Resident Evil 4 review: just how good is the RE Engine?

Remade for PS5 and Xbox Series X, Resident Evil 4 is a masterclass in reworking old ideas.

5 Star Rating
Resident Evil 4 review; a man is attacked by an enemy with a chainsaw
(Image: © Capcom)

Our Verdict

Resident Evil 4 on PS5 is one of video gaming’s greats risen from the grave, but without decay. What to tweak and what to keep has been smartly judged, with incredible action combat. The RE Engine is proving to be one of this gen's best and most adaptable too.

For

  • A visually striking game on PS5
  • Old is game design is reworked
  • Lots of reasons to replay

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Resident Evil 4 remade on PS5 and Xbox Series X is a work of art. Someone owes Marie Kondo a fruit basket, because this spring-clean remake of one of the best games ever made is all about sparking joy. 

There are plenty of fantastic new additions, and the best bits aren’t just all present, but rearranged in a way that they complement each other more than they originally did, not least of all in how superstar secret agent Leon S Kennedy has been greased up to perform more slickly than ever. The definitive version of Resident Evil 4? Absolutely. The best game in the series? I’ll say it: yes. This is action-horror magic.

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