An instant classic

Resident Evil 9 lives up to the high bar Capcom has been setting in 2026. It brings back the classic Resident Evil protagonists and vibe after the ethan winters departure. The game masterfully balances stealth and action gameplay between Grace and Leon. The enviroments very in scope and purpose, with the game front-loaded with stealth sections, which ultimately give way to more action-oriented sections with RE2 legend Leon Kennedy.