Resident Evil 4 (2005)

 PlayStation 4
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8.6

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  1. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  2. O3liveon
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    This game was perfection when it first came out. If you haven't played it, the remake is coming out soon and it MUST be completed and experienced. Although, I know it's old and sometimes harder to get into older games because old games are old. But if you love gaming and game's history this is one you can not afford to miss.
  3. Elite_Soldier
    Apr 4, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Normal Mode - 8/10
    Resident Evil 4 is an outstanding game with a solid game loop, tense inventory management, and a derelict atmosphere that drew me in. The world is captivating to explore, with five giant landmarks to discover. However, the game dragged near the end due to the sheer amount of content.

    One of the downsides of the game is the QTE segments, which can be frustrating. Additionally, the cutscene dialogue and voice acting can be corny and it does detract from the immersion of the game. Another issue is Leon's plot armour. For example, when Sadler kills Luis but Leon is spared for no apparent reason, or when we are in the barn house with Luis and surrounded by zombies but they simply leave us alone. It can break immersion and appear forced.

    Separate Ways - 9/10
    Some plot points go unresolved in the main game but are explained in the "Separate Ways" mode, which adds depth to the story. It recontextualized the main game's events, addressed plot points, and teased the next instalment in the series, Resident Evil 5. It was short and sweet.

    Pro Mode - 8.5/10
    I skipped all cutscenes and concentrated solely on the gameplay, I ended up pushing both myself and the game mechanics to their breaking point. This is when RE4 felt like a true arcade game and I had a blast!

    Overall - 8/10
    Resident Evil 4 is a great game with its fun gameplay loops, tense atmosphere, and captivating world. While it has some flaws such as QTEs, corny dialogue, and plot armour, the overall experience is highly enjoyable and left me wanting more!    … Expand
  4. zaratti
    May 26, 2023
    8
    I'm a Resident Evil fan, I played and loved the remakes of Resident Evil that Capcom recently released. I'm especially a big fan of Resident Evil 2 Remake. When Resident Evil 4's remake was announced, I was very happy. I had played a little bit of Resident Evil 4 and thought it being remade would be great, but when the remake actually came out, it was too expensive for me to buy so II'm a Resident Evil fan, I played and loved the remakes of Resident Evil that Capcom recently released. I'm especially a big fan of Resident Evil 2 Remake. When Resident Evil 4's remake was announced, I was very happy. I had played a little bit of Resident Evil 4 and thought it being remade would be great, but when the remake actually came out, it was too expensive for me to buy so I decided to play the original which I already owned. I played it on my PS4 and really enjoyed it!

    First of all, Resident Evil 4 differs from the previous entries in that it goes into a more action focused direction. This is a very risky thing to do for long-running game franchises but Resident Evil 4 still manages to be creepy. The horror of Resident Evil 4 comes from it's action oriented gameplay. Enemies take a pretty long time to kill with early weapons and ammo for better weapons are rare. Being in moments when you have to think outside the box to survive a tough encounter is thrilling and scary. The weapons of the game are very fun to use. Throughout the game, you upgrade and get better versions of weapons which provides that satisfying feeling of progress. The enemies are also very well designed. When you start the game, the first enemies you encounter are pretty tough but aren't too hard to deal with, but they can easily overwhelm you with their numbers if you aren't careful. Enemies get harder and harder as the game progresses, with some enemies having special phases you have to deal with. This adds both variety and challenge to the game which makes playing through it a satisfying experience.

    The story feels like it exists to drive the gameplay along and I'm totally fine with that for this game. I think it works well as a thing you keep in the back of your mind while you play through the game. The settings you move through in the story are very pleasing to look at. I always felt like exploring around to find any valuables or supplies. There are documents you can read to get an idea of what's going on but they're not as engaging as the previous games which featured interesting little stories and expanded upon the lore. The characters are very humorous in my opinion. I love them to bits. I love how silly they are. I enjoyed every character interaction, which isn't common.

    Overall, Resident Evil 4 is a great game and definitely deserved the remake but the original still holds up to this day, even after the remake's release.    … Expand
  5. B387pp1
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    Pretty tame for a horror game which I’m all for because I’m a baby. The atmosphere and music is very good, but they forgot to upscale the cutscenes for the Separate Ways campaign, they’re still low quality.
  6. DreadRobby
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    It’s one of the best games I have played in my personal opinion although certainly not my favorite.

    The gameplay mechanics are amazing and hold up well especially the graphics which still look good even today, The shooting was revolutionary especially with how it marked the turn of a industry The quick-time-events were okay but not enjoyable when I played it the first time then I played    It’s one of the best games I have played in my personal opinion although certainly not my favorite.

    The gameplay mechanics are amazing and hold up well especially the graphics which still look good even today, The shooting was revolutionary especially with how it marked the turn of a industry The quick-time-events were okay but not enjoyable when I played it the first time then I played it for the second time and I hated them because of how much button mashing I had to do I even had to use the pen and mash it on the buttons to complete the Salazar statue qte

    Ashley wasn’t the worst escort mission I have came across she never assisted although I was able to defend and protect her well enough from the enemies so I never had a problem with her at all.

    The game drags on way too long in my opinion it should have stopped at the castle part but it continued to the island which is my least favorite part of the game.

    The story was mediocre it was alright although saving the president’s daughter All by yourself without any assistance expect for the few occasions and the cliché antagonist make it not great although the extra story mode separate ways was great The replay value is astounding I have never seen a game where I enjoyed it to it’s absolute fullest till I played this absolutely great

    I know this one is irrelevant but the inventory management system in my opinion was better than the other titles and it was satisfying cleaning up and organizing it if anything I spent more time organizing than playing the game Overall 9/10 Good game with some minor downsides story not being survival horror but action focused horror the qtes although it revolutionized the world and holds up for anybody interested in action video games this is a must buy.    … Expand
  7. Thosevelvetygms
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    The masterful blend of action and survival horror will keep you playing run after run. The atmosphere is out of this world. One of the greatest games ever made.
  8. AhoyNut
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I can finally do that knife only run I've been wanting to do in this beautiful HD graphics. Man I am glad and not that glad for the remake.
  9. phoenix_prjct
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Final Thoughts:

    Resident Evil 4 arguably kept the series alive by radically overhauling its mechanics and beginning anew with a fresh story. Grounded by the returning and highly trained Leon S. Kennedy, players can more smoothly traverse a richer, more open world while taking on the hordes of smarter enemies with a mix of layered gunplay and satisfying roundhouse kicks. Quirky puzzles    Final Thoughts:

    Resident Evil 4 arguably kept the series alive by radically overhauling its mechanics and beginning anew with a fresh story. Grounded by the returning and highly trained Leon S. Kennedy, players can more smoothly traverse a richer, more open world while taking on the hordes of smarter enemies with a mix of layered gunplay and satisfying roundhouse kicks. Quirky puzzles provide balance and unlockable content increases replayability in a game that paved the way for many of the biggest hitters to follow.

    Resident Evil 4 has aged in ways, but what it did to modernise third-person action is undeniably timeless.

    For the full review and more posts like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com/    … Expand
  10. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    Its been too long since I last played this game to remember much about it, however it remains one of my personal favourites, second to resi 2 remake. Leon is the best character without a doubt always managing to be a pure badass at all times. I do not remember a single thing about this game but what I do remember is that its got some of the best combat in the series, amazing levels ofIts been too long since I last played this game to remember much about it, however it remains one of my personal favourites, second to resi 2 remake. Leon is the best character without a doubt always managing to be a pure badass at all times. I do not remember a single thing about this game but what I do remember is that its got some of the best combat in the series, amazing levels of build up and tension and some horrifying enemies.… Expand
  11. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  12. panda967
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    un juego excelente , uno de mis juegos favoritos junto con el RE7 y el RE2 remake
  13. VaeL_XJB
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    tal vez cambiaron muchas cosas y paso ser de a accion a survival horror para mi es mi resident evil favorito
  14. Killervoid
    Mar 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest horror game of all time. Action heavy horror dead space got inspired for sure easy controls brilliant one liners great bosses 2000hours later still amazing play this game!
    Som problems is the dialog is weak and the game is a little short.    … Expand
  15. MutenRoshi
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    Es ist eines der Besten Action Games aller Zeiten.
    Game Design auf sehr hohem Niveau inklusive Trash Story mit riesigem Logik lücken.
  16. J_R
    May 18, 2023
    9
    9.8/10.

    Resident Evil 4 is pretty much as good as gaming gets. It is the pinnacle of action-horror. It was an absolute revolution for 3rd person shooters, action games and gaming in general. The gameplay is near perfect. The controls are excellent because the whole game is designed around them. The over the shoulder camera keeps the action at the perfect distance. The weapons using    9.8/10.

    Resident Evil 4 is pretty much as good as gaming gets. It is the pinnacle of action-horror. It was an absolute revolution for 3rd person shooters, action games and gaming in general.

    The gameplay is near perfect. The controls are excellent because the whole game is designed around them. The over the shoulder camera keeps the action at the perfect distance. The weapons using laser sights and having so much punch to them. Fast, accurate aiming with just enough weapon sway, inaccuracy and enemy threat to keep you on your toes and trying to hit your shots. The way enemies consistently react to getting shot and the incredibly satisfying head shots. Following up with a kick or suplex. The game just constantly rewards you for playing well. Taking on enemies with just a knife whether it's for fun or to save ammo or to slash projectiles out the air. Watching enemies fall off edges after being shot. Pushing the ladders while enemies try to climb it. Shooting through doors. kicking doors open to damage enemies on the other side. Getting enemies to group together and throwing an incendiary grenade into them. Leaping out windows. The set pieces and bosses. Crowd control. Repositioning when needed and not knowing exactly what's behind you while doing so. Using the environment to your advantage. Getting your head taken off in one horrific hit. The enemy variety. The weapon variety. They somehow made you not hate escorting another character. The list goes on and on and god damn it's all so good. The pacing is so well done as well with the game constantly throwing cool new things at you but also knowing when to slow things down a bit. The developers didn't even stop after creating a brilliant, lengthy, highly re-playable main story, they went and did more. The Mercenaries mode is really addictive. Then there's Separate Ways and unlockables too.

    The story, characters, dialogue and cut scenes are ridiculously entertaining and well directed. It's so goofy and fun. God damn it's all so fun, remember FUN. It's like the only questions asked when making this game were - Is it fun? Is it entertaining? Does it play well? Does it fit in? If Yes then put it in the game. It's like they had no fear of risks and were just totally confident in what they were making, which is surprising if you know the story of this games development. The tone and atmosphere is handled perfectly. Seriously how did they do this. The game can be silly and/or over the top one minute and then have no problem being more serious the next. It also can be genuinely creepy at times. Or surreal or bleak. It definitely delivers on the body horror and gore too.

    The game looks and sounds top notch as well. It was one of the best looking games available when it came out. The art direction is fantastic. The village is cold, bleak, isolated and hostile with something gruesome around every turn. The castle is surreal, sinister and uncomfortable. It's so opulent and ornate but something is very off about it and there are traps everywhere. It kind of reminds me of the mansion from the RE 1 remake. The Island is grimy, dirty and industrial and does have some great creepy sections but it's visually more generic and forgettable unfortunately. They nailed the character and enemy designs too. The voice acting is exactly what was needed. The enemies sound harsh and scary. The guns hit hard and all the gross noises are spot on. The soundtrack is superb and so are the ambient sounds.

    However no game is perfect and Resident Evil 4 is no exception. The worst thing about this game is that it wasn't survival horror and it put an end to Resident Evil being a survival horror franchise as they went down the action-horror path from here on wards. The puzzles are also not the best but I guess really good puzzles would have bogged down this games action focus and pace. The Island is also not as good as the first two locations. I think this is mostly due to the first two areas setting such a high bar, the industrial setting feeling more generic and maybe being a little too action heavy at times. Looking back at the game now I think it did overuse the quick time events as well. As cool and well done as they are it gets a bit much, especially when your on like the 20th play through.

    If you have never played it before do yourself a favour and play it now. I highly, highly recommend Resident Evil 4. I still remember buying my collector's edition just after launch, which is still on my shelf, and playing it all day. Then I bought the Wii version and played it to death again. Then the PS3 and then the PS4. I think I am going to be playing this once every five years or so until I die. Some people try to dismiss this game's high praise with statements like "It's just nostalgia" or "You just think old good, new bad." But they are wrong Resident Evil 4 really is just that good. This is what lightning in a bottle looks like. I just wish they put more love into this port.    … Expand
  17. Muttanofc
    Apr 12, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente o pilar de Resident Evil.
    Revolucionário e tem toda uma ligação com a infância!!
  18. IamNader
    May 9, 2023
    8
    The game on PS4 with improved textures quality is really good, it takes me back to 2005 - 8/10
  19. mahdi_sj785
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Resident Evil 4 (2005)
    The masterpiece of the game industry in all history.
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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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