Resident Evil 4 VR – Opening Village Battle Revealed in Extensive Gameplay Trailer

Armature Studios’ Resident Evil 4 VR, a port of Capcom’s 2005 classic, is out today for the Oculus Quest 2. In the midst of reviews going live, some new gameplay footage has been released which showcases the opening minutes of gameplay. This includes the iconic battle in the village and the Chainsaw Man aka Dr. Salvador. Check it out below courtesy of IGN.

Visually, the improved textures make for a cleaner presentation but it’s the new perspective allows for some pretty big changes in the gameplay. Along with looking at enemies while running in a different direction, it also allows for more seamless aiming, especially up-close. Of course, actions like picking up ammo have to be done with one’s own hands which also adds to the tension.

For even more gameplay footage of Resident Evil 4 VR, head here. Facebook also confirmed recently that several changes have been made to dialogue and animations, mostly revolving around Ashley, to update the game for a modern audience. Learn more about that here.