"GTA Trilogy Vibes": New Resident Evil 4 Remake video reminds fans of the GTA Definitive Edition rain

The initial release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition was met with harsh criticism from GTA fans, and it remains one of the most contentious titles in the series.

While the game has many bugs and glitches, the strange rain effect in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas was one of the first things to be noticed by the community.

Capcom studios recently announced a remake of the popular 2005 title Resident Evil 4. While the game is yet to be released for players, early gameplay footage has upset fans as the remastered rain effect looks weird, with some saying it gives vibes of defective rain textures in San Andreas.

Resident Evil fans quickly pointed out the effects and demanded that the developers fix the rain texture before the game's official release.

Fans chastised Capcom Studios for emulating rain effects similar to GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition in the new Resident Evil 4 remake

On February 3, 2023, a popular video gaming channel called Game Informer shared one of the first gameplay walkthroughs of the remastered version of Resident Evil 4. While it looked better than the original 2005 version, fans immediately pointed out the peculiar rain effects in some areas of the game.

Many say that the new rain effect is very similar to the one in GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition, which almost blinds the screen and makes it difficult for users to see. While the gaming studio is yet to respond to critics, fans have continued to share their thoughts on why it appears strange in the remastered version.

According to user daniel felipe lopez, the rain should not be visible in dark areas.

Another user, crackheaded, stated that the rain in Resident Evil 4 is directly inspired by GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition.

Another user, Crank, posted a comparison of the rain in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Definitive Edition and the remake of Resident Evil 4.

However, SuperMetalDave64, a well-known gaming YouTuber, stated that unlike Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition, Resident Evil 4's remaster uses varying degrees of rain effects in different scenes. While some look similar to the remastered GTA title, others don't.

The remastered title is set to be released on March 24, 2023, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Fans want Capcom Studios to fix the rain effect before its release so that it does not provide a GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition-like experience.

As previously stated, the initial release of the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy's Definitive Edition was a shambles; however, Rockstar Games later fixed the rain effect with a patch update, making it playable to some extent.

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Mridul completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies. His career as a journalist began at Sportskeeda, and he has been associated with the Esports & Gaming division for over 1.5 years. He has produced 1600+ articles on Grand Theft Auto, his favorite gaming franchise of all time.

Mridul writes detailed and well-researched articles, relying solely on official sources and reputable insiders for credible information. His immense love for the GTA series shines through in his work, which resonates with readers, with five of his articles having crossed the 100,000 reads mark each. Overall, his reads count stands at close to 8 million.

GTA: Vice City served as Mridul's introduction to Rockstar Games, and he has dedicatedly made his way through the publisher's catalog since then. If given a chance, he would love to drop into the world of Bully and relive his school days. However, he would like to recommend Grand Theft Auto 4 to beginners due to the depth of its narrative and in-game mechanics.

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