Resident Evil 4 is a survival horror game that was first released in 2005 and has since been ported to many platforms. The game has recently been remade and released for modern consoles. The game’s story follows Leon S. Kennedy, a US government agent tasked with rescuing the President’s daughter from a mysterious cult in Spain. The game features over-the-shoulder third-person perspective gameplay that has become a staple of action games.
The Resident Evil 4 remake brings the game’s imposing setting and memorable characters into the modern era. The visuals have been updated, but the game’s DNA can still be felt in everything from Dead Space to The Last of Us. The game gives you a growing number of guns that all feel great to use, from submachine guns to rocket launchers and the especially powerful magnums.
According to TechRadar, “Resident Evil 4 is still a grandiose mix of hostage rescue drama and occult horror story, and those who played the original will get to revisit familiar moments as well as discover fresh ones”. The Guardian calls it “beautiful, tense, camp, gory: all that’s best about the series”.
One of the best things about Resident Evil 4 is its atmosphere. The game’s setting in rural Spain is both beautiful and terrifying at the same time. The game’s sound design is also top-notch, with every creaking door and shuffling zombie adding to the tension.
In terms of gameplay mechanics, Resident Evil 4 is a masterclass in survival horror. The over-the-shoulder perspective adds to the tension of the game, making every encounter with an enemy feel like a life-or-death struggle. The variety of weapons available to the player also adds to the experience, allowing you to take down enemies in a variety of ways.
The game’s controls are tight and responsive, making it easy to aim and shoot at enemies. The game also features quick-time events that add to the cinematic feel of the game.
