The Ultimate Resident Evil 7 Retrospective

[@mrsnovocaine3941]

This has no reason to be this well made and it not getting enough attention this needs to be on trending

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for watching and giving this video an opportunity Mrs Novocaine, it truly means a lot. Please like if you feel it is worth. Thank you once again!

[@mrsnovocaine3941]

@@the-hoc no problem! Will there be a video essay on re village sometime? : o that would be awesome!

[@the-hoc]

Yes, in time. I am also working on videos for Resident Evil one, two, three, four remakes as well. I will create them first and then village. Thank you for sticking by!

[@Aarkwrite]

Liking and subscribing to help the Algorithm realize what it needs to do.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much Aarkwrite, that means the world to me!

[@traviseller8160]

1 minute into this video... A SINGLE minute and I somehow found the high quality section of KZbin. When someone puts effort into their videos, it shows.

[@the-hoc]

I am not sure if I can afford the compliment but thank you so much for watching!

[@KobIIITV]

Wow, I clicked on this video without looking at who made it or when was it made I wanted to watch some RE content and came across this one. While watching I assumed that this was made months ago and was created by a fairly big content creator judging by the quality but after watching it I was shocked that it was made 2 days ago and was made by a small channel! Amazing video! I look forward to watch more of your work! Keep it up.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for watching KobIII, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Please give the other videos an opportunity if you feel like. Thank you once again!

[@Thwal]

I clicked on this video because i love re 7 and after that intro i instantly subscribed. How you arent already at 1 million baffles me

[@the-hoc]

Thank you Pan_Creas, you overestimate me but I am truly thankful for the compliment. Please share the video if you feel it’s worth. Thank you once again!

[@NatAttack51]

Only watched 10 minutes so far but I’ve seen a lot of re7 retrospectives and I’ll say this is the best one. So well made!

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for the compliment Natalie! I am not certain if I can afford it but it truly means the world to me! Thank you for watching once again!

[@dripee781]

another video essay channel to feed my ever-growing addiction to watching video essays. thank you, friend. very good video.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for watching dripee. Hope to not disappoint, and keep you satisfied!

[@bepohal]

RE7 is the perfect example of how the RE-formula works in the modern era. fantastic game and excellent RE

[@ryanhowe5753]

I’m so glad more people are seeing this game getting viewed more as a franchise revival/reset than a follow up to anything, you can tell this game is made as the former just by playing the game

[@the-hoc]

That is true Ryan, if it wasn’t for this game then we would have been playing resident evil games akin to fifth or sixth. This was a bold revitalization of the franchise. Also, thank you so much for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@phoenix___7747]

But the Remakes have been the most successful so does this not say something?

[@akpembroke8717]

@@phoenix___7747 there is still more than just that. Back when re7 released, there was some sort of big wave of people disregard this game like "Outlast" "PT Silent Hill", and some can be so dumb like "oh it's 1st person so it's copying other game". And of course, you know how reviews can persuade people to make a decision. But even with that big set back, compared to RE2 remake, their sales are neck to neck with 13.6 and 13 millions sale according to statista. Resident evil 3 remake only get 8.4 millions sale and even less than Resident evil 8 with 9.3 millions copies. And resident evil 4 remake sale are 7 millions as in March 13, 2024 Also don't forget re7 is the game where Capcom test new game engine. And the game mechanic is like some sort of foundation for re2 remake, so it is meaning something too

[@Goldlack65]

I LOVE that video, honestly. Just like everyone else down here i thought that it's a big production by a million heavy channel but DAMN, subscribed immediately

[@WinterWolf_Edits]

I’d say it’s definitely a revival of the survivor horror part of the franchise. Not the franchise itself imo. I feel that plenty of people enjoyed RE6 and Rev2. Well made vid though

[@the-hoc]

Certainly, that is indeed an accurate interpretation. As there is no overlap amongst the community it can also be assessed as a rebirth for the fans of the initial trilogy but with a different perspective. Thank you so much for watching the video, it means a lot!

[@LJF_JR]

This game on PSVR is my favorite gaming experience of all-time.

[@the-hoc]

This and Village both are spectacular ports!

[@Yuuki_Youtube]

I'm obsessed with the... keystroke-y, typewriter, sewing machine (?) noise that you put when text pops up on the screen. I could listen to it for answers. Great video as well, I'd never noticed the direct homages to other horror films before.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for the kind words Yuuki, it means a lot to me, I am really happy that you enjoyed it!

[@BigBossHuntelaar]

Very well made review / retrospective, high quality content! You deserve more attention.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much @BigBossHuntelaar, I am glad you enjoyed it. Feedback truly means a lot to me and helps me keep making these types of videos. Much appreciated!

[@shanepeck4864]

I truly appreciate the amount of time and effort that had to of gone in to making this video. This is one of the best looks into this game that I’ve seen on KZbin. It’s one of my favorite horror games ever, and I’m really glad you did a deep dive on it. Thank you for the video, sir.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for watching the video Shane, I am glad you enjoyed it. It truly means the world to me!

[@hassledvania]

Great video, great vibes

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for watching Hassle! I am glad you enjoyed it

[@airjaws_8922]

Dude your channel is so underrated!!! Keep pumping out great vids👍🏽👍🏽

[@the-hoc]

Thank you mate, really appreciate it. There’s lots I hope to bring to fruition on this channel and I hope you will stick around! Thank you once again for watching the video! 😊

[@bassdrop4425]

Let this man cook! 👨‍🍳 and get homie a raise!!!!

[@holytd]

Amazing video! Keep up the good work 👍

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for watching the video Holy TD, it means a lot!

[@FRorONGODmoment]

Very nice editing and enunciation and take on an amazing story. Keep it up, whatever youve been doing, the algorithm is favoring you. I typed "re7 retrospective" and this was the 4th option

[@the-hoc]

Hey Josh, thank you so much for the compliment. I really appreciate the support and kindness!

[@hardbody2072]

Great video, best horror game of the last decade imo , your essay on it was excellent and I agree with your points especially on when the East makes a horror game based in the West, all the best horror games besides dead space are the made by the East but set in the West. Great video keep up the great work, one thing else that made this game legendary was it's DLC maybe the best DLC of any horror game ever

[@SirChadofWick]

I was on board with all of the radical changes RE7 brought to the table after the terrible RE5 & 6. It was an added bonus that it also happened to be one of the brightest spots in the entire series.

[@ErinJeanette]

Hell yeah this video is amazing. How do you have so few subscribers? Just subbed and liked, great work!!!!

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for the sub! Much appreciated!

[@Goldlack65]

Also i LOVE Re7, was hesitant as a kid because when i saw the first trailer when it released i thought it was gonna be a cheap outlast clone, but then i played it myself and its been my favorite RE ever since next to og re4

[@psychon2083]

Great video!! Very well done this deserves way more attention Also I'd like to hear or know your thoughts on 8 as well...I know that it sorta undid a lot of grounded and gritty camp that 7 injected back to franchise and replaced it with dumb cheesy spirit of 4 arguably even crazier but I still love it as its own thing, part of me wished 8 was an actual sequel to 7 in gameplay and spirit but overtime I've grown to like this contrast between them, hbu did you wish that 8 have built upon 7 or is it cool that it's its own thing apart from story continuity?

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much for watching the video Psychon, I really appreciate it! Village when it was announced felt to have an eerie atmosphere, black magic and cults because of the gothic European setting but playing the game it did feel like the trailers were slightly deceptive and I must commend the editors for tricking me but even though it is not as faithful to the tone that seven had established, yet I thoroughly enjoyed it. I admire that it tries to create an overlap for the veterans and the new players. It truly has something for each Resident Evil fan but slightly falters because it is doing too much at the same time. It is I would say the perfect blend of everything that makes Resident Evil what it is today. It does not disregard the identity of the franchise. Ethan’s arc is perfect, every act has the survival horror elements, puzzles, diverse bosses and enemies, varying weapons with overarching themes also present. The visuals, the soundtrack and the sound design is remarkable too. Plus, it also intertwines with the other games in the franchise seamlessly and concludes on a respectable note. While seven is superior, eight has its own charm devoid of major flaws. It is what five should have done after four back in the day when it launched and it shows that Capcom cares and understands that they cannot repeat the same mistakes. Altering and modifying but sticking to the formula by not significantly detracting.

[@psychon2083]

@@the-hoc oh wow thank you for taking your time and replying yes I agree it does lose a bit of that focus re7 had because of doing too many things at once I also think the tone in trailers felt MUCH darker and the final product is a lot more lighthearted with the exception of that bittersweet ending which I think is easily one of the best endings if not the best ending in any RE game. Ultimately tho I think 7 is much superior as well but I love 8 too. Anyway great video and I really hope I see more RE content from you, this one was really well made.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much!

[@tombstone9976]

Great video 👍 you clearly understands what the viewer wants.

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much tombstone, I try my best and I am grateful for the support!

[@Oddlysponge]

Pretty good vid man. I subscribed.

[@the-hoc]

I appreciate it!

[@NuhUhPloopie]

another thing you should have considered looking at is the concept art from re8 that includes the tragedy of the baker family which is an 80 page slideshow of the events that happened which is so fucking cool

[@the-hoc]

Hey NuhUhPloopie, First, I would like to thank you for watching the video. Secondly, I wanted to examine the game for what it offers in every aspect without incorporating elements from Village. Instead, I plan to focus on the callbacks, history, and easter eggs from Seven in a separate video about Village. I believe this approach will make it more accessible for viewers, providing them with a recap of the tragedy that occurred in Seven.

[@1o1roman1o1]

Before watching, im hoping he touches on the inability to skip cutscenes on replays!!!

[@M0HAK0]

Re7 is so good. The atmosphere story and gamepplay were all great!

[@travanvishwakarma6122]

How the hell are you this good and this unknown

[@the-hoc]

Thanks so much, that truly means a lot! I’m still working on growing the channel, but I really appreciate your support. Hopefully, more people will find the content soon!

[@phoenix___7747]

I would say for sure it was the RE Engine that gave new life to the franchise. The thing that makes a game With Resident Evil in the title successful, is how much do we care about the main protagonist. Personally, I could not care less about Ethan, and its funny that he is the only main character in the entire franchise to be killed off. RE7 and Village made an Error going down the First Person view route and not giving us a Protagonist we could get behind.

[@aranerem5569]

Resident Evil 7 is great

[@the-hoc]

Thank you for watching Aran, I hope you enjoyed the video. And yes, Resident Evil 7 does not disappoint. It may not be the best but it opened a lot of doors.

[@ZelaumTheHunter]

Im forced to disagree. Its a bad re and a bad game...

[@dypr1818]

​@@ZelaumTheHunter... Why?

[@qlasalle]

Re fans: I wasn't any good at the action games but I did well at the puzzles and running around. Re 5 and 6 are bad but we give 4 a pass because it actually deserves one. Re fans that aren't upset at 5 and 6: one of the best action games of all times but can still play the other titles because we don't have stupid fingers. I think action RE titles and puzzle horror RE titles can coexist.

[@qlasalle]

At this point I'd like a live action or 3d animated film that reflects the feel of the puzzle horror instead of the super action of 4-6 because the action part of RE has been sated.

[@the-hoc]

This is quite accurate. There is unfortunately no overlap between The fans of the classics and the remakes, and Pre-Resident Evil 5 fans and Post-Resident Evil 6 fans. To me Resident Evil still seems to be treading on an intriguing path, unlike most franchises which inevitably lose their way. Thank you for watching Q LaSalle. I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@bepohal]

@@qlasalle 4-6 are great games but horrible RE itself tho

[@Roannil_YT]

Who's your editor?

[@the-hoc]

Thank you for watching! To answer your question, I handle everything myself, including all the editing.

[@antivada]

your editing is amazing, i love your creative mind omg. I hate the re7 intro song it just doesn’t match the game i dont understand why resident evil chose it- am i wrong to think that- i never fw it 😭

[@the-hoc]

Thank you so much! I personally love the intro song, but we all have our preferences, and you’re not wrong for not liking it!

[@antivada]

@@the-hoc do you know the lore behind it at all? did resident evil make it or just use it :0?

[@the-hoc]

This song plays a significant role in setting the eerie and unsettling tone for the game. The lore behind the song is (deeply) connected to the themes and characters of the game. "Go Tell Aunt Rhody" is an adaptation of a traditional American folk song, but in the context of Resident Evil 7, it has been reinterpreted to reflect the game's dark and disturbing narrative. The original folk song has lyrics about the death of a pet goose, but in the game, the lyrics and mood are altered to suggest something far more sinister. 1) Thematic Connection The song is closely tied to the Baker family, particularly Eveline, the central antagonist. Eveline is a genetically-engineered bioweapon who has the power to control minds, and she sees the Baker family as her "family." The song's refrain, "Go tell Aunt Rhody that everybody's dead," takes on a chilling meaning in the context of the game, as it can be seen as a reference to Eveline's destructive influence over the Bakers and anyone who crosses her path. 2) Symbolism in the Lyrics First, Aunt Rhody: This could be interpreted as a figure who represents the corrupted matriarchal figure which is Eveline herself, as she controls and ultimately dooms the Baker family. Second, “Everybody's dead": This line reflects the fate of those who come into contact with Eveline. The Bakers, once a normal family, are transformed into grotesque, violent versions of themselves due to her control, effectively making them "dead" in a metaphorical sense. Now there is a sense of connection to the game’s atmosphere itself. The haunting and melancholic arrangement of the song is meant to evoke a sense of dread and tragedy. It reflects the twisted and decaying world the player is about to enter. As the player unravels the horrors within the Baker household, the song serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of meddling with forces beyond human control. So, "Go Tell Aunt Rhody" sort of serves as a thematic anthem for the game, encapsulating the tragic downfall of the Baker family and the malevolent presence of Eveline, while also contributing to the overall unsettling atmosphere that defines the game.

[@zen-sean]

Naught…

[@Stories885]

Damn. Ethan was cute.

[@AlphaZeroX96]

In my opinion it's not the perfect return to form. Revelations 1 was already a return to form before Biohazard 7, and is in my opinion better.

[@weatherqueennami]

It is not. I am a huge Resident Evil fan. Since I was 9 years old. The key is the story. And I am aware, that the story telling of Resident Evil is not the best, but my issue is with Ethan, Mia and the supernatural aspect, which ruined the franchise for me. At least the new games. I bought and played every game, I could put my hands on. Except 7 and Village. I will never ever touch those games just out of principle. If they would have another name, I would appreciate and probably love those games. But not when they are called Resident Evil. I just love the legacy characters and am invested in THEIR stories! I have no interest in a characterless and basically faceless guy, who has the emotional capacity of a brick. I have no connection to him or his wife. I do not care how well the horror was written in Village, how spooky it was. That is not the heart of Resident Evil for me. And again, I playe these games since my early childhood. If they will not bring back the original characters more, I will give up on every new game. Capcom won´t see a penny from me. Regarding the Remakes, I buy everything and play everything till I drop. So yeah, this is no rebirth to me. It is a disgrace!

[@the-hoc]

Hey Réka, I am thankful that you watched the video and I can in some capacity resonate with what you mean. Every franchise departs from the established course but in this case Resident Evil created a spin-off. Chris was IN the game at the end. He had his own dlc and played a pivotal role in Village and had his own playable chapter. Seven and eight intertwine with other games in the franchise and connected various dots and answered a lot of questions by also giving an opportunity to tell newer stories. And honestly Resident Evil 4 remake happened because Village was a success, plus they are continuing with the main characters we have loved since the birth of the franchise. They also never abandoned them in their cgi movies. The criticism is valid, and Ethan’s story is now done but if it wasn’t for Seven, newer players might have been hesitant to give resident evil an opportunity after six. I hope you can see some positive things in this game. Thank you once again!

[@AkamoriArt]

I agree 100% RE7 and RE8 are not Resident Evil games. They are the only two that I had to watch people play because I couldn't finish them.

[@the-hoc]

Hey Forrest, I can comprehend why you may not enjoy them but I hope the future games satisfy you. It is truly disappointing when a beloved franchise, be it any deviates from its established course.

[@xNeMx]

Exactly my reaction when i saw RE4 in 2005. Thus I would argue that nothing after RE:CV was an RE.

[@Sleaze-Raptor]

Trash take

[@buckschneider7973]

7 just didn’t feel RE to me. First person just doesn’t fit the franchise

[@the-hoc]

I can resonate with that sentiment but the franchise needed a new direction and in my opinion first person seemed more immersive to give Ethan’s perspective. I am glad they did not incorporate it in the remakes though. Thank you for watching buck!

[@MonjiClan]

his character model is so Trash lol but i like the character as a protag

[@SaibotNB]

It's a perfect pile of rubbish. It would be much better if RE7 and RE8 were part of a new franchise, and not make the situation worse for the Resident Evil franchise, which was already bad with RE6. RE 6, 7 and 8 are made of the purest diarrhea.

[@ZelaumTheHunter]

I in parts agree with ya, re7 its just not fitting in the franchise while it began the worse phase of the franchise that re4r is trying to revert

[@ZelaumTheHunter]

Actually nah, this game is a perfect example how to not "rebirth" some seires. Basically abandoning everything that gave soul into the franchsie in the name of "returning to its roots". Resi 7 its not only the worse re game as its a huge step backwards to the franchise, that the franchise still struggles today to step back to

[@denniscowe3289]

😂

[@bepohal]

seems like you have no certain grasp on that franchise. RE7 is on of the best RE games there are. probably started with RE4 i guess, lol

[@SirChadofWick]

Oh yea, RE6 was so full of soul 😂

[@ZelaumTheHunter]

@@bepohal I do, I followed this franchise for years and played every main resi game. And I can assure thar re7 is really the worse game that doenst get the series essence really well. Its like a mortal kombat game with nothing but violence and forgetting all the other aspects

[@ZelaumTheHunter]

And uh... yeah? Full of soul like any other resi game besides re7@@SirChadofWick

[@jbp314]

Finally a retrospective video without the corny sense of humor and stupid rap music edited in. Purely just a retrospective video 👌🏽