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Resident Evil 4 (2005) (2014)

Resident Evil 4 (2005) cover
Developer
Capcom
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 96,787 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, high-stakes action-horror romp mixing resource management with relentless, aggressive enemies and dramatic set pieces.

survival horroratmospherictenseaction-packeddifficultquick-time eventsgoryreplayable

What players say

Players call this a genre-defining classic that still holds up thanks to its satisfying combat and memorable encounters, though the tank controls and PC port are dated. The island section near the end is widely agreed to drag, and many say the original's charm beats the remake.

Trailer

Screenshots

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