Resident Evil 4
About the Game
Resident Evil 4 takes place six years after the events of Resident Evil 2 . Kennedy, formerly a rookie police officer in Raccoon City and now a U.S. government agent, is sent to a rural region of Europe to search for Ashley Graham, the kidnapped daughter of the U.S. president. What begins as a rescue mission soon leads Leon into a violent conspiracy involving a mysterious cult, hostile villagers, and old acquaintances whose motives are not immediately clear. Resident Evil 4 marks a major change from the earlier games in Resident Evil games .
Story & Setting
Later enemies and bosses introduce more monstrous forms, keeping the threat unpredictable as the story progresses. Ada’s campaign revisits some familiar locations while adding new scenes, objectives, and equipment.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Instead of fixed camera angles and pre-rendered backgrounds, the game uses a third-person perspective positioned behind Leon, with an over-the-shoulder aiming system for combat. This allows players to manually aim at specific body parts, such as heads, arms, or legs, affecting how enemies react. The controls and camera give the game a faster, more action-oriented feel while still retaining elements of survival horror. Many of the main opponents are Ganados, villagers infected by a mind-controlling parasite. They are more coordinated than traditional zombies, able to communicate, surround Leon, dodge attacks, climb ladders, open doors, throw weapons, and attack in groups.
Standout Features
- Weapons, ammunition, healing items, and other supplies occupy grid spaces according to their size, allowing players to organize items manually and expand carrying capacity by purchasing larger cases.
- Leon can collect money and treasure from enemies, containers, and hidden locations.
- Treasures can often be sold as found or combined with gems to increase their value.
- Merchant: The traveling Merchant appears throughout the game, allowing players to buy weapons, upgrade firepower, reload speed, capacity, and firing speed, purchase larger attaché cases and treasure maps, and sell unwanted equipment.
- This economy gives players more control over weapon progression and combat style.
- Weapons include handguns, shotguns, rifles, magnums, grenades, and special weapons, with limited inventory space encouraging players to choose which tools to carry and upgrade.
- Stunning an enemy with a well-placed shot can allow Leon to follow up with a kick or suplex, conserving ammunition and creating space.
- The game also includes context-sensitive actions and quick-time events during certain cutscenes, boss fights, and escape sequences.
Modes & Ways to Play
The Mercenaries mode returns as an arcade-style survival challenge in which players controls unlockable characters and attempts to score points by defeating enemies within a time limit. Depending on the version, additional unlockables include alternate costumes, bonus weapons, extra difficulty settings, and smaller side scenarios such as Assignment: Ada.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Combat combines firearms, melee attacks, environmental hazards, and quick reactions.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and Widescreen (16 x 9). Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Resident Evil 4 | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CE Europe Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CE Europe Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CE Europe Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Austria | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Austria | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CE Europe Ltd. | Austria | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Austria | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | CE Europe Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan; Best Price! release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Japan; Best Price! release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Japan; Best Price! release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Capcom Co., Ltd. | Japan; Best Price! Reprint | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Japan; Best Price! Reprint | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Japan; Best Price! Reprint | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Capcom Production Studio 4 | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Classic Controller | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nunchuk | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | GameCube Controller | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Wii | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Horror | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Capcom | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Capcom | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-31 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2007-06-19 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2007-06-29 | France | MobyGames |
| 2007-06-29 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2007-06-29 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2007-06-29 | Austria | MobyGames |
| 2007-06-29 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 2008-05-29 | Japan; Best Price! release | MobyGames |
| 2010-09-09 | Japan; Best Price! Reprint | MobyGames |
| 2010-09-15 | Germany; Software Pyramide Budget Release | MobyGames |
| 2007-06-29 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2007-06-19 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 19, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 29, 2007 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4J-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4976219022163 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 175944089 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 013388350032 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4E-USA | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 59585704 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000P46NKC | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496363291 | France | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4P-EUR | France | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4P-EUR | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496363314 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4P-EUR | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496363284 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2255590022 | Ireland, United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496363338 | Austria | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4P-EUR | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496363307 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4976219025447 | Japan; Best Price! release | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4J-JPN-1 | Japan; Best Price! release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 212037273 | Japan; Best Price! release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4976219035309 | Japan; Best Price! Reprint | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-RB4J-JPN-2 | Japan; Best Price! Reprint | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1600465455 | Japan; Best Price! Reprint | MobyGames |
| asin | B000P46NKC | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 59585704 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 013388350032 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 27011372096 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496363284 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 045496363284 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5055060951477 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| epid | 27011372096 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
