Resident Evil 4 - Wii Edition

Lenardo · 06-20-2007, 12:42 PM

is out now- go buy it if you have a wii. for the price it's a great deal AND probably the best action/shooter for the wii to date.

damn this game rocks for a "port" of a 2yr old game-i got it this morning and played for a bit (skipped out on work for an hr for "lunch")

best buy in my area- sold out of it already (got 48 in from what the guy said)
the ebgames is almost out. (they got 24 ish)
the target has not gotten yet.

Szlia · 06-20-2007, 12:46 PM

Let me ask the question: who played both the GC and Wii version and can make a comparative analysis?

Slick Willey · 06-20-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Szlia

Let me ask the question: who played both the GC and Wii version and can make a comparative analysis?

Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition for Wii Review - Wii Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition Review

They call it the "definitive version" of the game.

Lenardo · 06-20-2007, 01:06 PM

Gamerankings has 9 reviews so far...

1 7/10
1 8/10
1 8.67/10
rest are all over 9/10

and the 2 lowest scores hate the control scheme

all the other's love it

Sithro · 06-20-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenardo

Gamerankings has 9 reviews so far...

1 7/10
1 8/10
1 8.67/10
rest are all over 9/10

and the 2 lowest scores hate the control scheme

all the other's love it

I've heard it works really well. I kind of expected lower scores from 1up, those guys don't like the Wii at all.

I'll be getting this edition soon.

Sean · 06-20-2007, 03:16 PM

Just picked it up, I'll play around with it for a bit.

RiskyChris · 06-20-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Just picked it up, I'll play around with it for a bit.

Please post impressions -- compare it to Zelda's aiming system if you can...

God damn, I need a fucking paycheck. Sad days when I can't afford a fucking budget game, Jesus Christ.

Ham n Cheese · 06-20-2007, 03:58 PM

This is the first Wii game that's really interested me because it was so badass on the old consoles

Sithro · 06-20-2007, 04:13 PM

Well, looking at Neogaf's thread on it, sounds like a lot of people are buying it.

Impressions seem pretty good, too.

Sean · 06-20-2007, 04:21 PM

It's pretty good. The Wiimote aiming for guns works perfectly with RE4's style of gameplay (doesn't work so well in other shooters imo). It's pretty much like Zelda, but I think it feels a lot more responsive.

It's pretty sensitive about flicking for reloading too which is nice.

Fuck Zombie farmers who take 6 shots right-between their eyes before their head explodes though. I thought maybe I just wasn't accurate enough when playing the GC version with the sticks for aiming, but shit - these zombies are more durable than I remember. Guess it's been a while.

I would definitely have prefered the old laser-sight over the reticle in the Wii version too. It's not really a big deal though.

The flicking the Wiimote for cutting boxes works okay, but for killing shit with the knife you're much better off holding the C button the Chuck and pressing A.

The one "bad" thing I can say about it though is that it looks fucking identical to the GC version. I know it's a port and all and you're not going to redo the textures or anything, but for fuck's sake - juice it up a little with some AA and AF.

Edit - Oh yeah, and I wish I could fucking strafe, but you couldn't in the previous versions anyways - RE4 design gripe rather than a Wii issue there.

Sithro · 06-20-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

It's pretty good. The Wiimote aiming for guns works perfectly with RE4's style of gameplay (doesn't work so well in other shooters imo). It's pretty much like Zelda, but I think it feels a lot more responsive.

It's pretty sensitive about flicking for reloading too which is nice.

Fuck Zombie farmers who take 6 shots right-between their eyes before their head explodes though. I thought maybe I just wasn't accurate enough when playing the GC version with the sticks for aiming, but shit - these zombies are more durable than I remember. Guess it's been a while.

I would definitely have prefered the old laser-sight over the reticle in the Wii version too. It's not really a big deal though.

The flicking the Wiimote for cutting boxes works okay, but for killing shit with the knife you're much better off holding the C button the Chuck and pressing A.

The one "bad" thing I can say about it though is that it looks fucking identical to the GC version. I know it's a port and all and you're not going to redo the textures or anything, but for fuck's sake - juice it up a little with some AA and AF.

Edit - Oh yeah, and I wish I could fucking strafe, but you couldn't in the previous versions anyways - RE4 design gripe rather than a Wii issue there.

Indeed, I was kind of shocked to find out that they didn't fix the got damn dithering.

Ah well, it's a port, so meh. :/

Malakie Torsade · 06-20-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Fuck Zombie farmers who take 6 shots right-between their eyes before their head explodes though. I thought maybe I just wasn't accurate enough when playing the GC version with the sticks for aiming, but shit - these zombies are more durable than I remember. Guess it's been a while.

I would imagine the game would be easier with a Wiimote, so maybe they upped the HP on them due to that. I know the entire time I was playing RE4 on GC I was thinking "This is great... but would be twice as good with a mouse."

Blank · 06-20-2007, 08:19 PM

the inability to strafe in RE games just destroy the fun for me

I know it's not a shooter or anything but jeebus if that shit isn't annoying as fuck.

RiskyChris · 06-20-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blank

the inability to strafe in RE games just destroy the fun for me

I know it's not a shooter or anything but jeebus if that shit isn't annoying as fuck.

The thing is, you could sorta strafe in TP (I used it a LOT to dodge arrows while trying myself to shoot someone).

...

I'm not sure I want to play RE4:Wii. I don't want to ruin my RE5 experience by returning to an inferior control scheme. Wii's pointer works GREAT for 3rd person shooters at a slower pace.

Edit: Assuming RE5 retains the new formula.

Sithro · 06-20-2007, 08:39 PM

I'm buying it for two reasons.

1. Never played the original.

2. To show Capcom that putting more mature games on the Wii is a worth while investment.

06-20-2007, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lenardo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,234 -6 Internets	Resident Evil 4 - Wii Edition is out now- go buy it if you have a wii. for the price it's a great deal AND probably the best action/shooter for the wii to date. damn this game rocks for a "port" of a 2yr old game-i got it this morning and played for a bit (skipped out on work for an hr for "lunch") best buy in my area- sold out of it already (got 48 in from what the guy said) the ebgames is almost out. (they got 24 ish) the target has not gotten yet.

06-20-2007, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Szlia Conquest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4,610 +5 Internets	Let me ask the question: who played both the GC and Wii version and can make a comparative analysis? __________________ -retrosabotage-

06-20-2007, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lenardo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,234 -6 Internets	Gamerankings has 9 reviews so far... 1 7/10 1 8/10 1 8.67/10 rest are all over 9/10 and the 2 lowest scores hate the control scheme all the other's love it Last edited by Lenardo : 06-20-2007 at 01:08 PM.

06-20-2007, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,108 +17 Internets	Just picked it up, I'll play around with it for a bit. __________________

06-20-2007, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,611 +15 Internets	This is the first Wii game that's really interested me because it was so badass on the old consoles __________________ Xeph Caito Cao'Li Hunky Dory

06-20-2007, 04:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,108 +17 Internets	It's pretty good. The Wiimote aiming for guns works perfectly with RE4's style of gameplay (doesn't work so well in other shooters imo). It's pretty much like Zelda, but I think it feels a lot more responsive. It's pretty sensitive about flicking for reloading too which is nice. Fuck Zombie farmers who take 6 shots right-between their eyes before their head explodes though. I thought maybe I just wasn't accurate enough when playing the GC version with the sticks for aiming, but shit - these zombies are more durable than I remember. Guess it's been a while. I would definitely have prefered the old laser-sight over the reticle in the Wii version too. It's not really a big deal though. The flicking the Wiimote for cutting boxes works okay, but for killing shit with the knife you're much better off holding the C button the Chuck and pressing A. The one "bad" thing I can say about it though is that it looks fucking identical to the GC version. I know it's a port and all and you're not going to redo the textures or anything, but for fuck's sake - juice it up a little with some AA and AF. Edit - Oh yeah, and I wish I could fucking strafe, but you couldn't in the previous versions anyways - RE4 design gripe rather than a Wii issue there. __________________ Last edited by Sean : 06-20-2007 at 04:24 PM.

06-20-2007, 08:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Blank Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,085 -5 Internets	the inability to strafe in RE games just destroy the fun for me I know it's not a shooter or anything but jeebus if that shit isn't annoying as fuck.

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