Resident Evil 4

 PlayStation 2
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9.4

Universal acclaim- based on 3124 Ratings

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  1. 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!
  2. 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
  3. Adcgjml
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Dear 1 star reviewers...That aged **** poorly didn't it
  4. soki98
    Jul 6, 2021
    7
    this game is truly the most overrated game of all time while it is a good game thats all it really is a "good" game
  5. 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
  6. kk_invision
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Best resident evil game in terms of gameplay mechanics and the scary and immersive environment
  7. Lec
    Jun 11, 2021
    6
    Aquí comienza la decadencia de resident Evil con suvival horror. Re4 es un juego mediocre
  8. Lukkaya
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Whoever gives below 10
    Is a hater, and never played re4 at its own time, this game was revolutionary
  9. Rumetla
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    this game is not a just game. remarkable experince for a gamers. creation a tps.
  10. JoseManuel10_
    May 31, 2021
    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
  11. Dinerofresco
    May 17, 2021
    9
    Some consider this game the GOAT for the franchise , and yes I agree that it is one hell of a game I dont think its the goat , not even leons best story , but this game gave us iconic characters , a great story and I think this was the first game to have the way better over the shoulder camera. Great game
  12. Pytukae
    May 16, 2021
    5
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  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. DarkSoulAxel
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    Although being different from the original series, which is often criticised, this game was executed almost perfectly. It was my first game of the franchise and I absolutely loved it and got blown away. I played through it four times in a row, no break. Two times on normal, two times on pro. The game has so many little things that make it satisfying. From the loved merchant to the safeAlthough being different from the original series, which is often criticised, this game was executed almost perfectly. It was my first game of the franchise and I absolutely loved it and got blown away. I played through it four times in a row, no break. Two times on normal, two times on pro. The game has so many little things that make it satisfying. From the loved merchant to the safe room music, from the upgrade system to the treasures and many other things, it has a certain charm to it. sadly, the PS2 PAL version misses some content but I have played the main story and Ada`s Assignment and had fun with everything. Bosses are great, enemy hordes make you sweat, opening the menu and inventory makes you catch breath and think about your next move, treasures are satisfying due to the combination possibility, every weapon feels useful in its own way and the game overall is a masterpiece in my opinion, hence the score of 9/10. Recommended for everyone, beginne rin the franchise or fan, when not minding its differences to the original series.… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. 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.
  21. JakubTyszko
    Feb 14, 2021
    3
    So many sequels and all are alike. Zombies are boring. Only resident evil 1 was any good.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Manittas
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Another classic with great story, mechanics, soundtrack, gameplay, etc. I only have good things to say about it, nothing I can add more besides what everyone has said about the game
  25. Raknner44
    Jan 14, 2021
    0
    Mierda desbalanceada la pelea Final de Krauser.............................................................
  26. Arya977
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Gameplay..............Great
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Brilliant
  27. Nozim19
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    As a game, product is a piece of **** but there is one thing for what developers must bear responsibility. Islamophobia.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. GabrielMIFCDM
    Nov 7, 2020
    4
    The game definitely doesn't meet expectations, the controls are confusing and the levels require gameplay techniques and a lot of attention that turn the game into something exhausting. Moreover, the character Ashley gets in the way of the story, since she always gets caught by zombies. The plot could be much more developed. Anyway, the game is very frustrating.
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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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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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