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Resident Evil 4 HD (Professional) - If I had to describe Resident Evil 4 in one word, it would be classic. Sure, it might have destroyed a series once known for its horror by simplifying its design and focusing more attention on action as opposed to horror. But it's quite ironic considering it was this very game that ensured the relevance of the Resident Evil name for years to come. Despite Resident Evil 4's flaws as a survival horror game, it still stands tall as one of the greatest games ever created and with good reason. Resident Evil 4 set a standard for video games in the next generation. Games like Gears of War, Dead Space, Batman Arkham Asylum, and Tomb Raider. But even a great impact like that isn't without backlash. By abandoning its roots, Resident Evil 4 left a sour taste in the mouths of survival horror fans, a struggling genre because of this game. In the long run, I guess you can say it was a fair trade. The Resident Evil 4 we know today paved the way for many successful modern games, and itself, was a memorable experience from start to finish. Resident Evil 4 had its horrific moments, but ultimately sticks with us after nearly a decade because of its memorable characters, locations, quips, enemies, and boss fights. It's quite rare for a video game to leave such an impact on both the industry and gamers for as long as Resident Evil 4 has. Resident Evil 4's legacy might have been polarizing, but the positives greatly outweigh the negatives in this case. Even after all these years, I give Resident Evil 4 a 9.5/10.
Resident Evil: Revelations HD - In an attempt to take Resident Evil back to its roots, Revelations puts Jill Valentine inside a mysterious cruise ship reminiscent of the Spencer Mansion. By the second chapter, the game feels very nostalgic of the original Resident Evil but is far from the series' roots. The game is slower paced and leaves room for self-exploration, but often cuts off into different more action based segments that are not as well thought out as even the most action oriented game in the series. These segments usually consist of running back and forth shooting a horde of dogs or Hunters. It really kills the mood of the game, and a clear indication that Capcom is afraid to fully embrace the survival horror aspect of the franchise.
Despite its flaws, Revelations does have its moments such as the mutated Rachel who stalks you throughout the game and the infamous comms officer who constantly keeps you on your toes. The music, while not used as a scare tactic this time around, really does a great job of setting the mood, especially during the final boss. The new swimming mechanic is a breath of fresh air for the series and hopefully becomes a staple for future installments. Resident Evil: Revelations was an ambitious handheld game, and a great console port, but is overall lacking in what it's trying to accomplish. Revelations is a great game and definitely the first step in the right direction for the Resident Evil series in a long time. I give it a 8.5/10.
Resident Evil: Revelations HD - In an attempt to take Resident Evil back to its roots, Revelations puts Jill Valentine inside a mysterious cruise ship reminiscent of the Spencer Mansion. By the second chapter, the game feels very nostalgic of the original Resident Evil but is far from the series' roots. The game is slower paced and leaves room for self-exploration, but often cuts off into different more action based segments that are not as well thought out as even the most action oriented game in the series. These segments usually consist of running back and forth shooting a horde of dogs or Hunters. It really kills the mood of the game, and a clear indication that Capcom is afraid to fully embrace the survival horror aspect of the franchise.
Despite its flaws, Revelations does have its moments such as the mutated Rachel who stalks you throughout the game and the infamous comms officer who constantly keeps you on your toes. The music, while not used as a scare tactic this time around, really does a great job of setting the mood, especially during the final boss. The new swimming mechanic is a breath of fresh air for the series and hopefully becomes a staple for future installments. Resident Evil: Revelations was an ambitious handheld game, and a great console port, but is overall lacking in what it's trying to accomplish. Revelations is a great game and definitely the first step in the right direction for the Resident Evil series in a long time. I give it a 8.5/10.
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