Capcom’s latest big remake is here, so no doubt many of you can’t wait to dive into it and begin the journey to rescue the president’s daughter from the dark cult of Los Illuminados as a fearless Leon S. Kennedy. With the release of this new version, we’ve taken our game for analysis and compiled some tips and tricks that will help you overcome the trials and tribulations of Deep Spain.
Priorities: Improve your health as soon as possible
It might seem like a no-brainer in almost every video game, but in Resident Evil 4 it’s absolutely paramount to check everything out before you get to the later parts of the game. As the story progresses, you’ll see enemies spawn in larger numbers, are equipped with more lethal weapons, and hit harder, so having a sizable health bar to play with will be the difference between getting three kills or two kills. When you find yourself cornered by a band of Ganados, a large health bar will be your best ally.
As for healing items, try always mix with yellow grass to increase the total of hit points. At first, the combination of this herb with green or red is vital to support the journey and the fight against the Ganados.
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Collect gems to upgrade treasures and bathe in pesetas
Throughout the story, you will loot all kinds of items that you can sell to the Peddler and get quite a few pesetas. Although some treasures and relics can be sold without problems, in others you can insert gems to increase their value considerably. So, to ensure a constant supply of coins, the best thing to do is to save your gems specifically to put them in these treasure troves. After all, why sell three sapphires for 12,000 pesetas when you can sell a gold cup encrusted with three of the same gems for triple? Never sell unboxed treasures. And you’ll thank us when you’re done.
And one more tip on this: in the section where you control Ashley in the Castle, try to open all the treasure chests with her bunch of keys. Take your time to go around and search them all. This is vital if you want to get 100% of the game, because when you rescue Leon you go through the same area again, but if you haven’t opened the chests you won’t be able to get their contents.
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Expand the briefcase whenever you can
Inventory management has always been one of the most interesting core mechanics in the Resident Evil series, and this remake uses the most modern version, letting you play with an item’s position and rotation to maximize how much you can carry. But there comes a time when the available space just isn’t enough, and when that time comes you’ll wish you had spent your hard-earned pennies on a bigger suitcase instead of that TMP you had your eye on.
Use the Left stick to reposition the whole case, which although it sometimes has to be done manually, works very well. And don’t be afraid to send a weapon to the “store” when you have nothing to install – it will magically teleport to the trunk of any typewriter and you can pick it up.
Remember: buy a bigger case, carry more weapons and get more Ganados. It’s easy.
This old dog has learned a few games
Perhaps one of the most notable differences we noticed between the original Resident Evil 4 from 2005 and this remake is that at Capcom, even though they want to base the game on a dystopian version of Spain, they don’t allow more use of “picaresque”.
Let me explain. In Resident Evil 4 you could take advantage of the cracks to shoot between them and thus easily kill some enemies, but in the remake this is no longer the case, and in fact there are enemies that appear out of nowhere, smashing this “magic” of the first a little. . Be careful when shooting through gaps or slits, as these Enlightened already know this strategy and they can punish you for it.
The rocket launcher, sacred hand to kill the bosses
There will come a time when you meet the peddler and realize he is selling a real rocket launcher. Most likely its price will shock you (80,000 pesetas…from before), but let us tell you that there is a good reason these things are so expensive. Rocket Launchers (RPGs) do absurd damage and are ideal for almost instantly taking out that boss that’s been giving you trouble for half an hour. Besides the price, the second “con” of these weapons is that they are single-use, so every rocket counts. Otherwise, you will throw 80,000 ‘peels’ in the trash.
Don’t be afraid to sell your disused weapons
Based on the tips above, you might be wondering, “How am I going to be able to afford a rocket launcher or some of these weapon upgrades? I saved every penny, sold my gemstones and I still broke.” Well, the easiest solution is to stop stockpiling weapons. Leon doesn’t need three unique pistols or two shotguns: one of each is enough. When you have a better option on the table, sell the old one and replace it with the latest model. If you have a few upgrades for your weapons, you’ll probably find that some of them are worth a fortune, so think of them as investments that you can pay back later in the game.
The dart gun: the best weapon in Resident Evil 4 Remake
You have to be honest with yourself and recognize that the Rocket Launcher is the most “cheated” weapon in history, and Capcom knows it. Therefore, in Resident Evil Remake, they took their time to redesign a new weapon balanced with its potential and made us rethink even the way we play. and there he enters the dart gun.
If you level it up a bit the darts have a lot of impact and knock enemies back and also unless you are shooting very high or in the sky you can recover spent ammo. And you can also throw mines with it. The only downside is that it’s very slow, but if you get used to the times, it’s great.
Enjoy it all. There is always a solution with each type of weapon
Now that the lake is fully navigable, we can take advantage of a little “trick” of the game and take advantage of the boat’s infinite harpoons to ward off some enemies.
The rifle can also be used for boss fights. Although the most normal thing is that we take advantage of it in medium-long distance combat, the truth is that it is also useful in close encounters, since the peephole can be removed. This leaves you with the “standard” which allows you to aim better and faster, while doing massive damage.
Weapon upgrades, only for level up
Speaking of weapon upgrades, since you don’t have an unlimited amount of coins, don’t waste your money on upgrades for the “wrong” weapons. While it might seem like a good idea to max out reload speed or improve magazine capacity on basic weapons, you’ll get better things over time, like Red9 on pistols. Then you better focus on damage and fire rate along the way. After all, when resources are scarce, why fire two shots if one is enough? Improves damage, ignores the rest.
Take advantage of the resources at your fingertips
Again, this may sound silly to say, but since we’re all hoarders, it needs to be mentioned. Your resources should be used, not hoarded. So, instead of saving that gunpowder or even that fish you’ve been saving for three chapters, craft ammo or recover health. Although the peddler only cares about your money, his motto can also be implied here. Your resources will be of no use to you if you are dead.
There’s nothing wrong with running for your life
You take on a gang of Ganados, hold Leon’s trusty weapon in your hands, and feel like an action hero. Do not pull not a single bullet. Save ammo and run, and save those bullets for when you really need them. Resident Evil 4 enemies keep respawning sometimes, so the last thing you want is to waste lead at full speed. Save ammo, use your legs and run safely. There is nothing wrong with that.
We hope these tips help you take on, for the first time or again, Resident Evil 4, Capcom’s masterpiece coming to PC and consoles today.