Capcom launched Resident Evil 4 remake earlier this 12 months, and regardless of lacking among the authentic’s most memorable moments, it was a deserved crucial hit. It’s a incredible, up to date reimaging of Leon’s authentic horrific journey by an approximation of rural Spain. Separate Methods is represents a special remake, placing gamers answerable for Ada Wong and reexamining the enlargement 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 affords new mechanics. However 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 related 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 wanting cool in cutscenes, it additionally lets Ada attain sure vantage factors and positions Leon can’t. It doubles as each a brand new, enjoyable option to transfer round and explains why she’s capable of transfer by the journey in solely about six hours when, theoretically, she has the identical beginning and ending line as Leon.
One of the best 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 non-compulsory improve. The grappling hook doesn’t change Resident Evil 4’s glorious fight dramatically, however flying by 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 enormous 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. In the event you’re a fan of the unique recreation and had been dissatisfied that not each second was recreated, Separate Methods will make you particularly joyful.
One of the best factor about Separate Methods is having the chance to revisit the Resident Evil 4 remake once more in shortened abstract kind. Some additions exist, like attending to see extra of Ada dealing and dealing with Albert Wesker, which is barely 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 authentic characterization. Separate Methods isn’t wholly distinctive, nevertheless. Ada has most 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 manner. 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.