Capcom has been on a roll hither lately, releasing hit after striking like the Resident Evil two Remake and Monster Hunter World, with Resident Evil 3 being the latest to receive its iconic remake treatment. Although its commercial success has even so to be adamant, information technology'due south proven to not be equally popular amongst critics, for a variety of reasons. Still, that's not to say that it'south a bad remake—it does everything a remake should and then some. Capcom recently released a survey asking if fans were interested in more remakes, pregnant that a few other entries similar Code Veronica or Resident Evil 4 are potentially on the docket.

It seems that the reason RE3 Remake is less popular than RE2 goes back to the reason that the initial was then unpopular: it is more action-oriented than its predecessor, marking the slow transition from the purist survival-horror genre to a more action-based franchise. Every bit such, it'southward worth wondering what a remake of Resident Evil four would await like. SPOILER WARNING for those who have yet to consummate the Resident Evil 3 campaign.

Resident Evil 2 Remake

Resident Evil ii Remake released to universal acclamation and set a high bar for Resident Evil 3. It somehow dutifully recreated the original survival horror feel complete with iconic puzzles and fan-favorite moments, but still managed to introduce new cutscenes, areas, and more that added to the overall experience. As we noted in our Resident Evil 2 review, "The game pays homage to the original release while successfully updating the experience for modern audiences. Information technology'southward not perfect, just it'south close, and here's hoping information technology inspires Capcom to remake otherResident Evil games in a similar style."

Resident Evil 3 Remake

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And, lo and behold, information technology did when Capcom appear the Resident Evil three Remake. Hype for it was at all-time loftier leading into the launch, but upon its reception, many hold that it can't concur a candle to Resident Evil two. Note that this was true when RE3 released the first time effectually, then in truth, it should be expected. As a remake, it does what many expect from it—ups the ante in terms of graphic and introduces new elements to the game.

Information technology changes some key moments, which some volition capeesh and others will non. Instead of being coward Brad who gets killed by Nemesis, he gives up his life to salve Jill, earning him the redemption arc that he needed. Other characters, on the other paw, are entirely omitted like Barry Burton. In brusk, many of these changes emphasized action sequences at the toll of scare tactics or, in some cases, story, but the cease result is a good remake for an otherwise contentious game.

Resident Evil 4 Remake

And that's where the big question of what Resident Evil 4 would look like comes from; Resident Evil three was a transition to more than an action-oriented franchise. Resident Evil 4 was the commencement full encapsulation of information technology. Like its predecessors, fans could hands expect a graphic overhaul that brought the game into modern capabilities. It's also worth considering that a Resident Evil four Remake would more likely appear on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, given their release afterwards this year, and so it would likely exist something to marvel at truly.

In terms of story, it would exist difficult to say—as one of the nearly popular games in the franchise, there's really not a lot that could exist changed to begin with and non a lot that would exist done so popularly. Ane of Resident Evil 3 Remake's critiques is that it fails to offer any new information on Nemesis, so maybe Resident Evil 4 could shed some more than light on the Las Plagas parasite to give lore-hungry fans to get on.

Gameplay, however, would almost certainly be more like Resident Evil 3 than Resident Evil ii, and that'due south not a bad thing. Resident Evil 3 Remake's big caveat is that it is indeed a remake (a good one) of a game in flux, one in transition between the ii identities of the franchise. Given Resident Evil 3'south treatment, a Resident Evil four remake would likely exist well-received. Yes, it has appeared on numerous consoles at this point and has been touched-up a fourth dimension or ii, but Capcom'southward reputation paints a pretty flick for its possibility.

Resident Evil four Remake may not even come up next, as many want to see Code Veronica receive similar treatment, but either mode, Capcom has proven that it can deliver a remake quality that is above and beyond expectations of a remake. Be sure to cheque out the aforementioned Capcom survey, every bit the results of information technology may prove to be interesting.

There's no known Resident Evil 4 Remake in development at this time.

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