The Resident Evil series is currently on sale on Steam, and MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes is willing to buy a part of the zombie franchise again, even though he has already played it through twice.
Which game is it about? Even among the legendary Resident Evil series, there are games that stand out particularly. Among them is especially Resident Evil 4. In 2023, the game even received a high-quality remake.
I have played both the original and the remake, the remake even multiple times on the PS5. Still, I am considering buying the game again on Steam to be able to play it on the Steam Deck, as it would be the perfect game for train rides.
Perfect for a quick playthrough and multiple times
What makes Resident Evil 4 (Remake) so good? The remake from 2023 has retained all the strengths of the original. The gameplay feels good, and once you get the hang of it, a great flow emerges that few action games can match. Puzzles, action, and cutscenes simply have the perfect balance.
The weapons are varied, the item management is fun, and the many enemy types expect you to apply different strategies. Shooting is not always the best way to victory.
In addition, there is the wonderfully exaggerated story that recalls 80s trash cinema. Together with the gameplay, this is exactly my thing. Especially the brevity of the campaign, once you have gained some experience, makes the game quite appealing to me. Much of this sounds like my opinion on Resident Evil 8, but the 4th part is even slightly better, making it so good for a train ride.
But why would this part be particularly good for train rides? Unlike Resident Evil 8, 4 has a faster flow and no larger open world. Resident Evil 4 is more linear and the areas are more defined. There are secrets, but if you have already played through the game, you know many of them.
Then experimentation and unlocking begins. If you want to unlock new weapons or other goodies, you have to play through the game more often and also with certain challenges. This is perfect for a longer train ride, as you roughly know how to go through the levels.
If you are only traveling for 1 to 2 hours, you can just play 1 or 2 areas and still achieve quite a bit. If you do not feel like that, the mercenary mode with its quick highscore chase is also a perfect change of pace. Many of the aspects apply to some Resident Evil games, but none does it as well as Resident Evil 4.
How much does the game currently cost? Currently, you can grab the remake of Resident Evil 4 on sale for €19.99 (€29.99 with the DLC campaign). Personally, I can also really recommend the original, which currently costs only €4.99. It plays a bit differently than the remake but has its own mechanics that make it just as good. Both titles are on sale until July 10, 2025. For even more absurd action from Capcom, there is Exoprimal: A great multiplayer shooter on Steam was for many fans the ‘wrong’ dino game, but it should have never failed
