bit-tech Shopping: Capcom Resident Evil 4 (GC)

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Years

Strengths: Stellar graphics, updated controls, 15-20 hour single player campaign, lots more action/fewer puzzles, new budget price

Weaknesses: No longer Gamecube exclusive, lacks PS2 extras, two discs, lacks true widescreen support, too easy

Summary: At this point you don't need me to tell you that Resident Evil 4 is a great game. The multiple "game of the year" honors given it by a host of magazines and online sites should be more than enough to warrant your interest. However, I've seen a number of reviews here saying weaknesses: none, and that simply isn't true. RE4 was supposed to remain exclusive to Gamecube (like REmake and RE Zero), but that didn't happen. PS2 owners can now enjoy all of the game play that Gamecube owners had with additional unlockable weapons and character costumes as well as a new five-hour "Separate Ways" campaign through the main story with Ada Wong. Although the graphics clearly aren't as good on PS2, you do get true widescreen support and a slightly more challenging game play experience (because ammo isn't nearly as plentiful in the PS2 port). The only other big difference between the two is that the Gamecube original has now dropped to just $20 new at most stores. RE4 is an excellent game that you should definitely own. If you just own PS2 or Gamecube, go ahead and buy it for that system. However, players owning both machines will probably want to opt for the newer PS2 port. The extra five-hours of game play are definitely worth the PS2's small graphics penalty.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Year

Strengths: great sounds,great voices,tons of action,great targeting system,and pretty much every thing ese

Weaknesses: nothing

Summary: This game is the best game i have ever played. It is my vavorite game. I can play it for hour on top of hours it is the best game ever made. Capcom did a great job creating this game. The sound is amazing. There is tons of action and I mean tons. The graphics are amazing. I suggest this game to anyone

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2

Strengths: -graphics-sound-story

Weaknesses: -none

Summary: This game is amazing. It is the bst game i have ever played. I can not find even one thing that should be improved. Do not get the ps2 version it is bad. They made the graphics worse, not as many enemies, it has slowdowns.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3

Strengths: Amazing graphics, top-notch story and action, revamped RE control system

Weaknesses: None

Summary: Resident Evil 4 is one of the best looking games on the Gamecube and the best looking Resident Evil game yet. Every aspect of the game looks amazing, and the sound and voice acting are equally as impressive. The controls have been revamped, with an over-the-shoulder camera system, revised item management, and free-aiming controls. The story is extremely well done, with good pacing and plot points throughout. It's the best Resident Evil game. Without question.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Great graphics, presentation, new control scheme, over the back camera angle.

Weaknesses: Does not contain bonuses that PS2 version has, aiming could be better, not as scary as the old RE games.

Summary: Capcom kind of ran out of steam with the Resident Evil franchise but they reinvented the fourth installment for the Gamecube, and in my opinion, it's the best one yet. The graphics, sound and presentation are some of the best of this console generation. The new analog control scheme and camera angle make a world of difference. There were so many times in the old games where I would die because the D-pad controls were so bad. The only gripe (which is minor) is that RE4 is not quite as scary as the old games. It's filled with more non-stop action moments but contains less of the "dogs crashing through the window" moments that make you jump out of your seat. If I had to choose between the Gamecube or PS2 version, I would probably get the Gamecube due to the better graphics. The PS2 version has some extra items, costumes and extra missions but I believe this (GC) was how RE4 was meant to be played.