https://www.theguardian.com/games/2021/may/05/resident-evil-village-review-nerve-shredding-descent-into-horror > PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X; CapcomThe action careers superbly through spooky gothic castles and underground complexes where monsters and a bloodsucking femme fatale lie in wait > It has been four years since Resident Evil 7 rescued the series from its action-heavy nadir and returned to the roots of survival horror: jump scares, and elaborate puzzles involving unattractive oil paintings. Now, Village seeks to bring back some of the gunplay introduced in Resident Evil 4 without losing the tension and dread. The result is a delightfully schlocky survival horror adventure that makes constant references to earlier games – and will bring much joy to fans.