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RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard

RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard

January 23, 2017
Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
4.6/5.0(64,775 reviews)
~10h playtime
Metacritic 85
ActionAdventure

macOS · PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

Good

Overall feedback for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard indicates that it successfully revitalizes the franchise with its strong focus on horror and immersion, although opinions on some gameplay elements are mixed. Many players appreciate its return to survival horror roots and its atmosphere, while a minority criticize certain aspects such as character depth and clunky controls.

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About This Game

Set in an eerie abandoned farmhouse, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard immerses players in a visceral first-person survival horror experience. With a strong focus on psychological exploration, resource management, and puzzle-solving, players must navigate a terrifying environment filled with engaging challenges and multiple story endings.

Highlights

  • Revival of survival horror roots with a modern twist
  • First-person perspective enhances immersion and fear
  • Engaging and intricate puzzles to solve
  • High production quality with impressive visuals
  • Terrifying atmosphere and storyline
  • Multiple endings encourage replayability
  • Resource management adds tension to gameplay
  • Psychological elements deepen the horror experience

Themes

horrorsurvivalmysteriouspsychologicaldarkexploration

Mechanics

real-timepuzzle-solvingresource-managementcombatinventory-managementstealthmultiple-endingsstory-drivencutscenesvoice-acting

Platforms

macOS
PlayStation 4
PC
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
ArabicChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)Thai
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personVirtual Reality

Player Reviews

Good

Overall feedback for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard indicates that it successfully revitalizes the franchise with its strong focus on horror and immersion, although opinions on some gameplay elements are mixed. Many players appreciate its return to survival horror roots and its atmosphere, while a minority criticize certain aspects such as character depth and clunky controls.

Pros

  • • Strong focus on horror
  • • Immersive atmosphere
  • • Engaging puzzles and exploration
  • • Revitalization of the franchise
  • • High production quality

Cons

  • • Clunky controls and movement speed
  • • Some characters perceived as unoriginal or boring
  • • Certain gameplay elements like boss fights felt underdeveloped
  • • Short runtime compared to previous entries
  • • Inconsistent quality in DLC

Based on 103 reviews from playstation, steam

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RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard — Frequently Asked Questions

Is RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard worth playing?
RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.6 out of 5 across 64,775 reviews.
Is RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard single-player or multiplayer?
RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard supports single player.
What platforms is RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard available on?
RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard release?
RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard released on January 23, 2017.
What is RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard's age rating?
RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.