It's probably best to read that headline in the purest technical sense. At a recent promotional event, Capcom Chief Producer Masachika Kawata was asked by
games™ magazine about the possibility of a Wii version of Capcom's
fantabulously successful Resident Evil 5. Kawata
responded that while the
Resident Evil 4 engine would work "perfectly" to recreate the gameplay of
Resident Evil 5, the graphical quality of the PS3 and 360 versions couldn't be matched. To that, we say, "duh." He elaborated that a rail shooter like
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles "makes much more sense on Wii," adding that a port of
Resident Evil 5 "isn't likely to happen."
That said, Kawata noted that Capcom has been "surprised" by the graphical prowess of Cavia, the studio behind
Darkside Chronicles, adding that "it may actually be possible after all...." And that, Wii gamers, is that: It's
possible. Of course, we all already
knew that, but it's nice to hear it coming from Capcom.
{ Jul 9th 2009 at 10:00PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
DBuck_Eye @ Jul 9th 2009 10:10PM
But I thought the Wii couldn't even handle RE5's title screen?
Rollins @ Jul 9th 2009 10:18PM
I guess they'll need a new title screen, then.
tmacairjordan87 @ Jul 9th 2009 10:19PM
Anything's possible if you dumb it down enough. No one said it was going to be a good port ;)
WINterfang @ Jul 9th 2009 10:22PM
I hope it's at least best than Dead Rising.
yokel @ Jul 9th 2009 10:30PM
"Resident Evil Fi.."
*Wii explodes*
gordo @ Jul 9th 2009 11:01PM
Hey guys the Wii sure does suck huh lol lmao omgbbq I need a girlfriend
WINterfang @ Jul 9th 2009 11:38PM
Fail harder gordo and keep with the news please.
gordo @ Jul 10th 2009 12:22AM
"I hope it's at least best than Dead Rising"
I'll try to be "at least best than" you friendo.
ilovethewaggle @ Jul 10th 2009 11:28AM
Gordo, you're comments contributed to this thread almost as much as that "darkside chronicles" link in the actual post.
InFaMoUs1- @ Jul 9th 2009 10:10PM
Do want!
itbekevin2010 @ Jul 10th 2009 6:33AM
y its garbage
the wii itself is
emulate it like me on the pc
rhymed
skill.
dark_inchworm (on Steam!) dark inchworm (on XBL!) @ Jul 10th 2009 10:00AM
I am never buying any of your albums.
Rob @ Jul 9th 2009 10:12PM
Sounds like someone is leaving a possible new port open for themsleves.
mian @ Jul 9th 2009 11:20PM
I can't imagine why they'd want that door open. RE4Wii only sold 1.5 million copies. Why even bother?
RedRose @ Jul 9th 2009 11:46PM
Yeah but across all its platforms it sold 6.21 Million.. and with RE5 selling 4.62 Million that's a lot of people that didnt get RE5 that did get RE4. Theres a chance it could happen but tbf Resident evil lost its soul at the halfway point of RE4 =]
mian @ Jul 10th 2009 12:35AM
A lot of people who had access to RE4 don't have access to RE5.
DBuck_Eye @ Jul 10th 2009 7:36AM
...which is why they'd bring the game over to the Wii.
Mr Khan @ Jul 10th 2009 10:42AM
only? You realize the tiny percentage overall of games that actually break a million? If you look at the big picture, that's still a huge feat.
mian @ Jul 10th 2009 8:55PM
I do realize the tiny percentage of games that break a million. I can also multiply $50 by 1.5 million.
I didn't realize how important a /sarcasm tag would be for that obviously sarcastic capcom bashing comment.
WINterfang @ Jul 9th 2009 10:16PM
Speck to see a really lame title screen.
ExoticÉlanVital @ Jul 9th 2009 10:25PM
might be intresting
Longhorn of Myon [PSN: MariusElijah] @ Jul 9th 2009 10:26PM
It should be ported, everyone should experience NOT running and shooting
SuperAnthony64 @ Jul 9th 2009 10:44PM
guess you never played any of the main Resident Evil Games(1,2,3,cv,4)
gordo @ Jul 9th 2009 10:54PM
You think you ran and shot in those?
ArchiGamer @ Jul 9th 2009 11:12PM
I find this argument flawed and confusing.
bm @ Jul 10th 2009 4:38AM
Well I agree with this, they should "port" RE5, but change it drastically to turn it into a Resident Evil game instead of a dull linear run-and-gun. That way it'll actually be worth it. I don't even want RE5 the way it is.
mocax @ Jul 9th 2009 10:32PM
in the olden days, being "surprised" is not a good thing...
kawata would be told to disembowel himself for underestimating the studio...
MRLN @ Jul 9th 2009 10:36PM
I wouldn't mind RE5 with RE4 graphics.
Fun DMC @ Jul 9th 2009 10:45PM
Neither would I, but do you think the only thing that'd be compromised would be the visual fidelity? How about the sound? The sense of scale in the levels? The huge number of enemies? The AI quality, in both the zombies and in Sheva? The inclusion of Co-Op (neither local or online would seem very likely)?
I'd much rather have a unique, original Wii title than a game that'll end up, without a shadow of a doubt, inferior to it's other versions in every single facet (except for control, of course).
Then again, Capcom's idea of a 'unique, original Resident Evil for the Wii' is light gun shit, so I'm not sure if that's the best road either.
Elranzer @ Jul 10th 2009 10:16AM
I don't see what's up with the hate. It's not like Resident Evil 4 wasn't one of the most beloved games on the Wii (even though it was the THIRD system it came out for) and even more generally liked than RE5.
Seems like a no-brainer.
CJLopez @ Jul 10th 2009 11:37AM
*Looks at the Grinder*
Yeah, i don't think the Wii version could suffer much. They just need to put soemthing, the x-factor, ya know that thing that makes things wrothable. I think its named "Effort" or something. Ask High Voltage Software, they know about it
Tyler @ Jul 9th 2009 10:43PM
I forgot all about this game
...and I own it
...seriously
KEENMACHlNE @ Jul 9th 2009 10:49PM
Yeah. If you're just looking for a fun game RE5 is fine, but as a longtime fan of the series it's hard not to find it disappointing.
At least if it came to Wii it'd have solid controls.
uncle jesse @ Jul 10th 2009 10:36AM
Right there with you, Tyler.
It's sitting on my shelf right now... sigh.
ShadowSkill11 @ Jul 9th 2009 10:59PM
It would be just like DeadSpace Wii. A stupid rail shooter because the Wii is a toy not a gaming computer.
ArchiGamer @ Jul 9th 2009 11:09PM
Exactly, the only gaming computer is the COMPUTER!!!
tkAshur @ Jul 9th 2009 11:35PM
Except the playstation...which is a "computer entertainment system"...yeah...i know...
ChromeAlchemist @ Jul 10th 2009 6:17AM
A toy is a device or object used first and foremost for entertainment purposes.
Your xbox 360 is a toy
Your PS3 is a toy
The Wii is a toy
You, are an idiot.
baby sea tuna @ Jul 10th 2009 10:10AM
Fuck you my PS3 is CURING GODDAMN CANCER! Toy that, bitch!
Mr Khan @ Jul 10th 2009 12:28PM
Toys are fun, though...
Shadow31 @ Jul 10th 2009 4:31PM
By your definition, I am a toy. I resent that.
Moptimus Slime (The Return of Princess Griffin) @ Jul 10th 2009 5:54PM
well, I do use your posts for entertainment, so no argument here
Muffonious @ Jul 9th 2009 11:03PM
Good. Resident Evil 5 was dreadful, and if you've played RE4 on Wii than you've played RE5 on Wii.
Dean M1 @ Jul 10th 2009 7:08AM
yeah RE5 was pretty bad compared to 4. I would like to see it come to wii but i wouldn't buy it.
Muffonious @ Jul 9th 2009 11:04PM
So a rail shooter isn't a game? I thought you played those...
Muffonious @ Jul 9th 2009 11:05PM
This post was supposed to be directed at Shadow Skill.
ArchiGamer @ Jul 9th 2009 11:09PM
Might be interesting....
8bitfix.com @ Jul 9th 2009 11:13PM
Uhhhh RE5 is just RE4 with a new coat of paint, much shorter campaign and a dull story.
mikeburnfire @ Jul 10th 2009 12:55AM
Let's compromise. Wii gets a port of Resident Evil 5, PS3 and 360 get HD co-op survival-action remakes of 1-4, 0, and CVX.
tkAshur @ Jul 9th 2009 11:41PM
"He elaborated that a rail shooter like Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles 'makes much more sense on Wii,' adding that a port of Resident Evil 5 'isn't likely to happen.'"
NO NO NO! Stop with the freakin rail shooters! RE4 on wii is one of my favorite games on the wii (and there isn't many favs). Why do they constantly think that the rail shooters make for a better experience?!? Granted, I'd rather see a whole new game ala RE4 than an attempted port of RE5 and have it end up like Dead Rising. Just....PLEASE stop the rail shooters. I liked them better when I could actually aim the gun itself with a focus on estimeated accuracy than point the wii menu changed target curser at enemies and click.