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

Resident Evil: Village is a direct sequel to Resident Evil: Biohazard that was released 4 years ago. Once again you play as Ethan Winters, and it takes place in first-person (I still prefer the third-person style, but hey). Stunningly detailed graphics, solid gunplay, and a "just right" balance of atmosphere and action make this one of the best Resident Evil experiences yet. After the main story, there's plenty of extra weapons to unlock, and The Mercenaries mode even makes a return. The PS4 runs this one surprisingly well. The graphical detail seems identical to the PS5 version, with little to no pop-in of the assets, but...there are definitely some frame-rate dips here and there. I'd say things run at a respectable 40-45 fps most of the time, which is certainly acceptable. Highly recommended for survival horror fans.

Resident Evil Village is part 8 of the hard line RE series. The story continues with Ethan Winters, of part 7, and I'd say that it isn't as hard as part 7. I was impressed with the lycanthrope entries into the RE world, the eventual backstory of how Umbrella has roots in "the mold" of part 7 and 8, and for the most part I enjoyed the odd adventure. It features Casual, Normal, Hardcore, and Village Of Shadows difficulty. I consider 7 and 8 curve balls from the RE makers but I actually like them. Oh, it also uses the same game engine from part 7. It's broken up into 4 major areas, The Village itself, and the ending. Also the one additional feature is The Mercenaries. A series of gauntlets with points to test your killing abilities. I achieved the PS4 Platinum Trophy on 8/17/2023, 7:43 PM. I used online video guides for the harder stuff as tips on how to do it.

If you are either a fan of Survival Horror or Resident Evil games, this one will not let you down. It is more like RE4 than RE7 but that's not a bad thing. The focus seems to get a little action heavy over the horror and dread found in RE7 which harkened back to the feel of the original RE to me. But it's still pretty scary. The gameplay is tight, story is interesting and will keep you hooked till the crazy twist at the end, and the graphics are nice too.

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.

What an excellent game. It's beautifully made, has great puzzles, scary, exciting, and totally enjoyable. I'm very glad that I was able to play it on release day and continue to replay it as its so much fun you can play it many times without getting bored.

I'm a little over 5 hours into the game and I haven't completed it yet, but I'm enjoying what I've played of it quite a bit. I didn't play RE7, but I wanted to dive into RE8 because of my love of RE4. When I saw the first trailer for RE8, I caught that distinctive RE4 vibe, and the game definitely doesn't disappoint in that regard. The games do play quite a bit differently since this one is first person, but the European horror vibe is strong, and the inventory management is nearly identical. Even the combat is somewhat reminiscent of 4 despite the perspective change. That said, the game stands out on its own, too, especially with the unique cast and monsters. I wanted to comment on the PS4 version of this game, too. I'm very pleased with how well the game plays on the PS4. I was worried it would be bog down at times, but it looks really great and plays smoothly. The load times are noticeable, but really not that bad, and only when you load the game up to play. Worth a full price buy if you're a big RE fan, a fan of RE4 or RE7, or really any horror games.

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.

Runs great on my PS4, very polished, no hiccups. The gothic setting not only works wonders on the atmosphere, but it makes for exquisite visuals. Gameplay is slightly more action oriented, but there's still enough downtime and creepy isolation to fit in with the way Resident Evil works best. My only knock is that I still personally prefer their 3rd person games to the first person ones.

Game play, story, and graphics all are top notch. This game is important to the Resident Evil universe (last half hour helps explain). It took about 10hrs to beat. I took my time. Had some good scare factor to it also.

this gave is so magnificent. very satisfying in graphics and story. I'm already engrossed in game play that i don't want to put it down.

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.

Game of the year for a reason. Great story, great graphics, great atmosphere. You gotta get this one!

RE7 was insane but this one is beyond everything i was expecting beautiful graphics,excellent design and atmosphere.

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.