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Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
PublisherCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Release DateMar 23, 2023
$39.99
Peak Players111.2K
Metacritic91
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Resident Evil 4 Remake is widely considered a masterpiece of modernization, offering visceral combat, a darker atmosphere, and high-value DLC. However, the game is currently facing an overwhelming backlash due to a recent update that replaced Denuvo with Enigma DRM, which players report has significantly degraded performance and broken compatibility for Steam Deck users.

Pros

  • Exceptional modernization that remains faithful to the original while improving combat, movement, and pacing.95%
  • Highly satisfying gameplay loop involving visceral shooting, looting, and inventory management.90%
  • The Separate Ways DLC provides incredible value, offering more content than some full-priced remakes in the series.85%
  • A darker and more atmospheric tone that enhances the horror elements of the original story.80%
  • Memorable character interactions and improved writing, particularly for Leon and Ada.75%

Cons

  • Introduction of Enigma DRM has caused significant performance drops and stuttering for many players.100%
  • Recent updates have severely impacted the experience on Steam Deck and lower-end hardware.95%
  • Widespread frustration with the developer's decision to implement restrictive DRM years after the game's launch.90%
  • Reported losses of 10+ FPS and general stability issues following the latest technical patches.85%

Notable Mentions

  • The game's Steam Deck performance was specifically highlighted as being ruined by the DRM update.
  • Reviewers frequently compare the value of the Separate Ways DLC favorably against the Resident Evil 3 Remake.
  • There is high community anticipation for future remakes of Code Veronica and Resident Evil 0 based on this game's quality.
Confidence: 53%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 10, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
11.6K
Peak · last 90 days
30.7K
All-time peak
111.2K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Dec 12, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
98%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews274.8K
Positive: 267.5K (97%)Negative: 7.3K (3%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

76h

Avg Playtime at Review

81%

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