The upcoming survival horror game, Resident Evil Requiem, is rapidly gaining momentum as a potential game of the year contender, according to a wave of positive reviews from critics worldwide. Currently, the game boasts an average score of 90 on OpenCritic, a review aggregator, with a significant number of perfect scores and 9s, and only a handful of reviews falling into the 8s, with just two dipping towards a 7.
The consensus among reviewers points to Resident Evil Requiem as an essential purchase for fans of the long-running franchise. Many highlight the game’s impressive variety, stemming from the dual-protagonist system featuring Leon and Grace. This approach offers a dynamic and engaging experience, allowing players to experience the narrative from multiple perspectives.
Even as overwhelmingly positive, some critiques focus on choices perceived as overly nostalgic and a narrative that, while typical for the series, remains a relative weakness. However, these points are not considered dealbreakers, with reviewers emphasizing that the overall experience remains exceptionally high quality.
Here’s a gaze at some of the scores received so far:
- GameRant – 10 / 10
- Digitale Anime – 10 / 10
- ProGamers.life – 10 / 10
- Xbox Tavern – 10 / 10
- ReGame It – 10 / 10
- Restart.run – 5 / 5
- Digitec Magazine – 5 / 5
- GameOnly – 5 / 5
- Gameliner – 5 / 5
- GAMINGbible – 10 / 10
- ThreeTwoPlay – 5 / 5
- Eurogamer.pt – 5 / 5
- Prima Games – 10 / 10
- Gamer Guides – 96 / 100
- PSX Brasil – 95 / 100
- Just Play it – 9.5 / 10
- The Nerd Stash – 9.5 / 10
- One More Game – 9.5 / 10
- Twisted Voxel – 9.5 / 10
- Loot Level Chill – 9.5 / 10
- Atarita – 91 / 100
- Giant Bomb – 4.5 / 5
- PlayStation LifeStyle – 9 / 10
- TechRaptor – 9 / 10
- The Outerhaven Productions – 4.5 / 5
- GameSpew – 9 / 10
- Quest Daily – 9 / 10
- Hey Poor Player – 4.5 / 5
- MonsterVine – 4.5 / 5
- SmashPad – 4.5 / 5
- But Why Tho? – 9 / 10
- Gfinity – 9 / 10
- GameBlast – 9 / 10
- GamerFocus – 9 / 10
- GRYOnline.pl – 8.5 / 10
- Cerealkillerz – 8.5 / 10
- SavePoint Gaming – 8.5 / 10
- Nexus Hub – 8.5 / 10
- VGC – 4 / 5
- Digital Spy – 4 / 5
- Enternity.gr – 8 / 10
- Console Creatures – 8 / 10
- HCL.hr – 80 / 100
- Dexerto – 4 / 5
- Glitched Africa – 8 / 10
- Mashable – 3.75 / 5
- Region Free – 3 / 5
Resident Evil Requiem is slated for release on PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The inclusion of the Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch platform is notable, suggesting a potentially wider reach for the title.
The overwhelmingly positive reception to Resident Evil Requiem positions it as a major release in the survival horror genre. As the launch date approaches, anticipation continues to build among fans eager to experience the latest installment in this iconic series. The game’s success will likely hinge on its ability to deliver on the promise of a compelling narrative and engaging gameplay, as highlighted by early reviews.
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