The early hours of RE7 are some of the most intense in gaming history, as Jack Baker relentlessly stalks you through the house.
Calibration Overview
"A masterclass in tension and atmosphere that falters in its final act."
How we calculate this ➔Calibration Shape
The Final Calibration
Resident Evil 7 is a brilliant return to roots. The Baker mansion is one of the most memorable settings in horror history. However, its 'Calibrated' score is negatively impacted by the Wrecked Ship and Salt Mine sections - the third act loses the frightening mystery in favor of linear combat and repetitive molded enemies. The technical jump to RE Engine was revolutionary, providing incredible realism for 2017.
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The Calibration Team
Editorial Board
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The Calibrated Verdict
A masterclass in tension and atmosphere that falters in its final act.
88.0
Final ScorePros
- + Incredible atmosphere in the mansion
- + Terrifying Baker family villains
- + Revolutionary first-person shift
Cons
- - Linear and boring third act
- - Limited enemy variety (Molded)
The Calibration Matrix
Weighting Mode: Standard (1.0)
30 Discrete Metrics
Visuals & Presentation
Graphics and UI.
Texture Fidelity
9Score
1.0Weight
Lighting & Shadows
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Art Direction
9.5Score
1.0Weight
UI/UX Design
9Score
1.0Weight
Animation Quality
9Score
1.0Weight
Audio & Sound Design
Music and sounds.
Soundtrack
8.5Score
1.0Weight
Voice Acting
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Environmental Audio
10Score
1.0Weight
Combat SFX
8.5Score
1.0Weight
Audio Mixing
9Score
1.0Weight
Gameplay & Mechanics
Core loop and loop.
Core Combat Loop
8Score
1.0Weight
AI Competence
8.5Score
1.0Weight
Progression Systems
8.5Score
1.0Weight
Exploration & Discovery
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Innovation & Originality
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Story & Narrative
Writing and characters.
Main Plot
7.5Score
1.0Weight
Side Content
8.5Score
1.0Weight
World-Building
9Score
1.0Weight
Character Development
9Score
1.0Weight
Player Agency
6Score
1.0Weight
Performance & Technical
Stability and polish.
Optimization & Stability
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Image Clarity
9Score
1.0Weight
Control Responsiveness
8.5Score
1.0Weight
Accessibility
7Score
1.0Weight
Technical Polish
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Value & Retention
Content volume.
Content Volume
8Score
1.0Weight
Replayability
8.5Score
1.0Weight
Post-Launch Support
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Monetization Ethics
10Score
1.0Weight
Overall Value
9.5Score
1.0Weight
Total weighted score is calculated using the harmonic mean of category averages. See our Methodology for deep calibration details.
