https://www.thegamer.com A ground-up remake of the Capcom classic, Resident Evil 4 sees Leon Kennedy attempt to rescue the President's daughter from a dangerous cult. It offers different control schemes, an expanded story, and modernized graphics. Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:20:50 GMT en-US hourly 60 Eduard Badaluta, the face model for Leon Kennedy in the Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes, is calling on fan accounts to be deleted. In comments that have since been removed, Badaluta says these fans are running "piece of shit accounts", and says that he "doesn't need" fan accounts in the first place.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:20:50 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-2-4-remake-leon-face-model-eduard-badaluta-harassment-fan-accounts-deleted/ It’s still a little early to call it, but 2023 is almost certainly going to go down as the best gaming year since 2017.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/2023-good-gaming-year-resident-evil-4-tears-of-the-kingdom-baldurs-gate-3/ 2023 has been one of the best years in recent memory for video games, and we're only halfway done. Just when you thought your backlog couldn't get any deeper, it feels like every studio on the planet has decided that 2023 is the year to throw out its next banger. Or in the case of Square Enix, two bangers. I'm talking about Final Fantasy 16 and Octopath Traveler 2, but hey, if you enjoyed Forspoken, good for you.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-not-game-of-the-year-yet/ 2023 has seen a lot of remakes and remasters. EA released Dead Space, Capcom put out Resident Evil 4, Nintendo remastered Metroid Prime, Bloober Team doled out some Layers of Fear, and Nightdive Studios gave us a shock to the system with System Shock. What most of those games have in common, aside from being horror games from an earlier era, is an intense focus on tight, rewarding level design. With the exception of Layers of Fear, which has a more dreamlike logic guiding its exploration, these games place players in sprawling environments and ask them to explore them until they make sense.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/2023-remakes-remasters-older-linear-design/ Resident Evil 4 Remake is about to get new achievements on Steam, hinting that an expansion is on the way. While we can't see what these achievements are right now, they're likely related to either a VR mode or the Separate Ways expansion, as we know both of these are in the works.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:53:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-steam-achievement-update-vr-ada-dlc/ Your favorite video games are already packed with unique challenges and trials to take on, but sometimes you’ve played a game to the point that you’ve mastered them. When that happens, one of the only ways to play a classic game like new is to impose a challenge on yourself.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/self-imposed-challenges-in-games-ranked-best/ Games about zombies usually go from a purely head-bashing experience to a gut-wrenchingly painful experience, both figuratively and literally. Zombie game aficionados and lovers alike usually have a lot of good choices in PC and PlayStation consoles, but the Xbox Series X|S owners also got a fair share of options in their midst.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-zombie-games-xbox-series-x-s/ Resident Evil 4 Remake adds a whole bunch of new mechanics to bring the original into the modern day. One of these is the ability to parry, and it proved so popular with fans that one modder, qingsheng, has retroactively added it to the original Resi4.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:36:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-parry-mod/ In theory, each year is a better time to start gaming than the last - it’s not like games from the past get deleted, and… wait. I’m hearing they do in fact get deleted all the time as we move from console to console and fail to account for backwards compatibility or availability in an all-digital world. It’s for that reason that remakes have become so common, and why this year really is the best time to get into gaming.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:15:26 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/2023-best-year-new-gamer-system-shock-resident-evil-totk/ Resident Evil 4 Remake, like its predecessors, times how long it takes for a player to complete the game. Completing the game as quickly as possible earns a higher rating after the credits roll, along with some amazing perks for subsequent runs! Achieving the highest ranks, S and S+, require in-depth knowledge of the game and some impressive skills.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-how-to-get-s-rank/ Resident Evil 4 Remake brings back the fan-favorite score attack mode, The Mercenaries, which first appeared in the original RE4 game. This high-intensity subgame lets players throw caution to the wind and blast their way through dozens of enemies at a time with little regard for ammo. It's a cathartic way to show Los Illuminados who's boss!

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-the-mercenaries-complete-character-guide/ If you asked me to guess at the Venn diagram of people who like silent films and people who like video games, I would probably draw two entirely separate circles. But, as I've gotten into silent films over the past few months, I've realized that the medium that rose to prominence in the first 20 years of the 20th century has a lot in common with the medium that rose to prominence in its last 20 years.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-games-silent-comedy-buster-keaton-titanfall-2/ As you explore the creepy yet visually astonishing areas in the remake of Resident Evil 4, you will come across all types of enemies that were present in the original. A returning enemy that terrifies players is the Regenerator. These grotesque monsters are formidable foes that are nimble and can extend their limbs to attack from a distance.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-re4-regenerators-quick-kill-guide/ Leon has a number of tools at his disposal to take on Los Illuminados in Resident Evil 4, including guns, knives, and special herbs, but there's one thing he can't do: dodge. At least, not until this mod courtesy of alphaZomega.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 13:34:55 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-dodge-roll-mod/ Now that Ashley's had a chance to be a hero in Resident Evil 4 Remake, gameplay shifts back to Leon as you make your way toward Castle Salazar's throne room. You'll be facing some elite monsters in this chapter, so you'll need to bring your A-game when combat starts! From two Garrador berserkers to Salazar's nearly-unstoppable "Right Hand," Verdugo, Chapter Ten will test your combat abilities to the limit. You can even return to the Library as Leon to find treasures that Ashley couldn't collect!

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 19:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-ten-walkthrough/ Not many game series bring a level of replayability like Resident Evil. Particularly, the Resident Evil 4 Remake, as the fan-favorite, is filled with plenty of post-game content and things to miss during your first run to keep you coming back for more.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 15:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-after-game-activities-new-game-plus/ Remakes can be tricky, especially for a game with as much hype as Resident Evil 4 Remake. Change too little, and there's not enough new content for players to justify buying the game. Changing too much risks alienating fans. Capcom has generally struck this balance well with their remakes of the first three Resident Evil games, and that trend continues with RE4.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 16:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/ways-resident-evil-4-remake-original-differences-changes/ For as dark as Resident Evil 4 Remake can get at times, it’s not lost on me that Leon S. Kennedy is often just Sonic with bangs. (Maybe that's what the S stands for). At least, my Leon Kennedy is. That’s because, in addition to being way past cool, Mr. Kennedy loves searching for gems as much as the Blue Hedgehog loves hunting for Chaos Emeralds.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-gems-spinels-merchant/ Resident Evil 4 Remake is surely a contender for Game of the Year. While the game itself was great, it's a completely different experience playing it for the second time. You're equipped with more weapons and knowledge, making Leon the most dangerous person in the game. Just imagine that first village encounter if you had a fully souped up Riot Gun.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:54:26 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-costume-change-mod-cut-voice-lines/ If you played the original, then the Chimera Statue will come as no surprise when it appears in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Upon reaching the Grand Hall, this chapter takes a turn for the open-ended. Leon and Ashley need to find the statue's three heads, each in a different room nearby. Chapter Nine gives you more freedom that the rest of the game - which path will you take first?

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-nine-walkthrough/ At the end of the previous chapter in Resident Evil 4 Remake, Leon was separated from Ashley. While Chapter Eight is comparatively short, not having to protect Ashley means the game is willing to throw everything it has at you. From new enemy types to a pulse-pounding boss fight, this is one of the more action-packed chapters in the game.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-eight-walkthrough/ Entering the Castle marks the second act of Resident Evil 4 Remake. This is where the game takes on a tone much more similar to the very first title in the series; a sprawling, decadent mansion filled with strange devices and hideous monsters. There are plenty of new enemies to face, and even the basic Ganados have completely different gear than before!Related: Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter Six Walkthrough The Castle's inhabitants don't exactly roll out the welcome mat, so the game only gets more challenging from here. Keep this guide ready, and you'll be able to survive whatever Los Illuminados throw at you, and even complete some Challenges for extra unlocks along the way!This guide contains minor spoilers. Updated April 28, 2023: This guide now includes a video walkthrough of Chapter Seven for Resident Evil 4 Remake.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-seven-walkthrough/ Hidden throughout Resident Evil 4 Remake are sixteen Clockwork Castellans - wind-up dolls in the likeness of the villainous Count Ramon Salazar. Destroying all of them completes the Revolution Wind-Up Challenge and unlocks its associated Trophy or Achievement. Once a Castellan has been destroyed, it stays broken through all subsequent playthroughs, so you only need to find each one once.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-all-wind-up-doll-clockwork-castellan-locations/ Chapter Six is the final section of the village in Resident Evil 4 Remake. The game is barely half-over, though, as you still have the dangers of Castle Salazar and beyond to contend with! This chapter includes some of the game's toughest battles yet, including some that will shock even longtime fans of the original!

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:45:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-six-walkthrough/ Resident Evil 5 is seemingly up next on the remake docket, with teases sprinkled throughout Resi4, but there are a lot of burning questions as to how Capcom will approach such a divisive game. It ditched the iconic Merchant for post-chapter menu stores, and completely abandoned the attache case inventory system, creating more room for an all-in action spectacle, culminating in Chris Redfield's iconic boulder punch.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:51:06 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-5-remake-4-merchcant-reddit/ You are a strong, competent man with a gun. Your mission is to lead an important young woman through a world filled with shuffling hordes infected with a disease that transforms them into monsters. Sometimes you need the young woman's help to reach areas you can’t get to on your own. Over time, the two of you develop a bond. At the end of the game, though she is infected with the same disease that created the monsters you killed along the way, she is safe because of your actions.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:31:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-inspiration-resident-evil-4-remake/ Resident Evil 4 Remake's latest patch is now live and it spells good news for those of you playing on Xbox Series X, but bad news for players speedrunning the game. An issue that resulted in some of you warping through walls when using the scope has reportedly been patched out of the game, meaning the exploit can no longer be used to shave precious seconds off your professional speedrun times.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:05:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-patched-popular-speedrunning-technique/ There are plenty of skips in the original Resident Evil 4, but most require you to go out of bonds. This often involves the use of the Ditman glitch with the Striker. There are not many normal traditional skips, but the remake has them in spades.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:15:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-best-skips/ It is safe to say Capcom has done a successful job in remaking Resident Evil 4 with the game becoming the second-fastest selling in the series to date. Racking up more than four million units sold worldwide and on track to overtake Resident Evil 6 as the fastest selling, the remake has drawn old fans and newcomers alike.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:16:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-fan-attache-case-scale-in-real-life/ When a game gets the remake label instead of remaster, those who played the original will have their expectations raised. Needless to say, Capcom understood the assignment when it went about remaking Resident Evil 4. A month later, players are still discovering little details about the remake that weren't there in the original, including a regenerator you might have thought was dead when you turn the power on in the lab.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:01:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-regenerator-always-watching/ Resident Evil 4 just loves putting Leon in a tough spot. The first encounter in the village puts you on the back foot, as you run from a frenzied mob, one of them with a chainsaw. However, as you progress, you'll pick up more weapons, ammo, and tools which make picking off Ganados much easier.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:53:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-most-annoying-ganado/ The debate over how soon is too soon to remake a game has been sparking discussion among players in pretty much every corner of each community, most notably since the recent releases of Dead Space and Resident Evil 4. The topic was for example recently raised on Resetera, users on the platform sharing their various opinions on the matter. Some argue that remakes should only be considered after a certain period has passed, while others clearly believe that timing shouldn’t matter, as long as the remake offers a significant improvement over the original.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 01:01:01 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/players-discuss-right-time-before-remake/ When you think of classic Resident Evil, you probably think of slowly sneaking around Spencer Mansion, fixed camera angles concealing all sorts of horrible creatures before you accidentally blunder your way into them. The fixed camera angle has pretty much died in survival horror these days, as more recent Resident Evil titles have decided to go for an over-the-shoulder view or are simply in first-person (looking at you Ethan Winters).

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-fixed-camera-angles/ Resident Evil 4 Remake might continue to be celebrated almost a month after its launch, and for good reason, but make no bones about it, some of its bosses are very hard to beat. Don't worry, it's okay to admit it. Verdugo is one of the toughest, and if you're one of the many who felt like they were trapped in a fight with the terrifying monster forever, a glitch has shown why that is, demonstrating just how many direct hits it takes before you can leave him behind.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:41:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-stunlock-glitch-reveals-verdugo-health/ Resident Evil 4 Remake is chock full of tiny details that most players are likely to miss even on their second, third, and so-on playthroughs. One small tidbit is that Leon Kennedy doesn't shiver in the freezer section of the island if he puts his jacket on, as highlighted by statictonality on Reddit.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:07:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-leon-kennedy-jacket-cold-stop/ Now that you've found Ashley, the rest of Resident Evil 4 Remake is all about getting her out of the village safely. Of course, there's a bloodthirsty cult on your trail, so it's not going to get any easier!

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-five-walkthrough/ The mysterious Merchant is one of Resident Evil's most iconic characters, despite only appearing in a single game. If anything, he's become even more enigmatic in Resident Evil 4 Remake, thanks in no small part to his ability to establish several pirate-themed attractions throughout the Plaga-infested castle and its surroundings! The Shooting Gallery minigame is certainly strange, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-shooting-gallery-guide/ The original Resident Evil 4 is a much beloved title in the series, and a lot of people put that down to the work of director and series creator Shinji Mikami. When it was revealed that Shinji Mikami wouldn't be coming back to oversee work on Resident Evil 4 Remake, many were understandably nervous that the original's mixture of goofy charm and intense action wouldn't be respected. Now that the game has released, we know that's not the case, and Shinji Mikami himself has now taken the time to finish the title and has given his final verdict.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:29:49 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-writer-shinji-mikami-thoughts-enjoyed-remake/ Survival horror series Resident Evil has had its hands full with weaving stories about humans suffering at the hands of corporate greed and harmful ideas like Eugenics. Hence, when they wrote out their “big bad” from the story, they still decided to edit in references and content that echoed back to the corporation responsible for everything you’re experiencing.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-best-umbrella-references/ Whether you're playing through Resident Evil 4 Remake for the first time or the fifth time since its launch last month, there are likely a few moments throughout the game during which you wish you didn't have to keep such a close eye on your ammo. While there are legitimate ways to make sure you never run out of rounds, one player appears to have found a glitch that lets you fire off RPG rockets as if they were pistol bullets.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:35 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-streamer-infinite-ammo-glitch/ After Leon finds Ashley and the two of them make it through the Gonado-infested village, the big bad of Resident Evil 4 shows up to introduce himself. Osmund Saddler has a sick new haircut in the remake and also prefers to keep the expository dialog to a minimum, instead opting to have Ashley just shoot Leon without going over his master plan first.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:40:11 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-pistol-jam-scene-explained/ Similar to the Resident Evil 2 remake, the remake of RE4 definitely needed to up its game in regards to the puzzles. The classic game's puzzles were all incredibly easy, often having a solution of less than five steps. They're often mocked in the RE community, like the sliding one, with a solution of a single loop.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-best-puzzles/ Though you can't take away from the charm and silliness of the original, Resident Evil 4 Remake truly outdoes the 2005 game in many ways. From the expanded gameplay sections, innovative new combat mechanics, to the seamlessly redesigned enemies and environments, there's always something new to discover. On top of all that, there's quite a lot of hidden detail scattered throughout.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-hidden-easter-eggs-details-references/ As great as Resident Evil 4's remake, it's pretty disappointing that Ada Wong isn't a playable character in either the main campaign or in the remake's Mercenaries. Thankfully, it isn't 2005 anymore, and modders have already put the enigmatic spy back into the game.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-fans-ada-wong-playable-mercenaries-animations-mod/ Before you go on a big adventure to save the day from evil monstrosities and apocalypse-inducing calamities, it's always best to see your local merchant for extra supplies first. Even the strongest protagonists need help from shopkeepers who procure the essential items.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/merchants-best-in-games/ Resident Evil 4 is a scary game. It’s got tentacles and zombies and giant fish that can eat you up in a single gulp. It’s also got the Plagas--little parasitic creatures that can grow into BIG parasitic creatures, given the right hosts. And they have a vague arachnid appearance that some people might find a bit triggering.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-no-spiders-mod/ There are a lot of questions to be asked with regard to Resident Evil 4. The one we've been asking since the original's launch is why the President of the United States – arguably the most powerful man in the world – sent one dude with a handgun to save his daughter. Along the way, we end up asking a few more – like if a town's entire population left for bingo night.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 06:41:12 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-infographic-weapons-hidden-numbers-stats/ The fourth chapter of Resident Evil 4 Remake sees Leon exploring several hidden Los Illuminados shrines along the shores of the lake. It's one of the more open-ended chapters, as you can complete the objectives in almost any order, so if one is giving you trouble then you can try again after doing something else!Related: Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter Three Walkthrough With this guide at the ready, though, you won't have too much trouble at all - we've got a complete walkthrough for the chapter, ensuring you'll be able to get the Church Insignia and find yourself one step closer to recovering Baby Eagle.This guide contains minor spoilers. Updated April 15, 2023: We've updated this guide to include a video walkthrough to show you everything you need to know about Chapter Four.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-four-walkthrough/ Chapter Three in Resident Evil 4 Remake pits Leon against bigger, tougher monsters - in particular, ferocious animals empowered by the cultists' mysterious benefactor! There's a lot of combat in this chapter, so stay sharp and keep an eye on your ammo as you explore new areas and revisit old ones.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-three-walkthrough/ Have you ever played Super Mario Bros. and thought, hey, this is great. I just wish I could chainsaw a bad guy's head off and get mauled to death if I mess up a boss fight. No? Alright, this article isn't for you then. Leave.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:58:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-super-mario-mods/ In space no one can hear you scream. Turns out the same is true if you're stranded in the cavernous depths beneath a sprawling Spanish mansion crawling with zombies.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-underground-lab-alien/ One cool aspect about the original Resident Evil 4 was how massive of a campaign it was compared to previous entries. There were so many more environments and boss fights this time around. Thankfully, except for one notable absence, the RE4 remake has all the bosses from the classic game.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:01:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-best-bosses-ranked/ The second chapter of Resident Evil 4 Remake introduces several key features in the game, most notably the Merchant. You'll find it very helpful to have an ally, even one as inscrutable as him! While this chapter doesn't have any new enemy types, the existing ones will have greater numbers and more weapons, so you'll need to be prepared.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:35:08 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-two-walkthrough/ Resident Evil 4 is a remake done right. It retains all the plaga-infested zombie-shooting action of the original while amplifying the horror elements thanks to the latest-generation graphics. It tweaks the gameplay just enough to provide a new experience to those who played the 2005 original, and those veterans are now nodding sagely as newcomers discover the subtler bits of Resident Evil 4’s story.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:56:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-village-chief-resembles-las-plagas-symbol/ Resident Evil 4 isn't for the faint of heart. Regardless of the grisly display of violence and terror, you will often be pressed to ensure you have the tools necessary to keep breathing. Things get a tad stressful if you find that your ammo has been depleted or you've taken your last green herb.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-merchant-purchase-priority-buy-first/ Some Resident Evil 4 fans are only just realising that Separate Ways shows you what happened to Leon's iconic jacket after he loses it in the opening chapters of the game.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:34:36 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-fans-finding-out-what-happens-to-leon-kennedy-jacket-separate-ways/ In the beginning of April, the actress behind Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ada Wong, Lily Gao, deactivated replies on her Instagram posts after receiving thousands of angry comments from gamers about her performance. She later deactivated the account, but reactivated it recently with a statement about being the first Asian actor to represent Ada Wong in the Resident Evil games and how she’d faced racist and sexist backlash “for simply participating”.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/backlash-lily-gao-race-voice-actor-resident-evil-4-remake-racist/ Just like the original Resident Evil 4, the remake offers numerous unlockables. While some got removed, most of them returned in this new version, plus plenty of new additions as well. Not only are there unlockable costumes, but accessories, too, and many have awesome perks tied to wearing them.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:00:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-unlockables-special-weapons-accessories-ranked/ I keep telling myself not to worry about Trophies: ‘It’s arbitrary! If it stops being fun, put it down.’ Without fail, I still fall into the trap of chasing the high of unlocking a rare Achievement and getting that satisfyingly crisp ‘ding’, even if getting it makes me miserable. On the flip side, so many games have easy Trophies you can get in one playthrough, like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, which feels completely unrewarding and falls flat by the end. I didn’t earn a Platinum here, I just sorta got one for showing up. In between the stupidly hard and the mind-numbingly simple, there’s Resident Evil.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:55:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-most-fun-platinum/ It has been less than a month since Resident Evil 4 Remake launched and odds are many of you have played your way through the game a time or two by now. You may have even taken a peak at the remake's professional difficulty and then, if you're anything like me, run away in horror shortly after. Or you powered through and proceeded to become the first person in the world to beat the game in under two hours on its most punishing difficulty.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:14:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-speedrunner-beats-professional-difficulty-under-2-hours/ Leon Kennedy famously keeps his bingo line in the Resident Evil 4 remake. But did you know that the Las Plagas-infected villagers aren’t the only ones who play Bingo? It turns out, Leon’s handler also goes to a weekly Bingo game every Friday night. Slight spoilers for those who haven’t finished Resident Evil 4 lay ahead--you’ve been warned.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:21:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-hunnigan-plays-bingo/ Back when I first played Resident Evil 4 in 2016, I devoured it. I took little bites at first, putting in an hour here and there. But, around the time I reached the back half I could hardly pull myself away. I marathoned the last eight hours in an all night session, and saw Leon and Ashley jet ski into the sunrise as the dawn’s early light was shining through my windows.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-perfect-pace/ Resident Evil 4 Remake is a stunning return to one of the series' most terrifying settings. Since the original game is so beloved, it's entirely natural that players will have a lot of questions about the new version! We've learned the game inside and out, so if you need to now something about Leon and Ashley's adventure, you've come to the right place.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-faq/ Actress Lily Gao has returned to social media, hitting back against the abuse she received over her performance of Ada Wong in Resident Evil 4 Remake. This comes after she was spammed with hateful comments, forcing her off social media around the time of the game's launch.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:07:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-ada-wong-voice-actor-lily-gao-response-abuse-hate/ Leon's day goes from bad to worse upon entering the rural countryside of Spain in an effort to retrieve the President's daughter. While Leon didn't quite know what to expect, it's clear that he was given this assignment due to his knowledge, experience, and capabilities displayed during the Raccoon City fiasco.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-best-easter-eggs/ With an adventure waiting in store for you already, the Resident Evil 4 Remake is ready to keep you hooked with its additional downloadable content, the Mercenaries mode. A simple mini-game that can help you unlock certain guns in the game that you can also use in the actual single-player campaign, without having to finish and clear the whole game.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-characters-ranked/ Ramon Salazar is the lord of the castle in Resident Evil 4. He's arguably the campiest villain in the entire series, complete with wicked monologues, self-aggrandizing statues, and a flair for the dramatic. In the remake, he's also been given a full background story that players can piece together throughout the game.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-ramon-salazar-origin-backstory/ Resident Evil 4 remake's Mercenaries mode includes a nice little nod to one of the original release's many many box arts - in this case, the US Wii release.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:12:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-leon-selection-wii-box-art-pose-reference/ The castle has always been my favourite part of Resident Evil 4. Some people raise eyebrows when I call it the greatest horror game of all time, pointing to the silliness of Leon's bingo line and the overall campy tone that they feel disqualifies it from being a true horror masterpiece.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-knights-castle-library/ The Mercenaries mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake lets players take the fight to the game's monsters! For your first few tries, just surviving might feel like an accomplishment, but before long you'll be powering through each stage and stringing together massive combos! Of course, to get a good spot on the leaderboard, you'll need the highest score you can get.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 23:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-the-mercenaries-how-to-get-s-rank/ The Island map can be a real challenge in Resident Evil 4 Remake's challenge mode, The Mercenaries. It may not have chainsaws or cataputs, but many of the Ganados have impenetrable armor and shields, and there are fewer safe spots than any other map. To make matters worse, skittering Plagas and hard-hitting Brutes can give the horde an opening to overwhelm you.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-island-map-guide/ Resident Evil has never skimped when it comes to bosses. From Nemesis and Tyrant to the menagerie of over-the-top bosses featured in RE Village, Capcom knows how to deliver an end-of-section battle. Resident Evil 4 is no exception and has some of the most memorable big bosses in gaming history. A feat the remake does well to preserve.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-every-boss-compared/ You might be shocked to hear this, but Resident Evil 4 is not a narrative masterpiece. It never has been and never will be, and large parts of its masterful reputation are owed to its evident campiness and willingness to poke fun at itself. The same goes for its vocal performances, which all lean into what makes the survival horror franchise so wonderfully silly in the first place. Fans come to it for this level of excess, yet now some are claiming it falls short of expectations.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-voice-acting-ada-wong-performance-capcom/ Two weeks on from the launch of Resident Evil 4 Remake and some weird and wonderful stuff has already been done with and adjacent to the game. The weirdest and most wonderful thing of all might be art that poses the question what if Ashley were a mouse? Of course, just a week after Moushley took over Resident Evil's corner of Twitter, someone has taken the creation and made it a reality via a mod for the remake.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-fans-added-mouse-ashley-meme-into-game/ As a longtime Resident Evil fan, I was eager to get my hands on the Resident Evil 4 Remake. While I knew there would be changes, the ones I did come across worked only to enhance the story and experience. However, one of the things I did miss was many of the original’s gameplay mechanics. Thankfully it is the year 2023 and people have already crafted mods to bring back certain classic gameplay elements.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:11:43 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-fan-brings-back-original-style-gameplay/ Resident Evil 4 Remake's initial Castle area, the Gate, is the setting for the second map in The Mercenaries. It's unlocked when you complete a game on the Village map, and it's much more of a brawl than its predecessor. Wide-open firing lanes and limited opportunities to take advantage of elevation mean that you'll have enemies in your face for most of the match.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-complete-guide-castle-map/ Resident Evil 4 fans think that Hunk is a little too overpowered in The Mercenaries at launch and is easily the best way to get an S++ rank on the mode's three different maps.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:03:58 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-hunk-op-in-mercenaries-best-for-s-rank/ Players will be no stranger to the Village map in Resident Evil 4 Remake's Mercenaries mode. The layout is the same as the game's explosive opening battle, but this time there are many, many more enemies to deal with. Many of the same tactics you used in the main game will help you here, but there are some differences as well.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-village-map-complete-guide/ The Mercenaries are here for the Resident Evil 4 remake. That’s the free DLC that adds a new game mode where you try and kill as many baddies as possible before time runs out. Just like the remake, Capcom has revamped Mercenaries with a few new features, such as online leaderboards where you can see the best scores from around the world as well as Mayhem abilities that give each character a unique way to mow down Las Plagas-infected enemies.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:21:26 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-easier-handcannon/ Leon Kennedy is thankfully still a walking bundle of cheese in Resident Evil 4 Remake, spouting one-liners to himself that I'm sure he thinks are hilarious. Some are new, some are classics, but one of those classics nearly didn't make the cut, like his iconic bingo line.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:50:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-almost-cut-the-bingo-line/ The Resident Evil 4 remake surprisingly has an explanation for why Luis Sera asks everyone that he runs into if they have a smoke - and no, it's not just because he wants a ciggy.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:08:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-explains-why-luis-smokes-codeword-detail/ Resident Evil 4 Remake added the original game's Mercenaries as free DLC today, but alongside it comes 11 "Exclusive Upgrade Ticket" microtransactions, a copy of the otherwise free in-game item that bypasses the usual level restrictions weapons have for their special add-ons.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:42:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-update-upgrade-ticket-microtransactions-backlash/ The Resident Evil 4 remake is pretty faithful to the original, more so than the remakes of 2 or 3. There are still many differences, but a lot of the areas are the same, changed slightly, or completely revamped. That's not the focus here, as certain areas, bosses, weapons, and visual elements are entirely removed.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-missing-changes-content/ Resident Evil 4's new iteration of The Mercenaries mode features Leon, Luis Serra, Hunk, and Krauser will all be playable characters, with Ada Wong and Albert Wesker seemingly not making the cut right now.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:26:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-the-mercenaries-mode-play-as-luis-hunk-krauser-leon/ Everyone loves Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy - he's beautiful, loyal, and the definition of a himbo. Off to rescue the president's daughter halfway across the world? Better bring a pistol with one mag, an empty suitcase, and a nice warm jacket. No need for money, backup, or anything else. Just good looks and a few rounds in the chamber.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:32:46 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-leon-kennedy-voice-actor-himbo/ In Resident Evil 4 Remake, when you return to the village and the tower explodes, several enemy wolves will be waiting to gang up on poor ol' Leon Kennedy. As it turns out, they didn't just wander in from the outskirts - someone let them out of their cage, and that someone can be killed earlier.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:37:12 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-wolf-village-skip/ Resident Evil 4 remake ensures it has plenty to tie it to the rest of the Resident Evil series. Luis now has a Nemesis reference that binds the game to the plot of Resident Evil 2, for example, and there's even a reference to Resident Evil 3.5 during an Ashley section later in the game.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:10:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remakes-sentinel-nine-resident-evil-vendetta/ Like the other games in the series, Resident Evil 4 Remake encourages gamers to play through the story again and again. By completing specific challenges, you can unlock new costumes, accessories, and weapons! Many of these are purely cosmetic, but several have in-game effects that will make the game's toughest trials much easier.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-all-costumes-accessories-bonus-weapons-how-to-unlock/ Resident Evil 4 is perhaps the perfect remake. It updates just enough of the original RE4 to make it feel fresh but keeps all the major plot points. Plus there are a ton of easter eggs to impress franchise fanatics, like how you can still save the dog from a bear trap and you can still die to a giant fish for getting angry at the lake.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:30:45 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-jet-ski-tricks/ Remember Hogwarts Legacy? Remember how trans people and their allies called for a boycott of the game, got massive amounts of pushback from the ‘anti-woke’ crowd, and there was an absurd amount of discourse online about whether it’s okay to buy a video game if you really, really want to, despite knowing your purchase supports the work of a transphobe? You know how we’ve already been through this, and now nobody’s talking about Harry Potter regularly because nobody cares about the game anymore? Well, I hate telling good people bad news, but it’s happening again – Harry Potter is in the headlines, and I’m once again asking you to boycott Rowling’s work.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/hbo-next-company-put-money-jk-rowlings-pockets-harry-potter-reboot/ While the Merchant is clearly on Leon's side in Resident Evil 4 Remake, he doesn't offer his services for free. You'll need the local currency, pesetas, to resupply items, repair your equipment, and buy or upgrade new weapons. The game is fairly generous, but sometimes you need to come up with a lot of cash fast!

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-how-to-make-money-pesetas/ Resident Evil 4 remake has everything you'd expect from the original game. It's got Leon, Ashley, alien parasites that turn the residents of a Spanish village into homicidal chainsaw-wielding maniacs, a tiny Margaret Thatcher, and the ability to kill yourself by shooting at the lake. But it is missing one thing that has been in every Resident Evil game since RE7. I of course refer to the humble-yet-useful bolt cutters.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:54:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-fans-mourn-bolt-cutters-re4-remake/ Despite Resident Evil 4 Remake being celebrated by almost everyone, it has still managed to create a little discourse. Some of you have taken issue with Capcom signposting barrels and boxes containing loot to be found using yellow paint. Well, there's now a mod for that. One that rids Resident Evil 4 of all its yellow paint, its creator claiming that it makes the remake more immersive.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:18:56 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mod-removes-yellow-paint-immersion/ The iconic opening of Resident Evil 4 has been faithfully adapted in the remake, with plenty of extra scares and surprises that will keep even longtime fans guessing. Whether this is your first foray into the remote Spanish village or you could navigate the place in your sleep, you may not be fully prepared for what lies ahead.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:45:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-one-walkthrough/ The Blue Medallions are back in Resident Evil 4 Remake, and there are many more than there were in the original. Hung throughout the village, castle, and island by Los Illuminados cultists, these shiny discs can be destroyed to earn rewards from the Merchant. Whenever you see one, there are several more in the area - be sure to get them all before moving on!

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:46:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-all-blue-medallion-locations/ You’re out of ammo. You fumble for a reload as an elderly woman wielding a pitchfork bears down on you. Just as the magazine snaps into place, a hulking man with a burlap sack for a head bursts into your field of view, chainsaw revving. You turn to run, but shit, you can't move. You look down. Metal teeth encircle your calf. You wrestle with the iron jaw as the overpowering buzz of the whirling chain draws closer. Just as the roar becomes unbearable, you pry the bear trap off your leg and sprint away as the chainsaw cuts the air where you just were.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:20:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-bear-traps-great-for-horror/ The Resident Evil 4 remake is doing quite well, according to its own sales figures. It’s the first remake to ever outsell its original game, and it’s even surpassed Resident Evil Village’s peak concurrent player count on Steam. All in all, the return of RE4 has signaled to other game manufacturers that updating classic games for current-gen consoles can be a winning strategy.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:26:40 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-gba-port/ This past weekend saw Ada Wong actor Lily Gao delete most of her social media due to hate being sent her way by Resident Evil 4 fans. I don’t think we should brush this off by saying ‘so called’ fans. They are fans. Real fans. The type of toxic, parasocial, deeply defensive fans that gaming as a whole is keen to cultivate and cater to. So when they all blow up in someone’s face (usually a female actor or developer), it’s insulting to dismiss these people as not being true fans, as if this is a one off case nobody could have ever predicted. This is the chickens coming home to roost in the bed we made.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/ada-wong-actor-lily-gao-abuse-gamers-awful/ Even before Resident Evil 4 Remake launched, modders were making changes, both amusing and helpful, to the game. That has naturally increased exponentially since the full game arrived and continues on, particularly when it comes to changing Ashley's appearance. One mod now lets you change Ashley into a Regnerador which makes for an incredibly different experience when that's the version of the character you're trying to protect.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:32:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-players-replacing-ashley-with-regenerador/ As soon as it was revealed that Resident Evil 4 Remake wouldn't let you look up Ashley's skirt, we all knew what was coming. But with the game being a near-universal hit, I think many of us expected the complaints of "wokeness" to die down. But they're a dedicated bunch, and the user reviews over on Metacritic prove that.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:17:37 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-woke-review-bombing/