Resident Evil 4
2005 · GameCube, PlayStation 2, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch, PC
MainlineAction-horror
All its versions
| Game | Year | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil 4(this page) | 2005 | GameCube, PlayStation 2, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch, PC | Original |
| Resident Evil 4 | 2023 | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC | Remake |
What it is
Leon Kennedy's village rescue mission, replacing fixed-camera survival horror with over-the-shoulder action.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| GameCube | 2005 | Standard | — |
| PlayStation 2 | 2005 | Standard | — |
| PC | 2007 | Standard | — |
| Wii | 2007 | Wii Edition | — |
| PlayStation 3 | 2011 | Standard | Digital · HD release |
| Xbox 360 | 2011 | Standard | Digital · HD release |
| PlayStation 4 | 2016 | Standard | — |
| Xbox One | 2016 | Standard | — |
| Switch | 2019 | Standard | — |
Where it sits in the story
Post-Umbrella Bioterror Era
Where it sits for newcomers
Start here
A landmark action-horror game, though the 2023 remake is the smoother first version now.
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