Resident Evil 4 It’s not just any game. We’re talking about one of the most legendary works of survival horror and the industry in general. Therefore, making a remake of such a marvel from scratch is not at all an easy task.
will have reached Capcom that the renewal of the classic 2005 is up to the task? Stay tuned for this analysis to help you solve the unknown.
What you already knew won’t help you.
Resident Evil 4 remake is not just limited to a graphical update. There are so many new and reinvented things that even those of you who know the original like the back of your hand You will feel it as a 100% different experience. There are new monsters, and those already known have undergone notable overhauls, giving us more discomfort. I couldn’t help giving them melee blows while they’re immobilized.
Similarly, each area has been modified or enlarged so much so that – not all of them – it will be difficult for us to recognize them. We also locate areas never seen before, not out of tune at all. Unfortunately, others have been removed. Yet almost everything is present and what is missing is not much missed.
As for the weapons, there is not much difference from the classic, except for novelties such as the dart launcher. The most notable changes are the knife and the bulletproof vest, which are now worn out and need to be repaired. Besides, If we don’t need a weapon or accessory at a specific time, we can keep it in the “chest” by typewriters.
Scenario and characters rewritten, but without losing the essence
The narrative, roughly speaking, is the same but with slight variations. More or less everything that happens is similar. However, the scenes have been edited to make them more meaningful or spectacular.
The same thing happens with the characters. A good example is that of Louis Serre, which now accompanies us for more sections of the adventure. EITHER Ashley Grahambeing much more independent, with improved artificial intelligence and without a health bar.
A sublime job was done in the dubbing. This time, this -really not so- problem of the won Spanish with a “latino” accent. It is up to the user to choose the language of the voices.
Much more emphasis on horror
if you remember, Resident Evil 4 It wasn’t a game that just produced genuine terror beyond getting on our nerves in some chapters. That has completely changed in this facelift. In this remake, the emphasis on terror is much more evident. There are totally dark areas where without the flashlight Leonyou would see absolutely nothing.
The remarkable work done both in the sound section and in the graphics contributes to aggravate this feeling of fear. Each environment looks truly outrageous and each element emits its own characteristic and realistic sound.
The combat knife, our best ally in the remake of Resident Evil 4
The combat knife becomes even more relevant in Resident Evil 4 redo. Can now be used to counter enemy attacks or finish them off. Also, if we spend money, the damage it inflicts can be increased. The counterattack appears when you press the indicated button just when receiving an attack, or if we have been caught. It is difficult to master for the first instance, but once done, it will save us countless troubles.
The finisher is performed by immobilizing the target, killing them instantly and thus spending less ammo. Another new mechanic is stealth. If we approach an enemy without being seen, we can instantly execute him with a knife. It is possible to take more common and less effective knives found on the map as a replacement for the combat knife, if it is broken.
The peddler and the petitions
The peddler is a very important piece in the odyssey of Leon For Europe, so he revisits us in this reinvention. Although he has some news to highlight.
To start, thanks to it we can buy weapons and various objects, improve weapons and sell resources to obtain money. Before selling treasures, it is advisable to take into account the jewels to be mounted. According to our choice we will receive more or less pesetas.
Let’s go with the most curious addition, and that is that Throughout the adventure, we will see requests. They are presented in the form of notes scattered throughout the chapters, and in these we are asked to render service to someone. At the end of these missions, we will be rewarded with spinels that can be exchanged for special items.
Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Renewed Amulets and Shooting Range
The shooting range returns. Starting with the most basic, in this shooting gallery the theme is not the wonbut pirates and sailors, being the pirates the objectives and the sailors the targets that we must avoid in order not to lose points. Shoot all possible targets and get the most points is what we have to do.
And what is the price for scoring a lot of points in this mini-game? Well, silver and gold tokens redeemable for amulets. They are Hanging figures for the briefcase that give us different and interesting advantages. If you want to make the trip a little easier, you’ll need it.
Exploration, Backtracking, and Collectibles
As happened in Village, backtracking is something to consider. There are treasures that are impossible to collect when you see them, so we will have to keep moving forward to find the precise thing and return to where it was, finally allowing us to open it. Requests also sometimes require us to return to areas that have already been completed to fill them. There’s no fast travel, but you won’t have to make long trips either.
If we explore properly, we will find more resources used for create ammunition or grenades, among other objects. In case of high difficulty, crafting becomes essential. Pay attention to inventory space, which is limited and we will often have to order it or spend goods to make room.
The mythical breakable figurines, divided into 16, they reappear. On this occasion these are statuettes of Ramon Salazar well hidden, but emits a characteristic sound if we are close. They are used to unlock certain extras and achievements.
puzzles. They can never miss in the saga
To the saga resident Evil it is not only characterized by action and survival. It has always had many puzzles that make us pause for a moment to think and exercise our minds. The fourth installment didn’t leave any puzzles behind either, so It is obvious that his remake takes them into account and even perfects them.
Without having too high a difficulty, most of them will entertain us for a few moments, and the rewards are usually very juicy. Of course, there are optional and required puzzles to get you started.
In summary, the Resident Evil 4 remake is much more than a REmake
With all that, is this a good remake of Resident Evil 4? The short answer is yes. The long is that It is one of the best ever made in the history of video games. If you ask me, I would say he is surely the best.
The task facing Capcom was quite complicated. It’s not easy to successfully recreate one of the industry’s most important works and keep gamers happy, and even less to achieve it from afar.
The bone amazing graphics and sound; the bone renewed and new environments, such as enemies and puzzles that make the experience very different to the original; behind the scenes Ashley oh Louis much more interesting characters where to enough replayability which brings us endless pleasure, are just a glimpse of what awaits you. All this with the addition of small and entertaining side missions.
The only negative point that might scratch you is the lack of campaign There is Wong: different paths. I’m aware of the rumors of him leaving later this year, but as nothing has been confirmed yet, I’m tentatively commenting on that as the only key negative.
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Resident Evil 4
Pro.
- Impeccable graphics and sound sections with sublime optimization
- Totally new areas and others renovated, although familiar
- Ashley is no longer so dependent and her artificial intelligence has been improved
- A lot of replayability, as usual in the saga
- The peddler’s demands lend an interesting dynamism and perspective to the adventure
Contra.
- Ada Wong’s campaign is missing. We don’t know if this could happen in the future
I’ve been playing video games for as long as I can remember, so you could say I like talking about it.
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