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Resident Evil 4

Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibility

Main seriesAction horrorFirst released 20052004 · rural Spain

Leon, now a government agent, is sent to rescue the president's daughter from a strange cult.

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Leon, now a government agent, is sent to rescue the president's daughter from a strange cult.

Why it matters: Changed the series into action-horror; a great Switch starting point.

Over-the-shoulder shooting with tense, varied set pieces.

Main characters: Leon S. Kennedy, Ashley Graham, Ada Wong
Do I need to play the previous game?: No.
Beginner-friendly?: Beginner-friendly
How long is it?: Not listed — we only add playtime from a credible source.
Edition / where to find it: Resident Evil 4 (Switch, 2019 — the original game, not the 2023 remake)
Nintendo Switch: Yes — native Switch version
Nintendo Switch 2: The Switch version should run through backward compatibility — check Nintendo's compatibility list
Physical or digital: Physical and digital
Notes: This is the original 2005 game. The 2023 remake is not on Switch.
Malaysia: Availability on the Malaysian eShop not yet verified.