Resident Evil 4 for Wii confirmed.

[KentaRawr!]

It's times like these (and when the PS2 version came out) that I wish I just didn't get it the instant it came out.

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RE4 Confirmed For Wii
First details on how you'll use the Wiimote.
by IGN Staff


April 4, 2007 - The Wii version of Resident Evil 4 was confirmed earlier today for inclusion in the elite "Worst Kept Secrets" club as Famitsu spilled the beans on the title in its latest issue. The Famitsu report comes following the game's appearance in retailer databases on two continents.

Titled Biohazard 4 Wii Edition in Japan (the RE series is known as Biohazard in its home country), this update promises full Wiimote support. The Wiimote is used to aim a targeting cursor in order to target and fire at your enemies. To reload, you hold down on the B trigger and shake the Wiimote. In case you were wondering, the built-in speaker is being programmed with a reload sound effect.

The Wiimote is also used for close-range attacks. When an enemy approaches, all you have to do is give the Wiimote a little of the shake-shake. The game automatically detects the direction of the enemy and makes Leon perform a knife attack. This move can also be used against trees and barrels.

The rest of the game has also been modified to take account of the Wii's unique controller. Interactive event scenes display the Wii buttons when prompting for input. Some events require that you shake the Wiimote.

The producers of the Wii version revealed to Famitsu that one of their goals is to allow families who play the Wii together to experience Resident Evil. The game will include "Easy" and "Amateur" difficulty settings, selectable from the start, that will make aiming easier and keep your life from depleting too fast.

Even if you're a RE pro, you'll probably want to take a look at the Wii version, especially if you didn't try out the PS2 version of the game. All the bonus elements that made it into the PS2 version are being included in the Wii release. That includes the "The Another Order" sequence, where you play as Ada.

And on top of all that is a first look at Umbrella Chronicles! A trailer for the first original Wii entry in the Resident Evil series (be sure and check out our separate preview) will be included with RE4 Wii Edition.

RE4 is set for Japanese Wii release on 5/31. While it hasn't officially been announced outside of Japan yet, its appearance in retailer databases late last week suggests that Wii players everywhere will get to experience this Capcom classic through a new control scheme.

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Examples of controls.

If I wasn't such a pansy when it comes to survival-horror games I'd definitely look into this. Of course, if I wasn't I would likely already have one version and be happy with it.

[TyphoonThaReapa]

Wii huh? Sounds tight! Can't wait.

[ljkkjlcm9]

it's funny, I recently borrowed this from my friend for the GC, but actually played it on my Wii, and was telling him how hard it was getting reuse to aiming with the control stick after using the Wii, and it'd be great if it was actually on the Wii... and then they decide to release it for the Wii after I beat it and such. Oh well

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[Red Phire]

If it has the PS2 extras with GC caliber graphics then it is an instant buy for me, if not.... then it's just a rental for me. I bought the GC version when it first came out and loved it and bought the PS2 version when it first went to GH and wow... it was a huge downgrade, also the controls didn't feel right.I was really used to the GC controller.

[Ishin Ookami]

I was actually not a fan of Resident Evil 4. the controls were almost exactly the same, save for the pseudo first person shooting controls. The battles were pretty uninspired, the story was awful, and the bosses very easy. I kept playing hoping it would get better, hoping something would happen that would make me see what all the fuss was about, but all I got was a Resident Contra game that had contra's gunplay themes with all of RE's prior flaws.

Now if we are talking a new Fatal Frame, then I'm definitely interested.

[The Fat Bioware Nerd]

Bah! I'd rather just get the Gamecube version and save thirty bucks.

[Dreddz]

What a rip if they charge you full price for this game, this should have a budget price of £20 in my opinion. If not, there practically adding £20 for a control scheme, which is not right.

[Slothy]

I don't see the controls adding much to the gameplay unless they add a better laser sight/permanent cross hair. That alone would fix the biggest flaw of any aiming system I've ever seen (not being able to see the laser on anything but enemies and shootable objects made aiming a massive pain). Unfortunately, I don't see it adding much besides that. The game isn't exactly fast paced, so if anything, Wii aiming will probably just make it even easier. The game was desigined for control sticks and something tells me it's going to really show once people have slightly better aiming controls.

[ljkkjlcm9]

For all you wondering....

The North American release date is June 25, 2007 with a retail price of only $29.95.

Additionally, the Wii version will support Dolby Pro Logic II and "true 16:9 widescreen"

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