Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
 

Is anyone looking forward to this?

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...662&adid=17662

I rented the GC version and was terrible at it so I am dubious. But I got it for $18.99 with $10 off from Google Checkout at buy.com so I'm going to give it a try. It seems like it might be a bit easier to play using the remote and nunchuk.

Thoughts?

I haven't played RE4, but this gives me the perfect excuse to do so. There's no way I'd pay the full 50.00, but if they discounted the game, I'd pick it up

Supposedly it includes extra missions that were only available in the PS2 version.

It's not a $50 game. The MSRP is $30 for this one, which makes it a no-brainer for me (I haven't played any of the other versions).

..and more on top of that. :)

yea, I won't complain about the 30 price tag


especially when they sell the GC version for 20

I just beat this on the GC this month, so I'll be passing. Didn't like it enough to ever replay it.

Would have waited for this if I new it was coming as the controls might be much better (at least the aiming should be anyway).

The extra missions are not part of the main game. It is a side story that explains what Ada was doing while she wasn't around in the main game.

If this comes out and gets rave reviews, the controls work superbly, the new content kicks ass, etc, it may convince me to buy a Wii.

But for some reason, I'm expecting this game to be a bit of a disappointment on the Wii, at least compared to the original on GC. I hope I'm wrong.

Well, Famitsu gave it a 9.5:

"Judging by the scores, the Wii could have a critical hit. Two editors awarded the game a perfect 10 out of 10. The other two were still impressed enough to award a score of 9.

The reviewers noted that while the content is almost the same as the GameCube original, the direct Wiimote-based controls offer a plus, making the game feel like something fresh and different. One reviewer said that the game offers the feeling of being closer to the action as well as upping the tension."

http://wii.ign.com/articles/790/790232p1.html

Will the Wii version support anamorphic widescreen?

I believe I read that it does.

I already beat the GC version and the PS2 version, including the side missions.

I might pick it up eventually as I own all the other RE games, though I'd rather have a new game instead of a 3rd time rehash.

-Jason

I definitely want to play through this again as I beat the GC version a few times. Of course now I might be a bit more of a pansy since my last couple times have been with really awesome weapons.

I will probably pick this up if I see it for $15 or less. But is it just me or are Wii games taking longer to drop in price? Maybe that is because of the lack of newer games. I wish there was a way to transfer your GC save to the Wii.

I have the GC version and briefly had the PS2 version, but the graphics were so shitty I resold it. I will be getting this.

The system has only been out for six months..

and actually, I think they drop faster than other systems, especially on ebay

Seems to me Nintendo games always take longer to drop in price.

Capcom has stated that the game will support true 16:9 widescreen. Plus all the extra PS2 content has been redone using the GC engine so the graphics will look even better!

Yes I can't wait to buy this game next month! :D

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.ni...ie-big-nwf.jpg

Nice


Finally get to play the game

I really loves this game on GC but never play side mission on PS2. Oh well, i'll pickup Wii version whenever i get my hand on Wii. Also, Resident Evil: Shooting game coming soon ;)

Smart move for Capcom put MSRP down $30 instead $50.

I'll probably pick this up after checking out a few reviews. I never got the GC version and don't have a PS2, so this one sounds perfect for me. Hopefully I'm not jinxing it, but unless something goes horribly wrong this will have to be the best version out there of RE4.

Just realized the GCN version isn't anamorphic. I picked it up used, haven't played it yet. Might be worth dumping just to have the anamorphic version.

Nice to see the zombie playing responsibly with the remote strap around its wrist. :D

:lol:

Ordered...and really looking forward to it.

If they got the controls even remotely right, this one could be a lot of fun...and I'm happy to support it, if for no other reason than to send Capcom a message. Already sold my GCN version in anticipation, and the Wii version is only going to run me about a $7 difference with Google checkout. :up:

As a new Wii owner (one week), this is one I will have to have. I haven't played a RE game since the first one. Man, was that a long time ago on a PS1 which I got at launch. I am sooo looking forward to this.

Man, you NEED to play the Gamecube remake if you liked the original. The remake is simply amazing. The original was great, but the huge blocky zombie models are not scary at all. The remake is very scary.

Resident Evil 2 (which I really wish would have gotten a remake too) is considered the best RE game by most RE fans. You should check it out too.

Aw, man. You'll enjoy RE 4. One of the top 5 Gamecube games. I'm getting it again on the Wii. No doubt about it.

I'm glad they set the price at $30. This is what everyone else should have done with these Wiimakes. I'm looking at you Godfather, Prince of Persia, and Scarface!

And isn't this the opposite of what they did with RE2 and RE3 for the GC? Remember when they priced those at $50?

In 10 minutes, I'm going out to buy a Wii just so I can play this game when it comes out!

Good luck.

Luck? I phoned the night before to confirm that the store was getting a Wii shipment today, and got there 50 minutes before it opened. I was 5th in line.

Now the Wii's in a shopping bag on my table and I'm busy packing up my GameCube to sell on Craigslist.

score!!


what games did you get?

Just Wii Sports.

Zelda and Super Paper Mario are the best games of 06 and 07 respectively IMO. Well worth the time and $.

It looked good, but I just couldn't get into it for some reason...felt way to clunky.

I dug the post-apacalyptic feel of RE2, but RE4 is a much much better game overall...perhaps a bit more action than suspense though.

It has the same control scheme as every other RE game. :shrug: Even RE4 has the same tank-like controls. They just try to fool you into thinking it is different by changing the camera angle.

Yeah I agree that RE4 is a great game, but like most RE fans, I say it is not a great RE game. RE is supposed to be survival horror. There is no survival horrot in RE4; it is all action.

If by "the same control scheme" you mean pressing up still moves your character forward, then I suppose. I'd argue that a moving camera behind your character in a real-time environment is a far less clunky solution than a fixed camera and a prerendered background. The aiming is much different as well. There was nothing more clunky that wasting one of my three bullets because the camera angle sucked.

I loved the first RE back in its PS1 heyday, but after a few decently executed third person games came out (stuff like Syphon Filter and Tomb Raider), it was really tough to play through it again...and I don't think I ever did. I borrowed RE2 and liked the story a lot, but I could only stomach playing through as one character.

I agree on this point, and I suspect that the Wii controls will make it even more action oriented. However, the awkward horror movie camera angles were a big part of what made RE scary, and I don't miss them at all.

Bump. :up:

Alright, it's Edit: 13 days until Resident Evil 4 hits shelves on the Wii. From the sound of it, this'll have some features that will make even the transition from Gamecube and PS2 worth the trouble (and for ~$30), not to mention those that haven't even played the game yet.

1) Compatibility with a Gamecube controller for fluctuating gaming moods.
2) 16x9 Graphics with a "more" advanced graphics chip (not a huge point, but still there).
3) All material, including the side missions, costumes, and weapons, from both versions are included.

Anyone else getting ramped up about jumping on board?