RE4 Remake: Should You Play The Original Resident Evil 4 First?
The decision between waiting for the upcoming remakeor playing through its original, 2005 incarnation first is a tough one. On the one hand, 's remake has lots of potential. Besides the obvious graphical updates, the upcoming release promises some major gameplay changes, and the demo looks and plays great. The remake seems like an all-around faithful adaptation, but may include some surprises for repeat players.
On the other hand, the original is a timeless classic. Even if its tank controls, quick time events, and graphics haven't aged exceptionally well, provides an engaging, atmospheric experience even today. ’s gameplay and story are due for changes, but both are excellent in their own right. It's gone down in history as one of the most popular and influential horror games of all time. Thanks to its enduring legacy, is available — and inexpensive — on just about every modern platform imaginable, including in VR. It's so iconic that might not even need a remake — although Capcom is doing its best to make the remake look worthwhile.
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Timeless as is, the changes made to its gameplay, graphics, and story make 's remake worth waiting on. Besides graphical updates, remake will also dial back some of the more controversial or outdated elements of its gameplay. QTEs will be fewer and farther between; companion Ashley Graham will see change in 's remake, losing her HP bar, although she can still be downed; tank controls will be replaced by a more modern, free movement system. While not all the changes to the remake's gameplay and graphics have been well received (the overbearing rain effects and pointless knife durability have recieved scrutiny prior to release),
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