Resident Evil: Revelations is a game which, while not revolutionary, respects the essence of the saga. Its story, though interesting at the outset, lacks depth and struggles to hold attention over the long term. The game strikes a good balance between action and horror, with well-balanced combat, moments of exploration and effective resource management. There are iconic characters such as Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield, and some puzzle-based sections are reminiscent of the franchise's early games.

However, the game suffers from some clumsiness, particularly in its character design, where some characters appear cartoonish and almost laughable. Attempts at comic relief fall flat, making the experience visually offbeat. Despite these shortcomings, Revelations succeeds in creating an immersive atmosphere, although it lacks genuine moments of fear, with jump scares poorly placed.

One positive point of the game lies in its main setting, Queen Zenobia, which recreates the claustrophobic atmosphere of the first opuses. The bestiary, though repetitive, makes it easy to identify the most dangerous enemies. The soundtrack supports the atmosphere well, even if it's not memorable.

In terms of gameplay, Revelations falls somewhere between the rigidity of RE4 and the fluidity of RE6. Movements, inherited from the 3DS version, may seem strange, but the game is pleasant to handle on the PC. It encourages a thoughtful approach, with dodging sometimes difficult to master, and offers a good challenge, particularly in Infernal mode. Despite its artistic and narrative imperfections, the game remains enjoyable and well worth playing, especially for fans of the series.

Note: This is essentially a summary version of my entire review of the game, which is basically in French.

Review also available in French here[www.senscritique.com]

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The only revelation I had is that this game kind of sucks. The difficulty is inconsistent; it's either too easy or too hard. It feels clunky and unwieldy. Don't be fooled by the recurring characters like Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, the story is pretty irrelevant to the main games, and from what I understand so is Revelations 2. I haven't played Revelations 2, but if it's anything like this one I'll definitely skip it.