Opinion of a long time RE fan
Firstly, let me state that this is not an 'evolution' of the franchise, at best it plays upon the fringes of the RE universe with a few nods to the past. At worst it bastardises the franchise, utilises broken mechanics, and devolves into total tadpole sh*t.
Ever the optimist, let's start with the good;
-a variety of campaigns make for a content rich game
-monsters can have great design aspects
-upgradeable skills
The bad;
-clunky controls
-horrible inventory system
-lack of exploration/level design
-inconsistent production value
-aiming is slightly off
-rubbish enemy AI
-action scenes/fights flop as unclear objectives are presented
-respawning zombie herds
-zombies with machine-guns!
In summary, a let down. A lack of polish and dodgy controls make this feel and play like a rushed effort. This is a game that is peppered with potential, but a lack of time, love and probably money constantly jar the experience.
A real shame. I was rooting for this to work.