Two years later, Capcom's survival horror sequel still impresses, but is it made better on Wii?

User Rating: 9.5 | BioHazard 4: Wii Edition WII
By seaward12 | Review Date:
I always approach a review like this with some level of caution. The original Resident Evil 4 was an exceptional effort and little has changed in the two years since it debuted. But there it is, right? It's a two-year-old port with a handful of enhancements. How do you re-review that? The process wasn't nearly as difficult as it could've been. Our ratings scale exists to define our scores, and there's little doubt that RE4 remains as engaging, frightening and atmospheric as it was on 2005. Old or not, it's still great, and it deserves its place in Wii's top-tier of titles. The visuals aren't as impressive as they once were, true, but Wii owners do walk away with improved controls that enable a greater degree of shooting speed and accuracy, a true 16:9 widescreen mode and all the content extras of the PS2 build – all for a bargain price of $29.99. If you played the GameCube original, consider the Wii game the ultimate collector's edition – frankly, that's what it is; the culmination of the best from its predecessors with some added Wii improvements. And if you have never played RE4 before, consider the Wii release an absolute must-own experience.
The GCN original scored a 9.8 and the PS2 iteration and 9.5 in 2005. The Wii title is the best of the three, but it also arrives two years later, which is primarily why we've dropped the score. The fact is, while an amazing experience, RE4 does not push Wii in the same way it did GCN or PS2.


Presentation: The best from the GCN and PS2 versions with added Wii controls, but otherwise little has changed. 9.5/10

Graphics: Truly exceptional two years ago, but less so today. Beautiful art, whether it's character or level design. Textures show their age. Supports true 16:9 now. 8.5/10

Sound: Still atmospheric, although some villagers tend to repeat their one-liners too often. 9/10

Gameplay: Actually better with the Wii remote. Lots of variety in missions and challenges. Some waggle motions work well and others feel forced 9.5:10

Lasting Appeal: A robust 15-plus hour single-player affair with all the content extras of the PS2 iteration. 9.5/10

Overall: 9.5/10

My Verdict: Deffinately Buy It :)

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