Resident Evil 4

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  1. MissFelixia
    Mar 13, 2013
    10
    one of the best resident evil games made sadly after this they went in the completely wrong direction. they shouldve built on top of this but instead they threw everything away.
  2. sameh
    Mar 29, 2013
    10
    simply the best survival horror game of all time no other company even capcom itself can make a better game. the game uses if everything to keep the player feel desperate of surviving. the story, the characters, the graphic, the sound.. etc. everything in it is awesome. a game that define survival horror with an RPJ!.
  3. JohnWitten
    Aug 12, 2013
    9
    This is the Resident Evil game that proved the franchise could be reinvented and reinvigorated without even having to needlessly throw zombies onto the screen. The new enemies were just as merciless, brutal, and horrible to face, and it worked well. Add in major adjustments to controls, camera, and the atmosphere- the moodier the better it seems, and you've got quite the winning formula.
  4. pmidnight
    Apr 17, 2013
    9
    this is what a game should be like... re4 blew me away and continues to... the characters and storyline are completely addictive. overall one of the best games ive played
  5. Jpeak1
    Apr 26, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, I played through this game AT LEAST 5 times. I had just as much fun the first time as I did the fifth time.

    Resident Evil 4 is not too horrifying, except one level towards the end. This is where you fight dark blue dagger-toothed monster things that cannot be killed, unless you shoot 3 of the parasites on their back. You can cripple them by shooting their legs off, but they regenerate and grow back. (Thus, the reason they are called regenerators.)

    Enough rambling. The game as a whole has decent-okay combat. There are around 12-15 guns you can buy, not counting the unlockable ones that you can get after beating the game.

    The small amount of people who gave this game poor reviews don't seem to have played the game before. There is, in fact other modes than story mode. Assignment Ada, and Missionaries. Missionaries is just a free-play mode where countless hordes of zombies are hurled at you until your chopper arrives. Pretty fun to do after you beat the game and don't feel like playing it again. Assignment Ada isn't that fun, to be frankly honest. Its just replaying a mission as a woman named Ada, except its 500 times harder. The story is pretty long, and there are multiple paths that you are able to take during the game.

    The enemies you face consist of the generic zombie, (a spanish farmer that tries to kill you with pitchforks and knives.) cult group members, (pale people in black cloaks that try to strangle you), enemies with wolverine-like claws that have their eyes stitched shut, and scary-ass chainsaw men/women with bags over their heads. They actually might be scarier than the regnerators I talked about earier.

    All in all, this is a GREAT game. I hope this review helped. :D    … Expand
  6. TharikLeonardo
    May 8, 2013
    9
    Capcom clearly was aiming in a wider public when they made Resident Evil 4.
    Its almost perfect blending of survival horror and action, packed with an addictive gameplay, great story and really beautiful visuals aren't enough to make it the best Resident Evil ever made, but even diehard fans of the series can enjoy it as much as the casual gamer will and i highly recommend it to both.
  7. tusharlee1
    May 11, 2013
    10
    Simply best game ever!!! still playing this in 2013 and never get bored of playing. I think so new RE games and not as good as this game. Actually i have never counted how many times i have played this game. Its no 1 in my list
  8. wsacramoni
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    It’s a great game and I would enthusiastically recommend adding to your play list. It has seriously impressed me and it is a highlight of its time and genre.
  9. Elucidate
    Oct 9, 2013
    9
    An excellent combination of survival horror and third-person shooter action, RE4 delivers in all aspects of a near-perfect and engaging game. As others come and go, Resident Evil 4 will be remembered as a true classic.
  10. amidamaru
    Jul 9, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game on all erath.I played in this game on ps2 pc xbox 360 and on pc again and again. this game have all of need great game graphic (on 2005) gameplay story and music… Expand
  11. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    Испытывал адскую зависть когда смотрел обзоры Игромании на игру с GameCube, к счастью игра не задержалась надолго в эксклюзивах Nintendo. Смена перспективы и боевой системы, отсутствие привычных зомби, крутая подача сюжета, классные QTE элементы, Resident Evil 4 оказалась гораздо более серьезней и проработанней предыдущих игр серии. У Capcom получился настоящий шедевр.Испытывал адскую зависть когда смотрел обзоры Игромании на игру с GameCube, к счастью игра не задержалась надолго в эксклюзивах Nintendo. Смена перспективы и боевой системы, отсутствие привычных зомби, крутая подача сюжета, классные QTE элементы, Resident Evil 4 оказалась гораздо более серьезней и проработанней предыдущих игр серии. У Capcom получился настоящий шедевр.
  12. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    This game is the best game of the ps2 consol. I was so addicted to it. The graphics are wonderful and brilliant. This is my all time favorite game. If you dont have it get it. Trust me it is worth it.
  13. Thebazman
    Nov 28, 2013
    10
    This game is creepy. The first and the best the "new" Resident Evil game, you are taken to a cult village in Spain to rescue the presidents daughter. The more you discover about the cult and your various encounters with the villagers (who have parasites called Las Plagas in their head) make you nervous to play this game.i. 2004 these graphics were insane and still hold up today. Plus, goodThis game is creepy. The first and the best the "new" Resident Evil game, you are taken to a cult village in Spain to rescue the presidents daughter. The more you discover about the cult and your various encounters with the villagers (who have parasites called Las Plagas in their head) make you nervous to play this game.i. 2004 these graphics were insane and still hold up today. Plus, good voice acting in this franchise is a change and Leon actually sounds believable. The gameplay is smooth and precise, for example it is hard to get a direct shot without the gun moving because it takes in real life factors like breathing. Now people complain it lost its survival horror roots with this game (and I agree the series eventually did) but if you play that opening village scene without terror (especially when chainsaw man comes out) you are probably not human. So go on, prepared to get scared and return to a time of good Resident Evil games, and the only good Resident Evil game that has a good story, good gameplay, and good graphics. It's not the original GameCube version but in some aspects the PS2 version is better. So play it, just bring an extra pair of pants.… Expand
  14. crimsondoor
    Jan 28, 2017
    8
    Gameplay wise this game is very revolutionary. I think most people agree that it's the first action-adventure TPS with perfected gameplay, puzzles and aiming system.

    Since there are a few modes you can unlock after finishing the main story, you can spend hours and hours until game completion. (I bet if the game was released nowadays you would have to pay to unlock the extra modes as    Gameplay wise this game is very revolutionary. I think most people agree that it's the first action-adventure TPS with perfected gameplay, puzzles and aiming system.

    Since there are a few modes you can unlock after finishing the main story, you can spend hours and hours until game completion. (I bet if the game was released nowadays you would have to pay to unlock the extra modes as DLC) Not to mention replayability is excellent - no wonder why people are still playing it 10 years ago after its release!

    Now let's be honest. I love RE4 gameplay wise, but story wise it's horrible.
    1. STORY IS **** It took place in Spain, has nothing to do with Umbrella and zombies.
    2. This isn't even horror. It's just a shooting game. You never run out of ammo and there are no scares either.

    This game should be released as a one-off side story, never as Resident Evil 4. I absolutely loved the setting of the demo - it has that eerie and claustrophobic atmosphere of previous RE games and pretty interesting settings (took place in a locked down castle, hallucinations from infection etc). RE4 really wasted the opportunity to be a proper RE sequel, which is a huge shame.

    This game is also where the series went downhill. Because it is so successful, Capcom tried to remake this action-without-horror-TPS spinoff twice (as sequels again, no less) and failed miserably. How surprising.    … Expand
  15. BreinFubar
    Dec 19, 2013
    9
    One of the best horror, I will remember this game forever, she spent a lot of time, but Resident Evil 5 I like more, be sure to play this game if you have not played
  16. Sandmann
    Jan 7, 2014
    10
    A game that change the traditional style of his ancestors, to make a game that had awkward cameras and clumsy controls to another completely different, clearly frame trend to another resident evils
  17. metacriticon
    May 1, 2014
    10
    This game is the best game in the series, besides that was the beginning of a gender change in Resident Evil. The gameplay is awesome and the graphics too, deserves perfect score.
  18. ii_like_bl00d
    Feb 27, 2014
    10
    This game has virtually nothing wrong with it. From the moment I started playing it hooked on to me and never let go, the game in my opinion is a perfect blend of action and horror which has never been successfully replicated since. In my mind, it's a masterpiece.
  19. Pro-Payne
    Mar 16, 2014
    8
    When I picked this game up for the first time last week I thought "It can't be as good as people say." Well, I'll tell you I was surprised when I got into playing it. It has a very original combat system with shooting and it makes a more challenging game, it's not like some shooters on the PS2 where it auto-locks and all you have to do is press the shoot button. Don't get me wrong, it'sWhen I picked this game up for the first time last week I thought "It can't be as good as people say." Well, I'll tell you I was surprised when I got into playing it. It has a very original combat system with shooting and it makes a more challenging game, it's not like some shooters on the PS2 where it auto-locks and all you have to do is press the shoot button. Don't get me wrong, it's not a challenge because its broken. Its a challenge because when a villager is charging you, sometimes you cant line up the shot and have to pull your knife and brawl for your life. I also really like the inventory system, if you are OCD and want to make everything just right, you can spend almost hours combining, crafting, and sorting your inventory. The controls are simple and are easy to understand. It takes under a minute in the first part of the game to get everything down. The game-play mechanics will have you saving every last bullet so you don't run out (or maybe i'm just really bad at saving my ammo). I also liked, at the beginning, the scarcity of ammo for everything but your pistol, then making you fight hordes of villagers with a grenade, 6 shotgun shells, and 20 or so bullets in your pistol. Verdict: A must own for video game collectors, or anyone who owns a PS2.… Expand
  20. scythe8808
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    This game is beyond amazing. I've replayed and beat this game over 20 times. This game is very scary and intense. With new game play mechanics we didn't see in the previous installments, it was such a surprise. Even though this game didn't offer the boring slow zombies, it did offer amazing and scary new enemies. Very happy I've played this game during my childhood.
  21. Kai82
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    It was received as best Resident Evil game back then and is a classic. It changed the formula a bit and sadly later games continued this trend to become more like Michael Bay making Resident Evil presentation-wise and closer to Call of Duty gameplay-wise. There is the rumor and some evidence that they want the Call of Duty sales numbers so they make the games more similar. This however canIt was received as best Resident Evil game back then and is a classic. It changed the formula a bit and sadly later games continued this trend to become more like Michael Bay making Resident Evil presentation-wise and closer to Call of Duty gameplay-wise. There is the rumor and some evidence that they want the Call of Duty sales numbers so they make the games more similar. This however can not be hold against this game. The story features Resident Evil 2 veteran Leon S. Kennedy who is now a government agent. He is searching the missing daughter of the US president that is missing without a trace. He is in a remote region in Spain as there was a rumor that she was kidnapped by a strange cult named Los Iluminados. What follows becomes a struggle for survival that even challenges Leon as survivor of Raccoon City. The story is really good B-movie material and kept me going. It changes a bit of the lore as it is the evil Umbrella Corporation is not the villain as it was disbanded years ago. There are also complete new enemies and here they succeed as some of them are really scary like the idea of the las plagas or especially the regenerators and iron maidens. Remark: If you find the idea of the las plagas to fantastic to be real look up the real life species of Sacculina on Wikipedia for example. Be warned it is an unappetizing and scary experience. The boss battles were intense and enjoyable too. I still remember some of them fondly. Gameplay-wise it focused more on action and shooting than survival horror (Clarification: I still would call it a survival horror game). A clear deviation from the previous games. It does however work really well. You can aim freely with your weapon that has a laser sight. You can use this to slow enemies by shooting them in the legs or vulnerable parts (no not genitalia). The knife is now a relatable weapon if you know how to use it. Together with smarter enemy AI it is an improvement. The bad parts are some quick time events I dislike. There is one remarkable example I want to point out. A video sequence started and looked like it takes a while (villain monologue) so I dropped the controller and want to drink a bit fo refresh myself. Then came a quick time event in the video sequence and I died. Another thing I dislike are escort missions like the huge majority of gamers. This is no spoiler as the setup “Missing daughter you have to save” tells you this is an unavoidable trope. I freely admit that they did everything to make it less of a burden. What stays the same is the inventory management. You still have to make decisions what to take with you and what to leave behind. Your inventory is now in the form of an attache / brief case. You also find collectible items to sell at a vendor which stalks you trough the game (This means available at certain spots in the area not always behind you. He has also some useful things to buy).Beware some items can be combined to get a more valuable item to sell. Herbs return and are the same as in the other games. There is a new herb when consumed increases your max health for the rest of the game (Yellow colored if I remember correctly). I think I should give you a fair warning as the game is pretty gory but not the gore for gore sake way. Many of us remember the death sequence especially the guy with a motorized wood cutting tool. The presentation is excellent for its time. The areas are huge, the graphics were amazing and the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere. Depending on the version the synchronization or speakers are sometimes weaker. Overall this was an immersive and intense game. It changes the formula but is still survival horror enough. Be warned Resident Evil 5 and 6 change more to be shooters or action games. This game however becomes an easy recommendation and just slightly misses the 10/10 mark.… Expand
  22. br_1245
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    LEva a serie a novos horizontes utilizando uma nova formula. Sendo criticado por fugir da formula classica da serie é visto com um certo pre conceito pelos fas da franquia, o que é um erro pois é um excelente jogo e bem desafiador quando jogado no hard e com um curioso mini game de tiro e o mercador misterioso que aparece em todos os lugares. Bola dentro da capcom.
  23. PeterParker
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    Assieme a Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots e a Kingdom Hearts II,questo è il miglior videogioco che io abbia mai giocato in tutta la mia vita.Il migliore.
  24. Joker92
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    My favorite Resident Evil game, and I've been a fan since day one too. Although the zombies have been replaced, the cunning and creepiness this gem brought to the table makes up for staying with old and familiar. Beautiful game.
  25. toxicon
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best games made on PS2. Capcom really pulled a great one by porting it over to the PS2! Kudos!
  26. tsakiym
    May 21, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  27. Mario_Luigi
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    I was very happy to discover this game for my console back in 2006. It was one of the first games I did play on PS2. I love the whole franchise, but this game is something special. The first game I saw PS2 new features like button combinations during cutscenes and vibro-effects. I liked the game so much that I completed it more then 10 times during one year. The plot is also interesting.I was very happy to discover this game for my console back in 2006. It was one of the first games I did play on PS2. I love the whole franchise, but this game is something special. The first game I saw PS2 new features like button combinations during cutscenes and vibro-effects. I liked the game so much that I completed it more then 10 times during one year. The plot is also interesting. And the music - wow! A masterpiece!… Expand
  28. washington_luis
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    um dos melhores jogos que ja joguei, é o melhor desde re 2. O jogo pode não conter mais aquele terror como nos anteriores mas pra mim ainda é perfeito
  29. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    So, the long awaited sequel to Resident Evil 3 is finally upon us - and it certainly is the treat that it promised to be. I have to admit, in the build up to the release of this game, I was worried. I was hearing all sorts of rumours, from this being more like Devil May Cry than previous Resident Evil games, to the complete dropping of the staple Resident Evil monster - the zombie.So, the long awaited sequel to Resident Evil 3 is finally upon us - and it certainly is the treat that it promised to be. I have to admit, in the build up to the release of this game, I was worried. I was hearing all sorts of rumours, from this being more like Devil May Cry than previous Resident Evil games, to the complete dropping of the staple Resident Evil monster - the zombie. However, I knew that Capcom weren't a gaming company that is in the habit of letting me down, so I decided to pass these ridiculous rumours off as hearsay, and therefore false. Imagine my surprise then when they turned out to be true, and imagine my increased surprise when they actually turned out to be worthy changes! The loss of the zombies, for example, is a big loss; but their replacement - mad villagers, is definitely a worthy one and it makes for a very nice change! In fact, all of the monsters in the game are brilliantly designed and help to make the game even more of a pleasure to play. The gigantic bi-pods, for example, are a particular highlight; as are the very odd 'regenerators' that come complete with their own unique and ingenious method of dispatch!

    One thing I really love about this game is the amount of movie tributes that it has in it. From The Evil Dead style camera towards the beginning, to the King Kong-esquire way the giant monster is introduced, all the way down to the Night of the Living Dead shootout in an old abandoned hut - the game is a treasure indeed! The choice of lead character - Leon Kennedy - wasn't the best idea in my opinion. While I have nothing against the guy, Leon has always struck me as one of Capcom's less interesting creations and I would much rather have followed the escapades of Barry Burton or Leon's Resident Evil 2 co-star Claire Redfield than Mr Kennedy...but never mind. The story is entirely different from anything we've seen in Resident Evil before, but it actually serves the game quite well and it's always interesting enough to keep you hooked. The way that the Capcom have opted to change to a more arcade style adventure than previous games represents a change for the worse, as it makes the game far too easy and cuts out many of the staples of the series - things such as backtracking and the great feeling you get when you find that all important green herb or another case of handgun bullets. Now you always know that there's more items just around the corner and you don't really feel the same fear that previous games instilled so well.

    However, despite it's major flaw, Capcom have once again succeeded in creating a magnificent gaming experience. While Resident Evil 4 isn't as gripping or as difficult as it's earlier counterparts, this is still a great video game and a prime reason for owning a Gamecube. Highly recommended!    … Expand
  30. driejust
    Aug 3, 2015
    9
    When reviewing RE4 there's really not many negatives to list which is why it's so high on most gamers lists. Many would claim this game marked the beginning of the ending for RE, but others like me say this is definitely one of the franchise's strongest points overall.
  31. BigBossHayabusa
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Resident evil 4 is a masterpiece, the 2nd greatest game in the series. the graphics are stunning for the time, the cut scenes and voice acting are amazing. The game play is so much fun and very well paced. the game's level design is very similar to 2009's RE 5 but much more polished and more like the first 3 games in terms of style.A pretty long game with tons of extras and guns to tryResident evil 4 is a masterpiece, the 2nd greatest game in the series. the graphics are stunning for the time, the cut scenes and voice acting are amazing. The game play is so much fun and very well paced. the game's level design is very similar to 2009's RE 5 but much more polished and more like the first 3 games in terms of style.A pretty long game with tons of extras and guns to try keep the game long and fresh and never gets old.
    9.7/10    … Expand
  32. DeepThroat
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This one of my Favorite game of all time. This game had a new story, new gameplay, great graphics. The cutscenes were great . this Resident Evil wasn't like the previous ones. This was less Horror more action and more fun to play
  33. 3Potatoteers
    Oct 8, 2015
    9
    I am usually not a big fun of FPS games, but I have to say, I love this game. This game reminds me of elegant old days, while gameplay is what matters.

    + The game is hard and challenging in a good way, you know you could do better next time, or check your suitcase come up with new strategy, or check the map to loot some treasures for cash, it forces you to explore the map, yet it is no    I am usually not a big fun of FPS games, but I have to say, I love this game. This game reminds me of elegant old days, while gameplay is what matters.

    + The game is hard and challenging in a good way, you know you could do better next time, or check your suitcase come up with new strategy, or check the map to loot some treasures for cash, it forces you to explore the map, yet it is no way boring, I don't collect for trophy, I collect because I want to.

    + I love characters in this game, even Ashley. I think she is more realistic than Ellie.

    + The text in the game is very good, they offer you both information and some rest. I love it, first time I read every single text in a game.

    - The control can be annoying sometimes, you can't move while aiming, that is fine, but you can't move while ready a knife, that is not cool, and the fact that you can't stun an enemy with your knife is also annoying while you get stun by every single hit from an enemy. You can't run while changing direction, what you actually do is stop, turn your face, then run again, it is annoying.

    - QTE in this game is harsh as hell, actually is not Quick Time, it is super human reflex, it is really hard to perform a QTE unless you know you should perform a QTE, and the QTE button you have to push seems to be random. They even add QTE in cutscene, do you know how many times I put down the controller just realized there was a QTE so I picked up the controller yet didn't have the time to perform the QTE?

    - Some enemies have way too many health, can be annoying if you don't upgrade your weapon correctly.

    - Last boss doesn't have many phases, which is a let down, I was really hoping something more epic.

    Overall, one of the best games I've ever played, give it some time to get used to the control you will love it.    … Expand
  34. BritishWolf
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Although the PS2 version is the second most inferior version of the game (second only to the original PC port), it is still fundamentally the same game. As Resident Evil 4 has been ported countless times to various consoles, there is not excuse not to play it.
  35. GrandMasterD
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    This is the best game for ps2, that I have played. I've unlocked everything, worked the glitches, everything and it is still fun to play after all of that, speed running is great. You beat the game once and your unstoppable if you have the cash for your reward that is. That's the only detractor I see, but then beat pro mode, then you really have done something. Unlock ablest don't carryThis is the best game for ps2, that I have played. I've unlocked everything, worked the glitches, everything and it is still fun to play after all of that, speed running is great. You beat the game once and your unstoppable if you have the cash for your reward that is. That's the only detractor I see, but then beat pro mode, then you really have done something. Unlock ablest don't carry over difficulties btw. If you beat the mercenaries with max ratings in all of them you get 1 hit killer for everything but the multi stage fights. My other bone on this game is that it set the stage for RE5, which wasn't a bad game it just wasn't RE.… Expand
  36. caligula_king
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Horas y horas de juego ( me lo pase 11 veces ), ESPECTACULAR ...el primer Resident Evil que jugué y lo considero estar en el top 5 de los mejores juegos de la play 2 . Se puede decir la única cosa negativa era la historia que era muy sencilla pero todo lo demás era música celestial en mis oídos . ! MORIR ES VIVIR !
  37. ChrisMuller1992
    Jun 29, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Years after the destruction of Raccoon City,wiping out any living creature and the virus with it and Umbrella finally finished,Leon S Kennedy,now a goverment agent is assigned to find the missing daughter of the president of the United States,who has been aducted by an unknown occult,her whereabouts was unknown until one day it was mention she was in a rural part of Spain,thats where the game begins.

    You're in a village,trying to find someone to ask for Ashleys whereabouts,where a man violently tries to kill you with his axes...there you have no choice but to eliminate him...soon you realise the whole village is against you. What happened there? What happen to the villagers? Why they act that way? Only for you to find out.

    This is the first game where the camera is behind you back,the graphics looks really awesome in this game,better than Resident Evil Code Veronica,you should see the cutscenes how lively the characters are,Leon is more tougher and good looking,Ashley looks ok,secondary characters look awesome too. The location is in the more rural part of Spain,the village,the church,a castle,a mine,an island,a laboratory etc all of them look terrific. The fire looks really real so real that if you get close to it you can get hurt,you can rum in the water too and use a speedboat as transportation,be careful,not all water area is safe.

    The controls plays as always but more intuitive,meaning that they don't move as if they are tanks,they move more like humans,you can run,climb,shoot, kick and hit enemies etc. The variety of weapons is enormous,most of them have this lasersights which can be more easy to aim at enemies which mostly you want to eliminate them shooting them in the head. The boss fights are hard sometimes mostly cause they really hard but sometimes you'll have to use the enviroment to your advantage to gain success in your battles.

    Whats new here are the quick time event which during scenes you will have to stay alert cause you will never know when danger is near,when you do know you will have to press the buttons really fast otherwise its game over for you especially the Leon vs Krauser knife fight,believe me,i had to try a few times to get it all right.

    In this game its the first time where you can buy and sell stuff thanks to the merchant you find throughout the game,when you find him you can buy new weapons,a bulletproof vest,upgrade weapons for them to be stronger and you can sell precious items you find,in some of them you have to do a little mixing to other items so that they can have more value.

    Lets talk about the moment you find Ashley,well Ashley is a damsel in distress where you have to protect her from enemies,you can give her simple instructions like wait so you can investigate the area,once you see that its safe tell her to follow you and she will,also you can tell her to hide if that option is avaliable. You will have to keep her close to you cause enemies can take her and if the enemy that takes her to a door its game over...it will be game over if she suffers damages. Also a new item is the yellow herb,it cannot be use by its own but if its mixed with a green herb or a green and red together,your health will grow each and each time you use a mixed herb with the yellow one cause both Leon and Ashley starts with short health. Those herbs can be use for Ashley as well.

    Once you complete the game,a mercenarie mode is avaliable where you fight against a horde of enemies,you can pick Leon,Ada,Krauser,Hunk and Wesker.

    For the ps2 which is the version im reviewing,a new scenario is avaliable called Separate Ways where you play as Ada Wong,you will play in her perspective,her objection is to find a sample for evidence,i figure you guys know shes playing in both sides here. You play exactly like in Leons scenario but Adas is much shorter and more easier than Leons.

    Well i guess its safe to say that this is one of the best Resident Evil game yet but its not my fav,its has better gameplay and better graphics than all of the previous Resident Evil but i enjoyed the story of Resident Evil 2 & 3, But this is a long Resident Evil game and its story is also very cool and easy to understand. If your a fan of Resident Evil game or even no fan,you'll definately will have alot of fun with this one,sure the zombies are gone and the scare factor is not as high as the previous ones but still its not going to stop you for having a blast with this one...and who knows? Maybe its a good thing. Good work Capcom,hats off to you :D    … Expand
  38. Corvus_Mellori
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Simply one of the best action games ever. It has incredible atmosphere and aesthetics, and delivers a frightening and intense experience. So much fun to play time and again; once you beat it, you just want to play it over again. The combat mechanics are amazing, the enemies are unique and varied, and the plot, while a little bizarre sometimes, is nonetheless engaging. One of the best, andSimply one of the best action games ever. It has incredible atmosphere and aesthetics, and delivers a frightening and intense experience. So much fun to play time and again; once you beat it, you just want to play it over again. The combat mechanics are amazing, the enemies are unique and varied, and the plot, while a little bizarre sometimes, is nonetheless engaging. One of the best, and a true milestone in the survival horror genre.… Expand
  39. perkjl
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    This game is bonkers! After playing RE5,6, or any of the other newer RE entries you will gain to appreciate RE4 a bit more. It's more action oriented than it's predecessors, but the series was already trying to head in that direction since RE2. The classic survival horror elements are mostly dismissed, but it's there (barely). The PS2 version adds new modes on top of a game with alreadyThis game is bonkers! After playing RE5,6, or any of the other newer RE entries you will gain to appreciate RE4 a bit more. It's more action oriented than it's predecessors, but the series was already trying to head in that direction since RE2. The classic survival horror elements are mostly dismissed, but it's there (barely). The PS2 version adds new modes on top of a game with already tremendous amount of replay value. Mercenaries mode is insane, challenging, and very rewarding! I know I put a unhealthy amount of hours into this game beating it to 100% completion. I don't know if I could go through it again...it's madness!… Expand
  40. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  41. OwnedKill
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Melhor jogo na minha opinião para PS2, jogo brilhante mesmo, gráficos, jogabilidade ótima, a interação em si é o mais positivo, melhor da série disparado.... Zerei mais de 10 vezes
  42. Shadow1
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    Very good game . Excellent graphics for 2005 , best storyline in Resident Evil Games , Awesome Gameplay , Interesting opening level " The Village " . This is not Horror game but this game is fearful . Best Resident Evil Game , even better Resident Evil , Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 6 . Very Poor Nine of Ten .
  43. DanielLawrence
    May 22, 2016
    9
    Este juego es de los pocos que pueden engancharte tanto sin apenas haberlo jugado. Es interesante ver cómo esto resulta ser. Sere por esta vez directo e iré al punto que les convoca.
    El que esté juego sea de terror no compromete la diversión que puedas pasar con el. Puede ser atemorizante pero te impulsa a seguir andando, explorando y recorriendo el mundo presentado. Tanto es así que el    Este juego es de los pocos que pueden engancharte tanto sin apenas haberlo jugado. Es interesante ver cómo esto resulta ser. Sere por esta vez directo e iré al punto que les convoca.
    El que esté juego sea de terror no compromete la diversión que puedas pasar con el. Puede ser atemorizante pero te impulsa a seguir andando, explorando y recorriendo el mundo presentado. Tanto es así que el peso baja pero es compensado por todas las divertidas horas que llevaras jugando.
    Sin contar el diseño artístico, la banda sonora, la atmósfera y diversión obtenida de esta entrega este título definitivamente merece estar en vuestro repertorio.    … Expand
  44. lUcOzAdExx
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    this game was my childhood, now that i've grown, i revisited it and it was amazing, the same feelings and emotions while playing, super well-made, great story, great characters... plus, my first language is spanish and hearing what the Ganados say is hilarious!
  45. ZBeeB
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Best game released on gamecube , PlayStation and Xbox
    Best game ever
  46. overlordofgeek
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    One of the best PS2 games. Atmosphere, graphics, sounds, is really good. Not like the old Resident Evil games are among my favorite games.To me, the Resident Evil series is the last good game. Other games really doesn't suit to the Resident Evil series.
  47. MiguelNeto
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    Resident Evil 4 quando lançou, muita gente ficou com um pé atras, pelo fato da jogabilidade, camera e muitas coisas ter mudado, mais felizmente a essencia Resident Evil continuou, com a volta do Leon (que é o meu personagem favorito da saga), e tambem temos a chata da Ashley, o jogo é fenomenal, os grafico sao lindos, a direçao de arte é bela, principal os vilarejo, temos o Classico UmResident Evil 4 quando lançou, muita gente ficou com um pé atras, pelo fato da jogabilidade, camera e muitas coisas ter mudado, mais felizmente a essencia Resident Evil continuou, com a volta do Leon (que é o meu personagem favorito da saga), e tambem temos a chata da Ashley, o jogo é fenomenal, os grafico sao lindos, a direçao de arte é bela, principal os vilarejo, temos o Classico Um Forasteiro, o jogo tem alguns Puzzle, mais nao chegam a ser tao dificeis, Resident Evil 4 é uma espetacular, e junto com Left 4 dead 2 sao os meus favoritos jogos de Zumbi. Nota 10… Expand
  48. Arthur123
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Um jogo fantástico que inovou no seu sistema de camera e abandonando o estilo survival horror,focando mais em ação com uma história muito boa,tendo diversos modos extras depois que você termina o jogo tornando a vida útil do jogo muito maior,único ponto negativo dele é a Ashley,um dos melhores jogos do PS2.
  49. Mazius
    Dec 23, 2016
    8
    This game is quite good and very fun, but its so overrated by pseudo-gamers and the press, as, aside from the lack of attention to small details, it has unforgivable and incomprehensible flaws. Its true that the graphics, the effects, the setting and the length are great altogether. But the enemy AI its unacceptably mindless. You will find yourself in situations where you are in front ofThis game is quite good and very fun, but its so overrated by pseudo-gamers and the press, as, aside from the lack of attention to small details, it has unforgivable and incomprehensible flaws. Its true that the graphics, the effects, the setting and the length are great altogether. But the enemy AI its unacceptably mindless. You will find yourself in situations where you are in front of an enemy and it doesnt see you, even if you shoot other enemies close to it, or if he sees you, for some reason cannot attack you. Or enemies that walk into ground traps and nothing happen, but at the same time are placed so they must walk into laser traps and explode. Or enemies that spawn just behind you, like they came from nowhere because theres no door. Or the shocking case of a scene where an enemy shows with a rocketlauncher and you just wait so then he shoots to the wall and kills himself. Theres too obvious loopholes for certain enemies that make the game easier than it should be, and to be honest the default difficulty is already easy as you never feel like you have to manage your ammo carefully. One curious fact is that the radius of dinamite, grenade (etc) is bigger for enemies than for you. As others have pointed out, the game is based on limited controls, i suppose this is done on purpose, but throwing a grenade accurately can be very difficult or impossible, and simple things like a button to dodge the arrows of the enemies that carry crossbows for example, or more important, a way to fast change weapons with an animation (rather than pausing the game each time) are missing. The flaws of the game doesnt end there though. The game is very linear, in the sense that theres no secrets or secret areas to discover, and the full map is given to you before having explored it as well as the weapons you can get. The save points sometimes are too overspread as well, it feels like theres one around every corner, even when the area in-between wasnt challenging or lengthy at all. About the story, characters and plot, they are of the most stupid, disastrous, ridiculous and non-sensical you will ever see in a game, so its better just to overlook it. So while this is no doubt one of the best games of the ps2 catalogue, calling it the best would be an insult to other games that are much more deep and perfect and whose mechanics are much better thought out.… Expand
  50. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Excelentes graficos, Excelentes puzzles, Excelente dificultad, Excelente historia, Excelente pelo de Leon. La gente dira q no es el clasico Resident Evil pero para mi esta es la evolucion del survival horror, Claro, le bajan aunq sea un 30 por ciento de tiros y esta perfecto. Pero igual el juego te trae buenos sustos, y unas batallas contra jefes colosales q... Oye simplemente EXCELENTE
  51. SkeletonBones
    Aug 9, 2017
    9
    Second best part of the series after Resident Evil 2. The series completely changed the style and gameplay and became quite intresnoy, confusing and most importantly frightening
  52. TheDoodFrankWak
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    When I first started playing Resident Evil 4 for the first time since the game first came out in 2005, I was terrified that the "Stop and Shoot" Mechanics would ruin my experience of the title. However, the exact opposite effect actually ended up happening during my playthrough of Capcom's horror masterpiece. This game is everything and it's everything well done. The Action is Awesome, theWhen I first started playing Resident Evil 4 for the first time since the game first came out in 2005, I was terrified that the "Stop and Shoot" Mechanics would ruin my experience of the title. However, the exact opposite effect actually ended up happening during my playthrough of Capcom's horror masterpiece. This game is everything and it's everything well done. The Action is Awesome, the puzzles are amazing, and the game is scary. The Mechanics Before mentioned forcing you to stand still while shooting makes every shot matter. As I've said before in my other reviews, Horror games succeed when they strip you, the player, of your power. It was incredible to me how much of this game I had remembered from my original teenage playthrough of this game. every corner I turned I felt a sense of flashback remembering what was to come. Res 4 throws tons of extra content at you making it well worth your time, effort, and money. I couldn't recommend this game enough to any fan of any style of game. Ashly can get a bit annoying at times, but that can be forgiven with the amount of fun you'll have playing the game.

    I originally believed that no game is perfect and deserving of a perfect score, however: if I believe that way, a Score of 9 becomes the Perfect Score. Therefore I'm giving Resident Evil 4 my first Perfect Score. 10/10
    -Das Dood
    Follow my Live Reviews on Twitch at Twitch.tv/Das_Dood    … Expand
  53. XJoseManuel10X
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 4 is a 2005 third-person shooter survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom.

    + Redefined the Third-Person Shooter
    + Excellent Graphics
    + Separate Ways
    + The Mercenaries
    + Plenty of Extras Give Lots of Replay Value
    - More Action Oriented Than Survival Horror
    - Some Uncharacteristically Goofy Dialogue

    My Score: 9.7/10
  54. YASIFAIZI
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    this game is fun as hell
    great story, awesome boss fight, great story
    even after i finish the game i felt really complete
    the way its meant to be so for PS2 owners i highly recommend this game
  55. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This game is the best game of the ps2 consol. I was so addicted to it. The graphics are wonderful and brilliant. This is my all time favorite
  56. Declankearns
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    This is the best PS2 game of all time and recommend it to all RE fans. It has good gameplay ( like innovative puzzles, creepy enemies and good over-the-shoulder camera), amazing soundtrack, visually impressive graphics for a PS2 game and a Badass Leon Kennedy.
  57. Retrobot-gamez
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece i played it a long time ago it deserves a 10/10 for a ps2 game well done capcom
  58. RODRIGOGAMER
    May 7, 2018
    8
    jogo fantastico zerei muitas veses, um dos melhores cap da saga, jogo ate hj
  59. MarouaneJL7
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    this game is amazing it has great game play the story is awesome many good bosses you can upgrade your weapons and buy new ones and there's bonus games which allows you to unlock new weapons and the professional mode (hard mode) and new customs too you'll play it lot of times
  60. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Narrativa combinada com jogabilidade perfeitamente. Não consegui parar até finalizar. Misto de medo e ação.
  61. metacriticator
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    The best game in the franchise, and one the best games of it's generation. If you are a resident evil fan you should play this game before you die! It has the perfect balance between survival horror and action (the two main elements that defines de saga), the story is brilliant, the characters are so lovely, it's long and it has a lot of variety in terms of game play and locations design.The best game in the franchise, and one the best games of it's generation. If you are a resident evil fan you should play this game before you die! It has the perfect balance between survival horror and action (the two main elements that defines de saga), the story is brilliant, the characters are so lovely, it's long and it has a lot of variety in terms of game play and locations design. You can't miss this!… Expand
  62. dantah
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Gameplay super perfect ! Atmosphere amaging ! Absolutely all time no. 1 horrer game.
  63. sebastianali
    Feb 23, 2020
    8
    Resident Evil 4 en mi opinión, es el mejor de la saga, y un muy buen juego en si, con muy buenos gráficos, variedad de armas, rejugabilidad, duración considerable y buenos controles a diferencia de los juegos originales. Sin embargo, hecho en falta un modo multijugador cooperativo al modo mercenarios y la posibilidad de moverse mientras disparas o recargas, cosa que a veces esto hace elResident Evil 4 en mi opinión, es el mejor de la saga, y un muy buen juego en si, con muy buenos gráficos, variedad de armas, rejugabilidad, duración considerable y buenos controles a diferencia de los juegos originales. Sin embargo, hecho en falta un modo multijugador cooperativo al modo mercenarios y la posibilidad de moverse mientras disparas o recargas, cosa que a veces esto hace el combate algo torpe.… Expand
  64. RodrigoBracht
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    Aaaaaaaaakakakakakakakakalalalajseixjeixjeixjeixjeixjeicjeixje8xjeoxje8xiejcodjxosjxosjxsoskxijcosnxsonxsosjosnzk
  65. Okuno
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo de los clasicos, remasterizado hasta para papel de baño y en todas las plataformas pero bueno xd
  66. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This game is superb, It pioneered the "over the shoulder" third-person view perspective in video games.
  67. Bilcassonato
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da série Resident Evil. A mudança de camera fixa para acima do ombro foi uma mudança bem vinda, e com ela mais ação foi adicionada ao gameplay, mas com a quantidade de inimigos na tela, e o fato de não andar enquanto mira, a tensão sempre está alta, deixando o tiroteio um pouco mais estratégico. O clima de terror já não é mais o forte, mas o jogo permanece tenso doUm dos melhores jogos da série Resident Evil. A mudança de camera fixa para acima do ombro foi uma mudança bem vinda, e com ela mais ação foi adicionada ao gameplay, mas com a quantidade de inimigos na tela, e o fato de não andar enquanto mira, a tensão sempre está alta, deixando o tiroteio um pouco mais estratégico. O clima de terror já não é mais o forte, mas o jogo permanece tenso do inicio ao fim. Um ótimo jogo. Muito indicado.… Expand
  68. Folmer
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ever. Most memorable game of my childhood. Real revolution of all game industry.
  69. iinfamouz
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    O melhor jogo da série canônica aqui o momento, excelente história e gameplay que não época de seu lançamento foi muito bem recebido porém hoje em 2021 notamos que não envelheceu bem.
  70. Mehrab4K
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    This best game i played in ps2. Graphic is amazing on ps2 ,controller,sounds,story is fantastic!!!
  71. eduardostella
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    Jogabilidade refinada, protagonista mais do que carismático e uma história diferente das anteriores, mas mesmo assim que respeita a saga original. Não consigo dar menos que 10/10 pra esse game.
  72. Cambert
    Jul 7, 2019
    10
    RE4 is on the top five of the best games ever for PS2. Amazing game, excellent characters, great ost. It's a classic, it's a before and after in the videogameworld
  73. Matchingbird
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Leon has some really nice hair and therefore he should be in Super Smash Bros.… Expand
  74. byrocket09
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    !Detras de ti imbesil!

    -Resident Evil 4 was special game on its decade because it added an "over the shoulder" third person camera . This mechanic differences this game from the previous ones, The most part of the game is action, there are more enemies and you need this shooter mechanic. In my opinion what makes this game worse is that there aren't so many puzzles as in other resident    !Detras de ti imbesil!

    -Resident Evil 4 was special game on its decade because it added an "over the shoulder" third person camera . This mechanic differences this game from the previous ones, The most part of the game is action, there are more enemies and you need this shooter mechanic. In my opinion what makes this game worse is that there aren't so many puzzles as in other resident evil games. This gameplay in our time is not a great thing , but at that time it was really innovative. I still loving it's gameplay even being a bad decision in the saga.
    The aim with the red dot for me it's a cool mechanic that is different from other third person shooters. There are parts where there are puzzles and that it's nice to keep some of the essence of the saga.This game also includes a very common nowadays mechanic that consists in upgrade and customize your weapons thanks to the money (ptas) you gather from enemies.

    -The story of this game is so simple, the plot locates us after the incident of Racoon city, umbrella has "vanished" and suddenly the president's daughter disappeared. Leon S. Kennedy (the same police officer from RE2) he's an agent from the government that has the objective of rescue her.

    -All the events take place in Spain, where there is an infected cult called "Los Iluminados" alongside with "los ganados", the habitants of the village. Ashley Graham,the president's daughter is captured by the cult, and Leon must save her. Story could have been better, Spain is not well represented, is very different to the real country. Its habitants look like mexicans cause of their voice, and there are not any recognizable place from the real spain.

    -The characters are good, in general, most of them have their own personality and are interesting.Leon is a really funny character that is always joking, and also brave. RE2 fans love this character because of his haircut and aspect, is a very memorable character. Ada Wong also have a place in the story, and same as leon , character from RE2. She is a suspicious woman who is spying Leon to get information about the virus of "Las plagas". She is working for what remains of Umbrella Corporation. Lord saddler and Ramon Salazar are the two main villains on the game which are really nice. There is another new character called Luis Sera who is a really cool character and is easy to take it love.

    -to be a game of 2005 it has great graphics and also great sound effects, you can feel the atmosphere every moment in the game. The sound effects are really well designed, reloading the gun,shooting,impacts and more.(these are some examples of good sound effects of the game)

    -In general this game is great and entertaining, with some issues, but still great. This is a unforgettable adventure,no doubt.    … Expand
  75. jugo64
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Creo que no hace falta decir que sigue siendo una obra maestra aun al día de hoy
  76. MatthewDavisMed
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Easily the best in the series to this day. Going into a third person root with new and creative elements such as a fun shooting mechanic, and intense frighting designs that kept me hooked 'til the very end.
  77. LucasTS
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Summary: In Resident Evil 4 players are reacquainted with Leon S. Kennedy, Raccoon City Police Department's idealistic rookie cop from "Resident Evil 2." It has been six years since the destruction of Raccoon City and in that time, the U.S. government has been able to destroy the nefarious Umbrella… Expand
  78. Adcgjml
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Dear 1 star reviewers...That aged **** poorly didn't it
  79. xavamanx
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I think this awesome game is the best part of Resident Evil!I think this game show maximum graphics ps2 for this time !This game have awesome story,awesome me graphics ,awesome gameplay,also awesome atmosphere !i recommend play this game!/Очень крутая игра для свлеоо периода и актуальна даже сейчас !интересный сюжет,классная музыка и атмосфера ,очень крутая графика и геймплей !на мойI think this awesome game is the best part of Resident Evil!I think this game show maximum graphics ps2 for this time !This game have awesome story,awesome me graphics ,awesome gameplay,also awesome atmosphere !i recommend play this game!/Очень крутая игра для свлеоо периода и актуальна даже сейчас !интересный сюжет,классная музыка и атмосфера ,очень крутая графика и геймплей !на мой взгляд эта игра показала максимум на что способна ps2!рекомендую поиграть в неё !лучшая часть из Resident evil !… Expand
  80. Sloppyseconds69
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is the pinnacle of gaming. My all time number one favorite game. Rarely do I go out of my way to 100% a game, resident evil 4 is definitely an exception. I have lost count as to how many times I have returned to indulge myself in this masterpiece over the years.
  81. Dranguet
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo, sin dudas el mejor de la década del 2000, y mas el revolucionario!
  82. SMART_SMILE
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    The best part of the Resident Evil series and one of the best games in history. The game was distinguished in its time in the graphics and style of play and the integration between horror and action and chapters designed with high precision and excellent gradation in difficulty. Also the face of the bosses in the game was excellent as well as the multitude of enemies and the variety ofThe best part of the Resident Evil series and one of the best games in history. The game was distinguished in its time in the graphics and style of play and the integration between horror and action and chapters designed with high precision and excellent gradation in difficulty. Also the face of the bosses in the game was excellent as well as the multitude of enemies and the variety of ways to kill them. I don't forget the music in the game, especially the music of the safe room. Whatever you talk about the game I will not give it its right.… Expand
  83. urmom5675
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    The last canon RE game in the series. Everything after 4 is a cashgrab just a joke/parody of once legendary series.
  84. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  85. blessme
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Although the game changes the classic RE formula, it's forgiven for how well the game was made, from the atmosphere, to the gameplay, to the enemies... it might be lacking in the horror department, but that doesn't stop it from being a classic.
  86. Vigoo
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente incrível, para um fanático de Resident Evil como eu o jogo é uma overdose de nostalgia, não tenho palavras para falar, Leon e Ada um " casal " clássico estão mais que perfeito no jogo.
  87. persons
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    the resident evil series is one of the hardest games on the ps2 or any platform else it take all of your mind when you play and this one was the best of all resident evil games and i really sad about its the last one in the horor because after this the sires go to action more than horro but if not try this one bileve me your weaste your time play pupg or fortnit
  88. Leon230
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da série se não o melhor, RE4 até hoje é um jogo lindo e cheio de mistérios que fazem com que os fãs criem teorias sobre aliados e inimigos do jogo, um mecânica fluída, gráfico ótimos até hoje, um game que envelhece muito bem.
  89. NERo0o
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Resident Evil 4 is hands down the best game of 2005. Resident Evil 4 is also one of the best games of all time. Period.
  90. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    9 out of 10 - Superb game.

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality    9 out of 10 - Superb game.

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  91. Douglasbentes
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é fantástico,tem uma história bem escrita, personagens cativante e um gameplay maravilhosa mas eu senti um pouco de faltado terror, esse jogo tem mais ação que seus antecessores mas mesmo assim ele continua sendo fantástico também tem seusfuros de roteiro como quando o leon… Expand
  92. NichoRubim
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Resident Evil 4 is the best game of entire franchise, it is incredible in all aspects! I love this game so much and will be eternal!
  93. Tgh6767
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Just play the game and Don't care about everything and give the game all what you got
  94. asd-11190
    May 12, 2020
    10
    It is considered the best game I have and it is worth trying. It is the best game of its time, and I played it when I was little
  95. Arsenic18
    May 20, 2020
    10
    If u ever doubted in playing RE4 u have made a big mistake. So stop anything ur doin at anytime and start playing it.
  96. agusss
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores juegos de consolas. Resident Evil 4 nos dejó muchos buenos recuerdos y un buen sabor a un gran juego por todos sus aspectos: jugabilidad, historia, humor, etc. Es adictivo. No hay explicación de porque es tan buen juego.… Expand
  97. Darku
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** reminds me of the old days.nice game ilove this game plaz remak owowoesosooeoeewoowowowowowowosososososodididisieieieieiei… Expand
  98. JimPickens
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    I've been reviewing these games backwards because I'm weird like that, and after getting through RE6 and RE5, it's nice to get to a game I love and can just talk positively about, I also have some bones to pick with the general flack Ashley Graham gets so that'll be fun.

    Resident Evil was the second game to focus on a sole protagonist after RE1 and RE2 had duel protagonists, and where    I've been reviewing these games backwards because I'm weird like that, and after getting through RE6 and RE5, it's nice to get to a game I love and can just talk positively about, I also have some bones to pick with the general flack Ashley Graham gets so that'll be fun.

    Resident Evil was the second game to focus on a sole protagonist after RE1 and RE2 had duel protagonists, and where RE3 has Jill from the first game, RE4 has Leon from the second game, and where I much preferred Claire in RE2, Leon in this game places him just above Claire in my personal rankings, he's a badass, he's quick witted, he's hot and most of all, he's blonde... why is he blonde? He was a brunette in RE2, what happened? Does he dye it?

    Aside from Leon, Ada Wong also makes an appearance, and she mentions Wesker, there's also a character Jack Krauser who was in some spin-off game I haven't played because they're generally bad, anyway he's kinda cool, I like the way he calls Leon "comrade" in a very American accent, it's just funny to me. As for newcomers, there's best girl and presidents daughter Ashley Graham, fight me, Leon's helpful information lady, I don't know her job title, Hunnigan who only appears on the weird Codec thing, Luis Sera, the scientist who created this games virus, Las Plagas, turned redemption seeking good guy And finally the villains, Ramon Salazar, who is just a treat every time he's on screen, also has a super breakable boss fight if you just buy the rocket launcher just outside the boss room you can kill him in one shot, it's great. And Osmund Saddler, he's not quite as fun, but he's there too.

    Story wise, it's about Leon travelling to a vaguely Spanish town to rescue the presidents daughter, yes Leon works for the president now, no I don't think it's ever explained, maybe it is in that Krauser game, just don't think about it. Along Leon's journey he'll be met with all manner of weird zombie BS, and saying great one liners the entire time, he really approaches this high stakes mission like an action hero, and it is what makes this game for me, I love it. There's also some hidden mission stuff going on with Ada working for Albert Wesker after Umbrella went bankrupt after Raccoon City got nuked in the last game, yeah Umbrella got torn down offscreen, figured that would've been worth showing, but I guess not. And then there's the unresolved rivalry between Leon and Jack Krauser, again I don't know why, I'll play the game soon, maybe.

    Gameplay is kinda funky, see we've moved on from fixed camera angles of the original trilogy and moved into a free-ish camera, I say "ish" because the Leon still moves with Tank controls, it can take a minute to get used to but once you come to grips with it, it feels fine. Leon's shooting is done by aiming the gun, manually moving it over to where you want to shoot and shooting, it sounds really bad and clunky on paper, but in practice it's done very well, enemies are slow, have large windup times and very telling animations, and rarely, if ever, gank you, it's all very slow and methodical, like a dance... with guns and roundhouse kicks, it's great. The gameplay can definitely feel strange starting out, but it won't be long till you learn how to play and then you'll be punching weird infected Spanish villagers like it's no problem at all.

    Before I wrap this up, I want to take a moment to talk about Ashley Graham, and no, it's not to whine about her. Ashley is a good addition to the game, y'all are just bad at video games. Ashley often comes under fire for being "hard to manage" or "annoying" or that she "keeps complaining that I keep trying to look up her skirt with the sniper rifle"...No? just me? Ok. Point is, no the f*ck she isn't. Ashley can not defend herself and in combat situations she is a liability, so you PUT HER IN THE TRASH... No really, the game has dumpsters coincidentally located just outside of large fight areas, their express purpose is for you to put Ash inside where she is invulnerable and safe, and failing that, she stays directly behind you at all times, so when she gets hit, it means you messed up and would've taken that hit anyway, she just saved your negligent ass you ungrateful swine. Ash will never take damage unless you the player make a mistake, git good.

    With my rant concluded, we've come to the end of this review. Resident Evil 4 is a masterclass in action game design, great characters, entertaining writing, amazing boss fights, and a cheesy 80's action movies plot, with a few, aside from some low points here and there, and Leon's weird blonde hair, the game is perfect, an easy 10 in my mind, and a game I love going back to.    … Expand
  99. Zezo94
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s best video game I have ever played in my life Completely Unbelievable… Expand
  100. INU4SH4
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Resident Evil 4 definitely succeeded in achieving a game with extremely tense and challenging combat and bosses, a fantastic atmosphere, and a solid story while also incorporating some comedy elements.

    Ashley might have been extremely annoying to deal with but I think that played in the game's favor honestly. Certainly one of the greatest PS2 classics and still holds pretty well against    Resident Evil 4 definitely succeeded in achieving a game with extremely tense and challenging combat and bosses, a fantastic atmosphere, and a solid story while also incorporating some comedy elements.

    Ashley might have been extremely annoying to deal with but I think that played in the game's favor honestly. Certainly one of the greatest PS2 classics and still holds pretty well against the best modern time Resident Evil games. No wonder it is the community's favorite.    … Expand
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#1 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. PSM Magazine
    100
    Not playing through it from beginning to end would be missing out on a major milestone in gaming history, not to mention a hell of a lot of fun. [Dec 2005, p.70]
  2. Game Informer
    100
    Simply put, Resident Evil 4 is a landmark video game, no matter what system you play it on... Truly brilliant. [Nov 2005, p.158]
  3. Play Magazine
    90
    Capcom turned the venerable but stagnant series around with Evil 4 [Nov p.72]
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