This is one of my top 5 all time games. After all these years and multiple play throughs, it's as good as the day it was first released. Could this remaster have been better with a complete graphical overhaul? Probably, but this is easily the best this game has ever looked and it looks pretty darn good.
One of the best aspects of this game is the settings and atmosphere is second to none. From the darkened overcast weather to the run down villages to the darkened castles and underground, the setting is perfect for a game like this. The pacing also never lets you get too comfortable. I still feel the tension like the first time and knowing what's coming doesn't help. That upcoming village, inside that next door or beyond that next corner, I'm always on my toes and I love that about it. I also like that RE4 bucked the trend by giving us infected people rather than typical zombies. The Ganados are creepy and really challenge with their numbers in limited spaces. Limited ammo keeps you always mindful of supplies and strategic alternative approaches to situations. Sometimes you stand and fight, sometimes you run but there's always a way through. There's a surprising amount of ways to approach a fight too. Boss battles are some of the real highlights here. They're some of the most memorable in all of gaming. Again, there's strategies to be discovered and precious resources to be used at the right times. Resources are also strewn throughout the game. Ammo, new weapons, weapon upgrades, and health can all be found or purchased from your friendly neighborhood merchant who periodically shows up just when you need him. I love that guy and he's just another one of those characters who will stick with you for a long time. Don't be surprised if you find yourself quoting some of his memorable lines! The story is pretty straightforward but finding how far this rabbit hole goes is a big part of the fun. The farther you go, the crazier things get. You have no idea where you end up by where you begin which is another thing I love about this game. It's not just straight up horror but there's a mystery to be unraveled in the process. I mentioned the graphics earlier and yes, it looks great. Everything is sharper and clearer than it's ever been. While no one will mistake this for a true next generation game, its come a long way from its GameCube and PS2 iterations. Honestly though, once the action started, I forgot to notice anymore. I would like to see a true remaster from the ground up eventually but for $20 ($15.99 for my Prime preorder) it's hard to complain. If I'm forced to give a negative, it's the controls. They've never been right for a game like this and they can take some getting used to for newcomers. I remember being really put off by them at first but it really doesn't take long to get used to them. Before you know it, you'll be shooting, kicking, slashing and managing your inventory like a pro. The dual stick move/look combo and stiffness of the pseudo tank controls require a bit of an unnecessary learning curve but stick with it and you'll get it.
Overall, while I was a little disappointed that my Xbox 360 version wasn't made backwards compatible on the Xbox One, I'm glad RE4 survived another generation and got a facelift in the process. I've bought this game 3 times and will probably buy it again in the future if a complete remaster is ever made. For series vets, you don't need any convincing why you should get this. You know just how great it is and why. For newcomers, finding out why this is one of the greatest games ever made will be one of the best gaming decisions you've ever made. Even if you missed it the many other times its come around, RE4 holds up extremely well to today's games and will provide more than enough of a challenge for even the most hardened gamer. Easily and Highly Recommended . Seriously, this should be in ever gamers library!
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Resident Evil 4 HD
In Resident Evil 4, U.S. agent Leon S. Kennedy must investigate the kidnapping of the President's daughter by a mysterious cult known as Los Illuminados. Leon's search brings him to a rural village in Europe, where he encounters a horde of unimaginable horrors and must fight to uncover who or what is behind it all.
With gameplay focused on visceral gunplay, this critically-acclaimed chapter in the Resident Evil saga revolutionised the series. Resident Evil 4 boasts chilling and action-packed encounters with enemies en masse in mysterious, booby-trapped areas. With the ability to fire more ammunition and defeat more foes at once, the gameplay in Resident Evil 4 contains some of the most frenetic and intense combat in the series to date.
- Legendary Visuals - Resident Evil 4 features a breathtaking visual style and effects.
- Behind the Camera View - The camera follows you from behind and allows for intuitive and comfortable movement in this survival horror third-person shooter.
- Hordes of Enemies - Tackle creatures that defy the laws of nature, including horrific new creatures infested by a threat called Las Plagas and face off against an aggressive group of mind-controlled villagers that are tied to the Los Illuminados cult.
- Advanced AI - Enemies are smarter than ever and will use their cunning abilities to team up and attack the player en masse.
- Interactive Cutscenes - Surprising and dramatic button-prompt moments require players to stay focused and on edge, even during story breaks.
- 'Separate Ways' Epilogue - Play as Ada Wong in five extra chapters that reveal startling insights into the main storyline.
- Unlockable Costumes - Unlock special costumes for characters including Leon's R.P.D. uniform and Ashley's medieval suit of armour.
- Mercenaries Mode - A fast-paced test of skill where you can play as fan favourites like Wesker or Hunk on a mission to wipe out hordes of enemies to earn the high score.
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