Resident Evil 4 (2005)

I remember as a young child watching my oldest brother play this game on the ps2, hiding behind a pillow because the chainsaw guys terrified me. This game went from something I was scared of to being the first game I ever beat by myself. After years and years this game is still my favourite Resident Evil in the entire franchise. Its absolutely timeless. Every once in a while if there are no games hitting I'll come back and beat it again just for something to do and its always as fun as the last time. I've never (and doubt I ever will again) enjoyed a game as much as i've enjoyed this one, from the cheesy one liners to the gameplay, especially the interactive cutscenes. My one and only 10/10.

9/10
RE4 is one of the best games ever made! The story is interestingly goofy while the gameplay is fun and satisfying especially if you like to speedrun!

very good game, but you should play it with the hd project mod

It's fun, but I don't recommend it if you get motion sick easily. I refunded the game for this reason.

I've been playing the original RE titles in chronological release order, and this is the first one I actually mostly enjoyed. I wasn't a fan of the section that went back to the old-school tank controls and static camera angles, but thankfully it was a short section. Surprisingly decent voice acting and dialogue until the very last scene on the jet ski. Ick.

Few games have redefined an entire genre the way Resident Evil 4 did. This game not only revolutionized survival horror but also set new standards for third-person shooters. Even nearly two decades later, it remains a benchmark in gaming history. Even today, Resident Evil 4 holds up remarkably well. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this game delivers an unforgettable experience that every gamer should experience at least once. With tight gameplay, an immersive world, and some of the best pacing in video game history, Resident Evil 4 is nothing short of legendary.

Resident Evil 4 is in my opinion one of the greatest games of all time, the gameplay was revolutionary at the time, the graphics far exceeded its predecessors, and it gave us a more mature and skilled Leon.
The enemies in RE4 were much smarter than the previous 3 games as they were infected with parasites rather than a zombie virus, which made them smarter and gave them the ability to wield weapons. The enemy types are all unique and provide different challenges such as the Dr. Salvadors and their one-shot chainsaw attacks, or the Regenerators requiring you to shoot multiple parasites to defeat them.
The bosses are also unique and fun, from Mendez splitting apart midway through, to the terrifying U-3 encounter, to cheesing Salazar with an RPG, to Krauser's knife stun lock, every boss has different techniques and tricks that make them enjoyable every time you play.
The characters also stand out in the game, Leon is an amazing protagonist, Ada's interactions with Leon are flirtatious and antagonistic (towards Leon of course), Salazar is annoying to the point of being quite funny, and Luis is one of the best side characters in all of Resident Evil.
The extra modes in the game are also quite enjoyable, mercenaries is always a delight and RE4 does not disappoint, Assignment Ada, while not being canon, is an enjoyable game mode where you play as Ada collecting Las Plagas samples, and the Separate Ways story mode is an amazing story expansion that shows the game from Ada's perspective, giving more boss fights and implementing sparring use of her grappling gun.
The game is not as much a survival horror game as it is an action shooter, but it does balance a sprinkle of horror within the game, with several parts such as the U-3 boss, the oven man, and of course, the Regenerators, provide the horror aspects that Resident Evil fans long for in each game.
The biggest flaw in the game is Ashley's AI, she commonly puts herself in the worst possible positions throughout the game, walking into beartraps, crouching down and stopping when an enemy gets close, running right into the Las Plagas tendrils that protrude from Ganado heads, and at times running in front of Leon as he makes his shot. Ashley does become much more manageable if you unlock the Knight costume, which makes her invincible.
Overall, Resident Evil 4 is, not without reason, most people's favorite Resident Evil game, it has a fun story, challenging but fun gameplay, and a decent mix of horror and action.

worth every penny and with tweaks this game is just peak, if asked me an easy 10/10

Decided to give this game a shot cus the remake wasn't really clicking with me, to say the least RE4 is a great game, this was truly revolutionary for 2005 and it deserves to be called the game that saved the Resident Evil franchise, however for ME, I still fw the vibes of classic survival horror games (1,2,3 on the ps1, REmake and also RE2 and 7)
I love being terrified for my life in games, the OG RE games capture that feeling perfectly, the only time I was scared in RE4 was during the regenerators section. Dont get me wrong, i know it is a very good game, I just personally prefer the survival horror aspects of the series over action.

One of the best RE games ever made. I still play it till this day, never got bored. This game was and still is ahead of its time. Nothing more to say other than love it. This is the icon!

Goated game because Ashley has jiggle physics

The remake is hard because of modern game difficulty, this game is hard because of the fucking controls.

Been playing this game since it first came out on PS2. One of the best games ever made. Developers were very generous to us consumers when they developed this game. MAJOR replay ability. Obviously if I'm still playing it 20 years later and still enjoying it. I wish they still made games like this.

Controls are a product of their time, but undoubtedly worth checking out this game especially on sale

Iconic, timeless, fun and sassy. My fav game for a reason.

Truly an astounding game all-around. The level design is superb and the gameplay is perfect. It might not be the smoothest, but it strikes a perfect balance on its difficulty, adding to both the horror and action elements of the game.

The story is cool, with a lot of cheesy character work for Leon, Ada, Ashley, and others that totally adds to the experience of the game. Boss fights are really well done and even regular encounters can become very stressful if not handled correctly.

What really sets Resident Evil 4 apart though, is the inclusion of Ashley Graham. In previous Resident Evil games, the player only has to worry about their own survival, which can easily be stressful enough. In this game, you have to fight for both you and Ashley, as she is not equipped to defend herself. This can feel annoying at some points, but it more importantly raises the stakes of every encounter throughout the game.

One of the greatest video games of all time, undisputed re-definer of it's genre.

Please enjoy this timeless classic. 10/10.


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I've used the EDID editor, "CRU" (Custom Resolution Editor), to set it to 60 hz, and this enabled me to enjoy this port of Resident Evil. It's free to download, and quite simple to use.

Although it is deeply disappointing that I had to seek out of the box solutions for a game that can easily be "p-worded" and run on a PS2 emulator in less than 10 minutes, I would still recommend this release, especially if you have any interest in speed-running. I have also experienced occasional stutters with the frame rate.

no single player DLC , no BS separate way add-on post launch to squeeze more money out of fans, no bland a** side quests. no crappy Ada voice

The scariest part of this game is the motion blur and Leon's never-ending one liners

Good game. the ammo management was stressful, but if that doesnt bother you it would be great.

I have played this game for many many times before and buying it in 2025 was one of the best choices i have ever made. 10/10 this game is a work of art.

The save sound track/theme has a lot of good memories for me, as I used to listen to it during healing from an injury. So even though I never played this game until 2025 and its my first RE game, I was keen to buy it. I've not gotten far in yet but I think its really good so far and its refreshing to play what is essentially just a good, solid video game from the golden era of games before things started getting ruined with microtransactions and other nonsense.

Feels more grounded than recent Resident Evils' story and plot, kind of average experience for those who didn't catch it at the time of release and lack the nostalgia. Got superseeded by the remake, which seems the better option.

Shall Capcom add Enigma, will flip the review.

best resident evil game, still holds up even 20 years later, worth playing even if youve played the remake. controls took getting used to but now im fully accustomed to them and in love with this game. 10/10

Do you remember those boring MJ missions from Marvel's Spider-Man, well this game has one too and it's actually good.

This game is a classic blockbuster that you can play over and over again.
Story , music , style , gameplay , everything is absolute cinema.
Atmosphere is also on point , and mods can make this game a way more better.
10 / 10 with no doubts.

This is the first series of Resident Evil that I have finished. Now I'm interested in Resident Evil games. When I was little I was so afraid to play it on PS 2 and now I finished it. The story is very rich, I never skip it.

It is safe to say that the most replayable story-driven game ever made is the original Resident Evil 4.

Every detail of the game is at its best : From the gameplay and music to the story and narrative, everything is top-notch.

It is hard to believe that this game was made in 2005.

maybe im just some old grumpy boomer now but it gets a little old how constantly campy and goofy this game's story and characters are. in a post RE2 and 4 remake world, this version of leon feels more like a cartoon parody. i still wish he would impregnate me though

biohazardは僕の一番好きなシングルプレイヤーゲームだと思います。　新しいのは楽しいけど値段はちょっと高くて、これのほうが懐かしいよね。読んでくれてありがとう！

Resident Evil 4 is a Classic. I first played in Ps2 but couldn't finished it. Now I got the chance to finish the game. It is one of the best resident evil games in the series (Not Counting the Remake). I absolutely recommend this gem

2025 and still in my top 5 recommended games to play. For those that haven't played Re4 , but has been playing the new remakes , must give this gen a try.

Simply one of the best games of all time and honestly still holds up to this day.
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What I love about these old RE games is that they are not as serious as the new ones. Cheesy one liners paired with campy B-movie acting at its finest!
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Expect to laugh at the writing and dialogue, and be ready to take some rural Spainard cultists on a tour of SUPLEX CITY!
(P.S. Download the mod called RE4 HD Project and thank me later)

Really enjoyed my stay in Spain! Villagers were very friendly and even gave me a free parasite!
10/10 experience would definitely go again!

Just finished RE4(2005) after 50 hours. excellent game. The first time playing on Normal was especially tense, not knowing where you are, what kind of monsters would come on your path, and having that eerie music in the background. Then playing on Professional, was on the one hand a relief since I now know where to go and how to solve the puzzles, on the other hand it was pure pain in some areas with enemies chasing you fast from every direction. There's barely time to shoot, and I died 198 times in total in the main campaign. LOL

I managed to pull through, partly because RE4 is a bloody masterpiece, here's why:
+ meticulous level design. the game looks as messy and detailed as real life. Lots of different environments: barns, church, caves, castle. There's some backtracking involved in the story, and it's done well. Also there's lots of crates with loots which reward exploration. Also egg laying chickens! i really felt like a young boy during Easter collecting all those chicken eggs. the eggs saved my life many times.
+ RE4(2005) looks and sounds amazing. It rarely felt like I was playing a 20 year old game. It's that immersive. The cinematography is damn impressive, with lots of memorable action scenes, like the ones with the fish, or the helicopter, also the duel between Leon and that other person. All the animations look very realistic, which more than makes up for the low graphics fidelity.
+ excellent combat. you can choose to play more safely and use more ammo, or you're like me who's too frugal to use limited items, so you shoot the zombies in the leg, then slice them like vegetables as they lay on the ground. This is very satisfying, and also risky when there's a lot of enemies. But you have the ability to E Kick a staggered zombie which knocks back a whole group of zombies, and then you can slice multiple lying zombies at once! Boss fights are designed very well. Creepy and challenging at first, but doable once you figure it out. The detailed, fluent animations and sounds are what allows the game to stand the test of time. If you're more into the story, you can buy a rocket launcher to deal with the bosses quickly. But it takes up 8x2 of inventory space and costs 30,000 Pta.
+ gameplay progression is very compelling. Enemies become stronger and weirder after each chapter, but you get new weapons and upgrades in order to keep up. At least, if you've found enough coins and treasures to afford them. This feels way more organic and realistic, compared to the countless games where you gain levels from earning EXP.
+ very disgusting enemies, if you're into that. you do get used to it if you're not. the bosses in particular are gross AF.
+ writing is kinda terrible, but it's "so bad that it's good" type of terrible.
+ best of all: Ada Wong! holy moly what a character. That qipao-inspired rose red dress is absolutely fabulous. and there's nothing more intimidating than a woman wearing stilletto heels to combat. It's like a deranged level of choosing style over comfort. But what makes Ada Wong truly mesmerizing is that femme fatale personality of course, but she does seem to care about Leon in RE4. fascinating, but maybe it's a ploy? Seriously, we need a full game starring Ada Wong. 真的！

But I also have some small issues with RE4(2005):
- resolution only goes up to 1920x1080 60Hz.
- controls are weird, because it's a console port of an old game. you can't strafe x) it's like you're driving a car.
- also no crosshair for aiming
- I had a lot of trouble in the 2nd part of the Salazar Statue QTE. it felt like the controls weren't responsive. Must've died 20 times there or so, before i barely managed to jump, even though the 1st part was super easy.
- I don't like button mashing QTE's anyway. It's very tiring for my arms and fingers, especially when i keep dying. most of the boss fights have some kind of button mashing thing going on.

In any case, I think Resident Evil 4 has earned its title as one of the highest rated games of all time. Definitely worth every gamer's attention or even obsession for some.

Even 20 years after its release, this is honestly still a great game with an interesting plot and fun gameplay that I really enjoyed playing. It popularised the "look at the booty" camera angle, greatly influenced survival horror games, and won numerous game of the year awards. If you want a low-demanding game that you can casually play through, this is definitely worth it, regardless if you played any of the other RE games or not.

I would HIGHLY recommend you install re4_tweaks if you feel like the controls are too tanky and want a more modern feel to it where you have a full 360° view and move towards where the camera is facing. The project also comes with other features like sharper imagery and increased FOV.

Well, I don't have to say much about the game itself, I liked it back when it came out and still find it awsome in terms of athmosphere and story. What makes it basically unplayable and unenjoyable for me is the controls, if you're like me and like to play such games with keyboard and mouse, sadly this is not for you. In this version there is the support but it's a sluggish emulation of the controller sticks, Leon doesn't go where you look, he just turns slowly with a and d keys and the aiming isn't any better. And no, I don't want to use a controller, I am playing on PC so I don't have to use one, thanks.
So, game is great, controls for non controller users completely unusable. Maybe the remake has better kb / mouse settings.

Aged really well, still looks good, sounds good, plays amazing, great challenge but not unfairly so. Great controller support, only con is Leon never gets his jacket back. Ever.

Yes I was so salty about it I made it my online alias. Yes it is a travesty. Oh, and Saddler is voiced by Sven/Male Nord from Skyrim, look it up. Try not imagining 'Skyrim is for the Nords' [spoiler]when Lois is stabbed by him.

I personally like the remake better, but the original Resident Evil 4 is still a fantastic game. You really can't go wrong with either version.

I would say that if you want a campier, sillier game that feels like it was made by a group of best friends, play the original. If you want a darker, more serious game that feels like it was made by a major studio that loved the original, play the remake.

Resident Evil 4 was a groundbreaking game when it came out, and some people call it the greatest video game ever made. Whichever version you play, you'll understand why.

super fun game; normal mode is not too difficult but challenging enough to keep you on your toes in new areas- just a good time :)
the aiming took some getting used to but it was worth it

Amazing game. Keyboard controls are a little wonky, but you get used to them after a while. With completion rewards and extremely satisfying combat, this game has virtually infinite replayability. I bought it on sale, but definitely recommend, even for the full price.

This game is a timeless masterpiece that will always be placed on lists of best games of all time. I agree with that mostly, although there are a few flaws that I think this game has that keeps it from being my favorite in the series. I like the Resident Evil 2 Remake more than this game, I think it mostly comes from runtime. This game in my opinion drags on near the ending, the entirety of chapter 5-2 and 5-3 feels like it could have been avoided. Krauser while being a cool as heck character, is entirely worthless to the plot, and is just there for padding on the runtime. Which isn't needed because on my playthrough, it took me over 20 hours to beat the entire campaign. This is a lengthy game, which just doesn't need the padding that it received from the developers. However, this game is still a fantastic experience which I feel every gamer should experience sometime in their life. It is a fantastic story, and yes I am on the side of people who love the corny jokes that Leon cracks throughout the story. Overall, I think everyone should play this game once, yes it does have flaws, but it is still a overwhelmingly good game that deserves to be remembered and played for many generations to come.

I never played the original Resident Evil 4, in fact the first game I ever played in the series was the Resident Evil 2 remake so I was going into it with absolutely no nostalgia. However the reason I wanted to try it instead of the Resident Evil 4 remake was because I heard so many good things about it and wanted the opportunity to try the original before playing the remake.

It took me a while to get used to the aiming mechanics because it wasn't like anything I've played before. When you aim down your sights, you stand still and enter an aiming mode where your weapon has a laser sight. You need to manually aim it at the enemy before being able to shoot them. However it didn't bother me too much because I thought it was rather charming. It reminded me of an older era of gaming where developers were still trying to figure things out.

Charming is really how I'd describe my entire experience. There's so many little things that I absolutely love. The awkward dialogue, the bombastic bosses, and the over the top action sequences just add to the overall experience. Even though I struggled at certain parts I was just having a really fun time playing through it. That being said, I don't see it being something I'm going to return to. It was a lot of fun but not something I'll want to play through several times to try and improve or try other difficulties. I feel like if I did it would lose a lot of its charm.

I'd definitely recommend playing this one before the remake, there's so much that got removed that even though the remake has a lot of improvements, it lost that magic that made Resident Evil 4 special.

This is the first Resident Evil game that I have ever owned, and man it was a blast! If you are tired of some of the current industry trends in video games (graphics over game play, multiplayer/online only, micro transactions, etc) then this game is a great vacation. It's a cliche to say, I know, but they really don't make games like this anymore. There is a reason why the game has been ported to so many platforms (started on Game Cube, then ended up on PlayStation 2, Windows, Wii, iOS, Zeebo, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Quest 2 according to Wikipedia) it's really 'effin good!

The main character, Leon Kennedy, has quickly become one of my favourite video game protagonists. His dialogue is so corny, but I love it. I think you'll find it hard not to smile at some of his lines. He's a smooth talking, bad-a**, secret agent who doesn't give up against overwhelming odds. I honestly can't think of anything I dislike about him. He's just a really fun over the top character, and I'm all for it. The dialogue in general is over the top, in a way that I think has a significant "cool" factor but is self aware, and does not take itself overly seriously. You may also notice some familiar voices, such as a particular squirrel from bikini bottom, or your friendly neighbourhood Nord. Ashley can be a little bit annoying at times to deal with I'll admit, but I found that you never have to deal with her for too long before the game separates you from her.

The game play uses something called "tank controls" which involves using WASD to move and the mouse to aim and shoot, with the caveat being that you cannot move while shooting or reloading. I had a hard time with it at first, and if you have never played a shooter with a similar control style (like me at the time) it's going to feel clunky at first. Don't let that stop you though, you get used to it I promise, and eventually it feels completely natural to control. Landing your shots is essential to survival, for conserving ammunition as well as keeping enemies at bay. It can make for some really tense moments when you have one magazine left and you need to land all your shots to survive. I played through the game on normal the first time, which has adaptable difficulty. This means that if you're doing well, it'll crank up the difficulty, but if you're dying a lot, it will tone it back. It's really seamless, and can be helpful for your first play through. Once you beat the game once, you unlock the hardest difficulty, professional mode, as well as the option to do new game+ among other things. Professional mode is what normal mode would be, if the difficulty was always cranked to the max setting, and was what I played it on my second time through. I enjoyed both modes a lot, and see the value in each. Beating the game also unlocks a game mode called separate ways, which goes through the story again, but this time you play from Ada's perspective which was really neat to see, and which I would also recommend playing through.

The game is from 2005, the graphics are not going to be hyper realistic, but I could honestly care less. Personally, I think graphics are the most over rated part of what makes a game good, and I'm not impressed by the industry's shift in focus towards it over refined game play and user experience. I think it has aged well for how old it is, and has some notably decent looking graphical effects (fire from torches, curtains billowing in the wind, etc). I would also mention that the soundtrack has some really unique tracks that I think suit the game well, with a good mix of horror and action themes.

The bottom line is, if you aren't bothered by the older graphics, the nuances of games from this time period, enjoy over the top action-horror, and are looking for hours of game play from an amazing single player experience, buy this game, you won't be disappointed.

A blond twink with an annoying ass girl fights a lot of zombies and parasite stuff. And there's also a hot pink dressed woman who shows up sometimes

Great original game. Prefer this over the remake. The boss fights are quite hard, and when you rescue Ashley, you have to try navigating to get back to the village, through the farm, and to Salazar's castle. Great game, definitely recommend this.

After completing both Normal and Professional difficulty, and even Professional on Separate Ways (HD Project Mod) and 100% getting all the achievements. I can safely say that this game aged really well and a must play for any resident evil fan or even those who never tried to play one.

All the weapons are great, the enemy variation is good, boss fights are not super hard but also not pushovers, the phasing and the story is great, the graphics is a bit meh.. but the HD Project Mod can definitely fix that problem and it even includes the RE4 Tweaks Mod that allows you to adjust FOV, Sound, and even some other things to make the game more balanced.

So overall, I will give this game 9.5/10 or even 10/10, I enjoyed my time playing it before on the Play Station 2 (PS2) and enjoyed it even more now, because the keyboard and mouse support and the higher graphics and quality of life improvements the HD Project Mod provides.

Was it still worth playing in 2025?

YES! DEFINITELY YES!!!

this game is good , it is very good tbh , but there's one problem , despite this game's age , if you have a low end pc it will lag and get you 10 to 20 fps , freeze , and crash multiple times , it'll freeze your entire system too , so if you've got a good pc this is the perfect re game , but for low end gamers , this will be horrible .

I have finished this game 15 times by now over the years and yet I never get bored of it!

Resident Evil 4 is one of the greatest and most important games ever made, this game literally birthed the "Over The Shoulder Camera" style that we see nowadays!

This is a true 10/10 MASTERPIECE ❤️😍, if you have never played this game before...what are you waiting for? go play it right NOW! Especially with the AMAZING HD Project mod!

One of, if not, the GREATEST game of all time. Even better on PC with mods like the Ultimate HD texture pack. A classic truly never dies -- unlike you will in this game many times over.

Clássico! a versão é melhor que a da época, porém tive vários problemas de performance.