Resident Evil 7 is full of ooze monsters and creepy cannibals. It can be hard to get your bearings. Fear not, would-be victims. I am here to share some tips for making it out alive.
Play on Normal
Youâll initially have two difficulty options: Easy and Normal. Thereâs actually not too much difference between the two. Easy mode has less monsters, some more items laying around, and the nasty folks who stalk you will have a little more trouble finding you. If this if your first Resident Evil, itâs a good introduction.
That said, Iâd encourage most players to stick with the Normal difficulty. There are more monsters and less ammo than in Easy, but the tension and excitement are ramped up. This is already forgiving game. Be confident and youâll do just fine.
Save Often
Unlike previous titles, you donât need a special items like an Ink Ribbon to save your game if you are playing on Easy or Normal. You should save often, particularly after major encounters.
Explore Everywhere
There are a few hidden items and puzzles in the game awaiting those who can find them. Dig around, take a close look at your surroundings. Youâll not only get to enjoy the gameâs superb art directions and design, you might actually be rewarded for your efforts.
Explore Everywhere Again
If youâre having trouble with supplies, head back to a checkpoint and retrace your steps for a while. Resident Evil 7 isnât the Caribbean vacation that RE4 or RE5 were. Taking time to backtrack and stock up on spare ammo will help avoid frustration.
Throughout the game, youâll also find special keys. They will help you progress forward but can also be used in previous areas. Remember where locked doors are and double back later for some really good items.
Fully Examine Objects
Some the objects you find might seem useless. Donât be fooled. Rotate the object and look at it from all sides. Boxes will open, keys will be found, and youâll also discover puzzle hints and lore snippets. Always take a closer look.
If You Can Pick It Up, Take It
There are a few knick knacks that donât have obvious uses. Keep them. These are actually the keys to solving hidden puzzles and unlocking items.
Aim for the Head
The enemies in Resident Evil 7 are much more robust than the zombies from earlier titles, but headshots still do a lot of damage. Headshots will help you preserve ammo, which youâll need for boss fights.
Speaking of Boss Fights…
The bosses in this game take a lot of punishment. Donât give up if it feels like youâre not doing much damage. Be aggressive and let loose. The game tends to give you a lot of ammo and goodies right before fights. Use them!
Additionally, take time to run through the arena to look for special items that might give you an edge. Youâll save items and defeat bosses faster.
You Can Eat Herbs
Even as someone whoâs played the series from the start, I didnât realize this at first. Resident Evil 7‘s best healing items are medical fluids, which you can craft with herbs and chem fluid. For some reason, I thought that had completely replaced the old healing system.
But herbs arenât just for crafting. If youâre in a pinch you can actually munch on an herb for a minor amount of healing. Itâs not much, but it could save your life.
Craft Special Ammo
Itâs tempting to use your chem fluids to exclusively craft healing items, but you can also use them to create special pistol or grenade launcher ammo. Beef up your arsenal with special ammo types and youâll blow up plenty of baddies.
Remember to Block
If you do run into trouble, can take a defensive stance to mitigate some damage. Itâs easy to forget in the thick of combat. Try to block often, particularly if you canât outrun an enemy. Block to stop damage and then blast the enemyâs head off when thereâs an opening.
Run Away!
Resident Evil 7 usually gives you what you need to deal with enemies. In the rare case that youâre having trouble, itâs alright to run away or even just rush past them. The Molded tend to avoid bright light. If you know there a bright area nearby, quickly head there for some momentary safety.
Close The Door
Hitting the interact button near open doors will close them again. The goopy, sharp-toothed Molded arenât too smart. They wonât open the door. Closing doors will slow them down and give you some breathing room if things start going south.
Repair Broken Weapons
Youâll find two seemingly useless guns during the game, which you can fix with repair kits. The kits are a little hard to locate. Youâll find one hidden under the porch directly across from the trailer in the back yard. I highly recommend using it to repair the broken shotgun.
Spend Coins On Upgrades
Antique Coins can be used to purchase special goodies. Youâre best to use them on health upgrades and reload speed boosts. That fancy magnum might be tempting but the game offers you plenty of weapons already.
Donât Worry
The tips up above will help stock up your inventory and fend off foes. If you do run into trouble or if you get scared, remember that itâs just a game. The worst that happens is a game over. Relax. Take it slow. Learn from mistakes. Youâre going to do great.
Good luck out there, gang!
