After the releases of both theResident Evil 2remake and theResident Evil 3remake, many fans are wondering about the possibility for aResident Evil 4remake. With the PlayStation 5 also being on the horizon, players are hoping for its release on the brand new console for the next generation of gaming.
Capcom hasn’t put out any word regardingResident Evil 4’s future and possible remakes, but fans still want to see more of Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong. TheResident Evil 2remake has brought back the eyes of fans back on these two characters, making the hype behind this remake even stronger than ever.
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WhileResident Evil 8is going to be coming outfor the PlayStation 5 as well, a remake ofResident Evil 4could have the potential to be one of the most beloved horror games for the system, if not games in general. There are multiple reasons for this regarding the original game’s influence.
The Love for Resident Evil 4
It is no question thatResident Evil 4is widely beloved by fans of theResident Evilseries. While it has many hiccups, it also is host to manyfan-favorite characters and enemiesthat pursue Leon and Ashley throughout the creepy European village the game takes place in.
Just skimming the internet will reveal thatResident Evil 4is often listed in players' top ten lists for favorite orbest PlayStation 2 games. This could mean that a rework of what has already been established could potentially make for a great remake for the PlayStation 5. With modern game design philosophies and lessons learned from the past, far more can be done to improve on the original.
The love forResident Evil 4can be further met with how newerResident Evilfans are nowfamiliar with Leon Kennedyand Ada Wong via theResident Evil 2remake. With these characters far more fresher in their minds, players would be excited to see them again as they adventure through terrors and horrors alike.
The Remake’s Potential
A lot has changed in the gaming industry since 2005 without a doubt. Because of this, modern gamers that try to go back to the originalResident Evil 4after playing the more recent titles may be put off by its pacing and controls. This however brings a lot of potential for improvements if the game were to be remade for this modern audience.
Theremake forResident Evil 4would likely have controls more similar to the remakes forResident Evil 2and3with the level design changing to match this. The constant need to protect Ashley would also likely be reworked completely to make her less of an annoyance for players and more of an asset. Other more criticized aspects of the game would also likely be fixed and smoothed out for the new generation of games.
Considering how popular the originalResident Evil 4was, it would likely be just as popular for the PlayStation 5 as the other remakes for Resident Evil games were for the PlayStation 4. However,the possibility ofResident Evil 4returningstill remains a mystery.
