[Resident Evil] What is the reason for the divided ratings between 7 and 8? Thorough explanation of series turning points – ゲーム攻略まとめ

“Resident Evil 7 Resident Evil” and
“Resident Evil Village (8)” are works that are particularly likely to receive mixed reviews among the series.

People who rate it as an amazing game
People who felt it was not bio

is clearly separated.

In this article,

Why were the ratings divided between 7 and 8
What is the decisive difference from previous works
What kind of person is it suitable for?

I will calmly organize and explain

In the first place, 7 and 8 were “changed routes” of the series

The first thing to understand is that
Bio 7 and 8 are not just sequels.

A work that significantly changed the direction of the series

The point is that it is

Biohazard so far is

Third person perspective (TPS)
Fusion of action and horror

was the basic.

This is a big change in 7 and 8.

Reason 1: Change to first-person perspective (FPS)

The biggest difference from previous works

The biggest features of Bio 7 and 8 are

Full first person perspective

It is.

This allows

Dramatically improved sense of immersion
Increased fear production

While it was done

Operations do not match
Hard to see surroundings

More and more people feel this way.

Points where evaluations were divided

Horror-oriented → Highly rated
Action-oriented → Low rating

The FPS perspective is
an element in which tastes are extremely divided.

Reason ② Pure horror regression

Especially in Bio 7.

Jump scare
Chase-type horror production

is on the front.

Differences from previous works

Kill enemies to advance
Run/Hide

Many scenes,

Feeling stressed
Not easy to play

Some people said.

On the other hand

Fear similar to the first generation
Correct evolution as survival horror

There are also strong evaluations.

Reason ③ The protagonist is an “ordinary person”

The main character of 7 and 8 is Ethan.

Even military personnel
Not a superhuman fighter

I am an ordinary person.

Impact of this

poor weapons
Combat is slow
There is no sense of unrivaledness

This,

Do you feel it’s real and good
?
Not refreshing
Ratings were divided depending on whether you felt it was refreshing or not.

Reason ④ Balance between action and horror

Bio7

Focus on horror
Extremely low bullets and recovery

→ It’s scary, but it’s also stressful

Bio 8

Fusion of horror and action
Weapon strengthening and merchant elements added

→ It’s easier to play than 7, but
Some say the horror has faded.

This change in direction is the factor that differentiates
7 fans and 8 fans.

Reason 5: The definition of bio-ness has changed

The more you are a long-time series fan, the more

Leon
Chris
Zir

We consider characters such as

to be “Bio-like.”

In 7 and 8,

New protagonist
New Stage
Weak connection with previous works

For

Looks like another work
No sense of bio

There are many people who feel this way.

Reason ⑥ The story’s rating was split

Highly rated opinions

Single path and easy to understand
Good horror movie style
Easy to empathize

Unpopular opinions

Opportunism
Not bio-like development
Not consistent with the series

With the emphasis on the story,
Evaluation of the story = evaluation of the game has become easier.

Reason ⑦ Impact of VR support (7)

Bio 7 is

VR対応

Rated as the best horror experience
Too VR premise
I get drunk when playing normally

There was also an opinion.

Suitable people/unsuitable people

People who are easy to rate highly

I like horror games
Focus on immersion
I like straight-forward stories

People who are easy to rate poorly

Focus on action
Familiar with TPS operations
Seeking exhilaration

Conclusion: It is inevitable that the evaluation will be divided

Bio 7 and 8 are

Not the work that broke the series
Works that changed to survive

You can also say

As a result,

Acquire new demographics
Some existing fans left

The composition is now

Summary

The biggest reason for the mixed reviews was the route change
The turning point between FPS perspective and horror emphasis
The best in the series for those who suit it