Resident Evil 4remake is a prime example of how a remake should be done. This should come as no surprise when you consider that Capcom has already given us at least two fantastic remakes of this iconic series, such asResident Evil 2(2019) andResident Evil 4(2023) both of which had taken what we loved from the original games, but perfectly balanced new and familiar.
Check out the Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways trailer below!
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Ada also has a new ability that makes so much sense, that I’ll never know why it was never included in the originalSeparate Ways. Fans of theResident Evilseries will be aware that Ada loves a grappling hook and until now, players have only used this device to traverse the environment, however, the grappling hook can now be used as a weapon to attack stunned enemies from a distance. What’s more, as long as you unlock a certain perk, the grappling hook can even be used to pull shields away from Ganados. Ada even has cybernetic enhancements that give her aBatman-inspired investigative vision to look for clues or as Capcom calls it ‘I.R.I.S (Interactive Retina Inquiry System)’.
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The story of 2023’sSeparate Waysadds extra depth with its multilayered tale of Ada and Leon, and even the charismatic Luis Serra Navarro gets some much-needed love. Fans of the originalResident Evil 2andResident Evil 4will also have their nostalgic senses tingling with how Capcom implements tracks from the original games which will no doubt give some fans goosebumps.
I wouldn’t normally be one to include the price of a video game or DLC in a review, butSeparate Waysis an exception to that rule with its incredibly modest price of just £7.99/$9.99 USD. On my first playthrough, I spent over seven hours with this DLC. Furthermore, just like the main game,Separate Wayshas a New Game Plus, additional difficulty settings and plenty of unlockables to acquire. This is without question one of the best value pieces of DLC that I’ve ever experienced. IfCapcomhad charged double its price, it would still have represented great value for money.
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Separate Waysexpands upon what was already a great product with theResident Evil 4remake, but it also introduces new features into the series that I hope will be carried over into new entries.Resident Evil 4is already a must-own game for fans of survival horror and now that this version ofSeparate Wayshas entered the fray, it’s elevated the remake to new heights. Oh, and I think it’s time for Ada Wong to have her own fully-fledged game.
Pros:Separate Ways (2023) not only expands upon the original campaign but also the Resident Evil 4 remake, offers incredible value for money
Cons:The campaign has to end at some point
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For fans of:Resident Evil
9/10: Exceptional
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