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  1. Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!
  2. Aug 20, 2023
    9
    This updated port ranks up with "God of War" and "San Andreas" as one of the PS2's best games. While the graphics are slightly inferior to the Nintendo version, the gameplay is fully intact. The big draw was the exclusive content (two Ada Wong campaigns, new costumes, extra weapons) which made it a rebuy for those who owned the original. Although it's 14 years old, "Resident Evil 4" isThis updated port ranks up with "God of War" and "San Andreas" as one of the PS2's best games. While the graphics are slightly inferior to the Nintendo version, the gameplay is fully intact. The big draw was the exclusive content (two Ada Wong campaigns, new costumes, extra weapons) which made it a rebuy for those who owned the original. Although it's 14 years old, "Resident Evil 4" is still the best game in the series. A true classic. I would rate it with a 9.5 out of 10. Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Jul 15, 2023
    9
    The Resident Evil franchised gets dragged screaming into the next generation with an all-new format introducing fully 3D environments that single-handedly solves all of the previous games' issues. One niggle is the addition of the "PRESS BUTTONS NOW TO AVOID CERTAIN DEATH" element that's impossible to react to in time unless you already know it's coming, but these sections are thankfullyThe Resident Evil franchised gets dragged screaming into the next generation with an all-new format introducing fully 3D environments that single-handedly solves all of the previous games' issues. One niggle is the addition of the "PRESS BUTTONS NOW TO AVOID CERTAIN DEATH" element that's impossible to react to in time unless you already know it's coming, but these sections are thankfully rare. The best Resident Evil game to this day. Expand
  7. Jun 25, 2023
    0
    This game is a timeless masterpiece that is highly recommended for future generations. It's a true gem of its genre and one of the best games of its generation. However, I would not recommend the other RE games because they did not live up to the quality and impact of this game.
  8. Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é minha vida ele literalmente um dos jogos mais pika da história dos games
  9. Jun 12, 2023
    0
    Jaja benjamín tonto wasa
    Isn't a good Game It's almost un-playable and the Quality is a ****
  10. Jun 8, 2023
    10
    Epic game, it always makes me happy i replay it...i also love the atmosphere from the game
  11. 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
  12. May 19, 2023
    9
    This was the game that set the benchmark in all departments back in 2005. Holds a special place in my heart. I held on to the Steelbook Limited Edition of this whilst back in 2006, I traded in all of my PS2 games towards an Xbox 360. Masterpiece.
  13. May 17, 2023
    0
    Easily the most overrated game of all time. Almost everything that came before and after it in the franchise was better.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Perfect game, so much better than the remake unfortunately. Would definitely recommend this version over the other
  19. 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.
  20. Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Una de las mejores experiencias que nos ha ofrecido Capcom. Muy entretenido y regugable.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Apr 10, 2023
    3
    Sucked I hated the direction they went in for this I played this all the way unlocked everything did everything after all of that I threw this rubbish in the bin never went back to this rubbish game
  27. Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Classic game, top 5 ps2 games easily, can't wait to play the remake, besides the negative reviews
  28. 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
  29. Apr 1, 2023
    10
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  30. Mar 26, 2023
    10
    This was my absolute favorite game for many years deserved 10/10 and game of the year 2005!
  31. Mar 26, 2023
    10
    I just say best game of all time and best version leon we can get and bset game play
  32. Mar 24, 2023
    5
    Muy bueno, es perfecto tiene lo mismo que el de Game Cube es increíble 0 bugs y todo mejorado, la historia es increíble sin duda mi juego favorito.
  33. 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
  34. 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.
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  35. 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
  36. Feb 2, 2023
    0
    Simply the best Resident Evil in the series and RE1 remake, super cool you must play!!!
  37. Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Very nice game

    But Average/bad Resident evil, and pretty bad survival horror.
  38. Mar 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It developed ideas that we have not seen in any other game and won several awards and took the game of the year and one of the best games in history, but it lost the most important element, which is the horror that was not focused on and this indicates that it lost its basic identity, but it is Expand
  39. 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
  40. Jan 10, 2023
    10
    Das beste Spiel was jemals entwickelt wurde .
    Meiner Meinung nach wird es nie ein besseres resident evil geben
  41. 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
  42. Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  43. Dec 28, 2022
    9
    Reinventou a saga resident evil, porém poderia ter tido uma pitada a mais de terror
  44. Dec 16, 2022
    10
    My favorite video game of all time. The greatest action game ever made (it's quite scary too)
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. Jun 22, 2022
    10
    I'm not a big fan of resident but this one I played a lot on the neighbor's PS2
  49. Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Expand
  50. 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
  51. 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!
  52. Oct 9, 2022
    3
    Este demaster no merecía salir en PS2. Por algo Mikami lo dijo, los juegos deben estar en constante mejora y no dañarlos para complacer a nenes que no tenían Gamecube. El día que Capcom rompió la exclusividad con Nintendo(Gamecube), le dejé de tener fé a la franquicia, y vaya que no me equivoqué:

    Se fue Mikami, Kamiya, Katoh... se fueron los padres de RE y todo por la avaricia de Capcom
    Este demaster no merecía salir en PS2. Por algo Mikami lo dijo, los juegos deben estar en constante mejora y no dañarlos para complacer a nenes que no tenían Gamecube. El día que Capcom rompió la exclusividad con Nintendo(Gamecube), le dejé de tener fé a la franquicia, y vaya que no me equivoqué:

    Se fue Mikami, Kamiya, Katoh... se fueron los padres de RE y todo por la avaricia de Capcom (de ahí que su quinto juego sea una porquería visual y jugable).

    No hay mucho que decir: Los tiempos de carga son horribles, se ve como el orto, detalles como romper antorchas ya no se puede hacer, la banda sonora suena pero horrible, tiene bajadas de frames inaceptables, la IA de los enemigos da risa (incluso en profesional)... [...¿ya dije que se ve como el orto?...]. Se hubieran saltado el port de PS2 y lo hubieran hecho de lleno en PS3 MEJORANDO LO QUE GAMECUBE NO PUDO DAR POR FALTA DE ESPACIO, NO PS2.
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  53. Dec 30, 2021
    10
    the best game that have ever created in the playstation 2 history amazing and masterpice
  54. Sep 29, 2022
    4
    Fun to play, but this was the downhill of the horror in resident evil, the game is more action than horror, the story doesn't make sense, the yankee propaganda about the cop saving the president's daugther? just, wow.
    I really wish this game had a different name, it could be the start of something good.
  55. 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.
  56. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    One of the greats. Stop looking for negative reviews and by this wonderful gem already.
  57. Sep 5, 2022
    10
    This game is the best game in the history of video games
    And the best game of my life
  58. Sep 4, 2022
    10
    The best game for ever i like this game:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  59. Sep 2, 2022
    9
    An excellent horror/action game that revolutionised the third person shooters. Still holds up today.
  60. Aug 25, 2022
    10
    This amazing game features new and innovative gameplay in 2005, great music, action and horror at the same time.
  61. Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Eğer bir gün Resident Evil 4'den daha iyi bir oyun çıkarsa, işte ozaman ölebilirim.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. Aug 8, 2022
    9
    Es una obra maestra en cualquier lado que veas si bien tiene algunos fallos como la mierda de ashley y no darte pistas por ahí ya esta bien lo xd es que apenas voy en el 2-3 asi que puede que pronto cambie la opinion
  65. Aug 6, 2022
    10
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  66. 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
  67. Aug 3, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very fun game. The best in the franchise for me, for now at least. This game gives a feeling that you can't get from any other game. A timeless classic. Expand
  68. 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.
  69. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Undoubtedly, a masterpiece, a great experience by Shinji Mikami, great gameplay, level design, a masterpiece, a memorable experience
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. Jul 5, 2022
    8
    Yyyyyyyy tree ff is a great day too baby baby princess baby baby mommy baby baby princess baby baby mommy baby
  73. 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.
  74. May 28, 2022
    10
    Best game released on gamecube , PlayStation and Xbox
    Best game ever
  75. May 15, 2022
    10
    hamahamahanamaahahshdhdyeeue7773838882829211010192828272736363336778221019182
  76. May 15, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo e um dos melhores do ps2,se não o melhor,boms personagens,boa historia e boas armas
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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!
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  81. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Must play must play…………………………………………..asaaaaaaaبلبيسسطذلبلاااااااااتعقييطذذددز
  82. Feb 21, 2022
    9
    In contrast with the classic ones, this one has brought us some more action, instead of being threatened, you are now the threat. Graphics and ambiance are near perfect, and the dark feeling caused by the scenarios are also the essential part. Both fun and desperate to experience. Definitely a must play.
  83. 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.
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  84. Jan 26, 2022
    3
    The gameplay is as follows run aim while standing up shoot turn around run from enemies turn around aim and shoot again if they're still alive repeat turn around run away to reload aim shoot... repeat previous steps and keep running, the only good thing is that once enemies are defeated they will never respawn, collected ammo and herbs all goes together to the attache case it gets fullThe gameplay is as follows run aim while standing up shoot turn around run from enemies turn around aim and shoot again if they're still alive repeat turn around run away to reload aim shoot... repeat previous steps and keep running, the only good thing is that once enemies are defeated they will never respawn, collected ammo and herbs all goes together to the attache case it gets full quickly, press start use herbs press start combine items press start organize your wepaons and items press start change weapon press start again change weapon press start use grenade press start back to your main weapon press triangle show map over and over again through the whole time it's a real pain then comes the worst part the president's daughter that ruins everything it felt so childish i rather play alone and focus on my enemies while dealing with that start button she's supposed to be rescued at the very end not to follow me throughout the entire time asking her to wait and follow, the merchant sells attache cases at a very high price, upgrades are highly expensive too and weapons take a lot of space even a handgun, puzzles are easy to solve some are just there to waste time like switching swords, dialogs are just a boring nonsense just follow the red marker on the map and forget about them Expand
  85. 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
  86. Jan 13, 2022
    9
    Juegazo de acción indispensable. Cortó con la fórmula Resident Evil de los anteriores, pero eso no quita de que es buenísimo. Impuso muchas cosas que seguimos viendo hoy en día, como el sistema de apuntado al hombro, y hasta los innecesarios QTE.
    Tiene limitaciones de movimiento, pero eso en lugar de ser malo, sirve para tomarse con más cautela ciertas situaciones y exigirá que usemos
    Juegazo de acción indispensable. Cortó con la fórmula Resident Evil de los anteriores, pero eso no quita de que es buenísimo. Impuso muchas cosas que seguimos viendo hoy en día, como el sistema de apuntado al hombro, y hasta los innecesarios QTE.
    Tiene limitaciones de movimiento, pero eso en lugar de ser malo, sirve para tomarse con más cautela ciertas situaciones y exigirá que usemos todos los recursos que tengamos a nuestra disposición.
    Buena variedad de armas, no se puede decir lo mismo de los enemigos, son un poco repetitivos, excepto la zona de los insectos gigantes y los regeneradores.
    Gran juego, divertido y variado.
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  87. Dec 24, 2021
    10
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  88. Dec 19, 2021
    9
    one of the best of series, although controls are little difficult but you'll get used to it.
    i played it about 10 years ago, and i was very scared that time i couldn't even finish it so i decide to play it again, and now i really feel the game, beside i think CAPCOM will remake this game for maybe PS5 or PC, and RE2 & RE3 were just a beginning and actually they just rolling the red carpet
    one of the best of series, although controls are little difficult but you'll get used to it.
    i played it about 10 years ago, and i was very scared that time i couldn't even finish it so i decide to play it again, and now i really feel the game, beside i think CAPCOM will remake this game for maybe PS5 or PC, and RE2 & RE3 were just a beginning and actually they just rolling the red carpet for RE4:remake.
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  89. Dec 1, 2021
    9
    Best re game and the most enjoyable one by far , best shooter best character best zombie game best bosses best jokes xD
  90. 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
  91. Oct 19, 2021
    8
    Resident Evil 4 on the Playstation 2 is how I grew up with this game, and this was my childhood favorite and is still my favorite game of all time. This game is amazing: it has extremely wonderful gameplay mechanics that are satisfying and fun to play through all the time, with varied enemies and weapons seriously offering dozens of playthroughs worth for replayability. The story is cheesyResident Evil 4 on the Playstation 2 is how I grew up with this game, and this was my childhood favorite and is still my favorite game of all time. This game is amazing: it has extremely wonderful gameplay mechanics that are satisfying and fun to play through all the time, with varied enemies and weapons seriously offering dozens of playthroughs worth for replayability. The story is cheesy but doesn't feel cheesier than a good action movie, and the graphics at the time were stylish and really helped create a blend of horror and action. The sections are rememberable and you can tell this game was perfectly crafted. Unfortunately, this port is really just not the most amazing version of the game with long loads, poorer graphics than the Gamecube version, and slowdown on the framerates but of course, I didn't notice this stuff until I actually grew up. If you are looking to play this game and get that retro feel I would recommend the Gamecube version, but this is still an amazing game. The PS2 version though is definitely the worst version with again, horrendous graphics and visual quality, really long loads for simply the inventory, and choppy framerates that hinder the gameplay quite a bit on this version. Expand
  92. Oct 13, 2021
    10
    best game in the series RESIDENT EVIL the graphics are very good, cool story, the game is not frightening.
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Muito bom e dinâmico, bem feito e envelheceu bem. Tirando a Ashley, que é chata paca kkkk.
  97. Sep 1, 2021
    0
    This is the best game of all time period! This game had the best controls, visuals and story back in its time. The only thing that today's games can have a upper hand on are graphics and controls, but any 90s child who has played this master piece will agree with me that this game had the best game-play. And people who have recently played this game after 15 years of its initial releaseThis is the best game of all time period! This game had the best controls, visuals and story back in its time. The only thing that today's games can have a upper hand on are graphics and controls, but any 90s child who has played this master piece will agree with me that this game had the best game-play. And people who have recently played this game after 15 years of its initial release can never judge this game's worth. Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005
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]