Gaurav Live

Playing Biohazard 4(Resident Evil) on pc and having tough time navigating through? You don’t have any clue about which keys perform which action in game? Want to optimize the game graphics? Want some tips & strategies? If your answer to any or all of the above question is yes then read ahead.

Keyboard Configuration

Being a hapless PS2 port, Biohazard 4 disappoints big time in controls. The game requires you to press certain keys to perform some special actions. The keys flashing on your computer screen during game are in no way directly related to your computer keyboard. To add to your trouble list, the game ditches your faithful mouse. So you will have to do all shooting, running, dodging all by your keyboard. Moreover the game publishers pack the console manual with the PC edition which is useless. To help you with the controls, I am listing all the commands you will ever need to play biohazard 4 comfortably.

Here are some key configurations which will help you play the game with great ease.

Basic Controls:

Move Forward – W

Move Backward – A

Move Left – S

Move Right – D

Run/Cancel – Right CTRL

Knife – Left Shift

Take Aim – Right Shift

Fire/Confirm – Enter

Inventory – I

Map – M

Special Controls:

1 = Left CTRL

2 = F

3 = Enter

1 + 3 = Left CTRL + Enter

5 + 6 = Left Shift + Right Shift

Perform Shake off = S + D

Command Ashley = F

Rotate item in Inventory = Right Shift

Move item in Inventory = F

The above controls should allow you to master the game in spite of absence of mouse. Also when you perform actions like shake off, climb edge etc (One key actions) then do not press the particular key just once, keep hitting it repeatedly or else you will most likely die.

Configuring Game Graphics & Controls

The game doesn’t provide you to configure the graphics & remap the keys straightaway. To configure them, navigate to C:\Program Files\CAPCOM\biohazard 4. In this folder you will notice a SetupTool. Upon launching it, you will be provided with the configuration window. Here you can set the resolution, game mode, widescreen but shockingly the game doesn’t provide you with options to set Anti-Aliasing, Texture Quality, Shadows etc. In this tool you can even configure your GAMEPAD or remap your keyboard keys as per your preference.

Tips & Strategies

These tips & strategies will help you a lot to improve your chances of winning every battle in the game.

1) Biohazard 4(Resident Evil) has positional damage means the intensity of damage depends on which area you hit on the enemy’s body. Hitting on the head ensures maximum damage while on leg will make enemies slump down in their tracks. Aim at the arms will make the enemies drop their weapons.

2) Beware of the man with a chain saw. Kill him before you proceed to kill other foes. His one swipe of the chain saw & your head is off with a fountain of blood. To kill the chain saw guy, throw a grenade & then give him some punches with your shotgun. Always strike him from a distance.

3) During cut scenes don’t relax, many in game cut scenes demand you to perform some swift actions. You can relax during cut scenes then be prepared to bang your head in frustration.

4) When you reach the midway in the game invest in a Rocket Launcher. It will help you save lots of ammunition. Most of the big bosses can’t hold fort against this mega weapon. If you don’t have money to get rocket launcher make sure you get grenade launcher.

5) Hit open the wooden boxes, jars etc. They contain ammo, treasures, gems, health and other useful items. Some boxes have snakes which pounce on you when you hit open them. The snake won’t take much of your health but you will benefit by gaining a lot of health by killing the snake which gives you an egg.

6) At certain stages in game you will encounter crows. When you see a flock of them, pull out your shotgun & fire at them. You will be rewarded with some gems which can be sold off to merchant to buy whatever you desire.

7) Instead of hopping around with bagful of weapons, just keep one gun of each type & upgrade it. It will save your precious money & inventory space too.

8 ) When any of your foes start taking away Ashley hit them in their legs & they will drop her down. Don’t aim above as the chances of accidently killing Ashley increase. She can’t even survive a shot from your handgun, so be careful.

9) Mix Red + Green + Yellow herbs to get a full health boost. You can combine in any order & you can even use two herbs in combination.

Conclusion

Biohazard 4 is an excellent game when you take game play into the account. By following this guide, you will play like a pro & will be at ease throughout the game levels. So what are you waiting for go ahead, enjoy the game & do write me back in case you discover some new Strategies & Tips/Tricks for Biohazard 4.

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.