How to Dodge in Resident Evil 4 Remake? A Step-by-Step Guide
by Aishwarya R | Updated Mar 28, 2023
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Resident Evil 4 has been remade and released by Capcom on March 24, 2023, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. This survival horror game is a new version of the 2005 game with the same name. Players will control the character Leon S. Kennedy, a US agent who has to rescue Ashley Graham, the daughter of the US president, from the sinister cult called Los Iluminados.
The game is set six years after the events in Resident Evil 2, where the players will face various characters like Ada Wong, Ingrid Hunnigan, and Luis Serra, and antagonists such as Bitores Mendez, Ramon Salazar, Jack Krauser, and Osmund Saddler. The story takes place in a Spanish village, controlled by a violent cult.
The first teaser trailer was released in June 2022 as part of PlayStation's State of Play event. The game features support for PS VR2.
How to Dodge in Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Here we share the tips for Dodging in Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Dodging
Projectiles in Resident Evil 4 Remake are easy to dodge, as you can anticipate when they will be thrown and avoid them when they are in mid-air. For example, you can avoid a hatchet by holding the sprint button and running to the other side. However, be careful to move in the right direction to avoid running into the attack.
Use Tricks
You can trick enemies into attacking each other by luring them into attacking when other enemies are nearby, causing them to take damage. This can be done with both projectiles and melee attacks if you time your movement correctly.
Presence of Mind
The Quick Turn feature in Resident Evil 4 Remake allows you to quickly face the opposite direction on the controller. This move can be used to avoid attacks by pressing the quick turn button and running away from an enemy who is about to attack you.
Escape
Resident Evil 4 Remake keeps things interesting by making dodging all about movement and anticipating enemy attacks. It's sometimes better to move out of the way rather than parry an attack, as it can save you time and the durability of your weapons.
How to Avoid Attacks in Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Follow the below instructions to avoid attacks in Resident Evil 4 Remake:-
Stay Away From Attacks
Since there is no dedicated dodge button in Resident Evil 4 Remake, the primary way to avoid enemy attacks is by baiting out attacks and stepping away from their path.
Melee Weapons
Most thrown melee weapons are slow and take a while to wind up their attack. You can effortlessly avoid them by strafing or sprinting sideways away from their trajectory.
Quick Turn
From the Run Button Accidentally triggering Quick Turn when trying to sprint backward away from an enemy's attack can be a problem. We recommend switching the Quick Turn button to Crouch or Alternate Run in the Controls menu to avoid these accidents.
Positioning
Focusing too much on dodging can put you in a corner or lead you to a place with your back toward another enemy. Always be mindful of your positioning when dodging enemy attacks and have an escape route in mind when things get too dangerous.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Gameplay
The player organizes their inventory using an "attache case", and a crafting system allows the creation of items and ammunition from resources collected during the game. The Merchant returns, providing the opportunity to buy, upgrade, and trade items. New side quests are offered during the main story.
Similar to the original game, Resident Evil 4 features an inventory system where player can organize their items. However, new to the remake is a crafting system that enables the player to create items and ammunition using resources collected during the game.
The Merchant, who was present in the original game, returns in the remake, allowing the player to buy, upgrade, and trade items. Additionally, he offers new side quests that can be completed during the main story.
The primary focus of combat in Resident Evil 4 Remake is shooting enemies and reloading. However, Leon can now move and use weapons at the same time, allowing him to evade attacks while firing. Leon can also use a roundhouse kick or suplex to injure enemies and push them away. Furthermore, a new parrying mechanic allows him to block, counter-attacks, and kill a downed enemy with his knife.
How to Dodge in Resident Evil 4 Remake - FAQs
Completing requests rewards players with Spinels, which can be used to purchase special items in the merchant's store. Some tasks also require players to fetch specific items and sell them, providing additional money for their troubles.
There are a total of five blue medallions in the farm area of Resident Evil 4 Remake. They can be found in different locations around the area, including inside and outside of buildings.
No, players must complete all requests in a given region before moving on to the next one, or they will be marked as failed. However, progress for completed requests will carry over to new game plus saves.
To pre-load Resident Evil 4 Remake on Steam, players should locate the game in their Steam library and click the "Pre-Load" button on the game's store page if it is available. They may need to confirm the pre-load and choose a download location on their computer.
Resident Evil 4 Remake is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, as well as with support on PS VR2.