While older Meta Quest games can’t quite be classed as retro just yet, it does seem folks are still interested in slightly older titles. Or our buddies over at 131XR seem to think so, at least. Having recently reviewed Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, the team has now turned its sights to Resident Evil 4. The have been several iterations of Resident Evil in VR, with one of the most impressive being the Meta Quest edition. And it seems that’s still the case today, with Resident Evil 4 still receiving a positive review today.
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Resident Evil Reborn
PSVR fans will likely remember the arrival of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for the headset, marking one of the biggest IP entries into VR at the time. However, as impressive as it was, Resi 7 was a first-person game to begin with, marking a change in direction for the famously third-person franchise.
What truly caught people’s attention was the reveal that Resident Evil 4 was being remade for VR, specifically Meta Quest. The work of Armature and Oculus Studios, this was no simple feat, moving to a first-person perspective and adding in motion controls. Released in 2021 for Quest, Resident Evil 4, was a seminal moment in the headset’s early history, upping the action whilst staying true to the games’ roots.
Resident Evil 4 Review
But with the speed at which VR is evolving, can a game that launched four years ago still be worth playing today? As 131XR affirmatively says in its review, Resident Evil 4 is just as good today as it was in 2021.
It’s likely that you’ve played a version of Resident Evil 4 at some point in your life. Originally released for Nintendo GameCube in 2005, made waves with its action-oriented horror gameplay, subsequently being ported to most platforms. In VR, this was reimagined even further, giving players the option to place weapons on their hips, manual reloading, and generally feeling a lot more immersive.
This wasn’t a remaster, though. Meaning elements like the 2D cutscenes remain alongside Quick-Time-Elements (QTEs) that don’t necessarily translate well into VR. Even so, the rest of the action is a joy to play. It’s even more satisfying when you shoot a monster in the head. Watch 131XR’s full review for all the details.
More Resi Please!
It must be said that XRSource does love Resident Evil’s outings in VR. From the aforementioned Resident Evil 7: Biohazard through to Resident Evil Village, and most recently, the excellent Resident Evil 4 Remake, the series has definitely found a home in VR.
The next edition in the franchise – classed as the ninth game – is Resident Evil Requiem. Due to arrive for console and PC in February 2026, there’s been no mention of VR support so far. Hopefully, post-launch, that might change, and we’ll get another exciting entry for VR headsets.
Have you played Resident Evil 4 on Meta Quest? Think it still holds up? Let us know in the comments.
