Compare The Outer Worlds 2 vs Resident Evil Requiem

One reviewer praised the way difficulty and accessibility were balanced rather than treating options as a pure checklist.

Enemy AI was sharply split between smart tactical behavior and complaints about idling, aggro, detection, or rough enemy decisions.

Enemy behavior was often praised as eerie and strategic, though one review found a later stalker overused.

Aiming was mostly better and more natural, but one reviewer still found the reticle a little slippery.

Aiming evidence was mixed: Grace’s shaky aim reinforced vulnerability, while Switch 2 gyro aiming was criticized as poor for horizontal aim.

Animation quality was mixed to negative, mostly due to janky or weak animation comments.

Animation quality received positive evidence through praise for Leon’s reload animations.

Art direction was mostly praised for color, personality, and alien worlds, though one reviewer preferred the first game's grounded look.

Art direction was praised for grotesque beauty and an effective old/new visual mix.

Atmosphere was praised for oppressive planets, overwhelming corporate spaces, and a strong sense of place.

Atmosphere was a major strength, with tense staging, lighting, audio, and Switch 2 presentation preserving the mood.

Boss design split reviewers sharply, from excellent and varied encounters to weak, forgettable, or underwhelming boss fights.

Bug frequency was mixed, with several reviewers noting annoying or persistent bugs and others saying issues were minor.

Bug frequency was praised by one reviewer who reported no bugs or wall clips.

Third-person camera implementation was criticized as uncomfortable by one reviewer.

Camera behavior was praised for making first- and third-person play feel effective, though the choice also shapes the experience heavily.

Character development was mixed, with some praise for relationship growth but several complaints about unmemorable or thin characters.

Character development evidence centered on Grace’s growth and consistency, with reviewers finding her arc effective.

The companion roster drew mixed reactions, from mostly memorable faction representatives to a separate view that no one truly stood out.

Checkpointing drew criticism from one reviewer who reported being set back 30 minutes after dying.

Combat was widely seen as a major improvement, especially gunplay, though melee feel and RPG-shooter limitations kept some scores mixed.

Combat drew broad praise for weight, weapon handling, Leon’s action toolkit, and entertaining encounters, though one review noted some harassment-style friction.

Companion AI drew negative comments for reckless combat behavior and frequent deaths.

Content variety was mixed, with one review arguing expanded quantity sometimes came at the cost of depth.

Content variety was praised for breadth, though some wanted the smaller experiences expanded further.

Controls were praised for snappier, more responsive shooting and better weapon heft.

Controls were praised as responsive and purpose-built, with reviewers saying characters did what they expected and combat balanced heft with responsiveness.

The main loop of talking, looting, fighting, and resolving problems your way was praised as satisfying and strongly role-play driven.

Crafting was generally seen as strategic and interesting, especially the blood/injector system, though one reviewer found it weird.

Crash stability was mixed, from one-crash praise to reports of hard crashes or repeated crashes in a specific area.

Crash stability was praised in a performance review that reported no hard crashes.

Cross-save support was positively noted when saves moved between Xbox and PC.

Dialogue was praised for branching options, smooth integration of background choices, and rewarding nonviolent solutions.

Dialogue quality was mixed between enjoyable deadpan jokes and criticism that Leon could sound corny or caricatured.

Difficulty was mixed: some liked the challenge and fairness, while others noted reverse difficulty or uneven spikes.

Difficulty balance was mixed: some praised flexible challenge, while others felt the game had too much firepower or lacked a hardcore mode.

The motorcycle action sequence was praised as one of the most fun moments in the series.

Economy balance drew criticism from one reviewer who found bits and faction standing underdeveloped.

Resource balance was praised for forcing tactical decisions about injectors, ammo, and room-clearing.

Emotional impact was limited in mixed reviews, with satire and tone sometimes keeping decisions from landing deeply.

Emotional impact was a clear strength for reviewers moved by Grace, Leon, and the story’s legacy themes.

Endgame content drew criticism when the level cap arrived before some arcs or final hours, reducing reward momentum.

Endgame content was a repeated concern, especially the lack of Mercenaries or similarly meaningful side content.

Enemy variety was a repeated low point in IGN-aligned reviews, especially repeated creatures across planets.

Enemy variety was praised through zombies with different retained behaviors and personalities.

Environmental detail was praised for purposeful design, interiors, environmental storytelling, and handcrafted spaces.

Environmental detail was praised for corridors and spaces that felt time-worn and secretive.

Exploration was generally rewarding and purposeful, though some reviewers found open stretches empty or unrewarding.

Exploration and backtracking were praised when the layouts made revisiting spaces enjoyable rather than tedious.

Facial animations were specifically praised as increasingly impressive later in the game.

Faithfulness to the franchise was praised for refining the series, keeping its soul, and moving closer to Obsidian's RPG promise.

Faithfulness to franchise was consistently praised as a love letter or culmination that honors Resident Evil’s history.

Fast travel was useful and sometimes praised, though lack of interplanetary fast travel frustrated one reviewer.

Frame rate evidence ranged from smooth 60 FPS praise to concerns about 4K performance and quality/performance tradeoffs.

Frame rate stability was praised on Switch 2 for a mostly consistent 60 fps with minor dips.

Fun factor was mostly positive, though some reviewers tied their enjoyment to tolerance for repetition, pacing, or familiar design.

Fun factor was very strong overall, with reviewers repeatedly describing the game as exciting, entertaining, and highly enjoyable.

Reviewers generally liked the RPG systems, build options, and reactive mechanics, though a few found familiar systems less imaginative.

Gameplay mechanics were usually praised for combining survival horror and action cleanly, with Grace’s sections singled out as especially strong.

Graphics were generally positive, with vibrant worlds and improved visuals, though some character models or performance-mode compromises drew criticism.

Graphics quality was consistently praised across platforms, from PS5 presentation to Switch 2 fidelity.

Grind level was mixed: IGN found the RPG grind compelling, while RPGFan said repetitive tasks and level-cap timing hurt motivation.

Handheld suitability was praised because the Switch 2 version looked and ran well both docked and handheld.

Horror tension was broadly praised, especially Grace’s early sections, though some reviews found the scares frontloaded or less intense than past entries.

Immersion was limited in one review where the ship never felt like home.

Immersion was praised through Grace’s vulnerability and how strongly it affected player behavior.

Innovation was split between praise for the flaws system and criticism that broader mechanics felt unimaginative.

Innovation drew praise where reviewers saw Requiem as a step forward or ambitious new baseline for the franchise.

One reviewer found the broader RPG structure easy to grasp despite its added ambition.

Dense openings and dungeon spaces earned strong praise, with reviewers singling out alternate routes and thoughtful layouts.

Level design was a major strength, especially the care center’s loops, agency, and interconnected mansion-like structure.

Load times were praised as reasonably short in one cross-platform review.

Load times received strong praise for being nearly nonexistent.

Loot was praised as meaningful, rewarding, and varied enough to support distinct builds.

Lore depth was praised where new factions made Arcadia feel deeper and more distinct than the first game.

Lore depth was praised for giving long-time fans a lot to sift through.

Navigation drew criticism for unclear markers, map cursor issues, and unintuitive routes.

Map and navigation design was praised as a useful tool for tracking rooms and missed resources.

Menus and inventory drew mixed-to-negative reactions, especially inventory patience, UI bugs, and clutter.

Microtransaction impact was praised indirectly through the absence of greedy monetization practices.

Major missions and tentpole scenarios were praised for puzzle-box structure, role-play opportunities, and varied routes.

Mission variety was criticized by one reviewer who felt objectives repeated too often.

Monetization fairness was praised because the game was described as free of greedy practices.

Movement was usually considered improved and freer, helped by mobility options, though fall damage and melee sluggishness drew criticism.

Narrative quality ranged from excellent political intrigue and strong story beats to complaints about a weak, predictable, or flat core story.

Narrative quality was polarized, with some calling the story strong or captivating and others finding it disappointing, messy, or thin.

Onboarding and character setup were mostly praised for immediately expressing background, traits, and build identity.

Onboarding was praised for easing players into story and lore without demanding deep series knowledge immediately.

Open-zone design drew mixed reactions, with compact areas praised but barren spaces and shallow depth criticized.

Originality was moderate, with one reviewer describing the sequel as incremental rather than transformative.

Originality was mixed: reviewers liked the structure and perspective split, but several felt the game was safe, familiar, or too referential.

Pacing was the most consistent caveat, with slow first acts, uneven zones, or late-game drag appearing in several reviews.

Pacing was the most discussed tradeoff: many praised the action-horror balance, while others found the character split lopsided or jarring.

Performance optimization was mixed but generally acceptable, with strong platform reports offset by rough PC or ray-tracing complaints.

Performance optimization was generally strong, with multiple reviewers calling performance solid or flawless.

Platform-specific support was criticized on Switch 2 for not meaningfully using mouse, touchscreen, or useful gyro features.

Polish was mixed, balancing technical reliability improvements against uneven design and jank.

Polish was praised in reviews that saw Requiem as a polished, confident fusion of old and new Resident Evil.

Progression, perks, flaws, and no-respec commitment were widely praised, though level-cap and respec complaints created some friction.

Leon’s progression system was viewed positively as a fairly fleshed-out way to build out his arsenal.

One reviewer enjoyed shaping an idiot-savant commander, supporting protagonist role-play appeal.

Protagonist appeal was strong where reviewers called Grace the standout lead.

Puzzle support was praised where gadgets expanded both combat and puzzle-solving options.

Puzzle design landed unevenly: one review liked the body-part riddles, while another said puzzles lacked focus overall.

Quest design was split: several reviewers loved the branching checks and side content, while others saw busywork or inconsequential side quests.

Replay value was a major strength, with reviewers wanting additional runs for alternate builds, choices, paths, and endings.

Replay value was mixed: several reviewers liked unlocks and repeat runs, while others lamented thin post-game offerings or weaker second playthroughs.

Reviewers strongly praised the freedom to solve situations through speech, stealth, combat, skills, traits, and prior discoveries.

Side characters and companions were divisive: many praised their faction ties and quests, while others found them uneven or unmemorable.

Skill depth was praised for meaningful specialization, tough choices, and builds that affected both dialogue and combat.

Sound design and radio presentation were praised for adding flavor and helping scenes land.

Sound design was repeatedly praised as a major driver of fear and atmosphere.

Soundtrack quality was mixed: radio and themed music were liked, while several reviewers found the score sparse or not memorable.

Soundtrack quality was praised for tracks that complemented Leon’s action-heavy sequences.

Stealth was often viable and rewarding, especially with builds and gadgets, but some reviewers found it imbalanced or merely serviceable.

Stealth was mostly praised for making Grace’s routes tense and tactical, though one reviewer found stealth options limited.

Weapon and gear upgrades were usually liked for customization, but some reviewers found mod limits or specific systems clunky.

The upgrade system received positive evidence for its weapon-upgrade structure and replay incentive.

Interface design was split between a UI that stayed out of the way and a cluttered UI complaint.

Value was mixed-positive: Game Pass and standard pricing were praised, while some reviewers recommended waiting for broader opinions or a sale.

Value for money received direct positive evidence from a reviewer who called the game super worth it.

Visual effects were praised by one reviewer for good-looking special effects and reflections.

Visual effects quality was praised through the game’s extreme gore and violent presentation.

Voice acting was considered strong or solid, with performances generally supporting the setting and comedy.

Voice acting was mostly praised, especially Grace’s performance, but one review found her delivery manufactured.

Weapon balance ranged from fresh, satisfying arsenals to overpowered or underwhelming weapons and uneven biomass guns.

Weapon balance was praised because different weapons had clear uses and opportunities to shine.

World-building was a major strength, with reviewers praising factions, moral dilemmas, environmental context, and a lived-in universe.

World-building was praised for making the setting feel grotesquely alive.

World interactivity was praised where obvious environmental solutions and discovered information could be acted on directly.

Writing was one of the best-supported strengths, especially satire, dialogue, humor, and faction commentary, despite a few complaints about patchiness.

Writing quality drew strong praise from reviewers who felt Requiem delivered some of the series’ better character work.