Resident Evil 4 Remake Gives Players More Options to Deal with Sticky Situations

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Although the original Resident Evil 4 is considered by many to be the best in the series, the directors behind the remake recognize that it needed updating for modern audiences, so player choice has been given more of a focus. Despite how long it's been around, the Resident Evil franchise is still remarkably popular, owing to the seventh installment rebooting the franchise in 2017, not to mention the remakes that have revitalized the classic entries. It seems Capcom's flagship horror franchise is still set to dominate the gaming world.

With the remake of Resident Evil 4 recently confirming a VR mode, the developer is going all out for this iteration to make sure it satisfies all types of gamers. The 2005 release was a landmark entry in the series, changing up the formula left behind by the previous three games while still being a significant title in the RE series. However, it's no secret that it has aged over the years, especially with the way the industry has been moving, which is why the studio wants the remake to feel more up-to-date.

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In a recent video from Game Informer, Yasuhiro Ampo and Kazunori Kadoi, the directors behind the Resident Evil 4 remake, have acknowledged that bringing the original back unaltered would not work in this modern era. It was evident from the start that changes needed to be made to suit contemporary gamers. One such change has to do with how players approach certain situations, so an emphasis on player choice has been an important aspect in the remake. Modern games incorporate more than just fighting, says Ampo, adding additional mechanics such as stealth or a means of escape into games, which is something the developer felt was