This review contains spoilers
This one really feels like a series of missed opportunities.
In the base game it's established that Rose has a unique connection to the mold that gives her special abilities, so I was really expecting to see more of that here. They had a great oppourtunity to forgo guns entirely and give her different ways of dispatching enemies with mold powers, but instead we really only get one ability and all it does is slow enemies for a short amount of time.
The setting is also just a retread of the most iconic parts of RE8 with some changes to layout. Once again the dollhouse is the highlight, and the part with the mannequins was terrifying. I did like to see Eveline return, although again I feel like they could have done more with her and how she parallels Rose.
Like others have said the plot feels contrived and doesn't really make any sense to me, but I don't think any of the games really have an amazing plot so I can forgive that.
Overall, I can't say it really adds much to the overall package of RE8. It doesn't feel essential to understanding any of the lore or wrapping up loose ends like some of the RE7 dlc. It's nice to get a final farewell with Ethan, so if you're really wanting more Village gameplay I guess it's worth it, but otherwise I'd skip this.
In the base game it's established that Rose has a unique connection to the mold that gives her special abilities, so I was really expecting to see more of that here. They had a great oppourtunity to forgo guns entirely and give her different ways of dispatching enemies with mold powers, but instead we really only get one ability and all it does is slow enemies for a short amount of time.
The setting is also just a retread of the most iconic parts of RE8 with some changes to layout. Once again the dollhouse is the highlight, and the part with the mannequins was terrifying. I did like to see Eveline return, although again I feel like they could have done more with her and how she parallels Rose.
Like others have said the plot feels contrived and doesn't really make any sense to me, but I don't think any of the games really have an amazing plot so I can forgive that.
Overall, I can't say it really adds much to the overall package of RE8. It doesn't feel essential to understanding any of the lore or wrapping up loose ends like some of the RE7 dlc. It's nice to get a final farewell with Ethan, so if you're really wanting more Village gameplay I guess it's worth it, but otherwise I'd skip this.