Resident Evil Requiem Review Roundup: How the Gaming Press Rates Capcom’s Survival Horror

On February 27, a very special kind of survival horror awaits you: according to the gaming press, Resident Evil Requiem is a true highlight of the series. We summarize the latest review scores.

We have good news and bad news for you. First, the bad news: on February 27, Capcom throws you into the middle of a nightmare where you must escape death time and again. The good news: Resident Evil Requiem is only a game — and not just a nightmare, but also a dream come true for fans of action-horror adventures. The gaming press now confirms what Resident Evil fans have long hoped for: RE Requiem is a worthy sequel released for the 30th anniversary of the iconic horror franchise. Some reviewers even consider Requiem the peak of the Resident Evil series. Here are the current review scores (as of 25.02.2026). On Metacritic, the Critics Score currently stands at 91 points. Wonderful!

Let’s start with a few quotes from the German gaming press. GameStar is full of praise in its review of Resident Evil Requiem. “The new king of modern survival horror has arrived, and its name is Resident Evil Requiem,” reads the headline. Score: 91/100. RE Requiem is described as nothing less than the “crown” of the series.

PC Games Hardware focused on the game’s technical aspects and put the title through extensive benchmark testing. For the reviewers, the game is a well-optimized “path tracing showcase.” “Even with classic rasterization, the game impresses with excellent optimization and surprisingly moderate requirements — even older graphics cards achieve solid frame rates,” the conclusion states. It continues: “Ray tracing noticeably elevates the visuals to a modern level without disproportionately impacting performance. The biggest highlight, however, is the newly implemented path tracing. Global illumination, stunning reflections, and a much more coherent lighting atmosphere create a noticeable boost in immersion.”

Eurogamer Germany awarded Requiem 4 out of 5 stars, while the English-language Eurogamer site gave it a full 5 stars. According to the German editorial team, some boss fights are a bit “too simplistic,” and the finale does not fully meet expectations. On the other hand, gameplay variety, characters with distinct playstyles, and an “interesting story” deeply rooted in Resident Evil lore stand out. In short: a “best-of Resident Evil that we deserve.”

Resident Evil Requiem Review Scores — PC Overview

• Eurogamer International: 100
• Xbox Tavern: 100
• Gamersky: 92
• PC Gamer: 92
• GameStar: 91
• IGN International: 90
• GameGrin: 90
• SECTOR: 90
• TheSixthAxis: 90
• Vandal: 90
• PC Games: 85
• Jeuxvideo: 85
• MGG: 85
• IGN Turkey: 80
• IGN Germany: 80

Everything you need to know about the release of Resident Evil Requiem — including preload and launch times, the best trailers, system requirements, and more — can be found in our release overview. Steam keys are delivered immediately after purchase, allowing you to start preloading right away.

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