Resident Evil 4

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4763 Ratings

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  1. OnyxS
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    El juego mejora por completo todos los aspectos básicos del juego y complementa cosas secundarias, también expande el lore y le da más seriedad a la historia.
  2. Young_Fawn
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    The Perfect Remake of an Already Perfect Game

    Resident Evil 4 (2005) has been my favourite game ever since I was a child. I'd play it to completion at least once a year, usually around Christmas time, as that's when i first had it bought for me, and I've always enjoyed my playthrough. When Resident Evil 4 (Remake) was announced, I was both excited and anxious. My reasons for being    The Perfect Remake of an Already Perfect Game

    Resident Evil 4 (2005) has been my favourite game ever since I was a child. I'd play it to completion at least once a year, usually around Christmas time, as that's when i first had it bought for me, and I've always enjoyed my playthrough.

    When Resident Evil 4 (Remake) was announced, I was both excited and anxious. My reasons for being excited are obvious but my reasons for being anxious are simply due to the quality of the Resident Evil 3 remake, which was very underwhelming. Oh, how wrong I was.

    In actual review terms and not just me mindlessly complimenting the game, I'd like to go over a few things.

    The gameplay is rather similar to RE2, RE3 and RE7 (With Shadow of Rose 3rd person mode DLC). It's a third person over the shoulder action shooter survival horror game. Throughout the game you'll be exploring different settings whilst managing your inventory and currency and gunning down any enemy hostiles that get in your way.
    There are plenty of puzzles sprinkled around the place and what I found to be great, but different from the original, are the little Merchant Side Quests you get along the way.
    Everyone always jokes about how they hate "Escort Quests" in games, despite Resident Evil 4 being one giant escort quest, although it doesn't feel like one.
    The shooting is solid for what it is, recoil and precision aiming are pretty realistic, you'll find yourself needing to re-align your shots quite frequently. Most of the time, holding down aim and just shooting wildly will simply not work.

    Story. Effectively, the Presidents Daughter has been kidnapped and you, Leon Scott Kennedy, the protagonist, have been sent to a rural village in Europe (Specifically Spain) to find her. Naturally you begin to realise that things have gotten very out of control as you traverse through the region in different settings in order to complete your mission whilst dealing with some demons of the past along the way. That's all I'd like to say on the story as to not spoil anything.

    The game looks utterly gorgeous. For me the best part of the game was being in areas in which I knew -exactly- where I was in the original and how they've managed to really bring the game into modernity. It looks amazing and I'd always get so excited walking into an area like. "Oh my god, I know exactly where I am!" But seeing it in high resolution in 60fps, it's genuinely a real feel good moment.

    What I will say is, this version of Resident Evil 4 is a bit more serious that the original. The original's dialogue is definitely a product of its time. It's a bit campy, a bit goofy at times but that was all part of the charm. Resident Evil 4 (Remake) is a lot more serious, however I'd probably say that's better. It fits the tone of the world and game better. The game is harder than the original which is a blessing and as such it should be taken a bit more seriously.
    However! Some of the more iconic lines from the original Resident Evil 4 (2005) are sprinkled through the game. If you played the original like I did, you'll 100% be smiling when you hear them, those little call backs make the game so worthwhile.

    I'd like to just briefly talk about Ashley, specifically in comparison to how she is in the original. Ashley Graham, in the Remake, is 10x more likeable than in the original. The developers must have known this. She doesn't feel as completely useless like in the original. Her dialogue is sharper, she feels a lot more like a real young woman put into a dire situation. She doesn't come across as the "Spoiled President Daughter" type, instead she feels like a real girl. Unlike the original, having Ashley with me didn't feel like a problem and I love the constant back and forth between her and Leon. So I'm glad they changed her personality and her role a little in the game.

    Overall, Resident Evil 4 Remake, for me, is a phenomenal game. Even the last section of the game which I tended to dislike in the original is just so much better. I still think Resident Evil 4 (2005) is a solid game, even by today's standards and is worth playing, but if you have to pick one or the other, pick this one.

    10/10; I'll now be playing this version once every year at Christmas. Thank you, Capcom, for remaking my favourite game of all time and turning it into a total masterpiece.    … Expand
  3. ryesku
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Absolutely love this game. You can just tell how much love Capcom put into it and they stayed true to the original in so many ways. A lot of things did change, especially the castle, but they were all risks I really think paid off. They still gave Leon some funny lines, and many of them that weren't included they still referenced in the challenge names. The game was still very action-basedAbsolutely love this game. You can just tell how much love Capcom put into it and they stayed true to the original in so many ways. A lot of things did change, especially the castle, but they were all risks I really think paid off. They still gave Leon some funny lines, and many of them that weren't included they still referenced in the challenge names. The game was still very action-based like the original, yet had a more serious tone and some parts seemed a little scarier like RE's survival horror roots. I will definitely be replaying this game!!… Expand
  4. Nicolaspds
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Resident Evil 4 Remake é PERFEITO, um dos melhores jogos da franquia e muito melhor que o jogo de 2005
  5. FeoGamer
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Jugablemente una obra maestra
    Gráfica y sonoramente muy bueno
    Una duración aceptable y rejugable
    La historia no está del todo mal pero es quizá la parte más floja.
  6. DrgnmastrAlex
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Not the OG RE4, but for a remake it's among the best. Played the hell out of this game. XD
  7. Snowcold97
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    So im not sure whats going on in these comments but the remake is amazing. Go check out YouTube for the real reviews of the game. 10/10
  8. Luckgamerbr
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, a versão de Playstation 5 está ótima. Foram fiel em muitos detalhes do original e fico muito feliz por isso. Porém a versão de Playstation 4 deixou a desejar muito !
  9. Badgarlir
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I think it's a great remake. Most of the parts that I didn't like in the original were corrected and a unity was provided in the story. The graphics, mechanics and gameplay are perfect. Expecting loyalty to the original is an unnecessary admiration, let's be open to innovations. Let's face it, capcom has done a great remake. I'm excited for the remake of the 5th game.
  10. JokeSociety
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    A faithful remaster. Better than the original in every way.

    It nice to be back in the world of RE4 again!
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Universal acclaim - based on 126 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 126
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  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Jul 31, 2024
    90
    The story of the game is a mediocre story, the gameplay is very enjoyable and attractive, in terms of visuals, it is equal to Cross Gen 2023 games and has a stunning visual, the main boss fights are very similar to each other. The sound design of the game is wonderful, the enemies have a good variety and only one new type of enemy has been added to the remake compared to the original version.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    100
    Overall it holds together very well, and even though I played the whole game in two days with minimal sleep, I didn't even think about taking a break for a while. [Issue#327]
  3. Trusted Reviews
    Jun 30, 2023
    100
    Resident Evil 4 Remake not only does right by its original source of inspiration, but it also sets a high bar for what modern day remakes can be. All components of the story have been finetuned into a more well-thought out package, and that’s before mentioning the game’s full use of today’s graphical prowess to deliver a more terrifying interpretation of rural Spain. The core gameplay also retains what made it so great back in the day, but with modern amenities such as a parrying system, quick-select for weapons and the ability to run. And despite the new improvements, the increased aggressiveness of the enemies ensures that the game never feels like a cakewalk. I don’t know who still needs to be convinced at this point, but Resident Evil 4 is a masterpiece that I cannot recommend enough.
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