Resident Evil 4 comparison video shows differences between original and remake

The Resident Evil 4 remake is going to be a lot darker than the original.

During the last State of Play, Sony let the zombie out of the bag and announced the remake of Resident Evil 4. The first trailer has already given a good impression of what awaits us with the new edition. The YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits took a closer look at the trailer and compared it to the original in a video comparison. The video shows what differences there will be.

Resident Evil 4 Remake is getting more atmospheric

For a better comparison, the same scenes from the original and the remake have been placed next to each other. Especially in the opening scene, it is noticeable that the remake strikes a somber tone than the original.

How gloomy, you can get an impression of it in the video:

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The scene in which the protagonist Leon drives the car takes place in broad daylight in the original, while the same scene takes place in the dark at night in the remake. This makes the whole mood look much more menacing and atmospheric. The interiors of buildings are also more shady than in the original.

What else stands out: There are even scenes from the game that weren’t in the original. For example, the trailer for the remake shows Leon talking to the President. This coincides with the statement by Capcom that, although they are based on the classic, they are also breaking new ground.

In addition, the level of detail has of course increased in the remake: people, nature and the interior of buildings have improved textures than the original, which is partly due to the more modern technology of the RE Engine. However, the areas themselves remain the same.

If you want to see the Resident Evil 4 Remake announcement trailer in one go, you can check it out here:

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Familiar faces are returning

In the Resident Evil 4 Remake trailer, you can also admire the new design of some characters that also appeared in the original. So we catch a glimpse of the new Ashley in a photo. Other characters we know from the original are Bitores Mendez, Saddler, Luis and Ada.

Resident Evil 4 Remake is also said to have PSVR2 content. However, it is currently not known whether the entire game will be playable in VR or only outsourced content will be playable with the new headset.

When will Resident Evil 4 Remake be released? The game even has a final release date: it will be released on March 24, 2023 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

What differences from the original would you be happy about?