Gamecube colour grading
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 43 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update 07. 03. 25 repacked for Fluffy Mod Manager.
Not a Reshade. The mod overwrites "gradients" in the game's files. After installation, simply choose gradient 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the in-game options menu.
Gradients edited via GIMP.
First I applied a custom LUT going for murky blue/green and teal at shadows with yellowish highlights. Then I used a histogram while adding a "filmic curve" i.e., toe near black point, elevated midtones, and a high shoulder with muted, soft fall off at whites.
These gradients are also simulating Limited RGB (16-235) display calibrations. While gradient 1 is quite extreme and has some intentional crushing at the black point to achieve a "murky" atmosphere, there are 60% opacity versions 2 and 4, respectively, which mitigate this with less extreme application of the gradient. (Mod header screenshot is gradient 3, in-game brightness 30.)
All screenshots taken with og textures and vertex buffer fix and 21:9 fix by nipkow
https://nipkownix.github.io/re4_tweaks/
Manual install instructions:
1. Backup your "gradients" folder and rename it to "gradients.bak".
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Resident Evil 4\BIO4
2. Download the mod from Nexus. Open the .rar and copy/paste the "gradients" folder over the original.
This mod applies custom color gradients inspired by E3 footage of the Gamecube version on CRT, aiming to replicate that nostalgic look. It's a visual overhaul for players seeking a retro aesthetic. With 37 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but maintained choice for graphics enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Brings that authentic Gamecube-on-CRT vibe straight to your screen.
- 37 endorsements show the community digs the retro look.
- Recently updated, so it's likely still compatible with current builds.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 37 endorsements and 804 downloads—it's a niche pick, not a mainstream overhaul.
- No before/after screenshots or detailed settings info, so you're flying blind on the exact look.
- Compatibility with other graphics mods or ENB presets isn't confirmed—could clash.
If you're a retro enthusiast who grew up playing on a CRT and wants that authentic Gamecube color palette, this is your jam. It's also for modders who love tweaking visuals to get that specific nostalgic feel, even if it's not a huge overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a color grading mod, try it with other visual mods that don't alter color balance to avoid weird clashes.
- If you're using an ENB or ReShade, this might conflict—test it on a clean save first.
- Check the mod's comments or forum posts for any user screenshots to see the effect before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Resident Evil 4 Mods
- Author
- Onoda28
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 804
- Endorsements
- 37
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 1/16/2022
- Updated
- 3/7/2025
🔧 How to Install RE4 Mods
Use Fluffy Mod Manager. Drop mods into /Mods/ folder.
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