The ONE Problem Critics Found in RE9 #usa

Resident Evil Requiem broke records when it came out: 5 million copies in 5 days, the fastest-selling Resident Evil ever. But over 200 critics kept coming back to the same problem. It didn't feel like one game. It felt like two. 🟢 Grace's half: first-person survival horror, 8 inventory slots, infected who repeated their old lives (the chef in the kitchen, the lounge singer), and blood crafting where every drop was ammo or healing. 🔴 Leon's half: third person, hatchet parries, insane action, and a motorcycle chase through the ruins of Raccoon City. The facts (checked 12 Oct 2026): • Released 27 Feb 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. • 5 million sold in 5 days (Capcom, 4 Mar 2026); over 8 million by 30 June 2026. • Metacritic: 89 (PS5), 90 (Switch 2), 92 (PC), 93 (Xbox Series X) from 201 critic reviews. RE7: 86. Village: 84. RE6: 67. RE5: 83. • Eurogamer (5/5): "a nostalgic, fan-thrilling victory lap". GameSpot (8/10): leans on nostalgia, but "knows its greatest hits". • Eight months later, it's nominated for Console Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 (winners on 11 Nov). My verdict: a solid 9/10. Which half did you like more: Grace's or Leon's? 👇 Footage: Resident Evil Requiem trailers © CAPCOM. Gameplay captures: Video Game News, The Spicy Ghost, i'm playing it!, CDG, Champs Network, GameSpot (Capcom showcase). Music: "The Drive", Resident Evil 4 © CAPCOM. Used for commentary and review. #residentevil #residentevilrequiem #re9