Tomorrow marks the release of Resident Evil Village, the tenth mainline title from the now 25-year-old franchise and the direct sequel of Resident Evil 7. The survival horror game sees the return of Resident Evil 7 protagonist Ethan Winters, whose adventures now take him to a mysterious European village where he must survive vampires and other supernatural threats. The critical response has been positive so far. As it stands, Resident Evil Village has a Metacritic average of 84%, or generally favorable reviews. For comparison, Resident Evil 7 has a Metacritic score of 86%. "Resident Evil Village is a worthy successor to the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 7," said TechRadar's Vic Hood in her 4/5 review. "Village builds on it with an experience that draws from all the best moments of the series. Capcom has finally found the formula that promises to thrill veteran fans of Resident Evil, while taking some much-needed risks in the process."