DEFINITIVE VERSION: RESIDENT EVIL 4

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Resident Evil 4 was a breath of fresh air in a stagnant survival horror landscape back in 2005. Somehow it has managed to withstand the test of time and plays great across multiple platforms. Although most likely unnecessary it's popularity birthed a remake that deserves to be in Definitive Version conversation.

RELEASES

GAMECUBE - 2005

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CONS: No mercenary or Ada missions.
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PLAYSTATION 2 - 2005

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PROS: Progressive scan and widescreen support. Separate ways Bonus mode.
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PC - 2007

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PROS: New costumes.
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Wii - 2007

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PROS: Wiimote aiming. Enemies can now dodge adding more complexity to encounters.
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MOBILE - 2009

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PS3/XBOX 360 - 2011

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PROS: Higher resolution graphics
CONS: Same game as the previous PC release.

PC [ULTIMATE HD EDITION] - 2014

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PROS: 1080p/60fps. Keyboard and mouse support. Graphic filter options. General bug fixes such as depth of field in cutscenes.
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PS4/XB1 - 2016

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SWITCH - 2019

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PROS: Aspect ratio selection.
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NOTES: Essentially the previous HD release with portability of the Switch.

OCULUS [VR] - 2021

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PROS: Dual wielding weapons is now possible. Room-scale movement in VR.
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MULTI [REMAKE] - 2023

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PROS: Redesigned environments. Faster pacing creates less down time.
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DEFINITIVE VERSION

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The Definitive Version of Resident Evil 4 is the PC version. This remake offers the best balance of updated, impressive graphics and a faithful recreation of the original game. Some of the new features in this release that truly enhance your gameplay experience include an improved, more realistic-feeling combat system, more detailed weapon customization, and the ability to unlock new costumes, new modes, and more. This release is impressively updated, however, there are some aspects of the game you may think feel somewhat dated, such as the original limited inventory system, simple puzzles, and restrictive camera angles. Even though these parts of the game may not be ideal for some modern players, it helps with keeping a little bit of the original, classic charm of the game.

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