Gameplay-wise, it's excellent. Cool new additions and feels more fluid to play, although a little more inconsistent when it comes to enemy behavior and staggering. They did cut out some parts, which is a shame.
The story and atmosphere did get a significant downgrade sadly. They tried too hard to make it serious in tone, which just doesn't work for a story like RE4. The cinematography during cutscenes and the sound design are both flat out worse than a 2005 game, which is disappointing.
Overall, it's a fun remix of the original game and on its own, it's a fantastic game that is a blast to play through, but by no means does it surpass the original, or even fully live up to it.
The story and atmosphere did get a significant downgrade sadly. They tried too hard to make it serious in tone, which just doesn't work for a story like RE4. The cinematography during cutscenes and the sound design are both flat out worse than a 2005 game, which is disappointing.
Overall, it's a fun remix of the original game and on its own, it's a fantastic game that is a blast to play through, but by no means does it surpass the original, or even fully live up to it.