Resident Evil 4

 PlayStation 2
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9.4

Universal acclaim- based on 3124 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. MarcDalas
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Sin duda este es el mejor Resident de la historia ni siquiera merece un Remake ya que el juego es perfecto
  4. Rumetla
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    this game is not a just game. remarkable experince for a gamers. creation a tps.
  5. MarcosMelo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Sem dúvida, é GOTY! Simplesmente o melhor Resident Evil que já joguei e também um dos jogos que zerei mais vezes!!
  6. Sergiopcv
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Tremendo juego! No hay más palabras para describir este enorme juego, hasta el día de hoy (año 2021) lo sigo disfrutando.
  7. md_10
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is excellent both in terms of graphics and game story, and the character of this game is very lovable and ......

    The best game in the world    … Expand
  8. Cless
    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. The additions to this version were great
  9. potocacaiii
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    this game is a 100/10 just because leon´s hair is always perfect, he can kill everything thats moves but his hair don´t move in all the game.
  10. Wisem
    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 ... But of course, with an understandable graphic downgrade
  11. demixzz
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    My favorite game for PS2 and not just on PS2, but on any platform at all.
    I'm really looking forward to the remake, which is due out in 2022
  12. Lych
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la franquicia y por mucho, el mejor videojuego que he jugado
  13. Najy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Nothing to say in here but LEGENDARY!!
    I can’t really believe that’s a PS2 game.
  14. Fahad-13
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    The best game in all of human history Shinji Mikami has proven to be one of the best developers in the industry if not the best
  15. Srpimenta
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente maravilhoso a jogabilidade até os gráficos um dos melhores clássicos do ps2
  16. Thassioo
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Bem, não tenho palavras para descrever esse jogo, simplesmente um dos 5 melhores jogos que ja joguei ou até o melhor. Enfim o jogo é muito bom.
  17. Luiz_Gui_IFCDM
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Resident Evil 4 is a classic game for the PS2, offering great soundtrack that fits perfectly in the games tone and gameplay, also having a great character design that for time was beautiful. I also have to mention that, the game fulfills its proposal to be an action game, but still maintaining the survival horror.… Expand
  18. MrMichaelxd
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego, por su tremenda historia ademas casi nadie sabe que el juego se adapta a tu jugabilidad es decir si jugabas mal el juego se hacia mas facil, si jugabas bien era mas dificil, el mejor juego de la saga Resident Evil
  19. ale____x91
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This was my first Resident Evil. I never bought those before because I found them ugly but this was revolutionary at the time. A completely new control system, fantastic graphics and above all an engaging and quite long-lived story. Needless to say, I've been playing for a long time and squeezed my poor PS2.
  20. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    That was one of the best games I played on the PS2. Quite innovative, it paved the way for all TPS from then on and on top of that it's an excellent game in its own right.
  21. WadieGamer
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game and I'm absolutely happy that I went through this beautiful adventure with Leon!

    Can't add more, I recommend everyone to play this game.

    Edit (February 17, 2022) just discovered that you can play the side mission of "Ada" after finishing the main story, I absolutely loved it.
    The fact that you can still enjoy the story content after finishing the main story, it just makes is wonderful, this game never ceases to amaze my expectations. 10/10 I totally re-recommend it.    … Expand
  22. Dashhabib1374
    May 19, 2023
    10
    GOAT
  23. kk_invision
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Best resident evil game in terms of gameplay mechanics and the scary and immersive environment
  24. Noctiss
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Must play must play…………………………………………..asaaaaaaaبلبيسسطذلبلاااااااااتعقييطذذددز
  25. Thunder95
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time revolutionized third-person shooters. The game might not be as scary as the old titles but the weirdness is there. The music in the game is touching on a different level. The story is gripping but has some mystique which makes it hard to predict t
    IMO One of the greatest games of ps2
  26. elansadrake
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    Para mim um dos melhores jogos da era de ouro do playstation 2, quantas memorias tenho desse jogo, o jogo que me fez conhecer a saga e praticamente me apaixonar por games em geral, era incrivel e impressionante a qualidade de puzzles, e a atmosfera que esse jogo tinha na época, hoje em dia envelheceu terrivelmente mal, mas nunca vou esquecer das lembranças e da nostalgia que esse jogo me causa.
  27. techmobas
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    This game will go down in history as one of the Best Game ever made on this planet Earth. This game has been a shining beacon in not just the Survival horror genre but the entire Video Game Industry and Inspired a lot of games in the future.
  28. Pedro_5316C
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    melhor jogo de zombie to ansioso para um remeker dele joguei no ps2 e no pc e que jogo bom demais da conta gente
  29. RTCWFAN
    May 5, 2023
    10
    While waiting fot the remake to become cheaper, I restarted the original RE4 on PS2. And wow, it blasted me away. If you are looking for some retro survival horror, you're just right. Very enjoyable! Overall rating: 9.7.
  30. moshkontai
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    this is the game of my childhood and school days! i love this game. when me and my brother played this game first time we were so scared. and after we werent afraid. we continued playing for 20 times. so i can say "THIS IS THE BEST RESIDENT EVIL GAME EVER" and i hope that Japanese will make the remake of this BEST RE GAME
  31. Ardho
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Resident Evil 4 is masterpiece, can't stop playing, finished maybe 10 times and still want to play again, just a perfect game, PERFECT!
  32. ManoTiti
    May 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pode ser considerado o melhor jogo de todos os tempos!?
    Sim
    Jogo atemporal aonde depois do seu lançamento foi considerado Revolucionário na indústrias dos jogos, um jogo que tem uma história excelente (exceto o motivo, que foi muito "banal"), mas todos os personagens tem história(menos pro Mercador, mas até entendo pois ele foi feito pra não ter informações), e as teorias sobre algumas coisas são de explodir a mente...
    Poderia passar o maior tempo do mundo pra dizer como esse jogo é excepcional, mas já dá pra ter uma noção grande que esse jogo não é apenasum jogo e sim uma Obra de arte!    … Expand
  33. DrPebba
    May 15, 2021
    10
    I just love this game, its just so easy too me after finishing it to play it and beat it again, i have too much things to say, the gameplay is clunky and not great at all, but thats the thing, if the game had better controlls it would broke the game and not be as good as it is, the bad gameplay just makes it better, as is more challenging, the enemies and bosses are so so great, theI just love this game, its just so easy too me after finishing it to play it and beat it again, i have too much things to say, the gameplay is clunky and not great at all, but thats the thing, if the game had better controlls it would broke the game and not be as good as it is, the bad gameplay just makes it better, as is more challenging, the enemies and bosses are so so great, the verdugo, the iron maiden, vitores mendez, the blind man, all of them aree so unique and great, the story is also a good part, its not the best story in the world but its so simple that you can enjoy it without paying attention to the story, the graphics for a 2004-2005 gamecube game are jaw dropping, some textures look aged but the characters look so good, the voice acting is magnificent in some cases, the merchants voice its still in my head and i love it, the game is so fair, it always gives you the enough amount of ammo, but it isnt enough to go killing normal enemies with the shotgun, you need to always be saving your ammo and thats what makes it so cool and fun, if i have to say some bad things, its ashley, she becomes really annoiying how she just doesnt make anything to save her life and just stands up there while enemies try to kill her, and some bosses can be really hard but the game its just one of the best ones, i just recommend it if you want a long game that you can enjoy for ages.… Expand
  34. Judgement1991
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    + Lots of fun.
    + High replayability.
    + Unlockable extra content. + Beautiful setting. + Beautiful atmosphere. + Good Story. + Artistic Side. + Gameplay. + Combat System. - None for the time of release, quick time events if played nowadays. A game that I finished several times at all difficulty levels and where I unlocked everything. I replayed it recently and every time I    + Lots of fun.
    + High replayability.
    + Unlockable extra content.
    + Beautiful setting.
    + Beautiful atmosphere.
    + Good Story.
    + Artistic Side.
    + Gameplay.
    + Combat System.

    - None for the time of release, quick time events if played nowadays.

    A game that I finished several times at all difficulty levels and where I unlocked everything. I replayed it recently and every time I start it I can't stop playing it and so I have to force myself to stop or I can't play anything else.

    For my one of the best games of all time and one of my favorite games.    … Expand
  35. amir_12054
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    The best game for ever i like this game:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  36. Lukkaya
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Whoever gives below 10
    Is a hater, and never played re4 at its own time, this game was revolutionary
  37. Phantomfury
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    As a person who used to play this game back in the PS2 days i can confirm this was one of the best PS2 games i have ever played, even though it’s getting a bit out dated now but it’s still supreme in its level design, story telling, villains and game mechanics till this day
  38. MortalShaw
    May 13, 2023
    10
    es perfecto en todo lo que se propone, como todo pobre lo jugue en una consola pirateada, el mejor juego de survival horror de la historia, la mezcla perfecta entre terror y accion, jugabilidad buenisima, villanos buenisimos, leon protagonista espectacular.
  39. ehsanmaster
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    the best game that have ever created in the playstation 2 history amazing and masterpice
  40. arefsedaghat
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    After 17 years it's still super awesome it was one of my best experiences and I enjoyed every moment of it
  41. CHAR1TH
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    10/10, Masterpiece. One of the greatest horror survival games out there, amazing gameplay, graphics look great for a 2005 video game. Highly recommended to everyone
  42. davitolucena
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Melhor RE já feito da história mesmo com o remake sendo tecnicamente muito melhor que esse jogo o RE4 clássico é praticamente a versão de PS2 sempre sera a favorita dos fãs da franquia
  43. VinniM0ra
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    Eu não consigo falar mal desse jogo, ele foi o responsável por moldar o meu gosto por vídeo games, pra mim o melhor da franquia.
  44. JustNReasonable
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    A complete masterpiece. Gameplay is so addictive. So addictive you don’t even care about the mediocre story. The crappy dark lore makes up for it. So much content. So worth buying it for its price.
  45. Decime28
    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
  46. StonePwnReviews
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    A timeless classic. While the "horror" of RE4 is outdated in 2021, it still delivers a thrilling experience with masterful level design.
  47. JoaoPedroFX
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    best game in the series RESIDENT EVIL the graphics are very good, cool story, the game is not frightening.
  48. Solid_Gamer
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game's got a simple story. we have to rescue the president's daughter ashley graham while she gets kidnapped over 4 or 5 times and there is nothing special about it B U T the gameplay ... boy oh boy the gameplay is just FANTASTIC. I don't know what kind of magic the gameplay of this game has but it is just f*cking FAN_TASTIC that it made me beat the game 2 freacking times in a row nonstoply.… Expand
  49. Leonsjm
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  50. MetalGearLiquid
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This is my first RE and what an introduction to the series. Needless to say after this one I became a huge RE fan, but for me, no game comes close to this one a genre-defining game it changed the gaming industry and inspired many games. One of the great things about RE4 is how timeless it is the game still looks great and plays great as well. Resident Evil 4 is one of those games that youThis is my first RE and what an introduction to the series. Needless to say after this one I became a huge RE fan, but for me, no game comes close to this one a genre-defining game it changed the gaming industry and inspired many games. One of the great things about RE4 is how timeless it is the game still looks great and plays great as well. Resident Evil 4 is one of those games that you can't forget for the rest of your life.… Expand
  51. CianoJoga28
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has so much story and fun for only one player! I loved the quick time events on the castle map, and the cutscene of a knife fight with krauser Is epic and unique! If you like horror games and shooting games then you need to play this! Its almost infinite fun and suspense!… Expand
  52. evan27
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    The best game in the Resident Evil franchise? Yes it is. With tense gameplay and suspensefull horror elementes. This game is a perfect balance between action adventure fun and, horror.
  53. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly, a masterpiece, a great experience by Shinji Mikami, great gameplay, level design, a masterpiece, a memorable experience
  54. Shinkle
    May 30, 2022
    10
    I was 8 when RE4 first came out, too young to play, but old enough to watch my granddad play it, the story, the designs , the gameplay. All phenomenal. I miss you granddad and cherish the many games and times we spent gaming together, I miss you every day.
  55. undamoth
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    An absolute classic. A B-movie bonanza filled with memorable setpieces, awesome gunplay, length, and indiluted fun. Resident evil at its peak.
  56. Fimzo
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    played this game on ps2, ps3 ps4, pc, and still smile throughout the entire playthrough, and now they leaked a remake coming for it and im still as excited as ever, top 3 games of my life easily
  57. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played (although not my favourite). Levels, story, characters, gameplay are all excellent. A mixture of intense and fun scenarios that are always different.
  58. Relesfricote
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Só a morte do Luís é que ma tirando isso o jogo é incrível e inova dms,sendo assim eu penso que facilmente possa ser o melhor jogo já criado,por mais que ele tenha 10 anos ele é muito melhor que os jogos atuais… Expand
  59. Blaskovics
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo e um dos melhores do ps2,se não o melhor,boms personagens,boa historia e boas armas
  60. ebojaza
    May 15, 2022
    10
    hamahamahanamaahahshdhdyeeue7773838882829211010192828272736363336778221019182
  61. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    I'm not a big fan of resident but this one I played a lot on the neighbor's PS2
  62. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    The last game to ever scare me. besides maybe PT, but thats just jump scares.
    It was 2004, and i couldnt get enough, and still have this on pc steam.

    This game is great, it is too bad they are going to throw up all over it with political correctness in its remake, then try to cover up the original, moldy stds you.. moldy stds, to die as we live.
  63. Exotix_Kio
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Resident evil 4 is my childhood game when i was kid, i used to be scared of that chainsaw guy but when i came back some time later i have finished the game so many times i lost count. Unlocked all special weapons including the hand cannon and more. I am 18 now and i am glad this game was there for me when i was a kid and it is one of the best live action shooter game i ever played.
  64. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  65. Boi4127_
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    One of the greats. Stop looking for negative reviews and by this wonderful gem already.
  66. yousef26
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    This amazing game features new and innovative gameplay in 2005, great music, action and horror at the same time.
  67. MDmohammad
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    This game is the best game in the history of video games
    And the best game of my life
  68. Mathyos
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    O jogo que me fez amar videogames ainda mais. Que me despertou a curiosidade de pesquisar mais sobre a história.

    Resident Evil 4 é incrível, e marcou a minha vida gamer!
  69. tixi777
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    Resident evil 4 its probably one of the best or the best game for the ps2, also for gamecube its one of the best games probably.
  70. saeid_evil
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    یه بازی افسانه ایی! بهترین بازی عمرم در کنار سری د لست اف آس هستش که شماره یک لیست ده بازی برتر منو تشکیل میدن ارررره پسررر این بازی به شدت دیوانه کنندست و ساعت ها غرق در قاب هنری این بازی میشی ، گیم پلی فوق العاده با ارزش تکرار بالا گرافیک عالی برای زمان خودش و مکانیزم و دیزاین مراحل استادانه پر از لحظه خای غافلگیر کننده و طراحی و تعداد باس فایت راضی کننده و گنادو های دوست داشتی و راهبهیه بازی افسانه ایی! بهترین بازی عمرم در کنار سری د لست اف آس هستش که شماره یک لیست ده بازی برتر منو تشکیل میدن ارررره پسررر این بازی به شدت دیوانه کنندست و ساعت ها غرق در قاب هنری این بازی میشی ، گیم پلی فوق العاده با ارزش تکرار بالا گرافیک عالی برای زمان خودش و مکانیزم و دیزاین مراحل استادانه پر از لحظه خای غافلگیر کننده و طراحی و تعداد باس فایت راضی کننده و گنادو های دوست داشتی و راهبه های قلعه با اون صدای رو مخشون که استرسو به ادم منتقل میکنن موزیک عالی این بازی و داستان خوبش و صداگذاری محشر بازی برای اون دوران و بعد این همه سال که بازی قدیمی نمیشه و بار ها و ساعت ها تو رو مشغول میکنه این بازی نه تکرار میشه نه تکراری، برای تعریف این بازی میگم که یه معجون مقوی و کامل و جادوی دیوانه کنندست لذت بردم از لحظه به لحظه بازی و شدت ترسناکی بازی و بالانس اکشن و ترسناکی واقعا اوکیه پیشنهاد میکنم این شاهکار رو تجربش کنین که واقعا این بازی تعریف و معنی یک شاهکاره....… Expand
  71. Serkan0
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Resident Evil serisiyle ilk 7.seride tanıştım. Sonra bir gün indirim günü aldım ve dedimki ben bunca zaman neler kaçırmışım. R.e 4 ü bir oynadım birkaç ay boyunca etkisinden çıkamadım yani mükemmel. Kontrollere alışırsınız ilk oynandığında garip gelsede alışıyorsun zamanla. R.E serisi çok özel benim için.
  72. Ali-Ashir
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This game is really awesome resource management and ammo conservation are key elements but till the end of the game we would've more ammo than we know what to do but besides that this game have replay value due to unlockable and side Game's are fun as well
  73. KingJheane
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    My favorite video game of all time. The greatest action game ever made (it's quite scary too)
  74. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  75. Riemanwalker
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time Best game of all time Best game of all time Best game of all time Best game of all time
  76. Stio
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    Das beste Spiel was jemals entwickelt wurde .
    Meiner Meinung nach wird es nie ein besseres resident evil geben
  77. Krazee8
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    bom game .
  78. ivofvs
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    this is the best game in my favorite franchise, with an amazing story, and impressive graphics even today, it's a game that clearly doesn't need a remake, but I'm looking forward to the wait
  79. JesseDillinger
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    No nostalgia bias here. I quite literally just beat the game. I loved every second of it. I was worried I wouldn't like the gameplay at first cause it felt weird to me, but after I adjusted I loved it. I never got bored a single time. I never complained once. Everything about this game was just so damn good. The fact it's almost 20 years old at the time of me writing this. It holds upNo nostalgia bias here. I quite literally just beat the game. I loved every second of it. I was worried I wouldn't like the gameplay at first cause it felt weird to me, but after I adjusted I loved it. I never got bored a single time. I never complained once. Everything about this game was just so damn good. The fact it's almost 20 years old at the time of me writing this. It holds up insanely well. It doesn't look bad, the voice acting really isn't bad for the time. I seriously don't have any negatives. 10/10 to me. I do plan on getting the remake one day, but no time soon. I only paid $6 for this on PS5. Damn good deal. I honestly don't think I'll like the remake as much. Mainly cause of the gameplay differences and the fact I'll know what's coming, but I assume it'll be good too.… Expand
  80. B_snp2
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    اللعبة حلوة بطلها خنيث ونسيت الايس تي حقي في السيارة واحمد باغوزة يحب اللعبة صح انها بس عوافي استحملوه واللعبة المنظورات فيها خرا بس برضو اهم شي فيفا زق والايم زق بس عادي
  81. dylansgaming48
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    resident evil 4 is one of the best ps2 games ever made i love it great gameplay and story overall this one is a def check out
  82. imalynxcat
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
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  83. hamajoker01
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    I just say best game of all time and best version leon we can get and bset game play
  84. Terminator1218
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    This was my absolute favorite game for many years deserved 10/10 and game of the year 2005!
  85. Thiagodair
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Classic game, top 5 ps2 games easily, can't wait to play the remake, besides the negative reviews
  86. AquariusEmanuel
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    One of my lovelies in the series, everything about this game is impeccable, really a growth in the franchise that made it a little more action, we really have capcom to thank for this game.
  87. Muttanofc
    Apr 12, 2023
    10
    A obra mais perfeita e completa.
    Revolucionou todo o cenário de games. Totalmente merecedor do GOTY 2005!!
    Resident Evil 4 é o pilar da franquia dos RE.
  88. VictoriaBarbosa
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    One of the first games I had contact with and marked my journey in games a lot, it's still one of my all-time favorites.
  89. Frank602
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Una de las mejores experiencias que nos ha ofrecido Capcom. Muy entretenido y regugable.
  90. Ferdany
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A pesar de traer un remake encima, no pierde su estatus. Un juego de culto que revolucionó la manera en la que vemos y entendemos los videojuegos.… Expand
  91. Celll
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é minha vida ele literalmente um dos jogos mais pika da história dos games
  92. vinicinho66
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Excelente jogo, é impressionante como você sente vontade de zerar mais e mais vezes. Por mim é o melhor jogo da franquia e um dos melhores do Ps2
  93. Yoshiaki_Midori
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    Epic game, it always makes me happy i replay it...i also love the atmosphere from the game
  94. mike
    Feb 4, 2006
    9
    This was a great game, plain and simple. To address those who dislike the shooting system used by RE4, they just did not give enough time to get used to it. When I first bought it and sat down, i was a bit worried about how easy it would be to play. Not a problem after some getting used to, trust me. The graphics are awesome, the cinematics are on target, and overall gameplay is allThis was a great game, plain and simple. To address those who dislike the shooting system used by RE4, they just did not give enough time to get used to it. When I first bought it and sat down, i was a bit worried about how easy it would be to play. Not a problem after some getting used to, trust me. The graphics are awesome, the cinematics are on target, and overall gameplay is all you could ask for and definitely the best RE in the series. Do not be scared away by these reviewers who complain about the drap scheme or the clunky gameplay... its meant to be a horror 3rd person action game and that's exactly what it is.… Expand
  95. RichardB.
    Jan 7, 2007
    9
    A great game, albeit maybe a little overrated. Being my first Resident Evil game, the slow movement and turning was a little jarring, but I got used to it. The shooting is very fun, the weapon selection is great, the graphics are awesome, and the sound is pretty good, but some of the dialogue is very cheezy. An excellent game? Yes. Best action game of all time? Not likely.
  96. ZackH.
    Jul 4, 2007
    9
    This game i would say is the best in the franchise they got rid of the clunky controls the laser sight had its few flaws like if there was more than one person on the screen it sometimes was hard to get a good shoot. the story was ok i could deal with it. and i liked the bonus content on this game. overall its a good game with some flaws. but i would sugest getting it for the gamecube its better.
  97. DarthMoonJohn
    Nov 7, 2005
    9
    The game is really impressive in every way,the graphics,the design,the gameplay all are done with great detail.The new camera is so amazing making the game feel and look like a true horror movie.My only complain is that in the Castle-chapter the game has some really rediculous moments which seem to be taken from games like Devil may cry, in these particulars moments the game ruins some of The game is really impressive in every way,the graphics,the design,the gameplay all are done with great detail.The new camera is so amazing making the game feel and look like a true horror movie.My only complain is that in the Castle-chapter the game has some really rediculous moments which seem to be taken from games like Devil may cry, in these particulars moments the game ruins some of its realism and thats too bad cause is would have been a truly Flawless adventure.Above all its an amazing game and among the best horror games ever.… Expand
  98. B
    Jan 6, 2006
    9
    Great game!!!! The reveiws are so dead on. This game brought life back into a genre that was stagnant. The only thing I thought it was missing was a more stealth approach to attacking the enemies. i.e.- A metal gear solid approach.
  99. SamP.
    Feb 3, 2007
    9
    The PS2 version has more extras than its GCN predecessor, but the graphics are slightly but noticeably inferior. Having said that, this game is certainly the best RE ever and one of the best games on either system. The story is admittedly cliche (kidnapping the President's daughter? Come on), and the dialogue is as bad as usual for RE, but none of that matters. This game puts The PS2 version has more extras than its GCN predecessor, but the graphics are slightly but noticeably inferior. Having said that, this game is certainly the best RE ever and one of the best games on either system. The story is admittedly cliche (kidnapping the President's daughter? Come on), and the dialogue is as bad as usual for RE, but none of that matters. This game puts "Action/Shooter" and "Survival Horror" in a blender to make a smoothie of AWESOME. The enemies are pure awesome. The bosses are pure awesome. The interactive cutscenes are pure awesome. The weapons are pure awesome. Detractors either just don't get it or can't or won't handle the controls.… Expand
  100. AkeemG.
    May 10, 2007
    9
    This game started off extremely cool but then it started to get a little lame somewhere around chapter3 when you first entered the castle.I only wish that more of the story and gameplay was centered around the village(chapter1-2) area because the village was the best part of the game in my opinion.I don't have much time left to give you all of the details so to make a long review This game started off extremely cool but then it started to get a little lame somewhere around chapter3 when you first entered the castle.I only wish that more of the story and gameplay was centered around the village(chapter1-2) area because the village was the best part of the game in my opinion.I don't have much time left to give you all of the details so to make a long review short all I have to say is that this game is very neat and that it WILL NOT dissapoint you!… 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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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
96

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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