Original Systems: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series Consoles, Windows
Resident Evil 4 is one of the most famous horror video games ever. It was a fantastic part of the Nintendo GameCube’s life when it launched, when many were questioning the system's legacy. At the time, GameCube was Nintendo’s worst-performing system as the industry moved to become more corporate and more Westernized. When RE 4 came out, my friends and I played it to death, and it was the first Resident Evil I played all the way through. Now, Capcom has come out with a remake for modern consoles. So, does this remake continue the streak of incredible Resident Evil remakes?
I can tell you right off the bat; this is another stellar entry to the Resident Evil remakes. From the beginning, you quickly realize the game doesn’t betray or delete the big important moments, but if anything, expands on them. The game’s mood and atmosphere fit the tone of the original. All of the famous moments and bosses are in here. Yet, it expands even small areas of the game to make a more extensive and more modernized game. This makes it a perfect match for both the new gamers experiencing this story and those coming back for nostalgia.
The gameplay is very much the over-the-shoulder style that the original came out with. The puzzles and exploration in indoor areas are similar to the RE2 remake. Thanks to the infamous merchant, the selection of guns you can expand is there in the best way possible. They even add a parry mechanic that adds to the knife play. The biggest issue gameplay-wise that I had was the evading part. To evade, you have to wait for a button prompt to show up, and you will most likely miss it. I found the Evade system annoying and would’ve preferred something similar to the dodge in RE3.
Storywise, the game still delivers the same famous story that puts us in the shoes of Leon S. Kennedy. Leon, now a government agent, is sent to save the President’s daughter Ashley from her mysterious kidnapping by a cult village. Of course, this lead to all the typical horror Resident Evil madness that the games become, and it’s a wild ride as you encounter massive bosses, crazed villagers, and a cast of memorable characters. The game's pacing could be a bit better, as it tends to lean too much toward backtracking and simple corridor-like areas to mow down enemies. But it’s a minor issue that is subjective, if anything.
Overall, this is another solid entry in the Resident Evil remake releases. You will get everything you want out of this, whether you’re a returning fan who wants that feeling you had when you first played the original in 2005 – or a new gamer who wants to see what all that hype was about. Get ready for a scary good ride back into the village that changed the series forever. I Highly Recommend this game.
Highly Recommended - Wether you’re visiting the village for the first time or not, Resident Evil 4 is perfect for both returning gamers and new ones. This is a great addition to the RE remake releases and a very worthwhile horror title. The classic gets modernized for a new generation.
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