The RE4 Remake Can Expand on The Original's Story in Key Ways
The Resident Evil franchise has made a big comeback in the last few years through brand-new entries like Resident Evil: Village as well as strong efforts to remake older titles such as Resident Evil 2. The latter variety of games seem set to continue with a long rumored remake of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4. Originally released in 2005, the game has since gone on to numerous accolades and endless praise from critics and players alike, often being hailed as one of the best games of all time.
The project has yet to be officially confirmed by Capcom itself, but based on the numerous rumors regarding a Resident Evil 4 remake, It's possible it could be on the way. Obvious improvements that could be made from the original would be a big boost to the graphics and gameplay tweaks, but the narrative is a key element that could also be reworked this time around. In a recent interview, the original's director Shinji Mikami revealed that he wrote the story in roughly three weeks, and hopes to see it improved in a potential remake. This does not mean the original's story is bad, but there are a few notable areas in which is can be made even better.
Resident Evil 4 Director Wants Remake To Improve The Game's Story
Although gamers aren't required to play every single installment to understand the story in a new release, there is a deep universe in the Resident Evil series that connects everything together. Hidden documents, passing references, and other Easter eggs make call backs to other games in the franchise, creating a feeling there is a bigger story being told. The recent Resident Evil: Village in particular makes numerous nods to the series' lore, dating back to the earliest moments in the franchise.
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