Resident Evil Village
Capcom
Resident Evil Village is Capcom's 2021 survival horror game and a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7. You play as Ethan Winters, whose daughter is kidnapped, leading him to a mysterious village in Eastern Europe ruled by four strange lords, including the very tall Lady Dimitrescu, who became a pop-culture sensation when the game launched.
Cafe guide
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Village is played in first person, and it mixes horror with more action than its predecessor.
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Each lord rules a different area: a gothic castle, a haunted house, a flooded reservoir and a factory, and each area has a very different tone. One section is widely considered one of the scariest in the series; others are more about combat and exploration.
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Beyond the campaign, there is The Mercenaries, an arcade mode where you race to kill enemies for points.
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The Gold Edition adds a third-person view and the Shadows of Rose expansion, which follows Ethan's daughter Rose.
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Playing it at a cafe
Village is a single-player experience, but it is a good game to watch with friends or take turns playing.
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Horror on a big screen with a good headset in a dark corner of the cafe is a very different experience from playing at home with the lights on.
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Recommended setup
A PS5 or PC with a good GPU.
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Use a headset if possible. The game is rated M.
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If you are new
Break crates and search everywhere for ammo and crafting materials.
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Sell treasures to the Duke, the merchant, and buy upgrades. Block attacks with the guard button to reduce damage. Aim for the head, but be ready to back off and reload. Hunt animals for meals that permanently boost your health.
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Planning your time
The main story takes around 10 hours.
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A two-hour cafe session covers the opening and the castle section.
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Best for
Horror fans, Resident Evil fans who want to continue Ethan's story, and players who like a mix of scares and action.
Trailer & screenshots
