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Resident Evil Village – reviews and rating

Resident Evil Village has an average rating of 91% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on May 5, 2021 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4 and Xbox One.

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What critics praise
„Village doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to horror, but a consistent rollout of new weapons and tools makes it hard to walk away from these terrors.“
9,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
May 5, 2021
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SPS4Xbox One
Reviews count
2

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About game

The next generation of survival horror rises in the form of Resident Evil Village, the eighth major entry in the Resident Evil series. With ultra-realistic graphics powered by the RE Engine, fight for survival as danger lurks around every corner.

Set a few years after the horrifying events in the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7 biohazard, the all-new storyline begins with Ethan Winters and his wife Mia living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again. When BSAA captain Chris Redfield attacks their home, Ethan must once again head into hell to get his kidnapped daughter back.

FAQ

What is the rating of Resident Evil Village?

Resident Evil Village has an average rating of 91% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was Resident Evil Village released?

Resident Evil Village was released on May 5, 2021.

What platforms is Resident Evil Village available on?

Resident Evil Village is available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4 and Xbox One.

Is Resident Evil Village worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 91%, Resident Evil Village is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Resident Evil Village?

Games similar to Resident Evil Village are for example Resident Evil 4 Remake, Exoprimal, Mundaun, Diablo 4 and KAO the Kangaroo.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,3
Best rating
9,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #29 of 489 games released in 2021 better than 94 % of games
  • #8 of 189 games released in 2021 on PC better than 96 % of games
  • #6 of 83 games released in 2021 on PS5 better than 94 % of games
  • #4 of 69 games released in 2021 on Xbox Series X|S better than 96 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 91%
  • Foreign critics18 reviews 87%

Reviews

9,3/10
Game Informer May 5, 2021
Village doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to horror, but a consistent rollout of new weapons and tools makes it hard to walk away from these terrors.
4,5/5
HardcoreGamer May 5, 2021
When Capcom released Resident Evil 7, not only did it reinvent the Resident Evil series, but reinvented mainstream horror games as we know them. Boasting an incredible first half, Resident Evil Village is a fantastic and worthy follow-up, even though it regrettably drags on near the end. The final boss battle helps make up for it, however, as it’s one of the best in the series while many questions...

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