Resident Evil 4 (Remake) (2023)

[joshsquash729]

Finally got around to finishing this the other day. I'm ashamed to say it's my first time actually beating any version of RE4, despite absolutely loving it. When it first came out when I was a kid, it was just too difficult for me, since I was used to games like Crash and Spyro. I think I made it to the second fight with Krauser and just couldn't get past it for whatever reason. I picked up the Xbox One version a while ago, but life happened, and I ended up never making it past the castle. But this time I was bound and determined to finish it, and I did! Had a blast, too.

There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been said a dozen times over, but it's just a good feeling game. Everything about it feels smooth and tended to. I don't miss the QTEs at all, and there was really nothing excised from the original that I found myself really missing. Luis was given a bigger, better role, and Ashley wasn't getting on my nerves all the time. It took me a little over 20 hours, but I also took my time to seek out the treasures, Clockwork Castellans, and enjoy some of the little details. I've never been one for speedruns or trophies or anything like that, I just like to enjoy a game and go at my own pace. Can't wait to play through it again!

[Mr. Chaverria]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Capcom just released a patch to smooth out some in-game bugs but also removed the “Scope Warping”. I guess your next speedrun will be a little harder.

Not sure how I feel about "really" beating the game if you're just abusing a glitch. I had to Google out what "Scope Warping" was.

I don't do speedruns, per se. If anything, I may just see how fast I can beat a well loved game but I don't mess around w/ glitches. I beat it on the parameters intended and move on.

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It's funny, I've beaten my 4th run on this thing.

1st run as a pure run on the regular setting. Almost got all that treasure on that 1st try. In some ways, I wished I started on Hardened but I feel I would have mucked that up w/ how aggressive some of the regular baddies are in comparison to its original. And that original's gameplay was so ingrained in me that nostalgia was sure set in.

2nd run getting all the cash to get the infinite rocket launcher.

3rd run, professional, was pretty much just enjoying my revenge w/ the infinite rocket launcher. Especially on those bastard Regenadores, in particular that special one. I've always hated them, not cuz they suck but because they point out how at times I don't do well with aiming fast.

4th one was on hardened w/ whatever guns I'd upgraded and went from there.

Just kind of studying the world and how it's a bit different than the original. That tower in the village can't be abused. I love that they changed that. It was good spot back when. This game is truly a great remake.

I want to get the infinite ammo accessory but i hate that I'd have to have Leon wear those ears during those cutscenes. I'd just have it like the original. Infinite ammo for the sweeper, launcher, and the magnum. Maybe infinite ammo isn't for me w/ this game. Hahaha. I just hate how it'd ruin my story immersion there.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by Mr. Chaverria

2nd run getting all the cash to get the infinite rocket launcher.

How did you save up the cash for the infinite rocket launcher on your 2nd run? I am thinking about selling most of my fully upgraded guns + treasures for the launcher, then doing another run for the money and buying back all those guns.

[BladeRunner2007]

Originally Posted by Mr. Chaverria

Not sure how I feel about "really" beating the game if you're just abusing a glitch. I had to Google out what "Scope Warping" was.

I don't do speedruns, per se. If anything, I may just see how fast I can beat a well loved game but I don't mess around w/ glitches. I beat it on the parameters intended and move on.

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It's funny, I've beaten my 4th run on this thing.

1st run as a pure run on the regular setting. Almost got all that treasure on that 1st try. In some ways, I wished I started on Hardened but I feel I would have mucked that up w/ how aggressive some of the regular baddies are in comparison to its original. And that original's gameplay was so ingrained in me that nostalgia was sure set in.

2nd run getting all the cash to get the infinite rocket launcher.

3rd run, professional, was pretty much just enjoying my revenge w/ the infinite rocket launcher. Especially on those bastard Regenadores, in particular that special one. I've always hated them, not cuz they suck but because they point out how at times I don't do well with aiming fast.

4th one was on hardened w/ whatever guns I'd upgraded and went from there.

Just kind of studying the world and how it's a bit different than the original. That tower in the village can't be abused. I love that they changed that. It was good spot back when. This game is truly a great remake.

I want to get the infinite ammo accessory but i hate that I'd have to have Leon wear those ears during those cutscenes. I'd just have it like the original. Infinite ammo for the sweeper, launcher, and the magnum. Maybe infinite ammo isn't for me w/ this game. Hahaha. I just hate how it'd ruin my story immersion there.

You can abuse the tower. Climb up the ladder but don't move. Just do a 180° quick turn and stab everyone that's coming up. Once the chainsaw guy spawns throw a grenade down the ladder. Done.

[dyne]

There was also a room in the first village section that had a metal door that you could hide in. Even with the door wide open enemies couldn't enter.

I wasn't able to find it in the remake.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

How did you save up the cash for the infinite rocket launcher on your 2nd run? I am thinking about selling most of my fully upgraded guns + treasures for the launcher, then doing another run for the money and buying back all those guns.

Treasure. I really really searched out that treasure and did those Merchant Requests. I got like a million and change on the second run by the time you get to the room w/ the 4 Regenadores. Then sold all my upgraded guns which tipped me barely over the 2 million. At that point... SG-09, Riot Gun, and the Stingray. All maxed out except for their exclusive upgrades.

I wanted that rocket launcher very much so cuz of that room. And especially that special Regenador. They move so erratic that I struggle getting that last shot in for some reason. I barely ever so barely survived that special one the first time. I mean, I died a couple of times but I still got him on that first run eventually.



Those types of enemies are not my forte. Moving all crazy and having to shoot them in specific spots. I'm a crap shot once they start going wild.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by Mr. Chaverria

Treasure. I really really searched out that treasure and did those Merchant Requests. I got like a million and change on the second run by the time you get to the room w/ the 4 Regenadores. Then sold all my upgraded guns which tipped me barely over the 2 million. At that point... SG-09, Riot Gun, and the Stingray. All maxed out except for their exclusive upgrades.

I wanted that rocket launcher very much so cuz of that room. And especially that special Regenador. They move so erratic that I struggle getting that last shot in for some reason. I barely ever so barely survived that special one the first time. I mean, I died a couple of times but I still got him on that first run eventually.



Those types of enemies are not my forte. Moving all crazy and having to shoot them in specific spots. I'm a crap shot once they start going wild.

I just sold all of my guns but the fully upgraded Blacktail for the rocket launcher

Those regenerators are tough, but I tend to just stay a distance before even attempting a shot; that extra distance also gives me just enough time to aim for all of those parasites.

[dyne]

I watched videos of folks killing the regenerators with a knife.

[the1tyrant]

Originally Posted by dyne

I watched videos of folks killing the regenerators with a knife.

Did this on my pistol and knife playthrough. I was shocked how effective the knife turned out to be with this. The best part though was having them explode while on the ground after hitting and killing that last parasite. There are no words for how satisfying this is

[dogofwar]

This was such a great remake, between this and Dead Space, if they produce these kind of quality remakes, I love it. Getting modern updates to classic games.

Hopefully they continue the remakes and do 5 and 6.

[Warm Gun]

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Obviously this modification is wonky. But, watching videos, I have not seen a single piece of dialogue that I prefer in the remake. The writing and delivery is always less fun and more stilted in its desire not to repeat. It's not just that the game is more serious, but also the delivery of lines. They say the same things differently as if they are aware that in some other reality they have already said it. But the line was said right the first time and there often isn't another way to say it that sounds organic and flows right. Sometimes imitation is best.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by the1tyrant

Did this on my pistol and knife playthrough. I was shocked how effective the knife turned out to be with this. The best part though was having them explode while on the ground after hitting and killing that last parasite. There are no words for how satisfying this is

Which gun(s) and knives did you use for your run? I have not done it yet, but I am only using the fully upgraded Primal Knife.

[the1tyrant]

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Which gun(s) and knives did you use for your run? I have not done it yet, but I am only using the fully upgraded Primal Knife.

Ended up rolling exclusively with the Blacktail, which I become fond of during my 1st playthrough, (great stopping power but the downside is that it's not compatible with laser site) and the Primal knife.

I think its important to note, though, that I found that after doing 7 playthroughs and rebuying a lot of the weapons and fully modding them up for sh*ts and giggles, that any of the handguns will get the job done regardless of difficulty.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Redtail and I can't remember if it was the S9 or the the SG-09. I just needed a laser at times. And a maxed out fighting knife is a monster against the Regenadores. Parrying their attack takes an arm off. After both are gone, just poke them w/ the knife when you get them on the ground. Easy win.

I really was worried about going against them on a handgun and knife run. But... that was easy.

[VictoryAtNight]

The Resident Evil 4 remake has been a big critical and commercial success for Capcom, and the game helped the company close out its financial year on a high note. The publisher released its consolidated financial results today, and Capcom managed to sell 41.7 million units of video game software during the period from April 1st, 2022 and March 30th, 2023. Despite releasing on March 24th, the Resident Evil 4 remake managed to sell more than three million copies in its first two days, making it one of the company's bigger successes for the year. Overall, the company's sales were up 14.4% over the previous year.

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/re...-capcom-sales/