Zombie-rific

Resident Evil 4Rating 455Developer CapcomPublisher CapcomPlatform PC XBO PS5Price PC Rs 3599 Consoles Rs 4299Capcom did a remarkable job on the remake of Resident Evil 2 and 3 not only bringing the game up to modern standards but improving it and removing any problems it had in the past So it was inevitable that Resident Evil 4 RS4 would get a similar treatmentThe 2023 remake of this 2005 game is actually spectacular It might be better than the last two remakes which is saying something Considering the source material which was great to begin with Capcom didnrsquot really need to dig deep to create a better game They did it anywaySpeaking of the source material RS4 is a survival horror game where you control Leon a special agent who has to rescue the US presidentrsquos daughter from a remote village The villagers are of course zombies thanks to some mindcontrolling parasites Leon has to solve puzzles and fight his way through the entire gameThe cutscenes and the overall story are very good much better than I remember them being It is a 2005 game so it was played a while back and I certainly missed a thing or two the first time around For firsttime players Resident Evilrsquos story might feel more familiar because a lot of popular games and media have borrowed elements from it including the overall feeling of dread when you walk through its eerily dark environment being unable to shake the feeling that something is lurking just beyond the shadowsThe update is definitely a treat for anyone who has played the game Not only is the remake about nostalgia it is also about making the game better The most improved is the combat The developers have taken significant steps to make the game feel snappier Weapons and controls for combat seem more fluid making the game flow much better akin to newer games in the genreI am not sure if itrsquos the remake or if the original was like this as well but the game has a good variety of zombies that you need to strategise to take down Especially if you are facing several at the same time you canrsquot get away with just a wellplaced headshot Closing in for a melee kill is also very satisfying and ammo is also very limited which means you must ration them out especially for the big boss fights The strategic elements of Resident Evil 4 are satisfying and there isnrsquot much attempt to go easy on you even in the easiest mode You can also upgrade your weapons and even buy better weapons from the weapons merchant itrsquos a good way to get rid of stuff you donrsquot need and buy a few more rounds for your goto weaponsSince this is a remake graphics have also gotten a significant boost This means everything from the zombies to Leon himself look sharp Many areas have also been unlocked for exploration so you can go around looking for hidden treasures and more puzzles maybe trouble Ashley the US Presidentrsquos daughter is also not an idiot anymore So missions where you have to keep her alive are significantly less annoying to playOverall Resident Evil 4 is a nice dip into the nostalgia pool for gamers who have played the game before There are welcome changes and improvements that make the classic more playable For new players it is a chance to explore and enjoy Resident Evil 4 in a more modern skin While things might be similar to other Zombie games remember that Resident Evil 4 was here first It is a bit expensive but the game is practically new so I feel it is still worth the asking price