Resident Evil 4 Remake could be a template for developers looking to update their classic titles. Based on early reviews, Capcom’s new old horror game is doing just fine.
After Dead Space’s excellent remake debuted earlier this year, you’d think it would be a long time before anyone could match Electronic Arts’ work in terms of quality. Meanwhile, less than two months later, Capcom has taken up the gauntlet with Resident Evil 4 Remake. Such conclusions can be drawn after reading the first reviews.
At the time of writing this news on Opencritic average score of Resident Evil 4 Remake given by industry professionals, it’s an impressive 93/100 (based on 70 reviews). in metacriticism the PlayStation 5 version of the revamped version of the iconic horror game also scored 93/100 (based on 85 reviews).
Resident Evil 4 Remake – early reviews
- IGN- 10/10
- Game point – 10/10
- Push Square – 10/10
- PlayStation Lifestyle – 10/10
- Giant Bomb – 5/5
- VG247 – 5/5
- Game Informer – 9.5/10
- Nexus Game – 9.5/10
- Gaming Radar – 4.5/5
- WCtech – 8.5/10
- – Game News – 8/10
According to commentators Resident Evil 4 is an example of a near-perfect remake. While retaining the spirit of the original, Capcom tweaked the weaker elements (which, by the way, were few), elevating the game to new heights. The improvement was mostly in combat, where enemies gained a bit more energy over the years..
Critics also praise the beautiful images.which are in no way inferior to current standards. A curiosity are new elements, enriching the well-known story.. As a result, the horror should appeal to both fans of the original and people who are just starting their adventure with the series.
One reviewer even pointed out that Resident Evil 4 Remake might be one of the top contenders for the 2023 Game of the Year award. Considering the considerable competition this year, such a statement alone speaks volumes.
Finally, remember that the full version of Resident Evil 4 Remake will debut on March 24 on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X/S. You can still play the demo.