15 Best Video Game Moments Of 2017 (So Far)

4. Getting The Pistol And Evening The Odds - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

One thing Resident Evil 7 did magnificently was mimic the pace of a movie like this year's Get Out, or any teen horror flick where our protagonists slowly learn of the evils they're up against, before figuring out how to turn the tables and head into what would be a climaxing third act.

For RE7, that comes far earlier, with brandishing your first pistol. At this stage you've found out your wife Mia is clearly hiding something in regards to how she relates to the Baker family residence the two of you are trapped in, you've been attacked multiple times by said wife, and you've even had your hand cut off by a chainsaw.

So following this, staggering through the house holding your severed hand (in-hand), you stumble upon a handgun, only for Ethan to angrily mumble through gritted teeth, "Okay, fine...".

You totally share his anger and lust to introduce Mia to a few bullets. It's a primal reaction to being on the back foot for a good 45 minutes of gameplay, and marks the first time you feel the power of being able to fight back.