Capcom launched Resident Evil 4 remake earlier this yr, and regardless of lacking among the unique’s most memorable moments, it was a deserved crucial hit. It’s a incredible, up to date reimaging of Leon’s unique horrific journey by means of an approximation of rural Spain. Separate Methods is represents a unique remake, placing gamers answerable for Ada Wong and reexamining the growth initially added to the PlayStation 2 model of Resident Evil 4 in 2005. The DLC lets gamers see the story from a brand new perspective, fill in some narrative gaps, study extra about Ada and Wesker, and provides new mechanics. Nevertheless it principally features as a reminder that the Resident Evil 4 remake is a really, superb online game.
For probably the most half, Separate Methods performs identically to the bottom recreation. Ada makes use of comparable weapons to Leon, carries a comparable attaché case, and is, presumably, the service provider’s solely different buyer. She does, nevertheless, carry a grappling hook. Alongside trying cool in cutscenes, it additionally lets Ada attain sure vantage factors and positions Leon can’t. It doubles as each a brand new, enjoyable solution to transfer round and explains why she’s capable of transfer by means of the journey in solely about six hours when, theoretically, she has the identical beginning and ending line as Leon.
The perfect a part of the grappling hook, nevertheless, is its fight performance. Ada is ready to execute melee assaults on downed enemies from a distance and might even pull shields away with an optionally available improve. The grappling hook doesn’t change Resident Evil 4’s glorious fight dramatically, however flying by means of the air to kick an enemy versus merely strolling as much as them is undeniably cooler.
The opposite thrilling benefit of Separate Methods is it provides just a few sequences from the unique recreation that didn’t make it into the remake. The large Salazar statue chase is unfortunately nonetheless lacking, however with out spoilers, seeing the few components that didn’t make the reduce the primary time lastly make an look is thrilling. Should you’re a fan of the unique recreation and had been disenchanted that not each second was recreated, Separate Methods will make you particularly completely satisfied.
The perfect factor about Separate Methods is having the chance to revisit the Resident Evil 4 remake once more in shortened abstract type. Some additions exist, like attending to see extra of Ada dealing and dealing with Albert Wesker, which is just teased in the principle recreation. Studying extra about their relationship is enjoyable for longtime Resident Evil followers, and I additionally loved spending extra time with Luis, who continues to be improved over his unique characterization. Separate Methods isn’t wholly distinctive, nevertheless. Ada has lots of the identical fight eventualities as Leon, and whereas attending to see memorable moments from a brand new perspective is enjoyable, it doesn’t reexamine the story or motion in an impactful approach. The DLC features as a enjoyable extension of the principle recreation however isn’t one to play in lieu of the first journey. However any excuse to play extra Resident Evil 4 remake is one I’m keen to connect my grappling hook to and fly towards.
Watch us play the opening hour of Resident Evil 4 remake’s Separate Methods DLC.
