Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Reviews
Für mich steckt im siebten Ableger der Resident-Evil-Reihe zu wenig Identität. Der erste Teil der Serie war absolut bahnbrechend und damals orientierten sich die Entwickler anderer Spiele am herausragenden Werk Capcoms. Heute wirkt es leider so, als habe man sich einfach an allen anderen Genre-Vertretern orientiert und das Beste daraus übernommen. Die Hetzjagd mit Jack wirkt sehr nach dem Katz-und-Mausspiel aus Alien: Isolation oder einem Amnesia. Später bedient man sich munter an SAW und Until Dawn, während der Schlussabschnitt wieder an das vermurkste Resident Evil 6 erinnert. Leider fehlt mir der rote Faden: Die Bakers sind zwar super und geben der Reihe eine Grundlage dafür, wieder zu alten Wurzeln zurückzukehren. Leider verpasst es Capcom aber, gleichzeitig auch die herausragende Vorlage zu nutzen, und strauchelt selbst schon während der ohnehin relativ kurzen Spielzeit darüber, dass sie wohl selbst nicht ganz genau wussten, was sie mit dem siebten Teil der Reihe anstellen wollten. Trotzdem überzeugen die ersten Spielstunden in einem besonderen Maße, sodass jeder Fan des Genres bedenkenlos zugreifen kann. Für Besitzer der VR-Brille stellt das Spiel ohnehin eine Killerapplikation dar.
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Resident Evil 7 takes the essence and the DNA of Resident Evil and makes something that feels both nostalgic and brand new.
Don't let the change in perspective or the different aesthetics fool you; this is definitely a Resident Evil game, and, even more importantly, one that returns to the core of its roots in the best way possible. Perfect? No. Will players miss the more comic book-like vibe of the original? Sure. However, while Resident Evil 7: Biohazard isn't everyone's cup of stagnant swamp water, it's a cup that everyone should get a taste of, at least once.
Go tell Aunt Rhody she needs to play Resident Evil 7, as it's an absolutely stunning rebirth and return to form for survival horror. This soft reboot has reinvigorated the franchise and brought AAA survival horror back. The future of Resident Evil looks very promising too, since Capcom established that the Bakers have taken plenty of visitors over the years and have filmed them all. These experiences are already set up to be the part of some upcoming DLC and for future instalments this leaves plenty of story threads hanging and questions left to be answered.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a solid and very enjoyable reinvention of the series. It returns the franchise to its roots and does a great job of updating and improving the archaic PS1 gameplay mechanics without losing the Resident Evil feel. Both the strengths and weaknesses of the franchise are present. The high-tension atmosphere, spooky monsters and cheesy cornball villains combine to create something that is undeniably Resident Evil. Fans of the series should love that it's spooky, silly, and requires you to solve puzzles in order to find a shotgun so you can fight biological horror. Isn't that what Resident Evil is all about?
Yes, this is the Resident Evil experience you've been waiting for.
Capcom finally returned beloved franchise to survival horror roots. Resident Evil 7 is definitely not the best game in the genre (or the series), but it's a solid step away from action-packed Hollywood-style entries to more grotesque, bloody and scary experience.
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After almost a decade, Capcom has finally created a Resident Evil game worthy of the Resident Evil name. RE7 takes a new direction with the first-person camera but it really feels like a classic RE title. A much needed reboot for a franchise that was on the verge of its demise.
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Enthralling, atmospheric and creepy with some nice new ideas. Unfortunately the quality doesn't sustain. Not as groundbreaking as some Resident Evil titles, but a promising new direction for the series.
(P.S.: Playing through the game multiple times is so, so worth it)
On paper, it’s easy to pick apart Resident Evil 7 for its inconsistencies; the game struggles to find a balance between being purely horror or a title more reminiscent of Resident Evil’s past, and the poor presentation and writing don’t help.
Resident Evil 7 truly delivers an experience unlike anything I’ve even been exposed to in the gaming world. It’s fresh, unique, a little bit nostalgic, and downright stressful to play... in a good way. Capcom has taken some seriously impressive strides forward in the franchise and has potentially rescued it from fading into obscurity though this distinct and highly effective new point of view. Resident Evil is back and it will grip your from start to finish until you can’t possibly take anymore.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a fantastic entry in the Resident Evil franchise. Despite some gameplay issues, the ambiance and well-written characters and story push you through these problems. We say this is the best entry in the franchise ever since Resident Evil 4. If you’re a fan of survival horror and have been wanting to get into the franchise, RE7 is a must buy. And if you’re a long time fan that is angry with the changes that Capcom has made, we implore you to give this game a chance. You will not be disappointed.
While Resident Evil 7 does have flaws, on the whole it is the best entry into the franchise in over a decade. The gamble definitely paid off
In terms of tone, viciousness, subtext, and sheer oppressive fear, Resident Evil 7 is a beast unlike its predecessors.
Despite the change in perspective, Resident Evil VII is a triumphant return to form, delivering the tense action and classic B-movie camp that made the series iconic.
In closing the door on the action-packed direction of the past three main games, they’ve opened another that could possibly lead to a familiar yet exciting future for the series.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard always faced an uphill battle in comparison to the two other PS5 upgrades, and the mountain has proven too much. While the game looks and runs better, it's still a long way off Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. It's like playing a really good-looking PS4 game rather than something native to PS5. Still, at least the game itself remains a cracker.
It's a well-made machine, and the game remains a well-crafted journey throughout – one that makes great use of its first-person perspective and one that brings a renewed sense of urgency to gaming's most famous horror series.