Resident Evil Requiem Review: Capcom Finally Nails the Action Horror Hybrid
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Resident Evil Requiem successfully blends the oppressive horror of Resident Evil 7 with the action of Resident Evil 4 Remake, offering a tense and memorable campaign with a vulnerable new protagonist, according to a recent review by Rock Paper Shotgun.
Capcom is taking another swing at the ambitious crossover experiment that famously stumbled with Resident Evil 6. According to a recent review by Callum Williams over at Rock Paper Shotgun, the newly released Resident Evil Requiem successfully fuses the skin-crawling dread of Resident Evil 7 with the high-octane action of the Resident Evil 4 Remake. The result is a bold, albeit slightly uneven, entry that treats players to a stellar opening half before giving way to a more chaotic final act.
The game introduces players to Grace Ashcroft, a jittery and inexperienced FBI agent who finds herself investigating a dark trail of murders at the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Centre. Stripped of the seasoned combat veteran status found in past protagonists, Grace makes for a vulnerable lead as she navigates terrifying cat-and-mouse scenarios with terrifying new stalkers. Reviewers note that the initial six hours capture some of the best survival horror tension the franchise has seen in years, leaning heavily on phenomenal sound design and claustrophobic puzzle-solving before transitioning into a more explosive, action-heavy playground.
While the pacing inevitably loosens up in the back half, the game stands as a compelling proof of concept for blending pure survival horror with cathartic carnage. For cross-platform players looking for a substantial single-player campaign to stream or sink their teeth into over the weekend, Requiem delivers plenty of memorable scares and nods to franchise history. You can read the full, detailed breakdown over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom, Survival Horror, Reviews, PC Gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun