Zero Punctuation Season 11 Episode 5 Resident Evil 7

In season 11 episode 5 of Zero Punctuation, video game critic Yahtzee Croshaw reviews Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. He starts off the review by mentioning the shift in perspective for the game, as it moves from the third-person over-the-shoulder view of previous Resident Evil games to a first-person perspective. He also points out that the game has been designed for virtual reality (VR).

Croshaw then discusses the game's story, which revolves around a man named Ethan who is searching for his missing wife in Louisiana. He describes the story as typical Resident Evil fare, with its focus on biohazards and experiments gone wrong. Croshaw praises the game's atmosphere, which he describes as "stifling and oppressive." He particularly enjoys the game's sound design, which he describes as "excellent."

Moving on to gameplay, Croshaw mentions that the game features limited resources, forcing players to manage their health and ammo carefully. He compares the game's inventory system to that of Tetris, where items need to be arranged carefully to fit into the available space. Croshaw also praises the game's puzzles, which he describes as "well-designed and satisfying."

Croshaw does have some complaints about the game, however. He mentions that the game's enemies are relatively sparse, with long stretches of the game devoid of any combat. He also criticizes the game's lack of variety in terms of enemy types, as most enemies are just variations of the same basic enemy. Croshaw also mentions that the game's final act feels rushed compared to the rest of the game.

Despite these criticisms, Croshaw ultimately gives a positive review of Resident Evil 7. He particularly praises the game's VR mode, which he describes as "terrifying" and "the most immersive horror experience he's ever had." He also describes the game as a return to form for the Resident Evil series after some missteps in previous entries.

Overall, Yahtzee Croshaw's review of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is largely positive. He praises the game's atmosphere, sound design, and puzzle-solving, as well as its VR mode. While he does have some complaints about the game's lack of variety and sparse combat, his overall impression of the game is that it is a successful return to form for the Resident Evil series.