Resident Evil 4 (2005)

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 779 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 660 out of 779
  2. Mixed: 63 out of 779
  3. Negative: 56 out of 779
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  1. Peetja
    Sep 15, 2016
    6
    I think this may be the most ported game ever... Dont get me wrong a fantastic game but definitely not worth buying again if you have already brought this game on a previous consoles. The graphics overhaul is nice but that's about all is added to this.
  2. CoreGamer1408
    Nov 20, 2018
    6
    Don't get me wrong this USED to be my go to game on PS2, Wii and PC, but sadly the dated clunky controls and limited combat mechanics have not aged well on the PS4. Just not fun to play any more and gaming has moved on from this outmoded style a play a long time ago. Visuals don't hold up to well either sad to say.
  3. Funkymonk
    Feb 5, 2017
    7
    As someone who has just played this game for the first time I'd like to offer an alternative viewpoint as someone who isn't wearing nostalgia tinted glasses. I can see why this game is highly regarded because it's full of surprises, hidden things and fairly deep gameplay; Although this is a "action" game the player will need to think about the best weapons and strategy to use for eachAs someone who has just played this game for the first time I'd like to offer an alternative viewpoint as someone who isn't wearing nostalgia tinted glasses. I can see why this game is highly regarded because it's full of surprises, hidden things and fairly deep gameplay; Although this is a "action" game the player will need to think about the best weapons and strategy to use for each situation if they are going to survive. I also understand RE4 is quite influential and introduced the "over the shoulder" camera angle.
    However, despite all of that RE4 has also aged badly in some ways. The tank like controls and inability to move while shooting just aren't fun in 2017. Also ther's far too many annoying quick time events and ill conceived difficulty spikes.
    Ultimately RE4 is a game that's as frustrating as it is fun but seems to get a free pass for it's faults from fan boys and critics. Anyone giving this a 10 or 9 in 2017 should be ashamed of themselves. It's good but far from the best action game ever.    … Expand
  4. Sunykamey
    Jul 14, 2018
    7
    This game may be (very) good storywise but the controls lack by todays standard in a way that it hurts the gameplay. I don't want to fight the camera nor the movement abilities to enjoy a game. Because this is an updated version I not only have expected prettier graphics but original flaws to be adressed aswell.
  5. lukeparkes26
    Jan 10, 2019
    6
    Resident Evil 4 is an enjoyable game. At first I struggled with the controls, but once I got a handle on it, it was fine. The graphics weren't amazing, being an older game, even though they were enhanced. Despite all that, it was still a fun experience.
  6. Caerleon
    Aug 27, 2018
    7
    Back in 2007, I did not appreciate the game and considered it a bad continuation of the franchise. However, after a squalid RE 7, this reinterpretation doesn't seem bad. Everything is fine in the game. Great atmosphere, environment, enemies, weapons, etc. Special thanks for fixing bugs of the original game.

    The only thing annoying is the inconvenient for 2018 game controls
  7. SplitMind
    Mar 19, 2020
    5
    I loved this game to death on the PS2. And the Gamecube. And the Wii. But not PS4. This game has not aged well at all. The controls and movement are incredibly tank-like in 2020 compared to 2004 when the game was nothing short of a masterpiece. Not being able to move and shoot simultaneously is not a horror gimmick - it's just bad game design. The Castle stage is also quite monotonous,I loved this game to death on the PS2. And the Gamecube. And the Wii. But not PS4. This game has not aged well at all. The controls and movement are incredibly tank-like in 2020 compared to 2004 when the game was nothing short of a masterpiece. Not being able to move and shoot simultaneously is not a horror gimmick - it's just bad game design. The Castle stage is also quite monotonous, however this could be due to how many times I played it on previous generations. Ashley's voice will also make you want to shoot her rather than rescue her. The quick-time events and random difficulty spikes will ensnare you in frustration and bewilderment also. Playing this for the first time in 2020 having never played Resident Evil before is unlikely to change your perspective. Modern games have come so far, and Resident Evil 4 has stayed in 2004.… Expand
  8. sebastianali
    Aug 7, 2019
    7
    Es un buen port, el problema es que no va a 60 fps al hacer ciertas acciones como recargar el arma y la ausencia de un modo multijugador la verdad es que es una vergüenza.
  9. Mattyc96
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
    Great game. You can see how this laid the groundwork for 3rd person shooters for it's time. Sadly the controls feel abit stiff in 2020. At times the camera feels more frustrating than re remake or zero even. But I can't deny this was a memorable experience and one I hope to revisit in the future. Chasing weapon upgrades was addicting, as much as I had a positive experience you can seeGreat game. You can see how this laid the groundwork for 3rd person shooters for it's time. Sadly the controls feel abit stiff in 2020. At times the camera feels more frustrating than re remake or zero even. But I can't deny this was a memorable experience and one I hope to revisit in the future. Chasing weapon upgrades was addicting, as much as I had a positive experience you can see how this lead to a downfall in the series for a period of time. The action seemed a little much and it drifted far away from what I expect as a resident evil game… Expand
  10. CRedfield98
    Jul 3, 2020
    7
    I hadn`t played this game in a long time and I was a bit disappointed, it is definitely not as good as I remembered it, most of the game did not age well and the PROs of this game are related to nostalgia. I think this port to PS4 deserves an 8, but the fact that it doesn't have a platinum trophy doesn't make me really want to play it again, that's why I give it a 7.
  11. StrohNamiX
    Jul 5, 2020
    5
    Just a heads up. I'm reviewing the current version of the game for the ps4. I never played the first release for the ps2.

    Story.: The daughter of of the u.s president was kidnapped and you are on the way to save her. That's pretty much everything I can remember (and the finale). To be honest, I never really got into the story. It just felt dumb to me. Some of the cutscenes are however    Just a heads up. I'm reviewing the current version of the game for the ps4. I never played the first release for the ps2.

    Story.: The daughter of of the u.s president was kidnapped and you are on the way to save her. That's pretty much everything I can remember (and the finale). To be honest, I never really got into the story. It just felt dumb to me. Some of the cutscenes are however really over the top and fun to watch.

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: I can only imagine that the graphics were really good on the ps2. The atmosphere was still fine even though the graphics aren't up to date at all. I won't rate the technical side however as the game is already way to old and it would not be fair.

    Gameplay.: This is the part were I truly was disappointed. I really like the boss fights. Most of them are still fun to play but those endless enemy waves. This is just another level. It sometimes is mixed up with puzzles but all in all there are way to many parts of the game were you just have to shoot one enemy wave after another. I was really anoyed after some time, especially during the last bits of the game and I just wanted to get it over with (the checkpoint system and clunky controls didn't help either). Don't get me wrong. As a whole it was still enjoyable but I just expected more out of it.

    Conclusion.: I really needed to push myself through this game after a while. The gameplay is fine as a whole but those million enemy waves were frustrating. The cutscenes were fun to watch and the atmosphere is still OK. I don't think you will miss out much though if you don't pick up the remaster. I would rather wait for a remake if capcom should release one.

    Story.: 3
    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: X
    Gameplay.: 6

    Result.: 5    … Expand
  12. benyamxn
    May 28, 2022
    7
    For some reason, this is the only major RE game on PS4 without a Platinum trophy; But it's still RE4, so it's not the end of the world.
  13. mixxd69
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The one dumb thing that was not included was a ammo buying system for the dude that you can buy instead its scadered around the map man… Expand
  14. doubleOrts
    Apr 17, 2021
    7
    You would think they would at least upgrade a few textures in this edition, but nope. Resident Evil 4 is still a gem though.

Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#27 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#44 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 29, 2016
    80
    Veterans should hold onto their hard-earned pesetas for a future budget buy. If you’re a newbie to the series it’s ok to buy it at a high price, stranger. [December 2016, p81]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Oct 21, 2016
    60
    This version aims only for the one or two persons in the world that haven’t played the game yet. Besides the 1080p resolution and the 60 fps framerate, it is still a lazy port.
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  3. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Oct 11, 2016
    90
    Resident Evil 4 is still a great experience. It still is one of the best entries of the whole Resident Evil franchise. 1080p and 60 FPS turns the game into a smooth thriller even if it is still not a full remake.
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