"Resident Evil Requiem's overall Metacritic score after 100 PS5 reviews sits at 89 as of February 25 at around 10:40 a.m. EST. If this score holds, it would be the highest-rated mainline Resident Evil game since 2005's Resident Evil 4."
"Announced in June 2025, Resident Evil Requiem brings back fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy, as well as introducing new playable character Grace Ashcroft. It's the first Resident Evil game to feature both first-person and third-person camera options at launch, and it returns the franchise to its roots with a story involving the ruins of Raccoon City."
"Kotaku's own Kenneth Shepard reviewed the game and mostly liked it, saying it has some of the best action and horror in the series, even if it feels like it relies a bit too much on nostalgia and the past."
Resident Evil Requiem launches tomorrow with strong critical reception, earning an 89 Metacritic score from 100 PS5 reviews as of February 25. The game features returning protagonist Leon S. Kennedy alongside new character Grace Ashcroft, marking the first mainline entry to offer both first-person and third-person camera options at launch. The story returns to Raccoon City's ruins, reconnecting with franchise roots. Reviews praise the game's action and horror elements, though some note its reliance on nostalgia. This score represents the franchise's best critical performance for a mainline game in nearly two decades, surpassing recent entries while remaining below the 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake's 93 score.
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