Hey, Daily Quest readers.
The 2026 Game of the Year race has officially begun, and it's already getting spicy. Mewgenics came out swinging with an 88 on Metacritic, but just two weeks later, Resident Evil Requiem matched that score and became the highest-rated original game in the series in over 20 years.
But here's where things get truly wild: now that the game is in players' hands, the user reviews are rolling in — and they're historic.
Requiem Is Now The Highest User-Reviewed Game On Metacritic
As of Monday, February 2, with over 2,250 reviews, Resident Evil Requiem holds a staggering 9.5/10 user score on Metacritic. That's not just the best in the Resident Evil series — it's the highest user-reviewed game in Metacritic history.
Let that sink in.
On Steam, the reception is equally glowing. Requiem sits at Overwhelmingly Positive with nearly 18,000 reviews. Critics and fans are clearly aligned on this one.
Here at TheGamer, we scored it 4/5, saying: "Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft engage in a delicate dance where all of their complicated steps work together in relative harmony despite some minor missteps." That sentiment has clearly resonated with the broader community.
How Does Requiem Compare To Other RE Games?
Before Requiem, Resident Evil 4 (2005) held the crown for highest user reviews in the series. Here's how the full rankings shake out:
| Game | Metacritic User Score |
|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | 9.5 |
| Resident Evil 4 (2005) | 9.1 |
| Resident Evil 4 (2023) | 8.9 |
| Resident Evil Remake (2002) | 8.9 |
| Resident Evil 2 (2019) | 8.8 |
| Resident Evil (1998) | 8.8 |
| Resident Evil (1996) | 8.7 |
| Resident Evil 2 (1999) | 8.7 |
| Resident Evil Village | 8.4 |
| Resident Evil Code: Veronica | 8.3 |
| Resident Evil 7 Biohazard | 8.2 |
| Resident Evil: Revelations | 8.1 |
| Resident Evil 0 | 7.9 |
| Resident Evil: Revelations 2 | 7.6 |
| Resident Evil 5 | 7.2 |
| Resident Evil 3 (2020) | 6.7 |
| Resident Evil 6 | 5.4 |
Requiem didn't just beat RE4 — it demolished the competition.
The Best-Reviewed Game On All Of Metacritic
Requiem's dominance extends beyond just the Resident Evil series. Its 9.5 user score also makes it the best-reviewed title ever on the entire platform.
Last year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed that crown by dethroning legends like Metal Gear Solid and The Witcher 3 with its own 9.5. Now, Requiem has edged past it — fractionally, but enough to take the top spot.
Will It Last?
There's always a chance the score drops as more reviews come in, but for now, Capcom has every reason to celebrate. Requiem is already one of the most-played single-player games ever on Steam, and the user reception is unprecedented.
Final Thoughts
Resident Evil Requiem isn't just a great Resident Evil game — it's potentially the best-received game ever according to players. Capcom knocked it out of the park.
Have you played Requiem yet? Does it deserve the hype? Drop your score below! Stay questing — and follow @TheDailyQuest0 for more daily gaming quests! 🎮🧟🏆
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