#Resident evil 4 remake review plus#
#Resident evil 4 remake review series#

improvements extend to Ashley as well, who is far less helpless this time around and much easier to command. In a bold move, Capcom has added several new sections where Luis accompanies you and it's so much fun. Moreover, he has amazing situational awareness and can tell when you walk out of his eyesight: When you do return he'll make an 'oh there you are' comment that always got me totally immersed in the moment. But even better, he loves to shoot and stun enemies so you can run up for a roundhouse kick finish-and he'll shout words of encouragement to egg you on. His shots are always on point and he'll regularly pop the heads of attacking enemies. One of the biggest gameplay enhancements is how useful Luis Serra is as an A.I. I've only unlocked eight of the 30 or so available Charms and can't wait to see what other perks I'll eventually unlock. Not only that, but you can acquire Charms and attach up to three of them to your storage case, every one giving you new benefits. Speaking of Leon's iconic Attache case, you can now buy different cases from the Merchant that grant you special perks that provide welcome, general benefits or can really help specific playstyles.

#Resident evil 4 remake review plus#

Examples that come to mind right away are the tighter camera that better follows Leon's movement and no longer has a camera snap back to the centre, plus you can now equip up to eight weapons at a time and reducing the number of times you'll need to open up your Attache case.

Liked: Gameplay Improvements In every way imaginable, the Resident Evil 4 remake improves upon the gameplay of the original. That's not to say the remake doesn't have action moments (it does, and some great ones at that), but as I'll explain in the next section there's a major focus on stealth which dramatically ups the risk/reward factor, adding even more terror to the already tense situations. And what's cool is its huge tonal shift means that it doesn't step on the toes of the original RE4, which has a much greater emphasis on campy moments and is action heavy.

#Resident evil 4 remake review series#

I thoroughly enjoyed the darker tone of Resident Evil 4 which gives it a horror vibe similar to the first two games in the series (two of the best entries!). When you combine dark environments that make it hard to know where enemies are, plus loud audio cues indicating fearsome foes are very close, it's the perfect recipe for heart-pounding moments. Most of the stronger enemies make noises before you see them as well, like hearing the chainsaw motor rumbling, the deep grunts of the El Gigante, or the blade sharpening of the Garrador. It's sometimes not clear exactly where the enemies are, too-are they in the house, on the rooftop, or in the nearby dark forest?-so it can make approaching areas feel pretty intense. The incredible sound design also amplifies the terror in significant ways, such as how the 3D audio lets you hear Ganados all around you repeating strange cultish phrases mentioning 'Las Plagas' or 'Saddler'. The shadows and lighting are impressive and greatly elevate the tension of outdoor scenes since you can often notice the torches or shadows of Ganado villagers, those infected by the Las Plagas parasite, before you can actually see them. It's a massive tonal shift that reverberates throughout the entire campaign, particularly the opening Village chapter that takes place primarily outside. Kennedy arriving at the village during the daytime, the remake has him setting foot at nighttime, and the entire game occurs over one evening. The first major change you'll immediately notice is instead of Leon S. Liked: The Darker Tone It's obvious right from the beginning that Capcom wasn't looking to recreate the entire game scene-by-scene and wanted to shake things up in fundamental ways.