Patient zero for dogshit genre of games where you walk down corridors for 7 hours and shoot the same guys over and over and over again because you are stupid and we cant trust you to use ur brain or anything we have to jingle keys in your face every 30 minutes to keep you engaged and theres no room for an interesting narrative or gameplay or anything just shoot the guys dude just go shoot more guys it's ok you get health and ammo for shooting the guys so you don't have to do anything else but shoot the guys

Resident Evil 4 is amazing. It's a pretty big shift from having just played Signalis, being much more linear and action based with extremely simple puzzles. Looking into the rest of the series, as this is my first Resident Evil game, I've learned this is a turning point in the series for those same reasons. I really love the old tank controls and shooting mechanics introduced in this game. They're really charming, and the awkwardness in getting used to them can ramp up tense situations. However, they become pretty comfy and satisfying once you get used to them. The management of supplies is really enjoyable and encourages you to be as resourceful as possible to conserve ammo and health amidst the hordes of enemies the game throws at you. This game does horror really well, and while a part of me wishes there was more of it, I appreciate it being well spread out between more action-based segments as to not wear out the player. Ashley isn't with you for too much of the game, but I found the parts where she is enjoyable. She gives you another thing to manage and those parts are among the more exciting ones in the game. While long at around 16 hours for a playthrough, the game is really well paced and I enjoyed the narrative thoroughly. Playing the previous games is not necessary to appreciate RE4's story. I really love Leon, he's just exactly what I wanted from the character. Little silly quips and stuff to break the tension every now and then. Graphics hold up really well for its age, and the sound design is peak - especially the music. One of the most solid and cohesive gaming experiences I've ever had.

"Little rough, don't you think?"

This game tries to be many things, but it certainly does not feel like a Resident Evil title; unless of course you think the series should feel like a wacky big blockbuster treasure hunting adventure. RE4 had gone through a couple iterations in the 6 years it was in development, starting off as one project that then eventually became Devil May Cry. It seems every game in development during this time had a similar feel to it.

I played this after playing 1 through 3, and I legit almost dropped it. Starting off the game in a palette of brown was insulting to look at; the dialogue took me out of the scenario I found myself in; and the core gameplay loop did not click with me; however, I did enjoy seeing Ashley cheer me on as I shot at infected Europeans.

Resident Evil 4 and its consequences have been a disaster for the Resident Evil series and Capcom.

No nostalgia bias here. I quite literally just beat the game (April 13, 2023). I loved every second of it. I was worried I wouldn't like the gameplay at first cause it felt weird to me, but after I adjusted I loved it. I never got bored a single time. I never complained once. Everything about this game was just so damn good. The fact it's almost 20 years old at the time of me writing this. It holds up insanely well. It doesn't look bad, the voice acting really isn't bad for the time. I seriously don't have any negatives. 10/10 to me. I do plan on getting the remake one day, but no time soon. I only paid $6 for this on PS5. Damn good deal. I honestly don't think I'll like the remake as much. Mainly cause of the gameplay differences and the fact I'll know what's coming, but I assume it'll be good too.