Capcom has received high praise for its remakes of the Resident Evil series, and rightfully so. However, the true test was always going to be its handling of the Resident Evil 4 remake – especially since the original 2005 survival horror is widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.
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With the power of new-gen in full force and Capcom’s stellar track record in the series, the expectation was for this remake to be more than a facelift and updated paint job. That being said, there’s always the chance that if someone tries to reinvent the perfect wheel, it might become square in the process. Fortunately, the Resident Evil 4 remake isn’t only the labour of love of people who understand the source material inside and out, but also an example of how quality never diminishes and it can stand out almost two decades later. Simply put, it’s the best PlayStation 5 released to date.
The core of the Resident Evil 4 remake will be familiar to longtime fans of the series. Leon S. Kennedy heads off to a Spanish village to locate the US president’s daughter, Ashley Graham, who has been taken by the cult known as Los Illuminados. While the crux of the story and locations remain recognisable, there are a few changes and updates made to surprise gamers – but no spoilers here.
Naturally, the character designs and settings have been updated to modern standards, as they still hold the feeling of the original creations from 2005 but with improved graphical capabilities of 2023. Despite the large and expansive map to explore, there’s a claustrophobic choke to it all because of what lurks around every corner. Much like recent Resident Evil games, the developers have become the champions of
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