Unikum 04 April Web

throughout it, making minor annoyances from the original obsolete.
The game has increased the horror elements, leaning stronger into it than
the campiness, which I think is a great direction that gives the game its
own distinctiveness and appeal. Some monsters and creatures are way
more terrifying now, and just the lighting and atmosphere elevate this
dreadful sense. Every fight you have is always an intense battle, and
despite me feeling very confident in how often I landed headshots and
took out enemies effectively, I always ended up with less ammunition
than I thought, further elevating this feeling of tense and survival horror.
Would I have enough ammo for the next fight again? Was I screwed? Yet
the game never felt unfair, but it keeps you at just the edge, so you never
feel comfortable with what is coming or how you will tackle it, you just
have to do it.
I’ve briefly talked of the art direction, leaning more into the dark and
gruesome aesthetic, but it cannot be stated enough how absolutely
magnificent this game looks. Whoever is the wizarding wizard behind
the glorious invention of the RE Engine deserves a raise, you know what,
screw a raise, they need a dubbing into knighthood. The way the light
plays off every surface, the grotesquely detailed models of the enemy, the
smooth hair and body of Leon that you just want to li-.
The graphics are outstanding. They really are, every picture put into this
article is either from gameplay or are the same models you will see in the
game. It’s a *chef’s kiss* from me and a bit more.
As stated earlier, not every sequence you go through is an exact replica of
the original, some areas have been dropped completely, and for the better
in my opinion, the pacing is executed flawlessly, and you never feel like
you’re walking around for the sake of just padding out the playtime. New
areas are here too as a great addition without feeling misplaced, again
further underscoring the great care that went into the game, preserving
what worked before and forging something new and fantastic.
Verdict
In an era where it feels like game companies explicitly go for the nostalgia
trip with cheap and easy remakes or HD ports (yes, I am looking at you
Silent Hill HD collection), it’s a breath of fresh air to see that there are still
developers willing to not simply follow the status quo but put in the love
and care that honors the legacy of the original. Resident Evil 4 Remake
is an absolute gem of a game, continuing the standard of excellence the
original set, even raising the bar. The gameplay is as tight and fun as it
has ever been, with so many quality-of-life changes that only improves
an otherwise fantastic experience, with added weapons to the arsenal,
meaning that you will find new ways to tackle some old encounters.
Additionally, the new tone is reflected in the updated story, making a
more engaging tale, and the characters are as great as ever, some with
additional background and lore they previously didn’t have which adds
to the experience.
Resident Evil 4 Remake is everything I wanted and then some more. I may
not sit with the same friend as during my childhood, instead sitting with
new ones, as we forged our way through this ravishing new adventure,
creating new memories while my nostalgic old ones are still encapsulated
in the locket of my memory. And that is just how the perfect summarization
of how this Remake feels in comparison to the original.
Score: 10/10
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