If there's a graphical difference there, I don't see one bit of it.

Definitely going to rent it to see if the control scheme makes it better, but yeah it more or less looks EXACTLY the same.

Still one of the better looking games this or next gen.

Graphically, I can't tell the difference. And I even jumped over to gametrailers and blew that sucker up to fill my screen. Gameplay, it looks more interesting on the Wii, but the only time I've played one thus far, I played that shooting game on Wii Sports, and I actually had a tought time with it. The sensetivity was all wonkey. I'd aim at a point on the screen, but my reticle would end up somewhere completely different. If Capcom doesn't have that problem, this game will be awesome.

What's up with the lack of decapitation, though? Lose your balls, Capcom? Wanna borrow mine? They're made of brass.

But have they tweaked the graphics at all? Just because we have all those games on the VC, doesn't mean they're going to have the upgraded graphics. It seems the port is more to have the Wii-mote experience.

No decapitation in the Japanese version, it will be back in the Wii US release.

"but seeing as most Wii games to date have looked like a Cube game that was vomited on and the left dying in a gutter"

Huh???

Cheap ports and uninspired mini games. Seems like the Gamecube all over again.

RE4 was fine. Not fine enough to pay twice for just because of gimmick controls.

I have a Wii right now, but with the lack of decent first party titles and overabundance of cheap / rushed third party ports, my patience is really starting to wear thin.

The difference is that the Wii knows Japanese, while the Cube doesn't.

Didn't Capcom say they didn't touch the graphics?

The wii version has 480p and true widescreen support. It also has the gamecbe graphical standard and content of the ps2 version plus a couple of exclusive additions.

Capcom REALLY wants people to buy this game again.

Might be worth it for me... I picked it up on the PS2 and the Wii version is a graphical update for me... though I'm disappointed that they didn't bother to update the graphics at least a bit.

Nice.

I for one am going to buy the game again, just because I can imagine aiming will be a lot easier.

Gonna rack me up some insane scores in the merc mode. XD

No decapitation? Screw the Wii version.

I often miss details in graphic quality, but i can't see any diffrent between the two. I don't know if that was intended, but i'd like to see a comparison between a original GC game, and a Wii game. Like if they ever make a Eternal Darkness for the Wii, compare that to the GC.

That's a shame...Thought they'd at least update the graphics a little bit.

The graphics on the Wii are way more japanese.

I'm sick of the rediculous mania over the Wii as if the 'system' is revolutionary. The system as you can see by this video is nothing speical at all. It's the controller studpid. And not even that, its the fact that the controller was packaged as standard. If the wii mote was packed in as standard with the 360 or PS3 then it would have had the same effect but with far superior graphics.
The Wii is not special. The 'approach' is everything.

I would love to see the ps2 version beside those.

Wait! I see the difference! There's a little green/white/red circle on the Wii Screen!

I win!.... yeah...

Well... as long as it stayed the same and didn't get... worse?

As for "Poita", you don't even get it man, give it up. Heh. Stick to your 360/PS3 and don't bother the Wii fans with your opinions.

@Poita:

Sssshhhh... You'll only anger the mob...

Wait, there coming! Every man for themselves! You're on your own, partner!

'"but seeing as most Wii games to date have looked like a Cube game that was vomited on and the left dying in a gutter"

Huh???'

Exactly what I was thinking. Twilight Princess might look like a Gamecube title that was vomited on and left dying in the gutter, but if I really dig into that big library of Wii games I find a whole bunch of rushed ports and low-budget titles that look like PS1 games my dog shat out after eating too much corn.

But hey, Nintendo has a nifty controller. Given that games on all three of the new consoles are just sequels, clones, or knockoffs, and most people don't have HDTVs, a pointy controller is still a better gimmick. Hell, that's why I have a Wii and no plans to buy a PS3 or 360.

I've never so much as touched this game on any system. I can't wait to see it on the Wii, as long as the decapitation is back. (I hate censorship.) But as someone else said, I can't tell the difference, especially with the video downgrading. I'll just rent the GC game after I try the Wii game and decide for myself. But since I've never touched the game, I think its reputation justifies $30 for the Wii.

If you focus on Leon's bicep, it seems to me like the Gamecube textures are superior. Also, the Wii is a bit more washed out in terms of lighting. Just a bit.

@whitehawk:
You must've missed the post by mikeluisortega. Even the PS2 and GameCube versions of RE4 in Japan lacked decapitation. This was to avoid CERO's Z rating (18+) and to keep a D rating (17+).
Beheading won't earn an AO (18+) from ESRB, so the game was able to keep that at an M rating (17+) in America.

@Poita:
i found your rant to be rather incoherent
but if you look at anything in general, nothing is revolutionary.

Wii fans, find some rope and let's start a lynching

@Link_the_Collector:
@supabeast:
You guys seem to have missed the meaning of Plunkett's comment. What he meant by that is that a lot of Wii games have looked FAR WORSE than your average GameCube game. Some could even make early PS2 games look like they belonged on 360/PS3.

While graphics are not the Wii's strongpoint (compared to 360 and PS3, anyways), it seems many developers still aren't utilizing it to at least GameCube-level of visuals.

@MarkPhoenix:
This is more or less the experience I've had since buying my Wii too. I bought it at launch and was mega excited to get it, but almost everything has been a disappointment so far. I still really want something to justify all the hope I had but so far nothing is looking to do it.

As for RE4, I never got around to buying the PS2 version, so I might end up buying this. If you play the Gamecube version on a standard TV it's not an issue but since it doesn't support anamorphic widescreen on an HDTV you have to play it in a tiny, tiny little box. Unless the controls are absolutely broken it might be worth it to be able to see what's going on.

You do all realize that the PC port of this was in such bad shape it was almost unplayable. The fact that it doesn't look worse than the gamecube version is a miracle considering that. However merely not destroying something isnt really good enough these days though I find it strange that people blame Nintendo and not the developer for making the port a carbon copy with waggle.

I hate to say it.....but the gamecube version looks superior to the Wii version. I agree that it does look alot more faded and washed out on the wii version, but there something just really off putting about it when compared to the cube version.

I missed out on RE4 when I had a cube, so Im looking forward to picking it up for me Wii.

I love my Wii, my disappointment is toward the developers not getting their acts together after a fucking half a year and putting out something good.

I blame the developers for being unimaginative hacks, not Nintendo.

my wii is mostly a dust collector right now, which is sad, cuz i loved the gamecube (and the n64 before that). zelda is the only game worth owning so far. super paper mario was fun for the first 5 hours, then dull as hell for the last 15 hours. the rest is just mostly crap. i realize that most games suck for all systems, but, really, it's been like 8 months? the most exciting game to come out this year i already own. i'm having more fun playing all the ps2 games that are now 20 to 30 bucks.

@BPMΩ: Oops, I guess I did.

I'm sure it wouldn't be so cheap if they actually went back and did anything other than change the controls.

1. This is a port and a very badly done one.

2. You cant really compare graphics of these two. Give me two TVs a gamecube and a Wii and I will tell you the difference.

@Tisteldun: So...a port that looks identical to the original game, and comes with some new features and add-ons...is a bad port?

Hm.

The system's been out less than a year and most developers are just starting on real Wii games now that their "GC projects moved to Wii" are released.

I don't think the past few months are any indication of the system's future in terms of game quality. I'd be willing to bet few if any third party developers put their nuts in Wii's basket before it became huge.

But no one's going to listen to me anyway, so by all means, continue the hysterics.

killer app!!

Is it me or was the targeting reticule squarely on the wine bottle and missed.

Here's where the anti-nintendo fans come in.

"But, it looks the same, thats not next generation."

Who cares if they looks the same. Clearly the RE4 NGC is going to be a directors cut in the Wii. Updated graphics, new controls, ect. But given how the NGC one already looked amazing, do you really care?

The last generation to this one has been the smallest technological jump in hardware ever. Seen God of War lately? THAT looks like a PS3 game.

The point? Who cares, They both look amazing.

Oh, and on one more note. The Wii one isn't released yet is it? Expect fricken fine tuning.

So we get to pay twice to play exactly the same game with no discernable improvements except the Wii-mote? Wow, Nintendo really knows how to milk our wallets.

If I may add ... targeting reticule makes the the game feel less immersive.

@Poita: You know i got a 360 cause in that moment getting a wii was too expensive here in mexico ($500) and i dont have any HD device and i was expecting a lot of the 360 and then after i got some good games (gears, dead rising) well they look very good but there are the same titles ive played this last 10 years maybe the graphics are HD but there are the same titles, when i got the wii i dindt knew what to expect but it turns to be a very nice console, a fresh air after lots and lots of FPS and racing and GTAs copycats, now the 360 is catching dust only play GH2 every saturday, and the nice amount of titles that i got for the wii keep me playing every day, not hours but a nice enjoyable 45min a day...

@BPMΩ:
Isn't it weird, over ten years since the series began, the Japanese version of Resident Evil would be censored, while the US version is not. I remember reading EGM back in the day comparing Biohazard with Resident Evil and how much more gory the Japanese version was... The Japanese rating system is damn harsh.

The lack of wiimote sniping pisses me off. What's the point of motion controls in this game if you don't use motion controls for aiming?

@Poita: I think the backlash is moreover for the fact that a two year old GC game is being ported with new controls and content from the PS2 version.

Right now this seems to be not one of those "The Wii can't handle better graphics than this!" moments are more like the Ubisoft "Take a popular GC game, slap on new controls and resell it" moments.

People keep on thinking that the game's supposed to be like the jump from Ninja Gaiden Black to Ninja Gaiden Sigma when really it's just a cash in....

but will it have individually rendered hairs?

@dirkxxdiggler:

Seriously, get the fucking facts straight. It's not just you, but I'm sick of everyone blaming Nintendo for everything that's on their system. Capcom ported the game, Nintendo only licenses it.

Looks a bit sharper. Nothing crazy.I am going to buy it anyway... I love me some RE4.

@Indy_aka_Rex:

Who said you didn't aim with th Wiimote? Thats pretty much the entire point of this port, Wiimote aim, am I not correct? Oh, and Wiimote shanking.

@dirkxxdiggler: Yes. You pay twice. Because...you're literally forced to re-buy it if you had the Cube version. The police show up at your house with guns and everything.

And yes, no improvements from the Cube version. Especially not all that extra content from the PS2 version that wasn't on the Cube.

Yes, Nintendo is milking your wallets. Via Capcom.

You've figured out the grand conspiracy at work here.

This game is going to be great with the Gun attachment. Nintendo where is the shotgun we seen at E3?

Cmon guys this is only 30 bones,clams, and also like someone said before decapitation is included for the USA! :)

Still think this is the best Resident Evil thus far, and will play it again and again

@Marasai:

Not "true widescreen" support if, by "true widescreen" it will fit the entire screen without being stretched. It has a 5% underscan, as do all Wii games outside of Zelda and Wii Sports. So no, not "true" widescreen and I wish one of these companies would get sued for making that claim.

Oh, and...two gamecubes duct taped together? hell, like mentioned above, I haven't seen a single game even outclass the gamecube, excluding widescreen and progressive scan.

More like, one Gamecube, duct taped to itself and kicked in the junk.

@TOCATL:

And what games are "Dead Rising" exactly like? What games have you played "over and over" again that are just like Dead Rising? Dead Rising was an incredible game and an incredibly unique game. Don't insult a title just to prop up a different console. Because, if you want to talk about games you've played over and over again, give Zelda a try. They don't even bother writing a new story. They just recycle the same plot time and time again.

I haven't played RE4 since the original GC release. I always wanted to check out the new content on the PS2 version, but, being one with sense, chose to buy a game I've never played instead. That being said, I've since removed RE4 from my library, I plan on picking this version up, just to replay it with some new little bits.

Anyway, using (relatively) low-quality, blocky Flash video to compare the two is just silly. I'd rather have high-quality jpegs side-by-side. Besides, we have no idea how the video was collected (s-video on the cube? component on the wii? same brightness and color saturation? same intermediary encoding?).

Doesn't matter. RE4 was one of the best looking games of the last generation. I'd rather play a goregeous old game than a half-assed new one.

@InsomniaBob:
The port it self is badly done yes but you cannot judge the graphics based on this video alone

@Huginn: you know it comes out in about a week. Doubt they are going ot be doing any fine tunning lol. sad nintendo fans lol.