I'd almost call this a perfect remake, the modernized combat is extremely satisfying and the game looks gorgeous. My only nitpick is some voice lines missing from the original as well as cut scenes from the original as well. The new direction works incredibly well though and i can see why they did it to create a more similar vibe to the newer installments in the franchise. But it did kinda hurt seeing some of those goofy moments from the original not be in the remake. Still insanely good game and definitely deserves to be recommended.

Great remake of a classic. Cant recommend it enough!

First off: I like the game overall. I am a long time RE fan. I played the original and think they did a pretty good job of recreating the game, the graphics and atmosphere are wonderfu, the dialog is much better (apart from Ada's, sorry, I just liked the other voice actor better, not a hater) and a great improvement. However... this game feels very unbalanced. I had a hard time at every Resident Evil remake the first time around, also RE7, RE Village... the subsequent playthroughs were doable even RE3 remake apart from the end boss on "Inferno" were a joy to play through.
This game is ridiculous, too much action, not enough stealth or slow sequences.
I don't feel stressed because I'm scared, I feel stressed like I do at work, because I don't have time to get ♥♥♥♥ done. Capcom had the oppportunity to introduce "survival horror" into RE4 remake, they did not. They basically made a copy of the original with wonderful graphics, controls and some other half-assed improvements.
Every interesting unlockable is for die hard no-life nerds only, I got an S+ on RE2 remake and it took time and dedication but it was do-able. This one... it's ridiculous. I don't have time for this, I have to work in the morning, it's not fun. This was made for speedrunner nerds who get payed off of youtube video's.