I’ve had my eye on Resident Evil 7 from day one – ever since its official announcement back in June at the E3 conference. Initially, I was skeptical about the new first-person approach Capcom has adopted, but I must admit, the idea has really grown on me.
This is thanks largely to the teasers that have been released over the past few months. They’ve (mostly) shown that Resident Evil 7 is indeed going back to its roots, which is a really, really good thing.
The only problem I’ve had is that I’ve not yet seen a proper lengthy chunk of gameplay. Sure, we’ve got the demo (which has been updated again recently, in case you didn’t know), and other random snippets of footage, but both have only given players hints of what’s to come really.
What I’m trying to get at I suppose, is that I want to see the Baker mansion in more detail. I want a longer, more coherent look at what we can expect from Resident Evil 7.
As luck would have it, Capcom have now provided just that (via VG247). They’ve released three short gameplay videos that give a much better, more detailed look at the madness that is to come with Resident Evil 7. If you want to go into the game fresh, you may want to avoid them. If not, then what are you waiting for?
I’m really digging Jack Baker as an antagonist. He strongly reminds me of Nemesis from Resident Evil 3. That bastard dogged your steps throughout the duration of the game, and it looks like Jack is going to do the very same. I only hope Capcom don’t overdo it and have him harass you around every corner.
Other than him (and the other crazy Baker members), I really like how the mansion is looking. Did you notice that in some parts of the footage above, Ethan couldn’t get through a door or two with some symbol on it? I’m betting he needs a host of different keys to make his way through the building, and that there, is classic Resident Evil.
Honestly, I’m excited for this game now. It’s looking really great! I only hope it genuinely is when it launches early next year, on January the 24th.
Last Updated: December 8, 2016
Original Heretic
December 8, 2016 at 11:51
Capcom is seriously punting this game. Seems like they have high hopes for it.
But gamers ALSO have high hopes for it. The last really good RE game was 4. 5 was..ok.
Matthew Figueira
December 8, 2016 at 12:17
I hope it’s good 🙂 OMG PLEASE LET IT BE GOOD!
Original Heretic
December 8, 2016 at 12:33
If it’s not, many people are going to be disappointed. And it would probably kill the IP.
Matthew Figueira
December 8, 2016 at 12:34
WHY MUST YOU BE SO CRUEL? :'(
Original Heretic
December 8, 2016 at 12:38
I…I…I honestly didn’t realize that I was being cruel.
Don’t worry, Matt, it’s going to be awesome and it’s gonna be super scary.
Oh wait, crap, you’re don’t like the scary….
Scrap the scary, it’s gonna be tense. And only slightly scary. And don’t forget, it’s gonna be awesome.
Did I mention it’s gonna be awesome?
Matthew Figueira
December 8, 2016 at 12:54
My love for RE is so strong that I’ll happily stomach the scary 😛
Original Heretic
December 8, 2016 at 12:56
It’s also a series I love and have played every iteration thereof.
Except 6, admittedly, but that was because of the horrid reviews.
That’s why I also hope they really get it right, ’cause the alternative is not something I wish to consider too deeply.
Matthew Figueira
December 8, 2016 at 12:58
I finished 6 at the beginning of this year. That’s 28 hours of my life I’ll never get back (holy hell that game was long)
Original Heretic
December 8, 2016 at 13:09
Was it as bad as everyone said? I completely avoided it, especially after reading that there were certain scripted events that could just outright kill you with no warning, the only way to avoid them was to know they were there.
I mean, really now, at least drop some clues for things like that!
Matthew Figueira
December 8, 2016 at 19:04
Ok it wasn’t THAT bad. I still had some fun admiitedly (with Leon’s campaign). The game overall was stupidly drawn out though, and incredibly PEWPEWPEW! I mean 28 hours… for a NON RPG action game 😛 WTF!
“I completely avoided it, especially after reading that there were certain scripted events that could just outright kill you with no warning, the only way to avoid them was to know they were there.”
I honestly can’t remember anything like that. Maybe that stuff was patched out or fixed?
Andre Fourie
December 8, 2016 at 12:58
This looks really really good.
Matthew Figueira
December 8, 2016 at 12:58
IKNOWRIGHT?
RinceThis
December 8, 2016 at 13:01
Is the antagonist going to be DLC?