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Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

March 24, 2023
Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
4.7/5.0(144,667 reviews)

Genres

HorrorAdventureAction

Themes

horrorsurvivalmysteriousdarkpsychological

Mechanics

combatexplorationpuzzle-solvinginventory-managementresource-managementquick-time-eventsstealthranged-combatmelee-combat
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About This Game

Set in a mysterious rural village in Europe, 'Resident Evil 4' follows special agent Leon S. Kennedy as he rescues the President’s daughter amidst a viral outbreak. The game redefined the survival horror genre with its over-the-shoulder shooting mechanic and intense action gameplay, making it a landmark title in gaming history.

Highlights

  • Innovative over-the-shoulder camera perspective
  • Engaging and action-packed combat system
  • Diverse enemy types and challenging bosses
  • Puzzle-solving integrated into gameplay
  • Rich atmosphere with detailed environments

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
ArabicChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Time to Beat

Rushed:13h
Main story:20h
Completionist:43h

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players are overwhelmingly positive about the Resident Evil 4 remake, praising its engaging gameplay, captivating atmosphere, and improvements made in graphics and character development. However, some players noted frustrations with microtransactions, AI issues, and certain aspects of the remade story that diverged from the original.

Pros

  • • Incredible graphics and atmospheric design
  • • Engaging gameplay mechanics and smooth combat
  • • Strong character development and storyline tweaks
  • • High replay value due to various modes and challenges
  • • Satisfying action-horror blend and sense of immersion

Cons

  • • Presence of microtransactions
  • • Frustrations with AI companion behavior
  • • Some narrative changes diverge too much from the original
  • • Graphical or performance issues on various setups
  • • Certain gameplay elements perceived as artificially difficult

Based on 131 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Resident Evil 4 Remake - Before You Buy

DLC & Editions

Resident Evil 4: The Mercenaries
Resident Evil 4: The Mercenariesdlc
Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways
Resident Evil 4: Separate Waysexpansion
Resident Evil 4: Deluxe Edition
Resident Evil 4: Deluxe Editionbundle
Resident Evil 4: Gold Edition
Resident Evil 4: Gold Editionbundle

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Resident Evil 4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Resident Evil 4 worth playing?
Resident Evil 4 has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 144,667 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Resident Evil 4?
Resident Evil 4 takes around 20 hours for the main story and about 43 hours to fully complete.
Is Resident Evil 4 single-player or multiplayer?
Resident Evil 4 supports single player.
What platforms is Resident Evil 4 available on?
Resident Evil 4 is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Resident Evil 4 release?
Resident Evil 4 released on March 24, 2023.
What is Resident Evil 4's age rating?
Resident Evil 4 carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.
Resident Evil 4 - A Landmark Survival Horror Experience