Resident Evil 4 Reviews

Resident Evil 4 is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Oct 31, 2024

The Resident Evil 4 brings a new intensity to this survival horror classic. Enhanced visuals, updated gameplay, and careful story adjustments make it a must-play for any horror fan. Capcom’s use of the RE Engine delivers a hauntingly immersive experience, from environmental details to chilling soundscapes. Whether you’re revisiting Leon’s mission or encountering it for the first time, this remake offers everything you could want from a modern horror game.

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9 / 10
Jul 27, 2023
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85 / 100
Mar 29, 2023

Only fools never change their minds, and I must belong to this unenviable category since the Resident Evil 4 Remake hasn't changed my opinion on Capcom's title, which I still consider one of the most overrated ever. But it would be foolish not to acknowledge the excellent work by Capcom in this remake. Like the second and third entries in the survival horror series (more shooter than horror in this case), the remake is highly praised for its refined gameplay, enhanced narrative that highlights the character cast, and technical aspects that meet current standards, despite being cross-gen. Sure, not everything is perfect, with the notable absence of Separate Ways, but the overall quality of the package is undeniable.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2023

Resident Evil 4 is a masterfully streamlined reimagining of Leon and Ashley's 18 years of the original adventure. It smartly evolves several aspects of that game to make it more exciting to the modern audience. By doing all this, it once again cements itself as the greatest action horror game of all time.

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10 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2021

‎Resident Evil 4 is still a marvel.‎‎ Its history, villains, characters and everything that surrounds it have made the title one of the great must-sees of the genre. Despite not having aged too well, it continues to be a benchmark of the genre and a game that marked a before and after when launched on the market. Now it remains only to hope that Resident Evil 4 Remake is a reality and that, who knows, it picks up the baton of its predecessor taking the GOTY.‎

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Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Jan 17, 2020

It may not be the definitive version of Resident Evil 4, but it is still a fun one nonetheless.

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A-
Jul 31, 2019

Resident Evil 4 HD absolutely needs to be in everyone’s Switch library.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jul 22, 2019

As the game's iconic merchant might say, buy at your own discretion, especially when there are "a lot of good things on sale" elsewhere on the Nintendo eShop.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 6, 2019

Resident Evil 4 on the Switch is the same cult game that redefined horror games, almost to a fault. While still enjoyable, it does show its age with no improvements on its stale control scheme.

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4.5 / 5.0
May 27, 2019

To date, Resident Evil 4 remains one of the best titles in the franchise, with the Switch version being even better. Despite not being the best looking version of the game, the ability to play it on the go is a massive plus. Sure, the lack of gyro controls is a shame but it doesn't detract from an amazing series. That being said, returning fans really have no reason to return to it, as it's the same game as before.

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10 / 10.0
May 25, 2019

Should you buy Resident Evil 4 again? If portable Resident Evil 4 is something you are even mildly wanting, then yes. If you have never owned Resident Evil 4 before, then yes. If water is something you can't live without, then yes. See what I'm trying to say here? Sure, there is nothing new added to the game, but does it really need anything new? This may be the eleventh time that Resident Evil 4 has been re-released, but that's fine. The game still holds up great today and plays perfectly on Nintendo's console, albeit without motion controls.

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Spaziogames
Top Critic
6.5 / 10.0
May 23, 2019

Resident Evil 4 on Nintendo Switch it's always a masterpiece, and still the same port we have seen on every other platform.

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75 / 100
May 22, 2019

If it had motion controls, we would be talking about one of the best versions of one of the best games ever made. Without them, this is just a portable Resident Evil 4 (and honestly, that is pretty good).

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9.5 / 10.0
May 21, 2019

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8 / 10
May 21, 2019

Resident Evil 4 is one of the best video games of all time, and if you’ve somehow managed to avoid it all these years, the Switch edition is a decent, convenient way to catch up – but the fact that the Wii Edition still has a legitimate claim as the 'definitive' version proves irksome. Handheld mode is the biggest draw here and that’s not only where the game’s ageing visuals work best, but also where its control scheme makes the most sense.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 21, 2019

If that seems like a minor thing to make my biggest complaint, you'd be right; the faults in Resident Evil 4 don't add up to very much. It's astonishing just how well RE4 has held up after nearly fifteen years, but it still managed to draw me in and keep me playing no matter what intermittent problems I ran into. There's a reason this game has been so celebrated over the years, and if you're like me and have been ignoring it for over a decade, then there's no better time to see what the big deal is than right now.

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May 21, 2019

Even in 2019, this is still Capcom’s crowning achievement and a master class in game design

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May 21, 2019

Resident Evil 4 is still as timeless as ever, but due to its high price-point on Switch, we suggest waiting for a sale before pulling the trigger on this one.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 28, 2017

The best way to play Resident Evil 4 requires taking a time machine back to its time and place in 2005. A myriad of ports, especially on the Switch, continue to provide a more practical method. From a historical standpoint or modern approach, Resident Evil 4 remains one of the finest ways to survive horror.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2016

A classic survival-action-horror that redefined the franchise and scared the hell out of us!