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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  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
    Top 1
    GOAT
    THE BEST
    اعظم لعبه في مجره درب التبانه
    والريميك متفائل راح يكون نفس العظمه
    كل شي باللعبه بيرفكت الا القصه اخخخخ
  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. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    1
    resident evil xbox only

    cons
    - this game deserves to be removed a thousand times over
    - horrible graphics
    - horrible players
    - horrible gameplay
    - horrible zombie mode which is the whole game
    - even resident evil three was better
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. bryan016
    Oct 16, 2016
    0
    This game was great over 10 years ago but now why is it even being released? It is quite clear that capcom is just releasing this game for a quick cash grab since they are doing it to 5 and 6 as well. This is just pathetic, the graphics are worse in this game than they are in Resident Evil Remake and zero. The story is awful and this is the start of the series taking a whole new turn whichThis game was great over 10 years ago but now why is it even being released? It is quite clear that capcom is just releasing this game for a quick cash grab since they are doing it to 5 and 6 as well. This is just pathetic, the graphics are worse in this game than they are in Resident Evil Remake and zero. The story is awful and this is the start of the series taking a whole new turn which it's still stuck in.
    Its your money but you couldn't give me this game for free, I wouldn't waste my time playing this nonsense, its pretty clear to me that people that like this game must be completely bored with the lack of choices of "next generation" games that are out now and allowing companies like capcom to sell them them washed up crap that was garbage to begin with. But hey, slap a remastered on anything this days and make a couple of million, but don't expect me to buy into it. Have fun playing nonsense.    … Expand
  27. Muze92
    Jan 11, 2017
    1
    One major flaw, NO PLATINUM TROPHY!! a simple copy paste job of the trophy list by Capcom from the PS3 version of the game.. beaten the games countless times already on PS2, please give us trophy hunters something rewarding!
    Sorry, Capcom says "f*ck you" in your face! A sh*t company who doesn't even bother to listen to fans..
    Glad that your Umbrella Corps was sh*t! hahahaha~
  28. Faxthtax
    Apr 17, 2022
    3
    This game has dated badly.. Nothing RE or Zombie about it either.
    Awful controlls, grapics and gameplay..
    A game that deserves to be remained in the past.
  29. 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.
  30. MasterKratos
    Jun 19, 2022
    1
    Poor version of game, copy and paste but with frame problems. Glitchs... Just poor.
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »