Unlocked Resident Evil Requiem Looks Ready to Cook – Unlocked 727
Feb 5, 2026
A hands-on preview of Resident Evil Requiem, highlighting its dual protagonists, tense stealth and action contrasts, and impressive RE Engine visuals. A deep discussion about AMD saying it could support a next-gen Xbox in 2027, plus debate over launch timing, console positioning, and ways Microsoft might drive upgrades.
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Requiem's Dual-Play Strength
- Resident Evil Requiem blends tense first-person stealth with action-packed third-person sections to capture the best of multiple RE eras.
- Michael Higham says that switching between Grace and Leon creates complementary pacing and heightens both terror and catharsis.
Playing As Grace Drains You
- Michael found Grace's sections exhausting and terrifying because she has limited resources and must stealth carefully.
- He contrasted that with playing as Leon, which felt like stress relief with action-oriented combat and a confident protagonist.
RE Engine Excels In Close Quarters
- Capcom's RE Engine excels at densely detailed, close-quarter spaces where lighting and texture pop.
- Michael notes the engine consistently shines on smaller, curated environments across multiple Capcom titles.