Resident Evil 4 (GameCube)

Reviewed by Anonymous on July 24th, 2006

Resident Evil 4 truly is one of the best video games ever!! I had my reservations about this game when I first heard about it (being a huge RE fan), but there wasn't anything I should've been worried about. The game has a perfect mix of action and suspense to cater for both new gamer and hardcore RE fans, as well as utilising the Gamecube's awesome specs to create an extremely good looking (and sounding) game. It has long-playing value, since it takes roughly 20 hours to finish, not to mention the additional features. If there's any reason to buy a gamecube, look no further!!!

What more can I say - Resident Evil 4 brings a tiring series back to the genre it once created and ruled!!! A+++++

Reviewed by Jesse from New Zealand on May 1st, 2005

Resident Evil 4 is a brilliant game! i was going to sell my gamecube before i even knew it existed, but when i found out about resident evil 4 i thought the only reason to keep a gamecube is for resident evil 4!!

The graphics were absolutely excellent! i.e when you shoot them in the face, they grab on to there face and scream....AAAAAhhhh!! and when they do that you run up and boot!! them in the face and there head smashes to pieces!! :]....very gory!!!

it also takes ages to finish and a good variety of different monsters including the cave giant!! overall easily a 10 out of 10!!!!

Reviewed by Liz from Auckland, NZ on April 17th, 2005

Resident Evil 4 is everything I expected. Such an awesome game the graphics detail characters more, your environments look more realistic and your enemies are far by harder than your usual zombies.

I loved everything about it, it steps away from your original methods of playing (from the original Resident Evil games) but that's what makes this game so unique. I recommend this game to anyone who is a Resident Evil fan, if you haven't played it yet then I suggest you get out there and do so!!!

So action-packed the voice acting is awesome and boy does Leon look so good, he's not that wimp anymore trust me!!! Faced with so many challenges, it took me a while to finish the game (aprox 18hrs) but I purposely took my time playing it so I could enjoy it more. I've beaten the game but never before have I found myself so excited to play the game again. I found myself on the edge of my seat most of the time while playing it but also found myself jumping up and down when enemies approached.

Being such a big fan of all Resident Evil games I would have to say this game is PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!!! 10 out of 10

Reviewed by Jared from Hamilton, NZ on March 24th, 2005

I can't start without thanking GPStore for their supreme service, without it I would likely still be waiting for this game.

Triple A service guys!!

Now about this game...

What can I say that hasn't been said 100 times before, this game is incredible, I have mixed feelings for those of you who don't yet own this game or have just ordered it.

My first feeling is that of pity, because you should not have delayed buying it.

My second feeling is that of envy, because those of you that are yet to receive it, will be able to relish the first few hours of this game like I did, and will never be able to again.

I haven't finished the game (which makes sense considering it's roughly 20 hours) and I'm going to try and stall it out as long as possible.

A fantastic game from Capcom, and hopefully a wonderful sign of things to come.

To sum it up in one word, I'd say "outstanding".

Reviewed by Daniel from Behind you on March 24th, 2005

Man this games the bomb, how did they do it, every resident evil gets better, in gameplay, in graphics + in story. I fully recommend this game, infact buying a gamecube just for this game is worth it, you will never get a gaming experience like this!! I think this could be the game of the year! Forget about getting this in PS2, it will not be as good as getting it on gamecube I promise you that! (maybe if it was on xbox it would.)

Reviewed by Edric from Auckland, NZ on March 7th, 2005

This is the best game on the cube! This is the best game for any system!! this is just the best game ever!!

It has the best graphics ever! It's so good that you might even get eaten becuase of admiring the scenery! It happened to me the first time i played it...

The AI are so intelligent, you chuck a dynamite at them thy'll chuck it back. They will dodge your bullets and run for cover.

It is realistic. Shot them in the legs then they fall over then finish them off by breaking there neck!!

This game got me sweating, swearing and screaming alot!! It is so bloody scary and it is very violent. If it were made a movie it would probably be banned. This game is just absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by Simon from Auckland, NZ on January 28th, 2005

Resident Evil 4 is a survival horror game like no other. This game plays its part after the event in Raccoon city. Umbrella Corp is finished and there is no more T-virus to be seen again. This time the US presidents daughter has been kidnapped and it's up to the scret agent Leon S. Kennedy (From RE2) to save her.

The graphics are amazing. At the moment you start it looks like a CGI animated scene but it isn't. The graphics look amazing from up close and far away views.

The gameplay is the best part. Showing the enemy AI with more human like behaviour which mean you have to strategise enemy movement. Also shooting in certain areas of the enemies body can cause them different actions (i.e. Shoot their head and their head explodes, shoot their legs and they fall over, shoot their arms the drop their weapon, etc)

The music is incredibly well composed giving you the creepiest thoughts even though there really isnt a threat.

The game is in a widescreen mode though which a lot of people would find difficult, but most likely you would get used to it and get into the game!

Reviewed by Andre on August 13th, 2004

Very impressive, it uses the GC's full poweer capabilities, which is very powerful. The lighting works like a charm and the new abilities with the'A' button and listening to conversations are cool. But I think the AI has changed the most and the enemy is far more intelligent than before, you will be wishing it was zombies.