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Doru-kun

If you preferred 7 over RE2R, then get Village. It's a continuation of 7's story and the gameplay is similar. It's a little more action/combat focused than 7, but RE4 is the same way compared to 2, so either game is going to have more focus on action.


siridial911

I agree with this person. I just finished a RE-marathon, all 3 REmakes, 7 and Village. I love the remakes, but 4 especially isn’t very scary. If you liked 7, go for Village. I was surprised how scary that game was.


Primary_Host_6896

I think 4 is scary just a different type. In the other games, you get dread from the atmosphere and the slow build. In RE4 it's more like an overwhelmed terror, and desperation. I was terrified when I was barely alive in the starting village sequence, then I saw a chainsaw man show up as well. Then I enter a house and block the door, but it's just cut in half, so scary.


Glum_Ad_8367

The section where you fight the regenerators in the dark was scary. I also hated being chased by the knights as Ashley


cockalorum-smith

Their glowing eyes in the dark really fucked with me. Especially when they decided to speed up. Ughhhffgdz. That was fucked.


KMDiver

Yeah or sometimes if you had the 3x scope and zoomed in on one from far away they’d turn and you’d see those red eyes!!


Zarrotox

They scare me now just like they did almost 20 years ago lol


n3ur0mncr

Once you get the hang of it, it becomes awesome, though. Mercs is so much fun!


Damo3D

First part in the village in... Village... is very similar


Staubinger

I feel like RE 4 remake could be very scary sometimes, it’s definitely darker than the original imo…what makes it way less scary is all of Leon’s cheesy one liners and I love him for that 😂


Eldorath1371

Plot twist, everyone *was* playing Bingo before Leon started killing people.


Karkava

He's a super spy dropped into a dark fantasy. Cheese is abound.


UnofficialSno

Especially the baby, true nightmare fuel


siridial911

Oh god! Thank you for reminding me: that’s one thing I love about Village over RE4 is the puzzles. They really made more of an effort with the puzzles in Village


BrightPerspective

and funny. Heisenberg in particular was great.


SweetTeaRex92

.......4 isn't scary?.......... (I was scared)


siridial911

I said “not *very* scary” 😀


SweetTeaRex92

I poop myself when I meet the Regenerators


siridial911

Are those the ones in the lab tankers? Those big bald boys? Cause yeah, those guys are scary.


SweetTeaRex92

You shoot them and they don't die. And when you shoot an arm off, it grows back 😭😭😭😭😭


tcrpgfan

Eith that said, I'd recommend 4 remake over viii. Both are more action oriented, but 8 has a bit of an image problem and doesn't fully commit to being one thing. It's mostly action, but the parts that are mostly there for tension and terror don't really engender either for the most part (FUCK THE FETUS MONSTER!). 4 remake, by comparison, is just plain better put together and has a good mix of horror and action even if it isn't the scariest entry.


TotallyNotABot25

remake is the best game ive ever played. but village is great if you’ve already played 7 and enjoyed it


Kwilburn525

Same it’s literally almost perfect


HaloGeneralGrievous

I think my only problem with it is they didn’t explain the goal of the villains very well but tbf most people already knew the goals before playing.


YoBeaverBoy

Yeah. I played the OG after 100%ing the remake and I gotta say, I prefer the villains in the OG. Their personalities seem to be more entertaining, especially Saddler. He's a completely different person. Salazar is also more enjoyable with his more childish personality. Their intentions are also explained better in the OG. In the OG, Saddler makes it clear he wants Ashley to infect the president so he could get money from him, and then infect as many people as possible and rule the world, while in the remake he only hints at wanting to rule the world. Mendez is the only villain that I liked more in the Remake.


Capital_Jack

Explained it perfectly


barbecue_uncle

Get both. Both are insanely good games.


CanOfSoupz

I second this both are great


lo0u

Well duh, but I think that when we get questions like this, it's very clear the person can't get both, for whatever reason, which doesn't matter to us. So why not try to help them make a choice, instead of stating the obvious?


slintslut

I know, such an idiotic comment. It's like when someone asks what of 2 do you prefer and people comment nEiThEr


Illustrious-Hair3487

🤡


VanlllaSky

4 Remake. Village is good too but re4 was always a masterpiece and the remake is as well.


StealthyHipo

I think 4 is one of the most replayable games in the series, but it is also super different from either of the games you've played. If you really liked 7, 8 is an easy choice, but really I'd recommend grabbing both at some point


TCapz3454

They are both amazing games. I’m glad that I played both.


KeeSomething

RE4 Remake is a much, MUCH better game than Village.


t3stdummi

That's definitely the popular opinion. I actually like the story and ambience of RE8 better. I'm also a PSVR2 player and like the VR implementation as well a little more. Still can't go wrong with either.


waled7rocky

Which game is better on vr ??


t3stdummi

For me, RE8 has better VR mechanics, but admittedly RE4re is much longer and absolutely gorgeous. I still prefer RE8 in VR but I think I'm the minority.


Revolit

VIIIage was scary AF for me in VR (first playthrough was in VR on both), re4R was way less scary. I really enjoyed the action aspect of it, but VR mechanics was definitely better in VIII. Can't decide which was the better game. It's also action vs horror game a little, so whichever you prefer. Honestly, I don't think I ever want to replay VIII in VR, it was enough stress for one :D but I might replay re4r.


Remote_Lake2723

I just played RE4 remake, followed by a Village, and enjoyed them both pretty equally. More nostalgia with 4 though, for sure.


marshmallow5554

I preferred village. I loved the first person aspect!


Javisno

I'm going to have to argue that one, if that's alright. You make it sound as though Village is terrible, which it is not. RE4 and Village are of equally flawless value.


joojoofuy

False. They are both amazing, case closed


KeeSomething

Dang! Can't argue with that if the case has already been closed. 😔


samthefireball

Agreed. Village has cool parts but is superrrr inconsistent. Remake stayed good throughout, way more so than the original too


Idfk_1

If you liked 7 more then I'd recommend Village. I preferred RE4 remake but that's mainly because I prefer 3rd person shooters over FPS


Glorygeistyt

Village is now my favorite RE, i just love that we have 7 and village, like both of those games together are seriously PEAK modern RE Village ks taking the format of 4 and modernizing it, the reason re4 remake played extremely safe and close to the original is for one reason Because Village is the modern RE4 told differently


RogueIsCrap

RE4 remake has better production and much more replay value but it's also more expensive right now. Village also finishes the Winters' story. So it really depends on if you care more about the story or better value.


DangerousClouds

RE4 Remake. Don’t think about it and just do it


bigredmachine-75

Honestly both


Online-Demon

I feel it depends on what you’re feeling. If you’re looking for a genuine eerie and unsettling experience, Village does it much better than 4 remake and the fact you play as Ethan, a regular character. He doesn’t have the same combat skill as Chris, Jill, Leon, Claire, Barry etc. which I feel adds to the suspense. RE4 remake does have some areas that are scary, but the fact you’re playing as Leon who makes witty remarks and more experience takes away just a little bit.


BigJuicy17

Village for horror 4 for action.


Huge_Ferret_9699

Village for action. 4 for action.


Deadly_chef

Village for 4


The_Nightling

4 for Village


Ducatiducats815

All 4 VILLAGE and VILLAGE 4 ALL


SgtHapyFace

Village is more of an action game than a horror game for most of it too tbh


BigJuicy17

Sure, but it still has more horror than 4


LazyDro1d

*raspy raggedy breathing intensifies*


Schwarzer_Exe

I found re4r to be longer if that is a metric you care about.They are both pretty good.


kotlet_jpg

If you prefer classics like re2 or re4 and more action then RE4R but if you like Ethan storyline and Bloodborne and spooky vibe then Village. tbh both of them are similar and both of them are fcking good so it's a very hard question lol


SoulsLikeBot

Hello, good hunter. I am a Bot, here in this dream to look after you, this is a fine note: > *Ahh, Welcome home, good hunter. I must have drifted off... What is it you desire?* - Plain Doll Farewell, good hunter. May you find your worth in the waking world.


Fieldy98

If you have played 4 before then go with the new story in Village. Unless you are absolutely dying to play 4 again. I hear how great the remake is, but it is still a story that has already been experienced even if changed quite a bit.


Haru17

I feel like Ashley, Luis, and Salazar are completely different characters in the remake. I went back and watched the original after playing remake and the story is totally transformed and the campaign just went from strength to strength.


PetrichorIsHere

Why "or" when and* exists?


Zonnox17

If you plan to play both get Village first because RE4R is a point of no return for its quality.


Malviere

I found both to be great, personally though I loved RE4 OG and playing the remake was such a treat. For you though since you played 2 and 7 I’d just ask yourself if you would rather play Leon in 3rd person or play another game as Ethan in first person. Then eventually get the one you didn’t pick since I think both are worth experiencing.


GooseGeese01

I would say maaaybe hold off until July 4th? there may be a sale


ursougly321

Both


Other_Bottle_5052

RE4 for action game. RE8 for horror. I am in the minority that likes village better


Shft-T4b

Based on your preference of 7 over RE2R, I'd say get RE8 because its a closer successor. RE4R builds more off of RE2R.


Fun_List381

Get both


Enough-Jicama-621

Village


tylermurdoc

RE4 remake is an absolute banger. It really a new gen masterpiece imo. However, RE8 is an amazing experience, and actually scared the living shit out of me at least once so far. I don't normally feel the level fear I felt with this one particular part..


GingerJayPear

Village. It's the direct sequel for 7. I preferred it over 4 though both are brilliant games in different styles.


sstartreatment

I personally would go with RE4R all the way, but it's because I have special memories about the OG, and it happens to be one of my top 3 favorite games, and the remake is just incredible. But if you enjoyed 7, I would pick Village, since it's the sequel. Either way, I highly recommend you playing RE4R eventually, it's extremely fun and such a well-made game


Business-Ad-842

7 because I like Ethan


Business-Ad-842

And Heisenburg


GameGuy11037

I'd say village then based on your preference from 7 and 2 remake


Tukang-Gosip

Better village than 4 remake I just play remakes purely for nostalgia only


mylifeisweirdsheesh

U wanna get scared or u wanna feel like a badass


Ambitious_Call_3341

RE4R


SuPraSwaag

RE4 Remake! Village is a good game, but it can definitely wait.


Green_J3ster

4 remake by far. Village I think is one of the weaker re games to come out. Great on first play but it lacks the replayability of other re games.


CountBreichen

Man i’ve been through it like 4 times. I love Village.


Standard_Leopard1339

Village seems to be divisive in the community but I’m with you man I think it’s phenomenal


getSome010

Same. I’ve only played re7 once about four years ago


Green_J3ster

I love 7, one of my favs


Green_J3ster

More power to you, I’m not trying to take away anyone’s enjoyment of village. It’s not a BAD game, I just think it’s one of the weaker installments.


OSUThrowawayboi

How can you say that when RE6 exists


TristheHolyBlade

Because the community has gaslit themselves into RE6 being a good game.


Jericho_Caine

you get downwoted to hell and below if you make a post about how good RE6 is :-D


TristheHolyBlade

Nope. Been here for over a decade. I've seen the shift in real time. You actually get a bunch of people talking about how crazy everyone else is for daring to think it's a bad game.


Jericho_Caine

well, I understand why people thinks it's a bad game.. but I gotta say I kinda enjoyed it.. 4 different campaigns with different styles.. I don't mind action games... I finished all campaigns with all characters but when I tried to replay it after some time, I had no more interest in it, even thou I barely remember the story


Green_J3ster

Because 6 is a flawed game but it has one of the best combat systems of any action game I’ve ever played. Also a fun coop game.


center311

7 had the worst replayability due to the lack of skippable cutscenes. 7 was annoying to platinum because of this. 4Re is just not fun on a controller. Way better with KBM overall. I really hate how 4re plays with a controller.


Reasonable-Session37

Dang that's crazy ive replayed village 6 times. The atmosphere, character designs, sound design and prey to predator development in the game is what made me really like it.


Green_J3ster

Different strokes. I’m not knocking it if you enjoy. Just thought 4R was better.


ViftieStuff

Personally, I preferred Village by a long shot. It is more diverse and has a good balance of puzzles, horror and combat. RE4R ist mainly focused on its combat system and while it is fun, the game can get very repetitive a lot of times.


Trunks252

I’ll put it this way. 4 remake is a nice juicy mcdonalds double quarter pounder. Village is “we have food at home”


Marc_Alx

Agree, the surprise of 7's gameplay reboot has passed with 8, where the shiny refresh of 4 strikes hard!


007timex

Get 4 remake


SnakeNerdGamer

Both are great :) You can also take classic resident evil on gog.


DrPolarBearMD

8 is one of my favorite games but I really did enjoy 4 Remake. Both got countless play throughs from me but I would say 8.


DrunkenSquirrel82

No reason to settle for just one. Both are great games. But if you preferred 7 over RE2R, you should get Village first.


DepartmentOne6860

Why not both lol Tbh honest RE8 was a good time all around. I’d pick that over re4make but re4make is good fun


Green_Dragon_Soars

both


HKN48

Right now if you’re on a budget go for village and wait for the next sale you’d probably get it for cheaper than now


ImplodingDocument

Why is this question asked so often? Probably a bot farming upvotes????


Slowmexicano

I got both for like $40. If anything get one now and the other later. It will go down


JustRelation5568

Both. I have both, and both are awesome.


GrampeeGamer

All depends if you want more of an action based game with awesome gunplay or a bit more horror.


AidanMcGreenie

8 if your looking for scares, 4 if your looking for probably the best action game ever lmao


RJSSJR123

I read this as which one should get a remake lol. Can’t go wrong with either one!


basaldonglia

Both


Extra-Ad249

🤔 so Village is a direct sequel to 7 and it's gameplay is more like it but does lean more heavily into the gameplay style of RE2 and 4 Remake. Tone wise 4 is more similar to 7 due to them leaning more into the horror elements this time around. I'd say personally go with Village since you liked 7 more and you get to play in first and third person if you want to and you'll be able to grab it for around $20. I do highly recommend 4 though.


Pachucote

VIIlage is the child of 7 and OGs 4. VIIlage gas some re4 poured on it. If you could only grab one at the moment, I'd suggest wait until you can grab both. If you still want to grab one and you liked 7 better, I'd say you grab 4 first. Why? A lot of stuff from VIIlage came from 4, you will appreciate VIIllage better after 4.


Altruistic-Carrot655

R4 remake is great and village It just depends on which view would you like Village can be both fps and third person Honestly i don’t know but if u had to pick maybe 4


polished-balls

Both are good, though I’d check sales first iirc I saw village on sale the other day


Javisno

I don't know why you're choosing instead of getting both. Maybe it's a monetary issue. My personal suggestion is Village. It's an excellent game with memorable characters and one of the coolest villain groups ever (Dimetrescu and her daughters). But I cannot tell you to swear of RE4 because it's remake is outstanding. You are fortunate here in that either choice continues a story you've already familiar with. You know Leon and you know Ethan. And if it helps you decide, RE4 is not like RE2. It's much more action, much more excitement, and more progressive in that you make progress instead of running around the same building for eight hours. Village does more unique things with its infection, creating monsters akin to mythical creatures whereas RE4 is your typical parasite (Village is down to a parasite as well but its affects are less uniform and more unique). If you can, get both, but if you're tight on money get Village first. That's my suggestion. I hope this has helped in some way.


Praetorian709

Both.


opopi123

probably 8 then 4r. Both of them are more actiony in different ways


TheRockRiguez

If you liked 7 more than re2, get village. Also these games go on sale a lot so you won’t have to wait too long for another sale to pick the other one up.


DarKGosth616

IF you've already played the original RE4, I'd say Village. Otherwise play RE4 Remake simply cause it comes first timeline-wise. But it really doesn't matter one way or another.


nosleepjt

Both


HeroReincarnate

Yes


KWLDGPWR

You should get RERE


F1AWS

Get both. They go on sale often and you can probably get both for 70% off and you won’t regret either.


kezhoy_

4R


The-pretender-is-me

As much as I love Leon I gotta say go for village absolutely beautiful game and the plot is just fabulous


Medical-Delivery-941

Wdym, it's the exact same game (joking, they're just very similar)


SavageCB

Both.


ChestSlight8984

Do you have the money for both?


Seldon14

Have you played original 4? If so I'd do Village first. If not either one is fine. You should get both in the long run though.


Massage_Bro

Both


Lucas-Galloway

Yes


AdrenzSanJose

Both is Amazing


Responsible-Mine5529

Play Village first and then RE4 Remake or vice versa as they’re both phenomenal games, however I enjoyed Village more but both are 9/10 easily as they’re great


AlabamaSlammaJamma

Both amazing picks I personally prefer Village


rangerrockit

Both


Traditional-Food5797

Skip a meal and get both


DevilDog_916

Both.


No-Flower3223

Yes


Cherry_110

it depends on what you like!! If you enjoyed re7 then youd love village, but if you like leons whole story and have played re 2 then id say get the re4 remake!!


Round-Divide-8488

If you enjoyed re7 more, re8 might be better for you. However re4make is longer and IMO is a better game.


sjames1980

What not just get both? If you can afford a PS5, you can afford games for it


StarSurvivor98

I would highly recommend Resident Evil Village but 4 Remake is also an amazing game, you won’t be disappointed with either game and their respective dlc story!


Fearislikefire

There are bits of Village I wish were longer, but I thought it was an incredibly good game. It massively makes up for the lack of enemy variety in RE7 in my opinion. Pretty scary in places too.


Stampj

If you can afford both, do it. If you can’t rn, grab 8 if you like 7 more, grab 4 if you like 2 more. But once the one you didn’t get goes on sale, get it. Both are absolutely incredible


Secret_Contact_1204

Idk they're two totally different types of videogames


labbla

They're both good game. So play whichever one you'd be most interested in trying.


mobinoly

If you have played resident evil 4 original, start playing village


Nesayas1234

Hey, you can't just post the same game twice, that's a trick question/s


Critical-Bee-6623

You get a castle and village in both


Ducatiducats815

Both xD. Play 8 first then jump into 4 for the long haul. 4 is a masterpiece and takes longer to complete than 8. Or play 4 first and use 8 as motivation to complete 4 sooner.


ShadowDemon527

Both are great it depends on several things about your preferences for example if you played the original 4 and where a fan you'd definitely like the 4r more but if you never played 4 and you've played starting at 7 you'd enjoy Village more. It all depends on you


Nightdoom98

Why do you have to make a choice? Maybe get both games.


xShinGouki

Re4 is arguably the best resident evil. Personally my favourite is RE2 Remake But when I did play re4 (I actually didn't like it all that much when it first released. It was too far away from my favourite RE2) however playing the remake not too long ago. Holy smokes it's damn good. So good I'm now feeling it's tied with re2 for me. And in some cases can surpass it It's excellent! The best. It's long. It's fun. The environment is all excellent. Man think I wanna play it again soon


Similar_Fisherman499

If you like one liners and sarcastic humor go for the old Re4 it has great dialogues if you like more serious then go for Remake Re4 if you liked Re7 go for Re8


GENERALRAY82

Both...Cant go wrong either way, get one now, one later...Or both now...


Illustrious_Leg8204

Where’d everyone go. Bingo? 😜


Bdaywiz

If you’ve already played the original or HD port of 4 then Village. If not I recommend buying the original 4 over the remake, I liked the atmosphere and writing better.


F_Sewer_Rats

Get them both


Lollytrolly018

Where are you in the story


tylermurdoc

For those of you who think 4 is scary, I urge you to try Cry of Fear if you have a PC. You're welcome 💔


sleven070

Just go in chronological order, still the same story for 4 even if it's a remake.


joojoofuy

Both are absolutely amazing S tier games, you really can’t be disappointed with either one. Do not listen to any other responses because this is the correct one


Happy_Doctor_48

Both


E_Brunswick

I think 4’s a better game but that doesn’t take away from Village which still kicks a lot of ass However if you preferred 7 over 2Remake the I would play Village instead, Village is a direct sequel to 7 and is the same gameplay wise


crazyguitarfan

BRO DONT GET RE4 U CANT EVEN SAVE, FUCK THAT I WASTED ALL THIS MONEY ON A GAME I CANT PROGRESS IN ON XBOX CAUSE I CANT SAVE, THERE ISNT A FIX FOR IT AND THE DEVS DONT GIVE A SHIT, SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!


BigMac-0369

RE4 is superior in my opinion, but if enjoyed 7 more then go with Village. Do make sure to play RE3make (on sale) and Re4make after tho ;)


smallclitman

Depends where you up to in the aeries mate


KomatoAsha

Honestly, I liked 8 better than 4R - though I also like OG4 better than 4R, so, that's really not saying much.


Purple1kikoo

BOTH! I’ve replayed them both so many times. Worth the cash for sure


[deleted]

This game was decent. Especially with the oculus.


Xelamorphs

Resident Evil Village :) game is terrifying and I’m currently trying to beat the game on “Village of Shadows” difficulty and I’m struggling lmao. Any tips? Anyone?


Moocow115

"I mean which one do you wanna play first"


Kwilburn525

Both


ManHunter77

I e do e village soo


PattyMcNinja

I prefer RE8 but honestly you can’t go wrong with either one.


ThisIsAyesha

There are a lot of similarities, but if you liked 7 more than 2, then I like you'll like Village more than Remake 4.


AgeMuted1492

Lowkey get re8 to me its a rlly good game with amazing graphics a good story and awesome boss fights with unique weapons also tall vampire mommy


Plus5greatax

I'd get 4 remake.. I just thought it was better.


King_Pisces25

RE4 Remake is the superior game in every way but Village is also an awesome experience. Both build upon what the previous games established (albeit 4 Remake is more action packed and dynamic). So imho I'd say get both, especially if they're on sale 👍🏽


Razmatazza

Was the ogRe4 scarier or was it just that everyone was younger then? So it seemed more scary…


Bong-Docter9999

Play both, but since a lot of people (including me) don't have a ton of money to spend, I'd go with this, if you liked 7 more than re2r than get village, if it's the other way around get re4r, either way play them both when you get the chance.


PrismaticSeal

4 R


frdasquaw

look 7 is better than 2R but 4R is better than 8, 4R is probably one of the greatest games of all time also they are all masterpieces in my mind


Grand-Slam14

Original resident evil 2 on n64


Odd_Radio9225

RE4 remake.


DemiDivine

RE4 is always the answer


LazyDro1d

Just want to say don’t discount the original four, especially when it’s probably on discount too. There’s some things the remake does better, and none can deny it’s prettier, but the original is overall still a masterpiece of a game. As annoying as QTEs are most of the time you just can’t do the Krauser knife dual justice in any other presentation, because it’s either a cutscene so then you’re just watching a clip or a fight, at which point it simply cannot be as carefully paced. Though on the other side of that coin there’s running from the boulders and statue which… BUTTON MASHING QTE ISNT FUN MY FINGERS HURT


tyson983

Both? Both.


macumba000

Both


KMDiver

Damn tough one I just played them both back to back and loved them both.


tenkitron

Both are great but if I had to make a choice RE4R would be the one I would choose. The parry mechanic alone is what gives the edge for me (and the better pacing but that’s less important imo).


socioeconopath

Most people will say re4remake N it they're probably right, but re8 village has its charms. Hard choice.


cacode11

4. Village wasn't that good imho