shift between the two is inconsistent at best. All in all, I have to give Requiem the Thumb Culture Gold Award. A wonderful game just not the best in the series.
Resident Evil: Requiem is a haunting reminder of why this franchise continues to sit atop the survival horror throne. It doesn’t just rely on nostalgia or familiar names to carry it forward; it constantly evolves. By intertwining Grace Ashcroft’s vulnerable, psychologically heavy journey with Leon S. Kennedy’s battle-hardened resolve, Capcom delivers an experience that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in the series DNA.
Resident Evil Requiem has everything fans have come to love from the series, combining two very different styles of game into one experience to enjoy. The story is rich, the characters are excellent, and the scares are outstanding, making for what is now likely this Resident Evil devotee’s favorite game in the franchise.
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Review in Italian | Read full review
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.