Resident Evil 7: Biohazard reinvents the series with a tense first-person perspective, returning survival horror to claustrophobic spaces, scarce resources, and methodical exploration in the decaying Baker estate.
- Developer/Publisher: Capcom
- Year/Platforms: 2017 on PC/PS4/Xbox One (PS VR support); later on PS5/Xbox Series via upgrades
- Genre: Survival horror (first-person)
- Core mechanics: Resource management, key-and-lock progression, handcrafted puzzles, limited ammo, boss encounters
- Notable: Soft reboot that revitalized the franchise, atmospheric sound design and VR mode heighten immersion