5 Reasons Why We Need a Resident Evil 4 Remake (& 5 Reasons We Don’t)

Without a doubt, Resident Evil 4 was an absolute game changer for third-person shooters. The game introduced the «over the shoulder» perspective that has since become a staple of the genre. Not only did the game revolutionize third-person shooters, RE4 has also been a source of inspiration to various video games franchises such as God of War , Gears of War , Grand Theft Auto , Fallout , and more! The game also influenced survival horror titles to become more in tune with action-adventure such as The Last of Us and the Dead Space tril

However, as many other franchises have discovered, you cannot just depend on this feeling. RE2 and RE3 remakes made sense from a functional standpoint, but RE4 may not be necessary beyond feelings of nostal

The 2010s saw a resurgence in zombie popularity, largely due to AMC’s hit series The Walking Dead . In 2020, zombies are still a highly relevant antagonist in pop culture, whether it’s TV or video games. Zombies definitely aren’t going away anytime soon when it comes to the entertainment industry, so why should they go away in the next RE rem

The T-Virus infected crows were also not in the remake. In the original Resident Evil 2, crows looked like normal birds, albeit they were slightly larger in size and were aggressive towards the player. They became infected by the T-Virus by consuming other animals infected with it, such as insects or meat from corp

Back when RE4’s released, additional characters that needed to be occasionally saved were annoying and a downright drain on enjoyment. An update could see developers do more with Ashley while making her more of a teammate and less of a bur

Also shown in the unlocked concept art (above left) is another enemy that never made it to the final cut of the game, known as the Licker Zombie. It looks like a humanoid version of the four-legged Licker, or a zombie with a Licker’s head, and similarly clawed hands. Given that Lickers are mutant humans infected with a particular strain of the T-Virus which can only be obtained from an already-mutated Zombie (known as the V-ACT process), it is possible that the Licker Zombie would have been a Licker that did not fully mutate yet and was only in its early sta

After rumors of the RE4 remake made the rounds on Sunday, many fans were disappointed that Code Veronica wasn’t getting the nod instead. The outcry was so significant that Code: Veronica began trending on Twitter despite there being no recent rumors regarding a potential remake. Despite this Dreamcast classic being overshadowed by the hype and success of RE4 , the game still has its passionate fanbase. And these fans are very vo

It appears there may more content in Resident Evil 3’s remake drawing us into the overall events that transpired before September 28, in the days leading up to Raccoon City’s downfall, as opposed to the original game which more or less jumps right into the chaos. It can still be assumed that the transition from a city on high alert to a city in absolute anarchy happens pretty quick from the date of Sunday, September 27, 1998, to the evening of September 28, 1998, when Resident Evil 3’s gameplay begins and Jill exits her apartment build

There’s a good chance that Capcom is paying close attention to this outcry and may met demands sooner than later. But who knows how long that will take? Fans of the series were asking for a RE2 remake for years before finally getting their wish. And even if Code: Veronica isn’t the very next remake, the idea will likely still be on the table for Zelda in-game rewards the future. In other words, there is still h

However, many fans are loyal to the brand just because of the survival horror aesthetic. Not saying they would turn their back on Capcom if they don’t meet their demands. They would just adore the company even more with a Code: Veronica rem

Another enemy from the original Resident Evil 2, which was left out of its remake, was the Giant Spider. In the case of Resident Evil 2 , these were not actually experiments created by Umbrella, but the natural result of spiders that had been accidentally infected by the T-Virus when Dr. Birkin caused its release into the underground sewers. They could be found in the sewers below Raccoon City during the break

If the rumors are true, we could be seeing an RE8 game —and follow-up to RE7 —in 2021. This is earlier than what was initially predicted or discussed. Considering that the new consoles are set to hit next year as well, if RE4 was to come out for those systems as well, then it could take attention away from Capcom’s newest Resident Evil stor

Of course, this is not to say that Jill’s previous portrayals were bad, in-fact they still remain iconic and became foundations of Capcom’s approach to her redesign. But nostalgic glasses aside, Capcom’s latest portrayal of Jill Valentine, with her toned-down realistic outfit , and a stronger personality, is a step in the right direction, which hopefully, will remain consistent with any other appearances she may have in future Resident Evil ga