It has been a few months since I had finished Resident Evil 4. I am in the midst of replaying it and I have forgotten how much I loved the game. I knew I liked it, but the feelings are a bit more stronger than “like.” I luuurrrve it! It is hands down one of my favorite games ever.

There is so much variety in the game play. Whether it be from the numerous weapons and ways to utilize them, or the many adversaries Mr. Kennedy (Leon Kennedy was also in RE2) encounters- which range from, vaguely European, dirty, zombie villagers, to the cave troll from LOTR (it looks like one), to the ‘regenerators’ super creepy bio-engineered/infected/ fleshy individuals that were the scariest part of the game. There are knife fights, boat fights, monk fights, monster fights, sniper fights. So much glorious fighting!

I was totally unprepared for the emotional investment for this game -as any sort of relationship based on love would have. It was a long game, extremely stressful, pretty to look at and consistently entertaining. It was paced wonderfully, I was never bored, or stuck and was up too late many a night because I couldn’t shut off the game. I was actually sad when I finished it, but then I found out there are 2 extra games that were unlocked after the game end. So much to love!

If you are still unconvinced, let me just say two words. JET SKI.

Just like a summer blockbuster movie!