Wonderfully self-aware, Village is a masterclass in balancing genuine scares with over the top absurdity. It consistently keeps things fresh by cycling through different horror lenses, and knows exactly when to veer into campy humor as a palate cleanser. Exploring the village was a joy for me, I loved that sense of discovery when I realized I could finally go somewhere and see what it hid. Ethan Winters is the biggest dork in video games and the hand scene after that one Dimitrescu encounter is the absolute peak of video game comedy. Looking forward to going on this rollercoaster ride many times to come, I adore this game.