Resident Evil 4 Remake Won’t Feature the Elusive Hook Man
While it looks as though the remake of Resident Evil 4 will have some new enemies not seen in the original, Capcom has confirmed that the enigmatic Hook Man won't make an appearance in this reimagining. With the Dead Space remake being highly praised and fans excited about Bloober Team's take on Silent Hill 2, not only is the gaming world still in love with bringing back the classics, but the horror genre on the whole is experiencing something of a golden age.
Of all the games under the RE name, the fourth entry, which originally came out in 2005, is considered by many to be the best in the series. This upcoming rendition is a chance to play a more modern version of this celebrated entry, but it won't be just a straight retelling of the source material. The Resident Evil 4 remake will bring back New Game Plus Mode and other beloved features and will also be adding new content, including side quests, while getting rid of some things that aren't fan favorites in this gaming era, such as quick time events. However, not everything players are hoping for will make it into the remake.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Locking Some Content Behind Deluxe Edition
In a recent interview with Game Informer, Yasuhiro Anpo and Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, director and producer of the Resident Evil 4remake, respectively, were asked a series of rapid-fire questions about the upcoming release. One that cropped up partway through was whether the elusive Hook Man would finally make an appearance in the RE universe. It was confirmed that this fan-requested enemy will not be in the remake. While no explanation was given as to why, both Anpo and Hirabayashi briefly mentioned the fact that Hook Man was considered for the 2005 release and, at the time of
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