When you enter a save room you know you are safe, no danger can come to you, you can relax. Take advantage of this short period of time to organize your inventory, heal your wounds and reload your weapons. Can you make all the items fit in your inventory?
The core gameplay has you solving grid-based inventory puzzles. The game presents you with a limited inventory space, often in oddly-shaped configurations, and tasks you with rotating and arranging various items like guns, ammo, and healing items to fit everything inside. The puzzles start relatively simple but gradually increase in complexity as new mechanics appear, such as the need to combine gun powder to create ammunition or use herbs in a specific order to craft more potent healing items. Reviewers praise how faithfully the game recreates the satisfying feeling of optimizing item placement from Resident Evil 4's classic inventory screen. They highlight how the grid-based system and item shapes perfectly capture the beloved "inventory tetris" experience.
While the core inventory management is the main focus, the game adds additional layers of complexity. Players not only have to fit all the items, but also ensure their weapons are fully loaded and their character's health is at a safe level before completing each level. This introduces new strategic considerations, as players may need to sacrifice health or ammunition in order to make room for essential items. The combination of item organization, resource management, and inventory optimizing creates an engaging, multifaceted puzzle experience that many find challenging yet still relaxing overall.
The difficulty curve starts off relatively easy but gradually becomes more complex as new mechanics are introduced. This allows players to smoothly learn the core inventory management gameplay before tackling more intricate puzzles that require careful planning and problem-solving. Most players report completing the 40 levels in 1-2 hours, with the later puzzles providing a satisfying level of challenge without ever feeling frustratingly difficult.
A major part of the game's appeal is its faithful recreation of the Resident Evil 4 inventory screen aesthetic. From the grid-based layout and item models to the ambient soundtrack and sound effects, the game perfectly captures the familiar look and feel of managing your gear in a Resident Evil safe room. For fans of the series, this attention to detail is a major draw and a key part of what makes the gameplay so satisfying and nostalgic.