This review contains spoilers

Going into this game i didn’t think i’d be into Resident Evil, i knew nothing about the franchise other than action and zombies, and i wanted to know what the hype about RE4 was about (thanks to all the cool edits of Leon and Ada). And i enjoyed it; what it lacks in story it makes up for in crisp, cinematic cutscenes and combat. My favorite part about the game was managing my suitcase inventory, upgrading weapons and selling items at the Merchant. I only wish there was more Luis and Ada because Leon and Ashley aren’t nearly as interesting to me. Leon is as stoic and soulless as a brick wall, Ashley is a damsel in distress, and the whole cult storyline behind the virus felt a little empty. Ada and Luis stole the few scenes they were in and i was in utter disbelief at Luis’s surprising, unceremonious death. The RE4 remake favours action above anything else, which isn’t a problem for me but i do like to get to know the characters i’m working with and delve deeper into story.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024


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