Resident Evil 4 Remake - Before You Buy 

This is one of those episodes where I'm mostly just looking to endorse my already made up choice of buying the game from the start lmao, thanks for the review fellas, much love

I started modding with RE4. A couple of years later, I was showing some mods I made in an interview for a game dev school. I was the only applicant to enter the bachelor's degree course with no formal coding experience/schooling. Today, I'm a game developer. I literally owe my career to RE4. Glad to see it receive the love it deserves. I'm already fiddling with RE4 remake's demo 😊

The demo was so nostalgic, I still remembered where all the loot was in the village and it was still all there. Plus when I stealthed up to the first enemy with her back turned and got the take down prompt I was so happy for the updated mechanics

The original RE4 is one of my favorite games of all time. It was my first M rated title that my father let me play when I was 9 years old. We’d play it together often the year it came out and I always enjoyed watching him play it and unlocking new things in the game. And when he got all the cool stuff he’d let me play so it would be easier with all the unlocks he kept achieving. Eventually, I started my own play through from scratch and it was such a good time and so rewarding to unlock everything the more you replay it. I still play it at least once a year and my most recent play through was on my steam deck. I’m now 26 years old and I absolutely cannot wait for this remake. I’m also eager to show the remake to my father when I visit him. I feel like I’ll probably still prefer the original because of how classic it is, but I know I’m going to have a good time with this one! Awesome review as always!

Loved the Demo, and cannot wait to play this. It's so weird to play this backwards timeline of third person horror games. First Callisto Protocol which was inspired by Dead Space, then played the Dead Space Remake which was inspired by RE4 and now the RE4 remake. So nice to see how games have progressed, or regressed depending on how you look at it.

Would love a Code Veronica remake, played the series since RE1 and that was easily one of my favorites

One prominent thing I noticed about the demo is that it makes RE4 in general much more scary. In the original, I always felt like I was given plenty of space between me and the enemies by default, and it was my fault if I let them close in on me. The remake puts everyone up in your face in unexpected ways, constantly. As someone with claustrophobia, this was incredibly effective in the horror department.

I'm not going to lie I am loving these remakes we are getting so far this year. I know people hate remastered titles and think its lazy but I honestly think its amazing we get to play these classic games like Dead Space and the Resident Evil series on updated engines that give us a next gen experience.

I remember originally playing this game & absolutely loving how insane things got. A true masterpiece & now a remake gives me a chance to relieve the glory all over again 👍

The attention to small details in this game is amazing. Especially love how Leon actually cocks his gun towards the right when the villagers get REALLY close to him. This was the make or break remake for me since I played the original as a kid so I'm so glad that its not a letdown like RE3:Nemesis. Makes me excited for a possible Resident Evil 0 or a Code Veronica remake, Hell even a continuation past 4 and going towards 5 would be great. I just miss the characters like Claire Leon and Chris and hope we continue to see them in the future whether its in new games or remakes.

RE4 on PS2 was the first RE game I got into myself. I was always interested in the franchise (but was like 10 and too cowardly to play the first 3 for long) so 4 was the first time I really got into one and I put hundreds of hours into it. Really looking forward to this remake and really happy to see all the positive reviews. Looking forward to sinking a few hundred more hours into this one.

Im so glad that you decided to be transparent about the use of footage. I remember for cyberpunk they didnt allow reviewers to use their own footage because it was so bad but im glad in this case its not that.

Best gaming review channel period. Love what all involved in this channel does for us.

I have also noticed with Ashley, you don't have to keep waiting after jumping down from a ledge to catch her, she jumps down on her own even from rather high areas surprisingly. and she climbs down ladders instead of getting Leon to catch her. which is great. 👍 Capcom also did an amzing job mixing up the map locations at the same time as keeping it the same.

I played this originally on the Wii which was an awesome way to play looking back. The aiming felt more immersive.

The Chainsaw Demo was my first experience with an RE game ever, and I loved it. I was only a month old when the original RE4 came out, and the demo for its remake has sold me on the franchise (I went and bought the original RE4 + the remakes of 2 and 3 after playing, have yet to start any of them) so I’m pretty excited for this one.

The original Resident Evil 4 was my entry to the Resident Evil series/saga. At the time I read about Resident Evil on older videogames magazine, but never played it before Resident Evil 4, so this game is very special to me. I played the demo and was blown away how this remake is. When it was announced, I was one of those who said there were other games that deserved a remake, but after playing the demo I am glad we got this remake. It really looks amazing in so many aspects, can't wait to get my hands on it!

Nearly completed my playthrough of the original RE4 on ps2. Haven't played in over 15 years and I must say, I totally forgot how BIG this game is compared to the first 3 mainline titles. Tank controls were tough to get used to again but after the first couple sections it came back to me. Re4 is still totally playable and super fun. It's so satisfying to take on waves of enemies. Puzzles are a bit brain dead but the action feels great! Very excited to see them back to back. Just have two more days to finish the last chapter.

Really loved the original game, replaying it so many times i could remember every item locations, crates contents, treasures.....and snakes.

Bought & played every port since 2005, & been a die hard RE4 fan since release. The demo was so short, but yet made the best impression. I cannot wait for this game to come out 👏

The original RE4 was the first big boy video game I ever played, and it remains one of my favorites to this day. I love Capcom’s previous remakes of RE2 and 3 and could not be more excited for this one. I don’t think I have ever been more hyped for a video game in my entire life!

RE4 was my first on the Game Cube. Sits in my top 5 and is still my fav RE after going through all of the others. Not sure if i'll run through this one but so pumped to see they did it justice. Highly recommend to anyone who missed it in the series or never played an RE. Great BYB, cheers.

I remember playing through RE4 on the Gamecube multiple times to purchase the infinite missile launcher (which ended up being very situational because I blew myself up more often), and later the infinite Tommy gun which completely trivialized the game.

Great to get your opinion, guys. You know Capcom struck gold releasing the review a week before launch.

Thanks for being transparent with the footage that you can show and the restrictions that Capcom put in place. You guys are awesome

I watch these "before you buys" all the time and had no idea what you looked like or that you were the "body" for the thumbnail lol. Keep up the great content Jake

Original was the first resident evil I’ve ever played, and it has become my favourite game of all time. It’s just so fun, so addictive, so fun to replay, no other resident evil is on its level to be honest. I was very concerned that they would remake the game into a horror game and remove the action. But after playing the demo of the remake and seeing all the footage, I’m expecting to get my favourite game even better and modern! So hyped!

Man this game means so much to me it's my childhood I can't wait to play the full game the demo was such a tease I need more it's driving me crazy just a little less then a week man everyday I wake up check on how much longer I gotta wait lol I'm ready for it so excited

Loved the original on the Gamecube, played the new demo & enjoyed it. Will definitely pick it up. Thanks for your insights & opinions of a beloved entry in the series.

I've been a Resident Evil fan since the original Resident Evil 2, but back then I was still a kid, I was not brave enough to play it alone, so I just watched my uncle play it, we're just like some kind of supporters and helpers to figure out puzzles or something. But Resident Evil 4 is the first Resident Evil game that I played alone. So it has a special place in my memory. Maaannnn 2005, time sure flies by.

The general optimization of recent RE games has been fantastic. Any time I play these, they run pretty well for how they look. Which is great considering all of the issues we get now on launch for AAA titles on PC.

Played the original 4 on multiple consoles, including 5 starring the mercenaries and having my infinite handcannon fun, looking forward to see what's added here. It's refreshing to see how much is added and how perfect a remake can truly be. I feel I'll still play the OG for nostalgic purposes here and there, but this is gonna be my newest primary once I get it.

RE4 was my entry to the franchise and I absolutely loved it , I was in high school at that time and this game was in my head all the time even when i was watching TV or when i was in school. I have played the original on my PC tonnes of times and I can't wait to play this new one.I love how gameranx is so genuine with their reviews. Thank you guys.

I have been playing resident evil games since I was 5 years old. My 1st memory was running around the laboratory in resident evil 2 and shooting zombies and lockers with the magnum. My dad is also a huge fan of the series. Which is why I was able to play the game at such a young age. Now, my dad has a difficult time playing the new games because of the fast-paced combat. When I'm not busy working, my dad comes over and watches me play through the game so he can experience the story still.

I like how we’re just ignoring the Resident Evil 3 Remake

I’m a massive RE fan . My first game ever was RE2 on the ps1 my mom loved horror games and I was able to play when I was only 7 . Can’t wait to jump into the remake. My best friend got me a copy for my birthday on preorder

I love these resident evil remakes, it's like playing through the game as you remember it as a kid. I would love to see re5 remade as well.

this franchise is actually my all time favorite out there. I got hooked when I was like 8 years old and my dad played RE1 on PS1 and I watched him for hours. Hooked ever since.

Actually having a boss battle with Luis by your side was honestly so cool.

Something about resident evil 4 is so comfy and relaxing to experience no matter how many times I play it. The new gameplay doesn’t look like it’ll be as timeless but I’m so excited to play this. It’s going to be like school all over again playing this game before I have to get ready for work

This is a must buy. I played the original many many times over back in the day, unlocking everything, even recently a couple times over again, it can be goofy but that game just works!. Already got it as a self birthday present and can't wait to play. Thank you for the video and as always leaving my like sir

Awesome video guys just pre-ordered last night. Absolutely love resi 2 remake so hearing it's super similar is awesome to hear. Question though and ik you may not be allowed to answer but how is the Verdugo and U3 boss fights looking my most anticipated parts!

I have been with this IP from the beginning but really fell in love with it with 4. Maybe so much so that I somehow actually pulled a career out of an obsession with a certain character in game. Playing the demo brought me back to 05 playing 4 for the first time for sure. The infamous village section was just as much of a sweaty skill check now as it was back then. I’m just waiting to see what what they did the the regenerators.

Been playing resident evil 4 since it came out and have had it on just about every console it came out on excluding Wii and ps3 ( yes I also had the iPod version XD). To say I am excited for this is a massive understatement! So happy to see that it has been given 10s left and right and I think it is well deserved. Cannot wait to unlock those sweet sweet special weapons and costumes!

Waited for this! What an insane surprise. This remake is special

1:40 - 2:30 and stuff like this is why I think this is the best news gaming channel... The way you addressed and talked about the situation, I really appreciate that.

I love watching yall review a game I'm replaying RE4 on my Oculus Quest 2 and also I'm replaying Village on my PS5 and let me just say I love the RE games so much especially 4 so I'm very excited to replay it and then play that over and over again until I platinum it!!

*Almost 20 years after initial release* Devs: “No spoilers!” Community: 😐

Re4 is the first game I’ve ever completed on my own as kid 🥰 I’ll always have good memories with it along with the GameCube

This is one of my favorite games of all time so I’m absolutely stoked to play it. Got a quest 2 for Christmas so I just finished the VR version in January, but am just as excited to play this game for the 1000th time in a couple days. Been really impressed with the remakes so far.

I never picked up the original, and this was the first Resident Evil game I've ever played. I'm absolutely hooked. Even days later, I can't stop thinking about it. I want to play it over and over.

One of my most replayed games. My Halloween tradition for years was replaying RE4(replaced by RE2remake). Can't wait for the remake.

I played the hell out of RE4 on the PS2 when I was younger and even bought the remastered version on the PS4. The remake was actually my first pre-order for a game. I'm really looking forward to it.

Thanks for being straightforward with Capcom's request and hopefully this type of restrictions to taylor reviews won't turn into the norm.

I actually just played the original for the first time a year or so ago. I'm stoked to dive back in with the remake! It looks incredible.

Like you said I still play the original to this day, and absolutely love it. The OG was my first resi game and tbh the only one I ever liked. I remember the first time I played it there was always this tension and until I finished it a couple of times it was still there. Despite my reservations over the changes from what I've played in the demo, it made me feel just as overwhelmed as the first one, so I'm really looking forward to it. I'm probably gonna complain a lot about the changes lol.

Thank you Jake for using this opportunity to set things strait with ambargo and review rules

Nothing will beat the mood and atmosphere/color tones of the original. It’s forever my favorite game. But this seems like it’ll be very dear to me as well. Can’t wait to play it!

I played the VR version of Resident Evil 4 and it was really awesome. Can’t wait to play this remake next weekend!

I'm really interested how they are going to implement the VR version. More specifically, roundhouse kicks. Can't wait to play this in vr, either way! This is the only RE I skipped back in the day

I remember playing the GameCube preview disc for this game way back in the day and having my mind blown... nostalgia hit all over again with the Chainsaw Demo. Can't wait for the release. Thanks for the video guys!

I am really hoping for them to remake RE5, oh my the nostalgic feelings🤣. I used to play coop mode with my sis

0:30 That weapon stance bro, its really good animation

One of my all time favourites, can't wait to play it!❤

I've watched around 30 reviews but this is the one I was waiting for. You're awesome, Jake!

Can't wait to see what Mercenaries is like for this, always wanted to be able to play as Luis so hopefully they've added him in the remake

I’m definitely interested, I wanna play my first one as the remake. They’ve done a fantastic job, it’s really exciting 👌🏾

Thank you for addressing the conditions Capcom imposed upon for you for this review - I really hope this does not become a trend amongst game developers and reviewers going forward - your impartial and honest advice and opinions are the reason I enjoy your content so much. Great vid as always though.

RE4 was my favorite, played back on PS2. I finished the game, I played mercenaries, finished separate ways, really enjoyed it (I played with a cousin a little of RE2, with and I remembered Ada). So for now...I have to finish RE2R and RE3R first, then I'll jump into it

RE4 was my first ps2 game, and the memory of playing it for the first time while sitting with my cousins, that was also my first time to stay up until 3:00am. Such a great game

One of my favorite games, I played RE4 originally on the wii, it was one of the games I would always play when I had friends over!

Re4 was the first in the franchise I beat. I played all of them as a kid but was too young to understand the maps. As I got older re4 came out and I couldn’t put it down. After beating it I replayed every single re game and beat them. Good times man

I`m looking forward to playing this! RE2 remake was amazing so I'm glad that RE4 Remake tries to connect the two games.

Im looking forward to playing this. I grew up with resident evil. Started with 2 then went back to the first one on the original playstation. Played 3 after that when it came out and absolutely loved this franchise. When i first saw 4 though and the direction they went with it i was furious!! I actually refused to play the game. When 5 cane out i tried it but quickly shelved it too. Moving forward i stopped gaming in the 360 era for ten years. Three years ago i bought the ps4 and was stoked to see a remade re2. That was the first game i bought and man, it was perfection! I proceeded to play 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Im glad i finally tried 4 because i did end up having fun with it and all the others as well. Resident evil is probably my absolute favorite gaming franchise. It suprised me how much i enjoyed 4,5, and 6. I just got a ps5 last week and am getting ready to upgrade the re2 remake and play it again followed by the remake of 4. Im stoked to see how they play on the ps5. So far ive i ly experinced ps4 backwards compatibility and 60fps and its been great so i cant wait to see the 120fps 0.0 Now i just need them to remake 0 and 1 and ill be complete 😁

I would’ve never started playing resident evil if it wasn’t for you guys. I always thought they were scary ass games but i watched the before you buy in RE2 remake and it along with the series have become some of my favorite games and i now love anything resident evil so thank you for just all that you do to open peoples minds to new games and giving honest opinions! Cheers

It's great to see this get great reviews and a week early which gives me confidence it will be great (Resident Evil 4, the original, is one of my favourite games of all time)

I know I’m in for a good time when I play the demo over and over again, finding secret weapons and hidden difficulties.

I am still playing demo a lot, just preparing myself for the full game, yep i am loving it!!, can't wait to play this masterpiece :D

You saying you've played them since RE1 was released took me back to staying up late with my best friend to get scared sh*tless. Thanks for the content. Also, pretty sure this is the same demo they released for the GameCube release in game stores when the original dropped. We were in awe!

I didn’t really play these games as a kid, so I don’t have the same nostalgia as a lot of players. That being said, it makes me happy when games people love get really good remakes & new love 🤙

I was born in 2002 so growing up I’ve always heard of the resident evil franchise and games but i always felt too behind to get caught up on the series, after playing the demo ( and struggling to beat mad chainsaw mode) I think this’ll make me buy it and if I enjoy this enough I’ll turn around and get the RE 2 / 3 remake

This is going to be my first experience playing RE4, I've only watched someone else played it when it was released. This is going to be fun!

I am glad to hear this review. My biggest concern was that they cut content. Probably Ada's path would be a pay dlc. But as long as the main game has the same areas , I am happy.

I’m so happy to see all the positive reception this game’s getting

Been waiting for this! Also if anyone could tell me how to improve the content, I’d be very grateful

This was a game I wasn't allowed to play when it came out because I wasn't old enough and my mom thought it was too violent. Luckily for me her boyfriend at the time had the game and I would play it in the middle of the night while they were asleep. I had to play with the lights off so they wouldn't know I was on it. Needless to say playing that game in the middle of the night with the lights off as a young kid really freaked me out but that's why I loved that game so much. That was the whole point!

I played Resident Evil 4 in 2008 on a PS2. I reached the village in the beginning and died. I was a new console gamer so it was hard for me to control with a controller. I did the same sequence 5-6 times on different days. I succeeded once and then I played for a while but I don't remember much. I love it so I read some reviews and watched a few videos about it. In 2022, I got the Quest 2 VR version of the game and finished it. Now, I can't wait to play this on PSVR 2.

I am ready to relive this awesome game remade. I started playing through the whole saga just to refresh and keep my hype from making the days feel longer lol

My first survival horror experience with Resident Evil was through VILLAGE. I had seen the movies growing up but wasnt able to play the games. VILLAGE sold me though big time with its Gothic Horror and Macabre feeling. Then I went through RE3R, RE2R, and RE4 OG through the Oculus VR experience which was amazing! Trying out RE5 and RE Remake as well. Cant wait to play this game!

Been playing RE since the classic 2. Started by watching my uncle play the one day, when i was about 7 or so, he let me play and since then its been my favorite franchise. Loving the REmakes (well 3 was ok) so excited for this and hopefully a Code Veronica remake sooner than later.

RE4 is the one I played the most. That's because they had the bonus games when you finished it and you could play as other characters like Wesker. I didn't see any mention of bonus games in the new version though...

0:44 perfect analogy for the original RE4. That game was something special, and Capcom even said they were under immense pressure to get this remake right and please the fans. Looks to me like they pulled it off.

I am so excited to play this game! I never played the original! I don't know the story, and this is all new! So excited! The RE franchise is one of my all time favorites, RE4 just slipped through the cracks somehow.

"Only 16 hours" - my first RE3R playthrough was 3:30 xD that's way too short I think. THX for the great review.

Love your transparency and great video as usual! Thank you

The cut to Jake when he was like, "...this is me, you might know my body." as he did the Before You Buy pose definitely made me chuckle. I'm so happy to still be watching new content from Gameranx all these years later. Thanks for the infotainment!

I'm noticing in this gameplay that Leon actually uses the CAR (center axis relock) technique when an enemy is too close. That's some niiiccceee attention to detail. Haven't personally seen that technique used in games since I played Splinter Cell Blacklist

Well said @2:00 - Great review!

I love that they're bringing these older titles into the newer era of hardware and graphics, I just wish they'd give RE1 this treatment

So damn excited for this game!