Classic video game remakes are all the rage right now. This is evidenced by the sheer number of them recently released or coming around the bend: , , and many others. Unfortunately, the results have been mixed. On the one hand you have the likes of Final Fantasy VII Remake and The Last of Us Part I—games that took classic gaming experiences and reinvented them into something palatable for contemporary gaming audiences. And on the opposite end of the spectrum are video game remakes that somehow missed the mark and failed to do their forebears justice, like 2018’s Secret of Mana and the 2019 MediEval remake.
Given Capcom’s track record with previous remakes of early games in the iconic survival horror franchise, particularly those of Resident Evils 2 and 3 most recently, the excitement for the next in line was understandably high. Resident Evil 4 was the game that redefined not only the series but the horror genre as a whole when it first released back in 2005. It was one of the defining games of its generation and is considered one of the greatest video games of all time.
Those are some pretty big shoes to fill, and now that Resident Evil 4 Remake is about to drop…does it live up to the original’s legacy? Read on to see what some of the top gaming sites are saying.
Resident Evil 4 Remake review
It’s not a terrible game, but it isn’t seamless, either. It adds enemy variety and fresh environments, but Leon’s bullets routinely hit their targets without dealing damage, his movements are clumsy and his new parry ability is only semi-functional. The game clearly establishes combat strategies for each scene, but then its mechanics get in the way, punishing the player in the process. Overall, the word for the RE4 remake is inconsistent.
Resident Evil 4 Remake review (9.5/10)
The Resident Evil 4 remake is about everything I could’ve wanted. But importantly, it doesn’t overwrite its predecessor. If anything, this new version reinforces why the original Resident Evil 4 is a game people should still seek out, play, or at least watch and learn about. But as a love letter to one of the greatest games of all time, as a new historical artifact that reinforces why the source material was so landmark in the first place, this new trek through the Spanish countryside is as good as it gets and makes a great game that much better.
Resident Evil 4 Remake review (10/10)
Resident Evil 4‘s remake does what the first Resident Evil remake does for the franchise. It expands upon an incredible foundation and creates fresh material while remixing existing scenarios that were sacred. Capcom was very careful with the changes and has delivered another excellent experience that honors the original’s legacy.
Resident Evil 4 Remake: a new horror classic
Much like its predecessor, this new interpretation of Resident Evil 4 is getting glowing reviews ahead of its March 24 release. Does it set a new bar for classic game remakes? Only time will tell. But in the meantime, what are your impressions of the game? Will you be running out and buying Resident Evil 4 Remake? If so, feel free to share your own thoughts with us down in the comments.
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