Resident Evil 7: Guides, Secrets, and Features

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is the latest entry of the long-running survival horror series. Rather than focus on the more blockbuster action stylings of recent entries, the game re-embraces the haunting, atmospheric terror of earlier games. It puts you in control of Ethan Winters, who is looking for his missing wife. His search eventually leads him to a derelict plantation mansion owned by the Baker family, a group of murderous psychopaths that attack and imprison him.

With the game finally out, we've compiled our most important features, guides, and videos detailing everything you need to know about this horrifying new entry.

The Review

"By the end of the campaign, I was ready for the game to be over, but that's okay. RE7 ends just as it starts to outstay its welcome, and after the fact, I felt like I'd survived a truly harrowing journey. The boss fights may be slightly inconsistent and certain sections might drag after a while, but RE7 is still a remarkable success. It has a clear vision and executes it with impressive patience and precision. By returning to horror, Resident Evil has once again become something special." -- Scott Butterworth [Full review]

Guides and More

Guides

• Where to Find Every Antique Coin
• How To Solve The Game's Hardest Puzzle
• What To Do With The Game's Broken Handgun And Model Shotgun
• Here’s What Beating The Game Unlocks

Going In-Depth

• How Resident Evil 7 Fits Into The Series' Universe
• What Does Resident Evil 7 Mean For The Future Of VR?
• Graphics Comparison

GameSpot Studios: Reviving Resident Evil

In this two-part series about Resident Evil 7, we talk to Capcom about its process of reviving the Resident Evil franchise. Watch the first part in the video below, where we talk about how Resident Evil changed video games, speak to developers it influenced, and chart its decline. And then view the second part where we interview Capcom about the lessons it has learned from recent titles, its decision to reimagine the series, and the influences of modern indie horror titles.

For the video series, we conducted hours of behind-the-scenes interviews with Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi, as well as producers Masachika Kawata and Jun Takeuchi. Take a look at our complete interview transcript containing everything they had to say.

Gameplay Videos

• Max PC Settings Gameplay--Here's what the game looks like on PC with all of the settings maxed out.
• Resident Evil 7 GameSpot Let's Play--Watch our desperate fight for survival against the foul Baker family during the first hour of the game. Beware of minor spoilers.
• The GameSpot Staff Plays Resident Evil 7 In VR--We had some people sit down and play a bit of RE7 using the PS4's VR headset just to see how scary it could be.
• Resident Evil 7 Livestream With Capcom--We sit down with Capcom to play through an hour of the game.
• *SPOILERS* All Known Endings--This video shows all the endings in the game. Watch at your own discretion.

For more on Resident Evil 7, check out the news stories below.

• Resident Evil 7 Review Roundup
• Capcom Not Bringing Resident Evil To Nintendo Switch
• Resident Evil 7 Supports Microsoft's Cross-Buy System on Xbox One and PC
• Free Resident Evil 7 DLC Chapter Arrives This Spring