#8 - Resident Evil 4 (Playstation 2)
Although this game strayed away from the survival horror the series was known for to more action based gameplay, which ruined later games in the series, I still consider Resident Evil 4 to be one of the best Resident Evil games and one of the greatest games of all time.
The new over-the-shoulder perspective was a much needed improvement from the old tank controls of the first three games, resulting in the best shooting mechanics from any 3rd person shooter I have played. The new inventory system was also great, with different items taking up a certain number of slots depending on their size. One of the best things about this game though was the huge variety of enemies, and the brutal ways in which they could kill you. This game was at its best when it was at its hardest, when you're frantically trying not to get cornered as you know Dr. Salvador could saw your head off in one swipe, or trying to distract Garrador so he doesn't impale your head on his claws. Even years later this game managed to surprise me with another brutal and unexpected death, when a sycthe was thrown at me from a long distance, decapitating me instantly. Everytime I hear the sound of a chainsaw motor starting up I get chills down my spine, thanks solely to this game.
