I didn't like Resident Evil 4 in 2005. I don't like it in 2023. Every single thing that makes this game different from Resident Evil 2 is a step backwards in my opinion. I try to enjoy it for what it is but it's just too stupid. Its a step up in action and a massive step down in everything else. Not only are the game's themes stupid, the actual game design doesn't feel the least bit interesting. You took a game series that was based on exploring an intricate labyrinth of locked doors and puzzles and replaced it with something almost entirely linear. You replaced brain dead zombies with living enemies bearing weapons that somehow feel less dangerous because the AI is so fucking bad. The game isn't even scary, this has to be the least scary RE game by a mile. You took Night of the Living Dead and turned it into John Wick.
I know people love this game, thought the original was revolutionary. To each their own I guess. I would love to see a return to something that resembles traditional RE but given modern day society I doubt it will ever happen.