A Thrilling installment into the Resident Evil series.
Gameplay: The 3rd Person approach from this game may seem a little clunky at first, but once you get used to it, it works like a charm. The method is well executed and overall does a great job. Blowing up Blood-thirsty villagers has never been so exhilarating!
9/10
Graphics: Some of the best graphics the GC has to offer. Just about everything is very well detailed and moves smoothly with no problem at all. This shows what the console is really capable of and creates the perfect atmosphere for this game. The dank, eerie surroundings make you feel as if you want to move on and get out of this area as soon as possible, which makes this game's graphics a driving force. Could not have been done better.
10/10
Sound: In my opinion the best aspect of this game is the sound. For the most part there is no music playing in the background, but when that certain chord plays at the right moment it's enough to send shivers down your spine. This works in perfect conjunction with the graphics. The voice acting is also particualy well done. The insane screams and satanic chanting of the games villains is guaranteed to put you in the games environment itself. Unlike other genres I believe Sound plays a major part in Horror games and quality is not in short supply here.
10/10
Value: Think about it for a moment because while the majority of people would definately get a thrill out of this game. If you are one of the few people that get turned of by the idea of survival horror then proceed with caution. But if you're a fan of this genre or are in just in need of a good action/adventure (even just a shooter) then go for it.
8/10
Resident Evil 4 is an excellent game I recommend to almost anyone except for the slightly squeamish (there is a substantial amount of gore). This game can be quite a challenge sometimes and with a good solid plot, superb graphics & sound, this game thrusts you into a horror movie and grabs you from the very beginning!
9.1/10