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  1. Feb 17, 2022
    2
    This was the point of the franchises downfall. resident evil 4 is the second worst game of the franchise, followed by 8.
  2. Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, fun and replayable. The antagonists have charisma, and are memorable characters. No matter how much time passes, we continue to enjoy re4 on different systems. 10/10
  3. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best game in the resident evil series, revolutionary and creator of a new genre.
  4. Apr 4, 2020
    10
    O jogo que mais zerei na vida, sabe mesclar suspense e ação de forma perfeita.
  5. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    RE4 is rightfully called one of the best games of all time - it's simply stunning to witness. It's excellent pacing, enemy and weapon design and music are incredible, and sometimes it's hard to believe that this level of polish was even possible over 15 years ago, with how Resident Evil 4 tramps even a lot of modern third-person shooters and horrors. It's rarely than you can just say -RE4 is rightfully called one of the best games of all time - it's simply stunning to witness. It's excellent pacing, enemy and weapon design and music are incredible, and sometimes it's hard to believe that this level of polish was even possible over 15 years ago, with how Resident Evil 4 tramps even a lot of modern third-person shooters and horrors. It's rarely than you can just say - this is perfect. And this is one of those opportunities Expand
  6. Jun 13, 2020
    10
    i ❤️ this gffghjhffkwksksksjdjsjdjsjsjsj finding Friday so Thayer hhjdjjsjsjsjdj
  7. Jun 16, 2020
    10
    The best video game experience of all time, has great game play, and a great story, the best game of all time.
  8. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of game history...............................................
  9. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Hands down the best resident evil game. It's thrilling, it has good puzzles and the atmosphere is great. The controls are not the best, but it is an older game.
  10. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    most addicting game I have ever played in my entire life. I absolutely LOVE this game, and I really hope one day they remaster it. I would love to play it on PS5. Best game of all time imo
  11. Jul 12, 2020
    8
    It was one of the first games I've got after the GameCube purchase, but it took me a while to play it. The game starts really weird, compared to its predecessors, mainly for the reduced horror feeling. It's still there though, but the game focuses more in the action sections. For the franchise, it was the beginning of a distortion in the franchise (which paved the way to RE6). At least, ifIt was one of the first games I've got after the GameCube purchase, but it took me a while to play it. The game starts really weird, compared to its predecessors, mainly for the reduced horror feeling. It's still there though, but the game focuses more in the action sections. For the franchise, it was the beginning of a distortion in the franchise (which paved the way to RE6). At least, if one try not to look at the whole franchise, this game is really impressive, with tight controls, good difficult growth and great level design. To this date, it's still my favorite RE game. Maybe this can be changed later. Expand
  12. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    RE4 has changed the gaming landscape forever. It was a such a blast to go through. I finished this game so many times than I can count. I love the change it brought to the series even tho it's a departure from the much beloved RE formula. But it was a revolution that was bigger than the RE franchise itself and I appreciate it for it. Shinji Mikami rules!
  13. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece with a unique essence, without a doubt the best Resident Evil and one of the best games in history ...
  14. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Lo mejor de lo mejor amo el juego en todos los aspectos y espero el 8 lo supere
  15. Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Best Resident Evil game ever.
    Best Resident Evil 4 Version Ever!
    Must play the game because it is the best
  16. Jul 9, 2020
    5
    Viciei na saga por causa desse game, viciei em vídeo game por causa desse game.
  17. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Everything involving the gameplay is outstanding and timeless. However some might think the inventory pause breaks immersions but I don’t think it does. In DOOM Eternal with its break neck speed; slows down time when the weapon wheel is open. This let’s you think over whatever situation your in. The only Flaw with Resident Evil 4 is that the story isn’t all that original with lots ofEverything involving the gameplay is outstanding and timeless. However some might think the inventory pause breaks immersions but I don’t think it does. In DOOM Eternal with its break neck speed; slows down time when the weapon wheel is open. This let’s you think over whatever situation your in. The only Flaw with Resident Evil 4 is that the story isn’t all that original with lots of cheesey dialogue Expand
  18. Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Historically this is a 10 / 10. I think it must have blown everyones minds back then. Today its still very good. The latter half of the game is weaker and the puzzles are kinda weak for RE. Otherwise very solid. Play it on an emulator and scale it up. Looks pretty good.
  19. Oct 15, 2020
    10
    El mejor Resident Evil de todos, aunque cambio el modo de juego, no evita que sientas tensión en muchos momentos.
  20. Nov 2, 2020
    10
    оххххх.сколько же времени я потратил за этой игрой,только дотка и может с ней конкурировать за мое внимание
  21. Mar 28, 2023
    10
    The last legendary RE game. The series went downhill afterwards. The fact that this game is vastly superior to the RE 4 Remake is a testament to its sheer perfection. Stunning visuals, campy and fun plot, awesome characters, epic music, and incredible gameplay. The powerful weapons, the awesome gore effects, the brutal roundhouse kicks and bone crunching suplexes. The extra modes. I haveThe last legendary RE game. The series went downhill afterwards. The fact that this game is vastly superior to the RE 4 Remake is a testament to its sheer perfection. Stunning visuals, campy and fun plot, awesome characters, epic music, and incredible gameplay. The powerful weapons, the awesome gore effects, the brutal roundhouse kicks and bone crunching suplexes. The extra modes. I have beaten this game 12 times and unlocked every bonus weapon. I am currently forcing myself to beat the Remake because I spent over $100 on it. Stick to the original. Expand
  22. Feb 14, 2021
    4
    Zombies and zombies... And zombies again. This is not interesting at least for me.
  23. Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Complete with a scary atmosphere, disturbing enemies, a memorable story, and unforgettable characters, Resident Evil 4 sparks a revolution that no other game has ever done, even to this day!
  24. May 2, 2021
    9
    It's fun its action-packed it's scary its everything you'd want in a game like this
  25. Nov 20, 2021
    10
    I can't explain exactly what makes this game so, so special. It has great everything, some of the best voice acting I've ever heard, the most satisfying gameplay I've seen in years, a great story, amazing characters, good controls once you get used to them. Not nearly as scary as I thought it would be, but this isn't a horror - action game, this is an action/adventure game. Insanely goodI can't explain exactly what makes this game so, so special. It has great everything, some of the best voice acting I've ever heard, the most satisfying gameplay I've seen in years, a great story, amazing characters, good controls once you get used to them. Not nearly as scary as I thought it would be, but this isn't a horror - action game, this is an action/adventure game. Insanely good postgame for no extra cost. Good graphics even today (tbf, I'm playing the HD version).

    I still can't put my finger on what makes this game so special, but it truly is. The second best game of the 2000s imo.
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  26. May 10, 2021
    0
    C'est bien pour faire plaisir à Tino, qu'est-ce qu'on ferait pas pour son meilleur ami quand même !
  27. Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Best game ever made
    Best action game ever made Best resident evil game ever made
    Best of the best
  28. Jun 6, 2021
    10
    vuruş hissi güzel korkusu yerinde uzun ve çok eğlenceli bir oyun öneriyorum 100000000 veririm
  29. Jun 16, 2021
    10
    My favourite resident evil game and one of my favourite games in general, every part of this game is just iconic
  30. Jul 11, 2021
    10
    bby far the best re game i ve replayed it 2 times and it s reaaaaaallllyy good
  31. Jul 14, 2021
    9
    This started a new direction for Resident Evil.
    One of the best Gamecube games. First and foremost, it's enormously fun to play so in this regard alone it's merited to be considered one of the best. Add to that a 10/10 presentation and meticulous attention to detail, great action and (campy) storytelling, a lengthy campaign and you've got a winner on your hand. This is the crown Jewel of
    This started a new direction for Resident Evil.
    One of the best Gamecube games. First and foremost, it's enormously fun to play so in this regard alone it's merited to be considered one of the best. Add to that a 10/10 presentation and meticulous attention to detail, great action and (campy) storytelling, a lengthy campaign and you've got a winner on your hand. This is the crown Jewel of the Capcom 5 (which turned out to be 4 later on).
    It's not really scary though, which might be a minus for some hardcore RE fans.
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  32. Aug 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, it is the best game in the entire franchise to date. The over the shoulder camera at the time was revolutionary. Leon being center stage was great. However, it does have the MOST annoying person every in the series and that is freaking Ashley Graham. Having to protect her and/or wait for her was and still is painful to even think about to this day. If, and when, they remake RE4, I really freaking hope they change that aspect. Also, for better or for worse, it also gave us the most annoying antagonist to date in the series in that little pipsqueek, Ramon Salazar. With all that said, this is still a super, amazing game. Expand
  33. Aug 29, 2021
    10
    It’s not debatable, it’s the best Resident Evil of the saga. It could also be considered among the best games of all time.
  34. Feb 24, 2022
    10
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  35. Sep 25, 2021
    8
    If the first third of the game would be the whole game, I would rate it 10 out of 10.
    In the first third this game makes all right what it can do make right at all and this in a perfect way for that time. However the price is, that this game lost its momentum that longer it gets. The atmosphere is the best at the beginning and suffers the most over the playtime. The castle, second third
    If the first third of the game would be the whole game, I would rate it 10 out of 10.
    In the first third this game makes all right what it can do make right at all and this in a perfect way for that time. However the price is, that this game lost its momentum that longer it gets. The atmosphere is the best at the beginning and suffers the most over the playtime. The castle, second third of the game, is more a tribute for the first resident evil and this disturbs the modern resident evil in its room to develope an own unique atmosphere here. The last third is my least favourite and only the fight against the Los Regenerados create the unique and special atmosphere that have filled the beginning of the game. The other parts on the millitary island are plaining action parts. The El Gigante, a huge big and intense fight at first is later simply overused and annoying. The last boss is ridiculous designed and weak in comparison with Krauser or the fight against "It". The variety of Weapons and the diffrent ways how you can play this game, give it a high replay value. Furthermore the objects you can interact with and use for your advantage give the gameplay the finishing touch.
    Ashley is a specail case here. Yes it is true that she is not so horrible as other reviewers say.
    But it is undoubtatly so, that the game would be better, if Ashley wasn't part of the gameplay.
    All in all could this a masterpiece be if the game would not run out of breath at the end.
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  36. Oct 3, 2021
    10
    Con todos sus errores, este es un juego que cambio el mundo de los videojuegos para siempre, es increible como pasan los años y se mantiene tan bien, es el juego de mi infancia, si pudiera le pondria un 12/10
  37. Oct 20, 2021
    9
    a good game with story plot a bit violent with chainsaws and i played this game on pc not gamecube , its shows good render and visual areas , progess for resident evil 4 is harder than most other games
  38. Apr 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oynadığım en iyi resident evil oyunu. Güzel bir reameke i çıkar umarım. Expand
  39. Jun 22, 2022
    5
    It developed ideas that we have not seen in any other game and won several awards and took the game of the year and one of the best games in history, but it lost the most important element, which is the horror that was not focused on and this indicates that it lost its basic identity, but it is beautiful, but it does not represent Resident Evil.
  40. Jan 22, 2022
    10
    this game will ruin other games for you, replayed it almost 10 times, I will still do it again
    capcom struck gold with this one
    knocked out of the planet
    this game earns the legendary status
  41. Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Resident evil 4 эта та игра которая ушла далеко от канонов серии, и не всем фанатом классических частей она изначально понравилась, но все же, она стала культовой и почитаемой среди игроков. Для меня знакомство с серией resident evil, да и вообще знакомство с видеоиграми началась именно с этой игры. Даже спустя время в ней хорошо работают механики. Синдзи Миками будто глядел в будущее чтоResident evil 4 эта та игра которая ушла далеко от канонов серии, и не всем фанатом классических частей она изначально понравилась, но все же, она стала культовой и почитаемой среди игроков. Для меня знакомство с серией resident evil, да и вообще знакомство с видеоиграми началась именно с этой игры. Даже спустя время в ней хорошо работают механики. Синдзи Миками будто глядел в будущее что все игры станут похожими на РЕ4. В игре потрясающая гнетущая атмосфера деревни, замка. В ней велеколепные механики которые очень хорошо работают вместе. Это тот шедевр который должен действительно попробывать каждый. Expand
  42. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This game has aged better than any other classic game I've played. The gameplay is still perfect.
  43. May 4, 2022
    10
    Puta jogão da porra, zerei diversas vezes cara era tão divertido virava a noite jogando, sempre tentando fazer em o menor tempo possível, jogabilidade incrível!
  44. Nov 4, 2022
    3
    El peor resident de la historia. Por culpa de este juego los resident dejaron de ser resident. Las cámaras fijas míticas pasaron a un segundo plano. Después llegaron los 5 y 6 a cada cual peor, y hoy día ya no tienen ninguna esencia que tenían los 3 primeros. El mejor de todos fue el remake del 1 para nintendo Game Cube, los remakes del 2 y 3 fueron horribles, y el remake del 4 será igualEl peor resident de la historia. Por culpa de este juego los resident dejaron de ser resident. Las cámaras fijas míticas pasaron a un segundo plano. Después llegaron los 5 y 6 a cada cual peor, y hoy día ya no tienen ninguna esencia que tenían los 3 primeros. El mejor de todos fue el remake del 1 para nintendo Game Cube, los remakes del 2 y 3 fueron horribles, y el remake del 4 será igual o peor. Expand
  45. Mar 17, 2023
    2
    Really a great game for it's time, but not really a great Resident Evil game
  46. Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made.
    That's it, that's the review, I dont know what else I can add to the game's reputation at this point.
  47. Jul 19, 2022
    10
    completed this game on dolphin emulator and i can say looks good on nintendo gamecube(i say about graphic)
  48. Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that absolutely everything about this game from the franchise is perfect.

    Leon and Ashley reuniting was the most rewarding, so were the boss fights when you defeat them.
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  49. Aug 7, 2022
    10
    This game is so cool. The plot is good enough, and fits into the Resident Evil line. The only disadvantage for me is its inconvenient aiming
  50. Oct 9, 2022
    10
    Este sí es el mejor RE4. Los tiempos de carga son cortos, los gráficos son excelentes, los fps son estables, la IA no da pena, la dificultad dinámica está bien (a exepción de puntos como 'El salón de Agua' o 'El salón de la grúa' donde el pico de dificultad aumenta descomunalmente), la banda sonora está mejor que en ps2.

    Sin duda, la mejor versión de RE4, 100% recomendado. Pienso que no
    Este sí es el mejor RE4. Los tiempos de carga son cortos, los gráficos son excelentes, los fps son estables, la IA no da pena, la dificultad dinámica está bien (a exepción de puntos como 'El salón de Agua' o 'El salón de la grúa' donde el pico de dificultad aumenta descomunalmente), la banda sonora está mejor que en ps2.

    Sin duda, la mejor versión de RE4, 100% recomendado. Pienso que no debió salir de Gamecube porque este juego fue la razón por la que salió el bodrio de RE5.
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  51. Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Primer Resident Evil que me pasé y me encantó. A mí no me gustan los juegos en los que el miedo solo son sustos sin sentido, y en éste sentí miedo pero bien construido. Enseguida entras en la historia y la intriga que hay detrás del juego. Especial mención al doblaje "castellano" de "España", menudas risas. Creo que todos los españoles que lo jugamos coincidimos. Una lástima si lo cambianPrimer Resident Evil que me pasé y me encantó. A mí no me gustan los juegos en los que el miedo solo son sustos sin sentido, y en éste sentí miedo pero bien construido. Enseguida entras en la historia y la intriga que hay detrás del juego. Especial mención al doblaje "castellano" de "España", menudas risas. Creo que todos los españoles que lo jugamos coincidimos. Una lástima si lo cambian de cara al remake. Expand
  52. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. الافضل على الاطلاق لعبة طورت صناعة الالعاب Expand
  53. Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Legendary game, and best ever game in my life, i love it so crazy game
  54. Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  55. Jan 5, 2023
    10
    The GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  56. Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Best GameCube game ever released! Arguably one of the greatest games of all time. Easy 10/10
  57. Feb 9, 2023
    9
    What a fun game it's just fun Leon is just cool the bosses are fun the zombies are inteligent and threatning its spooky but also incredibly funny and gameplay is one of the best action games ever very influential a great game overral
  58. Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Indiscutiblemente obra maestra. El que niega lo bueno de este juego, probablemente es un boomer que se quedó en el pasado. Si no te gusta por el juego en sí, sin cosas de "El principio del fin", "No es Survival Horror", etc. Es respetable. RE4 no necesita ser Survival Horror para ser uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia.

    Obra Maestra.
  59. GregM.
    Feb 3, 2005
    10
    A stunning foray into a violent landscape where the typical and cliched enemies have been thrown out the window, to be replaced by ax and sickle wielding peasantfolk, all of whom hate you, and a group of mongering cult-members that murmur indecipherables as they crawl forward. By far the best game I have ever played on any console--it is, in parts, genuinely scary. The only significant A stunning foray into a violent landscape where the typical and cliched enemies have been thrown out the window, to be replaced by ax and sickle wielding peasantfolk, all of whom hate you, and a group of mongering cult-members that murmur indecipherables as they crawl forward. By far the best game I have ever played on any console--it is, in parts, genuinely scary. The only significant drawback is the writing, which is at times excruciatingly bad. Expand
  60. AthrunZ.
    Feb 9, 2005
    10
    Bought it the day it was released and never stop playing it.
  61. AdamD.
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    Raises the bar in horror games.
  62. ShaunS.
    Apr 17, 2005
    10
    If you buy this game you'll be sh.t scared.
  63. MatthewD.
    May 20, 2005
    10
    This game was by far one of the best gamecube games i have played, I just recently picked up a gamecube and since i have loved almost every resident evil i decided to play through number 4 as well, to my surprise it was different and totally new and original. The idea of smart somewhat zombie characters that use some tactics to take your character out while you run form them like a madmanThis game was by far one of the best gamecube games i have played, I just recently picked up a gamecube and since i have loved almost every resident evil i decided to play through number 4 as well, to my surprise it was different and totally new and original. The idea of smart somewhat zombie characters that use some tactics to take your character out while you run form them like a madman was such a thrill to me. The boss fights were alot of fun and the extras after you beat the game are alot of fun as well, mercenaries mode was so annoying due to the fact that they keep coming, if you blink you get your head chopped off by chainsaw hags lol hehe. Of course like any other game there are graphical flaws, only minor and nothing to worry about but i did notice them, kinda funny actually. I sure hope capcom brings out a new resident evil soon or in the not to far distant future with the same gameplay elements and a brandnew story line of course that deals with leon again saving something from someone or a co-op mode for increased fun and playability lol Expand
  64. BrendanO.
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    This game kicks vombie-creature-BUTT!!! It's the best console game out and it rocks! Seriously, the reply value is incredible. You can beat the game over and over and it never gets boring. You just have a blast pumping 100s of rounds into those....well...creatures. It's just a heck of a riot! BUY THIS GAME...it's the most fun you'll have on any console!
  65. TarikT.
    Jan 16, 2005
    10
    The only bad thing about this game was the last cutscene. I would give it a 9.7 if it had that score on the reader review.
  66. WeskerC.
    Jan 23, 2005
    10
    New, good and advance gameplay style which is attractive and never disapoint to RE fans.
  67. RayS.
    Oct 27, 2005
    10
    This game is the best resident evil ever. I don't think that there was one bad thing in it. I have to say this is the best horror/adventure game ever made. I think that it beats Halo 1 and 2. Nothing has ever been made so nice and beautiful as this. Thank you capcom for making such an adicting and wonderful game.
  68. ChrisS.
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    Quite astounding, and almost certainly the best game on GameCube. A non-stop thrill ride of epic proportions. A giant stride forwards for the survival-horror genre, and probably the best reinvention of an existing franchise ever seen. Up there with Halo and San Andreas as one of the defining moments of the current generation of consoles. Do not miss.
  69. MikeC.
    Oct 4, 2005
    10
    It is the gretest resident evil game i've ever played
  70. EvanB.
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    Simply amazing. If you don't like gore, this is not the game for you. Otherwise, a masterpiece.
  71. DavidL.
    Jan 9, 2005
    10
    Resident Evil 4 is the one game that can, and probably will, pull Nintendo back to the top.
  72. UematsuA.
    Feb 1, 2005
    10
    CAPCOM's Resident Evil 4 has plenty to offer. First off, the story of the game. Leon S Kennedy is sent to Europe (somewhere in Spain), to rescue the president's daughter Ashley Gharam. In event, the villagers are acting strange. There are suprising characters. The return of Ada Wong, Krauser, Wesker... The game nearly takes 20 hours in your first round. After completing the CAPCOM's Resident Evil 4 has plenty to offer. First off, the story of the game. Leon S Kennedy is sent to Europe (somewhere in Spain), to rescue the president's daughter Ashley Gharam. In event, the villagers are acting strange. There are suprising characters. The return of Ada Wong, Krauser, Wesker... The game nearly takes 20 hours in your first round. After completing the game, you'll unlock two modes. Assignment Ada and The Merceneries. Great game. Expand
  73. RayU.
    Feb 2, 2005
    10
    I think this is the most realisic Resident Evil game yet. It has all new features that many RE players have been wanting since the first one. The Story mode and the game interaction of the game itself is unbelieveable. The different ways your enemys manipulate and dodge bullets and other weapons makes RE4 that much more of the game we've been waiting for. Arguably the best game ever made.
  74. JoeP.
    Feb 6, 2005
    10
    Best Resident Evil ever. With the new targeting it makes killing the zombies (well, they are not zombies) fun. The gameplay is 10 times funner and the game is not slow. You'll want to beat it in one seating. This is a must have.
  75. BanG.
    Mar 10, 2005
    10
    This is easily my favorite game of this generation and it's very deep.
  76. 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.
  77. TimS.
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    I thought this wus the best resident evil game out so far!!!!! graphics rule!
  78. BoboP.
    Mar 3, 2005
    10
    Can't type for very long must play Resident Evil 4 ...
  79. DavidA.
    Mar 6, 2005
    10
    Very cool, it stessed the hell out of me, I love the chainsaw guy in the beggining.I think there was no need to make it this bloody because some of the images are just nasty. But still in a way the blood adds a little more horror to the game. If you think this game sucks I think you need to see a doctor. I never thought there would be a game that was as good as the Prince of Persia Very cool, it stessed the hell out of me, I love the chainsaw guy in the beggining.I think there was no need to make it this bloody because some of the images are just nasty. But still in a way the blood adds a little more horror to the game. If you think this game sucks I think you need to see a doctor. I never thought there would be a game that was as good as the Prince of Persia collection but I was mistaken. Expand
  80. DarrenD.
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    I dont care what anyone say this game is better than halo 2 or gta san andreas.
  81. 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.
  82. JohnnieC.
    May 24, 2005
    10
    This game is very good compaired to the other residentevils that there are I would say to the creators good job and keep up the good work and keep coming out with more and better resident evils for the madness never ends.
  83. EricM.
    May 3, 2005
    10
    This is the best RE game i have played. I think all the changes made are for the best and hope there are future RE games that follow this game in every aspect.
  84. AliciaM.
    Jun 10, 2005
    10
    This game was freakin' awesome. I jumped so much at the graphics and I wasn't even playing it!
  85. DanielF.
    Aug 8, 2005
    10
    The graphics and cut-scenes are amazingly polished, and helps create a spooky atmosphere. Beter than Halo or GTA, and is fighting for Best Gamecube Game along with Metroid Prime!
  86. BrianR
    Sep 4, 2005
    10
    This is the best game on the Gamecube BAR NONE, nothing is as overall spectacular as this game has proven to be. Way to go Capcom!
  87. DavidG.
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    I read about video games much more than I actually play them. The only system I own is the GameCube and I enjoy Puyo Pop from time to time. I had heard an awful lot about RE4, but was wary about spending $40 for a new copy of a game that's a year old. Thank god it came out at $20 last week. This is, quite honestly, the best adventure game I've ever played, taking that title from I read about video games much more than I actually play them. The only system I own is the GameCube and I enjoy Puyo Pop from time to time. I had heard an awful lot about RE4, but was wary about spending $40 for a new copy of a game that's a year old. Thank god it came out at $20 last week. This is, quite honestly, the best adventure game I've ever played, taking that title from Half-Life. In terms of atmosphere, graphics, sounds, and control, I can't think of a more immersive game. My only complaint is Ashley. I hate games where you have to protect someone, but she's kind of important to the storyline. A recommended must-buy. Expand
  88. JonnyB.
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    If I could I would give this game a 20. This is my favorite game ever made. I didn't really care much for the old Resident Evil games but this one is great. I wish that there was a co-op mode though, my friend and I are always looking for fun multiplayers on the Game Cube. The Game Cube version is better than the PS2 version even though the PS2 version has extra stuff. If you have a If I could I would give this game a 20. This is my favorite game ever made. I didn't really care much for the old Resident Evil games but this one is great. I wish that there was a co-op mode though, my friend and I are always looking for fun multiplayers on the Game Cube. The Game Cube version is better than the PS2 version even though the PS2 version has extra stuff. If you have a G Cube and you don't have this game, you might as well not have a G Cube. Beat the game and then beat assignment Ada and save your money for the Chicago Typwriter is is freakn awesome! Expand
  89. BryanS.
    Oct 30, 2007
    9
    Sexy, secret, female agents. More blood than an abattoir. Absurd dialogue. Glaring cultural inaccuracies. Leon's funny hair-cut. Parasites that somehow find their hosts in empty suits of armor. Outrageous storyline. Absurd impracticalities like a GIANT animated statue of Salazar that can run and crush buildings. Every one of these excesses does nothing but enhance the experience that Sexy, secret, female agents. More blood than an abattoir. Absurd dialogue. Glaring cultural inaccuracies. Leon's funny hair-cut. Parasites that somehow find their hosts in empty suits of armor. Outrageous storyline. Absurd impracticalities like a GIANT animated statue of Salazar that can run and crush buildings. Every one of these excesses does nothing but enhance the experience that is Resident Evil 4. Truly an awesome game. I smiled the entire time. Expand
  90. DaveH
    Dec 7, 2009
    10
    Seriously, a masterpiece. I have the admit the storyline is not the best thing about this game (rescuing the president's daughter?) but the gameplay and the graphics are awesome. The main character Leon Kennedy is unarguably one the best protagonists in video games, alongside with Master Chief and Link. I wish to write more about this game in this short review, but if I started Seriously, a masterpiece. I have the admit the storyline is not the best thing about this game (rescuing the president's daughter?) but the gameplay and the graphics are awesome. The main character Leon Kennedy is unarguably one the best protagonists in video games, alongside with Master Chief and Link. I wish to write more about this game in this short review, but if I started taking it seriously, I'd end up writing a Yottabyte of data. Expand
  91. Residentevilnutreisawsome
    Sep 5, 2009
    10
    RE4 the best in its siris.Capcom really did it out with this one. I am really the biggest fan of resident evil. resident evil will live on. (like michal jackson did) go resident evil and go capcom!
  92. IsaacS.
    Dec 10, 2004
    10
    Tried the demo! WAS AMAZING. This game is going to rock!
  93. [Anonymous]
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    Me and my friend just played this for 6.5 straight hours, and i can say right now that it has more scares in that amount of time than any game i have ever played. This is without question one of the best games ever.
  94. AB
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    This game is an amazing experience that all gamers should enjoy. It is the best Resident Evil to date. All the problems with the franchise have been fixed: no more horrid camera angles, no more ridiculous controls, and the environments are fully rendered. This is the best game since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and is arguably as good as Halo 2.
  95. TheGoatKeeper
    Jan 12, 2005
    9
    What is LeroyB talking about Willis? This game is a proven hit.
  96. LordSpencer
    Jan 12, 2005
    10
    Simply put, the best thing to grace the human race.
  97. KevinF.
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    Finally a developer uses the full potential of the GC. I don't have the platitudes to praise this game enough. It is perfect. You will want to hit pause and bring people in off the street to show them this amazing cutscene or that in-engine accomplishment. All the complaints about controls and linearity are silly - if you could strafe, then the game would be less frantic and scary. Finally a developer uses the full potential of the GC. I don't have the platitudes to praise this game enough. It is perfect. You will want to hit pause and bring people in off the street to show them this amazing cutscene or that in-engine accomplishment. All the complaints about controls and linearity are silly - if you could strafe, then the game would be less frantic and scary. Oddly enough, the direction the game goes in is more H.P. Lovecraft than anything else, which is refreshing and fun! Buy a GC, it's finally hitting its stride. Expand
  98. BosephusM.
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    Not only does this game wow technically and fix many preexisting RE faults, but it still retains many aspects of RE we know and love and is more frightening/entertaining than any recent horror movie. I haven't played a videogame till the early morning hours (4 am) in a LONG time, but RE4 is just that damn good.
  99. Dan
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    There are not words within my heart of hearts to describe the genius of this game. Please, for the love of God buy this. Best game on the Gamecube. Actually competes with Half-Life 2 for best game ever struck on disc.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#1 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005
Metascore
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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. Simply put, Resident Evil 4 is the tightest, most accessible game in the series and one of the best games out there.
  3. 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]