The Silent Hill 2 remake just came out for those looking for a nostalgic scare, but if you’re in need of heebie-jeebies on a budget, the Resident Evil 4 remake is just as capable. It’s down to $21.99 ($8 off) at Amazon for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for a physical copy, and it’s just in time for Halloween and to reminisce about 2004 with us.
Resident Evil 4 stars series favorite Leon Kennedy, who’s been tasked with infiltrating a cultish compound in Spain to rescue the president’s daughter, one Ashley Graham. It quickly becomes apparent that the cannibalistic desires of the townsfolk aren’t due to sheer psychosis and viral mutation alone. The RE4 remake is very faithful to the original third-person action shooter, which was a stark departure from the pure survival horror feel of preceding titles. It won’t have many surprises for those who obsessed over the original nearly 20 years ago.
That said, if you thought the graphical fidelity of the original is a little too dated to make your skin crawl, you’ll be happy (or terrified) to once again fight your way through hordes of las plagas. Capcom enhanced several scenes and environments to considerably dial up the creepiness. There are also several new gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to crouch and parry, plus new side activities, accessibility tweaks, and several quality-of-life changes like an overhauled attaché that lets you craft ammo. Trust me, you’ll be glad to have it.
