Resident Evil 4

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  • Summary: Six years after the destruction of Raccoon City, Leon Kennedy, now an agent with the US Secret Service, is sent on a rescue mission in Europe. His target is Ashley Graham, the president's daughter. Leon locates a man in a remote house in the mountains and inquires about Ashley's whereabouts,Six years after the destruction of Raccoon City, Leon Kennedy, now an agent with the US Secret Service, is sent on a rescue mission in Europe. His target is Ashley Graham, the president's daughter. Leon locates a man in a remote house in the mountains and inquires about Ashley's whereabouts, but receives no answer. Suddenly, the man turns and attempts to strike Leon! Visions of the horror of Raccoon City flood Leon's mind as he realizes his nightmare has not yet ended.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Game Revolution
    May 21, 2019
    90
    No matter if it is your first time dealing with the plagas or you know RE4‘s map like the back of your hand, this is a worthwhile version that should be replayed. Even in 2019, this is still Capcom’s crowning achievement and a master class in game design.
  4. We Got This Covered
    May 21, 2019
    80
    Resident Evil 4 is still as timeless as ever, but due to its high price-point on Switch, we suggest waiting for a sale before pulling the trigger on this one.
  5. Vandal
    May 26, 2019
    78
    Resident Evil 4 is one of the best and most influential games ever made, but this version feels a little bit lazy. Capcom could’ve improved the performance or include new controls to make the most of the hardware, but it hasn’t. This won’t prevent you from enjoying the game, of course, but such a masterpiece deserved better.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 24, 2019
    75
    Resident Evil 4 is still a legend in its own way, but these regular new versions never bring anything new to the table. Even worse, this Switch is showing how old is the the game, on a technical standpoint.
  7. SpazioGames
    May 23, 2019
    65
    Resident Evil 4 on Nintendo Switch is always a masterpiece, and still the same port we have seen on every other platform.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 43
  3. Negative: 6 out of 43
  1. 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 mostI 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
  2. 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,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 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
  4. 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 SwitchThis 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
  5. 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. IRE4 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
  6. 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 losExcelente 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!… Expand
  7. 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
  8. ronprimary
    Jan 6, 2021
    0
    not worth it. controls are hard. and very expensive for a game that originally came out from 2005.

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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