Neil Druckmann

Naughty Dog “Oh my god – I just got my head chopped off by a chainsaw!” The first time I played Resident Evil 4, I was floored. The offset camera gave the feeling of firstperson immersion, while showing off the stellar character design and animation of Leon. The environments and characters were more detailed than anything I’ve seen. The chainsaw man is still my favourite enemy from any game – never has a sound made me more tense. The game has such a rare, singular vision: the way the horror elements blend with the mechanics, enemy variety, RPG upgrades to the weapons, and a kooky story that never lets up all combine to create the best-paced action game of all time, and one of the best games ever made.