The start is a bit rocky as it doesn't ease you back into the story whatsoever and the first area is probably among the weakest in the game at large, but once things get going this is the perfect reminder of why the RE4 remake is so excellent, all in one neat snappy little package. The original Separate Ways just kinda exists in a mildly positive manner compared to its base game in my brain, so the fact that the remake's spin on it is nearly as incredible as the 2023 version is a huge achievement in itself. Not to mention it offers some of the best value you can get for a DLC that I've seen in a hot minute; it basically adds a whole quarter onto the game. Loved it, absolute condensed perfection.