These integrated segments pay homage to the pristine roots of the franchise while also implementing intriguing elements that never graced Mario's 2D scene such as gravity flipping or the 2D space constantly moving and shifting. (wizarddojo.com)
While being so different in regards to the first - person view and abandoning of typical RE lore — Umbrella Corp., the t - Virus, zombies, etc. — what Resident Evil VII does so right is that it goes back to the gameplay roots of the franchise. (dualshockers.com)
There is a very nice cohesiveness to the experience that is reminiscent of the very roots of the franchise. (darkstation.com)