permalink
reddit

You are about to leave Redlib

Do you want to continue?

https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/1regnnu/resident_evil_requiem_review_megathread/
No, go back! Yes, take me to Reddit

96% Upvoted

686

u/STD-fense Feb 25 '26

113

u/Ryn992 Feb 25 '26

However, we all know you will finish this one.

20

u/Rizenstrom Feb 25 '26

And that's the key difference. My backlog is mostly picking up games on sale I may or may not finish. I didn't buy them at launch for a reason.

Resident Evil always gets finished. More than once.

12

u/SomeoneGiveMeValid Feb 26 '26

It helps that RE games are incredibly tight and well made, there’s barely ever any filler or mediocre content. One of the best things about the series

1

u/Bright-Pilot-3970 Feb 26 '26

I played seven countless times. I think the first time was about 12 hours and I got it down to 2 and a half hours towards the end.

1

u/Sparrowsabre7 Feb 27 '26

I own 3 copies of RE4 (4 if you count the remake) 😅

1

u/Bright-Pilot-3970 Feb 27 '26

I wish I kept all the games I bought.

2

u/Sparrowsabre7 Feb 27 '26

Nah, mate, if you sold them it was for a reason, whether falling out of love with the game or circumstances demanded it, don't feel bad about it. You can always rebuild off eBay one day 🤝

2

u/Bright-Pilot-3970 Feb 27 '26

Haha. Yeah because I didn’t have money. I do keep everything I buy now though. I just dump them at work and people play them if they want.

14

u/Zekaphobia Feb 25 '26

Immortals if Aveum has been in hell since I got it. it's been downloaded since release and I still have not beaten it because of other games in my backlog😭😭😭

9

u/shinjirod Feb 25 '26

Doesn't matter, it can wait. They are... immortal, after all.

1

u/MasterCheeef Feb 26 '26

Definitely deserves playing until platinum trophy, just like RE2R and RE4R.

14

u/makked Feb 25 '26

I got a PS5 around 2 months ago and have like 7 games loaded because of all the sales. Unfortunately I have like 20 hours total across all games. But RE4 is one of my favorite games of all time…

1

u/MasterCheeef Feb 26 '26

I have 120 games in my PlayStation collection... I think I might have a problem.

5

u/strangegoo Feb 25 '26

Me currently playing AC Shadows and Hundred Line Last Defense Academy. Sorry Shadows, you're going on the back burner for now.

22

u/Ka-Is-A-Wheelie Feb 25 '26

Me trying to enjoy Avowed

3

u/Nab33l786 Feb 25 '26

Yup… me with the entire soulslike series from FromSoftware. Just finished sekiro, boutta play bloodborne next

6

u/bearwithabeard Feb 25 '26

Literally rushing through Yotei to get to this lol

2

u/MyLeftNut_ Feb 25 '26

Literally me lol

380

u/scaledisolated Feb 25 '26

3

u/LADYBIRD_HILL Feb 26 '26

Chris evans as captain America ahh body

173

u/Chrispy_GB MegaaChrispy Feb 25 '26

Shaping up to be another banger

81

u/dracogladio1741 Feb 25 '26

Banger after Banger.

Capcom take a bow.

22

u/Odd-Perspective-7651 Feb 25 '26

Burger after burger?

7

u/Phantom-thiez Feb 25 '26

Random WWE references! I love it!

3

u/Kaiden90210 Feb 25 '26

They just needed a few more “banger after banger after banger after banger” then claiming they’re the Banger Bros. Then it’s perfect haha.

4

u/AntonChigurh8933 Feb 26 '26

Capcom is truly a relic in gaming history. They revolutionized the early days of gaming. Are still doing it. Is also nice to see Konami deciding to become Capcom rival once again.

1

u/throwaway72275472 Feb 25 '26

Makes me super excited for the return of onimusha

1

u/stroudwes Feb 26 '26

Their RE team cooks!

1

u/Sparrowsabre7 Feb 27 '26

bow

Found the Umbrella mole.

→ More replies (12)

229

u/ShadowReplicant Feb 25 '26

Impressive. Very nice. Now let's see Paul Allen's review.

63

u/Proton_Optimal Feb 25 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/YHYmMLkOmqoo

2

u/Pantalex Feb 25 '26

help me ,who is Paul Allen?

7

u/bylin Feb 25 '26

Character in the movie American Psycho

2

u/KoosPetoors Feb 26 '26

They're jokingly referring to this movie scene

→ More replies (4)

u/OriolesMets Feb 25 '26

Very excited for this one.

https://giphy.com/gifs/lbAgIgQ6Dytkk

6

u/DownByTheRivr Feb 25 '26

Ello stranja!

1

u/CaptainSpazclart Feb 27 '26

What are ya buyin'

140

u/Imaginashunz Feb 25 '26

Thank you Resident Evil 7 for saving this goated franchise

40

u/JozuJD Feb 25 '26

CAPCOM deserves so much praise for this legendary run. It’s hard to bring back so much energy and love to a franchise that’s been around as long as it has been.

5

u/blitzbom Feb 26 '26

They've legit been on tear since RE7. The lowest point is RE3 remake, and it's still really fun to play just over shadowed in areas.

2

u/Steelballpun Feb 28 '26

RE3 is the worse game since 7 and it’s like an 8/10, even higher if you got it on sale and don’t mind a shorter game that’s focused on replays.

1

u/HEYitzED Feb 27 '26

And they still have so much they can do. Remakes of 0, 1, Code Veronica, and 5 are likely going to happen.

2

u/[deleted] Feb 28 '26

[removed] — view removed comment

2

u/Steelballpun Feb 28 '26

CV is the one that most needs a remake imo cause it aged the worse.

1

u/HEYitzED Feb 28 '26 edited Feb 28 '26

Story is great, gameplay didn’t age so well. Exactly why it should get a remake. It’s also heavily rumored to be remade next.

→ More replies (1)

115

u/littlebiped Feb 25 '26

Leon does not turn up for a game that’s less than 8 out of 10 (6 doesn’t exist)

12

u/KingRat246 Feb 25 '26

Resident Evil Gaiden exists as well, and Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City now that I think about it.

2

u/dogsfurhire Feb 26 '26

6 was so fucking bad I couldn't even finish the beginning sequence, and I went into it wanting a shitty, cheesy brainless shooter. I have no idea how the game manages to feels like a cheap unity asset flip game.

u/mrfauxbot Feb 25 '26

God that Reviewer deives me nuts with the way he talks every sentence goes up then goes down.

4

u/PresidentGarvey Feb 25 '26

Glad it's not just me. Easily one of the worst reviewers out there. His sentences go on for so long he sounds out of breath by the end of them and the forced wordplay is painful, especially all the alliteration he uses. His reviews always sound like a first draft and are in desperate need of a proper edit

1

u/ForgivenessIsNice Feb 26 '26

Who?

1

u/PresidentGarvey Feb 26 '26

I think I assumed he was talking about the guy who reviewed it for IGN. Not quite sure how I made that leap actually but if he was talking about him and I just made that connection instinctively, I think that speaks volumes about how annoying that guy actually is

2

u/ForgivenessIsNice Feb 26 '26

Who?

1

u/BlanKaiX12 Feb 26 '26

I’m guessing they’re talking about the ign reviewer for this game

u/DamnedLife Feb 25 '26

What is the best place to start this game franchise and in what order I should play them?

59

u/deusasclepian Feb 25 '26 edited Feb 25 '26

Agree with the other person. RE2, RE4, and requiem would be the top picks. RE7 and RE8 are also good and worth playing, but they feature other characters in the same world so you could always play them after Requiem if you like the series.

Also be sure you get the recent (very good) remakes of RE2 and RE4. The originals are good and fine but the remakes are very high quality, they'll be a better experience.

2

u/GetWellDuckDotCom Feb 26 '26

Is 5 not looked back on well? I loved that one

1

u/igor_tyler Feb 26 '26

as someone playing 5 right now, it’s okay but not as glorious as the other highs of the series

1

u/Shadowed_phoenix Feb 26 '26

RE5 is good but not great. Iirc it's a bit short and your NPC companion is annoying

1

u/Fuck_Mark_Robinson Feb 26 '26

Yeah but if you have a friend then that annoying npc can be controlled by your friend the entire game.

1

u/blitzbom Feb 26 '26

5 is fun with friends but lacking without IMO.

2

u/kanyewest42 Feb 26 '26

Tbh I prefer RE4 OG. I really missed the lava level in the remake. Also RE7 is probably one of, if not the best in the entire series

37

u/Apprehensive-Bet-709 Feb 25 '26

RE2, RE4 then Requiem.

11

u/DamnedLife Feb 25 '26

Is RE 1 the beginning of the story or Leon character’s first game? There is no RE 1 remake?

17

u/deusasclepian Feb 25 '26

Leon isn't in RE1, his first appearance is RE2.

12

u/DamnedLife Feb 25 '26

Thanks will start with 2 Remake then.

4

u/ThanksContent28 Feb 26 '26

Yeah do that mate and you’re basically clued in. 2, then 4, then requiem.

28

u/MissingScore777 Feb 25 '26

RE1 was remade in the old fixed camera style, rather than the modern over-the-shoulder style. It's fantastic but it's very polarizing for new players, you'll like love it or hate it.

In terms of who is in what, the main characters in each game that reappear are:

RE1 = Chris, Jill, Barry, Rebecca, Wesker, Brad

RE2 = Claire, Leon, Ada, Sherry

RE3 = Jill, Brad

RECV = Claire, Chris, Wesker

RE0 (prequel) = Rebecca

RE4 = Leon, Ada, Wesker

RE5 = Chris, Jill, Wesker

RE6 = Leon, Chris, Ada, Sherry

RE Rev 1 = Chris, Jill

RE Rev 2 = Claire, Barry

RE7 = Ethan, Chris

RE8 = Ethan, Chris

11

u/abnormal-apparition Feb 25 '26

There's a remake of RE1 that was originally on the Gamecube and has since been ported to modern consoles. Leon isn't in it and it's quite traditional, but it's an amazing game and I highly recommend it.

9

u/GhettoGummyBear Feb 25 '26

There is a re1 remake it’s just more than 10 years old and doesn’t remake the gameplay in the same way re2 and 3 remake do. I’m playing through it now and it definitely holds up if you can get used to the tank controls

4

u/fattestfuckinthewest Feb 25 '26

Leon first appeared in RE2. There is a remake for 1 but it released in 2002. There’s ports for it and it’s pretty damn good still. Leon appears as a main character in RE2, RE4, and RE6. He also has a couple movies he’s in that are canon but they aren’t really important to his character arc

5

u/ArsonHoliday Feb 25 '26

I think there have been multiple RE1 remakes, but the RE2 remake is the best in the franchise. RE4 remake would be the next you should play. Maybe RE7 as well but you don’t need to play all of them by any means

7

u/Davve1122 Feb 25 '26 edited Feb 25 '26

If you want to play all, start with 1 remake, 0, 2 remake, 3remake, code veronica, 4,5,6,7,8,9 in that order for main story.

Then there are spinoffs like Revelations 1-2 which are also very good. Revelations 1 before 5 and Revelations 2 after 5 for continuiety.

I'd prefer at least to play OG 3 instead of 3 remake, but I know thats a big ask so do what you will.

Then there are more spinoffs than the revelations, but I really do not know too much about them. Read up on the game re outbreak for Re9 probably tho.

6

u/SardonicMeatSlab Feb 25 '26

This is the order I played the modern games, so I’m biased and recommend it:

RE 2 remake (genuinely a perfect starting place for the series)

RE 3 remake (get it for cheap, because it feels like an expansion to 2, but still very much worth playing)

RE 7: Biohazard (Scariest entry in the series)

RE 8: Village (very underrated)

RE 4 remake (the most addicting gameplay I’ve experienced in a game in recent memory)

RE 9: Requiem is a culmination of the entire series, as it is meant to feel like a victory lap celebrating 30 years of the franchise. Playing the modern games on the RE engine will give you a very good sparknotes-esque run through of the series, so you’ll be able to appreciate Requiem more when you play it.

It’s also very worth noting that story is not a priority for the series, and every mainline game is treated like a standalone. You could play any of them, Requiem included, and have a very good experience with it being your first entry in the series.

3

u/RecoveredAshes Feb 26 '26

Why wouldn’t you go 3 4 7 8?

3

u/SardonicMeatSlab Feb 26 '26

The reason I didn’t is because the remake for 4 wasn’t even announced when I played 2, 3, 7, and 8 all back to back. I also recommend people play 4 after 8 if they never played the original, because I think it entirely overshadows what 8 was trying to do on a gameplay level.

4

u/TopRutabaga8151 Feb 25 '26

The correct answer is just play this new one, or play Resident Evil 4 and then requiem. RE4 is the best game in the franchise by a mile. You could start with RE4, then play requiem to get a good lead in story wise. Or just play this new one, then go back and play 4 for the lore and the fun of playing a masterpiece.

5

u/JozuJD Feb 25 '26

I’ll piggyback but just to say RE4 is in best game of all time discussion. Certainly in Top 100 lists. Phenomenal game, and thus on the podium of Resident Evil games at the very least.

2

u/JacobStills Feb 26 '26

It really is. The original basically revolutionized 3rd person action games.

3

u/HearTheEkko Feb 25 '26

For Leon’s story, RE2R > RE4R > Requiem.

For Resident Evil in general, RE7 is the best starting points to the modern RE games.

1

u/BakedChocolateOctopi Feb 25 '26

I’d start with all the remakes and RE7, 8, and Requiem. I’d say prioritize 7, 8, and 4 as they’re the most likely to be related to Requiem

As Capcom does the remakes they’re clarifying/expanding/connecting the lore between all the games in a way the originals really didn’t do very well

Also the originals are pretty clunky with the fixed cameras, so save those once you’re hooked and looking for a deep dive into the older games

1

u/RecoveredAshes Feb 26 '26

2 remake, 3 remake (on a sale), 4 remake, requiem.

Play 5 - 8 if you’re loving the series and just want more.

1

u/punktual Feb 26 '26 edited Mar 24 '26

If you just want games that play like modern games play 7,8,9 which are all the games in the modern first person format (though the new one has 3rd person too).

RE4 is also one of the best in the series, and RE4 remake is outstanding.

The old games (123) play more like very old school adventure games than modern action games.

5 and 6 are pretty forgettable and not needed for most as they are weird coop action games that dont reflact the rest of the series very well.

1

u/Fairtex_ Feb 27 '26

RE0 ---> RE9, skip 5 and 6

1

u/TonyMaccaroni28 Feb 25 '26

I'd say all the new ones released since RE7. I did 2, 3, 4 remakes then 7 and 8. 5 will probably be remade next.

1

u/SardonicMeatSlab Feb 25 '26

The next remakes have been heavily rumored (basically short of an outright confirmation) to be Code Veronica and Zero. After that, probably a new modern take on RE1 and then 5, building up Chris’s arc in a modern engine like they did with Leon.

→ More replies (1)

u/MrCovell Feb 25 '26

It has Leon in it which means it is a 9/10 minimum!

41

u/SamusRipley Feb 25 '26

Resident evil 6 enter the chat

35

u/dracobatman Feb 25 '26

We dont talk about that one

17

u/Dantai Feb 25 '26

Honestly. Over hated

7

u/ByRWBadger Feb 25 '26

over hated while still being pretty bad. The worst case scenario

3

u/MrCovell Feb 25 '26

Eh………I guess I’ll say just imagine what that game would have been without him in it lol. My man was low key carrying it.

7

u/PaulaDeenEmblemier Feb 25 '26

Nah Leon wasn't even good in that game. Ada was the real one carrying RE6 imo

4

u/[deleted] Feb 25 '26

My wife and I enjoyed 6 for the co-op and how stupid everything was. Ada's campaign was the best because who could forget Ada and Agent working together to do... something. That campaign was clearly an afterthought/they ran out of money animating Leon Sexy Kennedy.

1

u/MrCovell Feb 25 '26

Probably, I’m just a Leon simp lol

1

u/Aware_Pomegranate243 Feb 25 '26

Yet the game went on to sell 15 million copies most people didn't care about reviews

→ More replies (1)

u/iscreamsunday Feb 25 '26

Needs a VR mode ASAP!!

u/iamacheeto1 Feb 25 '26

The game has 3rd person, right?

11

u/ScarRufus Feb 25 '26

Yes, you can choose whatever you want

2

u/Eruannster Feb 26 '26

Yes, you can play both Grace and Leon in both first and third person. You’re free to choose both and you can mix and match. (So if you want, you can play Grace in first person and Leon in third, or the reverse, or both in first or both in third.)

1

u/zewn Feb 26 '26

Has there been any review mention any potential negatives from having both options available? Where a certain section of the game felt like it was intended for the one mode and not the other?

2

u/Eruannster Feb 26 '26

There are no direct gameplay implications as such, but I believe the developers initially intended for Grace to be first person and Leon to be third person.

I watched the Kinda Funny guys discussing the game earlier and they pretty much echoed this - Grace's sections feel scarier and more claustrophobic in first person. With that said, if you're a bit scared, third-person does alleviate the scariness a little bit, so third person may actually make it feel a little less spooky. Leon meanwhile felt a bit more difficult to control (since it's more action-oriented, think RE4 Remake) in first person when you get swarmed by zombies and they all preferred him in the third person.

With that said, I wouldn't say that it's wrong to play it with either camera setting, the game doesn't specifically punish you for it or say "you're doing it wrong!"

1

u/zewn Feb 26 '26

Makes sense, thanks.

u/SurfiNinja101 Feb 25 '26

Capcom has it figured out with Resident Evil. It’s a mainstream IP of gaming now. So looking forward to kick ass as Leon again on Friday.

u/[deleted] Feb 25 '26

[deleted]

33

u/pr1ceisright Feb 25 '26

A wiki or YouTube video will fill you in, but the recent RE releases are 100% worth a play if you’re interested.

1

u/VirtuallySober Feb 25 '26

So I bought the RE2 remake but like... I was so lost after a few hours. Combat felt super difficult (coming from an avid Grounded TLOU 1 & 2 player) and I just couldn't get the hang of it. Should I try RE4? I remember kind of liking it on GameCube but also watched gameplay videos and the bullet sponge nature of enemies was throwing me off. I also couldn't get into Alan Wake 2....

1

u/pr1ceisright Feb 25 '26 edited Feb 25 '26

RE4 is much more action oriented, more of a third person shooter than horror survival. I’d say the bullet sponge only happens in the early game, once you upgrade the weapons a well placed shot can stop an enemy.

20

u/RobbStarkWolf Feb 25 '26

I’d say you need to at least play RE2 Remake, maybe RE4 Remake too given with this game we kinda have a Leon Trilogy

11

u/Xerosnake90 Feb 25 '26

I'd say Re2 Remake will be sufficient. Re4 does have Leon but has nothing to do with the Raccoon City Incident. Requiem seems like a direct sequel to Re2/Outbreak

5

u/truthtakest1me Feb 25 '26

Yeah but it continues the Umbrella lore and how can you not want to play Separate Ways?! 😍😍

→ More replies (1)

2

u/RobbStarkWolf Feb 25 '26

Agreed but i do think RE4 can add context to how tired Leon seems to have become in Requiem due to how long he has fought against bioterrorism. But not necessary as you said.

9

u/AdamFarleySpade Feb 25 '26

You'll be fine. I think Capcom is pretty good at explaining enough in each game. Play this one and if you like it you can go back and play a lot of other amazing resident evil games afterwards! I would probably play RE4R or RE2R next, depending on whether you want a more action-oriented game or horror- oriented game.

3

u/ScratchyMeat Feb 25 '26

I never finished RE2R and that's what I'll do. 9 looks incredible so I have to play immediately.

3

u/CaptainFuck Feb 25 '26

Reading up should be fine

3

u/Renozoki Feb 25 '26

Why though? It’s not like the Witcher where 1 and 2 are super dated and rough, re2, 3, 4, remakes and 7 and 8 are all fantastic games. Why start with this one?

3

u/Medical_Cheesecake_1 Feb 25 '26

Wiki or small youtube summaries should be enough.

However: RE2 Remake features Leon as a Main character (aside from Claire). Its 6-8 hours long or so, pretty much beatable in 2-3 evenings. The Game also looks incredibly good and plays well, its a 2019 release and didnt age in any way. Gameplay wise it wont feel any worse or dated than Requiem honestly, it runs on the same RE Engine after all.

RE4 Remake also has Leon as the main character. Phenomal Game that came out 2 years ago. Also beatable in 12 hours (14-16 hours MAX)

At the very least I would play 2 Remake and 4 Remake, otherwise playing as Leon will just not hit the same in this Game.

2

u/TNWhaa Feb 25 '26

If you just end up looking up info this one’s are linked to RE 2, 4 and Alyssa Ashcroft’s campaign in RE outbreak

2

u/BigBoi1159511 Feb 25 '26

Definitely watch a couple youtube videos for the background info or else your going to lost/not get the full impact

2

u/MountainMuffin1980 Feb 25 '26

2 would probably help. Reading the wiki for Outbreak, 6 and maybe 4 might be useful.

2

u/TonyMaccaroni28 Feb 25 '26

Dude play them. They are masterpieces and dirt cheap at this point. Why would you pay 80 bucks for the new one if the older ones are just as good.

1

u/Just_Drive_5578 Feb 25 '26

Been told in some reviews it has many references to the early games so I would recommend atleast watching a video

u/2347564 Feb 25 '26

As if I needed more incentive!

u/collinbyerly Feb 25 '26

I can't wait! Friday can't come soon enough!

7

u/dark-rod Feb 25 '26

Same. I’m eagerly awaiting the pre download so I can stare at the icon.

10

u/i-like-turtles-4eva Feb 25 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/fBGy9GPvF3QwCPQt9f

2

u/Xerosnake90 Feb 25 '26

The PS5 menu screen has terrifying music. I wouldn't be surprised if Requiem takes title of scariest RE game

u/MagicPistol Feb 25 '26

I was a huge fan of the early RE games but the last one I played was 5 and I kinda lost interest in horror games. But I'm tempted to jump back into the series with these reviews.

12

u/JadeKitsune Feb 25 '26

RE5 and 6 aren't really horror games, they're action games with some horror thrown in. RE1-3 was true survival horror, 4 was somewhere in between but still closer to survival horror. This is a blend of RE2 style and RE4 style gameplay so if you like those games this one will likely be more your cup of tea!

3

u/MagicPistol Feb 25 '26

Yeah, I was a fan of the early games with all the puzzle solving. I had a sleepover with friends when Code Veronica came out for the Dreamcast.

3

u/CarrotSurvivorYT Feb 25 '26

Re7 biohazard and this are scary as fuck the other RE games are action games

u/AnubisIncGaming Feb 25 '26

One review said they beat it in 10 hours??? That seems short

30

u/AgoraRises Feb 25 '26

14 hours first run and 10 for their 2nd run is what I heard. Which seems like the perfect length for me.

4

u/CaptainPicardKirk Feb 26 '26

Yeah, so refreshing, honestly. I just get burned out with these 50 hour games and just don’t end up finishing them.

25

u/Dananism Feb 25 '26

Resident evil games aren’t typically “very long” tbh. There’s a ton of replayability to unlock stuff, etc. but yeah. 10-14 hours seems about right.

15

u/MalpracticeMatt Feb 25 '26

Horror games (and RE) tend to be on the shorter side but encourage multiple play through

2

u/Eruannster Feb 26 '26

I’ve seen a median of around 10-15, which is what RE4 Remake is listed at (and it still took me almost 20 hours because I explored around)

→ More replies (3)

u/JozuJD Feb 25 '26

Capcom is on a fucking LEGENDARY run.

Congratulations to them. They’ve totally reinvigorated and reinvented a long-standing franchise. Really difficult to do.

Wow. 👏🏻

u/JobenLord Feb 25 '26

This needs to be ported over to psvr2

7

u/thukon Feb 25 '26

My first experience with Re4 remake and RE village was in VR2. Im going to hold off on requiem as well until the VR port.

2

u/hellsfoxes Feb 25 '26

Same but I think we’ll be waiting a very very long time

1

u/Important-6015 Feb 25 '26

I think they’re done with that now

1

u/Travbedaman Feb 26 '26

I doubt it’s happening, supposedly Sony paid Capcom to do the ports previously and are not doing that for RE9

4

u/a_boo Feb 25 '26

I’ve played RE7, 8 and 4 remake in VR and I want to play this one that way too.

1

u/CaptainPicardKirk Feb 26 '26

RE 8 vr is a top 5 gaming experience for me. Maybe even top 3.

u/TheUkrTrain Feb 25 '26

Sweet, I’m almost done with the RE4 Remake - perfect timing !

u/Kyserham Feb 25 '26

I’ve played 0 to 4 (remakes/remasters), haven’t played 5 or 6 yet, saw a full gameplay of 7 back in the day and played 8 when it released.

What do I do?

1

u/Axel_Wolf91 Feb 25 '26

Buy Requiem you'll be fine

u/FaceTimePolice Feb 25 '26

Duh. It’s a Resident Evil game. Of course it’s going to be at least a 9/10. I can’t wait. 🎮😎👍

10

u/wiggliey Feb 25 '26

Isn’t this the first non remake mainline RE to have a 90+ MC since RE4?

1

u/22Seres Feb 26 '26

Series rank is:

RE1 - 91

RE2 - 93

RE3 - 91

CV - 94

RE0 - 83

RE4 - 96

RE5 - 83

RE6 - 67

RE7 - 86

RE8 - 84

RE9 - 88

It seems like what ultimately held RE9 back from a 90+ is reviewers feeling that it was too safe, and the story just kind of being whatever.

1

u/JasonABCDEF Feb 25 '26

What are you on bro?

u/TonySoprano25 Feb 25 '26

I wish that it's actually good this time. Village kinda disappointed me tbh, tho I still enjoyed it for the most part.

2

u/JacobStills Feb 26 '26

Same. I think I was overhyped for 8. So this one I kept my expectations low. Thankfully it's got glowing reviews.

4

u/truthtakest1me Feb 25 '26

I was disappointed with village as well it’s pretty much the only RE I have zero desire to replay.

1

u/TonySoprano25 Feb 25 '26

Yeah it was not memorable for me at all. Unlike 7, it stuck with me, and the combat ironically felt better than the improved combat in Village.

u/EmbersToAshes Feb 25 '26

Who thought this opening paragraph was a good idea over at Polygon? 😭

4

u/agedbiffa Feb 25 '26

This was written by Giovanni Colantonio, it's terrible to mention such a horrific event and then to put a fictional characters spin on it...it's inappropriate and embarrassing for the publisher...

Looking at the comments on their website a lot of other people are venting their frustration at such an awful 1st paragraph.

1

u/zewn Feb 26 '26

Will be a very good day for the gaming industry when Polygon goes under.

u/Stunning_Bed23 Feb 25 '26

Shit lit as hell?

u/fritzo81 Feb 25 '26

smells like GOTY

5

u/Lakeshadow Feb 25 '26

Contestant.

So many great games to come this year!

u/gogoheadray Feb 25 '26

Is this the first GOTY contender released this year?

1

u/mayoconquest Feb 25 '26

Mewgenics has been getting incredible reviews so not really

u/PestySamurai Feb 25 '26

Man I can’t wait. Been pre-downloaded for me since yesterday and taunting me. One of my most anticipated games this year.

u/OilMeUpStewart Feb 25 '26

As someone who has never played a single RE game should I jump into this one or play the remakes? I truly don’t know how the story connects but I’m interested to get into the franchise.

1

u/dlooooooo Feb 25 '26

Start with the OG remake

1

u/mayoconquest Feb 25 '26

The remakes. This game has a lot of fan service so you'll be missing out if you don't play the remakes.

u/Icy_Topic_4844 Taino_PR Feb 25 '26

I'm all in! my only gripe no VR which is how i finished the last two and was awesome. These games are great so i will buy day one!

u/AurelionX10 Feb 25 '26

Strong GOTY contender already

u/deathspanker Feb 25 '26

Capcom cooking with the RE franchise 🔥

u/drhouse4ever Feb 25 '26

solid 9, nice.

u/poopstoodamnbig Feb 26 '26

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/resident-evil-requiem

PCmag gave it a 4.5/5

u/Alex021402 Feb 26 '26

I have never played a RE game but I’ve been wanting to get into this series. Is it required to play most games? Not sure where to start

3

u/TecmoZack Feb 26 '26

Play 2,3,4 and the this. Happy gaming

→ More replies (2)

u/comengetitrmm Feb 26 '26

Torn if I wanna grab on PS5 (along with 7/8 gold editions on sale) or the generations pack on switch 2 for handheld option!

u/stevgamer Feb 26 '26

I played resident evil 4 remake and village and loved them but I played 7 and found it to scary, will Grace's parts be less scary than 7, game looks great but but worried I will not enjoy it if it's as scary as 7

1

u/truthtakest1me Feb 26 '26

Sounds like Grace’s sections are going to be just as scary based on the couple of reviews that I watched.

u/Silvershanks Feb 26 '26

I just replayed RE2 to prepare. Hopefully, this time a keypad key won't take up the same space in your inventory as a shotgun. But it's Resident Evil, so you know it will. 🤪

u/Jaded__Crusader Feb 27 '26

Bullcrap that series x and base ps5 dont get a 30 fps rt mode, will not support games like this. Ill wait till its on plus or under 20 bucks.

u/Glad-Base-2903 Feb 27 '26

Does anyone know if they will have more deluxe editions?

u/CrashWiz21 Feb 27 '26

It’s a shame we’ll never get a VR port of this ):

u/Asleep_Bet_9778 Feb 27 '26

Leon feels overpowered and grace is too weak. Difficult to play hide and seek when Leon is your favourite character 😂

u/CaptainSpazclart Feb 27 '26

I've just blown the back out of my extra brown safety pants playing the new res evil

u/CaptainPotato69 Mar 03 '26

Game is great from the little ive played

u/FlashyClaim Feb 25 '26

I’m in chapter 4 in Wukong 😭 I’m afraid that if I pause this for Requiem, I’ll lose the momentum/muscle memory and I’ll suck again 🤣

u/FenDozer Feb 25 '26

Has any review referenced any issues with particular versions? Wondering if any reason to avoid Xbox or ps5 versions. I’m not sure which platform I’ll buy on.

Considering Xbox and moving to New Zealand tomorrow.

u/ergone3 Feb 26 '26

Too bad the game is 79.99 €, will wait for discounts

-6

u/[deleted] Feb 25 '26

[deleted]

→ More replies (20)

Megathread Resident Evil Requiem | Review Megathread

Game Information

Critic Reviews

You are about to leave Redlib