10 Pioneering Video Games That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time
9. Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 – the fourth instalment in the franchise, and the first to include third-person camera perspectives, as well as more action orientated gameplay – was way ahead of its time. Something of a hybrid, the game represented a pivotal moment in the series, a moment in which focus shifted away from conventional survival horror elements to a more commercial action-adventure style of gameplay.
In the game, players assume the role of Leon S. Kennedy – a special operative tasked with rescuing the president’s daughter from a sinister Spanish cult, Los Illuminados. Alone, vastly outnumbered and completely oblivious to the situation, Leon is soon infected with a lethal virus, leaving him with precious little time to make his escape.
Released in 2005, Resi 4 was an unprecedented cinematic experience, complete with excellent animations, stunning visuals and immersive environments. Graphically, nothing could compare, the game seeming as though it was somehow made for the following generation of home consoles, accidentally released half a decade early.
To date, it completely holds up, which is a testament to how truly progressive it really was.