Resident Evil 7 Mobile: Free Trial Launches on iOS

Resident Evil 7, a major installment in the acclaimed horror series, is now available on mobile devices! Experience the terror on the latest iPhones and iPads. Best of all, you can try it for free before committing to a purchase!

This iOS release of Resident Evil 7 is celebrated for returning the franchise to its horror roots. While interpretations of this “return” may vary, its status as one of the series' best games is undeniable.

The game unfolds in the Louisiana bayous, where you play as Ethan Winters, searching for his missing wife. His pursuit leads him into the clutches of the terrifying, mutated Baker family. Survival becomes the ultimate goal as you explore the Baker estate, unraveling the mystery of your wife's disappearance and the true nature of the horror.

Subscribe to Pocket Gamer on A Resi Revival? Resident Evil's impact on gaming is undeniable. Although never truly unpopular, the series' complex narratives often deterred newcomers. However, Resident Evil 7, along with its successor, Village, successfully introduced a new generation of players to the thrilling, pulse-pounding (and occasionally humorous) world of Resident Evil.

Beyond revitalizing the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil 7 serves as a benchmark alongside Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Mirage, testing the quality of Apple's ambitious AAA mobile releases against their console counterparts. We'll be closely monitoring its performance.

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