Review: Resident Evil VII: Biohazard (PS4)

A Refreshing Take and Back To Basics Approach on Survival Horror. MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD.

It’s been more than 5 years since we’ve seen a new Resident Evil game. It has been quite some time too since I last enjoyed playing one (Resident Evil 5 – no matter how absurd punching a rock is). Resident Evil VII: Biohazard (Fun fact: It’s named Biohazard: Resident Evil in Japan… whut), takes a step to a whole new different direction by making a first-person, um, shooter? (Not quite), popularized by other noteworthy survival horror games like Amnesia and Outlast, and oh boy, I haven’t had this much fun playing survival horror games in years. 

Video: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Capcom is taking the Resident Evil franchise to a whole new direction. Entitled "Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City", the game takes place during the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. With the Umbrella Corporation needing a clean up job after the T-Virus outbreak, players will take the role of an Umbrella Security Service soldier, eliminating all zombies, survivors, and key targets including Leon Kennedy. Here's the latest trailer:

Unveiled during Captivate 2011, the game will be a third person team based shooter, a very notable change for the series. Operation Racoon City will feature a campaign mode, team based multiplayer modes,  and competitive online play. Players will also be able to relive classic RE2 and RE3 moments in a different perspective. 

The game is currently being developed by Slant 6 Games, the guys behind the SOCOM games series. Considering the plethora of shooters currently out, I think that this is quite a bold move by Capcom. But who knows? This might just serve as a fresh start for the franchise. The game will be out on the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3, winter of 2011.

What do you think? Hit the comments below!

Via Capcom Unity.