Resident Evil 4

 GameCube
User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 2017 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,861 out of 2017
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 2017
  3. Negative: 99 out of 2017
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  1. J.D.Wells
    Apr 10, 2005
    10
    I really enjoyed the RE 1 remake on GCN. This is however a pretty good game for what "it" is. People like to compare so I am trying to show why I think so in my opinion. A lot of people don't like the old way but I am a visual nut, RE 1 remake is beautiful. This game is just shy of beautiful. Lots of jaggies and minus a lot of needed bumpmapping. Most things are drawn to look like I really enjoyed the RE 1 remake on GCN. This is however a pretty good game for what "it" is. People like to compare so I am trying to show why I think so in my opinion. A lot of people don't like the old way but I am a visual nut, RE 1 remake is beautiful. This game is just shy of beautiful. Lots of jaggies and minus a lot of needed bumpmapping. Most things are drawn to look like they have depth. But the gameplay, bosses and innovative new way to play makes it high on my list. Not better than RE 1 just different in my opinion. FYI, for those who play it smart, like me, the lack of an unending box to put quipment in is annoying. I overflowed through most of the game and had to sell a lot when I wish I didn't have to.… Expand
  2. AlexP.
    Apr 9, 2005
    9
    Resident Evil 4 will probably be the best game of the year by far and I thoroughly enjoyed it: from incredible visuals and panicky gameplay to it's ingenious buy/sell system, the game carefully keeps your excitement high by keeping you rooted in its world, through both limitation and innovation. Sublime.
  3. MichaelE.
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    Best game on Gamecube. Leon is the perfect agent for this mission.
  4. AJMarsden
    Apr 7, 2005
    10
    Best frickin game in the universe. The opening level is like none other than anything everdond.I mean how many games are there with a guy with a potato sack over his head and has a chainsaw.15 out of 10!!
  5. S.Yorganci
    Apr 6, 2005
    10
    Resident evil 4 takes playing video games to another level just about flawless in every department. By far the best game of the year!
  6. JustinS.
    Apr 4, 2005
    10
    The this game was so amazing, the characters, the weapons, the levels, the bosses, and the items were all perfect, This is the best game of 2005, and even all time.
  7. BrianD.
    Apr 3, 2005
    10
    This is the best game made in the last 6 years.
  8. AndyL.
    Apr 3, 2005
    10
    Best game i've ever played. Details like the lightning strikes and the blur effects near fires and lava and the screen getting wet during a boss really draw you in. Game of the Year.....Guaranteed.
  9. JoeD.
    Apr 3, 2005
    10
    Best resident evil ever.
  10. Dakidski
    Apr 2, 2005
    10
    I HATE THIS GAME! After playing it, there is no reason to play other games at all... All other games are obsolete.
  11. ShravanM.
    Apr 1, 2005
    10
    This game has made me a resident evil fan. I thought resident evil 4 would disappoint like the other recent RE games. I was so wrong, it astounds me now.
  12. JacopoG.
    Mar 31, 2005
    10
    I played all the Resident evil games, but this is absolutely the funnyest one!I've finished the game in 20 hours of effective playing in two days...Incredible game!
  13. MiguelAngelR.
    Mar 30, 2005
    10
    Best game ever!!!! 4 sure.
  14. Der
    Mar 29, 2005
    10
    This game is amazing. where else can you find such a combination of game play, atmosphere, and controls? yeah, it's got some scare moments, but those are because the game genuinely takes the player in, not because it insults your ego to jump.
  15. TimS.
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    I thought this wus the best resident evil game out so far!!!!! graphics rule!
  16. Peter
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    Awesome!
  17. EricS.
    Mar 25, 2005
    10
    This is what happens when Link and Joanna Dark make whoopie! Nothing is sweeter than droping a fool by cuttin him off at the knees, and then while standing over him, obliterating his skull with your riot gun. Sure some might say killing zombiesque people isn't as fun as goldeneye or other FPS's but the number of enemies you face is much greater and they don't stop comming. This is what happens when Link and Joanna Dark make whoopie! Nothing is sweeter than droping a fool by cuttin him off at the knees, and then while standing over him, obliterating his skull with your riot gun. Sure some might say killing zombiesque people isn't as fun as goldeneye or other FPS's but the number of enemies you face is much greater and they don't stop comming. one more thing... when you die in this game, have your phone near by... you might need an ambulance when your heart pops out of your chest!… Expand
  18. DemonicAngel
    Mar 24, 2005
    8
    Amazing graphics and sound, extremely compelling gameplay and a very high level of polish. However, a sometimes excessive and occasionally utterly unfair difficulty level (on Normal) drags the rating down somewhat. OK, it's supposed to be survival horror, but even so, I don't much enjoy being barricaded into a cabin and swamped by horde after horde of ganados with no apparent Amazing graphics and sound, extremely compelling gameplay and a very high level of polish. However, a sometimes excessive and occasionally utterly unfair difficulty level (on Normal) drags the rating down somewhat. OK, it's supposed to be survival horror, but even so, I don't much enjoy being barricaded into a cabin and swamped by horde after horde of ganados with no apparent end in sight. An impressive achievement, but I'd probably rent it first if I had the choice again.… Expand
  19. ArntC.M.
    Mar 24, 2005
    10
    A dream come true for all survival horror fans!
  20. MasonK.
    Mar 23, 2005
    10
    Very good graphics um the thing i dint like was that you could not run but over all i give this game a 10.
  21. CindieB.
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    I have played the Resident Evil games from the start. I've always loved them, but this game out does them all. It is the game that I feel should set the standard for all others. The graphics, story line, etc. all are wonderful!
  22. MariaL.
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    This game has spoiled me. Now nothing else I play seems to be as good; when I watch cutscenes in games now--even the best ones--they seem too jerky or unrealistic or too, well, un-interactive. When I play an FPS it doesn't give me the same satisfaction as blowing off a Ganado's head. When I look at character models in other games, they don't seem as impressive or as This game has spoiled me. Now nothing else I play seems to be as good; when I watch cutscenes in games now--even the best ones--they seem too jerky or unrealistic or too, well, un-interactive. When I play an FPS it doesn't give me the same satisfaction as blowing off a Ganado's head. When I look at character models in other games, they don't seem as impressive or as sufficient as they used to before I got my hands on RE4. This game is a revelation--the bosses are incredible (no mindless pump-them-full-of-lead-until-they-drop scenario here), the scenarios are breathtaking (from the first village assault to the cabin invasion to the first sniping mission to the mine cart ride), and the escort mission is actually fun (!). Nothing I've ever played before remotely compares to the RE4 final package. Thank you, RE4, for making me expect more out of video games from here onwards, no matter how unrealistic that may be. I have one concern, though: how is Capcom going to top this with RE5?… Expand
  23. CotyV.
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    This is the most addictive game I have ever played. Its like as soon as I get home the first thing I reach for is my gamecube controller, and as soon as I get started I cant stop. This is for sure one of the best games ever. I cant wait for Resident Evil 5!
  24. Martin
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    Definitely top 3 best games I have ever played. Everything is great, the control, the graphics, the gameplay. Best game since Ocarina of Time, if not even better than that.
  25. BLajhB.
    Mar 18, 2005
    10
    Very Cool!!! way to hard in some places.
  26. AlxD.
    Mar 14, 2005
    10
    I HATE Resident Evil games, but this one? It completely and utterly blew me away. I've never been so gripped by a videogame in my life. Its not only a great game in its own right, but its also kicked all of the flaws out of the franchise. Long may it continue.
  27. Chuck
    Mar 14, 2005
    10
    This game is the best game ever created. I never did like Resident Evil games in the past but this game takes the cake. Whenever I die in this game I just want to keep playing no mattter how many times I die. There is also so many extra stuff in this game its crazy. When you beat the game you can start the game off with the revolver cannon gun and with alot of money you can upgrade this This game is the best game ever created. I never did like Resident Evil games in the past but this game takes the cake. Whenever I die in this game I just want to keep playing no mattter how many times I die. There is also so many extra stuff in this game its crazy. When you beat the game you can start the game off with the revolver cannon gun and with alot of money you can upgrade this gun enough to have infinite ammo which makes this gun by far the best gun to have. When you beat the game you unlock new mini games and if you beat the mercenaires mini game with a four star rank you can now beat the game with new characters with special weapons only they can use.… Expand
  28. BanG.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    This is easily my favorite game of this generation and it's very deep.
  29. ZachC.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    This game is the best of any I have played and will play for a long time... or Resident Evil 5.
  30. MicahelH.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    This Game is so Awesome it took the game in a brand new direction!!!!
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#1 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    95
    10 / 9 / 9 / 10 - 38 platinum [Jan 2005]
  2. Games Radar
    100
    Simply put, Resident Evil 4 is the tightest, most accessible game in the series and one of the best games out there.
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  3. GMR Magazine
    100
    Magnificent. It's a terrific, if tardy, showcase for the GameCube, and it's every bit as worthy as the Halos, the GTAs, and the MGSes of this generation. This is a stunning return to form. (Happy Trails, GMR staff!) [Feb 2005]
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