Does Resident Evil 4 Need a Remake?

With Resident Evil 3 finally confirmed, it's worth considering whether its iconic sequel, Resident Evil 4, should be next in line for a reimagining.

[Interloper]

No.

[KaaF]

Play RE4 after Rev2 and tell me the controls don't need an update.

[shaun mcwayne]

Yep controls need an update. Unless your still rockin the wii version.

[bishup25]

the content is much different in Re4.
no longer sporting zombies and the introduction of grenades and faster weapons.
Re4 was not the inspiration to the horror genre but mostly to many action titles.
If anything a Re4 remake will feel a whole lot more familiar to the games we're already been playing the past 2 generations.

[nix]

Yeah... The controls. It felt like driving a tank.

[roadkillers]

Yeah, we need an remake in 5-10 years. RE4 took around 5 years to develop after RE3.

[SyntheticForm]

The controls in RE4 feel like you're driving a tank in reverse while missing three wheels and the tracks missing.

[bouzebbal]

Just play re5 if you want.. The downfall of this series started with this one.. I absolutely hated it when it came out. It was highly overhyped after great 1 and zero on gamecube but it had nothing of re

[JonTheGod]

You can fix that with a patch.

[Army_of_Darkness]

I'd love to reply re4 with upgraded graphics and controls! I'm sure it would look f#@king amazing! Just look at re2 remake.

[Segata]

Just add motion aiming and fixed. Wii version had the best controls.

[DevilOgreFish]

the game that inspired many shooters. love Re4 or hate Re4 it became the industry standard.
I definitely would pick up the remake. but i'm expecting it to play like most 3rd person games.

[neutralgamer1992]

Yes a complete remake on RE engine for current and next Gen consoles. RE4 remake with up to date controls and other improvements

[D__RAiL]

heres a solution dont play it

[wwinterj]

I wouldn't mind one but I agree it doesn't need one.

[naruga]

Resident evil 4 needs a total reboot ....aka just keep the protagonist (Leon), the 3rd person view and the europe setting and change everything else -->the fast action , the QTE, the melee moves, the presidents daughter, the cult , the las plaguas , the BS atmosphere, the colors, the lighting , the BS giants, the childish uniinspired bosses , the goonies kid , etcetce almost everyhting and make it from the start..... at least to resemble a Resident Evil game like RE 2 Remake ....RE4 was the downfall of RE series that led indirectly to the absolute garbage sht RE7

[ocelot07]

Agreed if they they where to remake resident evil 4. Change the story up so it lines up with what happened with Resident Evil 1-3. Resident Evil 4 was the start that changed Resident Evil for the worst.

[Hardiman]

I agree RE4 led to shit but RE7 brought it back to survival horror. Been playing RE games since 96 and I thought RE7 was amazing!

[Lon3wolf]

Agreed 7 was great (also played since the original days), I was not keen on 4 and above until 7.

[froy402]

I agree!

[NukeDaHippies]

Everything you said about RE 4 is great, not bad. And I thought RE 7 was pretty good. Judging how RE 2 came out, I'd say it's in large part to 7.

Uninspired boss fights? Compared to what? a big snake?? RE 4 had the best boss fights in there series period.

[AdmGenAladeen]

Wiser words have never been spoken! RE4 was the start of the RE series demise. If you wanna play RE4 updated, just got watch any Expendables movie and pretend the enemies are that stupid cult.

[froy402]

Agreed on everything you said except for

(...RE4 was the downfall of RE series that led indirectly to the absolute garbage sht RE7)

Resident evil 7 was great and a fresh return to its survival horror roots unlike resident 4 which was more action based, more like resident evil 4 led to re5 re6 survival action games

[-Foxtrot]

Nope

Just remake Code Veronica and call it Resident Evil 4 with Leon instead of Chris

Another Leon and Claire game in an even numbered Resident Evil game. Job done.

If they have a chance to change things so the plagas don't appear in it then I want them to take it, no plagas means no infected with guns, no Uroboros, no Wesker dying in a Volcano with steroid Chris punching a boulder along with the lack of Jill or the rest of STARS to take him down and Resident Evil 6 doesn't happen at all.

I love Resident Evil 4 but the plagas started a chain of events in future games, and I don't want them to repeat it.

[KaaF]

What the hell are you blathering about?!

[-Foxtrot]

Really? You picked me to say this to

You did see naruga’s comment above right...

[Hardiman]

I'm with ya Fox. Been a RE fan since 96 and have played every mainline title and RE4 was awesome the thing is it led to 5&6. It did more for action titles than horror.

What I and many want is Code Veronica being remade. It was incredible in 2000. After playing RE games on PS1 it was mind blowing!

Remake 4 later if they must but make it more scary than action.

[nucky64]

you really make sense with that - it'll never happen but it makes sense.

[Chard]

Or just remake Code Veronica and call it Code Veronica. Jesus

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

I agree with you, I don't think they should change up Code Veronica though, remake it but leave the game how it is and then remake and make the necessary changes to RE4. Capcom has a good opportunity to fix the mess they created, I've been playing RE since the 1st and the story and gameplay of the future RE's became something that was no longer RE starting with RE4, RE4 was a great game but it just wasn't Resident Evil. I just want Capcom to see how well RE2 remake was, and to see how well received RE2 and RE3 have been and use that going forward and fix the remainder of this series and get it back on track.

[Hardiman]

Like how you think and I don't think RECV should be called RE4. It should be RECV.

The only way I want RE4 remade if it is tweeked more towards survival horror. It wouldn't be difficult to do this. They have the template they used for RE2 and the upcoming RE3.

[ZeekQuattro]

Sure. I'd buy it.

[Tross]

I think RE4 has aged well enough. Just continuing to port it to systems is fine. CVX could use a remake though.

[2pacalypsenow]

No

[VersusDMC]

No. After RE 3 they should concentrate on RE8. Then Code veronica or Dino Crisis. Also the more serious tone of the remakes doesn't really match RE4's tone.

[StormLegend]

No don't touch that masterpiece.

[CrimsonWing69]

No.

[MADGameR]

Absolutely not! This game is the most milked CAPCOM game of all time. Sick of RE4. And besides, this is where the RE series died IMO.

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

I agree with you that this is where the series died, but remaking 4 could be a good thing if they remake it in the RE2 & RE3 remake style, that could help fix the latter half of this franchise, but if they remake it in the same style as the original RE4 its unnecessary

[Vanfernal]

I think RE needs a split timeline... From Resident Evil 4 onward they deviated too much from the classic survival horror style. Now that the remakes are gaining traction they should look into making sequels in the same vein.

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

I was thinking that, I personally think they should just remake every main game going forward in the same style as RE2 and RE3 remake but also Code Veronica, basically bring us back to the year 2000 when Code veronica came out and just retell the story from there, pretend RE4,5,6 etc never came out and lets reboot the story after Code Veronica.

[Vanfernal]

Exactly!

[Auron]

Yes its hard to play after Re2 remake.
Graphically and controlwise

[ActualWhiteMan]

Hell yes

[XxINFERNUSxX]

No stop with the remake shit over and over.

[Hardiman]

NO Code Veronica does!

[Elda]

Take it or leave it.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Dear God no. Please stop acting like Code Veronica doesn't exist.

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

Code Veronica 1st for sure!

[ColonelRex]

Resident Evil code Veronica should get a remake before RE4.

[RosweeSon]

Not for another 5-10 years

[Dirtnapstor]

I would totally be all for it. Code: Veronica X first, then RE4. My list would then be complete.

[Thundercat77]

RE4 could use a reimagine remake but I want Dino Crisis first.

[ApexWolf22]

Yes, I wouldn’t mind it getting a fresh coat of paint.

[BlaqMagiq1]

No if any game should get one it's Code Veronica. The entire series here onward should be third person over the shoulder. It's the BEST way to experience RE.

[NeoGamer232]

I think RE4 could you a face lift.

[nucky64]

no. re2 was enough for me. i don't need another RE remake.

[ps3rider]

of course no its has been milked enough

[--bienio--]

Yes!

[Smokehouse]

Yes. I have bought it several times and would buy it again. Ps5 enhanced re4, no brainer.

[Orionsangel]

The controls could use an upgrade. The way you control the aim camera.

[Gatsu]

No.... It's not old enough to be remade and still plays perfectly fine. I don't know what are people smoking, when they want a remake of RE4. If they continue doing remakes, they should do Dino Crisis but after RE8.

[Nacho_Z]

I think so. The controls need updating and it'd be cool to have a version of it without all the cheese. Make it darker and scarier.

[Nacho_Z]

Not before Code Veronica though which obviously needs it more. I remember really liking that game.

[Rayko]

The first part needs a remake (best RE game). RE4 is not even funny. That is probably the only remake I wouldn't buy togheter with RE5 and 6.

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

I think they should Remake RE4 but only if they reboot the remaining story there to get it back on track with RE2 and RE3 remake.

[eamonn79]

Remake 0, 1 , 4 and Code V in the new engine and then give us 8 and so on. 5 and 6 can stay where they are mostly forgotten.......

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

I want them to reboot everything after code veronica and retell the story in a way that fits with RE2 and RE3 remake

[war boy]

Capcom can’t remake RE4. They would actually have to put effort into it.

[GameStallion]

Yes

[TargusX]

Hell Yes!

[Chard]

Once the unofficial HD texture mod is complete, we'll basically have an RE4 remaster - they've even tweaked lighting and models. Maybe Capcom could make it official

[on_line_forever]

NO

[CoNn3rB]

Hasn't it already had 3 or 4 remakes?

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

remasters and ports yes, remakes no

[CoNn3rB]

Cheers

[IRetrouk]

I liked the game a lot, but as a resi title it took too much away from what resident evil was, while kinda setting up what the future games were going to be like, which I didnt like anywhere near as much, if they could remake it and change the storyline a bit, change the las plaguas to zombies and I'd be happy enough to buy it.

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

I agree, the only way I would want RE4 remade is if they just reboot the latter half of the story starting with RE4 to recreate the games in the same style as RE2 and 3 remake

[Blu3_Berry]

The controls definitely needs to be updated, especially the camera controls and maybe remove those terrible QTE. Other than that the game is great minus the last section of the game where it goes full on call of duty. It would be cool to see a remake but honestly I would be ok if they decided against it.

[Kyizen]

Nope remake Code Veronica

[saimcheeda]

I'd love it. Instant buy for me!

[KyoSiegfried86]

No. If they want to continue with the remakes, Code Veronica or Zero should be next.
They could also just stop, and make RE8, using what they learned from RE2R and RE3R.

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

I agree with you, I just feel this is a great opportunity for Capcom to fix this mess of a story they created, they should reboot the remaining story starting with 4 to get it back on track with RE2 and 3 remake, but I want Code Veronica 1st.

[Tsar4ever01]

RE4 already uses the 3rd person gameplay similar to RE2, and RE3 remakes. If any game needs the new gameplay, graphics & mechanics it's RE1 and then Capcom should remake "RE: Code Veronica", perhaps even RE0

[xxShadow-Shockxx]

The only thing that makes me not want a RE1 remake remake is that RE1 remake is quite possibly the best Resident Evil game there is, the only way i would want that game remade is if they literally only change the camera to the over the shoulder, but they cant do what they did with RE2 remake and switch up areas, story, cut enemies, etc. They would need to keep it the way it is.

[Neonridr]

Don't we have enough RE4 versions out there already?

[BiGT85]

Remake resident evil 4 make it scary and update the controls.

[mixelon]

RE4 is so damn good if they were making a remake I’d want them to make it different enough to be worthwhile but not deviate from the feel and setting, as they’re important.

It could be called something else though.. And include the normal game with updated controls/textures/lighting. VR support and an optional switch to first person would be really fun if they ramped up the detail.

[BiGT85]

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.c...

[BiGT85]

https://www.joystiq.com/201...

[monkey602]

I loved Resi 4, Enjoyed 5, Hated 6, Loved 7!

But I would 100% get behind a complete rewrite of 4! It took the series down a path I just don't agree with.

In terms of 4 needing a remake. No.

[Shinox]

Capcom cannot replicate RE4 level of depth in a cheap engine like RE Engine , the capacity of RE Engine is so limited and so bad that it wont work on it , the only option is to develop it on an updated MT Framework engine , the question is .. do i agree on making RE4 remake on the same structure .. HELL NO

[PressPlayBros]

No, but Dino Crisis does.

[Barneyco]

They will remake RE4. The diehards didn't like it but it introduced a whole new set of people to the series and it made capcom a megaton of money.

[PaulFiend]

I kinda want a remake of RE4 with RE6 controls, and adjusted enemies behavior, to make them more aggressive etc. Why not? But then you also need the new game engine and all that stuff... Oh, well.

[Azurite]

I'm OK with up to 4, past that... never happened.

[343_Guilty_Spark]

Need control updates

[deno]

Resident Evil code Veronica needs a remake.

[PaleMoonDeath]

Not yet..

[darklaw]

How about you just make a new game that isn't terrible? Stop relying on past successes to fuel your economy.

[TheMutator]

please NO

[Segata]

No.

[Ristul]

The game looks great to this day, but I would buy a remake for next gen with ray tracing and higher framerate and resolution.

[Kaedro]

Yes. RE4 on PS5 hardware should be mind-blowing!

[Bigman4k]

Yes it does

[urAsynth]

nah stop with the remakes, give us a new original story and in dept progression system, tons of puzzles, tons of exploration and shit load of awww shit I might crap my pants moments

[Magog]

They have Zero and Code Veronica to remake first. Gaiden too if they really wanna blow some minds.

[PurpHerbison]

I don't think so. Code Veronica needs a remake and Outbreak 1&2 need a remake.

[silenthillstrangler]

Give re1 a bloody re remake, hell remake the lot and bring them all in line with the current games. The gamecube re1 remake blew my mind back in the day, id love to see what they could do to it now.

[jeremyj2913]

NO! Please no! It's already perfect and needs to stop being released honestly.

[mastershredder]

I think Capcom should 1up on everyone and do a Resident Evil 2 Remake, again. Same team and everything, just for the hell of it. It's almost a year old now anyway.

[fastNslowww]

Of course it needs a remake, who wouldn't want RE4 in a new engine with better graphics/animations...etc. I wouldn't want them to change much, keep it close to the original.

[ShadowWolf712]

Considering the changes made in 2 and no doubt 3, I wouldn't mind one.

However, I'd much rather Code Veronica and eve RE1 get this treatment first.

[clouds5]

How about making a new resident evil?

[LucidIllusion]

They're doing everything else so