IGN
Original Score: 10/10 · 2023-03-17
100
“Resident Evil 4 is the most relentlessly exciting survival-horror experience Capcom has ever made.”
Survival Horror Action Remake (Console, PC & Apple Universal) · Developed by Capcom · Published by Capcom
Capcom's breathless survival-horror remake runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single App Store purchase — and shines on Steam, PS5 Pro, PS VR2, and Xbox.
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Resident Evil 4 is a masterclass in both game design and cross-platform engineering. On the App Store, a single Universal Purchase unlocks the game across iPhone (A17 Pro and newer), M-series iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac with iCloud save sync. On PS5 Pro, it runs at unlocked high frame rates and includes a free PlayStation VR2 mode for the entire campaign.
Our hardware lab recommendations for experiencing Resident Evil 4 at peak frame rates, HDR contrast, and input responsiveness.
Essential for parrying chainsaws and aiming on iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPad.
The free VR Mode turns dual-wielding and manual reloading into an unforgettable VR showcase.
RE Engine's native MetalFX implementation hits buttery-smooth 60fps+ on M4 Pro.
Individual publication scores normalized to a 0–100 scale alongside original review excerpts and source links.
“Resident Evil 4 is the most relentlessly exciting survival-horror experience Capcom has ever made.”
“Knife parrying and crowd combat elevate an already legendary campaign.”
“Faithful where it counts and fearlessly modernized in every encounter.”
“Seeing full-fat RE Engine console visuals running natively on Apple Silicon mobile hardware is a milestone.”
“Universal Purchase across Mac, iPad, and iPhone makes RE4 the flagship showcase for Apple gaming.”