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Great Game, Poor Port

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Resident Evil 4 is an incredible game, but this is by far the worst version of the game you can get. With RE4 being available on four platforms, there are better ways to experience this game. If you don't have a Gamecube, PS2 or Wii and the PC version is the only way you can possibly play it, then you'll have to deal. But if you can find a way to get around playing the PC version, do it.

By now most everyone knows the story of Resident Evil 4, but let's go over it just in case someone doesn't know. You play as Leon Kennedy, a member of the secret service on a mission to rescue the President's daughter. You'll be dropped off near a village where something has gone completely wrong the villagers. They're fierce, aggressive and will attack you on sight. Something is very wrong and rescuing the President's Daughter is not going to be as easy as it seems.

Resident Evil 4 may not sound like much but the adventure is action packed. Easily one of the best Resident Evil games in the series. As you go through the game you'll come across some mean bosses. You'll also come across points where you'll have to be quick. You'll have a pound a button to sprint or press two buttons at the same time to dodge certain attacks or perform certain actions. Failing to do so will usually result in certain death. The music is still top-notch and some of the visuals are still up to par. But as I said, the PC version is the worst of them, and it's almost entirely because of the controls.

The game remains tailored toward console gamers. The keyboard controls aren't friendly and there is no mouse support. Playing using the keyboard is almost impossible, particularly during the sequences where you'll have to press certain buttons to dodge things. Resident Evil 4 was a hard game to begin with, the PC version is harder because of the controls. You'll die many times when you really shouldn't because the controls don't work out. Luckily, the game supports a gamepad to emulate the experience you get on the console. It'll be much like playing the PS2 version all over again.

At the very least it's not too expensive, but at the same price you could easily find the Playstation 2 version or the Gamecube version. And for ten dollars more you can get the Wii version. If by any means you have any of those consoles and you haven't played RE4, one of those versions is the one to go with.

Finally, another small problem is simple: It's another release of Resident Evil 4... but the least worthwhile. The default keyboard controls are already bad enough, but even worse is that there are no PC Exclusive extras. By now, almost everyone who wants to play RE4 has. If you're even slightly curious to the PC version, there's nothing here that you didn't get on the PS2 version.

In short, if for some reason you haven't played RE4, the PC version is not the one to go for. If you're looking to play RE4 in a different way... the PC version is not the one to go with. It's easily the worst version of RE4 you can buy.

The Best Game I've Ever Played In My Life

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: May 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've been playing PC games since 1985 and this is the best game in my life. Period. I never liked shooting games and never liked horror games. But this is something special. This game has become part of me. With the American version (there's a graphic patch for the Europian and Asian versions), the graphics are incredible. The mouse is not supported but there's a patch that allows players to use a mouse. However, this game is meant to be played with a gamepad. I use an Xbox 360 wireless pad for this game and the control is very responsive.

What sets this game apart from 100+ games I've played is its game play. You must experience it to believe it. Also, this game features the hottest game babe I've seen, Ada Wong. Compared with Ada, Lara Croft seems like a joke. If you beat the main game, you unlock two special missions for Ada and they are more fun than the main game. You can also unlock a mini game called the mercenary game, which will eat your life because it's so additictive and fun.

There are many reasons why the game cube and PS2 versions of this game won all kinds of awards. With the new graphics, the PC version looks better than those 2 versions. Plus, you can get lots of incredible hacks for the PC version.

Stop reading this review and get a copy ASAP.

Nice Gameplay, Bad Controls

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I played the PC version of this game and had high expectations for it. It would have made all of them except that the controls for the game were very awkward and it was hard to manuever and aim. I think if Ubisoft had taken the time and fixed up their controls for their PC version of this game, it would have made it easier to play.

Stay Away

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Doesn't work on Vista.

Doesn't use the mouse (have fun aiming with the keyboard)

What a joke, last time I buy anything from Capcom, if I can convince someone else not to waste their money I've done my good deed for the day

Resident evil 4 on pc

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Resident evil 4 on the pc is awesome!! I love it! But be forwarned in advance!! Don't depend on the keyboard to be very useful and effective if you want to have true re4 experience. I reccomend you buy the pc version of xbox360 controller. When i purchased it i was blown away! It works just like the nintendo gamecube version. Also pay attention to the recomended spec requirements so you will not experience any technical problems. I had to buy an advanced 3d graphic card for my pc and had to get a 512 megabyte ram card cause i needed it for the bare functions of the re4. It increased the framerate and performance of my computer and now i "enjoy"! So before buying the game look for more ram (if your computer is below memory) and look for a 3d graphics card if your computer is 1.8 megaherts or below.

Who needs an Umbrella?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 06, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I don't know much about the mechanics of video games, but I know what I like, and I love Capcom's RESIDENT EVIL series. From the very first time I played a game in the series, I was hopelessly hooked on its combination of creepy, horror-movie atmosphere, brutal violence (shotgun vs. zombie = organic firecracker) and complex backstory. A lot of thought went into creating and expanding the RE-verse, and I never get tired of visiting.

Now, it must be said that RE 4 is not as much a sequel to the earlier games as the name implies, but rather a new storyline with some old characters.The Umbrella Corporation, which has been the staple villain of the series, is basically nowhere to be found here - the opening movie explains that following the destruction of good ol' Raccoon City by a nuke at the end of RE 3: NEMESIS, the Federal government put the kybosh on that gaggle of power-crazy mad scientists. In addiition, there are no zombies in this game, and the concept of "survival horror" has been kind-of abandoned, since the idea is not to "get out of town alive" but rather to carry out a specific secret-agent-type mission.

The storyline is this: Leon Kennedy, who you last saw (and played) in RE 2, is now no longer a bumbling rookie cop with a bad haircut, he's a bada*s secret U.S. agent with a somewhat improved haircut, looking for the missing daughter of the American President. His quest takes him to a remote village in Spain, where he is beset by homicidal townspeople who act like zombies, but aren't. He eventually discovers the whole town, as well as all the surrounding areas, are under the influence of a parasite similar to the T and G viruses from the earlier games, but which is controlled by a weird religious cult ensconced in a nearby castle. Natch, the cultists are the same doofs who kidnapped the President's ridiculously nubile daughter Ashley. Guns-a-blazin', Leon attempts to rescue the oft-kidnapped Ashley and get out of dodge, encountering on the way a whole parade of flesh-eating monsters, smug villains and not-too-terribly challenging puzzles.

RE 4 is loosely linked to the original storyline by virtue of certain characters, such as sultry `n treacherous Ada Wong, who may or may not be working with others to revive Umbrella (she has her own playable storyline which is unlocked when you beat the game), but on the whole it's its own thing, and not a bad one at that. On the plus side, the creepy atmosphere is very well-established, with a depressing color scheme, good SFX, and the usual spooky music. The weapons array is richly diverse and there are weapons merchants who can upgrade your arsenal throughout the game (money has been added, which brings a new dimension to the story, as you have to pay for your new toys). The parasite-infected townspeople are smarter and faster than zombies and some of them are armed; indeed, the array of bad guys and bosses is pretty impressive, including one SOB wearing a burlap mask and hefting a chain saw who just wouldn't die and scared me half to death before he cut my head off.

On the downside, the game itself is very, VERY long. I kept thinking I had come to the end when, in fact, I had just finished another in a seemingly endless list of chapters. Ashley gets kidnapped and re-kidnapped so many times it becomes a joke, and as always, the inability to save for long periods of time condems you to replay sections of the game much more than you would like. Most annoyingly, the game is not "truly PC" in that you cannot actually play it without the purchase of a dual axis, 12-button joystick to supplement the keyboard controls. This makes things needlessly awkward...not to mention expensive.

Having said all this, I truly enjoyed playing RE 4 and firmly believe it is a great game and a worthy addition to the franchise. Now excuse me while I blow a mumbling monk's head off with my high-powered rifle.

Cheap copy of console version

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: May 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Hardcore PC Gamers beware. this is a bad copy of a console game. Graphics are not impressive and game play for me is boring. Everybody else seems to love this game. If you have $19.00 buy it you may also like it.

this is simply an amazing game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: August 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Graphics, characters story line ... all are great; the cut scenes are kind of blurry but this doesn't really turn it into a bad game as some people stated here

And for those who complain about controls, it's not an issue if you have a gamepad; never play a game with keyboard; simply buy a gamepad which make it a lot more fun and more convenient to play. You also can hook up a play station 2 controllers on pc, the adapter is available on EBay for ten bucks, and this is the way I played the game

Characters are well defined, puzzles are really fun to solve although I usually could beat them in few seconds.

You have a mission of saving the president's daughter and this gives you a sense of responsibility and excitement from the very beginning to the very last second which you leave the island on a jet ski with her on your back, such a scene!!!

The bottom line is: this originally is a very satisfying game but the pc version has some minor issues.

Resident Evil 4 review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: July 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you're looking for a fun first person shooter - this is certainly a good game to play. The overall mood and graphics/sounds are pretty good - you'll definitely enjoy it if you like the horror genre.
I don't care much for the control configuration however. The controls are hard to master and somewhat awkward. In addition, I'm running Windows XP Home with all of my drivers updated but some of the in-game movies don't play properly. I haven't been able to find the reason; you may have no problem with it.
Still, if you like Resident Evil, I'd say you have to get this one.

Mostly the same game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: May 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Guys look, Its the same game you all know and love except with no mouse support. suck it up and try the game. Its still as awesome on pc as it is on gamecube and ps2

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