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Resident Evil 4
Action
Adventure
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Developers: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release Date: Mar 23, 2023
Price (USD): $15.99
Current Players: 14k

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Overwhelmingly Positive(97%)
graphic improvements
gameplay mechanics
character development
atmosphere
replayability
tone changes
enemy difficulty
story changes
voice acting
technical issues
cut content
The graphic improvements and modernized gameplay in Resident Evil 4 Remake have been met with high praise from players who enjoyed both the classic game and new features. While some players expressed disappointment with certain character portrayals, particularly Ada Wong's voice acting, and noted technical issues on PCs, others were thrilled with the added content and found the humor to be missing compared with the original. The critical and commercial acclaim, alongside its nostalgic appeal, makes this game a celebrated entry in the Resident Evil series, although not without some criticism from longtime fans.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciated the faithful and impressive remake, highlighting improved graphics, smoother combat mechanics, and added depth compared to the original game.
  • The game was acclaimed for maintaining a perfect balance between action and horror. The atmosphere, detailed environments, and sound design were frequently praised.
  • Many reviews highlighted the replayability factor, noting how the game stays enjoyable over multiple playthroughs due to varied gameplay mechanics and side content.
  • Character development, especially the portrayal of characters like Leon, Ashley, and Luis, received positive feedback, with many calling it a significant improvement over the original.

    • Negative Points

  • Some players noted issues with the voice acting, particularly with Ada Wong's character, which detracted from the experience for some.
  • The game was criticized for occasional technical issues such as crashes and CPU bottlenecks that affected performance on PC despite visual and gameplay satisfaction.
  • A few players felt the game removed too much of the light-hearted tone and content from the original, like certain dialogues and scenes, which affected the nostalgic charm.

    • Mixed Points

  • The enemy difficulty and combat challenges received mixed reactions; while some appreciated the challenge, others found the gameplay mechanics, like the knife durability, frustrating.
  • Some players were divided over the story changes and the more serious tone compared to the original game.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison to the original game was a recurring theme, with many players enjoying the enhancements while some longing for elements from the 2005 version.
  • The game's impact and status as a hallmark in the Resident Evil series were frequently mentioned, often debated in comparison to other entries.
  • The aesthetics, including graphics and sound design, were a major talking point, often highlighted as pivotal to the remake's success.
    • Updated 12/12/2025, 12:01:26 AM UTC
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