Controls:
Absolutely feels different compared to og RE4. I like the changes. Leon feels built for strength or stealth, you either commit to enemies head on, run away to get distance, or sneak to avoid combat or take out enemies easily.
The animations are phenomenal, Red Dead Redemption 2 quality of detail. Leon changing a handgun magazine feels better than entire AAA games. Can't emphasize enough how excellent animations are.
Visually, not the greatest on a technical level, but the art/environment/character designs are excellent. Incredible atmosphere and tone.
Combat is fucking baller. The feeling of stunning enemies to fuck them up with melee looks and feels great. Gunplay is excellent.
I was eagerly expecting this remake, but now I'm in full on erect hype mode. Third person action shooters have been in a slump I feel, and RE4 Remake is gonna be the GOAT action game for a long time I feel. A new standard for third person action games.