Resident Evil 9 (Requiem) Reviews:

The reviews are in, and Resident Evil 9 is dominating. Resident Evil Requiem achieved a 92/100 on Xbox, 91/100 on PC, 90/100 on Switch 2, and an 88/100 on PS5, resulting in an average Metascore of 90/100. This makes it the highest-rated mainline Resident Evil game since 2005’s Resident Evil 4.

That’s not hype. That’s fact.

The Verdict: Universal Acclaim

Capcom has crafted the best installment in the franchise in decades, refining every aspect to an outstanding level and earning a nomination for Game of the Year.

Here’s what the numbers actually mean: Out of 110+ critic reviews, 96% gave positive reviews, 4% gave mixed reviews, and 0% gave negative reviews. This isn’t controversial. Critics agree.

Perfect Scores Across the Board

The praise is universal:

• GameRant (100/100): “Resident Evil Requiem’s gripping story and intoxicating gameplay blend are wrapped up in a perfectly-polished experience with eye-popping graphics.”
• Destructoid (95/100): “An exceptionally well-made nostalgia romp that elevates everything special about the series, showcasing the pinnacle of both survival horror and action horror.”
• Nintendo Life (9/10): “A love letter that celebrates RE’s origins; one that will have you grinning from ear to ear until the credits roll.”
• PC Gamer (92/100): “Miraculously succeeds with very few moments which left me wanting more.”
• IGN (90/100): “Successfully splices two separate strains of survival horror together into the one highly infectious new mutation.”

Why RE9 Is Winning With Critics

The Dual Protagonist Magic

Rather than blending horror and action into one experience, Requiem creates two distinct experiences that each capture the best parts of Resident Evil.

Grace Ashcroft’s campaign: A slow, frightening, gory haunted house story following an everyday person using RE7’s first-person horror approach.

Leon’s campaign: A fast-paced, panic-inducing experience starring an action hero drawing directly from Resident Evil 4’s third-person action.

Reviewers keep saying the same thing: this shouldn’t work, but it does.

The Graphics Are Next-Gen

The game looks stunning. Switch 2 reviewers specifically praised how impressively well the title runs on Nintendo’s new hardware, with one outlet calling it one of the first day-and-date games that truly holds its own visually.

PC players get even more: path-traced lighting, ray-traced global illumination, reflections, and shadows that push the RE Engine to its absolute limit.

The Story Respects the Legacy

Resident Evil Requiem confidently honours the franchise’s legacy by bringing Leon back while laying groundwork for the future with a compelling new character Grace Ashcroft.

This isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. The story earns it.

The One Criticism: Pacing Issues

Not everything is perfect. The series’ most confident game in the last decade opens strong but lags in its second half.

TechRadar Gaming (80/100) noted Requiem shines in its first half, masterfully blending horror and action, but the formula isn’t maintained in latter sections which devolve into fan-service moments.

This is legitimate. Some reviewers feel the game relies too heavily on nostalgia rather than moving the franchise forward. But even critics making this point still recommend buying it.

How It Ranks Against Other RE Games

RE9 is the second-best RE game ever made (if you count remakes). For a fully original game, it’s the best since RE4 in 2005.

Who Should Buy This?

Horror fans – Grace’s portion draws directly from the classic Resident Evil formula, forcing you to wander with limited weapons and ammo while avoiding undead.

Action fans – Leon’s sections deliver exactly what RE4 fans love: combat, weapons, and high-octane chaos.

Story lovers – Lore-heavy narrative with copious easter eggs creates the ultimate expression of Resident Evil.

Newcomers – You can jump in without playing every previous game and still enjoy the story.

Franchise loyalists – This game was made with you in mind.

Should You Buy It?

Yes. Resident Evil Requiem is the rare game that delivers on franchise expectations while standing as its own excellent experience, backed by a proven formula, passionate fan base, and the reliable RE Engine.

The only reason not to buy it: if you hate both horror and action. Everyone else should pick it up.

Resident Evil 9 (Requiem) is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. $69.99

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