Resident Evil 4

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 225 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 21 out of 225
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  1. DukeJon
    May 28, 2019
    7
    The bad:

    - very expensive for a game that originally came out in 2005. Honestly, this game is half the price on other platforms - no gyro controls. They work great on resident evil revelations 2. Why not here? - no extras. Ada' side missions, mercenaries, etc. - In terms of graphics, audio and fx, this game is looking its age The good: - It's one of the best games ever made -    The bad:

    - very expensive for a game that originally came out in 2005. Honestly, this game is half the price on other platforms
    - no gyro controls. They work great on resident evil revelations 2. Why not here?
    - no extras. Ada' side missions, mercenaries, etc.
    - In terms of graphics, audio and fx, this game is looking its age

    The good:

    - It's one of the best games ever made
    - good performance docked and handheld
    - You can play it on the toilet    … Expand
  2. PPaul27
    May 21, 2019
    7
    Great port and very stable 60fps in all modes (docked and handheld) ..but huge disappointment for the price (+10€) and no gyroscope support..
  3. Dmxdxl
    May 21, 2019
    10
    This game is a classic in every sense of the word, I have beaten it on GC, WiiU, WII, PC, PS2, PS3, PS4, XBOX 360, and now it's hitting Switch and if you have never played this game you owe it to yourself (especially if you are a Resident Evil fan), to play this GEM, this very well may be the best Resident Evil game ever made, and now that Resident Evil 2 Remake is out I still stand byThis game is a classic in every sense of the word, I have beaten it on GC, WiiU, WII, PC, PS2, PS3, PS4, XBOX 360, and now it's hitting Switch and if you have never played this game you owe it to yourself (especially if you are a Resident Evil fan), to play this GEM, this very well may be the best Resident Evil game ever made, and now that Resident Evil 2 Remake is out I still stand by that assessment...As good as a game can GET, this is it....… Expand
  4. frederik1478
    May 4, 2021
    10
    The alle-time masterpiece and now on the portable.
    The gameplay is satisfying in specially because there are those amazing movies you kick them in the head and can make soup Lexus on zombies.
    Story is just a viral amount of cheese so it is entertaining . , It is a good port to the Nintendo switch and a Pro Controller makes in play amazing box frame rate dropped that the game likes to go    The alle-time masterpiece and now on the portable.
    The gameplay is satisfying in specially because there are those amazing movies you kick them in the head and can make soup Lexus on zombies.
    Story is just a viral amount of cheese so it is entertaining .
    , It is a good port to the Nintendo switch and a Pro Controller makes in play amazing box frame rate dropped that the game likes to go from 60 to 40 to 60 again but it is mostly in portable mode In docked mode it is mostly solid.
    , The only bad part is that there's only one worth it and Evil 4 and when you have played it once you can never let it go you will become a person who will played once a year    … Expand
  5. MonkeyDSnoopy
    Jun 28, 2019
    8
    Excelente juego, creo que con esto ya esta en practicamente todas las plataformas!... Sin embargo, creo que Capcom se ha excedido con los precios esta vez... Si lo encuentras en oferta, compralo! te va a encantar!
  6. Pete112
    Feb 7, 2021
    4
    I have never played this game before so my review was not swayed by nostalgia.

    Compared to modern games, this controls terribly. You can't move and shoot at the same time, the movement is like you are stuck in mud and there is no gyro aiming.

    The save points are few and far between and you have to keep going into the menu for health items.
  7. Vigoo
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bom, mas não acho que deveria fazer parte da saga principal, seria um spin-off ou o jogo seria perfeitamente ótimo, mas por confusão de roteiro e cronologia de creio que não seria a nota máxima, mas o jogo é muito bom.
  8. Sharpshooter188
    May 23, 2019
    6
    Still a great game. But honestly.... provides nothing new. The game been released countless times and you just aren't missing anything if you don't get this copy. Priced way too high, nothing new added. Pass on it until an extreme sale comes up. You'll basically just be paying for the convenience of the game. That's it.
  9. Zenek73
    May 25, 2019
    6
    Very good game. But very bad port - no gyro aiming, weak performance. Waiting for patch(es)!
  10. namelesscrow
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Nice port, awsome game. It's really comfortable to play, the game itself is a masterpiece
  11. peroquelepongo
    May 30, 2019
    2
    The game is the best Resident Evil like 10 years ago, the bad thing is the control slow and not giroscope, it´s much better wii version.
  12. Joes
    May 21, 2019
    10
    Juego asombroso en todo el sentido de la palabra mi 2 únicas quejas no hay sensores de movimiento y el precio es caro
  13. HeyitsMauri
    May 25, 2019
    10
    Stable at 60fps dock and undocked, stop complaining about the price that has nothing to do with your review, don't like the price, don't buy it and piss off, the price has nothing to do with how you should rate this port.
  14. rosnk30
    May 3, 2021
    8
    It fits great in the switch system! The first time that Ive played RE4 was in 2005 at PS2 system and now I played in Nintendo Switch. Great version with nice graphics and performance (docked or handheld).
    This game is a great Resident Evil with newest way to play (if compared with RE first Trilogy) with a lot of horror and nice action.....
  15. weskergamer
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    I played this game first in Play 2, and then in Wii and now just played in Switch and i can't stop thinking what a masterpiece this game is after 15 years. I bought it at $20 so i didn't care a lot for the price
  16. A_coat
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Awesome. Runs and looks beautifully. It is RE4 handheld, what else is there to say? I don't personally care about gyro controls so that element being missing does not deter me from a perfect score for a perfect port.
  17. B0rn2_w1n
    Jul 13, 2019
    7
    Good game, just very pricey for what if offers. Also I substract a point because it’s imposible to get a physical version
  18. sixlink
    Jul 21, 2019
    6
    Fantastic game over a decade ago, graphics old and tired, game mechanics decrepit overall Cheap shot at money milking by capcom £30 for a game so old and rusty £8 and I'd give it an 8/10.
    It's a great game but it's time to leave it with nostalgia. I loved it on gamecube, and it was amazing on wii with motion control. What a shame capcom have been so lazy and blown the dust off an old copy    Fantastic game over a decade ago, graphics old and tired, game mechanics decrepit overall Cheap shot at money milking by capcom £30 for a game so old and rusty £8 and I'd give it an 8/10.
    It's a great game but it's time to leave it with nostalgia. I loved it on gamecube, and it was amazing on wii with motion control. What a shame capcom have been so lazy and blown the dust off an old copy and serving as fresh. No motion control and very little except price to distinguish it from a wii/gamecube copy. And the motion blur option, what's with that?    … Expand
  19. GabrielDaEmo
    May 22, 2019
    10
    This is a timeless classic and one of the best games on Nintendo Switch at the moment. It looks amazing in both handheld and docked play. The frame rate stays at 60 fps 99.9% of the time only dropping to 58 or 59 during heavy cut scenes or many explosions but it hardly noticeable while playing. This game has infinite replayablity and even with the high price as $30 its worth a buy if youThis is a timeless classic and one of the best games on Nintendo Switch at the moment. It looks amazing in both handheld and docked play. The frame rate stays at 60 fps 99.9% of the time only dropping to 58 or 59 during heavy cut scenes or many explosions but it hardly noticeable while playing. This game has infinite replayablity and even with the high price as $30 its worth a buy if you have played it or not on other consoles the portability in it self makes it well worth!… Expand
  20. NatersCNF
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    I think that all versions of re4 are really good, and I don't care about the price, as I already have re4 for the GameCube, and since the switch version is using the original code from the game with minor tweaks, it runs really good.
  21. jiorl
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    I finally got around to completing the game, never having played this before, and I think this game still holds up alone of the best action games ever made. While it has some minor faults due to it's old age, it still shines bright, and is a must play if you haven't owned it before.

    There is a surprising amount of diversity in the game with its environments, enemies and weapons, and the    I finally got around to completing the game, never having played this before, and I think this game still holds up alone of the best action games ever made. While it has some minor faults due to it's old age, it still shines bright, and is a must play if you haven't owned it before.

    There is a surprising amount of diversity in the game with its environments, enemies and weapons, and the length of the game was longer than I expected (I finished it in about 15hrs). Even though this is the game which changed the style in which the series was to go in (and not for the better) this game i think mixes in the old elements of the previous 3 games well, such as the atmosphere, tension and horror elements, as well as the puzzle elements. Another thing I like about the series, the puzzles are like mini breaks from all the shooting, and help give the game breaths of fresh air as you progress. The games visuals aren't half bad even in 2019. Don't get me wrong, they still have that 2004 feel to them, but it probably helps the game more, as the grungy visuals help create this dark, parasite-ridden hellhole.

    Now to the controls: I did't complain that there was no gyroscopic controls to make shooting easier. I always thought that the stiffness/clunkiness of the controls ultimately benefitted the game, as it added to the tension as you tried desperately to shoot each person moving closer and closer to you. However, I think at the very least they could have updated the controls to a more updated format (while still keeping the stiffness), as opposed to the tank controls of generations long ago, as those controls are rarely in modern games. For $30+ Aud, that should have been done. I will say though that it doesn't take away anything at all from the experience, but it would be nice if Capcom made the effort.

    The story is easy to follow: "Players control U.S. government special agent Leon S. Kennedy, who is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. president's daughter Ashley Graham, who has been kidnapped by a cult" (wikipedia). The story is a typical, run of the mill action plot, but the game keeps you engaged with its gameplay, environments and characters (such as Salazar). I will say though the dialogue hasn't aged very well at all e.g:
    Ramon Salazar: So maybe you have nine lives. But it doesn't matter now, Mr. Kennedy! I've sent my right hand to dispose of you.
    Leon S. Kennedy: Your right hand comes off?
    but as a fan of bad films it made everything even better, as I just laughed at it, and didn't take it too seriously, which improved my experience with the game. There is some story handed out in documents which you can pick up in the game which give you mainly backstory and further outline elements of the game, which was a nice touch.

    As a side note the price of this game should not be upwards of $30 AUD. It is kind of ridiculous in charging that amount for an old game. Luckily I got it on sale though. If you do get it though, you are really paying for a portable experience (as this remaster is just taken from the ps4/XBOX One versions), and I think this game is the perfect fit for that. The typewriter saving system is seamless for this style of play. I really enjoyed being able to pick up my switch, play a section of the game on the train, or even on the couch at home, and put the switch down after saving at the next typewriter. There are also a few technical kinks such as some stuttering, but for the most part it is a smooth experience.

    Resident Evil 4 is a fantastic game. Bar a few problems - problems that really tiny in comparison to the positives - this game is fun, loose and engaging, and especially due to the new dimension the switch gives it, I'm glad I gave it a go all these years later    … Expand
  22. Axxypie
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    No gyro controls. Wtf capcom. Still a great game. Addictive shooting mechanics.
  23. Magenta1991
    Nov 14, 2019
    5
    El juego es Resident Evil 4 y ya por eso vale la pena. Castigable para capcom que la versión de Switch no sea la misma que de Wii desaprovechando el uso de los controles de movimiento que ofrece la consola de Nintendo. Pudo ser la mejor versión de todas. Pero ni si quiera lo intentaron.
  24. sulaco426
    Feb 17, 2022
    2
    This was the point of the franchises downfall. resident evil 4 is the second worst game of the franchise, followed by 8.
  25. 1111me
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    I love this game! No, it's not the best game of Resident Evil but it's excellent game.
  26. omglioromg
    May 5, 2021
    10
    RE4 is a complete game with many hours of gameplay, with better graphics than the playstation version. I think it deserves a 10/10.
  27. Hyene
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece. Resident Evil 4 envelops everything a survival horror game should be; chilling atmospheres, horrific monsters, and cheesy one-liners. Capcom still has not implemented motion aiming, making the Wii edition the definitive version despite its aging graphics. It is now available physically on Nintendo Switch via the Resident Evil Triple Pack (5 and 6 come digitally). ___
    The    A masterpiece. Resident Evil 4 envelops everything a survival horror game should be; chilling atmospheres, horrific monsters, and cheesy one-liners. Capcom still has not implemented motion aiming, making the Wii edition the definitive version despite its aging graphics. It is now available physically on Nintendo Switch via the Resident Evil Triple Pack (5 and 6 come digitally). ___
    The good: - Captivating story with memorable characters
    - Bonus story mode featuring double agent Ada Wong
    - All previous bonus content is included (must beat the story mode once in any difficulty to unlock)
    - New Round mode makes it so that you can replay the story whilst keeping your weapons and upgrades from your previous playthrough - Near instantaneous loading screens
    ___ The bad:
    - Luis Sera is still unavailable to play as in Mercenaries mode despite having a full fledged character model, move set, and arsenal in the story mode. Why? - The tank controls really show their age, though some argue this is a key part of the game - QTE button prompts are unforgiving and unable to be turned off, despite this ability being added in the next installments    … Expand
  28. Danny2308
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    i have re bought this game on all my consoles it is a game you will always have fun and enjoy playing it work perfect on the switch
  29. KingAbra
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    I've played Resident Evil 4 on EVERY console, and this is the one it was meant to be played on. Still a massive technical achievement ever since its inception back in 2005.
  30. Juuppa
    Dec 14, 2020
    7
    Resident evil 4 was recommended to me by my friends saying that it's the best game ever made and because of it I was interested in playing it. After reading a few reviews that said that it's really bad on nintendo switch which was the version I was planning on playing, but since I had decided that I would give things my friends recommend a chance as a new years resolution, so I bought theResident evil 4 was recommended to me by my friends saying that it's the best game ever made and because of it I was interested in playing it. After reading a few reviews that said that it's really bad on nintendo switch which was the version I was planning on playing, but since I had decided that I would give things my friends recommend a chance as a new years resolution, so I bought the game and played it and after finishing it I have to say that I love the game. Action was fun, bosses were very interesting since all of them have weaknesses that make them way easier and finding those weaknesses was fun and hordes of enemies were blood pumping to take down. Over all the game has a few problems that every game will face since they come with age. Overall a very enjoyable play through that I would recommend to every fan of video games.… Expand
  31. ChristianSCO
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Un buen juego; el primero que jugué.
    A pesar de su modo de juego que es diferente a los anteriores «Resident Evil» no quita que sea un excelente juego.
  32. ronprimary
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    not worth it. controls are hard. and very expensive for a game that originally came out from 2005.
  33. kk_invision
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    It’s the best resident evil by far from the entire franchise due to its gameplay mechanics and scary and it’s immersive environment
  34. avid2474
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    I can't explain exactly what makes this game so, so special. It has great everything, some of the best voice acting I've ever heard, the most satisfying gameplay I've seen in years, a great story, amazing characters, good controls once you get used to them. Not nearly as scary as I thought it would be, but this isn't a horror - action game, this is an action/adventure game. Insanely goodI can't explain exactly what makes this game so, so special. It has great everything, some of the best voice acting I've ever heard, the most satisfying gameplay I've seen in years, a great story, amazing characters, good controls once you get used to them. Not nearly as scary as I thought it would be, but this isn't a horror - action game, this is an action/adventure game. Insanely good postgame for no extra cost. Good graphics even today (tbf, I'm playing the HD version).

    I still can't put my finger on what makes this game so special, but it truly is. The second best game of the 2000s imo. Collapse    … Expand
  35. PunxND
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    RE4 is the first Resident Evil game I've played and I have to say that it was a truly unforgettable, fun, and addicting experience. I specifically remember on a saturday when I was playing and then I realised that it was 6:00 PM and that I had been playing for almost 8 hours straight. But the game does have some imperfections. I found myself using the D pad for aiming almost all the timeRE4 is the first Resident Evil game I've played and I have to say that it was a truly unforgettable, fun, and addicting experience. I specifically remember on a saturday when I was playing and then I realised that it was 6:00 PM and that I had been playing for almost 8 hours straight. But the game does have some imperfections. I found myself using the D pad for aiming almost all the time since the left analog stick felt delayed and inaccurate in aiming. Other than that, RE4 switch is an almost perfect port to what may be the best horror adventure game ever made… Expand
  36. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is very bad, all the gameplay is very low quality and you dont't do good things
  37. JillSandwich642
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    masterpiecie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  38. Frad
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Tuve la oportunidad de experimentar este juego por primera vez en mi PS5 en el año 2022, pero al encontrarnos ahora en 2023, decidí adquirirlo para mi Nintendo Switch por simple curiosidad. A pesar de ello, he disfrutado enormemente de la experiencia. Sin embargo, a pesar de estar familiarizado con la política de precios de Nintendo, siento que el costo de adquisición fue ligeramenteTuve la oportunidad de experimentar este juego por primera vez en mi PS5 en el año 2022, pero al encontrarnos ahora en 2023, decidí adquirirlo para mi Nintendo Switch por simple curiosidad. A pesar de ello, he disfrutado enormemente de la experiencia. Sin embargo, a pesar de estar familiarizado con la política de precios de Nintendo, siento que el costo de adquisición fue ligeramente elevado para un juego que se originó en la plataforma GameCube. No obstante, esto es una discusión aparte.

    Como mencioné previamente, Resident Evil 4 es una creación nacida en la era del GameCube, lo que implicaba una expectativa razonable de un rendimiento excepcional en la plataforma Switch. Este pronóstico resultó certero, ya que el juego se adapta de manera impresionante a la Switch, brindando la gratificante capacidad de disfrutar de Resident Evil 4 en cualquier lugar gracias a la portabilidad del dispositivo.

    No obstante, ¿qué podría añadir que no se conozca sobre Resident Evil 4? No deseo repetir lo que ya todos sabemos, ya que este juego maestro ha sido ampliamente jugado por la mayoría de nosotros. El puerto para la Switch es sumamente satisfactorio y se presenta como una versión sólida de la experiencia original.

    Considerando el precio más elevado que se paga en la Switch por este título, hubiera sido un añadido bienvenido contar con controles mediante el sensor giroscópico, si bien no considero que esto sea un factor esencial.

    Resident Evil 4 figura indiscutiblemente como uno de los más excelentes juegos de su género que he tenido la oportunidad de jugar en mi vida. La dificultad, la narrativa, los personajes y los enemigos, todos estos elementos contribuyen a una experiencia excepcional. Se presenta como Resident Evil 4 en su formato original, tal como debe ser. En mi opinión, es un port admirable. Siempre es placentero regresar a la experiencia auténtica de Resident Evil 4. Además, considerando que se acerca el lanzamiento del Remake, estoy entusiasmado como nunca. Ya he probado la demo y puedo afirmar que promete ser una realización sobresaliente, perfilándose como uno de los mejores Remakes hasta el momento.    … Expand
  39. Alex2281488
    Jul 7, 2022
    3
    QTEs on professional difficulty are almost impossible. That’s a deal breaker for me since I only play on professional
  40. brymarkie
    Sep 20, 2022
    5
    The horrendous controls make this game unplayable. Waste of time and money.
  41. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  42. ElGameroom
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    A pesar de haber probado Resident Evil 4 hasta el cansancio en todas las consolas disponibles, jamás pensé que esta versión portátil se convirtiera en mi favorita. El juego es el mismo, no ofrece nada que no hayas visto antes, y aun así, la maravilla de poderlo jugar en cualquier parte me ha hecho disfrutarlo como la primera vez y recordar por qué Resident Evil 4 representa un hito dentroA pesar de haber probado Resident Evil 4 hasta el cansancio en todas las consolas disponibles, jamás pensé que esta versión portátil se convirtiera en mi favorita. El juego es el mismo, no ofrece nada que no hayas visto antes, y aun así, la maravilla de poderlo jugar en cualquier parte me ha hecho disfrutarlo como la primera vez y recordar por qué Resident Evil 4 representa un hito dentro de la industria y un estándar de calidad para cualquier videojuego del género después de él.… Expand
  43. Rafael-mpa
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Minha primeira experiência com a franquia resident evil, foi incrível, os gráficos são bons, não envelheceram mal, tem boas cutscenes, personagens marcantes, armas diversificadas, ótimos chefes, muito memoráveis inclusive, del lago, el gigante, Salazar, Sadler, verdugo, e diversos outros, tem uma taxa de quadros estáveis, ótimos gráficos, os controles são estranhos, mas com o tempo você seMinha primeira experiência com a franquia resident evil, foi incrível, os gráficos são bons, não envelheceram mal, tem boas cutscenes, personagens marcantes, armas diversificadas, ótimos chefes, muito memoráveis inclusive, del lago, el gigante, Salazar, Sadler, verdugo, e diversos outros, tem uma taxa de quadros estáveis, ótimos gráficos, os controles são estranhos, mas com o tempo você se acostuma, história, simples, porem interessante, empolgante e consegue fazer seu papel, consigo enxergar porque falam tão bem do jogo, é inegavelmente um jogo 10/10, revolucionário, e com certeza vale cada centavo, recomendo pra todos, é uma experiência que deve ser vivida pro todos!!!… Expand
  44. Abelardo14
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Un clásico, seguramente uno de los juegos mas influyentes de la historia, no es un "TIENES QUE TENER" de la switch puesto que hoy por hoy existen mejores experiencias en la consola. Sin embargo este juego nunca envejecerá siempre te hará sentir abrumado, y a pesar de ser de acción tiene matices de terror. En lo personal es algo que juego cada cierto tiempo sobre todo en época de noche deUn clásico, seguramente uno de los juegos mas influyentes de la historia, no es un "TIENES QUE TENER" de la switch puesto que hoy por hoy existen mejores experiencias en la consola. Sin embargo este juego nunca envejecerá siempre te hará sentir abrumado, y a pesar de ser de acción tiene matices de terror. En lo personal es algo que juego cada cierto tiempo sobre todo en época de noche de brujas, y nunca decepciona. Es increíble.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#38 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#20 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 21, 2020
    70
    Resident Evil 4 is entertaining throughout - this review has focussed on negative missteps that have been taken while concocting the Nintendo Switch version. It is more expensive than PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, with no actual differences between them. However, it is undeniable that it is a standout title despite these somewhat ageing issues. To help compensate for this, it does run at a stable 60 frame-rate, and of course, is now fully portable. It may not be the definitive version of Resident Evil 4, but it is still a fun one nonetheless.
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  2. Switch Player
    Sep 5, 2019
    100
    It may offer nothing new from past ports, but even in its creaky age, Resident Evil 4 remains a stone-cold classic. From its terrifyingly opening to the final getaway, it’s a hell of a ride that most AAA single-player campaigns only wish they could be.
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  3. Nintendojo
    Jul 31, 2019
    91
    A wonderfully cheesy narrative, brilliant level and character design, stunning art direction, and some of the best shooting mechanics ever made all coalesce into a legend of the video game industry. Resident Evil 4 HD absolutely needs to be in everyone’s Switch library.
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