Biohazard 4 (2005) (VG)

Directors:

Kuniomi Matsushita
Shinji Mikami

Writers:

Eric Bailey (script translation: PlayStation 2 version)
David Crislip (script translation: PlayStation 2 version)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Evil evolves

Plot:

Six years after the viral outbreak that destroyed Racoon City, former police officer Leon S. Kennedy...

Plot Keywords:

Village | Police | Force | Agent | Pistol

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Paul Mercier	...	Leon Scott Kennedy / Merchant (voice: English version)
Carolyn Lawrence	...	Ashley Graham (voice: English version)
Rino Romano	...	Luis Sera (voice: English version)
Sally Cahill	...	Ada Wong (voice: English version)
Salli Saffioti	...	Ingrid Hunnigan (voice: English version)
Rene Mujica	...	Ramon Salazar (voice: English version)
Jim Ward	...	Jack Krauser (voice: English version)
Jesse Corti	...	Bitores Mendez (voice: English version)
Michael Gough	...	Osmund Saddler (voice: English version)
Richard Waugh	...	Albert Wesker (voice: English version)
Ward E. Sexton	...	Title Call (voice: English version)
Alex Mendoza	...	Villagers / Zealots (voice: English version)
Carol Bach y Rita	...	Villagers / Zealots (voice: English version) (as Carol Bach-Y-Rita)
Carlos Carrasco	...	Villagers / Zealots (voice: English version)

Also Known As:

Resident Evil 4 (International: English title) (USA)
Biohazard 4: Wii Edition (Japan) (reissue title)
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition (USA) (reissue title)

Country:

Japan

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:MA | Ireland:15 | Germany:18 | South Korea:18 | Ireland:18 (Nintendo Wii version) | France:-18 | UK:15 | USA:M

Filming Locations:

Spain

Company:

Capcom Company

Trivia:

This is the first Resident Evil game to feature Pro Logic II surround sound.

Goofs:

Factual errors: Leon is shown continually throwing his combat knife during cut-scenes and accurately hitting his targets. The type of knife he's using is designed for close quarters combat. It would be impossible to throw a close-quarters combat knife because it's too heavy between the handle and blade, it's not aerodynamically shaped or evenly balanced between handle and blade and would never effectively hit any of his targets.

Quotes:

Leon S. Kennedy: [after Ada grables up and motor boat goes out of control briefly] Women!

Movie Connections:

References Aliens (1986)

Serious Contender for Game Of The Year

I always loved the idea of the Resident Evil games, the settings, the story lines and the atmosphere, but the games were getting repetitive, and simply the control system was plain annoying, you never truly felt involved.

I knew Resident Evil 4 was going to be a change, but what a change, if there has ever been a comeback for a gaming series then this is it. I don't care about people saying, oh there are no zombies etc.. all i know is the enemies in this game are simply better, and a whole lot of fun to fight against, the control system is a revelation, making perfect use of the control pad in what is essentially an FPS. The enemies have amazing AI, wherever you can go, they can, you will feel like you're fighting them for real, their animations are astounding, shoot them in the leg, they react exactly how would expect them to. The weapons are so satisfying, you will get such a buzz from using them.

The graphics -- i've been upgrading my PC to super levels to play Half Life 2 etc.. graphics that will blow your face away, who would have thought the Gamecube could give a visual experience to rival anything on the PC.. these are the best console graphics ever, at times you feel like you're playing an FMV, i'm being serious. The art design of this game is something only the Japanese game makers could do, there is more visual invention than any movie.

i don't normally like scary games, but this game was just too fun to miss out on, there are moments when you will get your heart beating, for once there is a real feeling of survival horror, the concept of Resident Evil has finally been fulfilled.

my only complaint is maybe the game is too short, well 20 hrs isn't short just right for this type of game, and well it was just so addictive i couldn't put it down, so really it isn't a short game, but you're having such a great time it just flies by.. even still Capcom have added some bonus games, that are actually worth your time, and will add a few more hours to it all.. i'd say a healthy 30hrs is there.

anyway -- unmissable, simply amazing. the Gamecube has few titles, but the ones that shine, really take some beating.. and although it will be coming out on the PS2 at the end of this year, Res Evil 4, is yet another strong reason for getting a Cube. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 9.7/10