Resident Evil 7 Review

By Jonathan Leack

Resident Evil has been suffering from an identity crisis for a number of years. While Resident Evil 5’s bizarre co-operative structure was the first sign that something wasn’t quite right, it wasn’t until it traded survival horror for action with Resident Evil 6 that it was made an issue.

With irrelevancy in sight, Capcom decided that the series should return to its…

  • Genuinely scary
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Good pacing
  • Well-tuned challenge
  • Outstanding audio design
  • Dramatic change for Resident Evil
  • Combat can be finicky
  • Low replay value
  • Rough final hours

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Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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