Will Resident Evil 4 Remake be the Same?
The Resident Evil 4 Remake will not be the same as the original, as it features an updated plot, new visuals, characters, cast, and altered gameplay, while still following the original story quite closely. The remake brings the RE4 story to a new generation of gamers, complete with new visuals that are reimagined from the ground up, including character models with more detail and improved textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Game
- What is missing from RE4 Remake?: One of the biggest signifiers that something is missing from this otherwise faithful remake of RE4 is the lack of the U3 boss fight, which is entirely absent from the game.
- Will Resident Evil 4 remake have new content?: The game makes several gameplay improvements, introduces new features, and changes some aspects of the original game’s story and structure.
- Do the Resident Evil remakes change the story?: The Resident Evil remakes are alternate ways to tell a similar story, with the RE4 Remake being more of a direct sequel to RE2 Remake than the original.
- Is Resident Evil 4 remake gonna have everything in the original?: The remake follows the original story quite closely, but with room for enough differences to keep things interesting for long-time fans.
- Will Resident Evil 4 remake be better than the original?: Some might decry that extra polish and feel it sanitizes some of the tension from the original experience, but for people who want a modern take on a great classic, the Resident Evil 4 Remake is a remake done right.
Game Length and Content
- Is Resident Evil 4 remake longer than original?: The Resident Evil 4 Remake is ‘about the same’ length as the original, according to Capcom.
- Can you find the Killer 7 in RE4 Remake?: Players can obtain the Killer7 magnum by finding and interacting with the Merchant during Chapter 13 or after.
- Are there still snakes in RE4 Remake?: Yes, players will still find plenty of vipers in the game, particularly in Chapter 3 on the way to the Fish Farm.
Characters and Story
- How old is Ashley in RE4 Remake?: Ashley Graham is the 20-year-old daughter of the newly-elected President of the United States.
- Why does Leon look different in RE4?: Capcom deliberately made changes to Leon’s face to show what he went through between RE2 and RE4.
- Is Ada in love with Leon?: Ada deeply cares for Leon, but she doesn’t love him, and it’s possible that she doesn’t love anybody as a defense mechanism.
- How old is Ada in RE4?: Ada is 39 years old, making her one of the oldest protagonists in the series history.
Gameplay and Mechanics
- Why was U3 cut from RE4 Remake?: No reason has been given, but it’s possible that the U-3 boss fight was left out due to complaints from fans and its lack of bearing on the narrative.
- Does Leon choke Ada in the remake?: No, the scene where Leon chokes Ada is not present in the remake, but players do get to see a different version of the Wesker betrayal.
- How many hours does RE4 Remake take?: The Resident Evil 4 Remake will take around 12-15 hours to complete on the first run, not including time spent watching cutscenes.