Resident Evil 4

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 175 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 143 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 175
  3. Negative: 19 out of 175
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  1. AlexPilgrim
    Jul 15, 2017
    8
    The Xbox One HD port of "Resident Evil 4" runs at 1080p and 60 FPS. Originally released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube, RE 4 is a true masterpiece, but feels a bit dated in 2016. This version is based off the PlayStation 2 model which included the Ada Wong missions as well as additional weapons and costumes. Unfortunately, it isn't a definitive edition by any means. Despite the power ofThe Xbox One HD port of "Resident Evil 4" runs at 1080p and 60 FPS. Originally released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube, RE 4 is a true masterpiece, but feels a bit dated in 2016. This version is based off the PlayStation 2 model which included the Ada Wong missions as well as additional weapons and costumes. Unfortunately, it isn't a definitive edition by any means. Despite the power of current-gen consoles, nothing has been substantially improved. RE 4 for the XB1 is just a very bare bones package that features slightly upscaled graphics. Even the achievements are nothing new. They are the same ones found in the Xbox 360 port.

    The lack of new options or improvements in this re-release is proof that Capcom didn't want to celebrate this masterpiece. It was more of a promotional thing; a primer for "Resident Evil VII". This release is really for those who've never played RE4 before. So if you're a die-hard fan of the game, you may think twice before buying it despite the $20 price tag. I personally think "Resident Evil 4" deserved a true remastering. Nevertheless, the game is a classic and it's still great regardless of age. Overall, I'd rate the Xbox One edition with an 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  2. ImBatmanEEEE
    Aug 30, 2016
    9
    Easily my favorite game of all time, and it still holds up.
    Amazing and highly replayable gameplay through three different and fun areas.
    The game is very tense and creepy at times with comic relief spaced nicely.
    If you have not tried this yet I highly recommend buying it now.
    Did not give it a 10 because not a huge graphical/technical enhancement.
  3. ElSeano89
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    A game that ranks in my top 15-20 games ever, Resident Evil 4 is as fun and addictive to play now as it was over 14 years ago. The HD remaster for current gen consoles is beautifully done, bringing the visuals forward a long way. The rest of the game is untouched and there is good reason for that; it is one of the best games ever made.

    RE4 changed the RE series and the shooter genre in    A game that ranks in my top 15-20 games ever, Resident Evil 4 is as fun and addictive to play now as it was over 14 years ago. The HD remaster for current gen consoles is beautifully done, bringing the visuals forward a long way. The rest of the game is untouched and there is good reason for that; it is one of the best games ever made.

    RE4 changed the RE series and the shooter genre in a number of ways. It was a stark departure from the games previous entries. The shooting system was an entirely new, over the shoulder stop and shoot affair that required a steady nerve and strategic thinking. The tone of the game couldn't be more different. Whilst before they had tried for gritty horror, RE4 is almost a campy B-Movie that is half action and half thriller.

    But the survival action factor is still there, ammo isn't plentiful and enemies are. Healing items are sparse and on the first play through there is genuine tension in moments where you're outnumbered and running low on ammo. They actually start the game with one such situation, the now iconic outnumbered in the village scenario where wave after waves of "ganados" attack you incessantly.

    There are some genuinely tense moments even when you've played it a million times as I have. That speaks to the quality of the design, the quality of the gameplay and how well thought out everything is. The world is glorious and the detail for its time is astounding nearing Metal Gear levels of small detail. It all helps suck you into a world that is simultaneously ludicrous and enrapturing.

    Ludicrous because the story is just so. They just seemed to say "screw it" with this one and threw whatever at the wall and called it a story. There are hulking one eyed Spanish bad dudes, a midget dressed as a fancy version of Napoleon who lives in a castle that defies any form of engineering logic. This castle contains, but is not limited to, rooms filled with lava, rooms filled with water, a gigantic velvet lined transport trolley and a 60 foot statue that can inexplicably chase after Leon. The game is nuts but its part of its charm. It doesn't take itself fully seriously, I won't say that it is tongue in cheek because it isn't but it certainly seems to get that the story they are trying to tell is unbelievable. The fact they didn't care is part of what makes it great and refreshing. The premise behind RE as a whole is nuts so why not crank it up to 11? Why not push the boundaries of what makes sense in the name of entertainment?

    And the entertainment is huge. Despite all the characters being very one dimensional and not well written they entertain you as much the 20th time as they do the 1st. Leon and Ashley, the games protagonists have basically zero back story provided. They give you a little "RE Refresher Course" cutscene at the beginning and then it's just off to the races. Ashley for example has basically zero character exposition. She's the presidents daughter that you have to save but they never really tell you anything else she just runs around after you screaming for help occasionally. She adds tension in that its game over if she dies (with a small health pool this is a genuine threat) or if she is carried away. She is basically a game play mechanic with a voice actor included.

    But this leads me to my next point and my favorite thing about RE4 is that they do the "end game" better than nearly any game I've ever played. They give you this wonderful path to follow after you finish the game for the first time. Finishing unlocks "Separate Ways" a fun, short set of 5 side missions showing how another main character "Ada" was experiencing the games events alongside Leon. It's clever and well thought out and takes maybe 3 hours to finish. Finishing that unlocks "Special Outfit 2" which is genius. Leon gets a dapper 20's gangster suit but Ashley gets a suit of armor which makes her invincible and when enemies try to carry her away they collapse from the weight. So basically the major source of tension is turned into a hilariously gratifying game play function. It makes the "new game+" run after your first time so much fun. You're maxed out and have great weapons that tear through 3/4 of the games enemies like a knife through butter so you just roam around massacring everything that gave you a hard time that first play through where you were scared, tense and had no ammo/health. Then you unlock the coup de grace and one of the finest video game weapons ever; "Chicago Typewriter". A Tommy Gun with unlimited ammo that does the same damage as a maxed shotgun but fires faster than anything else in game. This quickly makes anything in the game no challenge at all but its so satisfying to cut everything down that gave you a tough time originally.

    There isn't enough room to say all that makes this game brilliant. It's the perfect mesh of great game play and stellar game play design. It is addictive now as it was then.

    It is a timeless action game with a HD rebrush    … Expand
  4. BrushedRed
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    I'd be lying if I said this game held up well. It has not. It was made before dual analog sticks so being unable to move while aiming makes this game feel extremely dated. The screen ratio which cannot be fixed makes this game feel horribly cropped and some cut scenes are just kinda blurry. It's as if you took a screenshot, passed it on, screenshot that, passed it on and screenshot yetI'd be lying if I said this game held up well. It has not. It was made before dual analog sticks so being unable to move while aiming makes this game feel extremely dated. The screen ratio which cannot be fixed makes this game feel horribly cropped and some cut scenes are just kinda blurry. It's as if you took a screenshot, passed it on, screenshot that, passed it on and screenshot yet again and then zoomed in a bit. Sometimes it can be fuzzy. But however, it is not always that way. The graphics can be very nice in the environmental textures and with your characters. Though it's really not much different than the HD remaster on 360. In fact, it's probably the same thing (but I didn't get that remaster. The last time I played was the Wii Edition, so that's why I purchased this remaster).

    But in the grand scheme of things, yeah it's not the most perfect port and it's not the most beautiful game now, but at the time this game was. And it will always be a classic, hence why I will not rate it below a 10. The experience we got when it first came to GameCube was something else. It's something you wish you could get amnesia about just so you can replay it again without knowing you'd already been through it. Older resident evils were more like a scavenge puzzle type game, and surely this one has its share of puzzles but it still feels almost like a Zelda-type game that met Resident Evil. It's definitely the strongest of the series, though it's so cliche to make that statement.

    Bottom line: if you haven't purchased this since the Wii edition or before and want another run through, or maybe you've never experienced this masterpiece before, it's impossible to not recommend. And it's cheap!    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. peace0ut023
    Dec 2, 2016
    9
    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
  7. TheFreeman148
    Dec 10, 2016
    8
    When this game first released on the GameCube way back when it first dropped as an exclusive, I considered it to be one of the best games I have ever gotten my hands on because it really was as close to perfect as a game could have gotten for me. It was the reason I bought a GameCube!!! SInce then I must have replayed it and beaten it 1000 times on a few different platforms (PC, XboxWhen this game first released on the GameCube way back when it first dropped as an exclusive, I considered it to be one of the best games I have ever gotten my hands on because it really was as close to perfect as a game could have gotten for me. It was the reason I bought a GameCube!!! SInce then I must have replayed it and beaten it 1000 times on a few different platforms (PC, Xbox 360, PS2) but the game definitely shows its age on the newer console. Does this mean its a bad game now? ABSOLUTELY NOT!! But I could only recommend this to someone who hasn't had the pleasure of playing it before. There is nothing added on that would be worth the purchase for someone who has played the game many times before. Enjoy it if you haven't played it, Buy it if you wanna revisit it… Expand
  8. nero429
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    This is one of my most favorite games of all time. But Capcom should've made the bosses a little bit harder on professional. After all the years the graphics are getting better.
  9. SmogAhab
    Nov 30, 2016
    8
    a great game but only the first 3rd of the game is amazing the other 2 locations you vist are great and all but cant touch the iconic village and the chainsaw weilding boss. also ashleys annoying and this is a lazy port nothing added same achievments as 360 and the graphics dont look any better then the 360s
  10. itsrobertsfam
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    This HD remaster of the classic "Resident Evil 4" holds up well despite a few bugs and issues apparent throughout the campaign, and a new control system that takes some getting used to.
  11. noxiousd
    May 5, 2017
    8
    A decent port of an all time classic. The game hasn't aged the best, but it still plays well today. the story is absolutely bonkers, but the game doesn't care.
  12. Masi96
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    It's resident evil 4 with everything you love but with with 60fps and 1080p quality. Is it must buy? As a game absolutely yes. Old players may want to skip since there's nothing new for them.
  13. Gabriel_Barbosa
    Oct 31, 2018
    8
    O jogo é um clássico.

    Todos conhecemos o quão poderoso e grandioso é esse título. Um game que movimentou, inspirou o cenário lá em 2004. Agora, a Capcom finge remasterizar seus jogos.

    Os fãs compram e está tudo certo.

    Se estivéssemos em 2004 a nota era 10.
  14. 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 Xbox One 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
  15. Mehrab4K
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Im big fan of resident evil 4. i played resident evil 4 on ps2 , pc and xbox . Re4 have amazing nostalgia gameplay and lovely story . But game has 2 big issues . Number 1: Game not have anisotropic-filtering on ps4 and Xbox one , Number 2: why capcom you remove easy mode from game for some regions I can play only normal and professional why !!!
  16. JuanNonlyGaming
    May 24, 2019
    10
    I started the Resident Evil line at 5, skipping the first 5 numbered installments. After heading back and playing this game, I'm sad I never played it originally. This game was such a breath of fresh air for the series without compromising the sense of unknown and good story. The controls are my one gripe, but once you get used to them, it's a friggin breeze. Definitely worth the play timeI started the Resident Evil line at 5, skipping the first 5 numbered installments. After heading back and playing this game, I'm sad I never played it originally. This game was such a breath of fresh air for the series without compromising the sense of unknown and good story. The controls are my one gripe, but once you get used to them, it's a friggin breeze. Definitely worth the play time and money. Also it comes with 2 dlc campaigns with Ada which are equally as fun. If you liked 5, you'll love 4.… Expand
  17. FabioLV
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente perfeito!, graficos bonitos ate hoje, so a jogabilidade ta ficando ultrapassada com relação aos de hoje.… Expand
  18. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Not as in love with this game as most people are. Solid survival horror but doesn't hold the horror to the level that RE2 or RE7 do. Still a fun and enjoyable game with a creepy setting.
  19. LeonEatsTyrants
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is great. I love the weapons, I love the gameplay, it's just an all around good game. The only thing not to like in here is the controls. You move the left stick left or right to turn. Other than that, this game is great. Not much to say, it's just great. Also I'm not big on the bosses. Like El Gigante, all you have to do is shoot him with the mine thrower once and shoot him inThis game is great. I love the weapons, I love the gameplay, it's just an all around good game. The only thing not to like in here is the controls. You move the left stick left or right to turn. Other than that, this game is great. Not much to say, it's just great. Also I'm not big on the bosses. Like El Gigante, all you have to do is shoot him with the mine thrower once and shoot him in his virus area one more time and he's done. Still a 9/10.… Expand
  20. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    The Xbox One HD port of Resident Evil 4 runs at 1080p and 60 FPS. Originally released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube, RE 4 is a true masterpiece, but feels a bit dated in 2016. This version is based off the PlayStation 2 model which included the Ada Wong missions as well as additional weapons and costumes. Unfortunately, it isn't a definitive edition by any means. Despite the power ofThe Xbox One HD port of Resident Evil 4 runs at 1080p and 60 FPS. Originally released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube, RE 4 is a true masterpiece, but feels a bit dated in 2016. This version is based off the PlayStation 2 model which included the Ada Wong missions as well as additional weapons and costumes. Unfortunately, it isn't a definitive edition by any means. Despite the power of current-gen consoles, nothing has been substantially improved. RE 4 for the XB1 is just a very bare bones package that features slightly upscaled graphics. Even the achievements are nothing new. They are the same ones found in the Xbox 360 port.

    The lack of new options or improvements in this re-release is proof that Capcom didn't want to celebrate this masterpiece. It was more of a promotional thing; a primer for "Resident Evil 7". This release is really for those who've never played RE4 before. So if you're a die-hard fan of the game, you may think twice before buying it despite the $20 price tag. I personally think "Resident Evil 4" deserved a true remastering. Nevertheless, the game is a classic and it's still great regardless of age. Overall, I'd rate the Xbox One edition with an 8.3 out of 10.    … Expand
  21. MegaMonkeh
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    Resident Evil 4 in general has to be one of the best games of all time, and one of my favorite games I have ever played. The game had so many new concepts that has never been used in gaming at the time and has inspired many other amazing games back then when it released, and even to date. In terms of the Xbox One HD port, It's for the most part amazing. They did a bunch of things for thisResident Evil 4 in general has to be one of the best games of all time, and one of my favorite games I have ever played. The game had so many new concepts that has never been used in gaming at the time and has inspired many other amazing games back then when it released, and even to date. In terms of the Xbox One HD port, It's for the most part amazing. They did a bunch of things for this remaster, such as higher resolution cut-scenes, smoother framerates, and better animation quality. Now there's a reason this is getting a 9 and not a 10, and it's mainly to do with some weird looking models with upscaling. A lot of these models weren't meant to be 1080p or HD, and because of that some models look weird. Other than that, you still get the exact same amazing experience that you did almost 18 years ago.… Expand
  22. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  23. Scratch1234
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    This game is one of the best ever made. Down to the level design, the characters, gameplay, and story. I would highly recommend anyone who is reading this to play it. But I do have a few problems with it though. Such as the controls when playing on the Xbox version do take a little bit to get used to, and if your dwindling on supplies it can feel really annoying. But besides those twoThis game is one of the best ever made. Down to the level design, the characters, gameplay, and story. I would highly recommend anyone who is reading this to play it. But I do have a few problems with it though. Such as the controls when playing on the Xbox version do take a little bit to get used to, and if your dwindling on supplies it can feel really annoying. But besides those two things this game is perfection.… Expand
  24. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
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  25. dylansgaming48
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    This is easily the best resident evil game ever made and even the best video game of all time what a great game it was nothing boring with it really cool maps and great enemies nothing will throw u off with this game it is a must play if u like horror games
  26. IamNader
    May 9, 2023
    8
    I really do not understand some people which gave low score to this masterpiece :| - 8/10

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 3, 2016
    90
    There are rough edges, and a hint of retro, but don't let that put you off a true masterpiece. [Nov 2016, p.77]
  2. MondoXbox
    Sep 16, 2016
    68
    Due to the original game age and a lack of substantial improvements, this is the most underwhelming of the three recent Resident Evil remasters. Suggested only to those who never played the game.
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  3. GameCritics
    Sep 14, 2016
    95
    I looked hard for something wrong with this re-release of RE4, but I found… nothing. I suppose some could fault the developers for not adding a quick weapon switch to the D-pad (going into a briefcase to switch weapons has never been ideal) and it’s disappointing to see that the FMV sequences weren’t given the same visual overhaul as the rest of the title. Beyond those small quibbles, however, the game remains as good as it’s ever been. The campaign is the best in the series, the bonus chapter offers a huge amount of new content, and the costumes change the way the game is played. This really is one of the best games ever made, and over a decade later, it hasn’t lost any of its cachet.
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