hisbrokenbutterfly

So we finally have the long-awaited remake of Resident Evil 4 in our hands, and I must say it was very worth the wait. I love the evolution of the story, its new-found gloominess and melancholy and the depths to which the characters were explored. The game is gorgeous and it has managed to have combine its nostalgic vibes with a modern touch. The environments are amazing, the character design is fantastic. The new Louis is a feast for the eyes, both looks and character- wise, and Krauser looking and sounding like Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner is a great evolution. I like how Ashley now looks more her age and the revamped Salazar is already iconic (and bears an uncanny resemblance to my grandmother). As for our lovely Leon, he is poetry in motion as always. I am playing in New Game and on Hardcore difficulty, with regular inventory, not using any bonus weapons or items, nor the Body Armor. I also go for all the treasures (at least I think I got all of them, because I deliberately did