Resident Evil 4 on Wii official, Umbrella Chronicles an on-rails shooter

by Justin McElroy { Apr 4th 2007 at 10:27AM }

Pity the Resident Evil fanatic. Not only has the poor guy had to buy two chainsaw controllers and brave two Resident Evil movies (and now suffers cold sweats anticipating the third), but according to Famitsu, he'll now have to buy a third version of Resident Evil 4, this time for Wii.

An intrepid NeoGAF member translated the info from the most recent issue of the Japanese magazine. The new version (presumably the unannounced game that Capcom hinted at last month) uses the Wiimote for aiming, naturally, but also uses it for stabbing zombies, as God intended. There's no word yet on whether or not it will reach North America, but a listing for the game briefly appeared on Gamestop's site, and the thing's already been localized once, so it would seem like a lock.

The scans say that the game will also include a trailer for Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles which we know is due out before the end of 2007. Also, the Gamestop listing had the game set for June 25, so maybe you'll be whiling the summer days away holed up, slashing zombies -- suntan be damned!

Speaking of Umbrella Chronicles, the same scans report the game will be an on-rails shooter that will reveal the fall of the Umbrella Corporation. Chris, Jill, Rebecca, and Albert Wesker will return for the game, all in glorious 480p widescreen.

Yikes, do you hear that sort of low, groaning noise? Oh, it's all the people who bought Resident Evil: Dead Aim. Don't worry you guys, there's no indication that the two are directly linked, save for both being Resident Evil games in first-person perspective. With Capcom Day set for April 12, more information on both titles will likely be on the way soon.

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Tags: capcom, famitsu, residentevil, residentevil4, umbrellachronicles, wii

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 10:35AM

hate on the wii all you want, but you have to admit stabbing zombies with the wiimote sounds awesome.

blackace @ Apr 4th 2007 10:36AM

They forgot about the pc version that is coming out, that makes 4 versions of re4 a fanatic could have I wonder what bonuses the wii version will offer?

Jack of No Trades @ Apr 4th 2007 10:36AM

Easy way to make money off a alredy created game by just adding the Wiimote controls.

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 10:37AM

this makes me glad I have held off on re4 for gc for this long.

vidGuy @ Apr 4th 2007 10:41AM

An on-rails shooter can be fun, but it's nothing like what I was hoping for from Umbrella Chronicles. That feels like a cheap cop-out.

As far as RE4, that's a natural fit for the Wii-mote but I'm not paying $30 for a game I've already played.

Darkness @ Apr 4th 2007 10:41AM

I don't think that RE:Umbrella Chronicles is an on-rails shooter. It has some first person parts to it, but that's not the whole game.

comtar @ Apr 4th 2007 10:41AM

I will buy RE4 for the Wii if it includes all the extra material from the PS2 version. As much as I loved RE4 and wanted to check out the extra stuff on the PS2 version, I couldn't get over how bad some of the areas looked compared to the Gamecube version, especially some of the lava areas. I also don't understand why RE4's darkest color was grey... seemed the Gamecube version was alot darker and colorful.

Jack of No Trades @ Apr 4th 2007 10:41AM

If I worked at Capcom I would have done the same thing. If won't take much time to adjust the controls and port it to the Wii. The profits will be crazy. Someone over at Capcom will be wiping thier ass with $100 bills.

Ibere @ Apr 4th 2007 10:43AM

RE4 for Wii is good news if:
- It has all bonus content from GC and PS2 versions.
- It has exclusive content.
- They make the remote work well (when I played the PS2 version I always thought it would be uber cool to use the wiimote for the aim... I really hope it workls).
- This is wishifull thinking, but it would be good if they upgraded the graphs in order to finally show the Wii can display better graphics than the Game Cube.

Flit @ Apr 4th 2007 10:45AM

Agree with everything said here: This needs the extra stuff from the shitty ps2 version (minus the hideous graphics).

I hope the difficulty is amped up a bit too, since aiming was mostly what caused the difficulty in the first game.

Loore @ Apr 4th 2007 10:48AM

Oh man, RE4.1... now with waggle controls... lol

Chaching, Chaching! .. is this what Reggie had in mind when he boasted about third party support for the Wii.. constant stream of ports of old games with tacked on waggle controls. And, the Wii version better at least look better.. god help that it doesnt look worse (which could happen if they are porting the PS2 code).

And, wtf with on rails shooters for RE-UC.. what does Capcom take the Wii demogrpahic for? They're hardcore dont they know that.

Virtua Fanboy @ Apr 4th 2007 10:51AM

I have played RE4 yet. But I also don't own a Nintendo Wii. (I'm not gonna say, "I don't have a Wii." lol)

Not hating but don't kid yourselves, this is just a way to make a quick buck so they are'nt gonna improve the graphics that much.

I was excited a few years ago when they did something like this and released RE2 and RE3 on the Dreamcast but this is different for reasons that are obvious.

Demaar @ Apr 4th 2007 10:51AM

Hope UC flops. Certainly no the direction I want the franchise to go in. Seriously, wtf Capcom, you have a perfectly good engine there with RE4's remake. Why not use it for the new title as well?

Neal @ Apr 4th 2007 10:53AM

@ Ibere
-" This is wishifull thinking, but it would be good if they upgraded the graphs in order to finally show the Wii can display better graphics than the Game Cube."

Uh....
Ocrina of Time
http://www.igniq.com/images/zelda_online_ocarina_of_time_170805.jpg

Twilight princess
http://www.apollopony.net/images/twilight_princess.jpg

Yeah... hopefully they can finally make a game that shows graphics on the Wii is better...

/sarcasm

Seroth @ Apr 4th 2007 10:54AM

I've been hoping for a House of the Dead game for the Wii for a while...I guess Umbrella Chronicles would be the next best thing...though I've heard that previous RE shooting games weren't...uh...good.

ck @ Apr 4th 2007 10:57AM

I can't imagine they would make Umbrella Chronicles strictly an on-rails shooter. Can you imagine playing 6-10 hours of a game like that? No, I think Capcom is smarter and that's only part of the game. I'm sure we'll be hearing more details soon about this game, so it's best not to judge so harshly now.

FrunkTheCrunk @ Apr 4th 2007 11:00AM

I think it's time to dump the Wii.

With it's outdated graphics, good games are better played on the real next gen systems.

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:01AM

HEY EVERYONE LOOK! LOORE REALIZED THAT NINTENDO, AS A CORPORATION, WANTS TO MAKE MONEY! HE IS SO CLEVER!

Jack of No Trades @ Apr 4th 2007 11:02AM

@JodyAnthony

but at least the other companies dish out new games.

Willozap @ Apr 4th 2007 11:03AM

"And, the Wii version better at least look better.. god help that it doesnt look worse (which could happen if they are porting the PS2 code)."

Come on Loore, you don't actually want the Wii version to look better. You really really want it too look as shitty as possible, so that you can feel a little more secure in whatever delusional paradise you live in.

Draco @ Apr 4th 2007 11:04AM

Neal.

Did you just compaire two gamecube games to tell us that the Wii has better graphics?

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:04AM

yeah because nintendo is the one rereleasing resident evil 4. certainly not capcom, the creators of the game.

tactics @ Apr 4th 2007 11:05AM

i won't be buying it, but an on-rails shooter makes sense for the non-gaming demographic. it's like a playable horror movie.

people don't seem to want to accept that the wii is here to get non-gamers into gaming. accept it.

it's baby steps. first we get "dad" playing an RE4 on-rails shooter, then he graduates to a slightly more complex game later, then he's playing zelda, then he's a new hardcore gamer. probably about half of nintendos "non-gamers" will eventually buy regular games for the wii, we just have to give it time. until then, just let go of what you've always known about videogames, and start over a little. if you need a hardcore gaming fix, play one of the more complex games for wii, or play something on another system.

-"superfan" tactics.

A Guy @ Apr 4th 2007 11:08AM

"Uh....
Ocrina of Time
http://www.igniq.com/images/zelda_online_ocarina_of_time_170805.jpg

Twilight princess
http://www.apollopony.net/images/twilight_princess.jpg

Yeah... hopefully they can finally make a game that shows graphics on the Wii is better...

/sarcasm"

You know that Ocarina of Time is an N64 game and that the Twilight Princess screen you posted could pass for either the Wii or Gamecube version, right? Surely I misinterpreted your point?

RUSKULL @ Apr 4th 2007 11:08AM

Dude, the magazine says it's a rail shooter. And as for Capcom being smarter, they did release Dead Aim, so...

RUSKULL @ Apr 4th 2007 11:08AM

oh, and don't forget, Capcom milks their franchises all the time. How many Street Fighter 2 versions came out during it's history?

nate @ Apr 4th 2007 11:09AM

@ #14 (neal) did you seriously just compare a n64 game (Oot) to a Wii game and think you were proving something...if so you should probably never play games again

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:09AM

so who all here thinks this rereleasing of re4 is capcom/nintendo/whatever is terrible, but think the rerelease of guitar hero 2 on xbox 360 was wonderful?

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:10AM

so who all here thinks this rereleasing of re4 is terrible, but think the rerelease of guitar hero 2 on xbox 360 was wonderful?

Flit @ Apr 4th 2007 11:10AM

"but at least the other companies dish out new games."

Go eat a billygoat, troll. Never a more obvious troll statement been made.... well, perhaps, but come on man.

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:10AM

damn internets!

nate @ Apr 4th 2007 11:12AM

same goes for Draco who thought he actually is comparing 2 gamecube games...

Dnice @ Apr 4th 2007 11:13AM

Guys stop bitching about the rail system. HELLO!!! I know must if not all of you have played one or all versions of House Of The Dead. That rail based games was off the hook... hell me and my friend finished a bag of free tokens on it.

We all know Capcom for making great games for the RE franchise (and others). I have no doubt in my mind that this will have the same, if not more, fun factor that House of the Dead series gave us in the arcade. Plus remember that GUN attachment for Wiimote that was shown at the last E3 2006... now it come into play SWEET!!!. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE TRAILER.I already own RE4 and don't see a real benefit for me to get the Wii edition...so i will pass on that one.

We the hardcore games have been asking when the more mature serious games were coming to the Wii.... now we are starting to get some real positive information. It seem the second half of 2007 will bring us a few gems. MP3, RE, Project Hammer, Sadness and others will drive Wii sales into 2008.

Champloo @ Apr 4th 2007 11:16AM

I agree with Ibere 100%. And it would be nice if they tweaked the graphics to show off the Wii's true power. A lot of early Wii games graphics have been less-than GameCube quality, which is odd, but it happens on every system with launch titles. It takes a while for the developers to get used to the engine.

And Neal, Twilight Princess is a beautiful game, I certainly thought so, but it's still just GameCube level graphics (which as we know can be great), as it is only a port of an excellent looking GameCube game, on the Wii, no graphical enhancements were made. We can't merely stand still in time saying Twilight Princess was good enough graphically, it was great, but progress needs to be made beyond that.

However that's still not the Wii living up to its' true graphical potential. All that Ibere is really saying is that he wants to see an RE4 Wii version take advantage of the extra power over the GameCube. RE4 on the GC had fantastic graphics, but that was last generation and the Wii can do better.

I have no doubt in my mind this port/remake will make use of the Wiimote in the best possible ways. It's just a hunch. I'm not exactly what one would call an "RE fan", but this is actually something I've been thinking about and hoping for since the Wii was announced.

Also, on the topic of RE: Umbrella Chronicles, I personally believe this is a miscommunication. I've seen early screen shots and everything points to this being no different than any other RE game (except story-wise), except for the fact that it would use shooter "elements" to better incorporate the Wiimote into the gameplay.

sheppy @ Apr 4th 2007 11:17AM

I'll be passing on RE4 but this has to be said... WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH AN ON RAILS SHOOTER?!? Wii begs for it, Rayman: Raving Rabbits highlighted the glory of a Wiicentric rails shooter. The idea of an RE based Rail Shooter is the best news since House Of The Dead 4.

Finn @ Apr 4th 2007 11:17AM

"Dude, the magazine says it's a rail shooter. And as for Capcom being smarter, they did release Dead Aim, so..."

o you read japanese?

I'm reading the neo-gaf forum right now, and nowhere does it say "on rails"

Jack of No Trades @ Apr 4th 2007 11:21AM

"so who all here thinks this rereleasing of re4 is capcom/nintendo/whatever is terrible, but think the rerelease of guitar hero 2 on xbox 360 was wonderful?"

Guitar Hero 2 for 360 incorporated Live, New/More songs, wireless guitar, effects pedal.

Resident Evil 4 Wii - PS2 & Gcub Content with waggle controls.

Guitar Hero 2 for 360 added tons more + (its new game)!

"Go eat a billygoat, troll. Never a more obvious troll statement been made.... well, perhaps, but come on man."

Truth hurts.

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:24AM

so jack, you know everything that is going to be added to this re4 port before anyone else does? where did you get the information that all the game will be is the gamecube game with wii remote controls?

Plaid Ninja @ Apr 4th 2007 11:24AM

Constant aiming with the remote might get tiring. I'd be more excited about a high definition XBox 360 port.

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:25AM

also guitar hero 2 is a new game in the same way street fighter 2 turbo is a new game from street fighter 2. its still just things added on to an old game.

Jack of No Trades @ Apr 4th 2007 11:25AM

I Baseit off of every other GC ports and I find the odds in my favor.

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:26AM

i would rather have a $250 toy than a $600 toy. They are both toys. The only difference is with the $250 toy I have more money in my pocket.

Yoshi Likes Boys @ Apr 4th 2007 11:27AM

I must be of the past, then, because I love a good on rails shooter. I don't want control for the sake of control. GTA3 bored me to tears but I went all the way through Dead to Rights. A well-made Wiimote driven RE shooter is bound to get lots of play from me.

Slaziman @ Apr 4th 2007 11:27AM

@tehArtist

They can't drop Blu-Ray, that would make the PSTriple Blu-Rayless Edition incompatible with every "regular" PSTriple game!!!

I'm pretty sure you meant RE:UC and not RE4, right?

T @ Apr 4th 2007 11:27AM

"There's no word yet on whether or not it will reach North America, but a listing for the game briefly appeared on Gamestop's site"

Good ole Gamestop. I can imagine there was a week or so back in March when "Mushroom Kingdom Hearts" was in their system.

Yoshi Likes Boys @ Apr 4th 2007 11:28AM

Jack: The truth is you're a troll with too much free time at work. I don't begrudge you for annoying fanboy morons to pass the time, but at least OWN it when someone calls you on it.

JodyAnthony @ Apr 4th 2007 11:28AM

I have gotta say, you people frustrate the hell out of me sometimes, but you sure help make the workday go by fast :)

Loore @ Apr 4th 2007 11:29AM

RE Chronicles with on-rails is a step BACKWARDS for the RE franchise.. where is the sense of exploration, or getting creeped out as you enter a house with zombies inside, or running from zombies as they chase you down. All gone!

It also takes a lot of the strategy away.. can you imagine the boss battles.. just point and click at the flashing weak points. Yay! Thats soooo 1990's.. what about dodging attacks for using the environment?

Its basically a dumbed down version of RE.. specifically for the Wii demographic. Meanwhile PS3 and 360 get a proper RE game instead of this mini-game crapo.

Lame! This is NintenLame!