Resident Evil 4 (2023) Reviews

Resident Evil 4 (2023) is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Apr 14, 2023

That narrative strength is bolstered by a far less tin-eared script than that of the original, a graphical upgrade that goes hard on gothic atmosphere and dread, a well-implemented upgrade system with a new-and-improved ornery British merchant (though the recently introduced optional microtransactions are a black mark against him), and creatures that still have a few unforeseen surprises up their sleeves. While this world is familiar to veterans of the original game, Capcom knows exactly when to subvert expectations to ratchet up tension.

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PCMag
Top Critic
Mar 21, 2023

Capcom faithfully recreates and reimagines the legendary Resident Evil 4 by improving the graphics, tightening the gameplay, and keeping the original game's core scares and charms intact.

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_SutterCane
Top Critic
8 / 10
Mar 17, 2023

Revisiting such another cult classic game, after the remake of Resident Evil 2, wasn't an easy task. In the end, Capcom did a fantastic job and Resident Evil 4 Remake is easily one the best episodes ever released.

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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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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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93 / 100
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 shows what a really good remake is made of and offers the best and extremely versatile action horror, even for newcomers.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake is further proof that Capcom knows exactly what made these games so beloved in the first place, and longtime fans will find a lot to love in this brilliant recreation of the 2005 classic.

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Liked-a-lot
Mar 17, 2023
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8 / 10
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake improves on the visuals, mechanics, and moment-to-moment experience of one of the best games ever made, but the source material casts an inescapable shadow, both in its renown and its treatment of its leading woman.

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Jeremy Penter
Top Critic
Buy
Mar 17, 2023
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9 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Exciting, recognizable and modern, Resident Evil 4 is the example of how to make a remake.

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Mar 17, 2023

Following in the footsteps of its other remakes, Capcom smashes Resident Evil 4 out of the park. The gameplay, controls, and story are all wonderfully familiar yet still feel updated and fresh. The remake cranks the ambiance up to a 12, and tension serves as a constant companion while you make your way through the game's gorgeously rejuvenated world.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 is not only better than the original game, but it's simply the best Resident Evil game out there.

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9 / 10
Apr 14, 2023

How do you remake a classic? Like this. Resident Evil 4 Remake is a superb action horror game that lovingly recreates and updates the original for modern audiences - and it should be on every gaming fan's shelf.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 was a marvel when it was released back in 2005 and Resident Evil 4 Remake follows the same path. It’s pure perfection from beginning to end and groundbreaking with its backend improvements and details. Capcom has hit another home run with this one.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake is a perfect action game with some really heavy atmosphere. This classic game is now in top form and will take your breath away. What’s more, it’s perfectly in line with previous remakes – we’re witnessing an excellent new chapter in this series’ history.

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Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 improves on the original by changing the story just enough to keep players guessing, and adding new details that help with bringing the game more in line with the remakes of the previous two games, leading into the newer games in the series like Resident Evil VII and Resident Evil: Village. However, there are times when you can see the age of the original creep in, and some lazy asset use too, not to mention there are some bad graphical glitches in the review copies that I pray are fixed with the day one patch. Taking my personal bias out of this was hard, but I still couldn't see it as the masterpiece everyone else will be calling it.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 translates a game already revered into an absolute masterpiece. The tension is heightened and the combat is stronger than ever, all while still maintaining the corny dialogue and humour that the original game was known for. While there are a few minor aspects missing, Resident Evil 4 is a strong example of what any remake should be and is well worth your time.

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Ben Salter
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

The Resident Evil 4 remake is a darker, more intense and safely faithful remake of one of the greatest games of all time. It’s the best way to play for new players with updated controls and a modern styling. It avoids the missteps of RE3 remake by staying very true to its source material – so close that it's reluctant to make improvements for fear of changing too much.

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90%
Mar 17, 2023

A remake full of changes and adjustments that stays true to the spirit of the original, Resident Evil 4 can't be seen as anything but a complete success. Some may malign what's missing, but the areas that have been added or expanded more than make up for what's been taken out. This is brilliant stuff.

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