Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
On January 11, 2005, Capcom released Resident Evil 4a Nintendo GameCube exclusive that instantly became one of the best and most beloved video games of all time. Twenty years later, Capcom and its fans fondly remember this classic adventure that changed gaming forever.
the official Vampire Account on Twitter/X This photo was published to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its founding Resident Evil 4 they asked fans when they played Leon Kennedy’s adventure for the first time. Naturally, players around the world responded with their personal opinions and anecdotes about the game, confirming that the gaming community still loves and appreciates it. Resident Evil 4Even now, 20 years after its release.
These may seem like unusual reactions to those who somehow haven’t experienced RE4 on their own or replayed it in decades, but this is a nearly flawless third-person shooter/survival horror game that has aged surprisingly well. Yes, Capcom released a modern, high-quality remake in 2023, but there’s a reason why most fans think so Just an idea a Resident Evil 4 A remake was unnecessary: Because the original game from 2005 is still absolutely amazing.
Resident Evil 4’s turbulent development was worth it
In the 1990s, Shinji Mikami wanted to create something new Vampire A sequel to the (then) new PlayStation 2 console, and although the final game he and his team came up with was amazing, its development process was so long and complex that they had to scrap three different versions of the game, known as “Mist” and “Hook Man” and “Hallucination”. Oddly enough, at some point, Hideki Kamiya came up with the idea of A Vampire The game is centered around demons and melee combat, however Capcom and the rest of its team thought this was very different and unique They turned it into its own series, and the project became what we now know as the original devil may cry.
Capcom and Mikami are finally released Resident Evil 4 Released January 11, 2025 exclusively for Nintendo GameCube. The game was part of the “Capcom Five”, a collaboration between the company and Nintendo that aimed to create high-quality exclusives for the GameCube. It goes without saying that Resident Evil 4 was the highlight of this collaboration, and its massive critical and commercial success prompted Capcom to port it to other consoles, such as the PlayStation 2 (Even if Mikami originally opposed this idea)
What made Resident Evil 4 an exceptional video game for its time?
It may be easy to forget nowadays, but the third-person shooter genre wasn’t as beloved or popular in the early 2000s as it is now. This is because Resident Evil 4 The game was responsible for revitalizing the genre by introducing a new over-the-top perspective that allowed for easier exploration, more precise shooting during combat segments and an overall more relaxed experience compared to its predecessors, which featured fixed camera angles. Resident Evil 4 It was so revolutionary that it inspired many beloved third-person shooters, e.g Gears of war, Anonymous: Drake’s net worth and Dead space.
But success RE4 This can’t be entirely attributed to its over-the-top perspective since the rest of the game is absolutely gorgeous as well. Leon S. Kennedy is a fascinating but charming main character. The villains and bosses are annoying and scary. RE4 Keep the atmosphere dark and suspenseful (even if it leans too much into the action). Its prime setting in rural Spain is unique and unforgettable, full of clever moments and surprising secrets. Most importantly, it knows how to reward players who complete the main campaign multiple times, and that means it It has a great replay factor. All these elements together have made players around the world fall in love with it Resident Evil 4.
The game that shaped the entire Resident Evil series (for better and for worse)
Resident Evil 4 It is a relatively controversial game among Vampire Fans. On the one hand, this was a quality product that helped popularize the IP further and later influenced the gameplay of its beloved modern installments, such as Remake of Resident Evil 2 or Resident Evil Village. On the other hand, many people blame Resident Evil 4Action-oriented gameplay for the ultimate decline of the franchise. Capcom has tried desperately to catch lightning twice, with a divisive Resident Evil 5 and a lackluster one Resident Evil 6. The franchise will be going through a difficult phase until its release Resident Evil 7: Biohazard in 2017, bringing it back to its survival horror roots.
No matter what you think about the impact RE4 In the franchise, there’s no denying how amazing and impactful this game truly is. As a result of this reputation, it didn’t take long for Capcom to release a modern remake in 2023, known simply as Resident Evil 4 Remake. Despite the fact that many fans thought this remake was unnecessary (because the original game was so outdated), it turned out to be another amazing experience (One of the best games of 2023) Which was reviewed and sold very well.
In my personal opinion, Resident Evil 4 remake It is an amazing game that gives a long time Vampire A refreshing new way to re-experience the classic Leon Kennedy adventure, but it’s not a true replacement for the original. If you’re interested in experiencing all of this for yourself, you should definitely give the 2005 releases a try Resident Evil 4 And 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake Separately, one by one. So, what do you think about this game, and what are your personal memories of it?
Destructoid is supported by our fans. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our affiliate policy
