Capcom is on a tear with its Resident Evil series. From remakes to new entries, the last decade has been a masterclass in maintaining a franchise’s high points while innovating for the future of where the games can go. After Resident Evil 5 and 6 failed to resonate with players in a big way, Resident Evil 7 biohazard helped to reignite the flame that longtime fans yearned for from the horror action title. In its full edition, with unlockables, DLC, extra content, and the incredible game itself, Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition is now on the Switch 2. How does Nintendo’s new hardware handle the game? Let’s dive into it.

Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition first released in 2017, long before Nintendo consoles were seen as a place for top-tier AAA titles. From graphical restraints to simply not being a console considered on par with Xbox and PlayStation, I’m delighted to say that Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition is a gem on Switch 2. I hadn’t revisited this RE game since its initial release, and heading back into the bayou to take on the Baker family felt so great. As the first game in the series to be in first-person, as well as utilize the RE Engine, going back to the start of Resident Evil’s modern chapter felt wonderful.

Performance on the Switch 2 was flawless for me. Running smoothly in docked mode, the game’s age isn’t an issue at all. Considering I played through this and Resident Evil Village over the weekend in a sort of marathon, I think it’s incredible that biohazard looks as good as it does for being nearly 10 years old. There are steady frame rates, good lighting, and I think Switch 2 fans who are revisiting this game or checking it out for the first time will be very happy. Not to mention, the story that plays out is horrifying, and getting the chance to play it again was a real good time.

My reasoning for seeing the Switch 2 as my primary console at this stage is the fact that we finally have hardware that can pull a game like this off the big screen and bring in handheld. I thought Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition performed well in handheld, sacrificing none of the ambiance and environmental horror you’d expect on a TV. The ability to take time to revisit the extra content I never played when I checked out the original was so much fun, all of which I experienced in handheld mode. There are debates we can have over the Resident Evil series and which games are the best, but for my money, the Baker family and their little horrifying child leader are among the series’ finest characters and plotlines.

I plan to review Village here on PhenixxGaming this week also, and I can say that as a major Resident Evil fan, it feels so good to have both games on Switch 2. Capcom deserves all the credit for bringing these games over so smoothly. Other developers have no excuses for misusing the Switch 2 hardware when it’s this capable of such quality output. I know this would look more pristine on a PS5 or Xbox Series X, but Switch 2’s portability, alongside its UI and ever-expansive library, is where I want to play my games. Capcom is already due its flowers for the decade run Resident Evil is on, but this is another feather in their cap. Nobody is doing it like them right now, and I look forward to the rest of 2026 from their team.

At $40 USD, this is well worth a double-dip. The game is also bundled with Village and the newest entry, Requiem, for $89.99 USD. I opted for the latter, and look forward to reporting this week on all things Switch 2 and Resident Evil.

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Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition

39.99

8.5

Score

8.5/10

Pros

• Aged like fine wine, looks and plays great on Switch 2
• Still scary as ever, and wonderful to experience in handheld
• An all-timer for a historic series

Cons

• Original sins still apply, the game's closing hours are slow compared to its start