Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
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As of Aug 20, 2026, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is rated 86/100 on Metacritic (108 critic reviews), and 95% positive on Steam (125,853 reviews). Each source is shown in its own units, never blended into one score.
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Is Resident Evil 7 Biohazard worth it in 2026?
A 95% positive rating on Steam from over 125,000 reviews is not noise, RE7 genuinely delivered the survival horror course correction the series needed, with the Baker family and first-person perspective combining to produce sustained dread rather than cheap jump scares, and critics landed at 86/100 to match. The opening hours are widely praised as some of the most atmospheric and uncomfortable in the genre, built on tension rather than spectacle. The structural problem is real and worth naming plainly: the second half shifts toward combat-heavy encounters, boss fights lose variety, and the boat section drags in ways that feel like a different, lesser game, players who paid for survival horror will feel that tonal whiplash. Story holds together as atmosphere more than as coherent narrative, so if plot scaffolding matters to you, reviewers flag thin or underdeveloped elements beneath the surface dread.
Horror fans who want methodical, atmosphere-driven survival gameplay and can accept that the game front-loads its strongest material, the opening act is genuinely exceptional, but the back half shifts toward action and combat in ways that dilute the tension.
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Pros
- atmospheric horror tension7
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- The first hour is one of the most uncomfortable experiences I've had in gaming. I mean that as a compliment.
- This is the best Resident Evil game I've played. The scares in this game aren't just cheap jumpscares thrown in every five minutes. They're built around genuinely uncomfortable...
- A terrifying return to survival horror. The first-person perspective, creepy atmosphere, and intense encounters make every moment feel dangerous. The Baker family is unforgettable,...
- baker family antagonists7
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- This is the best Resident Evil game I've played. The scares in this game aren't just cheap jumpscares thrown in every five minutes. They're built around genuinely uncomfortable...
- [h2]Nota Geral | Overall Rating[/h2] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [b]Depois de jogos que se afastaram cada vez mais do terror pra virar ação pura, Resident Evil 7 é a Capcom admitindo o óbvio: a séri...
- A terrifying return to survival horror. The first-person perspective, creepy atmosphere, and intense encounters make every moment feel dangerous. The Baker family is unforgettable,...
- first-person perspective immersion5
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- A terrifying return to survival horror. The first-person perspective, creepy atmosphere, and intense encounters make every moment feel dangerous. The Baker family is unforgettable,...
- A return to the horrific Resident Evil formula putting the player in a isolated location where they are hunted by disturbing creatures and have to solve puzzles in order to escape....
- After finishing Resident Evil 7, I can honestly say it brought the series back to what I love most about Resident Evil. The atmosphere is outstanding. Every new area kept me on ed...
- return to survival horror5
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- [h2]Nota Geral | Overall Rating[/h2] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [b]Depois de jogos que se afastaram cada vez mais do terror pra virar ação pura, Resident Evil 7 é a Capcom admitindo o óbvio: a séri...
- A terrifying return to survival horror. The first-person perspective, creepy atmosphere, and intense encounters make every moment feel dangerous. The Baker family is unforgettable,...
- A return to the horrific Resident Evil formula putting the player in a isolated location where they are hunted by disturbing creatures and have to solve puzzles in order to escape....
- engaging gameplay experience4
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- Great game..Keeps you hooked throughout the game. Not a single moment during the game where I felt any section was boring or too long. Easily a 9.8 out of 10. Really wished it had...
- After many years i finally started to play the newer Resident Evils. After having bought RE2,3,4 Remakes and played them, i started having hope for the RE franchise again because R...
- FInally got to play this myself instead of just watching playthroughs. And it was great. The gameplay, the mix of horror and action, the Bakers, the atmosphere. It's all really we...
- strong graphics and sound3
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- A return to the horrific Resident Evil formula putting the player in a isolated location where they are hunted by disturbing creatures and have to solve puzzles in order to escape....
- An incredible horrifying game, with immersive horror due to the first person view and graphics which keeps you glued to your screen, SPOILERS The scares are incredibl...
- absolutely terrifying. top three resident evil peak. graphics are amazing, soundtrack is absolutely perfect, and as far as story goes it is the most solid resident evil game of its...
Cons
- second half becomes action-focused2
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- 8.5/10 great game started scary but after the mother the game became more action then horror the bosses are coll but ♥♥♥♥ jack i got tired of him coming back after i rippe...
- FInally got to play this myself instead of just watching playthroughs. And it was great. The gameplay, the mix of horror and action, the Bakers, the atmosphere. It's all really we...
- underdeveloped story elements2
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- I really think people look on this game with rose tinted glasses, don't get me wrong I understand this was a big deal when it came out, new engine, new direction, first person and...
- Played on Madhouse as my first time, 7h20 playthrough. Probably the worst mainline RE game at the time it was released due to subpar action sequences, bosses & enemy variety & a st...
- boat section overstays welcome2
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- Played on Madhouse as my first time, 7h20 playthrough. Probably the worst mainline RE game at the time it was released due to subpar action sequences, bosses & enemy variety & a st...
- FInally got to play this myself instead of just watching playthroughs. And it was great. The gameplay, the mix of horror and action, the Bakers, the atmosphere. It's all really we...
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