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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Game of the year!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I love this game, scary action pack!! I recommend this game
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Overall great game, wasn’t damaged but since I pre-ordered it I would have hoped for a paper inside with a code for the exclusive skin instead of it being emailed.
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Please note: This review posting is unrelated to the game, as i have not been able to play it , despite securing a copy on release day. This review is solely because BestBuy requested me to leave a review.
Secured copy on release day. Case and game arrived damaged and unplayable (see pictures) due to the negligence of BestBuy and/or the shipping company. RE9 was returned to a store to be offered a gift card/store credit (unacceptable) because the item was opened, despite no way or knowing the disc itself was cracked and unplayable.
Resident Evil 9 has also been sold out almost EVERYWHERE since release, and scalped above MSRP through BestBuy by third party sellers like AntOnline (example, not disparaging), rendering my Giftcard useless in reordering the product i purchased.
This is the second time this has occurred within a year (also received a cosmetically damaged copy of Expedition 33 that i tolerated, because like RE9 it was sold out everywhere) and i will no longer be shipping products to my home, as BestBuy's care; concern; or respect to the customer has become nothing short of abysmal.
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Resident Evil Requiem delivers an exemplary technical showcase on the PS5 Pro, leveraging the console’s enhanced capabilities to set a new benchmark for the series.
The game offers two primary modes: a fidelity mode that targets 4K resolution at 60 FPS with ray tracing enabled, incorporating advanced reflections, global illumination, and shadows for markedly improved environmental realism and atmospheric depth. This mode maintains a near-locked 60 FPS with only minor dips in demanding scenes, while utilizing the updated PSSR upscaling technology—the first title to implement this refined AI-driven solution—for exceptional image quality that approaches native 4K clarity with reduced artifacts and enhanced detail preservation.
In the performance-oriented mode, ray tracing is disabled to achieve up to 120 FPS (averaging around 90 FPS), supported by VRR for smooth gameplay on compatible displays. Although this sacrifices some lighting fidelity, the visuals remain impressive, with higher internal rendering resolutions and stable frame pacing that surpass the base PS5 experience.
Capcom’s RE Engine optimization ensures consistent performance across both modes, with minimal stuttering, effective shader management, and superior character rendering that benefits from the Pro’s additional GPU power. Digital Foundry and other analyses describe the PS5 Pro version as brilliant, highlighting transformative ray-traced effects and overall technical maturity that make it the premier platform for the title.
This edition exemplifies how the PS5 Pro elevates survival horror through precise, hardware-tailored enhancements without compromise.
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Resident Evil Requiem - PlayStation 5
5 out of 5 Stars! Pure Horror Thrills!
Resident Evil Requiem is the best in the series! It mixes scary first-person survival with Grace, where you sneak, solve puzzles, and manage scarce resources, then switches to Leon's fast third-person action blasting zombies.
Back in Raccoon City, the story weaves their paths with emotional depth and shocking twists. Enemies like smart zombies and giant dark lurkers keep you on edge – light becomes your best friend!
Graphics shine on PS5 Pro with stunning details, smooth performance, and creepy lighting. Sound design nails the tension with creaks, screams, and heavy weapon thuds.
Perfect for fans – nostalgic yet fresh. A must-buy that scares and excites!
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WOW!!! As a huge Resident Evil fan, I am loving this game. True horror game with fantastic graphics and unique creatures! (Some of them remind me of the game little nightmares) MUST BUY!!! You could feel the game while playing. They really utilized the controller capabilities from the vibrations (even for rain drops) to the sound effects through the speaker. EXCELLENT GAME. WE NEED MORE GAMES LIKE THIS!!!!
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Sometimes when you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one. That is certainly not the case with Resident Evil Re9uiem.
The Grace sections of the game are classic RE survival horror like RE1-3 and their remakes. Limited resources, lots of puzzles, limited inventory slots etc. As a protagonist, she has no business being caught up in this situation and really gets put through a nightmare. It's perfect.
The Leon sections play like RE4 and RE8, attache case with a plethora of space (upgradable), plenty of weapons to choose from (also upgradable). Leon shows up as the seasoned veteran with this scenario being just another day at work. You feel like an action hero in these fast paced sections and Leon is not short on one liners and his "I'm getting to old for this" shtick.
The voice acting is also top notch for maybe the first time ever. Voice actors for Grace and Victor Gideon in particular do a fantastic job.
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The Residents were very evil. Some doctors tried to attack me, one even had a chainsaw. But I was lucky enough to catch up with some old acquaintances and find some heartbreaking letters from a friends daughter
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Resident Evil Requiem feels like a deliberate pivot back toward suffocating survival horror rather than bombastic action. The pacing is slow, oppressive, and intentionally uncomfortable. Resources are scarce, enemies are durable, and exploration is structured around tension rather than spectacle. When it works, it’s brutally effective—especially in enclosed environments that weaponize sound design and lighting.
Mechanically, the game doubles down on vulnerability. Combat is less about domination and more about survival calculus: Do you spend ammunition or risk slipping past? The inventory system reinforces that pressure, and the save structure adds genuine stakes. Boss encounters lean more psychological than explosive, favoring atmosphere over scale. It’s not flashy—but it doesn’t want to be.
Where it may divide players is momentum. Those expecting the kinetic energy of Resident Evil 4 or the cinematic escalation of Resident Evil Village may find it restrained. The story is intimate and bleak rather than epic. That restraint is either maturity or limitation, depending on taste. As a horror experience, though, it commits fully—and that commitment gives it weight.
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Die hard RE fan since the original classics on the Playstation. Reqiuem feels like a natural evolution of the series high points - combining survivial and action horror elements seemlessly. The Rhodes Hill Care Center is on par with the iconic Spencer Mansion and RPD. It comes to life, paradocially, througjh the personalities or the recently undead. The uncanny comments from the chef muttering that Grace is boney, Chunk saying this is my fault, the maid bickering about the bloody messes everywhere. Then Leon comes through to relieve the staff of duty.
Well paced throughout, probably the best story in the series. Obvious yet tasteful fan service.
I'd give it a 9.3 out of ten. Nothing can replace what Re4 was for gaming but this is the best original mainline RE game since and is a must play for anyone.
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One of the best mainline games in the franchise! 30 years of character-driven and narrative-focused storytelling culminates in a compelling, two-pronged adventure offering new sites, frights, and survival horror madness while playing homage to the lore and history that long-term fans will respect and newbies will understand. A must have for any RE fan and necessary to understand the upcoming DLC and possible 10th sequel (or arguably requel depending on one's interpretation of Requiem's plot points and secrets).
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One of the best games in the franchise. Great gameplay, mix of re4, re2, and re7. My only complain is that the game is too short, shroter that 10 hours for a complete first run.
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Resident Evil 9 Requiem is an excellent game in the RE Franchise and one of the best games in the modern era. I enjoyed the hybrid gameplay of being half survival horror and half action horror. Grace's sections felt like the best the RE2R and RE7 gameplay has ever been, the inventory management, map layout and design, and the enemy encounters were great. Leon's gameplay felt like a fun update on re4r's gameplay, being able to sharpen the hatchet instead of paying for repairs like in re4r was a welcomed gameplay choice.
With that said, there's some issues I have with the story regarding the use of characters along with not including others. I appreciate Leon as a main character, but it would be nice to see more legacy characters for the Raccoon City section. At least in a cameo or something instead of a passing reference. They also brought in one villain that seems cool, but he barely does anything. Also, there's no mercenaries nor any similar game mode at launch.
There's still replayability though, I enjoyed using the bonus weapons on offer along with still being able to blast enemies with infinite ammo as a reward. Overall, an excellent game in the series that just needs some fine tuning.
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Fantastic game overall. Playing in 1st person as Grace was truly horrifying in various parts. Leon’s gameplay felt like you were right back in RE4 remake with some new additions between the axe and the chainsaw that occasionally popped up. My one downside to this game was the lack of puzzles that allowed for progression. There was quite a bit of hand holding when it came to figuring out where you needed to go. Regardless of that would highly recommend!
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This game exceeded my expectations. The graphics are incredibly detailed, and the atmosphere keeps you on edge the entire time. The storyline is engaging and pulls you in right away, with just the right balance of suspense and action. Gameplay feels smooth, and the puzzles add a nice challenge without being frustrating.
If you’re a fan of horror or story-driven games, this is definitely worth it. I couldn’t put it down and I highly recommend!
I also pre-ordered from Best Buy and picked up on release date.
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A must-play for fans of the Resident Evil series featuring its most iconic character, Leon Kennedy!
The game also introduces a new playable character, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI technical analyst pivotal to the plot of the story.
The game features switchable 1st-person or 3rd-person point of views to satisfy your preferred style of survival and/or action gameplay. And just when you think the story is over…you’ll be left craving for more as the game’s developers recently announced future DLC!