Resident Evil Re:Verse
- October 27, 2022
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- 15h median play time
"Resident Evil Re:Verse" is a multiplayer shooter game set in the Resident Evil universe. Players control iconic characters from the series and fight in 6-player deathmatch matches. The game features a variety of weapons and the ability to transform into powerful bioweapons. Dying rewards players with viruses that boost their abilities, encouraging aggressive play.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience with familiar Resident Evil characters.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and can be enjoyable in short bursts, especially with friends.
- The transformation mechanic, where players become monsters after dying, adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from severe balance issues, with certain characters being overpowered and others feeling useless.
- There is a lack of content, with only one game mode and a couple of maps available at launch.
- The requirement to create a Capcom ID to play is frustrating and adds unnecessary complexity to the experience.
- gameplay176 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing its lack of depth, balance, and variety. Common complaints include repetitive mechanics, frustrating stun-locks, and a chaotic free-for-all mode that fails to deliver a satisfying experience. While some players find moments of fun and appreciate certain mechanics, the overall consensus is that the gameplay feels shallow and unpolished, making it difficult to recommend.
“This game has impressed me with its solid mechanics, and the best part is that I received it for free when I purchased Resident Evil Village.”
“The most challenging part is when you're a beginner, but as you play more, you'll master the game mechanics, hone skills, and become good at competing with other players.”
“The gameplay loop is fun and there are lots of potential for characters and locations.”
“The gameplay is the worst part; it's not surprising that this died a long while ago. The creature gameplay is just button mashing, and the gunplay is somehow a downgrade from every Resident Evil.”
“The game's lackluster graphics, shallow gameplay, and unstable performance make it a disgusting experience that is not worth the time or money.”
“I was hoping for a fun Resident Evil themed multiplayer third-person shooter; instead, I got a pile of hot steaming garbage with a terrible user interface and shallow gameplay.”
- graphics39 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, resembling titles from the PS3 era or even earlier, such as the Wii. While some appreciate the comic book art style, the overall consensus is that the visuals are lackluster, plagued by glitches, and fail to meet modern standards, especially when compared to recent entries in the Resident Evil franchise. Performance issues further exacerbate the graphical shortcomings, leading to a disappointing experience for many players.
“The art style, I absolutely love the comic book shading.”
“The game is great, the graphics amazing.”
“The visuals look good, I decided on removing the comic filter.”
“The game's lackluster graphics, shallow gameplay, and unstable performance make it a disgusting experience that is not worth the time or money.”
“My body aches from even looking at the piss-poor graphics that look like they were ripped directly from a 2008 Nintendo Wii game.”
“Graphics are grainy and look like something that could have been played on the original NES; the gameplay is just ridiculous, no real thought has to be put into gameplay, just run around like an idiot and shoot things.”
- monetization36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 58 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, featuring aggressive microtransactions and a battle pass system that detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers express frustration over the lack of content and variety, suggesting that the game feels like a minimum viable product designed primarily to extract money from players rather than provide a fulfilling gaming experience. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as greedy and poorly implemented, leading to a negative perception of the game's value.
“At least the monetization is better than Overwatch.”
“I guess the only positive is that it's not something they are charging separately for; it comes with Resident Evil Village, an actually good game, but there is no reason to have a battle pass and microtransactions here.”
“If Capcom is looking for a title they can keep pushing content for and add microtransactions to, they should obviously remake or recreate an outbreak style game.”
“The monetization in this game is disgusting given the lack of content such as maps and game modes.”
“Get rid of the battle pass microtransaction nonsense and you've got an inoffensive little multiplayer game, but with only 2 maps, barely any unlockables, and the worthless battle pass, this just isn't even worth installing.”
“It could become a great game, but now it's a bare-bones asset flip with cheap stun locking and overpowered invincible perks, plus the clear signs of greedy monetization.”
- story21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for a more robust narrative experience akin to traditional Resident Evil titles. Critics argue that the limited maps and lack of engaging content detract from the overall story, while some appreciate the multiplayer elements but feel they overshadow the narrative focus. Overall, players are calling for a return to a more story-driven format, emphasizing the need for co-op missions and richer storytelling to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Personally, I enjoy Resident Evil for a number of reasons, not just the storyline of the games (which is also amazing).”
“From a personal point of view, the Resident Evil platform should stay in its own single-player storytelling environment; it would be really nice to see their glory in the RE engine, and give us some online co-op elements if that fits the case.”
“In my opinion, Resident Evil is one of those games that builds up on its story, and if you take this out, you are left with a soulless game like this one.”
“But go ahead, keep pumping out this half-baked PvP slop for your narrative-focused, story-driven franchise.”
“Stop using this tactic of lumping the main game with some horrible PvP multiplayer to justify the main game's price, and instead give us what we actually want - a longer story game with more content or at least co-op, where we actually work together to survive.”
- humor21 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- -10 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its chaotic and poorly executed mechanics, leading to a mix of hilariously bad gameplay experiences that can be entertaining, especially when played with friends. While some players find the absurdity and unbalanced nature of the game amusing, others note that it lacks depth and substance, making it more of a comedic train wreck than a serious contender in its genre. Overall, the humor is described as a blend of unintentional comedy and goofy moments, making it a fun, albeit flawed, experience.
“This game is not really polished in my experience, I played this a bit with a friend of mine, and it's just hilarious how goofy this game is.”
“It's funny, stupid and a Konami-level rehash of engine assets.”
“Hilariously bad but in a good way, probably better if you can get a full lobby of friends.”
“The humor in this game falls flat; it tries too hard to be funny but ends up being cringeworthy instead.”
“I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and feel forced, making the experience more frustrating than enjoyable.”
“The attempts at humor are so poorly executed that they detract from the overall gameplay experience.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the nostalgic return of classic Resident Evil scores, while others criticize the repetitive nature of the single track used throughout matches. Many feel that the lack of variety in music and character themes detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, while the sound quality is praised, the limited musical selection has left players wanting more.
“After 118 hours, I never got bored of the music and sounds on my surround sound with bass.”
“Sounds great, plus the return of RE's musical scores, memorable characters, and equally memorable maps really remind you of all of Capcom's highlights.”
“As a former FPS player, I can say this game is nothing like I expected; the ease and music just feels great.”
“Only 2 maps at release and always the same music track, duh.”
“The same music track over and over (I love 'Looming Dread', it's one of my favorite tracks, but not on repeat for every character).”
“And the constant RE2 remake Hunk music loop is so tedious and obnoxious it made me mute the game's audio.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users noting stable performance and no significant frame drops, while others criticize its poor graphics and overall lack of polish. Despite running well on certain settings, many players feel the game is poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from its potential enjoyment. Overall, the optimization appears inconsistent, with some aspects performing well and others falling short.
“For performance, it runs well as expected from the RE engine.”
“+ No real frame drops, meaning the game is pretty optimized for performance on PC.”
“But the game feels very polished and very optimized.”
“The game's lackluster graphics, shallow gameplay, and unstable performance make it a disgusting experience that is not worth the time or money.”
“Performance is awful; despite running RE:V on max graphics, this game runs and looks terrible.”
“So playing your favorite RE character isn't an option, and as much as I love seeing old outfits be remade, it doesn't fix anything. Oh, and this game is terribly optimized.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as lacking, with many users expressing disappointment over the limited content and support, which has led to a perception of the game being "dead." However, some players appreciate the unique mechanics and fun experience, suggesting that with additional content and modes, the game could significantly improve its replay value.
“Overall fun experience, great replay value!”
“+ Unique mechanics that make the gameplay feel replayable.”
“If they put enough effort into adding a good amount of content (maps, playable characters, enemies, weapons, power-ups, etc.), this could be a good competitive game. Trying some modes like team deathmatch or something PvE could add a lot of replayability.”
“I think it is very sad; I wish Resistance received more support, or at the very least that RE:Verse would have gotten more game modes and replayability. Unfortunately, this game is already pretty dead, and I doubt we will see it emerge.”
“Expectations for this game, since it was delayed, were for more playable characters, monsters, and maps.”
“[h3]Replay value - 1/10:[/h3]”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant delays, glitches, and an overall unfinished feel. While some players find it enjoyable despite its issues, the consensus is that it suffers from bugs, unbalanced gameplay, and a lack of content, indicating a need for substantial improvements.
“Too much delay and glitches, and Capcom abandoned this game as if it never happened.”
“It's simply an unfinished, buggy, low content, low effort, low fun mess.”
“This game is unbalanced, buggy, and only has two maps, with one of those supposed to be Raccoon Police Department.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and unworthy of their time, especially with the necessity of linking a Capcom account, others note that it doesn't require excessive farming to progress. However, the repetitive nature of certain elements, like the music, can detract from the overall experience.
“Wow, I played one game and saw everyone as Ada Wong one-shotting everyone. This game was free for me, but I will not invest any more time in this trash. The only people playing are the unfortunate ones who bought the game and are grinding out the battle pass.”
“First thing you have to do when opening the game is go through the tedious process of creating or linking a Capcom account.”
“Has minuscule problems but definitely acceptable and can be fun or very grindy.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to "re:verse" is mixed, with players feeling a deep sense of disappointment due to its numerous bugs and empty queues, despite the nostalgic appeal of its DLC skins referencing beloved titles. There is a glimmer of hope that, if the game can improve and foster a welcoming community, it could transform into a meaningful addition to the franchise.
“I want to cry!”
“Maybe this one turns out to be a game changer from Capcom. It might succeed and become a multiplayer key in the franchise, if that happens and the fanbase and new player base heartwarmingly get welcomed by this game at the right time and the right way, unlike the same boring strategy over and over.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users feeling it fails to capture the essence of a traditional single-player Resident Evil experience. Critics describe it as lacking depth and immersion, with some labeling it as one of the worst entries in the franchise. While a few users suggest it might be worth trying if obtained for free, the overall sentiment is disappointment in its rushed execution and clunky gameplay.
“Above all, it is the gameplay, the atmosphere, and the fun factor that keeps games alive for me, and when you throw in PvP, there is lots of random stuff happening!”
“It's very okay-ish; doesn't hold the atmosphere of playing a single-player Resident Evil game, but if you got it for free, it may be worth a try.”
“Just terrible... possibly the worst Resident Evil game out there. The atmosphere is completely non-existent in the game, the play style is clunky as hell, and there's nothing good about this game. Just terrible... so disappointed, completely rushed product.”