The last time I enjoyed a resident evil game was RE2 remake. Now, itโs RE4 remake. Overall, this remake balances between new and old while still retaining that sweet combat/horror balance that the original was known for. For that reason, I think that the remake is better because it adds a very clean visual experience to really take in the horror and environment in the RE engine. This is not a perfect game, mainly due to missing campaigns and mercenaries characters, as well as some other bosses. Unlike many though, I think there is enough replayabilty in this game (challenges,S+, new game plus) to keep me occupied until the campaigns are added if they will be. The MAIN game is what I was looking for in the first place and I think the removal of some bosses actually allowed for better pacing between bosses.
Pros:
-cinematic story
-improved experience with Ashley
-side quests
-RE engine quality
-fun combat
-neat controls
-Nice HUD and menu
-Horror/action balance
-replayability
Cons:
-Heavily action focused at times
-Still some weird VA
-Missing bosses
-missing campaigns and mercenaries characters
-felt less interest in story and horror compared to re2 remake