Do you have to watch old videotapes on RE7?

Yes, you must play certain videotapes in Resident Evil 7 (RE7) to progress, especially the "Old Videotape" (Mia's tape) and the "Happy Birthday" tape, as they reveal crucial puzzle solutions and story elements for the main game, though you can skip some optional DLC tapes or replay tapes to find collectibles/speedrun faster. The main story forces you to view specific tapes to understand layouts and find items needed to advance.
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Do you have to watch the old videotape RE7?

Resident Evil 7's Mia Tape is one of several optional VHS tapes you'll encounter as you explore the game, flashing back to previous events in the shoes of other characters, and giving you a tease of areas to come.
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What is the RE7 banned footage?

The "Banned Footage" DLC chapters represent videotapes discovered within the Baker mansion. Just like the videotapes in the main game, these are fully playable add-on experiences.
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Are RE7 cutscenes skippable?

No, you generally cannot skip the main in-game cutscenes in Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, which frustrates many players, especially on replays or speedruns, though you can skip the Mia boat video's end and sometimes find mods for the PC version to enable skipping. The forced unskippable scenes are often seen as hindering replayability and slowing down gameplay. 
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Can I skip the Happy Birthday tape in RE7?

You can skip the video though, Happy Birthday just tells you the code, allowing you to sequence break the puzzle as ethan so you don't die, that doesn't change and you don't have to watch the tape if you already know it.
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How many endings are there in re7?

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard has two main endings in the core game, determined by your choice to give the antiviral serum to Mia or Zoe in the final act, leading to a "Good" (Mia survives) or "Bad" (Zoe dies) outcome. The game also features several endings in its DLC and demo, including a "True Ending" and multiple "Bad Endings" in the Beginning Hour demo and Daughters DLC, but the main story offers two distinct final scenes.
 
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What happens if you don't pick up Ethan's hand in RE7?

The Hand is not required to be picked up and is not used in any way.
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How long is RE7 banned footage?

The Resident Evil 7: Banned Footage DLCs (Volumes 1 & 2) offer about 2 to 2.5 hours of playtime for their main story segments, with individual scenarios taking as little as 20 minutes, while completionists might spend 5-7 hours across both volumes to see everything, including challenges like Night Terror. 
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Is RE7 an AAA game?

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Was Lucas crazy before the mold?

Unlike his parents, Lucas was sadistic and psychotic before being infected by Eveline, as he received a serum from The Connections that allowed him to retain his free will in return to observe Eveline for them.
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Is the 44 mag worth it in RE7?

Its incredible firepower and ammo scarcity makes it best saved for boss encounters such as Jack Baker's 3rd, mutated form.
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Is the Mia tape mandatory?

The tape isn't required to be picked up or used. However, it does provide insight as to the layout of the "Old House" as well as the location of one of the burner components ergo hinting its availability very early on.
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Did RE7 flop?

It means Resident Evil 7 is the latest AAA release to flop on the platform over the last 12 months, following Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding and Assassin's Creed Mirage.
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Can a 13 year old play RE7?

RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language. Also includes In-Game Purchases. This is a survival-horror game in which players assume the role of a man searching for his missing wife.
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What is the no. 1 scariest game?

1. The Last of Us. In a hostile, post-pandemic world, Joel and Ellie, brought together by desperate circumstances, must rely on each other to survive a brutal journey across what remains of the United States.
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Is RE7 gory?

Parents say that while some enjoy the game and find it engaging, they generally consider it too violent and scary for children, often citing extreme graphic violence, frequent swearing, and intense horror elements as reasons for their concerns.
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Is Resident Evil 7 inspired by evil dead?

A year prior to its announcement at E3 2016, it was presented as a virtual reality demo called Kitchen. The team took inspiration from the 1981 film The Evil Dead, scaled back the game to one location, and used a first-person perspective to immerse players.
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Is Claire's story shorter than Leon's?

In Resident Evil 2 Remake, Claire's scenario (specifically the "B" run) is generally considered slightly shorter and more streamlined than Leon's, due to some different item placements, puzzles, or areas, making her path faster for experienced players, though both A and B campaigns are roughly the same length in total game time, with player skill being the biggest factor. 
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Is RE7 more scarier than RE8?

Apart from one section of 8 which is way scarier than anything in 7 imo. 8 overall is definitely way less scary than 7 though and the one section isn't super long.
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Is resident evil 9 coming?

Yes, Resident Evil 9, officially titled Resident Evil Requiem, is coming and is set for release on February 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, following its reveal at Summer Game Fest 2025. It's the ninth mainline game, returning to a post-ruined Raccoon City with a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and aims to blend classic survival horror with new mechanics like first/third-person switching and a vulnerable hero.
 
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Why do you never see Ethan's face?

Ethan Winters' face is hidden in Resident Evil 7 and Village primarily for player immersion, making him a relatable "everyman" self-insert, but also as a narrative mystery and a recurring joke, with his face actually being modeled but obscured by design choices like darkness, shadows, and awkward camera angles, even appearing briefly and mysteriously in the Shadows of Rose DLC. Capcom intentionally kept him faceless to enhance the horror and mystery, leaning into his enigmatic nature as a normal guy facing supernatural horrors. 
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How many endings does Re7 Daughters have?

2 'Daughters' walkthrough. Just like the Resident Evil 7 beginning hour demo, there are two endings to this prequel, Daughters. We recommend playing through the bad ending first before going for the true ending.
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