Resident Evil 4 (2005)

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8.6

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  1. 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 :(
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. peace0ut023
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    this is my favorite resident evil and i give it a 9/10 because nostalgic and **** but back then it would be 10/10 because it was good in its time but playing this and the controls u can tell its old lol but i still give it 9 or 10 :D
  11. 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!!
  12. akus_1985
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    After completing this game a couple of times 12 years ago when it was initially released on the Gamecube, I decided it was time for a fresh play through on an updated port. And I'm happy to say it's every bit as good, if not better than I remembered. I think I actually like it more now than I did when it was initially released. There's a reason it's been re-released on pretty much everyAfter completing this game a couple of times 12 years ago when it was initially released on the Gamecube, I decided it was time for a fresh play through on an updated port. And I'm happy to say it's every bit as good, if not better than I remembered. I think I actually like it more now than I did when it was initially released. There's a reason it's been re-released on pretty much every console since its creation, and that's because it's an absolute masterpiece that revolutionized video games, specifically third-person shooters. I'll admit, it's not usually scary per say, but it's almost always eerie, and there is a persisting sense of danger outside of the save areas. The atmosphere is constantly dreary, and the game never keeps you in one location too long with needlessly complicated puzzles and backtracking that were prominent in the prior titles in the series. You're always moving from one awesomely designed location to another with varying enemies, which help keep things fresh on your very long, but enjoyable journey. Just when you think you've learned a certain enemy's pattern and begin to feel comfortable, the game throws a new foe at you that attacks you in a completely new way. The game is challenging without being outright frustrating, and the difficulty perfectly inclines as you progress. Mechanically, Resident Evil 4 moves at a slow, methodical pace. But that's part of its charm. Aiming is rather slow, you can't strafe, and the inventory must be opened to change your weapon. But I don't mind any of that at all. It's certainly the most dated part of the game, but it surprisingly works in Resident Evil 4's favor, On a technical level, the game was the pinnacle of it's time. Graphically, it was unmatched on consoles, and the sound and music was, and still is top notch. Although there are a lot of muddy textures, overall the game looks great on the PS4, considering nothing has been touched up, just ported to hi-def. The story, in classic Resident Evil fashion, has a thick narrative, punctuated with many twists and turns. But I find it less convoluted than most of the other entries in the franchise. Even after 12 years, there were some climactic, and iconic moments I hadn't forgotten that are still as amazing today as they were on the Gamecube. Resident Evil 4 has, and will forever stand the test of time. This is truly one of the best slices of gaming that has, and will ever exist. Resident Evil 4 is one of the few absolute must-have titles for anyone who considers themselves a gamer.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. chaoz28
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    Ahh nostalgia at it's best! Played this 10 years ago and now that it's been remastered on the current gen console I said to myself that I need to feel that "intense and satisfying gaming experience" again! And it's cheap too! Even after 10 years the game doesn't look that old. The game play is still solid, the graphics has been improved and of course, Leon is still a badass!
  16. hagato
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    This game is perfect I doubt any game in the genre be survival horror or action will ever top, only negative about the port is the seperate ways cutscene look like mud they really need to fix that
  17. frederik1478
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    My favourite behind the Shoulder action game of all time .
    This game makes interesting rooms all the time with enemy enemy placement and it's just fun the game is never tinnitus because it never does the same thing it always finds a new spin to have in the next room. You're in it's just so good.
    The story is fun in the best way, it's just so fun to hear people talk to each other because    My favourite behind the Shoulder action game of all time .
    This game makes interesting rooms all the time with enemy enemy placement and it's just fun the game is never tinnitus because it never does the same thing it always finds a new spin to have in the next room. You're in it's just so good.

    The story is fun in the best way, it's just so fun to hear people talk to each other because there is a good feeling of fun about it.

    The game still looks good today. The character models are still looking great today and the weapon models are extremely good designs.

    Basic this is one of my favourite games of all time and I will recommend it as much as I can breathe.    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. avaeragegamer31
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    Wow! Simply a masterpiece! If you have never played this game the controls will take some getting used to because there is a standard of what modern day console gamers have come to expect. This game does not play like every other game with basically FPS controls. Once you get past that you'll be asking yourself why you didn't play this sooner. If you have played this game then you will beWow! Simply a masterpiece! If you have never played this game the controls will take some getting used to because there is a standard of what modern day console gamers have come to expect. This game does not play like every other game with basically FPS controls. Once you get past that you'll be asking yourself why you didn't play this sooner. If you have played this game then you will be pleasantly surprised at how freaking awesome it looks on the PS4. Oh and did I mention the best part? You can remote play this game on your Vita! We finally have RE4 on a handheld! ...well sort of...… Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. deathman
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Muy buen juego y muy divertido uno de los mejores resident evil tiene una buena historia larga duración y buena dificultad y jugabilidad
  24. nnevill
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I don't know how but the PS2 game in 2021 still much better than almost all new games. The plot, gameplay and atmosphere are awesome. Of course graphics is not that good but it's not the main aspect of the game.

    After beating it I'm afraid of Spanish language :)
    ¡Cógelo! ¡Cógelo! ¡Cógelo!
  25. Omidv28
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    There was a little dragon: near the end but overall one of the most satisfying games I've ever played. The shooting system is a bit hard to get into but after the first chapter you become comfortable enough to have fun even headshotting enemies effectively. Cutscenes and QTEs were fun and the shooting range was very entertaining. But I think my favorite thing was the lovely characters,There was a little dragon: near the end but overall one of the most satisfying games I've ever played. The shooting system is a bit hard to get into but after the first chapter you become comfortable enough to have fun even headshotting enemies effectively. Cutscenes and QTEs were fun and the shooting range was very entertaining. But I think my favorite thing was the lovely characters, Leon, Ada, Ashely, Hunnigan and even the Merchant:)… Expand
  26. Ruzaky
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpice from 2005. Playing this game every 1-2 year since 2006 or 2007 when it was ported to pc. Not getting old or boring at any point. All the time is very excited to come back to re4 :) Only bad thing about it on Ps4 = No platinum trophy :(
  27. Bilcassonato
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da série Resident Evil. A mudança de camera fixa para acima do ombro foi uma mudança bem vinda, e com ela mais ação foi adicionada ao gameplay, mas com a quantidade de inimigos na tela, e o fato de não andar enquanto mira, a tensão sempre está alta, deixando o tiroteio um pouco mais estratégico. O clima de terror já não é mais o forte, mas o jogo permanece tenso doUm dos melhores jogos da série Resident Evil. A mudança de camera fixa para acima do ombro foi uma mudança bem vinda, e com ela mais ação foi adicionada ao gameplay, mas com a quantidade de inimigos na tela, e o fato de não andar enquanto mira, a tensão sempre está alta, deixando o tiroteio um pouco mais estratégico. O clima de terror já não é mais o forte, mas o jogo permanece tenso do inicio ao fim. O port de PS4 é um ótimo port, mas infelizmente a quantidade de troféus deixa a desejar, se tratando de um AAA. Ainda assim, um ótimo jogo. Muito indicado.… Expand
  28. Medium18
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best resident evil games for its time and the controls have aged very well. It is very easy to pick up and play. Even on older systems like PS3 and Xbox 360. I would recommend it over and over again to every one interesting in learning about how Leon defeated evil this time.
  29. Mehrab4K
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Resident evil 4 really need 4k patch for ps4 pro , ps5 and xbox one x and xbox Series X|S please capcom .
  30. 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
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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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