Residente Evil 4, original e remake: uma proposta de análise comparativa com foco em game design

Abstract

This paper analyzes the game design changes of Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023) compared to the original 2005 game, investigating the particularities and differences between the two. The study aims to understand the adaptations made to the new version and how they were developed to improve gameplay without compromising the identity of the original game. The research adopts a qualitative and exploratory approach, using Lakiski and Björk's Formal Gameplay Analysis (2015), Jakob Nielsen's Usability Heuristics (1994), and Korhonen, Koivisto, and Saarenpaa's Game Heuristics (2009), and Jesse Schell's Lens (2008) to examine the objects of study. The main results indicate that the innovative changes in the new version have brought a more fluid and balanced player experience. Furthermore, the study discusses the role of remakes in the gaming industry, highlighting their relevance for preserving classic games while adapting them for new audiences. The conclusion is that Resident Evil 4 Remake modernizes its predecessor by incorporating technological advances without detracting from the original game's essence, serving as a benchmark for future remakes in the industry. Thus, this study contributes to the field of game design, offering an analytical framework to assist developers in recreating classic games.