Resident Evil Creator Praises RE4 Remake For Improving ‘Half-A**ed’ Story He Wrote In Two Weeks

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Turned Out To Be A Massive Success!

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  • Resident Evil Creator has praised RE4 Remake for improving the original’s ‘half-assed’ story, which he wrote in only two weeks.
  • He said that understanding what made the original entry work was needed to create a worthy remake.
  • He was particularly impressed by the more nuanced details of combat and great character writing in the remake.

The original Resident Evil 4 is one of those entries that have made a name for themselves in the gaming hall of fame. It has stood the test of time, so no one expected the 2023 remake to change much in terms of its accolades. However, even the creator of the Resident Evil franchise has now come forward to praise the remake, claiming that it built upon the original’s success in almost every way.

Shinji Mikami, the RE franchise creator, has claimed that Resident Evil 4 Remake improves upon the original game’s ‘half-assed’ story that he whipped up in only two weeks. He clarified that the devs could completely nail the original’s finer details, like the more nuanced details of combat and character writing.

Why it matters: The creator of Resident Evil praises the RE4 remake and acknowledges the improvements it made, which is a milestone that confirms the game’s massive success.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake took the original game and gave it a much-needed renovation in every aspect.

Speaking in an interview with IGN, Shinji Mikami highlighted that understanding what made the original game work was essential to making a good Resident Evil 4 remake. To say that the devs understood it is a massive understatement.

They showed that they really understood the characters and their interactions. They showed a good understanding of the backbone of each character.

-Shinji Mikami 

Shinji claims that the remake has also improved upon the original’s dialogues, storyline, and visuals, fleshing everything out in a way that made it a nice surprise for veteran and newer players alike.

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Upon launch, RE4 Remake received a critical reception for featuring improved, modernized gameplay.

Many gamers argue that Shinji Mikami’s praises for the 2023 remake are not unfounded. But What are your thoughts regarding his opinions of the remake? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

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