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Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition (2007)

Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition cover
Developer
Capcom Production Studio 4
Publisher
Capcom
Platforms
Wii, Wii U
Genres
Shooter, Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 33 player ratings
Main story
about 24 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

The definitive survival horror shooter reimagined for Wii's motion controls, blending dread and relentless third-person combat.

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About

Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition includes the bonus content from the PlayStation 2 version and introduces several changes to accommodate the Wii Remote's motion controls. The aiming system features a larger reticle that changes from green to red when targeting an enemy, replacing the original narrow laser sight. A “quick knife” command is added, allowing automatic targeting of the nearest enemy or object, and motion-sensitive quick-time events supplement traditional button prompts. Visually, the game is comparable to the original GameCube version and generally improves upon the lower-resolution graphics of the PlayStation 2 release. However, a few graphical elements—such as low-detail herb models—appear to be carried over from the PS2 version. The Wii Edition also supports the classic controller, restoring traditional controls and the original laser sight aiming. Additional differences include a lower overall difficulty and slightly faster animations for Leon’s actions.

Screenshots

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