Resident Evil 4: Remake
Resident Evil 4: Remake launched on March 24, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Capcom, it rebuilds the 2005 survival horror from the ground up. You return as Leon S. Kennedy, sent to rescue the President’s daughter in a remote European village. The setup is familiar, but the mood, pacing, and controls have been reshaped for modern play.
Deluxe Edition — what’s included
- Leon & Ashley costume pack
- Deluxe weapons (Sentinel Nine handgun and Skull Shaker shotgun)
- Treasure map expansion
- Visual filters and accessories
- Deluxe edition soundtrack
Review

Resident Evil 4: Remake manages to keep the spirit of the original while giving it new teeth. Gunplay still leans on the over-the-shoulder view, but every bullet lands harder. Enemies react with more weight, and the new knife parry shifts how you survive sudden swarms.
The village and surrounding areas drip atmosphere. Rain slicks the stone, torchlight flickers across walls, and tight interiors crank up tension. Exploration feels more rewarding, with puzzles, side routes, and loot tucked away. A few areas stretch further than before, adding ambushes that twist what fans remember.
Combat feels intense but imperfect. Ganados rush in packs, pushing you to choose between standing your ground, kicking through bodies, or retreating to breathe. The camera sometimes struggles in cramped spaces, and if you hoard ammo the pace can drag. Still, when fights explode, they feel messy and desperate in the best way.
Performance is reliable on strong hardware, while older PCs dip during crowded fights. Sound design plays a big part: chants echo outside a cabin, floorboards creak, and the whine of a chainsaw makes every encounter heavier.
Verdict: brutal and sharp, with rough edges, but a remake that earns its place beside the original.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage | 55 GB available space | 55 GB SSD space |




