Update (02/03/2023) – MR
In February, the remake of Resident Evil 4 is the game that graces the cover of the traditional magazine Game Informer. Despite promising fidelity, the title will implement changes, such as the withdrawal of QTEs (Quick Time Events).
In a new gameplay video, Leon and Luis Sera take on a horde of Ganados to protect Ashley, but are faced with an all-new sub-boss, the Minotaur.
Another interesting element was identified by the informant AestheticGamer1. Apparently, the Minotaur won’t be the only new enemy introduced in the Resident Evil 4 remake. Game Informer also mentioned the presence of a female fanatic (the hooded enemies of Salazar’s Castle).
Both enemies featured in the magazine’s coverage were scrapped from the original game. A third opponent, nicknamed “Hookman” was present in the first test version, but was removed for being an apparition and giving a supernatural tone that would not match the title. There are no references to his presence in the Remake, but nothing prevents Capcom from reformulating the character.
There’s two new enemies in RE:4 that we know of so far (the “Minitour” enemy & the female Zealot we saw in the last trailer), both of which are actually just realizations of scrapped RE4 enemies. Definitely showing they’re using scrapped RE4 concepts for the remake. https://t.co/MWRHFnxB1K
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) January 31, 2023
With the game abolishing QTEs, adding side missions and including some surprises in the story, it’s evident that Capcom is striving to make survival horror with almost 2 decades of life back in full force.
Resident Evil 4 Remake will be released in March 24, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Update (01/25/2023) – GS
Resident Evil 4: new images from the remake highlight Salazar’s castle
As we know, the Resident Evil 4 remake has already entered its final stretch of development, with Capcom promising to reveal more details of the project soon.
This week, the game’s official Twitter account shared unpublished images of the title, offering us new glimpses of some scenarios, including Salazar’s castle.
The images show the cabin’s staircase, Salazar’s gloomy castle and the rooms inside the building.
There are only two months left until the release of Resident Evil 4! Here’s some art from the RE4 backdrops. What will happen in these places? Can’t wait for the premiere!
We’re just two months away from the release of Resident Evil 4!
Here is some of the art that is being shown as the setting for #RE4.
What will happen at this place?
I can’t wait for its launch!#Resident Evil #REBHFun pic.twitter.com/kWI1Gmechh— 【公式】バイオハザード / RESIDENT EVIL PORTAL Official (@REBHPortal) January 24, 2023
As expected, fans wasted no time comparing these new images with locations from the original game, released in 2005. As we can see, the locations visited now have much more detail and environment elements. Textures and particle effects are also significantly improved, which is not surprising.
❤️❤️❤️👍 pic.twitter.com/6MXPMgUElN
— NV (@naven0m) January 24, 2023
❤️❤️👍👍 #REBHFun pic.twitter.com/eHUSXPv9t4
— NV (@naven0m) January 24, 2023
Resident Evil 4 Remake will be released on March 24th of this year for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
So, what do you think of the improvements made to the remake?
Original text – 10/21/2022
Resident Evil 4 Remake gets electrifying story and gameplay trailers
During the Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom brought more details about the highly anticipated remake of Resident Evil 4.
In the story trailer, it is possible to recognize faces like Ashley, Luis and Salazar, while the gameplay video reveals some interesting changes, bringing more dynamic and tense confrontations.
The story trailer brings the old favorites of the players, but with updated visuals. The video opens with Ashley Graham, the daughter of the President of the United States, at a ritual for people infected with Las Plagas.
It is also possible to notice the villains Osmund Saddler and Bitore Menendez, keeping their classic look with coat and beard, but bringing a hat. Ada Wong also appears with a look similar to that of Resident Evil 2 Remake.
Already in the gameplay trailer, Capcom played with the nostalgia of fans by bringing the initial scenario of the village, where Leon is chased by the chainsaw man, Dr. Savior. It is possible to notice that the agent still has its traditional moves, but there are some new features.
Leon can brutally kill enemies with knife attacks and also parry attacks with it, including chainsaw slashes. However, enemies also received new moves, such as Dr. Salvador using his weapon to destroy scaffolding and block the way
Apparently, the game will be very faithful to the original and will bring new mechanics that will make it a true update of the classic.
Resident Evil 4 Remake will be released in March 24th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.