Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

GameSpewMatt Eakins

10/10

Whether you play on PC or console, VR or not, just play. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a remarkable accomplishment and a truly triumphant return of a storied franchise. Masterfully executed on all fronts, this game will leave a lasting impression on you long after you’re done. Just please, do it justice. Play alone, with some headphones and really get into it. Trust me, it’s miles better that way. If you give it a chance, it’ll show you what horror games are capable of. It never fails to make you feel unsettled and it’ll creep you the hell out, but damn, it’s good. Capcom have restored Residen...

The Punished BacklogScarlet Hardy

9.5/10

In honor of Resident Evil Requiem's release, we're digging deep into the backlog with our Resident Evil 7: Biohazard review.

TechRaptorSamuel Guglielmo

9.5/10

Serving as the gameplay and story revival that fans of classic Resident Evil have wanted yet still managing to keep elements fans of modern Resident Evil enjoy, there's something here for everyone and it's the perfect place for newbies to enter the series as well.

Gaming NexusNathan Carter

9.5/10

Just like when Resident Evil 4 reinvented the series, Resident Evil 7 has done just the same. Resident Evil 7 is an absolutely terrifying and thrilling survival horror game that starts off strong and never lets up until the final credits start rolling.

GameBlogAUR

9/10

Nearly 10 years after its release, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard still haunts players' memories. A revitalizing episode for a franchise struggling to recapture its former glory, it offered a risky but ultimately beneficial reboot from Capcom. The game now returns on Nintendo Switch 2 in a version that aims to do justice to the 2017 experience.

Nintendo World ReportAlex Orona

9/10

Starting my return to the series with Resident Evil VII made me nostalgic for my time as a child, watching my brother play, while also giving me something totally new that can be just for me. Along those lines, there's so much to love about Resident Evil VII BIOHAZARD. Small ties and influences to the original series for the seasoned vets, with enough new and ridiculous to hook the newbies. The Switch 2 version worked way better than I could’ve expected, especially with how the Switch 1 only had the cloud streaming version, and my well documented disdain for cloud streaming on the Switch. Th…

Press StartJames Berich

9/10

While Resident Evil 7: biohazard does a fantastic job at balancing old with new, there’s still some cracks in this spotless veneer that keeps the game from being truly perfect. The lack of variety in the creatures that stalk Ethan through the estate and the relatively linear yet still terrifying final moments are the worst disappointments. But given how atmospheric, tense and arresting Resident Evil 7 is, it’s hard not to recommend it.

Worth PlayingRedmond Carolipio

9/10

Resident Evil 7 is the latest game in the series, and is focused on immersive horror with the main concept building upon the series' roots of fear, exploration and tense atmosphere.

The OuterHavenJason Kwasnicki

Resident Evil 7 is an odd departure from the tried and true formula, yet is an enjoyable change of pace and proves there is plenty of life left in the series.

KeenGamerJacob Yancey

7.2/10

Though sporting a new first-person camera and horror esthetic, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard proves itself to be a return to form for the long running series; making it the strongest entry since the revolutionary Resident Evil 4.

VideogamerAlice Bell

7/10

There are some fantastic environments and old school style puzzles in Resi 7. The final section stops being survival horror and becomes a bit of a clunky linear shooter, but the first few hours are scary enough to put you off Louisiana for life.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a game that really struggles to find the new voice that Resident Evil so needs as a franchise. It’s incredibly well designed and executed, and you’re not going to find a game that does VR better than this one. But it’s a confused game, sending out all kinds of mixed messages that suggest the development team – and especially the writers – have a better idea of what makes for horrific imagery than they do of horror as a storytelling genre. As a real fan of horror, and someone who has studied it for years, this is what doesn’t sit so well with me.