One in every of my favourite elements of the PC variations of Resident Evil is how mod-friendly they’re. Particularly, Resident Evil 4 (2023), has 2,133 mods obtainable by way of Nexus Mods on the time of this writing. Whereas it’s enjoyable to do issues like change character fashions, flip De Lago into Kyogre, and make your self invincible, I’ve discovered a collection of mods when, whose energy mixed, turns Resident Evil 4 right into a Mario title.

How one modder made Resident Evil 4 higher

A modder going by the deal with of SupremeLeader777 has single-handily crafted the majority of this batch of mods and is answerable for one other Destructoid favourite, the Harbor Seal Ada Wong. I don’t know who they’re, however they’ve my timeless love for the work they’ve finished with not solely Resident Evil 4, however the Resident Evil collection as a complete.

In fact, credit score additionally goes to modder, Glitch 5970, for his or her implausible work on importing the Nintendo Gamecube instead of the Fight Knife. Regardless of not technically being a Mario character or merchandise, it felt proper to incorporate it.

Resident Evil 4 x Mario character mods

There’s one thing about having cartoonish mascots working round in a dreary and sensible setting that turns up the dial on my pleasure meter. Seeing Chief Mendez go toe to toe with Mario earlier than being shot within the head by a sneaky Princess Daisy makes it really feel just like the Mario solid contaminated the code of Resident Evil 4 previous to it being ported to different platforms. They’re the true monsters right here and Los Illuminados has no thought what hell they’ve introduced upon themselves.

Leon S. Kennedy as Mario

I imply, it solely is sensible to have Leon tackle the function of Mario as he infiltrates a international land to rescue a kidnapped “princess.” Whereas he’s no Chris Martinet, he actually does a greater job than the late Bob Hoskins or Chris Pratt. Certain, his palms seem like pillows holding a weapon and his head obfuscates the digicam in closeups, however I’ve genuinely had essentially the most enjoyable in Resident Evil 4 with Mario taking the lead. Enjoying as Hunk makes me really feel like a badass, however enjoying as Mario makes me really feel like an untouchable god.

Ashley Graham as Princess Peach

If Leon is Mario, then it solely is sensible that the President’s daughter, Ashley Graham, must be Princess Peach. Donning her kitty-cat onesie, Peach is able to courageous the terrors of this rural Spanish village to get again dwelling. Whereas she may not be as outgoing as her look in Princess Peach: Showtime!, she steps up when she will be able to, like when she has to deal with the haunted fits of armor like Boos.

Luis Serra as Luigi

I’m actually conflicted with this mod. On one hand, I hate Luis, and on the opposite, I like Luigi to the purpose I’ll name Mario “Crimson Luigi.” Certain, Luis is perhaps slimy, however whenever you see Mario and Luigi holed up in a shack and blowing away an invading military of Koopa Troopas, you notice that is the Mario title that Nintendo is afraid to provide us.

Ada Wong as Princess Daisy

Princess Daisy is perhaps a wallflower within the Mario universe, however in Capcom’s world of horror, she’s a straight-up beast. After infiltrating the realm, Princess Daisy places Strong Snake to disgrace as she sneaks, stabs, and beats wholesale ass. As a lot as I like Luigi, after enjoying as Princess Daisy in Separate Methods, I don’t assume he’s ok for the Princess of Sarasaland.

The Service provider as Toad

“Welcome, Stranger! Ol’ Toad has some new objects in inventory. Heheh. Come have a look!”

Seeing Toad within the function of The Service provider makes a lot sense whenever you do not forget that he was working Toad’s Home in Tremendous Mario Bros. 3. This little fungus has been handing out gear and power-ups since 1990 and a bit factor like new platforms gained’t cease him. Teaming up with Mario but once more, Toad is greater than prepared to precise ship some Koopas to the afterlife.

Ganados as varied Bowser forces

I can’t inform you how a lot I like this mod or the best way it fills my coronary heart with pleasure. Seeing varied colourful Koopas in an in any other case boring surroundings actually makes it straightforward to line up your Blastoise Handcannon and drop them. Their unblinking eyes are menacing and seeing the parasites burst forth from their heads is a clipping nightmare. Plus, seeing the robed Shy Guys stalk concerning the citadel instead of the Zealots made me cackle like an previous crone solely to fully lose my thoughts on the sight of a Magikoopa main them.

• Mod Hyperlink
• Crimson Gown Zealot – Magikoopa
• Physician Salvador – Sledge Bro
• Island Ganado – Shy Man
• Zealot – Dry Bones
• Defend Zealot – Hammer Bro
• Crossbow Zealt – Crimson Hammer Bro
• Feminine Village Ganado – Koopa Troopa
• Village Ganado – Hammer Bro

El Gigante as Bowser

When Saddler adopted the visage of Stanley Tucci, many deemed it inappropriate to transform him. Thus, utilizing Bowser instead of El Gigante made essentially the most sense. There may not be fireballs or axes in play, however that doesn’t imply this showdown between everlasting rivals shall be any much less epic. Simply make certain to keep away from the spikes whenever you hop on his again to hack on the uncovered parasite.

Garradors as Growth Booms

Serving as one among Bowser’s heavies, the Growth Growth remains to be a lot intimidating when he’s discovered deep within the dungeons of Ramon Salazar’s citadel. The flailing animation of the Garrador’s swipes completely encapsulates the swinging fists of Growth Growth. The place I as soon as needed to keep quiet out of concern, I now should cease myself from guffawing like a madman because of the absurdity of this mod.

Krauser as Bowser

Within the last third of Resident Evil 4, Leon runs into an previous buddy and mentor, Krauser. This mod replaces Krauser’s base mannequin with a Bowser pores and skin that’s equivalent to that of El Gigante. Nevertheless, the actual deal with is when Krauser embraces his interior parasite and mutates. His Bowser type transforms as effectively, turning the King of Koopas a menacing shade of indigo and changing his claws with spiked shells. Do you suppose he’s offended as a result of now he can’t open doorways?

Novistadors as Paragoomba

I get that Las Plagas has some critical bug vibes and that the Novistadors are the embodiment of that, however they nonetheless really feel misplaced. By remodeling them into winged Paragoombas, they’re introduced totally into the fold of the Koopa military. Menacing Mario and friends from all angles, these winged terrors even handle to take down one of the best assist NPC of all time.

Pilot Mike as Blue Toad

Pour one out for Pilot Mike. Possibly had he not donned the type of a blue Toad, the Novistador Paragoombas may need taken extra mercy on him. His look is bittersweet because the pilot evens the enjoying subject and offers gamers a really actual sense of aid, solely to be ripped away from us too quickly. Blue Toad could also be gone, however he’ll by no means be forgotten.

Resident Evil 4 x Mario weapon mods

The Fight Knife is now a Nintendo Gamecube

The Gamecube acted as a literal bridge between Capcom’s Resident Evil and Nintendo’s ecosystem. Regardless of having been largely a PlayStation unique, Capcom was keen to make Resident Evil 4 a Gamecube unique. That’s till the corporate realized what a huge set up base the PlayStation 2 had. From there, Capcom knew it had a success on its palms, and like Skyrim, Resident Evil 4 has been ported to just about each platform underneath the solar. All of that to say it’s becoming to exchange the Fight Knife with Nintendo’s lunchbox.

Resident Evil 4 x Mario miscellaneous mods

Mario font for Resident Evil 4 title display screen

Certain, it is a minor mod, however it units the tone for what’s about to come back. Resident Evil 4 is now a horror comedy whose premise is in the identical vein as greats like Bubba Ho-Tep and Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.

Leon is now Mario in Krauser’s images

Krauser and Leon have a sophisticated relationship. With Bowser Krauser having images of Mario Kennedy mendacity round, it’s in all probability finest that the President’s Plumber put the mutated mercenary down.