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Zombies have always fascinated us, whether through films, books or comics. But they captivated us even more when they made the jump to video games, quickly becoming one of our favorite genres. They won our hearts with guts, blood and, of course, a good story.
Capcom was able to capitalize on this passion for zombies and created one of its most memorable sagas: Resident Evil, known in Japan as Biological risk. The franchise grabbed our attention from the start, focusing on survival against these creatures and revealing the dark secrets of Umbrella company. During several deliveries he remained faithful to this approach, until an unexpected turning point arrives with a delivery that marks a before and after…
Resident Evil 4, the game that changed everything in 2005
the saga resident Evil It followed a fairly standard control and gameplay pattern, adapted to the technical limitations of the time. However, after several successful sequels, Capcom decided to give these conventions a radical turn.
That's how he was born Resident Evil 4who completely broke with everything before. The game left behind the purest terror and reduced mobility, opting for a more action-oriented approach and deadly combat. It introduced a new shoulder-mounted camera and a large arsenal to take on the infected, radically changing the gaming experience.
This change was so radical that, at first, it seemed like a completely different title that had little to do with the original saga. However, the success was resounding. Resident Evil 4 was released on January 11, 2005 exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube.. Given its popularity, it was quickly adapted to other systems.
The most impressive thing is that, twenty years after its release, the game is still a reference. It has been ported to a multitude of platforms and devices, remaining relevant generation after generation. Additionally, Capcom has paid homage to its legacy with a remake that lives up to the impact of the original.
But Resident Evil 4 didn't just reinvent its own saga; It also influenced the entire video game industry. Many of their innovations have inspired other developers, as can be seen in titles like Dead Space or Gears of War. For all these reasons, today we are celebrating a title that marked the history of video games and laid the foundations for future generations.
Happy 20th anniversary, Resident Evil 4, from Generation Xbox!
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