Boss encounters are large in scale but sometimes feel one-note, while puzzles are enjoyable but not highly challenging.

Tech tips suggest tuning DLSS and Frame Gen before other settings to optimize performance and preserve cinematic effects.

Criticisms include over-the-top action moments like a motorcycle chase, occasionally obscure puzzles, uneven item economy, and bosses not meeting earlier chapter standards.

Resident Evil Requiem blends first-person horror with the franchise’s action roots, highlighting two playable characters, Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, in a true chimera of styles.

Giant Bomb’s Dan Ryckert gave it a strong 4.5/5, calling it an excellent culmination of Capcom’s 30-year series development.

The game releases on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 with a Mature 17+ rating.

Production values are high, featuring strong visuals, atmospheric lighting, and detailed environments, with sound design praised though the save room theme disappoints some.

Expect about 8.5 hours of core playthrough with exploration, plus rewards like costumes and bonuses, though some feel the latter half could use refinement.

A major critique is the removal of the original, more challenging scoring system in favor of easier CP-based progression, which makes post-game bonuses more attainable.

Accessibility and attracting new players to a long-running series are noted as areas for improvement, even while celebrating the legacy.

The RE Engine delivers strong visuals and sound, with atmospheric lighting and minor frame-rate dips, plus optional bonuses unlocked through completion points.

Video Games Chronicle’s Dave Aubrey rated it 4/5, praising polish but not ranking it among the absolute best.