Resident Evil Requiem player reactions have been rolling in, and they match critics: It’s a total hit, and Leon is hot

Resident Evil Requiem has been (officially) out in the world for a few days now, and the gamer consensus is that it’s a genuine banger.

I had the pleasure of reviewing Requiem (I scored it quite highly) and have had the game for a few weeks already, and I’ve been having a ton of fun watching people’s reactions to the gameplay and story beats. While many are complaining that the game is too short (around 9-13 hours on a first run), the enjoyment found within has caused a wave of positive user reviews.

The reaction has been so positive, in fact, that Requiem has become the second-highest rated game ever on Metacritic by user score, putting it just percentage points behind last year’s game of the year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And a lot of the praise has to do with the game’s dual protagonist setup.

While newcomer Grace Ashcroft is bringing in tons of scares and clip-worthy moments, everyone cannot stop fawning over 49-year-old Leon S. Kennedy and his over-the-top action segments where he “aura farms” and slays zombies with ease. And the dichotomy between the two gameplay styles has become the subject of countless memes that crack me up whenever they appear.

General sentiment on social media can’t get enough of Leon’s funny one-liners, his proficiency with his hatchet that he uses to behead and destroy anything in his way, and of course, a ton of thirsting over his “daddy” appearance and his bulging biceps. Playing as the series veteran is a fun reprieve from the tension of Grace’s horror segments, and it makes for a truly memorable experience.

“Resident Evil Requiem doesn’t just continue the legacy of the franchise, it elevates it,” one fan review said. “From the very first hour, the atmosphere is suffocating in the best possible way. The game masterfully blends psychological horror with intense survival mechanics. Every corridor feels dangerous, every sound matters, and every resource decision has weight. It brings back that classic tension the series is known for, while evolving it for modern players.”

It’s clear that Capcom has another hit on its hands. Requiem peaked at over 344,000 concurrent players on Steam alone this past weekend, and on a Monday morning in the US, it currently has just under 200,000 concurrents, too.

If you ask me, the success is well-deserved. I hope to see the franchise continue at this quality for a long time to come. To celebrate, here are some of my favorite spoiler-free memes I saw over the weekend:

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Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event will be an exciting time to grind the game, as Niantic and TPC have prepared plenty of exciting content for players all around the globe.

The event comes close after the recent Go Tour Kalos: Global, and this could be the best period to catch as many Pokémon as possible. There will be special spawns, event bonuses, and raids to explore. Let’s find out all the important details you need to remember before the event goes live worldwide on March 3.

All Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event milestone bonuses
Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event spawns
- All Out Encounters
All Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event raids
All Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event egg spawns

All Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event milestone bonuses

Once the event goes live on the third of March, everyone will receive a Go Pass for free. You can choose to continue with that version or choose to upgrade to the Deluxe edition. The bonuses will be tied to the Go Pass, and the exact benefits will depend on whether you’re using the free version or the Deluxe edition.

Tier 1 (free): Two times Catch Candy
Tier 2 (free): Two times Catch XP
Tier 1 (paid): Three times Catch Candy
Tier 2 (paid): Three times Catch XP

There will be bonus tasks to complete during the event that will help you hit the milestones quicker. Additionally, there won’t be any daily limit on how many Go pass points you can earn. There’s an additional bonus that will be active during the All Out event.

Activated incense during the event day may lead to Legendary encounters (based on luck), and Wild Pokémon will appear more frequently (compared to the standard boosted rate).

Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event spawns

During the event, you can find any Pokémon that were first discovered in the Kanto region (except for Mewtwo and Mew). The spawns will be based on their natural habitat, and here are some names you can expect to find.

Pikachu
Alakazam
Machamp
Golem
Gengar
Eevee
Dragonite

You can even encounter the legendaries Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, and all of them can appear as shinies. Some Pokémon like the Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will be locked to specific regions, and there will be some exceptions during the event.

All Out Encounters

There will be an All Out event that will take place between March 7 and March 9. You can encounter almost every Pokémon in their natural habitat that have appeared in Pokémon Go. The Pokémon will appear in specific biomes based on their natural habitat, so there are still good reasons to explore different places.

The following list of Pokémon, however, will not be part of the All Out event.

Mewtwo
Smeargle
Shedinja
Kecleon
Giratina
Zoroark
Larvesta
Volcarona
Scatterbug
Spewpa
Vivillon
Zygarde
Mudbray
Mudsdale
Cosmog
Cosmoem
Morpeko
Eternatus
Kubfu
Urshifu
Maushold
Dudunsparce
Gimmighoul
Gholdengo

All Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary event raids

During the event, you’ll find Pikachu wearing different cosmetics and appearing in one-star raids. However, that’s not all, as there will be plenty of legendaries and more to catch from five-star raids.