If you’re reading this right now, you’ve either played some iteration
of Resident Evil 4, and maybe beaten between 1 and 100 times, or you’ve
never played the game. Either way, this version of the game is a must
buy for everyone.
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition is a remake of the GameCube and PS2
versions. It takes the best of both versions and adds a new control
scheme into the mix. You could say that this is the Collector’s
Edition, if you’d like.
The main highlight of this game is the new controls. It plays almost
exactly the same as the previous versions, but instead of having to use
the analog stick to aim your weapon, you get a reticule on screen
that’s controlled by the Wii remote. When you’re running around the
reticule will appear gray, but once you go into the aiming mode, by
holding the B trigger, it’ll turn green. When you pass over an object
you can shoot, an enemy or maybe a giant padlock on a door, it’ll turn
red meaning something will happen if you shoot it. This control style
works well, and is very intuitive, but it makes the game a bit easier
than the older versions. There are also new action commands that take
place during the cut scenes that might involve swinging the Wii remote
or simply pressing A and B together. You can also control the game with
the GameCube controller, and the Classic controller.
As I stated earlier, this version takes the best from both the GameCube
and PS2 versions of the games, and compiles them together into one nice
little package. You get the graphics engine from the GameCube version,
which had better lighting and didn’t have pre-rendered cut scenes, and
you get all the bonus content from the PS2 version, like the Separate
Ways mission with Ada Wong. Altogether, it makes this the ultimate
version of the game.
The graphics are still quite good, even after 2 years, but they do
start to show their age. Everything in the game is beautifully detailed
and the lighting is magnificent. The soundtrack is wonderful, and sets
the mood perfectly. It can be atmospheric or intense, and always gives
you the vibe it’s sending off. There are still some pesky camera angles
that make it feel awkward sometimes, which is something Capcom should
have tried to fix, at least a little bit. The story in the game is also
very deep and the characters are very believable. Resident Evil 4: Wii
Edition is the same Resident Evil 4 you’ve played before, but the new
controls make it feel like a fresh experience. Plus, the 30 dollar
price makes this game warrant a purchase from any Wii owner or Resident
Evil fan.
