Resident Evil 4 Remake opens world of spine-chilling, gore-filled adventure that will haunt you for days
While the narrative, characters, and major locations remain the same as the original game, the structure of the game has been subtly remixed
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 Remake is a beautiful, tense, campy, and gory experience that perfectly blends the old and new horror elements of the series. The game follows Leon Kennedy, a spec-ops super soldier sent to a remote village in Europe to search for the US president's kidnapped daughter.
While the narrative, characters, and major locations remain the same as the original game, the structure of the game has been subtly remixed, resulting in a fresh and vibrant experience. The combat is tactical and tough, with a stripped-down melee system that allows for crucial ammo hoarding, making the character feel powerful yet maintaining the horror experience.
The game's expertly designed locations offer a variety of settings, from a rotting farm with snarling villagers waiting to stab you to a vast maze of wooden walkways that could give way at any moment. Every location is an immersive experience, with environmental signposts that lead you through the game's tight and controlled yet unscripted and emergent design.
One modern addition that is unnecessary is the inclusion of fetch quests that take the player out of character and blow the tension of the game. However, Resident Evil has always had its own ways to encourage player curiosity and exploration that work in tandem with the narrative.
Resident Evil 4 Remake is still a grandiose mix of hostage rescue drama and occult horror story, with familiar moments for those who played the original and fresh twists for newcomers. It is a wonderful game that captures everything that is so good about Resident Evil, from the sounds of distant screams to the intimate detail in every location, whether a rose garden or a torture dungeon.
