Game Design and Atmosphere Resident Evil Village inherits the first-person perspective and strong narrative focus of Resident Evil 7 while expanding its scope in scale and variety. The game is structured as a sequence of distinct locales—the snowbound village, the imposing Castle Dimitrescu, the mechanical factory of Heisenberg, and more—each with unique visual motifs and enemy archetypes. This episodic layout prevents monotony and reinforces exploration: every area contains environmental puzzles, hidden caches, and optional side content that reward curiosity.