Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose - Winters' Expansion

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 35 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • replayability
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The Resident Evil Village: Winters’ Expansion is a nice bundle of story and gameplay content that managed to engage and entertain me despite being a short-lived experience.

"Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose - Winters' Expansion" is a single-player Horror Action DLC, continuing the story of Ethan Winters' daughter, Rose. As a new mode, players will explore Rose's inner world, facing supernatural enemies and unraveling a masterful narrative. The expansion is set to release along with the rest of Winters' Expansion and as part of the Gold Edition on October 28, 2022.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
story10 positive mentions
atmosphere1 negative mentions
  • Shadows of Rose offers a deeper insight into Rosemary Winters and her character, providing a unique narrative experience for fans.
  • The addition of a third-person mode and new characters in Mercenaries mode enhances replayability and adds variety to gameplay.
  • The expansion features memorable scares, excellent sound design, and inventive sequences that contribute to a high-quality experience.
  • Shadows of Rose is criticized for its short runtime and reliance on reused assets, leaving players wanting more depth.
  • The story feels lightweight and doesn't significantly impact the overall Resident Evil narrative, making it less essential for some players.
  • The transition between third-person gameplay and first-person cutscenes can be jarring, affecting immersion.
  • story25 mentions

    The "story" aspect of Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion has received mixed reviews, with many praising the new narrative, "Shadows of Rose," for its psychological horror elements and engaging protagonist, while others criticize its brevity and reliance on familiar locations. Although the expansion adds depth to the overall experience, some players feel it lacks critical storytelling weight and suffers from uneven pacing and gameplay mechanics. Overall, it offers a satisfying continuation of the main game's story, but its short length and some design choices may leave fans wanting more.

    • “The Winters' expansion not only offers players a chance to return to this fantastic survival horror world but also asks gamers to experience a touching yet horrifying story that takes place after the events of the main game.”
    • “Seriously, Shadows of Rose is Resident Evil storytelling at its absolute best.”
    • “But the real tour de force here is Shadows of Rose, a storyline that offers a more psychological style of horror than the franchise usually plays in and is worth every penny.”
    • “The story is lightweight and doesn't feel critical.”
    • “Its story is short and the third-person mode takes out some of the scares.”
    • “Too short an experience to really delve into Rose's story; narrative twists are far too obvious, and the reuse of locations is disappointing when compared to the more creative additions.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay in Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion offers a mix of engaging mechanics and inventive sequences, though it is criticized for its short length and cumbersome stealth elements. While the introduction of new abilities and a third-person perspective adds variety, the experience is marred by excessive cutscenes and a lightweight story. Overall, it provides a satisfying conclusion to the Winters family narrative, but may not be deemed essential for the franchise.

    • “The Resident Evil Village: Winters' expansion is a nice bundle of story and gameplay content that managed to engage and entertain me despite being a short-lived experience.”
    • “With some incredibly inventive sequences, enjoyable puzzles, and the usual Resident Evil gameplay loop, Capcom sends the story of the Winters family out on a high.”
    • “Third-person mode offers a completely new gameplay experience for the main game; the Mercenaries mode feels fully fleshed out now.”
    • “Rose's powers don't evolve until a long-winded final boss battle, and stealth gameplay is a tad cumbersome in third-person.”
    • “The story DLC is abysmally short, and interesting new abilities are unexplained unless control tutorials are turned on first. Paying for the privilege to grind for new mercenary characters is frustrating, and the transition from third-person gameplay to first-person cutscenes is a bit jarring.”
    • “When we look back at Resident Evil Village, the Winters’ expansion probably won’t be considered an essential part of it for either story or gameplay reasons.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The Winters' expansion for Resident Evil Village enhances replayability with new characters and a third-person camera mode, though some feel it doesn't fully realize the game's potential. The addition of new puzzles and expanded Mercenaries mode also contributes positively, making it a worthwhile experience for fans seeking more content. Overall, while there are improvements, the replayability remains somewhat limited compared to its full potential.

    • “The 'Shadows of Rose' expansion is a decent story and worth playing through for fans, and the third-person camera in the base game gives an extra little bump of replayability.”
    • “I enjoyed the new puzzles in 'Shadows of Rose'. The 'Mercenaries: Additional Orders' vastly expands the mode with great new characters and locations. The third-person view adds some replayability to the base game.”
    • “Decent value for the price, offers a slightly more familiar Resident Evil experience. New characters for Mercenaries offer further replayability in an already fun mode, and the third-person camera mode is a welcome addition.”
    • “The Winters' expansion for Resident Evil Village breathes new life into an already top-notch survival horror ride with a strong story DLC, but other improvements for replayability don’t exactly push the game to its full potential.”
    • “Shadows of Rose is a decent story and worth playing through for fans, and the third-person camera in the base game gives an extra little bump of replayability.”
    • “I enjoyed the new puzzles in Shadows of Rose. The Mercenaries: Additional Orders vastly expands the mode with great new characters and locations. The third-person view adds some replayability to the base game.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the developers have successfully elevated the atmosphere in the game, creating a more frightening and grounded experience while maintaining the outlandish elements that characterized Resident Evil Village. The inclusion of shadows of rose exemplifies this commitment to enhancing the overall ambiance.

    • “The addition of shadows in the game shows that the developers know they raised the bar with Resident Evil Village and wanted to top it with a more frightening and grounded atmosphere while keeping things as outlandish as they were in Resident Evil Village.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The Winters' expansion immerses players in a poignant and chilling narrative that unfolds after the main game, enhancing the emotional depth of the survival horror experience.

    • “The winter expansion not only offers players a chance to return to this fantastic survival horror world but also asks gamers to experience a touching yet horrifying story that takes place after the events of the main game.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really pulls you in, making you feel their struggles and triumphs throughout the journey.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it left a lasting impact on me long after I finished playing.”
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