According to a new report, the upcomingResident Evil 4remake will be keeping a section from the original game that proved to be fairly divisive at the time of its release. TheResident Evil 4remake is following in the footsteps of previousResident Evilremakes, retaining the general framework of the original game while also making significant-enough changes that it could feel like a whole new experience.From what’s been shown so far, theResident Evil 4remake has a darker tone than the original game, with an increased focus on its horror elements over the corny one-liners. The game also appears to be making some dark changes to the story; in the originalResident Evil 4, players have the option to save a dog from a bear trap, but in theResident Evil 4remake,the dog is already dead when Leon arrives.RELATED:Resident Evil 4 Player Lets Twitch Chat Influence Their GameplayBut while theResident Evil 4remake is definitely making some big changes to the game, it should still be familiar to fans of the original. The latest issue ofEdgemagazine has reportedly interviewed theResident Evil 4remake developers, confirming that the original’s core areas are all represented in the remake. This means that fans can expect to visit the village, as has been seen inResident Evil 4remake gameplay trailers, the castle, and ultimately, the controversial island.
TheoriginalResident Evil 4is one of the highest-rated and most influential video games of all time.Resident Evil 4’s over-the-shoulder camera and exciting action inspired game development for years to come, but even so, it’s not perfect. Many fans have complained about theResident Evil 4island section over the years, feeling it to be a step-down from the quality of gameplay found in the game’s beginning and middle areas.
The island returning in theResident Evil 4remake is not surprising, though some fans may be disappointed to get confirmation that it is indeed making a comeback. On the bright side, it seems that Capcom is aware of how some fans weren’t impressed by the island and could be addressing some of that feedback. There will apparently be “a lot more to” the island intheResident Evil 4remake, so it will be interesting to see exactly what that means.
It’s possible Capcom will show off theResident Evil 4remake’s take on the island section in pre-launch footage, but otherwise fans may have to wait for the game to launch. Luckily, theResident Evil 4remake release dateis right around the corner, so fans will soon be able to check it out for themselves.
Resident Evil 4launches March 24 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
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