Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom

Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X/SPremium

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

Resident Evil Requiem is a single-player survival horror game where players alternate between FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and federal agent Leon S. Kennedy, investigating mysterious deaths in Raccoon City. Gameplay blends tense, resource-limited survival horror with action-oriented combat, puzzles, and exploration. Players can switch between first-person and third-person perspectives.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

4/5

Negatives

•Contains intense violence, blood and gore, explicit dismemberment and decapitation, and strong language.
•Horror elements are intense and sustained, with frequent jump scares and violence against vulnerable characters.
•Rated Mature 17+ by ESRB and PEGI 18, making it unsuitable for children and many teens.
•Includes in-game purchases for cosmetic items and a Deluxe Kit.
•Lacks cooperative or social gameplay, offering no opportunities for teamwork.

Positives

•Offers cognitive challenges through puzzles, inventory management, and tactical decision-making.
•Features a lore-heavy narrative with investigation elements.
•Includes optional cosmetic customization such as costumes and weapon skins, and a planned photo mode.
•Single-player only, meaning no exposure to online strangers or toxic chat.
•Monetization appears limited to optional cosmetic items and a Deluxe Kit, with no evidence of loot boxes or pay-to-win mechanics.