Resident Evil 4 Remake Establishes an Unusual Standard for Future Remake Boss Battles

Hey, so I was diving into the whole Resident Evil 4 remake thing. And, oh man, it’s like they grabbed an old pizza, added some fresh toppings, and boom — it’s a hit again. Big surprise, right? Some people were biting their nails about it living up to the hype, but yeah, it smashed it in 2023.

Now, here’s where things get spicy. They shook things up a bit. Crouching? Yeah, that’s a thing now. And the movement feels all… reworked. Less of those QTEs – which I weirdly kinda miss? But here’s a kicker: there’s a boss fight rip — just gone. They cut the U-3 boss fight. I was like, “Wait, what?!” Might be the new playbook for remakes down the line. Future trendsetter or just a fluke? Who knows.

Okay, so the U-3 boss. Or rather, the missing boss. It’s like when you’re waiting for your favorite band to play that one track, and they skip it — total bummer. But plot twist: they stuck it in the DLC, “Separate Ways”. Ada Wong comes in, strutting her spy stuff, shaking things up. And honestly, it’s rad. You pay a bit extra – kinda worth it, I guess, though feels like a game of hide and seek with your wallet sometimes.

Now, there’s this whole vibe that bosses like U-3 going missing might be the norm. Rip a boss out here, throw it in some DLC there. But hey, it kinda lets the storyline breathe. Focusing more on this scoundrel Ramon Salazar. Deeper stories? Yes, please. I’m all for it, but some folks might hate the idea.

Everyone’s whispering about the next remake — RE5, maybe? Play a guessing game with what boss they’ll pull next. It’s like, what are they gonna do? Keep us guessing, I suppose.

Capcom’s been on a spree, polishing up those old gems, and folks are drooling over the idea of an RE1 remake. Yet, radio silence from Capcom on that front. And with RE Requiem on the horizon — return to Raccoon City and all that — could be big, or maybe just alright. Got our hopes up for a remake announcement tied to their 30th anniversary bash next year — wild speculation, but fun, right?

Anyway. What’s your guess? Am I off-track or what?