Resident Evil Requiem Previews Extremely Positive: A Solid Return To Survival Horror Roots

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Capcom Introduces New Stealth Mechanics, Photo-Realistic Graphics, And More!

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  • Resident Evil Requiem’s first previews are here, and they suggest a return to the series’ survival roots.
  • The game targets photorealistic graphics and brings new gameplay and stealth mechanics.
  • Both first-person and third-person POVs are supported for gameplay.

The standout for this year’s Summer Game Fest was Resident Evil Requiem, the long-awaited new entry in the horror game franchise. Fans have been patiently waiting for the 9th mainline entry, and their wait seems to be all worth it.

A few media outlets had the chance to attend Capcom’s presentation on Resident Evil Requiem after the initial reveal, and so far, things are looking promising for the title.

Why it matters: With over 10 years of development and setting new beginnings for the franchise, fans have had their hopes relatively high for Resident Evil Requiem. They’ll be glad to know that Capcom has once again managed to deliver. 

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First Reviews For Resident Evil Requiem Are Out On Social Media.

The visuals for Resident Evil Requiem have seemed to be bumped up significantly over the past few entries, with Capcom now aiming to achieve photorealistic graphics. The title appears to lean towards a darker and grittier approach, with a few lights flickering in the dark, abandoned halls of the building.

Moreover, new gameplay mechanics have also been introduced. Grace can now carry bottles and throw them to distract enemies. Most of the FBI agent’s gameplay focused on solving puzzles, as she was seen carrying no weapons, only a lighter.

Like any other Resident Evil game, Grace was being pursued by a gigantic creature with long claws. This would be similar to Mr. X or Lady Dimitrescu’s characters in the past entries.

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Resident Evil Requiem Reportedly Has A Development Cycle Of A Decade.

Capcom’s biggest surprise was revealing that Resident Evil Requiem can be played in both first-person and third-person perspectives, effectively ending the long-standing debate over which is better.

However, despite Capcom referring to the title as “High-stakes cinematic action,” any sort of action was practically missing from the game. Previous reports mentioned Leon Kennedy as a second playable character, suggesting the action segments may be reserved for him.

What are your thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem’s previews so far? Let us know in the comments below, or at the Tech4Gamers forum.

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