Resident Evil 7 biohazard
Capcom presented an interesting, experimental survival horror game for gamers. This is Resident Evil 7 biohazard, which translates to Resident Evil 7: Biological Threat. It differs from the previous parts in that there are no fights and shooting that fill all the previous action. Of course, endless corridors, keys and puzzles are in abundance, but the main character has to be more smart than crushing cheeky monsters.
Resident Evil 7 biohazard storyline
The main character Ethan Winters is trying to find his missing wife Mia, and for this he goes to an abandoned mansion in the American outback. Instead of his wife, he stumbles upon a family of cannibals who are not averse to having a meal as a guest, which, in principle, is where the "showdown" begins. More precisely, they begin with dinner, when the guy is trying to feed the remains of a person, and then chop off a piece of flesh. When there are many opponents, and there is only one hero, and even with empty hands, it is difficult not to panic. The developers were betting on this: defenselessness and helplessness, when the only desire is to get away with it. But, if you concentrate and turn on your brains, then it is quite possible to get out. As in real life, in general.
But at the same time, the balance in "Resident Evil 7 biohazard" is observed, the authors clearly balanced fights and puzzles, giving the hero a little breath. After all, the game in the first person brings a lot of tension, especially when you have to kick with cannibals and evil spirits in a tight space.
Opportunities for the main character
For Ethan, they left the opportunity not only to increase the health scale, but also to pump. You can influence health with the help of special steroids, and really speed up the reload time of your weapon. But in order to get such upgrades, you need to collect photographs and ancient coins, here you will have to rummage around in the corners and even in the bushes. To create cartridges, you can use epixids - transparent bags with colored liquid.
In addition to cannibals, other evil spirits are enough in the house and its surroundings, therefore, weapons must be selected, taking into account their characteristics. Namely:
- burner - against insects;
- moldy monsters - a charge of shot, preferably directly in the forehead;
- ax and chainsaw - for boss fights.
Players note that the dynamics are different in the first half of the game, where they have to fight with evil spirits in the house. And as soon as you dash around the neighborhood, there are few puzzles, and the main task of the hero is to shoot bigger and thicker monsters.
Technical Features of Resident Evil 7 biohazard
Critics note that the game has a well-developed rendering of faces, animation, dynamic lighting. There is also a great sound design: rustles, screams, whimpers, stamping of feet perfectly reflect the oppressive atmosphere of the cannibal estate. Unwittingly, you start looking for enemies around the corner, where they simply cannot be, but this is a special drive!
Puzzles also require thinking, although special knowledge is not needed here. Again, they fit well into the story of the plot. Experienced players provide a few valuable tips for newbies to reduce the hassle of the “poke” method:
- When Ethan walks down the street to the Baker estate at the start of the game, he should examine the car and bag he sees along the way.
- To defeat the head of the family, you need to pick up the policeman's pistol, it is easy to find it in the attic, behind the door on the right. Then take the car key on the tool table and simply run over the cannibal while driving.
- When Ethan gets to the bathroom, there he needs to find an eagle figurine, it is in the bathroom, only the water needs to be flushed. Jack Baker this time it is better to pass over, and rush straight into the central hall. The figurine must be turned so that its shadow resembles an eagle, then the next passage will open.
- In the cremation room, you only need to open the last furnace, there will be a sign "Tamara". And then - the oven with a red handprint. Only after that the mold will come out of the first furnace, and so, it must be killed and the key from the sectional room taken away. But before you run there, it is worth stocking up on cartridges, there will be a lot of molds along the way.
- To get the vaccine, you need to deal with the hordes of beetles. The hero needs to look into the old house and pick up the first part of the flamethrower in the trash can, the second is in the shed. With such a weapon, dealing with evil spirits will be quite simple.
Pros and cons
The main disadvantage that players note is the crumpled ending of the plot of "Resident Evil 7 biohazard". The hero wanders through the swamps, "extinguishes" monsters, and at the end appears in a completely different form, even voiced by his different voice. Not to mention the fact that it is completely incomprehensible what he was looking for, found or not, and why he wasted so much time and effort at all. The advantages, as already noted, are the perfectly conveyed atmosphere, elaborate sound and verified stages of difficulty.
So those who like to drive evil spirits through dark corners will enjoy the entertainment. But you still need to solve puzzles, which will also have to be taken into account. But, in general, the game is kept in the best traditions of horror, and in order to tickle your nerves and push out a generous dose of adrenaline, this "toy" will do a good job.