Capcom has released a new trailer for the game Resident Evil 4 remake, and takes a remarkable twist from the usual, meticulous horror style the series is known for.
The Resident Evil 4 remake is due out on March 24, but before gamers can sink their combat knife into the highly praised title, Capcom has released a Ghibli-style studio trailer (opens in a new tab) as the final trailer for the game.
The trailer titled “Leon and the Mysterious Village” shows our hero Leon making his way through a village full of mysterious people he can’t understand in order to locate Ashley, the daughter of America’s president.
Although the plot is about the same as in the game, the atmosphere is noticeably lighter than in the remake. Also, despite being very short at only 57 seconds, we see one character who was the star of the show during my gameplay in Resident Evil 4 remake.
Fun monster ride
During my time in the countryside of Spain, overrun by the cult of Los Illuminados, I encountered many strange and unknown creatures. But the one that stood out the most to me had to be Los Lagos: my favorite mutant salamander.
I got stuck on a wooden rowing boat in the middle of a huge lake and thought there was no escape from this watery abyss. Everything changed when my beloved amphibian undertook a heroic rescue operation. Attached to a rope, Los Lagos led me on a dank, thrilling ride around the lake, showing me all that this disgusting place had to offer. While some may misinterpret this as Los Lagos trying to drown me before swallowing me whole, I know better. I know that Los Lagos can do no wrong and that his heart was in the right place.
Happy storm
Regardless of Los Lagos intentions, my fast and furious race around the muddy lake was a welcome and much needed change of pace. In a game as intense, gritty, and gory as Resident Evil 4’s remake, a good old-fashioned monster chase was a fun way to ease tensions, offering a welcome valve to release the game’s building drama.
Breaks from fast-paced action meant my Los Illuminados cult escapades never felt repetitive
But that wasn’t the only moment that caught my attention. Resident Evil has plenty of moments where you can use creative skills that go beyond Leon’s knife or gun to handle tough situations. I found that most of the puzzles, like the original, are easy enough to finish after a try or two, but hard enough to give you a sense of accomplishment once you complete them.
These periodic breaks from frenzied action meant my escapades in the Los Illuminados cult never felt repetitive. This led to a great pace. Thank you Los Lagos for making my gameplay even more exciting than it was. I will never forget your attempt to save/drown me.