Resident Evil 4 Remake New Details Revealed So Far

The RE4 Remake has received a number of new details from Game Informer's latest magazine issue. The article covers key points of the game, including new enemies, side quests, and more. Capcom initially didn't plan on remaking RE4 due to the high bar set by the RE series and other games. The story will have a few twists but mainly be faithful to the original. The Remake will offer six different control schemes, including one styled after the 2005 configuration for a more familiar experience.

The first house in the game is bigger and includes more items to uncover, such as hidden herbs and locks that require keys. There may be some backtracking incorporated in the game, leading to great treasures. The merchant will be visited to buy and sell weapons, trade items, and turn in side quests. A broken neck on an enemy indicates that the enemy is in the later stage of infection, making them stronger and more likely to perform its signature attack. The game will have a quick select menu to instantly swap weapons and will feature little to no QuickTime events.

The parry mechanic allows players to counterattack incoming melee attacks, but the knife has limited durability and can break. It's possible to beat the game using only knives. There's a dog in the beginning of the game that Leon has the choice to rescue. Some speculate that the dog may be infected and fought later in the game. Injured ganados will rise again stronger if not immediately executed on the ground. The game will keep all the brutal deaths from the original, including new ones. Ashley's voice actor has been improved, and players can command her to follow or stay further back using the R3 button. However, Ashley cannot stay put and will still move with Leon, putting her in risk of being scooped up by enemies. Ashley does not have a health bar and will absorb too much damage, leading to her being carried away.

One of the key changes is that Ashley will not have a health bar and instead, if she takes too much damage, she will enter a downed state where players must revive her by holding a button. If she is struck again while injured, the game over screen will appear. Capcom wants Ashley to feel more helpful in the remake, so there will be more environmental situations that require two heads instead of one.

Another new feature is the introduction of special weapons such as the Bolt Thrower, a crossbow that fires piercing arrows and can be retrieved and used again. It also makes less noise than a regular firearm, making it ideal for picking off enemies and stealth. The Bolt Thrower can also be equipped with explosive mines for an added punch.

Capcom also confirmed that there will be new enemies in the remake, including the Bull enemy, which can run towards the player with a battering ram-like charge. Time dodges will allow players to outmaneuver this enemy. Boss battles in the remake have captured the essence of the original while overhauling a few others.

In addition, the remake will feature side quests in the form of blue flowers posted around the environment. After completing these quests, players must return to the merchant for a reward. There will also be new puzzles that reappear in spirit, and exploring the larger area of the village reveals various new routes and interior options for progression.

The cabin fight sequence will also be similar to the original but with a few tweaks. Players can now barricade windows using nearby planks, and Luis will behave more intelligently and be a more capable ally. The weapon storage case has also been updated, allowing players to equip different cases that grant different perks such as increased ammo drops.

There you have it, that was all  the new details revealed of Resident Evil 4 Remake we know so far.