Resident Evil 4

also for

GC,

PS2

6.9

good

The Bottom Line

The fourth installment of Capcom's pivotal "Survival Horror" series continues with this fully-3D installment. The title takes place in 2004 some six years after the events that transpired in Resident Evil 2. The government has destroyed the Umbrella Corporation, which has been behind just about every plot and disgusting bio-chemical mutation in the survival horror series. Now-US agent Leon Kennedy (of Resident Evil 2 fame) has been dispatched to Europe to save the President's daughter from "crazed organizations."

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Expert Reviews

78/100

score

Resident Evil 4's strong gameplay somehow manages to survive, despite a lazy porting job that will leave some PC owners wondering what all the fuss was about.

69/100

score

As my duty of reviewing the games in the state they come out of the box, I can't give a higher score with the lack of mouse support even though the story, pacing, and puzzles are great.

77/100

score

The puzzle mechanics work smoothly, environments are introduced in skillful fashion, the fighting is always interesting and low on frustration factor, aside from the aim-to-shoot mechanic in close quarters combat.

Game Features

Experience the thrill-a-minute Resident Evil 4! Now the smash hit, award-winning game delivers exciting new gameplay and bonus features:

NEW chapters: Play as Ada Wong in Separate Ways, 5 terrifying, adrenaline-pumping missions that reveal additional horrific surprises.

NEW weapons: Including the P.R.L.412 laser cannon and the Gunpowder Bowgun. NEW unlockable costumes: For Leon and Ashley.

Unsurpassed visuals with breathtaking 3D graphics and effects.

Fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat action.

New gameplay mechanics: Behind-the-back camera perspective & hit zone aiming system.

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Mild Language, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence