a 1st gameplay video, distressing images

Officialized during the last State of Play from Sony Interactive Entertainment, the remake of Resident Evil 4 has once again been talked about during the Capcom Showcase. The opportunity for the developers to unveil a short gameplay video, so that we can get a first idea of ​​the work done by the teams. That’s not all, since we are also entitled to unpublished images where we can see not only Leon S. Kennedy, but also the one who is probably the first individual he meets when arriving in the village. A scene known to fans and which Capcom has undoubtedly taken care of in this remake.

Yasuhiro Anpo and Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, respectively director and producer of the game, wanted to provide some details. “This title is a remake of Resident Evil 4, based on the original 2005 versionthey explain. As with other remakes in the series, we’ve carefully kept the balance between nostalgia and revival so this game can appeal to everyone when it launches in 2023. […] Resident Evil 4 is set six years after the events of Raccoon City, depicted in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. The game’s main character, Leon S. Kennedy, survived the Raccoon City incident and was assigned as an agent special function reporting directly to the President of the United States. The President’s daughter has been kidnapped, and Leon is sent on a rescue mission to a village in Europe. You can notice that Leon is much more mature and reckless, due to his past experiences.

Ganados are the main enemies in the game. Getting attacked by hordes of Ganados is one of the most terrifying experiences in the game. completely redesigned their design. […] The third person view is back, of course! Leon arrives in a dense and dangerous forest. We want to emphasize the feeling of loneliness and the fear of the unknown, even more than in the original game. Of course, there will also be thrilling action scenes! This will surely appeal to people who have played recent games in the series, such as Resident Evil 2 or Resident Evil 3.“

By the release of the game set for March 24, 2023 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5 and PC, the developers have promised to give news. Perfect.