A 2005 survival-horror action game by Capcom in which agent Leon S. Kennedy rescues the U.S. president's daughter from a rural Spanish cult.
Origin
Directed by Shinji Mikami, Resident Evil 4 reinvented the franchise with an over-the-shoulder camera and dynamic enemies infected by Las Plagas parasites instead of T-virus zombies.
Gameplay
Active reload, contextual quick-time events, and an inventory case puzzle gave the game new tactile feel. Selling weapons and upgrades to the mysterious Merchant became a series staple.
Legacy
Resident Evil 4 redefined third-person action gaming and influenced Gears of War, The Last of Us, and Dead Space. The 2023 remake brought modern controls while preserving the original’s structure.