Game Review: Resident Evil 4
If you read my review for the Resident Evil 4 remake back in 2023, then you will know how much the original game means to me. Resident Evil 4 was the title that got me over my fear for horror video games; as up to that point I never even wanted be in the same room as one if it was being played by my dad or brothers. Receiving a copy of Resident Evil 4 for the Nintendo Wii on Christmas Day, I always look back ashamedly at how ungrateful I was to my parents. I remember wanting a Nintendo Wii and Super Mario Galaxy, but my mum had also got me Resident Evil 4 as well and because of my notable disdain for the horror genre at the time, I rudely remarked how I didn’t want this. It’s funny to think back at how resistant I was to even look at the cover for the game, as I remember distinctly it was the sinister figure of the chainsaw-wielding Dr. Salvador standing amongst the black and white trees on the European cover. After wearing out Super Mario Galaxy, it was only without any new...
