RESIDENT EVIL 8 – Resident Evil

Resident Evil Village (2021)

Resident Evil Village, the direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, blends the atmospheric horror of its predecessor with action-packed gameplay reminiscent of Resident Evil 4. Set in a remote European village, the game follows Ethan Winters as he searches for his kidnapped daughter while uncovering dark secrets about his past and the origins of bioweapons.

Gameplay and Features

First-Person Perspective:
- Retains the immersive first-person perspective introduced in Resident Evil 7, enhancing tension and player immersion.
Expanded Combat and Exploration:
- More weapons and a greater focus on action, with a variety of enemy types and larger-scale encounters.
- A mix of combat, puzzles, and exploration, with an emphasis on player choice in navigating the village and its surrounding areas.
Resource Management:
- Players manage inventory using a grid-based system similar to Resident Evil 4.
- Crafting mechanics allow for the creation of ammo, healing items, and explosives using materials found in the environment.
The Village as a Central Hub:
- The titular village acts as a semi-open world, with interconnected paths leading to the domains of the game’s four main antagonists.
Mercenaries Mode:
- A replayable arcade-style mode where players take on waves of enemies to achieve high scores.
Dynamic Enemies:
- New enemy types, including werewolf-like Lycans, flying creatures, and larger-than-life bosses, provide variety and challenge.

Story Overview

Set three years after the events of Resident Evil 7, Ethan Winters and his wife Mia are living a quiet life with their infant daughter, Rose. Their peace is shattered when Chris Redfield unexpectedly kills Mia and kidnaps Ethan and Rose. Ethan awakens in a mysterious village overrun by monsters and ruled by four lords, each serving the enigmatic Mother Miranda.

The Four Lords:
- Lady Dimitrescu: A towering vampire matriarch ruling a gothic castle.
- Donna Beneviento: A dollmaker who uses psychological horror and hallucinations to manipulate Ethan.
- Salvatore Moreau: A grotesque, amphibian-like creature overseeing a flooded reservoir.
- Karl Heisenberg: A metal-controlling inventor with ambitions of rebellion.
Mother Miranda:
- The game’s primary antagonist, a centuries-old figure who uses bioweapons to achieve her goal of resurrecting her deceased daughter.
Revelations About Ethan:
- Ethan discovers that he has been infected with the Mold since the events of Resident Evil 7, granting him regenerative abilities and explaining his survival against impossible odds.
The Fate of Rose:
- Ethan’s journey culminates in a dramatic sacrifice to save Rose and stop Mother Miranda. Rose is rescued by Chris, and the game’s epilogue hints at her significant role in future installments.