Resident Evil 4 (2005)

somehow people have convinced themselves the remake is objectively superior to this horror action masterpiece because they gave it generic last of us controls and a parry. og re4 is one of the most airtight games ever made. enough said

There’s not much to say about this game except that it’s a masterpiece. Playing it on the Steam Deck was pure joy. And yes, make sure to install the [b] re4HDProject [/b] mod.

play this game on PS2, PS4, and now on PC, i even pirated this games once lol. easily one of the best RE games, in fact it could be one of the best games of all time!

re4 is the best resident evil game. I still havent killed the salazaar thing with the nitrogen. Great 10/10 game

theres something really special in this game which makes it unbelievably fun, i really cant name it tho

An absolute classic. This game started the whole third person horror shooter genre. The game play will always puts you under pressure no matter the difficulty. There are always new things to try to do in every single run. While the controls are on the little of retro tank controls once you get the hang of it, it's like riding a bike you can drop the game for years and still be able to pick back and play like there is no problem. The cut-scene and voice-lines are so good too that I can remember almost all of them. And a game that release on January 11th 2005 Capcom back then really push the tech-logical limits it had at that time (Even porting this game to pc was nothing short of a miracle). You can tell at that time developer were cooking and having a blast at it. Buy this game you won't regret it.

I liked the part when Leon said "All 4 of these Residents are Evil." Jokes aside this is probably one of the most iconic and beloved RE games to come out and for good reason, this game was responsible for revolutionising the third person genre providing an incredible gameplay loop despite the inclusion of tank controls. The atmosphere is top notch and the story is no exception, it's not the best story in the series by a long shot imo (especially when considering some of the issues both big and small) but it's clear that they devs knew that and just decided to have fun with it which lead to an overall entertaining (albit slightly silly) story and interesting cast of characters although it does have missed opportunities that I'm glad CAPCOM would later implement into the remake like building upon Ashley's character and her relationship with Leon more or giving Luis a bigger role than he was given in this game. Don't get me wrong it's far from perfect as there are some issues both in story and gameplay (which is a given considering the time it was released) but if you're able to look past those issues and enjoy the game for what it does really well you'd be surprised at how much you'll find yourself enjoying this game as it can be a blast to play. Annoyingly however this PC port for some reason didn't want to start for me as everytime I'd boot it up it'd just close itself automatically and no matter what I did nothing worked in fixing it which is why I put off this game for a while on PC but after a friend of mine informed me of a mod called RE4_Tweaks by nipkow I was able to fix the issue and play it. I don't know if anyone else has had the same issue as I did but if you do then I recommend installing the RE4_Tweaks mod in order to fix the issue. I hope this review helps :)

You can't say you've played Resident Evil 4 without playing the original Resident Evil 4. This classic will always have a place in many hardcore Resident Evil fans hearts. I've replayed this game on multiple consoles and it's always great to experience it all over again. I really love the way you can sort and combine items, but of course I love the story and post-game game-modes a lot more. If you love action games and thinking outside of the box, I think you should definitely give it a chance.

Disclaimer: I have no idea why this is tagged as Survival Horror (other than it being a Resident Evil game) as there's no puzzle-like map design, incentive to avoid combat, or meaningful resource management. This is purely an action-based 3rd person shooter. If you go into this game expecting Survival Horror, you will be thoroughly disappointed. If you look at this as an action game, you will find plenty to love. While the Remake plays better overall, there's still plenty that this version has to offer. It's a fun action focused experience with good, dynamic combat and a story that's campy, but in a very charming way. I will say that I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend playing this on Keyboard and Mouse because the gamepad controls are atrocious. I would also highly recommend installing the re4_tweaks mod as it fixes some game breaking issues (like broken QTEs at 60 FPS) and offers some QOL additions like FOV adjustments.

This was my very first Resident Evil game and what a game to start with. This game fascinated me at an early age. I believe I played it when I was 12, This was one of the most important gaming experiences I ever had, This game was very well received in the industry and became very influential. The game ditched the fixed camera angles and implemented an over the shoulder 3rd person camera. As soon as you start the game you are dropped into a tense situation where hostile villagers want you dead at all costs, these are not zombies this threat is different, the enemy is intelligent, then as soon as you think you are getting your bearings you hear the chainsaw revving and things only escalate from there. This game is intense, fun, and rewarding all at once. Leon from RE2 returns and his experience is quite prevalent, this is not the rookie cop from Raccoon City, this is special agent Leon S. Kennedy. He is armed to the teeth with weaponry, CQC skills and witty one liners. This game has a unique inventory system that is a game in itself causing you to tetris your items to maximize space. There is treasure hidden all throughout the game and you can sell it to the merchant to upgrade your weapons as well as buy new ones with additional weaponry becoming available as you progress through the game. This one is a pleasure to play through and to revisit on occasion. This game will always hold a special place in my heart as a significant moment in my gaming career when it became clear to me how much I could love a video game.

if you have already played the remake and are a fan of the original resident evil game i recommend playing this :) if youre like me and dont have a controller, its really hard to get used to playing with keyboard especially if youre really used to the mechanics of the remakes. but after a while you get the hang of it. i found it fun to compare the differences between the games. i actually much preferred the storyline of this game more than the other, despite it not being really different. there isnt as much filler in this game so it didnt feel as dragged out as the remake. its easy to unlock the 12 achievements too in comparison to the amount in the remake, so it can be a nice addition to your perfect games :)

Played this game on the PS2. Played this game on the PS3. Played this game on the PS4. Played this game on the Wii. (still the best version) played this game on the Xbox. Played this game on the switch. Played this game on the PC. Now I'm playing the randomiser mod, playing through with a random loadout, merchant and weapons and its a whole breath of fresh air for the game. This game literally set the blueprint for third person shooters and every game since has been influenced by it in some way. one of the very few "perfect" games that exist in the industry. literally nothing I could say that hasn't already been said the past two decades its existed. 10/10 - Ashley can still be annoying. Everyone IS going to bingo. wouldn't have it any other way.

Excelente version de uno de los juegos top 10 de la historia.

I bought and played this game only after finishing the remake one time. And I really enjoyed the original despite being 18 years apart from it. What I prefer in the original: - Cutscenes - Dialogue and conversations of the characters What I prefer in the remake: - Knife parry mechanic (makes Leon and other playable characters badasses in combat) Is this game a worth to play for first timers even though it is two decades old? Absolutely.

Took me a bit to get used to the controls but now I am able to blast away anyone with ease. A perfect game in a great franchise.

-'A core memory, Resident Evil 4 (2005) is more than just a game. Every moment was remarkable, from the spooky village opening to the fierce boss battles. I was excited and scared as a child, and I still remember that combination of the two emotions. The gameplay was groundbreaking for its time, Leon's journey was captivating, and the over-the-shoulder camera revolutionized third-person shooters. It was the ideal balance of puzzle-solving, horror, and action. Nothing compares to the original RE4 in terms of impact, even today. A work of art that shaped a time period and my early years.

I love Resident Evil 4 (2005). It feels like I'm watching a Hollywood action horror blockbuster - absolute cinema. Although it's been out for a while, the game is still great, old but gold. Worth playing.

the shooting controls are pretty bad or clunky by today's standards but the whole game is worth it simply because of leon's badass bangs

The best resident evil game I have ever played. Good storyline and amazing gameplay, despite that there is a bug where your character is in slow motion when you set your fps to 60fps. And I see that others encounter this problem too and don't know how to fix it. It is much more better to play it in 30fps than 60fps, but the downgrade is that you can't play it with smoothness. I recommend download the re4 tweak mods to counter this problem.

Great horror game doesnt need a good pc to run, only one bug which is delayed mouth movement in scences but the rest of it is very fun and worth your time

Amazing port of one of my favorite games ever made though I recommend using the HD project mod as it drastically improves the visuals without losing the charm of the original art style of the game.

One of the best resident evil game. Basically my childhood.

This game aged surprisingly well for being the first major over-the-shoulder 3rd person shooter. This is not to say its perfect: changing weapons is clunky, the combat is straight forward to the point of being boring most of the time, and most of the difficultly just comes from the enemies being bullet sponges. In only a few short moments did I have to actually consider what weapons to use in a certain scenario or where I should shoot. This is all to say that the combat is passable but is done better in many modern titles (which is to be expected). I enjoyed the inventory management aspects even if I feel I would have been just fine if I ignored it. I could not tell you a single thing plot-wise about this game other than the extremely obvious and the premise on the back of the box. It kinda just happened while i moved through endless brown and grey corridors. The cheesy one-liners are great but much fewer in number than I was expecting. Generally speaking the "story" is just a new character babbling about getting Ashley or spreading the virus or killing Leon. It's really all just an excuse to push you to more set pieces and combat, which would be fine if the combat was better or the set pieces more memorable. The best one is the minecart section. I have basically nothing to say about Resident Evil 4. I had enough of a good time to finish it, but not of a good time to recommend it to anyone else. If you're interested in the game, you'll probably have a good time.

It's a game that aged like fine wine. Gameplay holds up very well even today, best enjoyed with RE4 HD project mod. very addictive to get back for replay if I feel like having a quick session, especially with the Mercenaries mode. This is a defining game for the RE franchise as a whole, and I doubt there will ever be a better Leon than the Leon in RE4

id say the remake is better in almost every way but one way this one's better is the atmosphere, this one retains quite a bit more horror aspects than the remake. (also some of the dialogue is slightly better id say). Overall id still play the remake over this but its still an amazing game

After finishing the Resident Evil 4 Remake multiple times, going back to the 2005 version felt super awkward. The controls were tough to get used to again! Everything just felt clunky and slow. Not as user-friendly anymore. The remake is just on another level, with way more improvements across the board. But hey, the OG is still a classic. I just wanted to replay the 2005 version out of nostalgia, and it actually made me appreciate the remake even more. Still, playing the original hits different, it brings back so many memories. And honestly, for its time, it was way ahead of the curve when it first dropped.

Resident Evil 4: The perfect storm of horror, action, and pure adrenaline. Leon’s mission is a rollercoaster through terror and triumph, where every shot counts and every moment’s a heart-pounding masterpiece. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just stepping in, RE4 sets the gold standard for survival horror—and it’s never lost its crown.

I've been playing the games in order and RE4 happens to be my first RE that wasn't a remake. I can confidently say that I actually like it better than the remakes of 2 and 3. The first major hangup for many will be the controls, they're tank controls with minimal options to change and can take a lot of getting used to. However, I found that after I got used to them I liked it better than the modern strafe system that the games and remake usually subscribe to. Of course it doesn't feel as intuitive to control, but I feel it actually echoes the fixed camera of the original games to a degree and enjoyed viewing it through that lens. Combat is also a bit of a coin toss, but I enjoyed it more in this game than the others I've played. Each gun feels like it has a purpose other than bigger gun has bigger numbers. What I really enjoyed is that the difficulty was high enough on the first playthrough that I actually found myself scrounging for bullets by the half way mark through the end of the game and always having just enough to get by. In a survival horror game that's a hard balance that many games fail to achieve and in the remakes I have played they seem to start missing that mark more often. It may be a boon of the more limited inventory system or actual game balancing systems but I felt it was always reasonable. Another point that 4 has over the others is its story. Gone are the 6 million documents to scroll through from the first game (some still make it in) and the nonsensical plot progression of 2 and 3. 4 takes a path that isn't directly involved with its predecessors but instead follows a parallel path that gives it breathing room to make something new in the already existing world. Interactions between the characters themselves is fairly good if not simplistic, and I enjoyed watching most of them play out. Unfortunately where 4 does truly fall flat is in the puzzles. I've said the same about 2 and 3, but when the game progression relies on moving through several areas it becomes much more linear and the puzzles begin to suffer. Many of them are reduced to a "find the key" or "find two halves of the sigil to continue" type beat, while others end up as 3x3 slide puzzles and the like. Backtracking is seen as tedious and making puzzles that over-arch an area is more difficult than creating these simpler, one off instances. The puzzles that are there are better than 3's and I would place them around the same level as 2's. In the end, RE4 does show its age a bit, but I think that it actually adds to the charm of the game. This time I've only played the original and not the remake, but after viewing parts of it online, I think they both seem pretty good. My recommendation is still for this version, but if you really can't get used to the controls then maybe give the remake a try.

Pretty good game, the 8 hour unskippable cutscene of Leon and Merchant having hot rough sloppy gay sex with aftercare for buying every item is a bit excessive though

Awesome game even 20 years later. Still holds up to the remake imo. Currently working my way through all the achievements on steam (and getting 5 stars with all the characters on mercenaries for good measure) and having a blast. I've got all the achievements on every other platform this game is on and I still love it! Perfection!

This game is absolutely great, one of the classics. I have played so many different ports, sat by my brothers who played it when we got it so many years ago, tried so many things and personal challenges and had that typical "Leon is so cool" phase that everybody went through. Its a pure core memory that i always remember fondly. We went through the whole game, experience every ounce of it. And relieving it properly now after all these years, after playing through professional myself for the first time...I had such a blast, absolute fun, terror and the weirdest shrieks I didn't know I could produce while surrounded by enemies with no ammo in my magazine. Its a timeless classic, the atmosphere and charm are remarkable and very enjoyable, even withouth pink tainted nostalgia glasses. It oozes with atmosphere, build up and tension, upping the ante after every single chapter to a satisfying conclusion. The gameplay might feel old, but still very tight, fun and satisfying. Every bullet hits, every gun has a purpose (and BY GOD I love the Red9 and Striker, pure dopamine chambered in 9mm and 12 Gauge). Its very reactive and feels great, though some people might need a bit of time to get used to the classic "tank controls". I will not compare it with the remake, because both should be played and are great in my opinion, since the remake might have better modernised gameplay, but it certainly lacks the character and charm that this game has. Going through the entire game, slowly descending into that madness that unfolds on the island, [spoiler] switching from a village with crazy spanish speaking farmers, to a castle that even dracula would be envious of (and filled to the brim with crazy mind controlled cult members), to a military base with bulky and brainless soldiers that do not know what a gun is (sticking to the traditional flail and crossbow, like the founding fathers intended) [/spoiler] Absolute recommendation, either for nostalgia, or to experience one of the most influental survival horror/action games of all time. This is a fine wine, that had more than enough time to properly age and ripen, and I am happy that i could get a sip of it again after all this time.

it`s one of the best of all time game and best action horror game particularly

It was perfect, down to every minutes detail. I remember when i was a 9 yrs old playing this game terrified with my friend. Now i'm cheesin this game. It would be my Favorite RE games

สนุกนะครับ สำหรับ ส่วนตัวผมเอง เคยเล่นไปครั้งนึงตอน สมัย PS2 หลังจากนั้นก็ไม่ได้เล่นอีกเลย จนตอนนี้ได้กลับมาเล่นใน RE 4 Remake ทำให้เกิดความรู้สึกอยากกลับไปเล่นภาค Classic อีกครั้ง ก็ยังรู้สึกสนุกเหมือนเดิม ที่เคยเล่นครั้งแรก ขอ comment ไว้สำหรับคนที่อยากลองเล่นภาค classic ว่า สำหรับใครที่ไม่เคยเล่น Resident evil ภาคเก่าๆ มาเล่นทีภาคใหม่ ภาคที่ใช้ระบบ RE Engine ในการพัฒนา จะรู้สึกว่า ระบบการควบคุมจะควบคุมยากนิดนึงในระบบเกมในสมัยนั้น และถ้าอยากให้เล่นได้ดีขึ้นต้องลง mod Resident evil 4 HD project ช่วย จะทำให้เล่นเกมง่ายขึ้นนิดนึง แต่ก็มีปัญหาเรื่องของ FPS เพราะตอนที่เล่นระหว่างจะมีปัญหาคือ ด้วยระบบเกมที่พัฒนาด้วย FPS ที่ 30 FPS แต่หน้าจอโดยทั่วไปสมัยนี้หลักจะอยู่ที่ 60 FPS หรือมากกว่า เวลา cutscene ตัวละครจะดูแปลกๆ เช่น เสียงพูดตัวละคร พูดไปแล้ว แต่ตัวละคร เพิ่งขยับปาก หรือไม่ก็ ระบบ Quick time event ที่จะมีปัญหาคือ ในบางเครื่องจะขึ้นให้กดเร็วเกินไปจนกดไม่ทัน ทำให้เล่นลำบาก โดยรวมๆ แล้ว ถ้าอยากเล่นภาคนี้ เล่นได้ครับ แต่ต้องโหลด Mod HD Project มาช่วย และให้ดีให้ปรับในเกมเป็นแบบ 30 FPS จะโอเครสุด แต่ถ้าเครื่องที่ปรับเป็น 60 FPS ได้ เล่นแล้วโอเคร ก็ปรับเป็น 60 FPS เล่นได้ครับ

An old game but a classic. I personally like RE5 more but this one is pretty top tier. Great story, definitely worth it on sale

The only complaint I can give this game is that it owes me several pairs of pants due to the sperm crusted areas the game provoked within me. Played it on the Wii when I was younger and its been my favorite game ever since.

"Morir es Vivir Morir es Vivir Morir es Vivir Morir es Vivir" I was hearing this chant in my dreams for days during my Resident Evil 4 playthrough. The game was so much fun—I absolutely loved the atmosphere. The tribal, priestly, and castle aesthetics were beautiful and deeply immersive. Some of the puzzles were a bit confusing (I had to look a couple up), but that didn’t take away from the experience at all. This was my second Resident Evil game after #5, and while I really liked RE5, I think RE4 is the better game overall. The bosses were all unique and interesting. I especially enjoyed reading the in-game notes and lore, particularly the subtle hints about “another operative”—which made Ada’s reveal that much more satisfying. The Krauser boss fight was, in my opinion, better than Wesker’s. And to anyone who sees this: USE YOUR KNIFE ON KRAUSER. I do have one complaint—the shooting range. With a fully upgraded sniper rifle, it feels physically impossible to complete it perfectly. The bolt cycles too slowly. Even with flawless aim and movement, you simply can’t fire fast enough to hit all the targets. Still, the best part of the Merchant’s Room is hearing that iconic theme. As one commentor perfectly put it: “This is the sound of peace, And safety.” Overall, I absolutely loved it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgnZ9w5ghwE ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☑ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☐ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☑ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☐ Worth the price ☑ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☑ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10

Incredible game. Still worth playing even with the remaster around. But be sure to install re4_tweaks to fix some issues with this port, though. Is it better than the remaster? Hard to say, because they both have their strengths, and the remaster changes enough to provide a distinct experience even while many of the set-pieces and areas are very similar. But for my money, the original's combat is slightly more consistent and fair in its feel, the loot is more satisfying, and the villains are more fun in a cheesy way, while the remaster obviously improves the audio-visual experience, has better controls, removes quick-time-events outside combat, expands locations a small amount, adds way more secrets, and adds a lot more small story moments to flesh out characters (especially between Ashley and Leon).

RE4 is my favorite game of all time. I've beaten it too many times to count. Please give it a try. It's an ageless masterpiece.

As if it isnt already well known, download and install the Resident Evil 4 HD Project mod it really is the definitive way to play this all time classic and is a great example of why playing on pc is just better. As for the comparison to RE4R, this is still the goat but both are extremely good in their own ways. There's a lot of stuff cut in RE4R that should have stayed in but were changed for politically correct reasons like some dialog and cutscenes and other changes for artistic reason which i do think added to the game. over all I love both but this classic may just inch its way above RE4R for me. So my review is just buy and play both but this game does have the bonus of playing on almost any machine.

challenge urself with the old school game instead of the remake still a good game to play more bosses and map more challenging as u are most probably fighting with the control then the boss ashely is more easier to get k*lled recommend people to still play the og after the remake

Classic, recommend for everyone who wants to feel like they are back in the golden age of gaming

This game is great. For this version, I love how you can switch from SD to HD weapon looks in the options. That was pretty sweet. The version for mods and whatnot.

Ive played this game to completion on Playstation and switch and now im doing it on pc. Its a game from 2005. Its a good game...

'This game is perfect! This game was my childhood this it was released for Playstation 2. I love the story of Resident Evil 4 2005. The challenges and new unlocks make the game more satisfying when I keep paying it again and again. I highly recommend this game! #ResidentEvil #Gaming #Playstation2 #Childhood # Game

Still great after all these years. Sure it took the RE storyline in a direction I didn't care for that made things worse in the long run; but the gameplay is solid, the horror elements are still there (even if the game is a bit more tongue-in-cheek compared to all prior entries), and the graphics are still fine (even if graphic mods exist to make it better). And the button-mashing isn't as bad here as games from this era tended to be. Massive turning point from Resident Evil 3 (and even Code Veronica, even if that one marked the start of the decline in lore and atmosphere). The pros outweigh the cons with this gem.

Love the game, but the steam port just refuses to work for me sadly.

I love this game, i have it platinumed on ps4 and the remake on ps5, the only reason i dont have 100+ hours on this game is because its too laggy

Its a masterpiece and the best Resident Evil game in the franchise.

Re4 was one of the first video games I was introduced to. I used to watch my dad play it, now I just finished my first ever play through as an adult! Blame it on nostalgia, but I fricking love this game. Leon's one-liners, the character designs (especially the bosses), and Ada Wong (duh)—I eat them up every time !!