Resident Evil Village is my first Resident Evil game and probably my first horror game as well.
As my first Resident Evil game, Village was... a complicated experience.
First of all, I didn't expect anything interesting from the story, and I actually didn't really get anything interesting from it; the writing is completely nonsensical and amateurish, and the plot is padded out for no reason, which is surprising, considering that the game is short. The worst part of the story, however, is how it actually takes itself seriously, even though it's hilariously badly written.
The gameplay is good though, it feels slightly clunky but it's fun and it works well.
The characters are so-so; some characters are rather unlikable and uninteresting, while others are intriguing and cool.
The visuals and the audio design are amazing, and the atmosphere is wonderful.
Lastly, Resident Evil Village's gothic horror setting is undoubtedly the best part of the game; it's haunting and terrifying but also beautiful.
Unfortunately for Resident Evil Village though, the game has many flaws.
In spite of the short length, the puzzles are dull and they slow down the game's pacing significantly.
Also, the story feels rushed at times and the boss fights are pretty easy; in fact, the whole game is unexpectedly easy and not creepy. The game tries to blend survival horror and action but it ultimately falls short at both areas because the survival horror elements are almost absent and the action is uninspiring.
Pros:
+ Fun gameplay
+ Memorable antagonists
+ Gorgeous visuals
+ Fantastic atmosphere
+ Superb setting
Cons:
- Very weak narrative
- Inconsistent pacing and boring puzzles
- Disappointing bosses
- Survival horror elements are lacking
- Underwhelming action elements
Narrative: 2/10
Gameplay: 7/10
Content: ?/10
Characters: 5/10
Graphics/Audio: 9/10
Final Rating: 6/10
- Decent -
Resident Evil Village is a hot mess; a mishmash of different half-baked ideas, resulting in a game that doesn't know what it wants to be, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.
Do I recommend it?:
Yes but maybe at low price.
As my first Resident Evil game, Village was... a complicated experience.
First of all, I didn't expect anything interesting from the story, and I actually didn't really get anything interesting from it; the writing is completely nonsensical and amateurish, and the plot is padded out for no reason, which is surprising, considering that the game is short. The worst part of the story, however, is how it actually takes itself seriously, even though it's hilariously badly written.
The gameplay is good though, it feels slightly clunky but it's fun and it works well.
The characters are so-so; some characters are rather unlikable and uninteresting, while others are intriguing and cool.
The visuals and the audio design are amazing, and the atmosphere is wonderful.
Lastly, Resident Evil Village's gothic horror setting is undoubtedly the best part of the game; it's haunting and terrifying but also beautiful.
Unfortunately for Resident Evil Village though, the game has many flaws.
In spite of the short length, the puzzles are dull and they slow down the game's pacing significantly.
Also, the story feels rushed at times and the boss fights are pretty easy; in fact, the whole game is unexpectedly easy and not creepy. The game tries to blend survival horror and action but it ultimately falls short at both areas because the survival horror elements are almost absent and the action is uninspiring.
Pros:
+ Fun gameplay
+ Memorable antagonists
+ Gorgeous visuals
+ Fantastic atmosphere
+ Superb setting
Cons:
- Very weak narrative
- Inconsistent pacing and boring puzzles
- Disappointing bosses
- Survival horror elements are lacking
- Underwhelming action elements
Narrative: 2/10
Gameplay: 7/10
Content: ?/10
Characters: 5/10
Graphics/Audio: 9/10
Final Rating: 6/10
- Decent -
Resident Evil Village is a hot mess; a mishmash of different half-baked ideas, resulting in a game that doesn't know what it wants to be, but it's enjoyable nonetheless.
Do I recommend it?:
Yes but maybe at low price.