Fans of Resident Evil were practically bursting with excitement as Capcom revealed the next big chapter in their cherished horror series, entitled Resident Evil: Vengeance.
At Summer Game Fest, they unveiled a sneak peek of the game – a mere teaser, mind you. But once I’m actually immersed in the game, that’s where the real deal lies!
At a private event during Summer Game Fest, graciously hosted by Capcom, I got to preview Requiem’s gameplay. Right off the bat, it delivers an intense dose of frights, suggesting that it might strike the ideal balance between action and horror.
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Grace Ashcroft, who seems to be the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Outbreak, is not as adept in combat compared to Ethan Winters. Despite her experience as an FBI agent and proficiency with firearms, she’s shown to struggle significantly when faced with danger. Director Koshi Nakanishi emphasizes that she might find herself overwhelmed when crisis situations arise.
Resident Evil Requiem seriously brings the scares
At the 2025 Summer Game Fest theatrical presentation, it was shown that Grace wakes up in an inverted position on a medical gurney, having been restrained and connected to a blood bag. Following a moment of panic, she manages to free herself. However, she finds herself confined within what seems like a damaged facility with no available weapons and (apparently) no clue about how she ended up there.
The ambiance of Requiem is overwhelmingly oppressive; I didn’t even have to play it to feel a chilling fear about the unknown lurking in the shadows, making whatever was to follow all the more petrifying. I could sense Grace’s panicked breathing echoing in my mind as she maneuvered through pitch-black corridors teeming with potential horrors. It was eerily silent, and every sound seemed excruciatingly loud. The faint sound of distant footsteps made the hair on my neck prickle up.
In time, Grace navigates towards a kitchen and swings open a door. From the opening, a corpse falls to the ground below. As she leans over for inspection, a large, taloned hand appears on screen, gradually revealing an enormous monster with prodigious teeth, its sole intention being to devour our heroine in gruesome fashion.
This foe appears massive, akin to enlarging and distorting an emaciated, elderly woman in a digital editing tool like Photoshop. Her eyes bulge unnaturally from her oversized skull, which seems out of proportion with the rest of her colossal frame. She has a craving for human flesh, and you appear to be her next course.
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Since Grace’s running speed appears painfully sluggish, she has no choice but to escape from the colossal beast that seems responsible for the chaos in the facility. If she can’t pick up the pace, this monster will overtake her and take a bite out of her shoulder. At present, it’s uncertain if Grace can create the healing stims herself.
For enthusiasts of Resident Evil, this setting should feel comfortably familiar. As players explore different locations, they’ll need to scour for essential items, solve intricate puzzles to advance, and decide whether to engage or evade adversaries. In our case, Grace was tasked with locating fuses and keys to navigate through the facility.
As a gamer, the type of adversaries I’ll encounter beyond the colossal monster I spotted still remains a mystery. However, it’s clear that we can switch between first-person and third-person perspectives at any moment throughout the game. The combative aspects of the game are yet to be revealed as all I saw was Grace in flight mode.
Experiencing a thrilling sense of fear once more with Resident Evil games, particularly after the action-packed sequences in Village, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Shadows of Rose, Resident Evil: Requiem signifies a genuine revisit to the ‘horror’ foundation that was masterfully presented throughout Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Although Biohazard was undeniably scary, Requiem is truly bone-chilling.
As a gaming enthusiast, let me tell you, I’ve only caught a tiny glimpse into the future of this eagerly awaited game. There’s still a whole lot left uncovered, but based on what I’ve experienced so far, it’s shaping up to be both exhilarating and petrifying!
Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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2025-06-11 20:20