Resident Evil 4 Remake

Resident Evil 4 Remake

March 24, 2023

ActionAdventureHorror PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X

A modern reimagining of the survival horror classic. Leon S. Kennedy rescues the President's daughter.

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91.2

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Critic Reviews (33)

Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"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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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Mar 2023
93.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"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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Aoife Wilson Eurogamer Mar 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

88.0

"Keeping what works while reimagining what doesn&s;t, this is about as good as remakes get."

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Blake Hester Game Informer Mar 2023
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

80.0

"The Resident Evil 4 remake is about everything I could&s;ve wanted."

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Cristian M. Villa Areajugones Mar 2023
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Resident Evil 4 Remake is the perfect representation of how to build the remake of a video game. Absolutely EVERYTHING of the Capcom classic has been recreated with an almost insane technique and taste, and especially those who enjoyed the …"

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

68.0

"Even without its extra game modes, the Resident Evil 4 remake is still phenomenal. It offers nonstop visceral combat and clever changes that help it feel both new and familiar at the same time. The fact that the Resident Evil …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Mar 2023
92.0 /100

"The original was so groundbreaking that it even holds up with the guy today, but this remake shows that there was a lot of room for improvement. It doesn&s;t matter if you knew Leon&s;s original adventure or not, with this …"

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Dan Ryckert Giant Bomb Mar 2023
100.0 /100

"Capcom raises the bar for remakes – again."

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David Jenkins Metro GameCentral Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"More a reimagining than a straight remake but despite the difficulty of recapturing lighting in a bottle, this is both a loving tribute to the original Resident Evil 4 and a great game in its own right."

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Mar 2023
100.0 /100

"Resident Evil 4 is not only a survival horror masterpiece, but also one of the finest video games ever created."

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Elijah Beahm DualShockers Mar 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"Resident Evil 4 Remake asks the bold question of whether you can perfect what many already consider perfection. While fairly competent at the basics, Capcom&s;s latest remake has the least creative energy of its series revivals, leaving you wanting for …"

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Eric Switzer TheGamer Mar 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"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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Gene Park Washington Post Mar 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"The remade “Resident Evil 4” feels more vibrant and present than just another rerelease of a technical product. It’s like reliving a fond memory. It’s like coming back to your childhood bedroom after all these years. Fittingly, the original series …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

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

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James Stephanie Sterling The Jimquisition Mar 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

75.0

"Again though, I really must stress that this is a great game. It’s more serious, and suffers in comparison as a result, but its wealth of additional content, its few minor adjustments to an already terrific combat system, and the …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

96.0

"The Resident Evil 4 remake is a remarkable achievement that walks the fine line between action and horror, appealing to both old and new fans of the series."

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Jez Corden Windows Central Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Resident Evil 4 is a true technical marvel on Xbox Series X, with utterly stunning visuals and wonderful ray-tracing implementations. While the game is a bit thin in the "survival horror" department, Resident Evil 4 is an absolutely spectacular action …"

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Joseph Yaden Inverse Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Resident Evil 4 mixes high-octane action, thrills, scares, and cinematic moments that exemplify what this series does best. If you never played the 2005 original — or any Resident Evil game at all — this is a great place to …"

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Kelsey Raynor VG247 Mar 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

92.0

"I can’t express enough how excited I am to see the community’s reactions to these changes, and to see others experience the story of Resident Evil 4 on such a grand scale for the first time. Sure, there’ll be some …"

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Kurt Indovina GameSpot Mar 2023
100.0 /100

"Capcom raises the bar for what a good remake is and simultaneously preserves Resident Evil 4&s;s legacy as a genre-defining experience and one of the greatest games of all time."

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Leon Hurley GamesRadar+ Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"The combat, while generally excellent, does also have some occasional irritations"

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Luke Albiges TrueAchievements Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

""Resident Evil 4 is brilliant" is a statement that rings as true today as it did almost 20 years ago, with Capcom turning in yet another fantastic remake that revives and, to a degree, reinvents a classic for a new …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Mar 2023
100.0 /100

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

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Mack Ashworth Game Revolution Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"While there are some small niggles that I would have loved to see perfected, this remake exceeds expectations, perfectly balancing the action with the horror and cementing Resident Evil 4 as my favorite game in the series."

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Michael Huber Easy Allies Mar 2023
100.0 /100

"Capcom&s;s new remake of Resident Evil 4 is a masterclass in horror, improving even on the legendary original work."

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Rachel Kaser GamesBeat Mar 2023
90.0 /100

"There is a chance that fans of the original won’t take to this altered version well, and some of the elements in the above section do keep it from being a perfect experience. Even leaving aside the fact that it’s …"

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Rafa Del Río IGN Spain Mar 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

84.0

"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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Rich Stanton Eurogamer Mar 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Resident Evil 4 remake is a great game in its own right, but can&s;t hold a candle to the original."

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Rory Mellon Tom&s;s Guide Mar 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"As a remake, Resident Evil 4 is a seriously impressive conversion of a classic. It packs just about everything that made the original great while sanding down many, but not quite all, of the rough edges."

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Mar 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

97.0

"I say this without reservations: Resident Evil 4 remake improves upon a masterpiece in ways that will make it hard to go back to the original. It might very well be the most perfect horror-action game I’ve ever played."

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Travis Northup IGN Mar 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Resident Evil 4 Remake VR Mode is just about as great as you’d expect, but the base game’s third-person perspective made Capcom’s job a lot harder."

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Tristan Ogilvie IGN Mar 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

97.0

"The Resident Evil 4 remake is the series&s; most relentlessly exciting adventure rebuilt, refined, and realised to the full extent of its enormous potential."

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Mar 2023
75.0 /100

"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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