Honestly I don't really have much to say about Resident Evil Village. It's very similar to Resident Evil 4 Remake in it's action-horror approach and that style of gameplay doesn't vibe with me at all. Whereas I was able to enjoy RE4 for the most part due to how masterfully crafted that game was, I don't think the same can be said about Village. Village kind of feels like a bootleg version of Resident Evil 4 Remake as it does a lot of the same things -just worse.
I don't want to harp on the game though, as it's clear that my expectations were way too high coming from Resident Evil 7 -expectations that an action-horror Resident Evil would never be able to match. The story was pretty interesting at the start and I think some of the areas were pretty fun like Castle Dimitrescu or House Beneviento. I also found Ethan's characterization in Village to be a large upgrade over how he was in RE7 so that's also a plus.
Overall Village was a serviceable game. I can't say it was masterful in it's approach like RE4 or that I loved it like any of the other RE games I've played. Village certainly wasn't a bad experience however, and I would definitely recommend it for fans of Resident Evil. This is especially true if you enjoy the action-horror style gameplay that Village contains.
3/5
I don't want to harp on the game though, as it's clear that my expectations were way too high coming from Resident Evil 7 -expectations that an action-horror Resident Evil would never be able to match. The story was pretty interesting at the start and I think some of the areas were pretty fun like Castle Dimitrescu or House Beneviento. I also found Ethan's characterization in Village to be a large upgrade over how he was in RE7 so that's also a plus.
Overall Village was a serviceable game. I can't say it was masterful in it's approach like RE4 or that I loved it like any of the other RE games I've played. Village certainly wasn't a bad experience however, and I would definitely recommend it for fans of Resident Evil. This is especially true if you enjoy the action-horror style gameplay that Village contains.
3/5
Bom jogo
Péssimo resident evil
Além disso o jogo é um enorme potencial desperdiçado, eles tiveram a brilhante ideia de matar a personagem mais icônica na primeira parte do jogo e ainda arrastaram demais a historia do Ethan que foi bem mais exagerado do que deveria
Péssimo resident evil
Além disso o jogo é um enorme potencial desperdiçado, eles tiveram a brilhante ideia de matar a personagem mais icônica na primeira parte do jogo e ainda arrastaram demais a historia do Ethan que foi bem mais exagerado do que deveria
I think this was great, though i heavily disagree with people comparing it to re4 since it does have similar mechanics (like merchant) but i still feel re8 stands out in its own game.
The bosses were done so well, every boss segment had its own lore which made them more interesting. Though i did feel Heisenberg lair was a bit tedious with a few cheap scares and felt too long yet rewarding when you approach and finish his boss fight. Art direction was fantastic, every shift in boss segment was done so well, i really enjoyed house of beneviento, truly emphasised horror.
I also surprisingly liked Chris’s segment, learning about mother Miranda's lore really intrigued me, it was a little action heavy but i felt it make sense lore wise.
Despite all that i didn't feel like it was enough to get more than 4 stars, there were still aspects that were lacking, like the enemies and the puzzles, i just felt they were rather just there and rather repetitive and dull. the lycans always gave a cheap scare, and just felt repetitive to kill.
otherwise i still found village to be a good game
The bosses were done so well, every boss segment had its own lore which made them more interesting. Though i did feel Heisenberg lair was a bit tedious with a few cheap scares and felt too long yet rewarding when you approach and finish his boss fight. Art direction was fantastic, every shift in boss segment was done so well, i really enjoyed house of beneviento, truly emphasised horror.
I also surprisingly liked Chris’s segment, learning about mother Miranda's lore really intrigued me, it was a little action heavy but i felt it make sense lore wise.
Despite all that i didn't feel like it was enough to get more than 4 stars, there were still aspects that were lacking, like the enemies and the puzzles, i just felt they were rather just there and rather repetitive and dull. the lycans always gave a cheap scare, and just felt repetitive to kill.
otherwise i still found village to be a good game
Um ótimo jogo, mas como um Resident é bem discutível, mas no geral se você jogar vai se divertir
This also scared me
Pas mal, bonne ambiance in-game
Hab’s direkt im Anschluss nach Resi 7 gespielt und war vom generellen Setting sowie Gameplay mehr angetan. Eine Passage im Spiel war wirklich hart gruselig, ansonsten ist es ein solider Aktion/Horrorshooter in feinster Resi Manier.
Has some disappointing aspects, but overall very fun. People like to harp on Ethan but I think he redeems himself in this game. This game has an awesome hard mode (Village of Shadows).
Lady D can impregnate me any time.
The loop is great, and the story is interesting enough to keep you going. The village itself as a horror hub is also great, and I would love to see them expand on this concept in future games.
If there was anything worth saving from RE7, it's entirely gone here.
And if RE4 remake and the ending of this are any indication, you may as well not touch any RE game to come.
And if RE4 remake and the ending of this are any indication, you may as well not touch any RE game to come.
For some reason, I went with the strange decision to start with this game instead of RE7 (mostly because I am a pussy who was too scared to play it and I heard that Village was a bit more action-oriented). Despite that, this still presented itself as a fun, atmospheric, and scary experience all in one.
I mentioned that this game is more action-oriented compared to the previous game, and I can't really validate how true that actually is (I do plan to play RE7 eventually) but it's got a good sense of agency and action without going too far into pure-action territory. There will still be moments where you feel like you're horribly outmatched, you're low on resources, you're caught off guard, and other situations that keep the tension up.
The game also looks great, both graphically and art direction-wise. Every important location has a distinct theme, with an impressive level of detail and fidelity. This combined with the great set-pieces lead to some truly memorable moments.
Speaking of set-pieces, the story and it's accompanying characters and cutscenes are no slouch either. Every boss has their own twisted reasons for their being, and they're all charming in different ways.
Overall, a great time all around, and an easy recommendation if you're a Resident Evil fan, or just interested in the series.
I mentioned that this game is more action-oriented compared to the previous game, and I can't really validate how true that actually is (I do plan to play RE7 eventually) but it's got a good sense of agency and action without going too far into pure-action territory. There will still be moments where you feel like you're horribly outmatched, you're low on resources, you're caught off guard, and other situations that keep the tension up.
The game also looks great, both graphically and art direction-wise. Every important location has a distinct theme, with an impressive level of detail and fidelity. This combined with the great set-pieces lead to some truly memorable moments.
Speaking of set-pieces, the story and it's accompanying characters and cutscenes are no slouch either. Every boss has their own twisted reasons for their being, and they're all charming in different ways.
Overall, a great time all around, and an easy recommendation if you're a Resident Evil fan, or just interested in the series.