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Resident Evil 4 is a stone-cold classic, a genre defining game that surpasses expectations even now.
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Resident Evil 4: is a single player shooter game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd. and was released on August 30, 2016. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In Resident Evil 4, Leon S. Kennedy is sent to rescue the President's daughter and encounters new, more aggressive enemies known as Las Plagas. This remastered version features upgraded textures, sharpened text, and runs in high definition at 60 frames per second. The game also includes Steam features such as achievements and cloud saving.

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  • The gameplay has been modernized with a parry system, fluid controls, and improved enemy AI, creating a thrilling experience that balances action and horror elements.
  • The graphics are stunning, with detailed character models and atmospheric environments that enhance the game's horror elements, running smoothly even on mid-range hardware.
  • Character development has been significantly enhanced, with deeper storytelling and emotional stakes that foster a stronger connection to the characters.
  • Some players feel that the remake lacks the campy charm and certain atmospheric elements of the original, leading to mixed opinions on its overall impact.
  • The introduction of microtransactions shortly after launch has drawn significant criticism, with many viewing them as a predatory cash grab that detracts from the single-player experience.
  • Performance issues, including stuttering and crashes, have been reported by some players, particularly during intense scenes, leading to a call for further optimization.
  • story
    7,098 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the Resident Evil 4 remake has been praised for its engaging narrative and character development, retaining the core elements of the original while introducing modernized dialogue and pacing. Many players appreciate the deeper exploration of characters like Luis and Ashley, enhancing their roles and making the story feel more cohesive and immersive. While some fans miss the campy charm of the original, the remake's darker tone and refined storytelling have been well-received, making it a compelling experience for both newcomers and veterans of the series.

    • “The story is engaging, the gameplay is satisfying, and it left me wanting more.”
    • “The story is solid, the pacing is great, and the mix of intense combat and cinematic set pieces keeps things exciting from start to finish.”
    • “The characters have more depth, and the story is told with greater emotion.”
    • “The "puzzles" are no puzzles, the story is just so artificial.”
    • “The story is empty, jumps back and forth between "find the girl"/"escort the girl" while literally nothing else happens.”
    • “The story is as deeply fascinating as it is creepy as hell, set in some backwoods part of Spain seemingly forgotten by time.”
  • gameplay
    6,578 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the Resident Evil 4 remake has received widespread acclaim for its modernized mechanics, including the introduction of a parry system that enhances combat dynamics and adds depth to encounters. Players appreciate the fluid controls, improved enemy AI, and the balance between action and horror elements, which create a thrilling experience. While some fans of the original express nostalgia for its unique charm, many agree that the remake successfully revitalizes the classic with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay, making it a must-play for both newcomers and veterans of the series.

    • “The new mechanic, like parrying, sets this game apart from the original, and it makes combat so much fun!”
    • “The gameplay feels smoother, and the enemies are smarter, making every encounter a real challenge.”
    • “The gameplay is polished and fluid, with smooth controls and well-designed characters that make the whole experience shine.”
    • “The graphics look like they belong to a decade ago, the gameplay is more like something that was hip 2 decades ago.”
    • “Re4 might have been super great if you played it way back when, but in 2025 it is outright impossible to enjoy fresh due to its horrible gameplay mainly consisting of battling the camera and Leon's movement.”
    • “The only criticism I might offer is that incoming boss attacks can be awkward to avoid due to how sluggish movement is compared to the dodge and roll mechanics of more modern games.”
  • graphics
    4,576 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the Resident Evil 4 remake have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the stunning visuals, detailed character models, and atmospheric environments that enhance the game's horror elements. Players noted that the game runs smoothly even on mid-range hardware, showcasing impressive graphical fidelity and optimization. While some expressed nostalgia for the original's aesthetic, the overall consensus is that the remake successfully modernizes the graphics while retaining the essence of the beloved classic.

    • “The graphics are stunning, with every location filled with tension and atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, making every encounter and cutscene feel immersive and impactful.”
    • “The graphics are phenomenal, the animations are smooth, and the progression is perfect.”
    • “The graphics look like they belong to a decade ago; the gameplay is more like something that was hip 2 decades ago.”
    • “This remake, despite looking somewhat decent in graphical terms, completely fails to capture the atmosphere, overall vibe, and horror elements that the original had.”
    • “The graphics can be pretty blurry, but unfortunately that seems to be a trend in modern graphics, like how the original was covered in sepia.”
  • optimization
    1,294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the Resident Evil 4 remake has received mixed feedback from players. While many praise its overall performance, noting smooth gameplay and impressive graphics even on lower-end systems, some report significant stuttering and frame drops, particularly in specific chapters or during intense scenes. The inclusion of Denuvo DRM has also been criticized for potentially impacting performance, leading to a call for further optimization patches to address these issues. Overall, the game is generally well-optimized, but some players have experienced notable performance hiccups.

    • “The remake also smartly updates the controls and pacing, and its excellent optimization ensures smooth performance across all systems.”
    • “What’s even more impressive is how well-optimized the game is; it runs beautifully even on mid-range setups while still delivering high-end visuals.”
    • “The game is very well optimized and has more than enough content.”
    • “Game is great but the stuttering and performance is so poor, it's almost unplayable. I quickly realized that my device wasn't up to the job on any settings.”
    • “The demo put me off how unoptimized it was.”
    • “Performance has taken a hit on higher settings; if you set the settings higher like I did, once you get to the segment with Ashley, performance severely drops, with the game juggling between 19 and 28 frames.”
  • atmosphere
    1,216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the Resident Evil 4 remake has been widely praised for its dark, immersive quality, effectively blending horror and action elements. Players appreciate the stunning graphics and detailed environments that enhance the sense of dread, with many noting that the game successfully captures the essence of the original while introducing a more polished and intense atmosphere. However, some fans feel that the remake lacks the campy charm and certain atmospheric elements of the original, leading to mixed opinions on its overall impact.

    • “The atmosphere, the tension, the details — everything feels familiar yet new again.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, with every location filled with tension and atmosphere.”
    • “From the eerie village to the gothic castle and militarized island, every location is dripping with atmosphere.”
    • “This remake, despite looking somewhat decent in graphical terms, completely fails to capture the atmosphere, overall vibe, and horror elements that the original had.”
    • “There's zero atmosphere, especially not horror.”
    • “The atmosphere just isn't there.”
  • music
    920 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the Resident Evil 4 remake has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the game's atmosphere and tension during both action-packed and eerie moments. While some players appreciate the new soundtrack and its dynamic shifts, others feel it lacks the memorability and impact of the original score, particularly in ambient sections. The option to switch to the original soundtrack via DLC has been noted as a positive feature, allowing fans to relive the nostalgia of the classic game. Overall, the sound design, including voice acting and environmental effects, is generally regarded as top-notch, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.

    • “The music makes for great accompaniment to everything going on in-game.”
    • “The music fits every moment perfectly, from calm exploration to chaotic boss fights.”
    • “The dynamic soundtrack adapts perfectly to the in-game situations, switching effortlessly from tense, ambient scores to pulse-pounding action themes during combat.”
    • “The soundtrack serves the game well, being a mix of the original with new tracks, though the lack of ambient music/soundscape for moody scenes (such as the church during the thunderstorm) definitely makes it lackluster compared to the original in this regard.”
    • “The music in the remake is a bit understated for my tastes, but there is DLC to switch it out for the OG soundtrack, which is cool for nostalgia.”
    • “The remake has instead relegated those ambient moments to when you save and when you shop with the merchant, the combat music being replaced by the most generic soundtracks you can listen to.”
  • replayability
    834 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The replayability of the Resident Evil 4 remake is widely praised, with many players highlighting its high value due to multiple difficulty levels, unlockable content, and additional modes like Mercenaries. While some feel that certain aspects limit replayability compared to the original, the overall consensus is that the game offers a wealth of challenges, collectibles, and engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs, making it a standout in the franchise. Overall, it is considered highly replayable, with many players eager to return for new experiences and challenges.

    • “Incredible amounts of replayability, fun technical game mechanics, beautiful and runs great.”
    • “The replay value is off the charts with various difficulty modes, side missions, and collectibles to uncover.”
    • “The sheer amount of content in this game makes it replayable long after you've completed the story for the first time.”
    • “Locking achievements behind a 'play it again' doesn't add real replay value, but rather takes away from a continuous long journey that is experiencing a game for the first time.”
    • “If we go through the main story again, I don't really feel a sense of replayability despite all of the bonus content you get, the remaining achievements I still need, etc. That's really my only downside.”
    • “The replayability factor for this game is always pulling me back, the silly mods you can do like randomization make it even better.”
  • humor
    553 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the Resident Evil 4 remake has received mixed feedback from players. While some appreciate the retained charm and occasional witty one-liners from Leon, many feel that the overall comedic tone has been toned down compared to the original, with several iconic lines and humorous interactions missing. The game balances its darker atmosphere with moments of levity, particularly through characters like Luis and the merchant, but the absence of the original's campy humor leaves some fans longing for the more lighthearted moments that defined the classic.

    • “The gameplay is satisfying, the dialogue is hilarious, the atmosphere is dark yet not overwhelming.”
    • “What makes it stand out is Leon — he’s not the nervous rookie anymore, but cocky, confident, and surprisingly funny.”
    • “The writing retains Resident Evil's signature mix of genuine fear and hilarious camp.”
    • “He talks all the time and 90% of his lines are not funny or just plain annoying.”
    • “Instead of being an assumed insurrectional cult, they just have been turned into a bunch of unfunny morally superior lunatics who talk too much just to lecture Leon during boss fights with a poorly reused biblical vocabulary.”
    • “However, it put me off replaying, which is not funny.”
  • grinding
    307 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players noting that it can be quite tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a "second life" to fully engage with all the content. While some find the grinding for achievements and challenges enjoyable, others feel that certain mechanics and enemy encounters become repetitive and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while grinding is not essential for progression, it can feel excessive and detracts from the pacing of the game.

    • “Exploration isn't tedious and there are lots of checkpoints, so you can boot up the game to play for an hour at a time and it'll still be a great experience.”
    • “Time for grinding will be required.”
    • “You'll be grinding a lot.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The game kind of drags in the later chapters (10+) with the exploration; it just eventually becomes tedious.”
    • “The combat is on par with the best action-oriented survival horror titles, but the tedious sections have been appropriately handled.”
  • stability
    270 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag. While many players report that it runs smoothly with great performance and minimal bugs, others have encountered various glitches, particularly during combat and in specific game sections, leading to crashes and freezes. Despite these issues, the majority of users find the game enjoyable and well-optimized, especially on high-end systems.

    • “The game looks beautiful, runs great, and Ashley is actually helpful (no longer a useless NPC like in the original).”
    • “It looks gorgeous, like every other RE Engine game, of course, but it also runs great, with me having literally no performance issues throughout almost 40 hours of gameplay since the start.”
    • “No glitches, no bugs, no crashes, no noteworthy framerate drops, all while the game looks, sounds, and plays absolutely great.”
    • “The auto-lock aiming feature was so buggy and inaccurate that I switched to manual aiming immediately.”
    • “Up until getting to the island section, from there on, my game now randomly freezes my whole PC, forcing a reboot.”
    • “Genuinely unable to progress after a certain part in chapter 12 because the game perpetually crashes/freezes up entirely.”
  • emotional
    240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the Resident Evil 4 remake has been widely praised, with many players noting its enhanced character development and deeper narrative that evoke strong feelings. The remake successfully balances horror and action while adding emotional weight to key moments, particularly through the relationships between characters like Leon, Ashley, and Luis, leading to impactful scenes that resonate with both nostalgia and new emotional depth. Overall, players report feeling a strong connection to the story and characters, often resulting in tears and a sense of fulfillment throughout their gaming experience.

    • “Capcom has not only revitalized a legendary title but expanded its universe with elegance, intensity, and emotional depth.”
    • “The story is more mature, with richer dialogue and stronger emotional stakes.”
    • “The emotional engagement is heightened by sharper character portrayals and richer dialogues, making the overall experience all the more immersive.”
    • “With a much more boring story and villains in an aim to be more serious, stunlocks, having to backtrack for some of the treasure thanks to the drawer and key system that just pads the game, pace breakers that force you to slow down and move through a crack or crank something, (and that awful forced walking segment at the end) crappy realistic movement and lighting that works to the game's detriment while in combat, (even having to wait for Leon to take his damn gun out every time you knife someone on the ground) this game has overarching issues that the original didn't.”
  • monetization
    207 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, particularly for the introduction of microtransactions shortly after launch, which many players view as a predatory cash grab. Critics argue that these microtransactions, which include pay-to-win elements and additional content locked behind a paywall, detract from the overall experience of the game, especially in a single-player context. While some players appreciate the game's quality, the monetization practices have left a sour impression, leading to calls for a reevaluation of such tactics in the industry.

    • “The only other real flaw the game has is the microtransactions.”
    • “Core gameplay is solid, but some mechanics and questionable monetization practices undermine the experience.”
    • “It really sucks that there has to be microtransactions in such an amazing game; it makes me conflicted on a recommendation, but regardless of if it is a remake or not, it is still a top 5 game this decade so far.”
    • “Microtransactions for a single player game are moronic, denuvo doesn't allow you to play offline, and the DRM just destroys the modding experience everybody loves.”
    • “The main reason I’m giving this a thumbs down is the microtransactions added just two weeks after release.”
    • “Capcom being Capcom can't get enough of swindling every nickel and dime out of the consumer, introducing microtransactions that give you advantages after the review period is over in a single-player game!”
  • character development
    202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game has been significantly enhanced compared to the original, with deeper storytelling and more nuanced arcs for key characters like Leon, Ashley, and Luis. Players appreciate the emotional stakes and growth, particularly noting Ashley's transformation from a damsel in distress to a more capable and relatable character. Overall, the remake's focus on character depth and improved dialogue fosters a stronger emotional connection, making the characters' journeys more memorable.

    • “The character development in the remake is so much better than the original; the remake managed to make me feel something for characters which in the original game I was just 'eh, whatever' about.”
    • “The character development for Leon, Ashley, Luis, and Krauser is much more in depth than the original, which really helps to flesh them out more.”
    • “This enhanced focus on character development fosters greater emotional investment, making their arcs and fates more memorable.”
    • “That's the extent of her character development.”
    • “They shouldn't have removed the codec calls between Leon and those two; half the character development they had was from those calls.”
    • “The villains are also a step backwards as they get the job done, but they are not as memorable as the original, and how is it possible that Sadler has less character development in this remake than he did in the original is something that baffles me beyond belief.”
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Resident Evil 4: is a shooter game with horror and mystery themes.

Resident Evil 4: is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 68 hours playing Resident Evil 4:.

Resident Evil 4: was released on August 30, 2016.

Resident Evil 4: was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..

Resident Evil 4: has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Resident Evil 4: is a single player game.

Similar games include Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil Village, The Evil Within, Dead Space and others.