Resident Evil Requiem Ties for Top Metacritic User Score, Surpassing Gaming Legends

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem is proving to be a massive success, not only with record-breaking concurrent player counts on Steam hinting at strong sales but also by achieving a remarkable milestone on Metacritic. The game has secured a user score of 9.5, tying it with last year's surprise hit, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, for the highest user rating ever on the platform.

In its ascent, Resident Evil Requiem has overtaken acclaimed titles like Metal Gear Solid, The Witcher 3, and the unexpected entry Disney Cory in the House, all of which hold a 9.3 score. The inclusion of Disney Cory in the House on this list has sparked curiosity and is a story worth exploring. Other notable games with a 9.3 include the original Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, which many argue are more deserving of such high praise.

While user review scores on websites can be subject to manipulation, as evidenced by Disney Cory in the House's presence, the enthusiasm for Resident Evil Requiem is undeniable. On Steam, it boasts an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating, and IGN awarded it a 9/10 in their review, praising it as "the result of an experiment conducted in an underground Umbrella Corporation lab, successfully splices two separate strains of survival horror together into one highly infectious new mutation."

Despite its user acclaim, Resident Evil Requiem's overall Metascore stands at 88, which doesn't place it in Metacritic's top 250 games of all time. The highest-rated Resident Evil game remains the original Resident Evil 4 with a Metascore of 96. However, for 2026, Resident Evil Requiem is currently the second highest-rated video game, trailing only behind Pokemon Pokopia.

In other news, fans have been puzzled by the game's cryptic Final Puzzle for the past week. Today, it seems one individual has cracked it, though the exact method remains shrouded in mystery. For those diving into the game, IGN's Resident Evil: Requiem guide offers essential tips and a comprehensive walkthrough to help navigate from the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center to Raccoon City, ensuring no Bobblehead or file is missed along the way.