The Steam Deck has been something of a revelation for PC gaming. This powerful device allows you to play your PC games on a portable screen, allowing for an?? experience more akin to something like the Nintendo Switch.

This is all well and good, but some PC games require the pinpoint precision of mouse-and-keyboard input. That's why we're taking a look at the 15 best Steam?? Deck games, so you know which titles are worth playing on your portable PC device. All of the following games are marked "Steam Deck Verified," meaning you can guarantee a solid experience with these selections.

15. Phasmophobia

Hunting ghosts with friends, what could be more fun? Despite still technically being in Early Access, Phasmophobia is? arguably the best game in its genre. You're placed on a map, which can be as small as a suburban house or as large as an entire prison, haunted by a ghost.

There are 24 different ghost types, each offering up three types of evidence to help you and your friends decipher what they are. You find this evidence using various types of ghost-hunting equipment, from spirit boxes to EMF readers. It's not entirely that simple, as these ghosts will drain your sanity before hunting and killing you. Phasmophobia is a blast, and we r?ecommend playing with friends.

14. Diablo 4

Blizzard's long-awaited follow-up in its iconic ARPG series was worth the wait. Diablo 4 fol?lows the same general gameplay loop as previous iterations, defeating powerful enemies throughout dungeons while collecting hordes of loot to upgrade your build.

While technically an RPG, Diablo 4's quests and storyline play second fiddle to the game's unique brand of chaotic action. There's nothing quite like melting swarms of demons while finding a rare item that takes the havoc up a notch. Some might recommend a mouse and keyboard for Diablo 4, but you can de??finite??ly do just fine on a Steam Deck.

13. Balatro

Balatro isn'?t your standard card game. There's almost too much complexity to sum up in a few sentences, but the gist of it is this: it's a roguelike deck-builder where you must score points by playing poker hands against blinds. With these points, you can upgrade your deck and buy joker cards, which affect the game in various ways. It's absurdly addictive and puts an impressive spin ?on a classic card game.

Given the nature of Balatro's controls, it really doesn't matter whether you play on a regular PC or on a Steam Deck. It plays very well on Valve's portable devices, so if you're looking for a more laid-back Balatro, Steam Deck is the way to go.

12. Portal 2

Portal 2 might be well over a decade old at this point, but it can still kick it with any modern release on the market. With sharp humor, challenging puzzles, and an endlessly replayable co-op mode, Portal 2 remains one of the best video games ever made.

Valve gets so much mileage out of one simple concept: you have a portal gun that you can use to open portals around the game world. You must use these portals to solve puzzles throughout each level, most of which are physics-b??ased. Luckily, these puzzles don't require pinpoint mouse precision, which is why this is perfect for ch?illed-out Steam Deck play.

11. Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 had its troubles upon its 2020 release, disappointing almost everyone. In the years since, CD Projekt Red has remained committed to making it the best game it can be via countless patches and the sublime 2023 expansion, Phantom Liberty.

At long last, Cyberpunk 2077 is (almost) everything it was hyped up to be, and it runs great on the Steam Deck. With engaging characters, powerful RPG choices, and the staggeringly beautiful open world of Night City, Cyberpunk 2077 is a game you can really sink ??your teeth into nowadays.

10. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

If The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth isn't the best roguelike ever, then I don't know what is. Straight from the brain of Super Meat Boy developer Edmund McMillen, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth sees you fight through procedurally-generated dungeons against some of the most terrifyingly-designed monsters you'll ever see in a video game??.

As you progress, you collect items on each floor. This contributes to your build, but not every item compleme?nts one ?another. This means you're constantly making important choices about what to pick up and what to leave behind. Each run is permadeath, resetting you right to the start if you die while progressing through the floors. Because of the randomized floors and items, it might be one of the most replayable games ever made.

9. Dave the Diver

How many games do you know that can blend the action-adventure and restaurant simulator genres seamlessly? There's not many, let me tell you that much. Dave the Diver is one such title, and it's undoubtedly one of the b??est games on the Steam Deck.

Dave the Diver is split into two gameplay sections. During the day, you dive into the sea, collecting ingredients from the ocean floor while fighting sealife with your harpoon gun. Later in the evening, y??ou use these ingredients to run a sushi restaurant, improving its reputation through good food and service. All of this is complemented by a gorgeous pixel art style, resulting in a game unlike anything you'll h??ave played before.

8. Resident Evil 4

2023's Resident Evil 4 might be the best remake in the series?? to date, and that's a high bar to clear. The game sees the return of Leon Kennedy, who is tasked with rescuing the president's daughter, Ashley. You're faced with hordes of the undead throughout your adventure, which tops the 2005 original in just about every way.

Its graphics? Stunning. Its controls? Modern. The story? It has a tighter pacing this time around. And that's before we even get to the atmosphere, which is the real star of the show in the Resident Evil 4 remake. It's absolutely dripping wi??th tension, which carries over even on the small screen of the Steam Deck.

7. Skyrim

13 years after its launch, and there's still nothing that quite evokes the same feelings as Skyrim. It's a clas??sic RPG in every sense of the word, with one of the most detailed open worlds you'll ever explore, even after all this time. Interesting questlines and memorable characters are the tip of the iceberg in Bethesda's magnum opus.

On PC, Skyrim modding takes things to another level. Nexus Mods has almost 100,000 mods to download for the game, so the question is: can you mod Skyrim on Steam Deck? Yes! It's a bit more hassle, but it's certainly possible, meaning you can bring Skyrim up to modern standards on your handheld device.

6. RimWorld

Ludeon Studios' RimWorld is a far deeper game than it seems on the surface. At first glance, it appears to be just another construction and management simulator. Simply put, it isn't. RimWorld g?ives you numerous starting scenarios, where you must attempt to survive and escape from a procedurally ge??nerated planet.

To make every playthrough unique, it employs the use of an AI storyteller, which can make decisions on the fly to affect proceedings. You can choose from various storytellers, each of which will change its behavior based on various parameters. Want something intense? Go with Randy Random. Want a more traditional narrative? Cassandra Classic will make that happen. The third is Phoebe Chillax, which offers a more laid-back experience. It's this storyteller feature alone that elevates RimWorld above every other game in the genre.

5. God of War

2018's God of War finally arrived on PC in 2022, breaking Santa Monica Studio's masterpiece free from its PS4 restraints. The game tells a powerful story between Kratos and his young son, Atreus, and their journey to spr?ead the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye, at the h??ighest peak in Jötunheim.

Its hack-and-slash gameplay is similar to previous God of War games, yet the combat still manages to feel distinctly modern. That's an achievement in itself. Just everything, from the impeccable score from Bear McCreary to the awesome world design, comes together as a full package to make God of War one of the best Steam Deck games.

4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

How will CD Projekt Red ever top The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt? The culmination of an epic trilogy, this title is an extraordinary RPG, with impactful choices to be made even in the smallest of moments. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt features some of the most well-written side-quests you'll ever see, as well as two fantastic expansions in Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.

For a 2015 release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt holds up extremely well from both a visual and gameplay perspective. The combat still feels very fluid, which is why it remains one of the best Steam De??ck games you can play after almost a decade.

3. Stardew Valley

There's a reason life-simulation fans are still returning to Stardew Valley almost nine years after its release. ConcernedApe's ??game strips the formula back to basics but does everything it attempts just about perfectly.

There's farming, fishing, building, mining, socializing, romancing, and even combat - it's a pretty simple life in Stardew Valley. If you enjoy life-simulators, there's a good chance you've already played this game. If you haven't, there's a good chance Stardew Valley will convert you to the genre.

2. Elden Ring

Elden Ring is not for the impatient gamers out there. This open-world RPG by FromSoftware will test the limits of your patience, punishing you with sweet, sweet death over and over again. It's a classic Souls-like, defined by nigh-impossible bosses and frustratingly infrequent checkpoints, but with a bigger scale than anything the studio has ever attempted before. The satisfaction from victory in Elden Ring will have you jumping for joy.

Given that many would recommend Elden Ring with a controller anyway, I feel safe saying the game w?orks great with?? the Steam Deck joysticks. Go forth and explore the Lands Between from the comfort of your own couch.

1. Baldur's Gate 3

Top spot was only ever going to Baldur's Gate 3. Larian's 2023 CRPG is an instant classic. With deep customization, fun combat, brilliant companions, and a gripping narrative, Baldur's Gate 3 is a game we'll all be playing for many years to co??me. I could wax further lyrical about its epic world, engaging quests, and a staggering level of freedom, but I reckon you get the picture.

Baldur's Gate 3 feels made for the Steam Deck in many ways. The turn-based combat lends itself well to the joystick controls, and the slow-paced gameplay in general makes i??t perfect for kicking back on the couch and playing at your own pace.

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Perhaps in an effort to show that mobile gaming is so much more than Homescape and cash grabs from notable franchises, Capcom released recent Resident Evil games for iPhone and iPad. We're now living in a world in which it's possible to play RE7, RE Village, and the remake of RE4 while waiting in line for a croissant.

However, thanks to a recent update, it looks as though you now need an internet connection to boot up the aforementioned games, even though they're all single-player. The report comes from VG247, which links to a Reddit thread where man?y are evidently displeased with the new change??s. The thread opens with user Hall_Such insisting people not initiate the updates.

DO NOT UPDATE RESIDENT EVIL!!
byu/Hall_Such iniosgaming

Indeed, if you look on the Apple Store pages for all three Resident Evil titles, you can see under the "What's New" section that "due to changes to the st?artup process, an internet connection is?? now required when starting this app." The patch started rolling out on August 27.

Who's the real Evil here?

Far be it fr?om me to? explain Capcom's reasoning behind this. Most would argue that a single-player game should not need an internet connection to boot up. Speculations suggest it could be for data collection or DRM checks, but it's difficult to confirm whether this is true or not.

Some might not see it as much of a problem, given that the majority of us have easy access to an internet connection of some kind. However, we're talking about mobile ports here; it's understandable that many would take umbrage over needing ??to be connected when you can never be sure how stable the in?ternet will be while out and about (subways are a classic example).

The iOS versions of the modern Resident Evil games have not exactly sold well to begin with, and it stands to reason that forcing an internet ?connection as of now can only do more harm than good.

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When you think of horror gaming, chances are you picture Resident Evil in one of its many forms. From its humble beginnings as a puzzle-based zombie game that took cues from Alone in the Dark and Sweet Home, Capc??om's survival series has become almost the final word in scary video gaming. There's not much that c??omes close to it in terms of worldwide success and brand recognition.

With that, I'm going to attempt to rank all the mainline Resident Evil games that have been released over the d??ecades (almost 30!) based purely on t??heir sales figures. Now, there are a couple of things I want to clear up before I get started.

First off: there seems to be some debate about whether the likes of Revelations and Revelations 2 count as "main games" in the series. As such, I won't be discussing them, as no one seems to agree. However, Code Veronica is unanimous when it comes to classing it as a canon RE game. So, in the list it goes.

As for the sales numbers themselves, there doesn't appear to be a consensus on that, either. It would make sense to use Capcom's own figures, but they don't match up with what other sources say. For example: it lists RE4 (the original) numerous times, depending on the platform and release version. Given this, I'll pull information from a number of places, but I will try to keep this as accurate as ??I can. Also, it ultimately doesn't matter in the end. We're all just trying to get through the week, yeah?

Code: Veronica (2000) - 2.54 million

Taking place just before the military destruction of Raccoon city, Code: Veronica is smack-bang in between Resident Evil 2 and 3. The Wikipedia entry for the game refers to it as the "fourth main installm?ent" in the series, though if you're not familiar with the franchise, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a spinoff, seeing as it's not a numbered game. I've made that mistake in the past.

It's also considered one of the strongest entries, with pretty much universal acclaim across the board. Metacritic shows a review score of 94 and a user rating of 9.1 for the Dreamcast version. You'll sometimes see it on lists of the top Resident Evil games of all time. With such praise, it's no wonder there are high hopes that Capcom will remake Code: Veronica at some point.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) - 3.50 million

I still have fond memories of being in my teens and playing the 1999 release of Resident Evil 3. I loved the second game, and the third entry was just as fantastic to me. I was terrified of?? the prospect of bumping into Nemesis a?t unexpected intervals, but my sweaty hands and greasy face (teenager, remember) fought bravely. And that was the last time I truly felt free. Sigh.

Anyway...three and a half million in sales is definitely noteworthy, especially for a time when gaming wasn't quite the behemoth industry it is today. Nemesis was the third-best game in Japan for 1999 �where it was called Last Escape �according to data originally published by Famitsu. That placed it ahead of Gran Turismo 2 and Dino Crisis.

Resident Evil 2 (1998) - 4.96 million

Now we come to my favorite Resident Evil game of all time. Is this a nostalgia thing? Almost certainly, yes. But I still recall being blown away by its visuals and the fact that the game dropped you right in the middle of the action. Unheard of at the time, when I think about it. I played this game to death when it first came out, even attempting to unlock the ability to play as Tofu.

Coming just a couple of years after the original, RE2 seemed to fall just shy of its predecessor in terms of sales. Bu?t it absolutely (in my eyes, at least) took what made the first game such a hit and upped just about everything. Yes, two and a half decades later, it's dated, but it's a classic. But that first tim??e Mr. X burst through a wall will go down as one of the most frightened I've ever been while playing a game.

Resident Evil (1996) - 5.08 million

There's some debate about when the "survival horror" genre actually began. One thing that most would agree on is that it didn't start with the original Resident Evil. However, it's generally considered the first game to be described as a survival horror. Some would consider 1992's Alone in the Dark �which influenced RE ??�to be the first. But the term can retroactively describe even ea??rlier releases, it seems.

That aside, it doesn't detract from Resident Evil's impact?? on the gaming world. Its blend o??f exploration, puzzle solving, and a zombie infestation combined to make it one of the scariest games ever released at the time. For that alone, it's gone down in the history books as probably the most important horror game of all time.

Resident Evil Remake (2002) - 5.25 million

You could argue that this reimagining of the first Resident Evil installment was what kick-started Capcom's keen interest in remaking the older games from scratch. However, this came out some 17 years before the RE2 remake, which is a fact that hammers home just how long t??he series has been going for.

This 2002 do-over of RE kept the third-person perspective and tank controls of?? its ancestor, but gave a boost to the visuals. It was a much darker version than the original, I found, but it retained the franchise'??s position in the limelight a good few years before the fourth game would come along and absolutely smash the boundaries of survival horror.

Resident Evil Zero (2002) - 5.45 million

With the release of both a remake and a brand-new entry, 2002 was evidently a good year to be a Resident Evil fan. If you wanted to play the games in chronological order based on timeline, Zero would be the one to start with. Covering ??the events before the 1996 game, this one is a prequel and sees you playing as both Rebecca Chambers and convict Billy Coen.

Sadly, I never finished this one, though I did enjoy the fact that you could switch between both characters at a moment's notice. This was something of a departure from previous Resident Evil games, where you typically played one campaign before playing ??the story again as someone else. No?vel.

Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023) - 7 million

The numbers are starting to climb up, but we haven't yet reached the tens of millions. Also, given that Resident Evil 4 Remake is the ??latest installment to be released �launching in March 2023 �this number is only going to change as time moves on. The previous entries on this list are probably not shifting many copies now, given their general ages.

The original RE4 is easily considered one of �if not the �best game in the series. So, you can imagine the pressure Capcom was under to make the remake nothing short of stellar. Fortunately, the studio pulled ?it off, bringing everything fans loved about the 2005 release, but -- actually, you don't need me to tell you how good it is. No doubt many of you have played the remake already.

Resident Evil 3 Remake (2020) - 8.70 million

Don't be too surprised that this has (so far) sold more than RE4. Remember, the latter has only been out just over a year, while the remake of Resident Evil 3 has had a good while longer to rack u??p the numbers. It's not quite as high in terms of sales figures as some of the other games, but it's still a sizeable chunk, especia??lly for such a short game.

That was largely the main criticism of RE3. That, and it dialed back the puzzles a tad. But even for a short? horror title, it ??was able to capture the essence of its 1999 counterpart and inject some much-needed modernity into the mix. Of course, it also kept the Nemesis antagonist, which would have been criminal to leave out.

Resident Evil Village (2021) - 10 million

Now we're into the juicy numbers. It was very recently that Capcom announced Resident Evil Village had smashed 10 million copies, and is the fastest game in the whole series to achieve this. Much like RE4 Remake, we can expect the eighth installment to keep racking up those figur??es over time. But we can already see how suc??cessful the series continues to be after all these years.

Village is �in a way �the second installment that is trying to do something different with the franchise, much like RE7 before it. Gone are the classic zombies and third-person camera angles. Replaced instead by a much more involved perspective, grittier visuals, and a return to form for gamers who just want to ogle a digital matriarch.

Resident Evil 6 (2012) - 13.10 million

This one might be a surprise to some. If you know the general trajectory of Resident Evil quality, you'll be familiar with the sixth game's reputation. Pretty much tacking on horror as an aside, the series was, by this point, almost entirely about bombastic action than tension. This 2012 install??ment is typically regarded as one of the weakest of the mainline games.

Or so I thought. The fact that it's sold over 13 million copies must be a testament to how well it did upon release, or some time after it. Steam shows it as "mostly positive" for reviews, while Metacritic has it down as 67 out of 100. It seems weird, then, that the sales figures appear to be at odds with the overall reception of RE6. But that's show business, baby!

Resident Evil 4 (2002) - 13.20 million

I'm going to confess something right now. Please don't hate me for this, but...I don't consider the original Resident Evil 4 to be the best in the series. I know, I know. It's sacrilege. But I think it's because I played it many years after it was released. By this point, the control scheme felt outdated and the voice acting felt too cheesy for somethi?ng that had moved?? into darker and more sincere territory.

That's not to say I didn't enjoy it. It's a great Resident Evil game. Just not my favorite. But I could still see why everyone loved it so much. Its switch ?to an over-the-shoulder perspective was genre-defining and while being more action-orientated would be the later games' detriment, it worked out pretty nicely in this case. It's just a shame I was late to the party to truly appreciate it.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) - 13.30 million

When I first saw the teasers and trailers for this, I was massively excited. Capcom was rewriting their own rules for Resident Evil 7 and it was a decision that helped breathe new life into the waning series. It had lashings of P.T. (long-dead by this point) and Outlast, which did nothing to quell my thirst for this game??.

Going back to its horror roots, Biohazard seemed to be a way to undo what the last two or three entries had done. While Resident Evil 2 is my favorite overall for both its gameplay and trip down memory lane, RE7 is easily my favorite of the modern games.

Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019) - 13.90 million

While we mustn't forget the 2002 remake of Resident Evil, the 2019 modern take on RE2 can be said to be the start of a new era for Capcom in terms of remaking classic games. Nearly 14 million in sales over the past fe??w years is probably all the evidence you need to understand just how huge this game was upon release.

Obviously, the game itself played a huge part in that popularity. Had it been a straight remake of the 1998 release, it probably wouldn't have been as well-received aside from some appeal to older fans. But bringing back the over-the-shoulder camera from RE4, adding Mr. X from? the offset, switching the puzzles and overall level de?sign around to keep things fresh are the hallmarks of a great remake that still hits that nostalgia spot.

Resident Evil 5 (2009) - 14.60 million

Much like RE6, I was surprised to see that not only had the fifth Resident Evil game sold so many millions of copies, it's actually the highest-selling entry in the series. Right at the start of this article, I posted a link to Capcom's list of its top releases. I went through to double check these numbers. It turns out, yes, it does indeed add up to ??14.6 million when you include all version??s of the game.

I never played RE5 beyond the demo. The fact that it had a co-op mode �in Gears of War fashion �was a neat idea, but it's shift towards heavy action was off-putting for me. Still, you know my views on Resident Evil 4, so what do I ??k??now, eh? The numbers speak for themselves.

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For all of its general cheese and B-movie dialog, Resident Evil 4 is a pretty sincere survival horror game, with the remake toning some of that? OG cheesiness down even more. But now that you've read the title of this story, I'm willing to bet a few of y??ou won't be able to take Capcom's iconic series seriously after this.

Over on YouTube, eli_handle_b․wav has answered the question no one asked (but probably should have): what happens if you put Leslie Nielsen into Resident Evil? In their latest video, we get snippets of Nielsen's most beloved character �Detective Frank Drebin �expertly spliced into the RE4 remake.

Honestly, it's damn impressive stuff. We see him bumbling through the castle, assuring Ashley he'll stop at nothing to capture the criminals who took her, before declaring it's time for lunch. There's even a section that shows the iconic Naked Gun / Police Squad introduction, with the s?iren on the police car clumsily moving through areas of the game.

I am serious, etc.

The way Nielsen has been put into RE4 is clearly the work of a ??master editor. But it's more than just a quick goof. It perfectly blends the aesthetic of the game, while retaining the classic humor the late actor was known for.

There are loads of other examples of this kind on the channel. There's a video of Mr. Bean in Hitman 3, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Frank Reynolds in The Last of Us, Dr. Evil in Fallout 4, and many more where they came from.

When it comes to the likes of Resident Evil 4, we find that, as is usually the case with these things...actually, no. I'm not finishing that thought. I'm off to watch Airplane! instead.

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One of my favorite aspects of the PC versions of Resident Evil is how mod-friendly they are. In particular, Resident Evil 4 (2023), has 2,133 mods available via Nexus Mods at the time of this writing. While it's fun to do things like replace character models, turn De Lago into Kyogre, and make yourself invincible, I've found a series of mods when, whose power combined, turns Resident Evil 4 into a Mario title.

How one modder made Resident Evil 4 better

A modder going by the handle of SupremeLeader777 has single-handily crafted the bulk of this batch of mods and is responsible for another Destructoid favorite, the Harbor Seal Ada Wong. I don't know who they are, but they have my undying love for the work they've done with not only Resident Evil 4, but the Resident Evil series as a whole.

Of course, credit also goes to modder, Glitch 5970, for their fantastic work on importing the Nintendo Gamecube in place of the Combat Knife. Despite not technically being a Mario character or item, it felt right to include it.

Resident Evil 4 x Mario character mods

There's something about having cartoonish mascots running around in a dreary and realistic setting that turns up the dial on my joy meter. Seeing Chief Mendez go toe to toe with Mario before being shot in the head by a sneaky Princess Daisy makes it feel like the Mario cast infected the code of Resident Evil 4 prior to it being p??????????????????????????orted to other platforms. They're the true monsters here and Los Illuminados has no idea what hell ??they've brought upon themselves.

Leon S. Kennedy as Mario

I mean, it only makes sense to have Leon take on the role of Mario as he infiltrates a foreign land to rescue a kidnapped "princess." While he's no Chris Martinet, he certainly does a better job than the late Bob Hoskins or Chris Pratt. Sure, his hands look like pillows holding a weapon and his head obfuscates the camera in closeups, but I have genuinely had the most fun in Resident Evil 4 with Mario taking the lead. Playing as Hunk makes me?? feel like a badass, but playing as Mario makes me feel like an untouchable god.

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Ashley Graham as Princess Peach

If Leon is Mario, then it only makes sense that the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, should be Princess Peach. Donning her kitty-cat onesie, Peach is ready to brave the terrors of this rural Spanish village to get back home. While she might not be as outgoing as her appearance in Princess Peach: Showtime!, she steps up when she can, ??like when she has to treat the haunted su??????????????????????????its of armor like Boos.

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Luis Serra as Luigi

I'm really conflicted with this mod. On one hand, I hate Luis, and on the other, I love Luigi to the point I'll call Mario "Red Luigi." Sure, Luis might be slimy, but when you see Mario and Luigi holed up in a shack and blowing away an invading army of Koopa Troopas, you realize this is the Mario title that Nintendo is afraid to give us.

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Ada Wong as Princess Daisy

Princess Daisy might be a wallflower in the Mario universe, but in Capcom's world of horror, she's a straight-up beast. After infiltrating the area, Princess Daisy puts Solid Snake to shame as she sneaks, stabs, and beats wholesale ass. As much as I love Luigi, after playing as Princess Daisy in Separate Ways, I don't think he's good enough for the Princess o??f Sarasaland.

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The Merchant as Toad

"Welcome, Stranger! Ol' Toad has? some new items in stock. Heheh. Come? take a look!"

Seeing Toad in the role of The Merchant makes so much sense when you remember that he was running Toad's House in Super Mario Bros. 3. This little fungus has been handing out gear and power-ups since 1990 and a little thing like new platforms won't stop him. Teaming up with Mario yet again, Toad is more than ready to express ship some Koopas?? to the a??fterlife.

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Ganados as various Bowser forces

I cannot tell you how much I love this mod or the way it fills my heart with joy. Seeing various colorful Koopas in an otherwise dull environment really makes it easy to line up your Blastoise Handcannon and drop them. Their unblinking eyes are menacing and seeing the parasites burst forth f?rom ?their heads is a clipping nightmare. Plus, seeing the robed Shy Guys stalk about the castle in place of the Zealots made me cackle like an old crone only to completely lose my mind at the sight of a Magikoopa leading them.

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• Red Robe Zealot - Magikoopa
• Doctor Salvador - Sledge Bro
• Island Ganado - Shy Guy
• Zealot - Dry Bones
• Shield Zealot - Hammer Bro
• Crossbow Zealt - Red Hammer Bro
• Female Village Ganado - Koopa Troopa
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El Gigante as Bowser

When Saddler adopted the visa??ge of Stanley Tucci, many deemed it inappropriate to remodel him. Thus, using Bowser in place of El Gigante made the most sense. There might not be fireballs or axes in play, but that doesn't mean this showdown between eternal rivals will be any less epic. Just make sure to avoid the spikes when you hop on his back to hack at the exposed parasite.

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Garradors as Boom Booms

Serving as one of Bowser's heavies, the Boom Boom is still plenty intimidating ??when he's found deep in the dungeons of Ramon Salazar's castle. The flailing animation of the Garrador's swipes perfectly encapsulates the swinging fists of Boom Boom. Where I once had to stay quiet out of fear, I now have to stop myself from giggling like a madman due t?o the absurdity of this mod.

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Krauser as Bowser

In the final third of Resident Evil 4, Leon runs into an old friend and mentor, Krauser. This mod replaces Krauser's base model with a Bowser skin that's identical to that of El Gigante. However, the real treat is when Krauser embraces his inner parasite and mutates. His Bowser form transforms as well, turning the King of Koopas a menacing shade of indigo and repla??cing his claws with sp?iked shells. Do you suppose he's angry because now he can't open doors?

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Novistadors as Paragoomba

I get that Las Plagas has some serio??us bug vibes and that the Novistadors are the embodiment of that, but they still feel out of place. By transforming them into winged Paragoombas, they're brought fully into the fold of the Koopa army. Menacing Mario and pals from al?l angles, these winged terrors even manage to take down the best support NPC of all time.

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Pilot Mike as Blue Toad

Pour one out for Pilot Mike. Maybe had he not donned the form of a blue Toad, the Novistador Paragoombas might ?have taken more mercy on him. His appearance is bittersweet as the pilot evens the playing field and giv??es players a very real sense of relief, only to be ripped away from us too soon. Blue Toad may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten.

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Resident Evil 4 x Mario weapon mods

The Combat Knife is now a Nintendo Gamecube

The Gamecube acted as a literal bridge between Capcom's Resident Evil and Nintendo's ecosystem. Despite having been largely a PlayStation exclusive, Capcom was willing to make Resident Evil 4 a Gamecube exclusive. That is until the company realized what a gigantic install base the PlayStation 2 had. From there, Capcom knew it had a hit on its hands, and like Skyrim, Resident Evil 4 has been ported to nearly every platform unde??r the sun. All of that to say it's fitting to replace the Combat Knife with Nintendo's lunchbox.

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Mario font for Resident Evil 4 title screen

Sure, this is a minor mod, but it sets the tone for what is about to come. Resident Evil 4 is now a horror comedy whose premise is in the same vein as greats like Bubba Ho-Tep and Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.

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Leon is now Mario in Krauser's photos

Krauser and Leon have a complicated relationship. With Bowser Krauser h?aving photos of Mario Kennedy lying around, it's probably best that the President's Plumber put the mutated mercenary down.

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Whether you're still getting a buzz from the current remaster/remake Renaissance or you're about sick of it now, there's no denying it's done the likes of Capcom wonders. Just over a year ago, the studio/publisher released Resident Evil 4 and given its huge suc??cess, ?it's not surprising it's sold well.

According to a recent report from Capcom itself, the remake of RE4 has now sold ov?er seven million copies worldwide. The game is close to its one-year anniversary, having been released on March 24, 2023, so this seems like a nice early? birthday present.

The report goes on to say that the modern take on Resident Evil 4 was ??"lauded" by fans for "offering a fresh gameplay experience that carefully recreates the appea??l of the original." Not that Capcom is patting itself on the back or anything.

A global horror phenomenon

With over seven million units shifted in the space of twelve months, this shows how the Resident Evil brand is?? still a force to be reckoned with in the s??urvival horror genre.

In fact, the series on the whole has shifted more than 154 million copies since the first game way back in 1996. That's according to figures from December 31, 2023, and RE4's success will no doubt have now added to this.

With the game currently on a Steam sale where you can get it for 25% off �not to mention the VR experience that was released at the end of last year �we're probably going to? see?? those numbers go up.

We also saw the arrival of the Separate Ways DLC that dropped in September, continuing the Ada Wong storyline that was a pretty big hit with the original RE4.

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Capcom has announced that they’re releasing Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, which contains the base game and all its DLC, on February 9. If you’ve been holding off from buying the Resident Evil 4 remake until you could get everything in one packag?e, your d??ay has come.

Just in case you are someone who was waiting to play Resident Evil 4, the following trailer is crammed to the rafters with spoilers, so maybe do??n?’t watch it.

The Resident Evil 4 remake came out last year in March. It’s a pretty faithful retelling of the adventures of Leon "Sandypants" Kennedy in the 2005 classic with updated gameplay, shiny graphics, and a maybe less ridiculous tone. Just a bit less. Then, in September, Capcom released The Mercenaries and Separate Ways DLC, the latter of which remakes an additional scenario ?that first appeared in the PS2 port. The latter was also paid DLC, while the former is free.

On top of that is all the paid add-ons. These ar?e additional weapons, costumes, treasure maps, and the original soundtrack. Unfortunately, they never g?ot around to a costume/scenario/mode that involves Tofu, so I’m rather whelmed.

I reviewed the Resident Evil 4 on release last March. I enjoyed it, but some people in the comments were very insistent that I didn’t enjoy it enough. It did, however, win Destructoid’s Best Remake/Remaster of 2023, beating out Dead Space and Super Mario RPG, so that’s high praise in a great year of remakes/remasters. However, if that wasn’t enough to get you to try it out, maybe an all-access pass like Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition will convince you.

Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition launches for PC, PS4, PS5,? and Xbox ?Series X|S on February 9, 2024.

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Say what you will about the likes of Resident Evil 4, its iconic B-movie cheese? means it's?? a game that doesn't take itself too seriously. However, there's being flippant about certain aspects of your IP and...whatever's going on with this mod.

If you want to see the kinds of things people do to mess about with their favorite games, look no further than Nexus Mods user SupremeLeader777. For some reason, they've decided to take Ada Wong from Resident Evil 4's "Separate Ways" DLC and swap out her character model for ??that ?of a harbor seal.

If there's any rationale behind it, they're not saying so on the download page. The images suggest it's exactly as you would imagine: RE4 Remake with a seal inst?ead of Ada running (flapping?) around the place.

You can almost hear the slapping sounds

As far as I can tell, it's still the same DLC content �still the same game �just you play as a slippery, Arctic mammal instead of the infamous mercenary. If you go through SupremeLeader777's other mods, you'll see this is not the first in??stance of swapping the vanilla character out for someone (??or something) else. It's the appeal of modding, I guess.

A couple of days ago, I wrote about how someone has made it possible to play RE4 in first-person without needing a headset. One might argue this is quit??e a nifty download for anyone who hasn't got �and/or can't afford �VR.

That's not to say anything negative about the Ada Wong/seal mod. Seeing the silly things people i?n the community do is one of the reasons I love ??talking about modding. But now all I can think about is whether the harbor seal speaks in Wong's voice, or the audio has been replaced by "arfs" instead.

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While there's nothing wrong with playing the remake of Resident Evil 4 as intended, some have been hoping for a first-person view. The VR update does allow for that, but now there is a mod for those that don't have a headset but still want a first-person RE4 experience.

As noted by PCGamer, Nexus Mods user elsuperaguas has released the beta version of a mod for Resident Evil 4 that sw??itches the perspe??ctive. Now, without having to use the PSVR 2, you can play last year's remake in glorious first-person.

A recent video from the YouTube channel Residence of Evil shows it in action. It's as you would expect, bringing RE4 more in-line with the ??sevent??h and eighth installments in Capcom's iconic survival horror series.

Even Leon's curtains don't get in the way

There are some things you might want to take into account before you install the mod, however. On the download page, elsuperaguas says you will need to install a few things before you can play RE4 in first-person.

Those things are:

1. "Headless Leon" mod so you don't see inside Leon's head.
2. "Laser for every handgun" to fix the misalign of the laser beam.
3. "Invisible Weird Headgears" so you don't see the accessories.

You can also install "Headless Main Characters" if you want to play as Ashley or the Mercenaries content. Once all that's done, you?? should be good to go.

Unsurprisingly, we declared Resident Evil 4 the best remake/remaster of 2023. Much like the modern takes on RE2 and RE3, Capcom did a fantastic job?? of mak?ing the classic game feel fresh without losing what made the original highly praised special.

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Capcom is back with another VR mode, and this time it's for Resident Evil 4 Remake. That was enough for me to dust off my PS VR2 to see whether I’d be treated to an experience as good as Resident Evil Village’s phenomenal VR mode.

As is the case with Resident Evil Village, the VR mode is only available for the main story of RE4 Remake, but this time around you have trophies! I've thoroughly enjoyed my time playing RE 4 virtually so far, and while I've yet to complete the lengthy campaig?n, there are so many epic encounters I'm looking forward to tackling in VR.

Horror at its most beautiful

RE Village was a graphical showcase for Sony's headset. It's not the best-looking game on PS VR2, but it's definitely in the same playing field as titles like Horizon: Call of the Mountain when it comes to visuals. Capcom has managed to exceed itself with RE 4's VR m?ode, which serves up a gorgeously horrifying world with a level of sharpness that few games on the headset have managed.

The blurriness that tends to plague VR games is rarely seen, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world you've been warped into. RE 4 has never terrified me nearly as much as its predecessors, but that changes drastically when I'm thr??ust into VR. Suddenly, being surrounded by enemies feels like a life-or-death experience that has my heart hyperactive and occasionally, even my hands trembling.

Don't expect the same graphical quality as the flatscreen mode, but prepare for a visual feast. During my first gameplay session, multiple times I stopped to just appreciate my surroundings after dealing with the enemies. The visuals are c??omplemented by a?udio that never lets up when it comes to raising the hairs on the back of my neck.

The 3D audio comes in handy in??? VR, as it's accurate enough to use sound alone to determine which direction danger's coming from - all I had to do was follow the demented rambling from the Las Plagas-infected foes.

Fun with guns

Undoubtedly, the best part of the game is the gunplay. It's so satisfying. Before blasting baddies, you have to go through the motions of ejecting your empty magazine, reaching into your pouch for a new one, loading it, and cocking your firearm. It's a lengthy process that takes some getting used to before you can do it automatically under the most stressful of situations, but it adds an exhilarating layer of gameplay that even returning players can enjoy, not unlike RE 4’s VR version on Oculusâ€?headset. 

The various guns behave and function differently, which is forcing me to practice and gain experience with every firearm. For example, pistols require a magazine change while shotguns force me to load shells individually instead. Shotguns take longer to prepare, bu?t it's worth it when I can finally pump and blast my way throug?h a mob.

If any of this sounds overwhelming?, don’t fret. The game does offer a tutorial at the beginning, and you have the option to simplify reloa??ding in the settings menu.

Action that's accessible

VR can be a tricky thing to get right, not least of all because of the variety of settings necessary to accommodate different people’s needs. For the most part, RE 4 VR does a great job in this department, allowing you to fine-t??une seve?ral aspects of the game.

I hadn't used Sony's headset in ages, so I had lost my VR legs, and it didn't take me long to feel nausea after jumping into the game. Fortunately, there are settings to help mitigate motion sickness, incl??uding snap-turning. There are also a few accessibility settings, including the ability to switch to left-handed mode if t??hat's the way you roll.

The only complaint I have on this front is that the HUD can be somewhat intrusive. Yo??u can switch it off completely, but then you can’t spot what objects in your environment can be in??teracted with. Turn it on, and you can switch off a lot of unnecessary junk, except for that cursed ammo indicator.

I really don’t like the fact that my weapons have a floating HUD element telling me how much ammo I have left. Let me find it out the hard way when I hear that dreaded click instead of a bang.

Inconsistent immersion

Both RE 4 and RE Village prove that Capcom has what it takes to craft some of the scariest VR titles possible??. However, both g??ames are also deeply flawed due to their flatscreen origins.

It feels a bit deceptive to call Resident Evil 4 Remake’s VR mode a first-person experience because it deviates from the ??perspective so often. It’s not just a matter of cutscenes being in the third-person. The problem is that the switch from first to third-person occurs at some of the most inopportune moments, including during combat.

Attempt to mele??e an injured foe, and you’ll see Leon pull off his cool kick in third-person. It’s so immersion-breaking that I try to avoid melee moves as much as possible. You run into the same problem when interacting with the environment. You can’t just open shelves, and instead, you have to press X. This feels really off in VR where the desire is strong to see just how much you can naturally interact with everything.

The VR mode is an amazing offering from Capcom, and it's made more impressive by the fact that it’s a free download for anyone who already has the base game. If you own RE 4 Remake, and a PS ??VR2, this is an expe?rience that should not be missed.

Are you one of the rare few who haven't played this classic yet? It'll be an exhilarating adventure to try virtually first, and I envy you. Nevertheless, be aware that it's not flawless, and it constantly reminds y?ou that you're dealing with VR slapped onto a title that's flatscreen at heart.

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Resident Evil 4 has maintained a surprisingly vibrant modding community since its original PC release. Mods such as the Resident Evil 4 HD Project even gained traction for their mix of ambition a??nd love for the source material.

The same remains true for this year's Resident Evil 4 Remake, as Leon's mission sparked another modding community to come buzzing to life. From bizarre costume replacements for the main cast to vast shifts in gameplay, Resident Evil 4 Remake's mods give its PC version even more personality th??an it already saw in its console counterparts.

El Chapulin Colorado - Leon

Many of Resident Evil 4 Remake's add or replace outfits for its core cast. Some range from cool to sexy, but the El Chapulin Colorado costume for Leon is a true gem. There's even a version for Luis, so they can match!

El Chapulain Colorado is a bumbling superhero from Mexico who is best known for his 1973 comedy, where he causes more problems than he solves. Although less known now, he was internationally popular enough to have The Simpsons' Bumblebee Man based on him.

While it's interesting knowing this mod's background, it remains among my favorites because of how goofy Leon looks. He looks ridiculous running around wearing tight spandex with bobbling antennas, removing practically all tension. What I like most is how it harkens back to equally silly costumes from other horror games like Silent Hill 3. It??'s a trend I think should return, and Leon's El Chapulin Colorado costume affirms this belief.

First Person Perspective

As the title indicates, the First Person Perspective mod adds a first-person mode to Resident Evil 4 Remake. Bug encounters are unsurpris??ing since it's still in beta, but it appears to function quite well.

While the vanilla game is receiving official VR support, this mod resembles the later mainline Resident Evil entries. The concept alone is intriguing because while Resident Evil 4 Remake was built with third-person in mind, the new perspective radically changes the experience??.

Nightmare

For those who played Resident Evil 4 Remake so much that even Professional difficulty was a cakewalk, the Nightmare mod is for you. The selling point for this mod is it increases the difficulty to a great de?gree and applies to most difficulties.

What helps it stand out is that the difficulty increases not only lies within buffing enemies but generally remixing the game. The vendor now has more items with many featuring increased prices. Repairs are also more expensive, and sold items offer less of a ??return. Merchant requests also reward more spinels with more items bought with them. It even features an Inferno mode where enemies' speeds are increased, making the experience even more brutal.

The remixed gameplay based on high difficulty is something Capcom already toyed with. Although an overall disappointment, the Resident Evil 3 remake shines on greater difficulties because it remixes most item placements, forcing players to reframe their approach. Nightmare's Inferno mode even takes its name from RE3R's difficulty of the same name. It's a neat concept that is nice to see return in RE4 Remake, even as a mod.

REFramework

REFramework does what it describes. Its intent is adding powerful scripting tools for other modders to create more comprehensive mods within Resident Evil 4 Remake. Quite a lot rely on it, and the Resident Evil 4 mod scene wouldn't be where it is ??today without it.

Its importance for the RE4R modding community makes it the most popular download, but it's also a cool mod on its own. Alongside scripting features, it adds Ultrawide support and an FOV slider, which should have been in the base game. It also adds VR support, but this featu??re will soon be obsolete when official support rolls out.

Leon Kennedy's Tramp Stamp

I wanted to save the best for last because the Leon Kennedy Tramp Stamp is the face of Resident Evil 4 modding community. It's perfection, no notes �It's what I think of any time RE4 mods come up. Of all the costume mods, no matter how g??ood or ridiculous, none beat the tramp stamp.

Remake's version is nothing new, either. The legacy of the tramp stamp mod goes back to the original RE4, and while the two versions have ?differing designs and creators, they share the same energy.

It also just fits Leon amazingly. Out of any Resident Evil lead, he's definitely the one who would go for the lower back ??tat, and the mod only confirms he pulls the look off, no problem.

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Yet another Resident Evil VR title will be hitting the PS VR2 soon, as RE4 Remake's VR mode arrives on December 8. It's a free update if you've already purchased the base game, but there is a free standalo??ne demo that'll be available on?? launch day if you want to try it before you buy it.

The upcoming mode will allow you to play the remake's entire main story in VR. Several features have been included to help increase immersion. Haptic feedback has been used to allow all weapons to feel unique, and 3D audio will ensure you can never escape the horror even if you close your eyes. Commenting on the mode, director Keisuke Yamakawa states that it'll "allow players to truly become Leon? and use a variety of weapons with their own hands to take on enemies which feel like they are standing right in front of you. This unique experience is only possible in VR."

Resident Evil 4 Remake VR mode has some big shoes to fill

Resident Evil 8 VR is one of the best games on the headset, and it's guaranteed to give you plenty of scares and tons of realistic gunplay. RE4 has the potential to be the superior VR game, as it has many more combat? encounters, giving you even more opportunities to try out different weapons in virtual reality.

A shooting range will be available, which you can also try out in the demo to get a feel of all the different weapons. As has been previously noted, the Separate Ways DLC and The Mercenaries will not be available in virtual reality.

The mode will only be available for the PS VR2, though PC players aren't completely left in the cold, as a VR version of the original game is available on the Quest 2. RE4 Remake may be just what Sony's headset needs to boost sales during the festive season, as the VR2 has been experiencing a bit of a lull when it comes to system-seller titles.

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One of Apple's key selling points of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the devices' ability to play some pretty modern and demanding games. One of which is the recent Resident Evil 4 remake, and it's launching on compatible iOS devices soon.

Capcom announced that the Resident Evil 4 remake will be coming to the iPhone 15 Pro on December 20. It will also be a?vailable for iPad and Mac devices with the M1 chip or later on the same day.

Th?e Ada Wong-focused DLC, Separate Ways, launches alongside the core game. It features additional content that resolves around "a secret mission that expands on the adventure and features thrilling new game mechanics."

The preorder available now enables a demo of Resident Evil 4. It showcases the beginning of Leon Kennedy's otherworldly endeavors, and gives you a feel for how the game works on mobile devices. You can play via the device's touchscreen or with compatible bluetooth controllers. It's also cross-platform playable with a single purchase so you can easily transfer play across your iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, or M?ac. The latter of which offers keyboard and mouse controls.

Resident Evil 4 isn't the only prominent console title heading towards mobile. Ubisoft also confirmed it will be bringin Assassin's Creed Mirage to iOS platforms. And Capcom's Resident Evil Village launched for the aforementioned Apple devices on October? 30.

Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil Village, and Assassin's Creed Mirage are all landing on modern iOS devices without the need for cloud support. It's a pretty incredible time for mobile phone gaming. If you're hesitant, don't be. Resident Evil 4's remake earned a good score when it rolled out for consoles and PC in March. As did the Separated Ways DLC, which actually scored a bit better.

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We already know that Resident Evil Village is coming to Apple products this Halloween, so we're just waiting for a release date for Resident Evil 4. The recent remake is? getting an iPhone/iPad port at? some point this year, and you can pre-order it right now.

If you head over to Apple App Store, there is a release date that says RE4 is coming to the aforementioned mobile devices by December 31. However, this is just a placeholder, but? we are expecting it to launch before the? end of 2023.

Resident Evil 4 will be compatible with the iPhone 15 Max and Max P?ro, as well as a number of iPad Air and i?Pad Pro models that feature the M1 chip.

So how much will it cost?

If you want to get the remake on any of the above devices, the App Store does list ?it as free. However, don't be deceived. There is a note on the site that says only a "limited part of the base game can be played for free." You will have to pay to unlock the full game. Essentially, it's sounds like it'll be ?free if you just want a demo of the game.

According to screenshots from VGC, the game will set you back ÂŁ57.99 if you're in the UK. For US gamers, a report from Touch Arcade says it'll cost $59.99. You ca??n also get the DLC, but of course that'll require additional money.

With Separate Ways coming out recently, Resident Evil 4 is getting another look in. Will it be just as good on iPho????ne and iPad as it is on PC and console? Only time will tell.

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The Separate Ways DLC for the Resident Evil 4 remake is out and is yet another home run for Capcom. It expands on the original concept by further fles??hing out Ada and Luis's roles in the base game. It also properly reintroduces Albert Wesker into the series as Ada?'s client.

Most importantly, it also means the return of Ada Wong as a playable character. She’s someone who’s even more co??nfident than Leon is, using her charisma and spy gadgets to come out on top. When she isn't wooing everyone around her, Ada swings around like Spider-Man with her grappling hook, making investigations a breeze with her contact lens scanner.

Despite Separate Ways not being a part of the main game, the remake includes several set pieces missing from the base game including the famous laser hallway. Other inclusions don't have a direct parallel but reminded me of earlier Resident Evil 4 builds. These could be a coincidence bu?t also could be a nice way to repurpose unused? concepts.

Resident Evil 4 was always a little more stylish than other entries

Resident Evil 4 was many things before its eventual 2005 release. After the PS1 trilogy cemented Resident Evil as a popular franchise, the fourth mainline game began dev??elopment in 1998.

This original version of Resident Evil 4 deviated more from a survival horror title than the final release version by being a "stylish" action game. Director Hideki Kamiya envisioned protagonist To?ny Redgrave as a cool guy with superior intellect and superhuman strength.

Capcom intended this to be its PlayStation 2 debut, but trouble brewed over the premise deviating too much from Resident Evil. Producer Shinji Mikami eventually put his foot down an?d had Kamiya's project become its own franchise.

This was how Devil May Cry was born, but some stylish action remains in Resident Evil 4. Between Leon's swift kicks, suplexes, and cinematic knife fight against Krauser, echoes of the stylish action RE4 remain. It's even more evident in Separate Ways with Ada making liberal use of her grappli??ng hook in combat. The ?idea is an extension of melee attacks but is remarkably satisfying to use and speeds up fights significantly.

Pl??aying through the DLC scratched an itch for me surprisingly close to what I'm looking for out of a stylish action title. Leon is ??cool to control, but Ada is downright stylish when zipping toward a Ganado and delivering devastating kicks.

As I mentioned, these are echoes of this version and it's unlikely any similarities are intentional at this rate. Devil May Cry is?? a successful franchise in its own right, carving out its own identity as Capcom's stylish action franchise.

Much of Resident Evil 4's over-the-top combat comes from single button presses and cutscenes, so the similarities run skin-deep. More trace elements are noticeable when comparing RE4 to its other builds.

All RE4's scrapped builds become something else except one

Builds after the initial "Stylish" Resident Evil 4 introduced Leon S. Kennedy as the protagonist and slowly morphed into the final game. The first of these was called the "Castle" build and introduced ideas such as Leon being infected with the Progenitor virus. A woman and her dog companion accompan??ied him as he explored Umbrella HQ.

Technical issues scrapped this version of the game, with the headlining Black Fog enemy proving too taxing on GameCube hardware. Just as with the previous build, this too evolved into its own game with Haunting Ground taking the woman ?and dog and making them the lead characters.

It also bleeds nicely into the "Hallucination" or "Hook Man" build of Resident Evil 4. This is arguably the most famous scrapped Resident Evil 4 build since it has solid gameplay footage available. Initi??ally introduced to combat technical limitations, this build has Leon suffering from horrid hallucinations thanks to his infection.

The most prominent of these is the ghostly Hook Man who stalks Leon. Technical limitations would again be this v?ersion's downfall since it revolved around a mechanic where two versions of any room would load ??simultaneously.

Every Resident Evil 4 build salvaged ideas for future versions or other games, with Ganados recycled from the "Zombie" build. Despite its fascinating concept, the "Hallucination" build was the exception to this. That is? until the Separate Ways DLC.

Separate Ways' biggest plot change is Ada's infection, something that never occurred in the original game, and reintrodu?ces the hallucinatory elements in the plot. Despite being the very same Las Plagas plague infecting Leon and Ashley, Ada's variant causes hallucinations by the monster Pesanta.

Why do Ada's hallucinations matter?

Other Resident Evil titles have hallucinatory scenes, including Leon hallucinating at one point in the RE4 remake; but Separate Ways' take has a direct impact on gameplay. Before receiving Luis's medicine, Ada contends with multiple hallucinatory fights against Pesanta. Fog shrouds areas as multiple Pesanta copies ??attack Ada, and can cause harm.

Any parallels between the "Hallucination" build and Separate Ways is likely a coincidence. It could be me looking too deeply into something that isn't there. There are, after all, sever?al distinct differences between these titles.

The RE4 build was the title's entire premise. Hallucinations were part o?f the story, but they were also many of the scares and all the enemies fought. It was supposed to be a pseudo-supernatural take on the series with a psychological element.

Resident Evil 4 is awesome and so is Separate Ways. It rides the line between cheesiness and genuine coolness while providing an addictive gameplay loop, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Yet I still wonder what a final version of RE4's "Hallucination" build looks like. If executed well, it could have caused p??layers to always stay on guard in case the environment turned h?ostile.

I see a glimmer of that in Separate Ways' Pesanta fights. The concept is simplified and repurposed into a boss, but the hallucinations harming Ada reminded me of the 2003 demo. Just as the DL??C repurposed cut moments from the original, fighting hallucinations caused by a virus could have been inspired by something that never made it into any version.

Fighting Pesanta I wondered why the hallucinations caused harm like the ones from that scrapped build. I realized then that sometimes it's fun if the answers aren't hidden away in a secret file, and it was nice remembering when Resident Evil almost took a supernatural turn.

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The Resident Evil 4 remake is my Game of the Year so far; no question about it. Even then, I was worried that the Separate Ways DLC wouldn't quite deliver.

Well, it did! And then some.

Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC (PC, PS4, PS5 [reviewed], Xbox Series X/S)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Released: September 21, 2023
MSRP: $9.99

If you've never played Separate Ways before (it was a side/unlockable mode in the original release and not a paid DLC), it's a gaiden of sorts that deals with what Ada Wong was up to behind the ?scenes while Leon was out hamming it up and kicking ass. You'll occasionally meet-cute with Leon during the narrative, and deal with old/new enemy types, as well as run through old/new locations.

I was extremely skeptical of how Capcom would approach this concept with the remake, especially in the form of a DLC. What we ended up getting not only serves as a fantastic compliment to Resident Evil 4's reimagined world: but it's also a reminder of ju?st how incredib?le the action-shooter foundation of the remake really is.

The first thing that I noticed was how quickly I acclimated to getting back in the saddle. Ada m?ostly controls the same as Leon (and will utilize a lot of the same weaponry/accessories), with one notable exception: Ada has a handy grappling hook. While the environmental grappling points are rather sparing and fixed, the way Ada uses her grappling hook both in combat and during cutscenes really helps differentiate the DLC from the core game.

With her added maneuverability, it's a blast to discern whether or not a fight is "worth it," especially when a grappling icon is pinging you nearby. It also adds some really tense moments where you're like "I'm bailing on this sh*tshow completely," and frantically search for a grapple point. Plus, it's a rush to be like "Oh yeah, I can melee? from far away now since Ada's grappling hook will propel you toward the target like Bat??man." It introduces a whole new layer to the way you approach combat in the remake, which was already the game's strongest aspect.

That's really its chief secret weapon: it's more Resident Evil 4 remake. Capcom adds in content from the OG that's missing from the 2023 version and does it in a pretty sleek way that doesn't allow those portions to overstay their welcome. Keep in mind this is a compact-ish DLC (you can finish it in 3-5 hours), but it barely has any fat on its bones. It's also just as polished mechanically as the base RE4 remake. The only real technical issue I had with the DLC included an audio bug (where I couldn't h?ear certain characters speaking). That's pretty much it.

Separate Ways smartly integrates a lot of the extras from Leon's journey: including four difficulty levels (as well as the unlockable "Professional difficulty," which I started right after finishing the DLC), cosmetic extras exclusive to the DLC, and of course, graded rankings to strive to clear one day. I plan on replaying the Resident Evil 4 remake on Professional mode every other year or so, and now I'll happily add a Separate Ways playthrough to that marathon.

I'm just as shocked as you are that Separate Ways ended up being great, but when you really think about it, there was no other realistic outcome. The Resident Evil 4 remake is so good that Capcom re?ally could have rested on its laurels and developed a cheap DLC that would have been fine at worst, b??ut they put the work in.

_{[This review is based on a retail build of the DLC provided by the publisher.]}

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Pretty much since the remake of Resident Evil 4 was released in March (yes, it's been six months since it launched), fans have been clamoring for the "Separate Ways" DLC. The upcoming expansion was confirmed during Sony's State of Play, and now a new trailer has ??been doing the rounds.

Over on the official PlayStation YouTube channel, you can see the launch teaser for the inbound Resident Evil 4?? content. The two-minute clip show?s Ada Wong as the events of the game unfold from her perspective.

We get a glimpse of some of the inte??ractions she'll be having with Luis Sera, and we also see famed douche Albert Wesker in all his sunglasses-wearing coolness.

When are Separate Ways and Mercenaries coming out?

You'll be please?d to know that "Separate Ways" will be released on September 21. The story aims to fill in some of the unanswered questions from the main game as you take on the role of Ada Wong.

Capcom can't really seem to go wrong at the moment when it comes to Resident Evil games. Along with new entries in the legendary survival horror series, the developer has been releasing hi??t remake after hit remake.

Okay, RE3 wasn't as well-received, but it's still a decent reimagining of its 1999 predecessor. The remake of Resident Evil 4 is the latest modern take on the classic games. Many consider the OG RE4 fr??om 2005 to be the best installment across the ?whole franchise.

Now, with the DLC just around the corner, fans can once again step into the boots of Ada Wong. With some additional sexual tension?? between her and Leon Kennedy, no doubt.

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During the Sony State of Play presentation today, we got a look at some new content coming for Resident Evil 4 remake. The juiciest reveal here is the return of the Separate Ways campaign starri?ng Ada Wong, which will finally hi??t the game next week on September 21.

It was perhaps a given that Separate Ways would make it back to Resident Evil 4 in one way or another. Its exclusion from the remake's original release didn't e??scape ire from fans, so it's good to see it here now. For those who want to play? as Ada in the current console generation, here you go.

Additionally, Capcom also teased a free update for The Mercenarie??s that will also go live on the 21st. While it didn't elaborate, the splash screen showed Ada and Wesker, so it's safe to assume the update will add them both to the roster.

This news came alongside another look at the upcoming VR update to Resident Evil 4, which looks and sounds about as you'd expect. So if you have a PlayStation VR headset, it looks like you'll?? have a few reasons to return to the world of survival horror in the near future.

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Resident Evil 4 received a remake in March 2023 which brought Leon’s classic adventure to modern consoles. As was the case with Resident Evil 7 and Village, Capcom has promised a VR mode for the remake. Weâ€??™ll get to see a little more of the VR mode at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, which kicks off on Septe??mber 21 and runs until September 24.

Resident Evil 4 isn’t the only Capcom game that’ll be making an appearance. The company also lists Street Fighter 6, Exoprimal, Monster Hunter Now, and the Ace Attorney trilogy on its offic?ial webpage outlini??ng its Tokyo Game Show plans.

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Capcom has big plans for the Tokyo Game Show 2023

Capcom will have its ow?n booth at ??the Tokyo Game Show where attendees will have the chance to try out some of the company’s latest games. The event will also feature the return of the Resident Evil airsoft shooting range in collaboration with Tokyo Marui. For those who can’t make it, there’ll be a prerecorded stream which’ll share some of Capcom’s biggest news. I??t airs on September 21 at 07:00 AM PDT.

We received our first teaser for Resident Evil 4’s VR mode during the May PlayStation showcase, though not much was revealed. We'll hopefully see a few more details this time around, including whether game modes outside of t?he main campaign will also receive the VR treatment.

The company will have to put on a good show if it hopes to stand out, as several other gam?ing giants have confirmed that they’ll be showing up, including Bandai Namco and Square Enix. Sony will also be there, ?though they’ll only be e?xhibiting indie titles.

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Unsurprisingly, the remake of Resident Evil 4 has been doing pretty well for itself since it released i??n March. Given the months that have elapsed since t?hen, fans have been finding new ways to entertain themselves in what many consider one of Capcom's best games.

One such example comes from YouTube user Xenoxygene (as spotted by PCGamesN),?? in which they challenge themselves to complete the game wi?thout firing a single bullet at an enemy.

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The id?ea being to make it all the way to the end with a perfectly abysmal accuracy rating of 0%. However, as you can imagine, there were many tribulations to attempting such a thing in a game known for a lot of gunfire.

How did it go?

The first thing Xenoxygene has to establish is what constitutes accuracy in the Resident Evil 4 remake. For starter??s, killing an enemy with the knife or explosives doesn't count. Neither does the rocket launcher, it seems.

In order to ensure that 0% accuracy was met for each? level, they made sure to fire at least one bullet into?? a wall or ceiling so the game would register the gun had been fired, but it hadn't hit an enemy.

Obviously, thi?s wouldn't be a challenge if it was easy, and the pla?yer does come across several obstacles. One such example being the infamous water room, in which Leon has to protect Ashley while she activates cranks.

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This led Xenoxygene to placing mines on the stairs the Zealots would walk by, which would take them out without a bullet being ne?eded.

Sadly, the ??challenge proved a little too much in Chapter 11, when it became apparent that it wasn't possible to get through the mine cart section without having to use a gun to take out enemies.

Even a script that w?as programmed to fire continuously into the? ceiling in order to bring the accuracy right down couldn't get it below 0.1%.

As such, Xenoxygene was unable to get 0% accuracy across the board, but it's definitely a valiant effort, e??specially considering the tricks that had to be employed in areas where firing a bullet was a necessity. It begs the question of whether anyone can come along and actually finish the challenge.

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Also, let Capcom know your thoughts on the game

Whether we like it or love it, the video game industry is in something of a remake enlightenment of some kind. There are, of course, some fantastic remakes and remasters out there, one of which is Resident Evil 4. Not only a great game in its own right but a fantast??ic reimagining of what many consider to be one of the best horror titles in existence??.

Since the remake was released in March of this year, Capcom's modern take on RE4 has been a rousing success. In fact, according to the developer, the game has now surpassed five million in sales. The press release on the company website says the Resident Evil 4 remake "provides both fans of the series and newcomers alike with a fresh gamepla??y experience."

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This latest milestone comes just shortly after it was announced that the game had sold four million units. To date, the Resident Evil series has sold around 142 million copies worldwide, going back to its first ??e?ntry in 1996.

What's next?

Resident Evil 4 may be the latest in a list of remakes Capcom is doing, but is it the last? In June, the studio asked what RE fans wanted to see next, and whether anyone was interested in even more remakes. On top of that, a recent shareholder meeting suggested the developer was not necessarily saying no to remaking spin-off Resident Evil games. Then again, they weren't sayin??g yes either, so ?it's still up in the air.

Of course, we can't say for certain what's in store. We're pretty confident in saying that RE9 is probably imminent (though we don't have full confirmation on that yet), and it's possible that Capcom may want to do more reimaginings in the future. A lot of fans would probably like to see an official remake of Code Veronica, for example.

In the meantime, you can let the developer know what you thought of Resident Evil 4 by taking this questionnaire.

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Could this be related to Separate Ways?

The hype for the remake of Resident Evil 4 may have died down, but it's still out there as one of the best horror games of the year. Upon release back in March, it sold millions in quick succession, showing Capcom was onto another winner.

In the interim, a lot of you have been waiting for the game's first major DLC, Separate Ways, which would be a remake of the content from the original RE4. We don't yet know when it's coming out, but eagle-eyed gamers think the developer is preparing ?for?? its launch.

Over on SteamDB (as spotted by Twitter user and known leaker Wario64), a website that tracks all things related to Steam, it looks as though Resident Evil 4 is getting seven new achievements added to th??e game. There are no details on what these achievements actually are as they're marked as hidden, but some speculate they could be related to the DLC.

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Other theories suggest it could be in relation to the VR version of the Resident Evil 4 remake. All of these are, of course, speculations. Hopefully, Capcom will give further details at some point. In any case, it's something to keep a close eye on. It looks as though RE4 is preparing for a new patch, but we can't be sure of the details at this stage. We know Separate Ways is inbound, but these new Stea??m achievements suggest that it could be arriving sooner than anticip??ated.

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Specifically Radeon RX cards

By now, pretty much any horror fan with a current-gen console or modern PC will have played the remake of Resident Evil 4. Capcom's reimagining of one of the best games in the series has sold millions of copies? to date. It's pretty much become one of the most successful releases of 2023 so far.

However, if you haven't yet had a chance to give it a go, and you're in the market for a new graphics cards, you may be interested in an offer AMD is doing. The tech giant is currently giving away copies of the Resident Evil 4 remake. The catch, though, is you do have to purchase a Radeon RX GPU. The website gives a full list of the products that are included in the giveaway??. Basically, it looks as though most things in the 6000 and 7000 series will net you a copy of the game.

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The offer is on until July 1, and it doesn't end there, either. AMD says it's also offering up copies of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Again, there's a slight catch. It's only free if you bu?y a Ryzen 7000 series CPU?. As always with these types of giveaways, there are terms that need to be met. Check the footnotes on the AMD website to see what the full conditions are before you dive on in.

Arguably the most anticipated game of the year, Resident Evil 4 smashed Steam player records within moments of being released. Where Capcom is going to take its iconic survival horror series from here remains to be seen, but you can take part in a survey to let the studio know your thoughts.

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Will it be Resident Evil 5?

The Resident Evil franchise has been on top of the world lately, especially with the release of the Resident Evil 4 remake. Now, not wanting to stop this juggernaut, Capcom is asking you which other game in the iconic survival horror series you'd like to? ?see get remade, if any.

The recent survey poses a few questions about how well people know what's happening in the world of Resident Evil. For example, people are asked whether they follow any of the official social media chan??nels, as well as how familiar they are with the entries, be they games or movie adaptations. One of the final questions then gives you the chance to suggest which installment you'd like to see a remake of.

With Capcom flying high in terms of sales, no doubt the studio is interested in where to take things from here. It should be pointed out that the survey results won't necessarily mean there'll be another RE remake in the pipeline. However, there have already been rumors that the series' 2009 release, Resident Evil 5 could be getting reimagined, but there's no solid evidence fo?r that yet.

Given that the remake of Resident Evil 4 has sold millions of copies, it's not surprising that Capcom wants to keep bringing back older entries. At this point, however, anything past the fourth entry doesn't quite fit the "classic" status of the earlier installments. RE5 is certa??inly a mainline series entry but arguably may not necessarily warrant a full remake.

Maybe the ??results of this survey will lead Capcom into deciding an official remake of it is the w??ay forward.

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Not to be confused with Resident Evil 4 VR

The Resident Evil 4 remake is the remake that keeps on remaking. While it seems like yesterday that the Oculus Quest version of Resident Evil 4 made news, we'll soon see the remad?e version of this horror classic get the virtual reality treatment.

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During the PlayStation Showcase, Capcom announced that "Resident Evil 4 VR Mode" is in development for PlayStation VR 2. We didn't see as much as a launch window in the trailer, though we did get to see the iconic village fight from a first person perspective. Fortunately, VR Mode will arrive as free DLC for Resident Evil 4 on PlayStation 5. As of writing, t??his feature will stay exclusive to Sony's latest Vir?tual Reality headset.

We'll have to wait and see if VR support substantially transforms the Resident Evil 4 experience. You can find the remake of Resident Evil 4 on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

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Monster Mash

Resident Evil 4 might not be the scariest entry in the franchise, but it does feature some of Leon Kennedy's most desperate, action-packed moments. On his quest?? to save the president,s daughter, Ashley, our hero fights his way through waves of infected villagers as well as some humongous monsters. Some of these foes are gigantic beasts, swaggering abo?ut and hurl boulders, while others are more agile and strategic, forcing Leon to carefully plan his attacks.

Thanks to Resident Evil 4 Remake, gamers can experience these exhilarating encounters once again, though due to the visual upgrades, things are more breathtaking than ever. The following 10 enemy?? encounters are, inarguably, some of the scariest in the entire game.

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10. Chainsaw Man First Encounter

Leon's journey takes him to a rural village in Spain. All seems well at first, though it doesn't take long before he's being pursued by hordes of deranged villagers. As if the situation wasn't dire enough, the Chainsaw Man joins the pursuit not long after. This foe wears a sack over his head and wields a buzzing chainsaw which he waves everywhere. Unlike the rest of the vil??lagers, it requires a lot more than a few bullets to take him down.

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9. El Gigante

El Gigante isn't the prettiest fellow around. T?he massive monster is hunchbacked, has a small head, and resorts to throwing rocks to settle disputes. Attacking the cretin head-on will halt it, though to defeat it once and for all, Leon must destroy the parasite erupting from its back.

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8. Chainsaw Sisters

The murderous C??hainsaw Sisters are double the trouble, and they come with a flood of zombified villagers. During the encounter, it's best to have Ashley hide ??in a locker while Leon throws everything he has at the Chainsaw Sisters. Once they're down, Leon can pick up the crank he needs to escape with Ashley.

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7. Del Lago

Del Lago arrives with a splash, and n?othing but harpoons will take it down. Leon defeats the beast in one of the most exciting encounters, as Del Lago pursues him while he flees in a speedboat. It is one of the first massive enemies Leon battles, and it is not easily forgotten.

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6. Ramon Salazar

Ramon Salazar is a short, unintimidating man that players come across a few times during Resident Evil 4 Remake. It is only in Chapter 12 that Salazar takes his true form as a repulsive creature. It takes plenty of bullets to destroy Salazar, though he can also be killed with a golden egg, or two.

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5. Plagas Arana

The scariest monsters a?ren't always the biggest. When Leon is traveling down a passage in Chapter 8, he will see a spider-like creature, the Plagas, skitter on the ceiling and out of sight. Seconds later, the Plagas will jump on the back of a villager, and together they become an agile foe known as the Plagas Arana. The encounter is a bit of a jump scare, and it requires fast reflexes to take the enemy down as it races toward Leon.

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4. Osmund Saddler

Resident Evil 4 Remake's final boss is Osmund Saddler, who is the head of the Los Illuminados cult. When he takes on his monster form, he reveals himself to? be a grotesque beast with many eyes ??and a long tail. The enemy is taken down in multiple phases, with the death blow coming courtesy of a rocket launcher.

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3. Garrador

While traveling with Ashley in Chapter 7, Leon will be briefly separated from her when he falls the through the floor and finds himself face-to-face with a chained cretin. The Garrador is blind, so it relies on its hearing. It has long claws it swings w?ildly, which means Leon's evasion skills need to be on point.

2. Armored El Gigante

The first encounter with El Gigante is exciting, though it is quickly overshadowed by other spectacular monsters. However, it isn't the last time Leon will fac?e this creature. In Chapter 8, the Armored El Gigante makes an appearance. Bullets won't suffice this time around, and Leon has to make use of cannons to finally topple him.

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1. Bitores Mendez

Bitores Mendez is easily Resident Evil 4 Remake's scariest enemy. The man undergoes a horrifying transformati?on that turns him into a many-armed monster. While dodging flames, Leon also has to evade the quick strikes fr??om the beast. Mendez doesn't go down easily, and Leon will have to throw everything he has at him if he hopes to make it out alive.

For gamers who want more Resident Evil 4 Remake terror, there is the upcoming VR mode to look out for. Capcom has yet to reveal its release date, though development is underway. If it is anything like the Resident Evil Village V??R mode, it is sure to be an experi??ence that will leave players with goosebumps.

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The best PS5 single-player stories and experiences

The best PS5 single-player games make the platform one of the greatest consoles to own today. With exclusives like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and God of War Ragnarok, there are many outstanding experiences on the beloved system. While it's sad that some double-A exclusives like Gravity Rush 2 and LittleBigPlanet 3 have fizzled from? PlayStation's priority list, there are still grand single-player campaigns that will take your breat?h away. Here are 10 of the best PS5 single-player games you can check out.

Marvel’s Spider-Man series

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If you're a big comic book fan or just like action games in general, you can't go wrong with Marvel's Spider-Man series from Insomniac Games. Web slinging feels the best it's ever been, evolving the system from the beloved Spider-Man 2 PS2 game and letting you do tricks in the air. Boss battles are immensely important and truly up the stakes of the storyline. Finally, this Marvel version of New York is so detailed as you're beating up foes across the stunning map with a glorious battle system. The follow-up based on Miles Morales is also stellar, perhaps outdoing the original game, with an elevated battle system and intense, drama-filled story. Now's a good time to get into the series as Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is getting a standalone release on PS5.

God of War series

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If you love single-player games on PS5, you owe it to yourself to play the Norse God of War series. I personally foun?d the PS2 and PS3 entries hard to get into. The action gets repetitive, there are oddly placed puzzles, and the harsh overtones of Kratos' personality repelled me. However, this new reboot-quel wi??th Kratos as a father is a game changer. The way Kratos evolves past his violent origins and grows as a person is refreshing. Both of these games act as a fantastic coming-of-age story for his son Atreus as well. The combat takes a slower, more methodical third-person approach. The axe feels satisfying to wield, and the powers Kratos attains over the course of the series make you feel strong. There are plenty of cinematic bosses that amaze you too.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart hosts some of the best PS5 graphics, bar none. Reviewers often say this series looks like a Pixar film for a good reason, and I agree. But it's not just a tour-de-force of graphics, however. This sci-fi game features two engaging platforming heroes trying to save the multiverse from Dr. Nefarious and company. Most ??of the guns on offer pack a punch, like the Shatterbomb, while other weapons turn your enemies into cute objects like pixels with the Pixeli??zer. The storyline is also impactful and gets surprisingly emotional.

The Last of Us Part I

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Talking about emotional stories, The Last of Us Part I will leave you weeping. This post-apocalyptic has you play as Joel, a father who lost their child, and connects with a girl named Ellie as they face the harsh zombie-filled environment. Yes, they're called the Infected (not zombies, per se), but what makes them unique is how they have to listen to the environment to know where you are. It gets creepy as you have to slowly work your way through dark hallways to succeed. Otherwise, they'll come rampaging toward you, and you need your wits to shoot them in the correct spots. What's even scarier, perhaps, are the people you meet along the way, and the story??line gets very heavy as Joel and Ellie try to keep themselves alive. It's one of the best PS5 single-player games because of how intense it gets. I haven't even gotten into the impressive graphics, either.

Elden Ring

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Elden Ring is a tough S.O.B., but the grind is well worth your time as you defeat tough bosses with a big smile on your face and scale across a dangerous fantasy landscape. I've personally never connected with a Souls game, but for some reason, Elden Ring grabbed me. The open world allows you to explore, challenge other bosses, and level up at your own speed. You can find mysterious areas naturally, get awesome loot, and then attempt to defeat a tough boss once more. That game loop is absolutely engrossing and far better than the linear Souls style as you finally have options. You're not stuck with one boss over and over and over again. The world-building is al??so a strength of the game, with gorgeous scenery and architecture to gaze at.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

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I'll say it. This game is better than the first two Guardians of the Galaxy movies. The characters are written so well and are different enough from the Hollywood versions. There's a fantastic character arc for Eidos Montreal's interpretation of Starlord, and you truly feel the connection between all of the members of the gr?oup. The script is also quite funny. The third-person shooting gameplay is thrilling as you're zooming around foes with your jet boots and instructing the squad on what to do. Bosses also feel like a big deal in this game.

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade

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If you need an RPG to play on your PS5, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade is ready for you. With spectacular visuals, fast-paced yet strategic combat, and an engrossing storyline, this game will grab you from beginning to end. The music is also phenomenal. The Intergrade edition comes with a chapter that intro?duces Yuffie into the mix that you can't pl??ay on the PS4.

Astro’s Playroom

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Want a game that the kids (or your inner child) can play? Astro's Playroom is a wonderful pick. It fully uses the DualSense controller's functionality, such as the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, to make a memorable experience. The platforming is some of the best the PS5 has to offer, as well. Additionally, it references great moments in PlayStation's long history. The best part is that Astro's Playroom is free to download!

Resident Evil 4 Remake

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This is an almost perfect horror game. Stunning graphics, a creepy environment, an epic story, tough bosses, and stellar third-person shooting gameplay. The puzzles are also a treat in Resident Evil 4 Remake. There's not much else to say oth??er than pick this game up.

Horizon series

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While the sequel, Forbidden West, covers familiar ground in terms of its gameplay, it's still a tour-de-force of graphics. The unique robot-filled post-apocalyptic setting is striking. You also have some stellar performances by Ashley Burch (Aloy) and the rest of the cast. The storyline is also intriguing as we learn bits and pieces about why our civilization failed many years ago. Horizon: Zero Dawn is an incredible open-world game as you upgrade your gear and defeat titanic robots along the way, strategically breaking their parts until they fall. Forbidden West is still impressive, but to me, fails to c??apture my interest as much as the original.

Honorable Mentions

There are some other stand-out titles that didn't quite make the Best PS5 single-player games list. One of them that is likely mentioned in the comments is Ghost of Tsushima. It presents a gorgeous open world inspired by the Mongolian invasion era of Japan. However, it strikes me more as a PS4 game rather than a PS5-specific entry for this list. It has received a remaster with additional content set on Iki Island. Additionally, there's Returnal. It's gained a large fanbase since its release, but can arguably be considered a co-op game, following one of its post-game updates.

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Blades and Bullets

In Resident Evil 4 Remake, the Plagas has turned rural Spain into a treacherous landscape, and Leon has to claw through monsters and crazed villagers to save the president's daughter. Although he starts off with just a pistol, he gains access to several more guns which he uses against frightening fo?es.

Collecting all the weapons is fun, and gamers who do so are rewarded with the Gun Fanatic Trophy/Achievement. Players wondering how to get the Gun Fanatic Trophy/Achievement in Resident Evil 4 Remake may be disappointed to discover that it's impossible to ear??n it in a single playthrough, though Leon's journey is one worth experiencing more than onc??e.

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What is the Gun Fanatic Trophy/Achievement in Resident Evil 4 Remake?

To earn this achievement, players need to unlock every weapon in the base game. This includes guns, knives, and gren?ades. There are 29 weapons to be collected, and some of them are a bit tricky to unlock, which means gamers will need a couple of playthroughs before they have them all. There are some weapons that are only available via DLC, though these weapons are fortunately not required to complete the Gun Fanatic challenge. Lastly, players don't have to own all the weapons at once. They simply need to have owned all the guns at one point.

Where to Find Weapons for Gun Fanatic Trophy/Achievement in Resident Evil 4 Remake?

The required weapons for the Gun Fanatic Trophy/Achievement in RE4 Remake are as follows:

Knives

1. Combat Knife - This is the default knife Leon starts with
2. Fighting Knife - Players get this knife by defeating Major Krauser in Chapter 14
3. Primal Knife - The knife is unlocked by destroying all 16 Clockwork Castellans (one per chapter)
4. Boot Knife - Found in the open-world
5. Kitchen Knife - Leon comes across Kitchen Knives in the open-world

Handguns

1. SG-09 R - Players don't have to worry about this weapon, as it is Leon's default pistol
2. Blacktail - The Blacktail is purchased from the Merchant in Chapter 7 for 24, 000 Pesetas
3. Punisher - Can be purchased from the Merchant in Chapter 2 for 5 Spinel
4. Red9 - The powerful handgun is found in the shipwreck in the middle of the Lake
5. Matilda - The Merchant sells the gun in Chapter 8 for 10 Spinels

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Shotguns

1. Striker - The Striker can be purchased from the Merchant in Chapter 10 for 38, 000 Pesetas
2. Riot Gun - In Chapter 6, the Merchant sells the Riot Gun for 28, 000 Pesetas
3. W-870 - The shotgun can be found in the Village in Chapter 2, or it can be purchased from the Merchant

Magnums

1. Killer7 - The gun is available in Chapter 13 from the Merchant, though it costs a whopping 77, 000 Pesetas
2. Broken Butterfly - The Merchant provides the Broken Butterfly in Chapter 7 for 29, 400 Pesetas
3. Handcannon - To get this gun, players must beat the game on a brand-new game on Professional mode using no bonus weapons

Rifles

1. SR M1903 - This is the first rifle players have access to, and it can be purchased in Chapter 2 from the Merchant for 12, 000 Pesetas
2. Stingray - The rifle can be purchased from the Merchant in Chapter 7 for 30, 000 Pesetas
3. CQBR Assault Rifle - It can be found in the Castle in Chapter 11 or purchased from the Merchant in the same chapter for 28, 000 Pesetas

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Submachine Guns

1. TMP - Players can grab the TMP from the Merchant in Chapter 3 for 10, 000 Pesetas
2. LE 5 - The gun is located in the side room in the Freezer in Chapter 13
3. Chicago Sweeper - The SMG is unlocked when players finish Professional Mode with an A rank.

Grenades

1. Hand Grenade - Found in the open-world
2. Heavy Grenade - Found in the open-world
3. Flash Grenade - Found in the open-world

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Other Weapons

1. Bolt Thrower - Players can purchase it in Chapter 2 from the Merchant for 10, 000 Pesetas
2. Rocket Launcher - For 80, 000 Pesetas, players can grab the Rocket Launcher from the Merchant in Chapter 4
3. Rocket Launcher (Special) - This weapon is earned during the final boss fight
4. Infinite Rocket Launcher - It is available from the Merchant after completing the game once, though it costs 2, 000, 000 Pesetas

It's certainly not an easy feat, but Leon will be unstoppable by the end of it. Players who want a different type of challenge can go for the Minimalist Trophy/Achievement in RE4 Remake which is earned by completing the game using knives and handguns al?one.

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There are four characters at launch

We waited several weeks for Resident Evil 4 remake's Mercenaries mode, and now it's here! ??Let's look at all four launch characters and their loadouts, and see who comes out on top.

What is "Mayhem Mode" in Resident Evil 4 remake Mercenaries?

In action games like God of War or Devil May Cry, each h??ero can typically initiate ??a button combo to trigger a "rage" mode for a limited time after building up a meter. Mayhem Mode, which is now present in this iteration of Mercs, is kinda like that.

Mayhem Mode builds up over time or can be boosted by picking up yellow orbs scattered around each battleground. To trigger it once ?the meter is full, press the left and right analog sticks in at the same time. Note that every character's Mayhem Mode is different! We'?ll be going over all of them below.

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Leon's loadout

Unlock Condition: Leon is available right at the start as the sole default playable hero: you'll need to unlock the rest of the cast by getting at least an A rank on any stage with each subsequent character. In other words, getting an A rank or higher with Leon will unlock Luis, and so on up the chain. We have a full guide on how ranks work here.

As an all-arounder, Leon can tackle multiple situations with a solid handgun, a shotgun, and a rifle. He also starts with one healing item, which is standard for everyone but Luis (who comes with two). Other than his shotgun he lacks crowd control? at the start, and doesn't come equipped with any grenades. With that in mind, anyone who is used to juggling wea??pons will be able to handle Leon, as he has strong close combat and ranged capabilities with his enhanced weaponry.

Mayhem Mode: Leon's Mayhem Mode is int?eresting, as it enhances the skill of the player directly by boosting his speed and attack power. Unlike a few other characters, Leon's Mayhem Mode is what you make of it. You really need to be on it to utilize that speed boost and keep your combos going for a higher rank.

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Luis' loadout

Unlock Condition: Luis is unlocked after beating any l?evel with Leon with an A rank or higher.

Luis has one of the best loadouts of any Mercenaries characters I've seen to date: especially for newcomers. He has a formidable Red9 pistol to take care of most threats, and a rifle for pinpoint aiming (which is super useful ??for taking out the catapult?s in the castle). He also starts with two healing items, which can help keep you in the run longer and get your bearings. His Mayhem Mode is great for keeping combos alive, too.

Mayhem Mode: Luis has a fittingly stylish Mayhem ability in that he drops dynamite on the ground that can blow up multiple enemies like a grenade. The best part is that while he can only drop one stick of dynamite at a time, he can trigger it multiple times while his Mayhem Mode is active. One big tip to keep in mind is that you can shoot the dynamite stacks to clear them out and put more down (Luis w??on't even take damage from his own Mayhem ability).

Funnily enough, Luis can go?? out in a blaze of glory too: his dynamite explosions wrack up kills/points after he's dead.

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Krauser's loadout

Unlock Condition: Krau?ser is unlocked by beating any level wi??th Luis with an A rank or higher.

Krauser is what I'd consider the most complicated character of the lot, as his bow and arrow focus can be tough for a lot of people to pick up. Krauser really needs to pick up ??his arrows from fallen foes to keep himself stocked up, as his TMP will run out of ammo very quickly (especially near the start, which can be crucial for a good run). Thankfully he has three flashbangs; which are very useful for the denizens of the castle stage (where lots of Plagas heads can pop up). Krauser's knife-based focus is a boon for folks who have learned how to parry from the campaign, backing up his veteran style gameplay.

Mayhem Mode: Krauser literally turns into a monster with his Mayhem Mode, and mutates temporarily while his meter la??sts. He can slice up enemies easily with the attack button, or lunge with aim + attack (L2 + R2 or LT + RT). Useful as a functional panic button or a way to clear out elites, Krauser's Mayhem Mode is a powerhouse tool that's easy to use.

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Hunk's loadout

Unlock Condition: Hunk is unlocked by beating an??y level with Krauser with an A rank or higher.

Although he's the last character you get to un??lock, Hunk is a very straightforward pick that can help you climb the ranks in all three levels. His one-weapon loadout is streamlined in the sense that you don't need to worry about juggling multiple weapons/types of ammo during combat, and he starts with three grenades that can clear out early elites. His Mayhem Mode is also insane, and can be triggered when e??lites arrive on the scene to quickly clear them out.

Mayhem Mode: Hunk's Mayhem Mode gives him access to unlimited ammo with his submachine gun. Not only does this put his SMG into an "infinite ammo" s??tate instantly, you also do not need to reload, and it lasts for quite a while. Keep this in mind when you're reloading out of habit: you don't need to!

Wait, where's Ada and Wesker?

Ada didn't make the cut at launch for Resident Evil 4 remake's redone Mercenaries mode (and neither ??did Wesker). Hopefully, she's added later as part of the potential Separate?? Ways/Assignment: Ada DLC. And we double-hope it's not at a premium!

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