The latest installment of Capcom's "Resident Evil" franchise is near its release and players who have access to Steam will be able to download the demo for free. The demo is entitled "The Beginning Hour" which will have players trying to find a way out of an abandoned warehouse. The demo is also already available on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but the Steam version features numerous graphics settings that can be adjusted to fit various computer specifications. The minimum and recommended settings are also posted on the game's Steam page for reference.
Some of the adjustable graphics options available with the demo include screen resolution, v-sync, motion blur, anti-aliasing, dynamic shadows, and ambient occlusion. Most of them can be toggled on or off to reduce the required power needed to run the game smoothly. Prior to the demo's release, a series of videos previewing the different enemies players might encounter were also released. According to director Koshi Nakanishi, the game will offer much more to players aside from "The Beginning Hour" demo which has a ghost story feel.
Previous videos have shown the dangerous Baker family and a creature called "Shadow" which is one of the first monsters previewed for the game. Resident Evil 7 shows many different features compared to previous games. One such feature is that players will control a much weaker protagonist as opposed to characters such as Leon Kennedy or Chris Redfield. The game is also played in the first person perspective and is Virtual Reality (VR) compatible with the horror aspect much focused. Despite these changes, the game promises several features that have remained from the previous games. These range from the puzzles, to inventory limits, and classic items.
Resident Evil 7 is set to release in January 24, 2017 and will be available for the PS4, PC, and Xbox One.