Resident Evil 4: Premium Edition (PlayStation 2, 2005)

What isn't there to like about Resident Evil 4? From start to finish, this game will leave you on the edge of your seat, LITERALLY! When you finish playing this game, you will never look at video games the same way.

Initially, I was worried about the move from classic Resident Evil-style gameplay, but after playing for just a short while, the over-the-shoulder camera angle became incredibly intuitive and VERY FUN! There is so much intense action in this game, starting within the very first few minutes of actual gameplay. A few minutes further into the game, you are bombarded in a town full of enemies! This can be very intimidating and difficult on your first try, so don't feel discouraged if you have a hard time getting used to everything the game throws at you (believe me, it gets much, much harder)! In fact, no matter how hard the game gets, there is always something to prep you for the next gruelingly intense part.

Don't put that controller down during the cutscenes! This is one game where that will get you killed! While not every cutscene is interactive, you will learn that if you HAVE to pay very close attention to the cutscenes, as they are deceptively tricky (but relatively simple) from time to time. There is so much that the game developers put into this game that keeps your adrenaline pumping and your heart beating intensely!

For any Resident Evil fan, this is a sharp turn from the series. In my opinion, it was a much needed refreshing look at an already interesting series, but with the work that was done to make Resident Evil 4 the game that it is, Capcom has probably made the BEST GAME EVER MADE! (At least for this generation of gaming!) This is a MUST HAVE! Now that the game has been out for a while, you should be able to pick up a copy for a relatively good price.

Oh, and for replayability, you won't be disappointed! I have had this game since it came out, and I still play the Mercenaries bonus game (unlockable upon completion of the game) on an almost daily basis. There is so much to do that you will never be disappointed with this title!