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Resident Evil 4 is widely considered to be one of the best games of the last generation, if not of all time. And it's not exactly hard to see why.
The story of Leon Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley, paved the way for one of the most memorable gaming experiences ever. Now re-released for the Wii, it's a perfect opportunity for anyone yet to play through the game to try it out for themselves.
Plot-wise, it's identical to the Gamecube and PS2 versions. Leon's journey to rescue the kidnapping-prone Ashley and to uncover the reasons behind the violence of the villagers and general sinisterness, takes the player through some highly memorable locations, such as an enormous castle with its hidden traps, grand hallways and gigantic (slightly too frisky) statues, and a mine complete with on-rails cart-action. It really is quite spectacular.
Graphically it's about the same as the Gamecube version, and although they could be considered slightly dated compared to some of the more technically proficient games out there today, they still stand up remarkably well. Some of the special effects on offer (such as fire) are particularly nice to look at.
As well as offering Wii-players the previously PS2 version-exclusive Ada Wong missions, the biggest addition to this particular version is the controls. The Wii-mote is used remarkably well, with aiming and shooting being both instinctive and really quite effortless to pull off. It works exactly how you'd want it to, with holding the B trigger and aiming the Wii-mote at the screen causing Leon to do the same with his gun. It's an incredibly satisfying experience, especially when you execute that oh so perfect head-shot.
And that is what makes Resi 4 so damn enjoyable - the guns. The sheer joy that goes with lining up an enemy in your sights before pulling the trigger is unparalleled. The camera angles that have been implemented are also nigh-on perfect, with just the right balance between practicality and suspense to go with the glorious action. And this is indeed one suspenseful game. The little jump that you'll get when a villager or other - far nastier - enemy reaches out from just where you can't see and grabs you is something of a joy as well, especially when a well-timed counter-attack from Leon either sends them flying back, or nicely removes them of their head.
Resident Evil 4 is a masterpiece - there are no two ways about it, and now with the Wii version it's arguably even better than ever. The sheer brilliance on offer is simply unrivalled anywhere else in many people's eyes, and is an absolutely essential purchase to any gamer.
If you somehow managed to miss out on it before, make sure you buy it now. You won't regret it.
The story of Leon Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley, paved the way for one of the most memorable gaming experiences ever. Now re-released for the Wii, it's a perfect opportunity for anyone yet to play through the game to try it out for themselves.
Plot-wise, it's identical to the Gamecube and PS2 versions. Leon's journey to rescue the kidnapping-prone Ashley and to uncover the reasons behind the violence of the villagers and general sinisterness, takes the player through some highly memorable locations, such as an enormous castle with its hidden traps, grand hallways and gigantic (slightly too frisky) statues, and a mine complete with on-rails cart-action. It really is quite spectacular.
Graphically it's about the same as the Gamecube version, and although they could be considered slightly dated compared to some of the more technically proficient games out there today, they still stand up remarkably well. Some of the special effects on offer (such as fire) are particularly nice to look at.
As well as offering Wii-players the previously PS2 version-exclusive Ada Wong missions, the biggest addition to this particular version is the controls. The Wii-mote is used remarkably well, with aiming and shooting being both instinctive and really quite effortless to pull off. It works exactly how you'd want it to, with holding the B trigger and aiming the Wii-mote at the screen causing Leon to do the same with his gun. It's an incredibly satisfying experience, especially when you execute that oh so perfect head-shot.
And that is what makes Resi 4 so damn enjoyable - the guns. The sheer joy that goes with lining up an enemy in your sights before pulling the trigger is unparalleled. The camera angles that have been implemented are also nigh-on perfect, with just the right balance between practicality and suspense to go with the glorious action. And this is indeed one suspenseful game. The little jump that you'll get when a villager or other - far nastier - enemy reaches out from just where you can't see and grabs you is something of a joy as well, especially when a well-timed counter-attack from Leon either sends them flying back, or nicely removes them of their head.
Resident Evil 4 is a masterpiece - there are no two ways about it, and now with the Wii version it's arguably even better than ever. The sheer brilliance on offer is simply unrivalled anywhere else in many people's eyes, and is an absolutely essential purchase to any gamer.
If you somehow managed to miss out on it before, make sure you buy it now. You won't regret it.
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Resident Evil 4 is widely considered to be one of the best games of the last generation, if not of all time. And it's not exactly hard to see why.
The story of Leon Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley, paved the way for one of the most memorable gaming experiences ever. Now re-released for the Wii, it's a perfect opportunity for anyone yet to play through the game to try it out for themselves.
Plot-wise, it's identical to the Gamecube and PS2 versions. Leon's journey to rescue the kidnapping-prone Ashley and to uncover the reasons behind the violence of the villagers and general sinisterness, takes the player through some highly memorable locations, such as an enormous castle with its hidden traps, grand hallways and gigantic (slightly too frisky) statues, and a mine complete with on-rails cart-action. It really is quite spectacular.
Graphically it's about the same as the Gamecube version, and although they could be considered slightly dated compared to some of the more technically proficient games out there today, they still stand up remarkably well. Some of the special effects on offer (such as fire) are particularly nice to look at.
As well as offering Wii-players the previously PS2 version-exclusive Ada Wong missions, the biggest addition to this particular version is the controls. The Wii-mote is used remarkably well, with aiming and shooting being both instinctive and really quite effortless to pull off. It works exactly how you'd want it to, with holding the B trigger and aiming the Wii-mote at the screen causing Leon to do the same with his gun. It's an incredibly satisfying experience, especially when you execute that oh so perfect head-shot.
And that is what makes Resi 4 so damn enjoyable - the guns. The sheer joy that goes with lining up an enemy in your sights before pulling the trigger is unparalleled. The camera angles that have been implemented are also nigh-on perfect, with just the right balance between practicality and suspense to go with the glorious action. And this is indeed one suspenseful game. The little jump that you'll get when a villager or other - far nastier - enemy reaches out from just where you can't see and grabs you is something of a joy as well, especially when a well-timed counter-attack from Leon either sends them flying back, or nicely removes them of their head.
Resident Evil 4 is a masterpiece - there are no two ways about it, and now with the Wii version it's arguably even better than ever. The sheer brilliance on offer is simply unrivalled anywhere else in many people's eyes, and is an absolutely essential purchase to any gamer.
If you somehow managed to miss out on it before, make sure you buy it now. You won't regret it.
The story of Leon Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley, paved the way for one of the most memorable gaming experiences ever. Now re-released for the Wii, it's a perfect opportunity for anyone yet to play through the game to try it out for themselves.
Plot-wise, it's identical to the Gamecube and PS2 versions. Leon's journey to rescue the kidnapping-prone Ashley and to uncover the reasons behind the violence of the villagers and general sinisterness, takes the player through some highly memorable locations, such as an enormous castle with its hidden traps, grand hallways and gigantic (slightly too frisky) statues, and a mine complete with on-rails cart-action. It really is quite spectacular.
Graphically it's about the same as the Gamecube version, and although they could be considered slightly dated compared to some of the more technically proficient games out there today, they still stand up remarkably well. Some of the special effects on offer (such as fire) are particularly nice to look at.
As well as offering Wii-players the previously PS2 version-exclusive Ada Wong missions, the biggest addition to this particular version is the controls. The Wii-mote is used remarkably well, with aiming and shooting being both instinctive and really quite effortless to pull off. It works exactly how you'd want it to, with holding the B trigger and aiming the Wii-mote at the screen causing Leon to do the same with his gun. It's an incredibly satisfying experience, especially when you execute that oh so perfect head-shot.
And that is what makes Resi 4 so damn enjoyable - the guns. The sheer joy that goes with lining up an enemy in your sights before pulling the trigger is unparalleled. The camera angles that have been implemented are also nigh-on perfect, with just the right balance between practicality and suspense to go with the glorious action. And this is indeed one suspenseful game. The little jump that you'll get when a villager or other - far nastier - enemy reaches out from just where you can't see and grabs you is something of a joy as well, especially when a well-timed counter-attack from Leon either sends them flying back, or nicely removes them of their head.
Resident Evil 4 is a masterpiece - there are no two ways about it, and now with the Wii version it's arguably even better than ever. The sheer brilliance on offer is simply unrivalled anywhere else in many people's eyes, and is an absolutely essential purchase to any gamer.
If you somehow managed to miss out on it before, make sure you buy it now. You won't regret it.