This review contains spoilers
Positives:
+ Very pretty and stable on PS4 Pro (Small size too)
+ Controls well, gameplay feels alright
+ Great looking interiors
+ Good atmosphere
+ Some of the characters models look really good as well
+ Set in Romania (extra point from me there), and seems to be fairly authentic at times. Also, has sarmale and mici.
+ The one super scary level (feels Silent Hill)
+ Major Resident evil 4 vibes (though overall not as good)
+ All sorts of secrets to be discovered and backtrack to
+ Glad they went back to Chris's older face
+ It's a fun video game ass video game that kept me engaged from start to finish.
+ Model viewers and concept art for unlocking at the end which is always a cool extra
Negatives:
- Wished the soundtrack was a bit more unique, should have leaned into some more traditional Romanian instruments and sounds.
- This series always goes off the rails towards the end and this entry is no different (I did like it more then 7's later half)
- The story and writing is not particularly good
- Sacrifices A LOT of believably, really "jumps the shark" in this entry...or should I say "chops the hand"
- Wished some of the areas were a bit more fleshed out and slightly expanded.
- The boss fights were just ok and always felt like they were so cramped with so very little space to maneuver.
+ Very pretty and stable on PS4 Pro (Small size too)
+ Controls well, gameplay feels alright
+ Great looking interiors
+ Good atmosphere
+ Some of the characters models look really good as well
+ Set in Romania (extra point from me there), and seems to be fairly authentic at times. Also, has sarmale and mici.
+ The one super scary level (feels Silent Hill)
+ Major Resident evil 4 vibes (though overall not as good)
+ All sorts of secrets to be discovered and backtrack to
+ Glad they went back to Chris's older face
+ It's a fun video game ass video game that kept me engaged from start to finish.
+ Model viewers and concept art for unlocking at the end which is always a cool extra
Negatives:
- Wished the soundtrack was a bit more unique, should have leaned into some more traditional Romanian instruments and sounds.
- This series always goes off the rails towards the end and this entry is no different (I did like it more then 7's later half)
- The story and writing is not particularly good
- Sacrifices A LOT of believably, really "jumps the shark" in this entry...or should I say "chops the hand"
- Wished some of the areas were a bit more fleshed out and slightly expanded.
- The boss fights were just ok and always felt like they were so cramped with so very little space to maneuver.