Resident Evil Requiem Reviews & Game Length

The Ranking

90.07%

Overall Rank: 907 Score based on 10 reviews

Description

Platforms: PC, Switch2, PS and Xbox | Release Date: February 27, 2026

How Long to Beat: A standard playthrough focusing mostly on the narrative generally falls in the ~10–16 hours range, with many players and early estimates clustering around 12–14 hours for an average first run.

Genres: Resident Evil Requiem blends multiple styles that define modern survival horror while honoring the franchise’s past.

Critic Reviews

Game Rant – 100/100: Calls Resident Evil Requiem a horror-gaming masterpiece with a perfectly polished blend of gripping story, intoxicating gameplay, eye-popping graphics and a blood-pumping soundtrack—declaring it one of the best games Capcom has made.
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Destructoid – 95/100: Praises the game as an exceptionally well-made nostalgia romp that elevates everything special about the series, showcasing both survival horror and action in a satisfying package.
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PC Gamer – 92/100: Highlights how Requiem successfully wraps the best elements of previous Resident Evil games into one, with excellent action set pieces and satisfying weapon handling, making it one of the most fun entries.
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IGN – 90/100: Says the game splices tension and action into a highly infectious experience, signaling the return of a series legend and introducing a likable new lead, with scarier enemies and intense boss fights.
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GamesRadar+ – 90/100: Describes Requiem as the most cinematic, bloody, and emotionally engaging moment in the franchise to date, with dual protagonists offering balanced, compelling gameplay and strong set pieces.
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TechRadar Gaming – 80/100: Commends the strong first half for masterfully blending horror and action, though criticizes the latter sections for becoming more action-oriented with a sloppy plot.
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DualShockers – ~90/100 (9/10): Enthusiastically rates the game around 9/10, praising its blend of scares and action and expressing excitement for fans, despite noting that some series tropes persist.
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But Why Tho? – ~90/100 (9/10): Reviewer gives a 9/10, calling it an excellent culmination of the series that respects its history and delivers both tension and action through the contrasting playstyles of Grace and Leon.
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IGN (from Reddit thread) – 9/10: A community-reported IGN review scores the game 9/10, reflecting high praise from one of the industry’s major outlets for its blend of survival horror and action.
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DualShockers (reddit variant) – 9/10: Another community-shared DualShockers rating reiterates a 9/10 score, celebrating the game’s terrifying moments and satisfying gameplay loop while acknowledging that it may lean on established series strengths.