Resident Evil 4 (2005)

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  1. Veer11
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Surprisingly this is the best port by far of Resident Evil 4. I have played from chapter 1 to 3 and so far I have encountered no bugs and little to no fps drops. The textures look great in their 1080p format so you can expect a very smooth and pretty port from Capcom. Great Job Capcom!!
  2. Mn5ro
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
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  3. thehellassassin
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil 4 is one of the best in the series. I remember playing it on ps2 and i loved it and it became one of my all time favorite games i then recently picked it op for ps4 and instantly remembered why i liked it so much in the first place. The game still has all its perks from the ps2 version but with better graphics. It's a classic game with better visuals what more could you wish for.
  4. Vapor96
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Not sure how but this PS4 port is the first time I've ever played Resident Evil 4 and boy have I been missing a lot! The game is filled with memorable sequences, creepy locations, challenging action, and hilarious campy dialogue. The pacing of the game is nearly perfect. Granted, the castle and island parts of the game do not quite compare to the unforgettable village portion, but despiteNot sure how but this PS4 port is the first time I've ever played Resident Evil 4 and boy have I been missing a lot! The game is filled with memorable sequences, creepy locations, challenging action, and hilarious campy dialogue. The pacing of the game is nearly perfect. Granted, the castle and island parts of the game do not quite compare to the unforgettable village portion, but despite that, the atmosphere this game has is magic that is hard to describe and cannot be found anywhere else. A masterpiece and definitely one of the best games ever made.… Expand
  5. Dhuerd87
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    I loved this game when it came out for ps2 I played through at least 5 times and it never felt old or repetitive. Now that it has came to the ps4 I ran out and got it and had my fingers crossed that they fixed the aiming system on it and thank god they did it was a huge relief when I realized that u can use the left stick witch we have all become accustomed to to aim I gotta say this is byI loved this game when it came out for ps2 I played through at least 5 times and it never felt old or repetitive. Now that it has came to the ps4 I ran out and got it and had my fingers crossed that they fixed the aiming system on it and thank god they did it was a huge relief when I realized that u can use the left stick witch we have all become accustomed to to aim I gotta say this is by far the best resident evil game and a must for any fan of the series or any other 3rd person shooter.… Expand
  6. phillanegro
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Great port of a great classic.
    Very well done port,textures looks very good in 1080p (unlike the **** PS3/360 720p port)and it runs at a fearly stable 60fps.At U$20,00,you got a pretty good deal.even better if you are one of the few people who have never played RE4 before.
  7. ItsJustPj
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    It's great to have this game in all it's glory ported to the next gen. While the graphics from the GameCube port are still the victor the game is still the genuine classic as it always will be. It's a great honor to be returning to this pure action / horror title.
  8. Nathan1963
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    I love this game,I finished more than I could count on PS2,was my favorite game of all time by a long time,still a masterpiece,It's a shame hasn't platinum included :(
  9. Odogreviews
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    Resident Evil 4 is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. The game features some of the best atmosphere and gameplay ever put into a game. In this entry they finally dropped the zombies and have replaced them with a new type of terrifying foe. I find these new enemies much more scarier than the previous zombies. This game also ditched the 3rd person tank controls and replacedResident Evil 4 is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. The game features some of the best atmosphere and gameplay ever put into a game. In this entry they finally dropped the zombies and have replaced them with a new type of terrifying foe. I find these new enemies much more scarier than the previous zombies. This game also ditched the 3rd person tank controls and replaced it with an over the shoulder shooter experience. Back in 2005 Resident Evil 4 was the first game to ever do this. Gunplay is amazing and you can really feel the impact from the guns you will be using from the classic pistol and shotgun to the explosive rocket launcher and grenades. The boss fights, a series staple, return here but better than ever and each fight is intense and memorable. The game is very well paced one minute you will be fighting for your life in a creepy village full of crazies to racing through a mine trying to keep balance as monsters attacked you from all sides. The game is also chock full of funny cheesy B movie dialogue that will be sure to bring a grin to your face. The graphics have also aged very well by keeping that stylish Resident Evil look. The only complaint I can make for this thrilling experience is the lackluster ending and slightly clunky controls compared to today's standards. Resident Evil 4 is an experience that cannot be missed! Resident Evil 4 gets a 10/10.… Expand
  10. KingVilla1n
    May 3, 2019
    10
    В этой игре океан разнообразного контента и гениальных механик. Миками создал совершенный шедевр, который проводит игрока буквально по всем возможностям и видам игрового экспириенса.
    От давящей грязной деревни, с ужасным монстром в реке и пугающим двухметровым старостой в сарае.
    От готического замка с карликом в костюме 18 века, наполненного смертельными ловушками. От древних пещер с    В этой игре океан разнообразного контента и гениальных механик. Миками создал совершенный шедевр, который проводит игрока буквально по всем возможностям и видам игрового экспириенса.
    От давящей грязной деревни, с ужасным монстром в реке и пугающим двухметровым старостой в сарае.
    От готического замка с карликом в костюме 18 века, наполненного смертельными ловушками.
    От древних пещер с мутировавшими насекомыми.
    До лабораторий с жутчайшими регенераторами.
    До военных баз с солдатами.
    Кажется в этой игре есть вообще все.
    Это культовая часть, которая повлияла на всю игроиндустрию, но к сожалению положила начало падению серии Resident Evil в яму трешового экшена. Но это уже не относится к Синдзи Миками.    … Expand
  11. brockcheese
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    This is a good game that defined action horror. A lot of the controls are clunky but by design and this game turns its weaknesses into its strengths. A solid action adventure that is still really scary.
  12. Steyraus
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Damn the work Capcom did for the PS3 version of this game was good but the PS4 version is absolutely perfect. It still looks and feels and has the atmosphere of re4. But now it's in a beautiful 60fps and looks crisper and nicer than ever.
  13. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This game is the best game of the ps4 consol. I was so addicted to it. The graphics are wonderful and brilliant. This is my all time favorite
  14. cq123wwe
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    es una mezcla de horror y acción cambio la franquicia y tambien implemento una nueva jugabilidad. Exlente historia
  15. Hunter_Shiro
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just don't give 10 for the camera, which in my opinion is kind of bad when it comes to aiming or turning the camera… Expand
  16. francislake02
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Un juego magnifico en varios sentidos. Ya que grafica y mecanicamente se conserva bastante bien para un juego con 15 años de antiguedad. Y las remasterizaciones le dan nueva vida a este titulo.
  17. alaldu574
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    this is my favorite game of all time. one of the best game ever made in my opinion.
  18. Gam1998
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    For a 2005 remastered game the graphics is good the gameplay is good but I didn't like how I control the camera and the fact that I can't walk and shoot in the same time but the story is good not the better type of stories but it's good the horror part of the game was good even though it wasn't the whole game but Ashley's voice was SO annoying and I wish they've added more than just LEONFor a 2005 remastered game the graphics is good the gameplay is good but I didn't like how I control the camera and the fact that I can't walk and shoot in the same time but the story is good not the better type of stories but it's good the horror part of the game was good even though it wasn't the whole game but Ashley's voice was SO annoying and I wish they've added more than just LEON HEELP HELP ME LEON and some time I'm literally in a save room but Ashley's still screaming.… Expand
  19. Boldanone
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    The game is so great. The cutscenes are amazing, the characters are mega cool, the locations are so unique and different. The puzzles are good. The story is captivating. The only downside I can think of is the controls(ps4). The character can't move sideways, instead the camera rotates, but you get used to it.
  20. MatamesiQuieres
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Buying it for the 3th time, this may not be the best RE yet, but it's one of the best games of all time.
    The boss battles are brilliant.
  21. MercenaryofHate
    Oct 21, 2016
    9
    Resident Evil 4 is one of the greatest games ever made! A proud work of Capcom and possibly the greatest Resident Evil game ever made. The game has a nice fixed-camera system that makes it feel more immersive. I can explain this by an example: You have 50 bullets in a shotgun but you can't wait for your enemies to come at you so you can mow them down one by one, This is because every enemyResident Evil 4 is one of the greatest games ever made! A proud work of Capcom and possibly the greatest Resident Evil game ever made. The game has a nice fixed-camera system that makes it feel more immersive. I can explain this by an example: You have 50 bullets in a shotgun but you can't wait for your enemies to come at you so you can mow them down one by one, This is because every enemy that you encounter can be a threat to you.It allows you to use a series of weapons and upgrade them as well as buy equipment from merchants scattered across the map. To combat enemies you need to pick a target and aim at them and use bullets carefully, It expects you to decide which enemy you should kill first (recommended the strongest) In order to succeed but combat is fun and in Resident Evil you'll need to be careful, stealthy and just plain lucky sometimes in order to avoid a tragic end. The story is a bit far-fetched but the game makes it that it works and the tone of horror and seriousness if never dropped even if they throw in some jokes and stereotypes time and time. The tone of the game is horror and the game does a good job into convincing me that I am in danger. Sometimes you will hear creepy noises like crowing birds or the sound of a chainsaw being cranked. The visuals are impressive as well such as dark stormy weather, unimaginable horrific mutant creatures and interactions with the environment that disturbs me; While steal hanging on to it's PS2-like feel and sound effects! In the end you have a solid PS2-port that not only satisfies but delivers more than the original. I can safely comepare Resident Evil 4 to the atmosphere of another great game: The Last of Us. Although the shooting may be a turn-off to some gamers and you occasionally encounter a glitch or an unattractively generated graphic. The game also does a poor job of explaining where you are supposed to go and how you are suppose to get there. However this does not take away from the games appeal and uniqueness that separates it from other games. I would say this is a must play experience because it delivers enjoyable game play for an 11 year old game and allows you to once again play this work of art and classic… Expand
  22. lewis1992
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil 4 (PS4) is a masterpiece: a loving remaster of arguably the best game of the sixth generation of consoles. Expect engaging, action-packed and varied gameplay with RPG elements, an excellent story (that requires zero knowledge of other Resident Evil titles), as well as assorted additional modes such as the incredibly entertaining 'Mercenaries' and a 2nd storyline from theResident Evil 4 (PS4) is a masterpiece: a loving remaster of arguably the best game of the sixth generation of consoles. Expect engaging, action-packed and varied gameplay with RPG elements, an excellent story (that requires zero knowledge of other Resident Evil titles), as well as assorted additional modes such as the incredibly entertaining 'Mercenaries' and a 2nd storyline from the point of view of supporting character Ada. Graphically the game still looks great today, with mostly great textures, framerates and impressive draw-distances.

    This classic stands as my all-time favourite game (narrowly beating Persona 5) and is definitely a must-buy for any PS4 owner!

    [Hundreds of hours played across dozens of playthroughs, all trophies achieved.]    … Expand
  23. Eizqarqash
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    This game is the best action adventure ever bar none of all time
    I first played on my PS2 console, never a dull moment
    It keeps you on your toes
    All the puzzles, all the zombies and the different level bosses...it is so magnificent
    needless to mention the graphics which was a total winner
    So addictive
  24. roo7788
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    es resident evil 4 basicamente no tiene grades cabios esepto que pusieron el material de la vercion del ps2 el cual se graficamente inferial por que estuvo diseñado para el ps2 y no el GC el cual tenia mas potencia grafica pero es bueno que lo tenga algo que nada lo recomiedo si quieres saber un poco de la historia de los videojuegos lo unico que deteste fue que no tiene trofeo de platinoes resident evil 4 basicamente no tiene grades cabios esepto que pusieron el material de la vercion del ps2 el cual se graficamente inferial por que estuvo diseñado para el ps2 y no el GC el cual tenia mas potencia grafica pero es bueno que lo tenga algo que nada lo recomiedo si quieres saber un poco de la historia de los videojuegos lo unico que deteste fue que no tiene trofeo de platino este es un juego completo y capcom o psn lo tratan como si fuera un juego descargable barato el cual puedes complar en formato fisio en un juego grande con niveles de dificualtad no estabien que lo traten peor que un juego de 3 dolares… Expand
  25. Jribs
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    This game aged extremely well. I personally like the controls. They're claustrophobic and make you panic. They require precision and twitchy reflexes. The best thing about this game is the shift that happens over its course. It changes in tone DRAMATICALLY. The beginning is terror and mystery, the middle is over-the-top Castlevania Burnout crazy, and the end is terrifying on the level ofThis game aged extremely well. I personally like the controls. They're claustrophobic and make you panic. They require precision and twitchy reflexes. The best thing about this game is the shift that happens over its course. It changes in tone DRAMATICALLY. The beginning is terror and mystery, the middle is over-the-top Castlevania Burnout crazy, and the end is terrifying on the level of Biohazard. The game badass. Its essential to play this game for gamers so that they can understand the bar of gaming at this time. It's one of the best games ever made. I think the port quality is just fine. It's an improvement, but only minor. Still, its not like buying an old game on Steam. The quality is at the very least updated. Buy it.… Expand
  26. videogamefan64
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Resident evil 4 is a truly special game. The game blends action with survival so well that it effortlessly shifts you from feeling a badass to being vary of every bullet used. At first not being able to move and shoot felt archaic but if you can get over it the feeling of tension created when deciding to move or shoot adds to the atmosphere. While the game mainly consists of exploringResident evil 4 is a truly special game. The game blends action with survival so well that it effortlessly shifts you from feeling a badass to being vary of every bullet used. At first not being able to move and shoot felt archaic but if you can get over it the feeling of tension created when deciding to move or shoot adds to the atmosphere. While the game mainly consists of exploring solving basic puzzles and dealing with the many creatures that get in your way, the game avoids tedium by giving you many different scenarios, set pieces and boss fights keeps the game feeling fresh throughout its entirety. The mystery and intrique is a mainstay of the resident evil series and resident evil 4 continues this trend by giving you many questions to answer near the beginning and by the end all of these questions will be answered in a satisfying way. The campaign is far longer than the other RE games I've played, but it never gets stale through the variety mentioned above as well as the traditional resie experience. The campaign consists of five chapters that are broken into stage sections. The game takes the RE3 approach of having multiple areas instead of one big area like RE1 and RE2 but unlike in RE3 you spend such a long time in each area that they all create their own identity and are at least half as big as previous games main areas. This allows the game to give you variety in setting but also supply enough depth in each area to make them memorable. The story and characters are also a highlight as wise cracking Leon bounces off every other character brilliantly with smartass quips and other characters enrich the world and returning characters make us wonder what is really going down here. At times you have to escort the president's daughter which sounds like it would be an horrible escort mission. But it's actually not. you have enough control over her to keep her out of trouble and her inclusion allows for unique set pieces to occur making her inclusion a beneficial one. The game also has side content including a side campaign that shows one recurring characters perspective throughout the game as well as a arcade like mode where the objective is to get as many points as possible by killing enemies. This game definitely leans into the action genre but does not forget it's roots and brings them along for the ride creating for me the tied best RE experience so far and one of the greatest games of all time.… Expand
  27. BaraT
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    The Resident Evil franchise has become a joke. The games are a joke, and the movies are very much a joke. EVERYBODY, and i mean EVERYBODY complained that RE games are becoming too action and the same. Everyone wanted horror back and everyone wanted something fresh. Well, Capcom delivered. In a BIG way. Resident Evil 7 is fantastic! It looks amazing, plays great, it is original and takesThe Resident Evil franchise has become a joke. The games are a joke, and the movies are very much a joke. EVERYBODY, and i mean EVERYBODY complained that RE games are becoming too action and the same. Everyone wanted horror back and everyone wanted something fresh. Well, Capcom delivered. In a BIG way. Resident Evil 7 is fantastic! It looks amazing, plays great, it is original and takes itselfs seriously. No more anime characters with jockes and one liners lost in translation. This is an actual GREAT game.
    But... retards will be retards. RE fans are the very worst comunity out there. They are AIDS. Now they complain that "this isn't" RE and that they want the "memorable" characters back and also.. 3rd person. So.. yeah... for everyone out there not having aids, the game is great. Pick it up!    … Expand
  28. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Warning: Spoilers
    The Resident Evil games are one of my favourites since their creepy, have great atmosphere, horrifying monsters, great weapons, challenging puzzles and a great plot. Resident Evil 4 is just has good has the previous games, one thing I like is that Capcom have gone in a new direction for this game by getting rid of the camera change style and instead having the game    Warning: Spoilers
    The Resident Evil games are one of my favourites since their creepy, have great atmosphere, horrifying monsters, great weapons, challenging puzzles and a great plot. Resident Evil 4 is just has good has the previous games, one thing I like is that Capcom have gone in a new direction for this game by getting rid of the camera change style and instead having the game camera right behind Leon, the aiming has changed so that you can now aim in any direction. The locations are just as atmospheric as the previous games and the cut scenes are fantastic to look at. Another new thing about this game is that you are no longer fighting Zombies and Mutants crated by the T-Virus but instead people that have been taken over by Parasites called the Las Plagas.

    The game is set some years after the Racoon City incident and Leon S Kennedy is no longer a rookie cop but a agent working for the government, his assignment is to go to Europe and enter a small village near by where the President's kidnapped daughter Ashley may be, when Leon encounters one of the villagers he tries to kill him so after killing the villager more show up wanting to kill Leon, going through the village Leon discovers that something is not right with these people and after find a man named Luis and being knocked by the head of the village he wakes up tied up to Luis then after breaking out Leon continues searching for Ashley and once he finds Ashley in their church he discovers that they are both carriers, since they injected the Parasites eggs into them so then they not only do they have to escape from here but need a way to stop the Parasites before they take control of them and they become like the villagers.

    I'm not going to give out anymore of the games plot over wise it will ruin the fun. Resident Evil 4 is a great entry to the franchise and is definitely worth playing. 10/10    … Expand
  29. Hellome7
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    I simply love RE4. One of the game I played the most to be honest (of course, from all the single player games I've played) since it was a game that without forcing you to buy DLC's and **** (since it was released in an era where DLC didn't even exist, the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox era) offered you so much! A lengthy main story mode (which btw, great story), Assigment Ada, which was a secondaryI simply love RE4. One of the game I played the most to be honest (of course, from all the single player games I've played) since it was a game that without forcing you to buy DLC's and **** (since it was released in an era where DLC didn't even exist, the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox era) offered you so much! A lengthy main story mode (which btw, great story), Assigment Ada, which was a secondary story mode (as expected, shorter than the main story), in which you would play as Ada, the Mercenaries mode which being something fresh at the moment gave me thousands of hours of entertainment till I unlocked everything and how not to forget the various difficulty modes which extend the main story's duration.

    I really loved the mechanics and enemies. I know it's the same game, but hey, I still like it and bought it! 10/10    … Expand
  30. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    It's slightly clunky, and Ashley can get a bit annoying sometimes, but RE4 is still fantastic. It has a funny charm and great combat that makes the game even more intense and fun.
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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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