Resident Evil VII: Biohazard

Resident Evil biohazard reminded me of what makes these games so popular in the first place. Parts resembled classic horror films like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, except you are the main protagonist Ethan. You feel everything from jump to jump like a jack in the box. The setting by a swamp in old rotten wooden house really does this justice alongside the the ship in the later part of the game.

There is something daunting about each phone call from the mysterious woman where the isolation brings loneliness in this location. Although she appears to be a friend trying to get herself and Ethan out of this mess, nothing quite seems certain. Leaving me feeling little trust for anything that might transpire. Left with the most craziest of residents, yes a Resident Evil providing residential scares, my optimism for escaping this hell hole is left in tatters.

Without giving to much away Ethan is forced towards this house in pursuit of saving his woman Mia who undoubtedly forbids him to come looking for her knowing the dangers ahead. Everything about this game is so well done you become engrossed in it from start to finish. With the usual puzzle solving from time to time to VHS camcorders showing previous victims and camper van safe zones this particular outing feels and plays so real. As we stumble through dark corridors to walls breaking through, trying to unravel the truth of what might or might not have happened to Mia, things get weird! This is one of the best horror games I have experienced so far as once again the RE games go in a different direction with the first person shooter viewpoint. This new viewpoint keeps the franchise fresh doing wonders to what was already very strong in addition to previous games. I'd say I'm not usually a fan of the first person shooter comparing them to third person games however there was something about it that worked so well here. Making it much more scary when turning each and every corner.

The reason to invest in VR. Do not play without a friends. Your psyche will not recover. A true return to form for one of gaming's all time greatest giants. Buy it, play it, change your pants, play it again.

At last a proper RE game. Super creepy atmosphere and ambient sound. A genuine terrifying experience. First person view, gets you immersed into the sick world of terror. Good old Capcom is back!

Having not played any of the other resident evil games besides 4, take this with a grain of salt. It is not only one of the best looking games of all time, but contains a seriously effective and oppressively grim atmosphere. This game really had me unable to play for more than an hour at a time it got me so stressed out. I really enjoyed it, but I cannot say I would be able to do it again. The Bakers are repulsive villains and they seriously intimidate, harm, and brutalize Ethan as he tried to rescue his girlfriend. The boss fights and the ever looming presence of the big bad rednecks in the quieter moments means you hardly have moments to feel like you can breathe. There are quieter sections but they are weaved and laced masterfully with tense sound design and crisp, creepy environments. If the ending stuck the landing I think this would receive a perfect score but just because I didn't particularly care for it, the rest of the game is not diminished in my eyes.

If you like horror games, this is essential playing. The super claustrophobic atmosphere will get your palms sweating as you plot your escape from the Baker house.

It mainly sticks to the RE mechanics of item management, sparse ammo and limited opportunities to save which all adds to the tension. It has some decent puzzles to solve and does the usual uncovering of items to unlock new rooms/areas.

The last section outside of the house kind of loses eith way a bit. But nonetheless a great addition to the series.