Capcom’sResident Evilfranchise has contained many different story arcs, characters, and enemies within each installment. One of the more recent remakes,Resident Evil 3,did not please many fans due to its many issues and mistakes, especially the game’s cut content. This was unlike its predecessor, as theResident Evil 2remake stood as a massive success with how impressive its graphics and gameplay were compared to its original.
With theResident Evil 4 Remakeon the horizon andResident Evil 2potentially having more connections with the upcoming title, it would be reasonable for Capcom to take inspiration from2’s design and use this to takeResident Evil 4to its premium level.
5Eerie, Quiet Atmosphere
One of the most impressive and critical parts of theResident Evil 2remake’s success was the level of terror the game was able to evoke and capture the true level of desperation of Leon S. Kennedy’s situation. Given Capcom’s clear intentions of linking theResident Evil 2andResident Evil 4remakes together in terms of story, it would be an obvious and suitable method to utilize the same atmosphere in the gameplay.
From trailers and recent showcases ofResident Evil 4, it appears as though Capcom is aiming for a darker and more sinister tone than its original. As such, it’s an opportunity to double down on the horror factor that theResident Evil 2remake provided for fans.
4Similar Stalker Role
WhileResident Evil 3 Remake’s execution of Nemesis as a stalker was done in a much more irritating and frustrating fashion rather than terrifying, theRE 2remake got it right with Mr. X. This enemy often appears enough to where it does not become monotonous, and manages to maintain the tension and terror when players hear him approaching, rather than them finding him annoying.
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The originalRE 4did not contain any sort of stalker enemy, with the closest thing to thisbeing Salazar’s right-hand ‘Verdugo’.Considering both theRE 2and3remakes continued their formula of stalker roles, there is no doubt that the upcoming title will see the same treatment, but this must be akin toResident Evil 2rather than3if it is to prove successful.
3Limited Ammunition
to keep the tension and maintain the survival horror feeling,Resident Evil 2knew when to give players resources to defend themselves, and also when not to. Without a balance here, it would turn into an easy action fest rather than one where players are on the edge of their seats. The level of difficulty also determines how many resources players have at their disposal inRE 2.
With theResident Evil 4 Remakeset for release, from what fans have seen, the game appears to stick to the format of the original in an even stronger fashion. It retains the whole idea of using ammo and resources wisely, especially in the lead-up to boss encounters. It is yet to be seen whether the game willkeep its professional difficulty, which is only available to players once they complete the game the first time around.
2More Interiors
ThroughoutResident Evil 2’s duration, players will find themselves within multiple interiors attempting to avoid the lickers, zombies, and the relentless Mr. X. The originalRE 4also has a plethora of interiors; however, there are multiple cabins and houses that seemed as though more had been planned for them, but they were not further developed considering the time period in which it was released.
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Fortunately, the first showcase of theRE 4 remake gave fans a snippet of the monumental changes that have been made, and this was the first house that Leon stumbled upon. Rather this just being a small home with a set of stairs that lead to a window and nothing more, it seems as though it has been transformed into a full-fledged household. It looks as though it was full of peaceful villagers before Osmund Sadler’s reign.
1More Difficulty Modes (2nd Run Mode)
Capcom did a fantastic job with theResident Evil 2remake in the aspect of its replayability. Not only are there multiple outfits to wear and new weapons to use, but the opening section is shortened to a fast-paced scene, along with a new final boss and a real ending. Given the number of scrapped ideas for the originalResident Evil 4,this is the opportunity for the developers to showcase alternate endings, and new weapons, or even contain new playable sections for both newcomers and veterans.
Rather than the simple case of just the professional difficulty, it would be highly beneficial if Capcom created new difficulty modes. Alternatively, they could include modifiers to give players a greater challenge in the aftermath of its completion,similar toSifu’s next update. As fans prepare for its March release, it is likely Capcom has plans for a new trailer or gameplay showcase, or a potential demo release just like all the previous releases.
Resident Evil 4 Remakereleases March 24th on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
