Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition

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  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jun 19, 2007
  • Also On: PC
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 511 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 466 out of 511
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 511
  3. Negative: 34 out of 511
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  1. Boone
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    Just to echo with what almost everyone has said this is a really great game on the Wii. I've never really been a fan of these types of games and I've never played any of the other RE's. After seeing the glowing reviews and the low price tag I gave it a shot. It took a few times to get the controls but now they seem natural. Great game for the Wii library. I'm looking Just to echo with what almost everyone has said this is a really great game on the Wii. I've never really been a fan of these types of games and I've never played any of the other RE's. After seeing the glowing reviews and the low price tag I gave it a shot. It took a few times to get the controls but now they seem natural. Great game for the Wii library. I'm looking forward to The Umbrella Chronicles, don't change a thing.… Expand
  2. JoshB.
    Aug 14, 2007
    9
    This game made me realize how awesome FPS's will be on wii.
  3. CarlW.
    Aug 11, 2007
    10
    Wonderful edition to the wii, bring on umbrella cronicals.
  4. IanG.
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    The version rolled out for the Wii platform is simply how it was meant to be, the controls are slick and accurate. the game is very intense and when i eventually completed it i simply and instantly started it all over again, one of the best games i have ever played.
  5. DaryleH.
    Aug 7, 2007
    10
    I understand that people are entitled to their opinions, but if anyone tries to say that this game is awful then they are simply wrong. It is not a matter of opinion that this game is great, it is a matter of fact. Could it have been better? Yes. As mentioned, strafing and being able to shoot while running would be nice. But the story is well told, and the voice acting is great for a I understand that people are entitled to their opinions, but if anyone tries to say that this game is awful then they are simply wrong. It is not a matter of opinion that this game is great, it is a matter of fact. Could it have been better? Yes. As mentioned, strafing and being able to shoot while running would be nice. But the story is well told, and the voice acting is great for a video game. The weapons are fantastic and the wealth of bonus features that open up after beating the game is on a level of its own. I've beat this game 5 times on Game cube, and twice on Wii. And I'm still playing and loving it. In my opinion, this game is not just great, it's the greatest game ever made. If RE5 delivers as this one did, I will buy a 360 just for that.… Expand
  6. MiltonM.
    Aug 7, 2007
    9
    This is the first Re game that I have played and it was sweet the controls are almost flawles , the graphics are some of the best in the Wii , the character voice overs are great , this game is the second best game for Wii ...for now. I give it a solid -9.5.
  7. Andy
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    Best game yet I've purchased for the Wii. The controls are flawless; it's never been so much fun to aim and shoot - just like playing at an arcade. I never played the first version so everything is new to me, the small nuances like merchants and multiple weapons make this game incredibly addictive.
  8. MikaR.
    Aug 2, 2007
    10
    This game is as enjoyable on Wii as it was on Gamecube - and it is even more better in many aspects. The controls are just perfect. For a moment I considered Wii a bad purchase, but this game changed all that. Thank you Capcom, thank you Nintendo!
  9. IainC.
    Jul 31, 2007
    10
    WOW! I love this game, totally addicted to it. Played previous versions and could never get on with the knife but on the wii its as easy as dicing chicken! Blood and gore make it even better with great monsters to fight. Also you no longer have to get tape for the typewriter so can save freely - my biggest disagreement with old versions! This is a must have. Play with the curtains drawn, WOW! I love this game, totally addicted to it. Played previous versions and could never get on with the knife but on the wii its as easy as dicing chicken! Blood and gore make it even better with great monsters to fight. Also you no longer have to get tape for the typewriter so can save freely - my biggest disagreement with old versions! This is a must have. Play with the curtains drawn, lights off and volume up!… Expand
  10. TomD.
    Jul 30, 2007
    0
    Awful, controls make no sense, game play is bland, no edge, worst game I have played.
  11. Aaron
    Jul 26, 2007
    9
    This game is great. I'm having a blast. The only things lacking aremoving while you shoot and sliding sideways. If these were added it would be perfect!
  12. Alex
    Jul 25, 2007
    7
    I've never liked Resident Evil. in my opinion, its the number one series that Capcom should just kill and never speak of again. between the awful controls, horrible camera, boring graphics, terrible voice acting, and downright slow gameplay, Resident Evil is one of the series i hate the most. however, Resident Evil 4 is good. almost good enough to redem the enitre franchise. almost. I've never liked Resident Evil. in my opinion, its the number one series that Capcom should just kill and never speak of again. between the awful controls, horrible camera, boring graphics, terrible voice acting, and downright slow gameplay, Resident Evil is one of the series i hate the most. however, Resident Evil 4 is good. almost good enough to redem the enitre franchise. almost. there have been a number of improvements in this title. better controls (especially on the Wii Edition), decent graphics, a tolerable camera, likeable voice acting, and surprisingly good pacing make this the first Resident Evil title i'm proud to say i've played. but, in my opinion, there isn't really anything good enough about RE4 to call it the stand-out title of the new millenium. yes, it is the best game in the RE franchise, but that doesn't necesarrily mean its the best game i've ever played. its good enough to keep me hooked and liking it, but not good enough to make me terribly excited for RE5. and why is it still imposible to move AND shoot at the same time? is it really that difficult to make happen? Overall, 7.5 out of 10.… Expand
  13. JamesT.
    Jul 23, 2007
    10
    Not usual drawn into the purchase of shoot 'em ups i was amazed at how much fun this game was, controls are perfect in my opinion, and the difficulty curve throghout the game is great for challenging gameplay. Completed once, and now am thoroughly enjoying my second round, this ones keeping all of my other wii purchases in the shade.
  14. GeorgeY.
    Jul 18, 2007
    8
    My first system in over 10 years. My third Wii game purchase, and a great one. Haven't finished it yet but so far, I'm enjoying it.
  15. MarcR.
    Jul 16, 2007
    10
    This game is SWEET, as Peter from Family Guy would say. This is probably the first Wii game to really do the platform AND the controllers justice and is great stuff, it runs at a good pace, the difficulty ramps up evenly as you learn. The only gripes (and these really are minor things) are that you are too close to the main character as he walks around, so you can't see enough around This game is SWEET, as Peter from Family Guy would say. This is probably the first Wii game to really do the platform AND the controllers justice and is great stuff, it runs at a good pace, the difficulty ramps up evenly as you learn. The only gripes (and these really are minor things) are that you are too close to the main character as he walks around, so you can't see enough around him, and the landscapes are very confined, you can go up to an area you can see flat land, but an invisible wall blocks you, so it's not truely free roaming. But those really are miniscule issues compared to the rest of a great game.… Expand
  16. JoelT.
    Jul 16, 2007
    10
    Gameplay is perfect, that can help us wait until Umbrella Chronicles !!!!
  17. Ryencoke
    Jul 12, 2007
    3
    It's the same game you played on Gamecube or PS2. They just threw down the graphics to become top-notch PS1 graphics, and low end PS2 graphics. The gameplay is okay, very hard to get used to. Controller doesn't work all that swell. Game itself is excellent, just Wii needs to learn to make some good games with decent graphics.
  18. RickH.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    Splendid game, excellent adventure and gore on the Wii. The controls are good, a little tricky to pick up at first, but soon become 2nd nature. A bargain price in most outlets too, so I would recommend highly!
  19. SYC
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    This new Wii version is the DEFINITIVE version of one of the best games ever created. With all the best features and additions from both of the previous versions of RE4 plus the excellent new control scheme, this game is definately worth revisitng without hesitation. If you've never played before, then I reccommend you head down to the store and buy it immediately!
  20. A.M.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    So far, this is the best wii game to come out, and it may actually be the best game I have ever played!
  21. P.M.
    Jul 4, 2007
    9
    The game is pretty solid and well worth the cost. Its one of maybe 3 wii games that are must haves. Im not sure if you should buy it if you've already played it on another system but if your bored with the lack of good wii games out now its definately worth a buy. They incorporate the wii remote in a few cool ways like using the knife but i would have liked to see it used more.
  22. JosephW.
    Jun 28, 2007
    10
    I've played this game through on the cube, ps2, and now the wii and even thought the game is basicaly the exact same ps2 game without the load times. The improved controlls make it better than its ever been.
  23. MikeB.
    Jun 26, 2007
    10
    I have never played the GameCube version but I decide to pick this up. It is incredible I tried playing with both the GameCube and Wii controls (you can use either in this version) and the WiiMote defiantly improve game play. The lack of strafing make the controls a little awkward but it doesn
  24. Louis
    Jun 26, 2007
    10
    Definitly a MUST have for any RE fan ... !
  25. RupertA.
    Jun 26, 2007
    9
    Incredible! Being a veteran of FPS (First Person Shooter) games (Half-life 2, quake, doom, etc) and somehow having never played a Resident Evil game before, this game comes as a total pleasure. Unlike your standard FPS (shoot, walk, shoot, walk, hide, shoot), RE4 demands unique playing strategies. Enemies are fast, very scary, and come at you in huge numbers. As you realize you can't Incredible! Being a veteran of FPS (First Person Shooter) games (Half-life 2, quake, doom, etc) and somehow having never played a Resident Evil game before, this game comes as a total pleasure. Unlike your standard FPS (shoot, walk, shoot, walk, hide, shoot), RE4 demands unique playing strategies. Enemies are fast, very scary, and come at you in huge numbers. As you realize you can't fend them all of with your wimpy pistol, you run from house to house, escaping through windows and climbing up ladders, desperately searching for a way to outsmart them. I found the game surprisingly difficult until I started to think more strategically about the game environments. Unlike many FPS games, the scarcity of ammo in RE4 is not terribly frustrating. That's where melee attacks come in: kniving downed enemies helps conserve ammo and head-busting kicks come in a variety of juicy flavours. Gameplay is very immersive and flows seamlessly with the well-written and very well acted storyline. My only compaint is the lack of a strafe ability, and that you can't walk and shoot at the same time. This makes fighting in confined spaces very difficult at first. This is a MUST HAVE game for Wii owners and fans of the genre.… Expand
  26. asdfasdf
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    An excellent game for the wii compared to what is currently available. It's just as good or better than it was when if first came out for the 'cube.
  27. SashaM.
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    I was hesitant to pick this one up at first...I have the gamecube version and I'm quite happy using my wavebird controller and in-game laser sighted weapons. But make no mistake this IS the ultimate RE4 experience. The Wii controller allows for fast precise targeting (enemies have context sensitive hit zones) and the motion sensing controls are intuitive and responsive. Forget the I was hesitant to pick this one up at first...I have the gamecube version and I'm quite happy using my wavebird controller and in-game laser sighted weapons. But make no mistake this IS the ultimate RE4 experience. The Wii controller allows for fast precise targeting (enemies have context sensitive hit zones) and the motion sensing controls are intuitive and responsive. Forget the reviews knocking the seperate aiming and camera controls. The increased aiming speed allows plenty of time to re-center the camera. This game is FUN, still looks awesome and rivals most games on the market today.… Expand
  28. KevinC.
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    This is a GREAT game. Even though it is just a port of a several year old game, and it doesn't exactly push the system, this game is one of the best to be released for the Wii yet. The plot is well written and really brings you into the game. My only complaint is that the Wii's control scheme could have been used a lot better.
  29. KyleW.
    Jun 24, 2007
    10
    RE4 Wii edition is a terrific game it was good two years ago at its release, and it hasnt lost any of its luster today. lets talk about the new control scheme very well put together. most wii FPS games have their glitches here and there but not RE4. its a terrific switch and works perfectly for the type of fast reaction game that RE4 is. The controls allow pin point accuracy pulling off RE4 Wii edition is a terrific game it was good two years ago at its release, and it hasnt lost any of its luster today. lets talk about the new control scheme very well put together. most wii FPS games have their glitches here and there but not RE4. its a terrific switch and works perfectly for the type of fast reaction game that RE4 is. The controls allow pin point accuracy pulling off headshots is eiseir than ever before. and if uve played any resident evil game you know headshots are very nessesary. lets talk graphics.the graphics are very good but they dont push the wii graphic capabilities to the limit. and with the release of HD gaming the graphics for RE4 may not be as good as some games for other platforms. However the graphics are still very good. even if they werent the storyline would still make anyone want the game. one last thing the nice thing is if you dont like the new control scheme just simply plug in a classic controller or GCN controller and play from there. -hope you found this reveiw helpful.… Expand
  30. KenH.
    Jun 24, 2007
    10
    Easily the best version of RE4. I've played and beat RE4 on the Gamecube and the PS2, but this version destroys them both! The Wii-Remote is absolutely PERFECT for this game. If you've never played RE4 (or even if you have!) PICK THIS GAME UP! Seriously a steal at $29!
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#4 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#3 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    87
    Though they suffer a bit when things get hectic, the Wii-mote-enabled controls generally serve RE4 well: Aiming weapons, swiping your knife, and shaking off face-sucking nasties with real-world moves adds urgency to an already incredibly intense experience. [July 2007, p.82]
  2. Computer and Video Games
    93
    It has the looks, it has the compelling level design, and it has the scary bits. Check, then: this is Resident Evil 4 all over again, but slightly better.
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  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    94
    The most intense gaming experience on the Wii...It will consume you. [July 2007, p.80]
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