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Resident Evil 4 HD Review | Trendy Gamers

Trendy Gamers: To fully understand my rating for this game, a little history is needed. Resident Evil 4 is my favourite video game of all time. I bought it the day it came out on the Gamecube, played it multiple times and it became my favourite video game of all time. I then purchased the PS2 and Wii versions of the game on their perspective launch days. While the PS2 port lost a bit in the graphics department, it was still awesome and the added content made the purchase worth it. With the Wii version, the addition of precision controls, mixed with fluid graphics made it the best way to play Resident Evil 4. So, when I heard it was being brought over to the Xbox 360, in HD nonetheless, I was extremely excited, expecting to award the game a 10/10, just like I had done three times prior. Unfortunately, it doesn’t live up to that excitement.

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Lord_Sloth4494d ago (Edited 4494d ago )

To explain this rating...The game's still fun as hell. End explanation.

If you wish to complain about it than don't, and instead look at how many relaunches on Ocarina of Time have come out with absolutely no improvements at all. The 3DS release is the only 1 that's different.

jeeves864494d ago

Think for a second about how many different times RE4 has been released. NGC>>PS2>>PC>&g t;iOS (not one, but two times)>>PS3 and 360.

RE4's "HD" is pretty cheaply done. The only reason that it nets such a positive review score is because it's 'still' the same RE4. That kind of thing will only work for so long.

Lord_Sloth4494d ago (Edited 4494d ago )

And in the end it's the same thing as OoT. That's been spread around since...1998.

N64, Gamecube, iQPlayer, Virtual Console, 3DS.

I cut off 1 of the Gamecube releases just to be nice. And yet the only 1 I hear any1 complain about is RE4. Everybody just praises OoT's re-releases. This doesn't strike you as fanboyish or odd?

jeeves864494d ago

I forgot the Wii release for RE4, in addition to the Zeebo and mobile phone platforms. And with some small exception, the RE4 re-releases have gotten worse and worse, instead of added to the overall experience. The PC version was just outright terrible, and the iOS release seemed like a good proof of concept, if nothing else.

OoT has been released a couple of times, but it's also added the Master Quest, and transitioned it into 3D. On the 3DS, you can tell that textures have been changed. RE4 has added Separate Ways, and added a couple of Achievements/Trophies. I see this latest release of RE4 and RE:CVX as just a desperate cash grab by Capcom, much like they do with a lot of their franchises.

The whole point of this review is just stating that 'the game is still as perfect as ever.' Achievements and Trophies under-utilized and a cheap upscale job. How long is that going to work for RE4?

GamersXTREME4494d ago (Edited 4494d ago )

I do agree with what the reviewer stated. Resident Evil 4 was my favorite game of all time as well and I played through the Gamecube, PS2, Wii and PS3/360 version. However, Capcom was a bit on the lazy side of this "HD" version. The reviewer stated that running the Wii and 360 version side-by-side appeared to be little-to-no different. He's right about that.

In my personal opinion though, the lack of a true "HD" visual touchup isn't my issue with the game. The only thing that truly bothered me more than anything was the audio, which no other sites seemed to mention. The audio sounded like the PS2 version, which was heavily compressed compared to the Gamecube and Wii versions. Cutscenes would sound clear but the in-game sound effects and voices would usually sound muffled and low quality.

Also, the other disappointing omission tailors toward the PS3 version and that's the lack of PS Move support. The reason I bring this up is because Capcom could've easily taken the coding of the Wii version and brought it up to speed to work with the PS Move. When you consider the price they're charging for RE4 on the PSN/XBLA, those who have yet to experience this masterpiece may want to consider getting the Wii version instead. It's essentially the most complete package out of all the versions.

By the way, good review TrendyGamers.

TrendyGamers4494d ago

Thanks for the kind works.

And you are right about the lack of Move support, they should have included it on the PS3 version.

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The 10 PSVR 2 Games You Should Own

If you're looking for 'must have' PSVR 2 games then look no further. These are the 10 titles every PSVR 2 owner should have in their library.

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kevco3349d ago

If you're wanting more PSVR 2 support, you should probably buy all of these games.

Speak with your wallet!

Profchaos49d ago

Bit rich to have to buy games you don't want because you want Sony to support the expensive headset they sold us which cost as much as the console it runs on beyond paying third partys to support it.
Seriously in terms of first party we have horizon on day 1 and a gt 7 vr mode.

They seemingly have made little effort to support it beyond paying Capcom to make re games in VR or a second party studio to make firewall which was mismanaged.

I'm a day 1 psvr2 user and the only thing I'm excited for right now is PC support.

I commented recently this bespoke VR game development model we have right now clearly doesn't work

crazyCoconuts49d ago

On the one hand I feel like there's been plenty of smaller non-AAA games to play and occupy me as a supplement to my flat screen gaming.
But I agree that Sony has done nothing to elevate this beyond the niche it's in and into the mainstream where it would be economical to create AAA games for it.

Babadook748d ago (Edited 48d ago )

Most of these games are worth owning for most people; I own all but 2 of them in fact. So I agree with kevco33. I think you're crazy if you downplay this list quite frankly. Sony can't keep funding software if people don't buy any of it, the ball is squarely in OUR court.

Sony has spent a lot on 3rd party stuff this gen like RE.

phoenixwing49d ago (Edited 49d ago )

Saving up for the headset is my first hurdle. Let alone buying games I don't want lol

mudakoshaka48d ago

People downvoting you for not having enough finances...what a world we live in, haha

phoenixwing48d ago (Edited 48d ago )

@mudako
They feel affronted at the very thought that I don't plunk down 500 immediately lol I have a little over 900 games in my backlog I've been buying games instead of hardware ever since I got my PC and ps5. I just don't know if vr is really for me honestly. Every time I have a couple hundred allocated to video games it makes more sense to buy a bunch of flat games instead of vr ones

mudakoshaka49d ago

I have 9 out of these 10 games. I try to buy all the VR games I like to support the advancement of VR!

TheEroica48d ago (Edited 48d ago )

I spoke with my wallet after watching the first headset get weak support. Easy pass until Sony earns my money. Feel bad for those who parted with 500 bucks, falling for the hype that Sony was actually gonna support this thing.

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Neonridr49d ago

I own 7 of these titles off the list, lol.

NotoriousWhiz49d ago

I'm trying to decide if it's worth holding onto my psvr 2. I enjoy what it has currently, but it seems unlikely to get anything else. Might be better off just waiting for something with more support if that ever comes.

Profchaos48d ago

As a fellow psvr2 owner the question seemingly comes down to do you own a PC.

I think I'm all in I have a habit to hold onto my systems anyhow I still have my psvr1 to hell I still have my NES.

But while it's still worth something yeah you could sell it and if Sony turns the ship around you should be able to buy another one for less than you soldmit for I feel like we won't see any fix for the headset for the next 2 years rumours show that Sony has no current first party VR games in active development after they closed London studios

The whole psvr2 situation has left me feeling a little burnt on PlayStation as a whole to be honest. The first psvr felt experimental but it was supported far more than this superior headset

MIDGETonSTILTS1749d ago

GT7 surprised me, because I hate racing games, but i poured 100 hours into it way too quickly.

I’m looking forward to the Metro VR game this year, and I hope that WW2 dogfighter game releases eventually.

talocaca49d ago

I have most of them 😅

Waiting for a sale on Synapse and Arizona Sunshine 2.....also Metro coming this year looks great.

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Resident Evil 4 Sales Top 7 Million Units Nearly One Year After Release

Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) today announced that the multiplatform title Resident Evil 4 has sold over 7 million units worldwide approximately one year after its release.

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Cacabunga53d ago

Still didnt play it.. but I'm glad these SP games are big successes

TheColbertinator53d ago

Deserved. Great remake of a great game

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Was Devastated With Bugs A Month Before Launch

The Resident Evil 4 remake's director has revealed in a recent documentary that the game was riddled with bugs in its final month before launch.

Rebel_Scum65d ago

Not a big surprise really. All games are pretty rough until the very end and everything is released with bugs regardless of how the consumer quantifies it as being “polished.”

CrimsonWing6965d ago

That’s sort of how game development or any kind of software development goes. Looking for bugs and debugging, QA, and trying to scramble and polish everything before a deadline’s up.