It looks as though the directors of the upcoming remake ofResident Evil 4were a little hesitant to go ahead with the project, stating that the original 2005 release is nothing short of a “masterpiece.“Horror gaming is experiencing something of a renaissanceat the moment, with a lot of titles for fans to look forward to. As well as AAA games and indie titles, there are also a number of remakes, including the recentDead Spaceand the hotly anticipated reimagining ofSilent Hill 2.
With theResident Evil 4remake said to include scrapped enemiesthat were supposed to be in the original, not to mention some story surprises and the removal of the dreaded QTE sections, this modern take on a classic sounds like it’s going to be quite the crowd pleaser. Of course, there are hopes that it will retain what madeRE4special in the first place, though the remake is going for a much darker tone. However, as excited as everyone is about the game, there were some reservations about taking on the project.
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In a recent interview with Game Informer, the directors behind the remake ofResident Evil 4, Yasuhiro Ampo and Kazunori Kadoi, were not quite sure they wanted to make it at first. Ampo refers to the original game as “a legend,” adding that they felt it would be difficult to make a successful remake knowing that mistakes would upset the fan base. Kadoi’s sentiments seemed to match, referring toRE4as a “masterpiece” and saying that they “didn’t want to do it.” Knowing how highly regarded the 2005 release is, it’s understandable that many would be a little reluctant to do a reimagining of a beloved game, especially if the aim is to satisfy older players and newcomers as well.
Of all theREgames out there,Resident Evil 4is considered the best of the bunchby many, signaling a shift that distanced itself from its predecessors. Although the first entry laid the groundwork for the series, with the two follow-ups picking up whereRE1left off, the fourth installment bucked the trend by moving away from fixed camera angles and focusing more on action.
TheResident Evil 4remake will have less competitionwhen it comes out as well. With games such asStar Wars Jedi: Survivorand the indie horror titleAmnesia: The Bunkerdelayed, Capcom’s inbound release will have more room to breathe. Not that many feel it won’t be a rousing success anyway, especially given the success of previousREremakes.
Resident Evil 4launches March 24 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
