The 2005 original Resident Evil 4 is a great game. Uncontroversial statement, I know, but it bears repeating now and then. It's fun to play, ratchets up the tension well, isn't mired in all the tedious franchise lore, and still has a clear sense of identity – both within the series and in gaming as a whole.
The RE4 Remake is… a little different. It's definitely a good time, no doubt about it, as we ourselves highlighted in our Resident Evil 4 Remake review, but to me it's also a more sedate and sensible affair than the original. And those are two words I don't want anywhere near Resident Evil 4. Moreover, it makes me wonder about how Capcom sees this franchise, and where it's going next.
