Customer Ratings & Reviews

Typically, I prefer to review a game after I have played it for a while. Here I am making an exception, though, as I feel analyzing the game’s performance in my setup is probably worth discussing at this point. In addition to getting the PS4 version of Resident Evil: Village I am using a PS4 Pro with a Sony - 50" Class X80J Series LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV. This television is capable of 4K resolution with a refresh rate of 60Hz. Up to this point I have had little luck with getting the 4K settings on the PS4 Pro and my television to work. I experimented with it on a number of titles prior to this including Red Dead Redemption II, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Resident Evil 3. In all those instances the 4K colors looked washed out by comparison to what was observed at 1080p and looked better at the lower resolution as a result. With Village, though, I was finally able to optimize the settings of the TV and console to enhance the look of the console’s graphics through the 4K settings. Thus, the primary aim of this review is to discuss some of the settings I configured both the console and the television to in order to get improved graphics and a higher refresh rate for Resident Evil Village on the PS4 Pro. The fan noise while this game is running on the PS4 Pro definitely serves as the measuring stick for how well the console is handling running this game with 4K settings turned on. After much troubleshooting in the console’s menus I was able to tone down the speed of the fan (and hence it’s volume) to a point where the noise coming off the fan is at least acceptable. Before going any further, it is worth acknowledging that for quite some time there have been several complaints online about the noise that comes off the fan of the PS4 Pro. To that I would say that this is not the first instance in which Sony has released a home video game console that had a rather noisy fan. The original PS2 models would be another example where the fans were noticeably audible during gameplay. I will not argue that it’s an issue that needs attention but it seems to be something that quite often is a tradeoff with playing the newest, most cutting-edge games on Playstation video game consoles. Some of the most noteworthy changes I made to the console through it’s menus include setting all the resolution features to “automatic”. Sony really seems to prefer this approach as was indicated by the configuration settings that I ultimately settled on with the Sony Bravia television I have been using. Due to this, I figured it was probably best to employ a similar approach between the television and console and the best results with regards to picture quality (and fan noise from the console) on the television seem to come about when everything is set to “automatic” (this, of course, includes resolution and HDR mode). I feel that the other most noteworthy changes included turning on the console’s “Boost Mode” to get a higher frame rate as well as keeping “HDCP” enabled. Several instances online recommend turning off “HDCP” but my console seems to perform better while it is on. I would suspect that this could be tied to copyright and legal issues as HDCP seems to be a setting responsible for encrypting the video signal off of Playstation video game consoles. I made several other changes too but none had as much impact as those already mentioned. Some of the less noteworthy changes included clearing out the console’s HDD as much as possible (something that was made possible by having an external game drive to store applications to), turning off all themes and using only a static image (picture) as the background for the console’s home menu instead, and turning off several pop-up notifications. There is a wealth of knowledge available online as far as addressing the finer points here and how much of it is actually necessary for improved performance I am not entirely sure. I would think, though, that turning off as many extraneous features as possible would help the PS4 Pro funnel more resources into running games at a higher resolution which is probably important given what the standards for resolution were at the time it was released. Physical placement of the console is also a critical issue to consider, it would seem. It has been typical for some time for Sony to recommend at least 4” of empty space around every intake and exhaust port so that their consoles can cool effectively. This is what I have used as the standard in my setup for quite some time and with regards to placing my consoles and computers, in general. In this particular instance, I might even actually recommend having a little extra space for the PS4 Pro in this setup as even with the proper precautions taken it still runs pretty hot. Something that actually seemed to make a significant difference was placing the console on a couple of books (see image) that left some empty space under it. This seems to help with passive heat dissipation and I couldn’t help but notice that the console was much cooler to the touch after a gaming session when it was set up like this by comparison to just being placed horizontally on a flat surface. Of course, making sure the console is placed on a sturdy surface is important as is keeping it as far away from the floor as possible to prevent the intake of dust and dirt. I should also indicate that in the game’s menus I set Village to “optimize frame rates” and turned HDR on. This did make a difference with how the game performed and if I chose to “optimize resolution” instead the game did seem to noticeably drop frames. Even with taking all this into account, the console still gets fairly hot and the fan gets pretty loud as a result. When playing this game like this I tend to play only between 1.5-2 hours at a time before taking a break. This seems to allow the PS4 Pro some time to cool down as putting the console in a position where it starts activating features to address overheating (e.g., emergency shutdown) is a concern and probably best avoided if at all possible. Overall, I think my PS4 Pro is handling this game well. How well my set up performs by comparison to the PS5 experience I am not sure, though.

PERFECT! 10/10 INSTANT CLASSIC! , WOULD GO THROUGH IT MULTIPLE GAME PLAY.

I haven't felt this thrilled and terrified in forever. RE Village really does bring you to the edge of your seat. The storyline is something else. Don't play this alone

This came quickly and it is a great game. It was delivered right to my door and it wasnt expensive at all.

Best Resident Evil game of the franchise! Definitely up there with RE 2 & RE 4

This was a very fun game to play with the kids loved it

Gameplay 10/10 Great controls and fluid. Graphics 10/10 Can’t get better than this on PS4, and there were no noticeable issues with lag or fps drop. Atmosphere 10/10 There are day and night parts and game is pretty spooky at times. Level design is well thought out. Story 8/10 Story, monsters, and characters are all original and unique. This story really ties in the RE stories together as you progress. However, I feel like this feels so fantasy compared to the other RE universe. You got Lycans, vampires, dolls, fish monster, etc. but it’s still great nonetheless. I feel like the script can be annoying though, they overuse the evil laugh and makes it cheesy and not scary. Would Recommend 10/10 It was still a great experience and my gripes are very minor. It took me 12 hrs to beat since I was thorough. I had a great time and I am actually replaying to unlock new things so the relay value is there.

Best Buy was one of the few stores to allow me to pick up the game on release day since most other stores either had to ship it or I had to preorder far in advance. Since they had a nice Steel Book cover and a Trauma Pack bonus, I ordered about a week before release. The game is great. I had a lot of fun playing it and I don't play many video games anymore- so this was an incredibly rewarding experience. The game is not too short and there are plenty of places to explore and extras to unlock. I actually enjoyed this game more than RE7, even as a long time fan. RE4 fans will especially be happy with Village because I can see many similarities between them. This is one of the few games that I believe the full price is warranted and Capcom should be rewarded for taking the series in this direction with gameplay and unique characters- even though 1st person is different and I'm not a huge fan of 1st person games. Village is 100% a must have game and I feel like RE fans and casual gamers will enjoy the experience. I got the PS4 version and played on a PS4 Pro and everything ran smoothly and no technical problems or lagging (if that matters to you. Lol)

I waited too long to play this game and decided to finally buy it! Well worth it. Resident Evil Village is an impressive addition to the series, making nods to a vast majority of other entries in the series such as its predecessor and resident evil/biohazard 4. This game ties up the Winterses' storyline to past events to make up Resident Evil VII's distant nature, satisfying hardcore Resident Evil fans. The castle was beautiful and acted as a perfect mansion/RPD replacement in this game with its back tracking and puzzles and keys. House beneviento was top tier terrifying. Even before I lost my weapons, I was unnerved walking the halls. And the puzzles reminded me a lot of Lucas’ section in 7! Awesome.

This is one of the best games of the year. It picks up years after the events of RE VII. The storyline is entertaining. The graphics are incredible and beautiful. It's full of action and terrifying horror. And also bloody and gory. And the way it ends is shocking.

Great game, Excellent price! I would recommend to anyone who likes Horror and action games!

This game feels like a return to form for the RE series, It brings back some of the "fun" and "camp" of the older games, it doesn't take itself too seriously but it's also not too goofy. It strikes a perfect balanced as far as tone goes. The combat is solid, the puzzles are there, the villains are fun. The game is genuinely scary at times and has a lot of variety in atmosphere and gameplay between areas.

Resident Evil Village, simply put, is the best Resident Evil game since RE4. The story is engrossing, the action mixes well with the horror, the puzzles are fun, and the world is a blast to get lost in. Sure, it’s not as scary or as tense as RE7 or RE2 Remake, but the overall package combines sections of big action as well as sections of horror that never feel tacked on. This is just a game you have to experience for yourself.

One of the best Resident Evil games as a long time fan of the franchise I can say this game is great! It has different types of horrors and lore which makes the game a great experience, I recommend play Resident Evil 7 Biohazard First and then play Village, you will love the game if youre a horror gaming fan! After if you havent played all the Resident Evil games WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! You will enjoy the ride !

The best original RE game in forever. I loved 7 but it felt a bit short (I beat in one sitting!) RE Amps up 7’s gameplay, concluded cliffhangers, is generally scary, and amazing levels! Graphics are pretty awesome with awesome lighting and sound fx. I would say it is a satisfying length and would replay to try new weapons and tactics. Love the werewolves and monsters!

Really good story and gameplay. Scarier than RE 7 in my opinion.

Based on the gameplay of Village, it's safe to say a remake of Resident Evil 4 is on the way. I found this game to be a blast to play, completing it three times in less than a week. I won't spoil anything narrative wise, but it's a satisfying storyline and a great sequel to RE7. If only Chris were super-jacked again...

I have always been a Resident Evil fan ever since the series first came out so when I heard about village I said I had to have it. Amazing game. Awesome gameplay and graphics. Great storyline and graphics. This game truly lives up to the RE name.

It's RE4 smashed together with RE7 (or RE7 smashed together with RE4 - depending how you look at it) so it's a great game. Still feel RE7 is the better story and tight game overall, but Village is still well worth anyone's time. Here's hoping the DLC for RE8 happens sooner rather than later.

Beat it 4 times. High replay value with this game. The way they tie the story together was a pleasant surprise. If you haven’t played RE7, I would suggest it but they do implement a recap of the first game prior to playing 8 if you’re too impatient