![]() Some of them will chase you halfway across the map and they have no problem using weapons and firing at you from a distance. While you’re trying to shoot one, another will try to grab you from behind. This is further enhanced in the remake where they’ll gang up on you and overwhelm you with their numbers. You’ll be fighting waves of angry villagers and monsters far smarter and faster than the zombies of old. While the fear of the original Resident Evils came from not knowing when the next save point would be, the fear of RE4 however comes from the sense of urgency. This is important as Resident Evil 4 Remake’s combat is built around being chaotic and fast-paced. Unlike the original, Leon is not set on tank controls and he can move as he shoots meaning he’s much more mobile. You hold down one button to point your gun and the other shoulder button to shoot. The combat is a classic third-person shooter, the kind that the original Resident Evil 4 helped create. What makes Resident Evil 4 so great is that the gameplay is easy to get into yet there’s so much to experiment with. I can still vividly remember the new fight with the lake monster or that first garrador fight even now and I have a feeling they’ll stick in my mind for ages to come. One thing I love is that every chapter ends with a memorable set piece from the original whether that’d be a fun battle, an intensely creepy level, or a major story beat. What is impressive is that the action and more serious horror elements of the game never clash, they complement each greatly, making for a fun, sometimes even heartfelt horror adventure. I mean, one of the new remake levels is a rollercoaster-style minecart ride with Luis which is an absolute blast. That not’s to say it’s overly serious either, it’s still able to have more fun moments. This is especially the case with a certain regenerating creature near the end of the game. The remake is smart to play with the expectations of veterans using the sounds and imagery to remind players of past spooks while updating the monsters with new tricks. I can safely say there was more than one area where I was genuinely creeped out, even though I knew what was coming up from the original. The village feels far eerier, with darker and more detailed areas where you feel like you’re always being watched and can be attacked at any moment. ![]() The tone is far more chilling and intense in the remake. ![]() I’ve always held that it was still survival horror with the same item management, puzzles, and creepy setting as the previous games but the RE4 Remake features a far more horror-based atmosphere. The original Resident Evil 4 was known as the game that transitioned Resident Evil from survival horror to a more action-style game. Although I do like what they did with Krauser though, introducing him a lot earlier and making him feel far more menacing. He still has his cool moments taunting Leon, but he lacks that over-the-top charisma the original gleefully brought to the table. Saddler and Mendez were always kind of forgettable and still are but Salazar (or Ramon, since the game insists on calling him by his first name) isn’t quite as memorable as the original. The only characters that are somewhat of a downgrade are the villains. It’s encouraging and she gets some great lines with Leon. She also undergoes a pretty upbeat character arc to, going from a helpless civilian to someone who can stand up to the various monsters even if she can’t quite fight back. The original Ashley got a lot of flak for being a little annoying and whiny, but here she’s a lot more mature and her distress is more realistic and solemn (as you can imagine when a cult has kidnaped you). He’s a lot of fun and brings up your spirits whenever he’s around.Īshley, the president’s daughter who Leon has to escort through most of the game is likewise, far better in the remake. Luis Serra, a doctor who allies with Leon goes from a minor character with only a couple of appearances to a full-on supporting protagonist who you partner with for entire chapters. ![]() The side character likewise gets a lot of love. You get a lot of nice slow moments that establish Leon’s resolve as he delves further into the village and it makes him feel more fleshed out. Leon isn’t just sass and one-liners, it’s established that he’s still suffering from some serious PTSD after what happened in RE2 and is desperate to prevent the events of Raccoon City from happening anywhere else. The remake however expands on the characters even further. The plot is pretty straightforward and allows for a lot of cool action scenes and chances for Leon to react with his usual level of badass snark. Follow us on Twitter Follow and Tweet us Tweet to game is split into 16 chapters with a playthrough lasting from around 13-15 hours.
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