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Resident Evil Village
2021 · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Stadia · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Survival horror · Action-adventure · First-person shooter
3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Resident Evil Village is a confident, highly replayable blend of survival horror and action that draws heavily from Resident Evil 4 while retaining the first-person perspective and tension of Resident Evil 7. Critics consistently praised its atmospheric village hub, varied locations, memorable set pieces, strong sound design, entertaining villains, and satisfying combat. Its main weaknesses are an uneven second half, lighter puzzles, inconsistent horror, and a finale that becomes overly action-focused. The story is entertaining and imaginative, though some character and lore connections feel underdeveloped. Overall, Village is a stylish and frequently excellent sequel with several standout horror sequences.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-21
Pros
- Atmospheric setting with varied, memorable locations
- Strong blend of horror, exploration, and action
- Excellent combat, progression, and replayability
- Memorable villains and set pieces
Cons
- Uneven pacing and quality between sections
- Late-game action becomes excessive
- Story connections and character writing can feel thin
- Puzzles are generally easy
Review sources
3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100