Resident Evil 4 (2023) Reviews

Resident Evil 4 (2023) is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.5 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

The best I can say is that it is an earnest effort at recapturing the magic, and it’s worth checking out. It remains, as it always was, maddeningly inconsistent.

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Andy Robinson
Top Critic
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 is a careful restoration of what remains one of the most compelling action games ever made. The core elements which make the original such a compulsive hit all remain, reminding us that sometimes the secret for these big re-releases is knowing where to remake, and where to remaster.

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95 / 100
Mar 17, 2023

Capcom demonstrates its mastery with the franchise with a title simply second to none in fun. This remake offers maximum respect for everything we liked about the original while leaving us fascinated with its renewed artistic design.

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Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 has been reimagined with a better pace, clearer story, and without all of the bloat that held the original back from reaching perfect.

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Mar 17, 2023

This reimagining includes all the design knowledge of the whole series, from the awkward shuffling tension of the first version to the gory horror of Resident Evil 7

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9.3 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake is a remarkable recreation of the original game, aimed at both the original players and the newcomers.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake has done the impossible, and improved upon a masterpiece in every conceivable way.

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10 / 10
Mar 17, 2023

More than just another port or lazy remake, this version of Resident Evil 4 is everything you could ask for. It looks beautiful, but keeps its original feel. It has improvements that modernise yet don’t detract and, most importantly, is just as much fun now as it was back in 2005. A must-have for both series fan and latecomers.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake does a hell of a job arguing why a video game classic needed a remake. It straddles the line between loyalty to the original and providing a fresh experience better than even Resident Evil 2 Remake did. Pretty much every new gameplay mechanic and design choice leads to a more engaging and enjoyable game. I can't say that it replaces the original, but it's a damn fine companion, and most people wanting to experience RE4 for the first time will likely gravitate to the remake. Either way, it is a must-play for Resident Evil fans, and RE4 Remake is already a strong contender for one of the best games of the year.

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9.4 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 is simply an excellent sequel, a clever remake and a splendid third-person action, easily enjoyed without knowing anything about the rest of the series.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 remake breathes fresh life into the beloved game, delivering a perfect upgrade on the gameplay, story, and aesthetics of a horror classic.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Mar 17, 2023

It is difficult to not be blinded by nostalgia, especially when a game has been part of the ongoing zeitgeist of the franchise for nearly 20 years. Resident Evil 4 Remake is, by intention, an unfaithful love letter. The remake has changed certain story beats, altered movement, overhauled combat and revised the visuals. Those jumping in for the first time in 2023 may not understand the hype surrounding this particular entry in the series, but remember that a lot of modern games owe their DNA to Resident Evil 4, even if they have perfected it since.

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Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 finally gets the remake it deserves: a total reimagining that's every bit as bold and unpredictable as the original.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 17, 2023

It may have been sold on seemingly every platform on the planet, but finally we have a proper remake to the 2005 classic.

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4.6 / 5.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake is a faithful reimagining that brings the beloved survival-horror classic into the modern era with a host of new features, content tweaks and graphical updates.

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9.1 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

A polished remake in every respect. Capcom has done an incredible job of expanding, enhancing, and modernizing a great classic, and the mission has been nailed in full ... minus a few marginal flaws

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9.2 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake certifies Capcom's state of bliss. With a smart re-design of old areas, no more QTEs, knife management and a decisive step forward in graphics and sound design, the immortal classics returns with its best version to date.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4: Remake manages to improve the original proposal becoming one of the best titles in the series by its own merits.

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95 / 100
Mar 17, 2023

Beyond nostalgia and of course, the importance of preserving history, I no longer find much reason to be. Capcom's work is almost impeccable and worthy of everyone's attention.

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92%
Mar 17, 2023

The new Resident Evil 4 is just one of the best game remakes so far. Capcom finds a fantastic way between modernizing the game and implementing new (and more comfortable) features on the one hand and staying true to the classic and various elements that Resi fans have fallen in love with. If you're a fan of the original or just like action-based survival-horror games, you need to play it.

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