Even though it occurs right at the start of the game, the village sequence in Resident Evil 4 is quite intense, especially for newcomers, but fortunately there's a trick that can be employed to pretty much skip the entire thing. As a series that defined the survival horror genre, the RE name is one that continues to dominate the AAA landscape as successful reimaginings of classic entries, as well as brand-new installments, keep Capcom's franchise at the top.The reviews for the Resident Evil 4 remake have been positively glowing, praising its modern retelling of the original's story while still remaining faithful. However, much like the remake of RE2, it manages to rejig some things in such a way that it almost feels like a new game. In essence, while the remake appeals to newcomers and those who fondly recall the 2005 release, it retains what made the OG RE4 so special. One thing that helped make the original game such a triumph was its memorable locations and fight sequences, one of which occurs at the beginning.As famous as the shootout during the village section is, there is a way to end it quicker for those who don't fancy taking on hordes of Ganados in the opening moments of the Resident Evil 4 remake. As spotted by GamesRadar, Twitter user Denzelâ· has posted a clip of their playthrough of the game, in which they can be seen aiming a scoped rifle off in the distance as infected villagers swarm towards Leon Kennedy. With a well-placed bullet, the player is able to hit the bell at the top of the tower, which then causes the enemies to stop dead in their tracks, effectively ending the sequence early. It seems as though a weapon with good zoom is makes this trick possible, so it might only be something that can be pulled off in New Game Plus.
The village fight has become synonymous with Resident Evil 4, and the remake keeps it largely intact. For new players, it can be overwhelming to find themselves set upon by a mob of Ganados, as well as the Chainsaw Man, when the story has only just begun, and no doubt those unprepared can easily experience their first death early on.
Of course, the remake is by no means perfect. Resident Evil 4 still has a few flaws, some of which are down to its performance on the likes of the PS4, while fans will have little gripes here and there about the game itself. However, the consensus is that this is a solid retelling of the classic fourth entry in the series. For some, it may even be the best remake Capcom has done so far.
Resident Evil 4 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: GamesRadar
