Capcom's nail-biting final entry to its hugely popular horror franchise was a perfect example of how to breathe new life into a stagnating genre. Resident Evil 4 redefined the survival horror experience and saw our man of the...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at GameSpy
Let’s make one thing perfectly clear right off the bat: The Wii is the definitive platform upon which to play Resident Evil 4. With its inclusion of all of the special features from the previous games and the masterful calibration of the Wiimote, the...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at GameShark
Welcome to the third incarnation of one of the greatest games ever made. Somehow, someway, they’ve managed to improve upon what was already an almost-perfect gaming experience. The Wiimote and Nunchuk prove their worth in adventure games in an even...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Lawrence
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Resident Evil 4 became an instant classic after its 2005 GameCube release. The game reenergized the largely stagnant Resident Evil series by adding a heavy dose of action into the survival horror gameplay. Just like all good sequels, Resident Evil 4...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Gaming Target
Game Revolution
Resident Evil 4 was a spectacular game when it first came out, with amazing graphics for its mother system, the Nintendo Gamecube, contextually sensitive buttons and controls, and interactive cutscenes involving awesome knife fights, portentous plot...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Game Revolution
There are many things one can say about the survival horror series that sparked a genre almost single handedly. Most of those things would be true - deep character involvement, fascinating graphics, and of course, the thought provoking melodies that...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Cheat Code Central
The survival horror masterpiece that graced the GameCube and PlayStation 2 in 2005 is making an encore presentation on Wii. Leon returns to face hordes of infected villagers, chainsaw-wielding maniacs, and grotesque monsters all over again. But do Wii...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at GameTrailers
When Resident Evil 4 came out for the Nintendo GameCube in January 2005, it blew everyone’s expectations out of the water and presented us with something that has since been considered one of the greatest games not of just last generation, but ever...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Amped IGO
Like the rest of the world, we loved Resident Evil 4 more than we ever thought possible. A complete reinvention, it's what the series desperately needed after a number of spin-offs and lacklustre sequels threatened to destroy the saga. It shows how...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Gamestyle
Gamecritics
With its excellent pacing, gripping gameplay, tense and creepy atmosphere, and compelling over-the-shoulder camera, 2005's Resident Evil 4 has gained widespread recognition as one of the best videogames ever made. Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition features...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Gamecritics
GameZone
The Resident Evil franchise has been a favorite of mine for years. I always enjoyed the thrilling survival horror setup that had you jumping with every creak or noise in the game. I have played every release of the main series starting with the first...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at GameZone
Worth Playing
Resident Evil 4 is a game with a long history. Announced not too long after the release of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, RE4 was supposed to be the next "true" title in the Resident Evil franchise. The first version of Resident Evil 4 was a massive...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Worth Playing
Wii Advanced
If you’ve never heard of Resident Evil 4 before then you’ve been living under a rock. There’s simply no need to bother you with the obligatory introduction, as this is a game that needs no introduction: it simply rocks. Whether or not you’ve...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Wii Advanced
Console Game World
When Resident Evil 4 came out a few years ago for the GameCube (and later the PlayStation 2), it was hailed as one of the best games of the generation, both graphically and in gameplay. The game's radical departure from the classic Resident Evil formula...read the complete Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition review at Console Game World
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