Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Boats Might Be Far More Interesting

The boat sections in the original Resident Evil 4 were not particularly noteworthy, but it appears that the remake will give them more weight.

The absence of boat rides in the first Resident Evil 4 is something that is easily forgotten, but it appears that Capcom is addressing this by allowing the player to explore the water more in the sequel. The RE name has managed to maintain its reputation for releasing ground-breaking entries in the survival horror genre. It was one of the most significant series that defined survival horror gaming, continuing where Alone in the Dark left off. It’s difficult to believe that the franchise is still active after so many years.

Capcom’s flagship horror IP is still going strong with remakes, remasters, and fresh installments. With so much to look forward to in the remake of Resident Evil 4, not to mention the ninth installment said to be in development, the studio is doing all it can to keep this universe alive and well. One of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2023 is about to be released, and fans can’t wait to replay one of the best games in the series and check out the updates.

For example, the Resident Evil 4 remake is aiming for a more Metroidvania mindset in terms of exploration, according to a recent GameSpot video. This can be seen, for instance, in the game’s boat sections, which will give Leon and the player more non-linearity. Riding boats in the original 2005 release only enabled loading screens and access to the Del Lago boss battle. Now, players will be able to direct themselves into new areas, some of which will be locked off but which can be reached by resolving simple puzzles. At the 1:11 mark, the topic of these new boat sections is covered.

Even though some fan requests, like the elusive Hook Man, won’t be included in the Resident Evil 4 remake, it appears that there will be enough modifications to make the game more appealing to today’s gamers. But it looks like the developer has been able to strike a nice balance, so hopefully this won’t be to the detriment of those who also want to feel a little bit nostalgic.

The upcoming Resident Evil 4 event, which will air on March 9 at 2:30 PM PST, will be watched by many eager fans. There isn’t much longer until the game launches, and many people are interested to see how this remake of one of the most well-known RE games will fare in the contemporary era. It should be a huge success if the remakes of RE2 and RE3 are anything to go by.

Resident Evil 4 releases on March 24 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: Andrew Heaton