Resident Evil 4 Remake review roundup: here’s what critics are saying about the remake

Resident Evil 4 Remake has received a lot of positive responses from critics. Here's what they are saying ahead of the game's release.

• By Kshiteej Naik -
Published On: March 21, 2023

Capcom is set to release Resident Evil 4 Remake on March 24th, which reimagines one of the most iconic games in the series. The remake will feature improved visuals and several gameplay enhancements. It also introduces the classic game to a newer generation of consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. While there are many new elements in the remake, the game stays faithful to the original. Many critics have already published reviews of Resident Evil 4 Remake, and the response has been mostly positive. Check out what critics are saying about Resident Evil 4 Remake:

Resident Evil 4 Remake review roundup

• IGN – "Whether you're a fan of the original or a newcomer with a hankering for some action-heavy horror of the highest quality, Resident Evil 4 is like a parasite-riddled Spaniard: a total no-brainer. Its combat is friction-free but no less stress-inducing thanks to its ferocious cast of creatures, its story rapidly shuttles through a series of action scenes that are diverse in structure but uniformly unwavering in intensity, and its world is rich in detail and full of fun and often snarling surprises. Its improvements over the original are too numerous to list, from the simple quality of life changes to completely overhauled boss fight mechanics, and with the exception of the disappointingly diminished personality of the merchant, the team at Capcom has barely put a foot wrong."
• PCGamer – "Resident Evil 4 re-invented third-person action, and ever since it came out I've been waiting for another game to blow the bloody doors off in the way it did. But this is not the heir to Resident Evil 4, so much as a tribute. Resident Evil 4 remake is merely a great third-person action game that, sadly, takes too much inspiration from what followed: Rather than what started it all in the first place."
• Gamespot – "Capcom has masterfully created a new version of a beloved game and continues to blaze a trail with its Resident Evil remakes. As the Resident Evil 2 remake before it, the studio has used advancements in technology and design to modernize an iconic survival-horror and action game by placing emphasis on capturing the spirit of the original, and respectfully evoking the same sense of atmosphere and tone that the original developers aspired to. At the same time, it empowers the player with thrilling new mechanics and places challenges in their way to test their mastery of them. In that respect, the remake stands as a re-envisioning of its past rather than a replication of it."

Resident Evil 4 Remake release date, price

Resident Evil 4 Remake releases on March 24th, 2023. The game will be launching on PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X|S. You can pre-order the game via Steam, PlayStation Store, or Xbox Store depending on your gaming platform. The pricing of Resident Evil 4 Remake is listing below:

Resident Evil 4 Remake PC price in India

• Resident Evil 4 Remake – Rs 3,599
• Resident Evil 4 Remake Deluxe Edition – Rs 5,699

Resident Evil 4 Remake PS5, PS4 price in India

• Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS5, PS4) – Rs 3,499
• Resident Evil 4 Remake Deluxe Edition (PS5, PS4) – Rs 4,799

Resident Evil 4 Remake Xbox Series X|S price in India

• Resident Evil 4 Remake (Xbox Series X|S) – Rs 3,599
• Resident Evil 4 Remake Deluxe Edition (Xbox Series X|S) – Rs 4,199

Resident Evil 4 Remake gameplay

Resident Evil 4 Remake reimagines the iconic game with upgraded visuals and gameplay. While staying faithful to the original, Capcom has tweaked some things about the game to improve the overall experience. The third-person action-horror game now comes with much more claustrophobic environments and an increased scale of enemies. There are also some gameplay changes such as optional stealth, new execution moves, improved AI for Ashley, dismemberment of enemies, less QTEs, and additional side-quests.

You can play Resident Evil 4 Remake Chainsaw Demo for free on all platforms to try out the game before you buy. The Chainsaw Demo is not time-limited, which will allow you to play it as many times as you want and decide whether or not you want to buy the full game. The demo takes place at the beginning of Resident Evil 4 and goes through Leon's initial exploration of the village.