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After a short wait, Resident Evil 4 has been released for the iPhone. If you're expecting the console version of the game, that's not what you're getting. This is a completely different game based off of the console version, ported from a version developed for mobile phones, though the graphics were improved for the iPhone release. This wasn't ported from the console version though, which is disappointing. That being said, Resident Evil 4 on the iPhone is an inferior game in every way to the console versions. All of the interesting cutscenes are replaced with pictures and text, the levels are much shorter, the graphics are mediocre, and most of the things that made Resident Evil 4 such an incredible game on consoles are missing in the iPhone version. When compared to other games on the App Store, this is one of the best games. The controls are okay, other games have proved that the virtual analog stick could be a little better. The graphics are pretty decent compared to what's been seen on the App Store so far. The zombie models are overused and some don't look very good. You're still playing as Leon, killing zombies, and trying to survive. The levels are very short, and are nothing like the console version. You can't even go inside most buildings, and the level ends as soon as you kill all of the enemies. The survival aspect of the game feels more like what you would expect in a Resident Evil game than it did in Degeneration. This version of Resident Evil 4 does add some of the things that Degeneration was lacking as well, but Degeneration felt like it had more of a story element, even though the iPhone version of Resident Evil 4 had much more potential. While the iPhone and the iPhone 3G couldn't run a port of the console version, the iPhone 3GS could. The iPhone 3GS has specs that are comparable, and better in some aspects, to the Gamecube. A port of the console version, even if it was only for the iPhone 3GS, would easily be a game that I would pay significantly more for, and it would also be a much better game, and would be a great game to show off the iPhone 3GS's hardware. If you want to play Resident Evil 4 on the iPhone, this isn't Resident Evil 4, it's a completely different game that was originally designed for mobile phones. If you want a mobile Resident Evil game, though, this is the best you'll find, and it can be an enjoyable game at times; it's also one of the best games in the App Store.

In a somewhat predictable move, RE4 (also known as "BEST GAEM EVAR!" by some) has stopped by the iPhone on it's quest to travel all the consoles of the world. When it came I decided to purchase it due to the fact that I enjoyed Degeneration a lot. When I booted it up, my initial expression was that "Wow! Capcom has polished this to a tee, surely I am playing the 'BEST GAEM EVAR!'" And then I played the first level... Apparently, this was a port from the Japan only BREW version like Degeneration, so length is somewhat understandable. But while Degeneration had actual full fledged enviromenst and felt like a cohesive experience. RE4 is the Abridged version of the console version. You can open doors, but there are less than five in the game. There are a plethora (and I mean a plethora) of upgrades for your guns, but if you are halfway decent at gaming, you will beat the game on normal before you upgrade the Handgun all the way, much less any other item. Most areas consist of a single room with enemies and you are told to go crazy, and nothing else. That is hardly a bad thing in and of itself, but since Degeneration had that and a lot more, you can't help but feel a tad ripped off, even for a mobile game. In terms of in-game production values, however, the game is MUCH more plesant to look at then Degeneration, with most of the enviroments blowing it and most other iPhone games out of the grave. Leon and Ashley show off the most love in this respect with their relatively high polygon counts and texturing jobs. (Though it seems that looking at Leon's face that we are looking at an RE5 Chris in disguise, with less performance enhancers. ^_^) The other enemies are also slighly improved over their Degeneration counterparts, but not by much. Lighting is usually static, but does a very good job at conveying mood. All in all what I would expect from Capcom. Audio though seems to have gotten the short end at times. The main music tracks are well done, but loop poorly. The sounds are only passable at best, with guns rarely giving an "OOMPH!" that they should, the villagers, cultists, just about everyone giving a poor snake-like hiss about every second that they are not dead. At least the zombies in Degeneration had the decency to moan in various ways once in a while, you think Capcom could have included some Spanish or chanting in between. However, one moment stands out as perfect in execution, with Leon walking into a prison and all the sound cutting off suddenly. It makes me wish they put in more effort. The one real reason however that this game barely gets a four (I really should give it a three, but this is still a good game.) are the cutscenes. Sure, most Resident Evil plots read out like a story I made about "Haircomb Man" back in fourth grade, but Degeneration actually had a semblance of trying. Capcom just figured that no-one even cared at this point and replaced everything with a slideshow cutscene as they saw fit. While this didn't quite bother me during "plot" moments, apparently they couldn't even be bothered to show Leon climbing a ladder, instead taking a GC screenshot of Leon climbing a ladder with the words "Leon climbs a ladder.". CAPCOM WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN YOUR MOBILE DIVISION! Then they turn right back around and have Ganados climb that same ladder just fine. And apparently, it is much easier to animate Ashley jumping into Leon's arms then to show him CLIMBING A STUPID LADDER, even when he has done it before in Degeneration and hell, FOUR LEVELS AGO! Did he just become paranoid about ladders or something? That what I would normally call lazy development, but call schitzophrenic instead because they can't make up their minds on what they want to do. The game is chock-filled with these moments of halfway done things, Like Capcom was so pumped to do a true to the game mobile version and then after a while got bored and figured people would buy it anyway (Which is true, since I bought it.) even to the point where you essentially get only half a game, or to be precise an advertisement for the main game. I see no need to defend Capcom here. Other smaller companies can create somewhat full experiences on the iPhone, why can't a Triple A studio. I just want a full experience that would feel authentic. They did it with Degeneration, why not with their "BEST GAEM EVAR!". I recommend buying it if you have the cash, but don't expect the full experience.

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You are a moron if you think the 3GS is anywhere near as powerful as the Gamecube. Come on now. I love my 3GS but it's not the powerhouse that a lot of iPhone fanboys make it out to be. The Gamecube is more powerful than a PS2. The PSP is about 2/3 as powerful as a PS2 and the 3GS is barely half as powerful as the PSP! Anyways... RE4 for the iPhone is great for any RE fan or action game fan in general. I think the controls are pretty good. A little clumsy at times but as good as they can be on a touch screen. If you were expecting a full port of the console version then you need to pull your head out of your you know what!! Buy it!

if your going to release a ported version of the game, atleast let people know your short changing them and not including good portions of the original. what a waste. The game is just certain parts of Resident evil 4

Let's review it for what it actually is on the iphone. This is somewhat a port of the Gamecube version of Resident Evil 4. While the graphics do the game justice the play control is simply horrible. The analog stick on the left is not as precise as an anolog on a regular game pad. Don't buy in to the hype. This is as frustrating as it gets and definately not worth the $8.

I'm a devote RE fan who has played RE 4 excessively for both the Game Cube and Wii. This version is pretty darn faithful to the console version and is definitely a step up graphics wise from RE degeneration. There are a ton of unlockables and upgrades. On the downside the game ends abruptly after the Verdugo fight. There are no island levels or Saddler fight. Also the game levels are so relatively easy that you speed through the game multiple times way before getting a chance to significantly upgrade your weapons. I know os 3.0 is suppose to allow publishers to add additional levels. I'm hoping Capcom will release a few more, so the game feels complete. All that being said; definitely an awesome game for RE 4 fans. Good graphics and music and sound effects right from the console version.

I saw my sons playing this game on their Wii and everytime it caught my eyes i have to stop and watch , i have every great game on the iPhone and this is the best , these Zombies don't mess around like in the other resident degeneration they run at u and they have weapons but guys what about tve VOICE OVER please update and include Voice thats one of the high points of the Wii version . Voice please !!!

This is pretty faithful to the original game. RE4 for the Gamecube is my favorite game of all time and this is great for a pocket version. The graphics are decent but the controls are just a little slow. Overall it is much better than Degeneration. It would be nice if they improved the gore effects, it looks like sparks when you shoot a 'not zombie'.

New contender for best iPhone game.. Controls and graphics VASTLY improved from Degeneration... Stop reading and buy it now!!

The best resident evil game made i loved it on ps2 and i love it on the iPod

Finally have been waiting for this graphics are ps2 quality. Cotrols a little better than degeneration. But an awesome game if you are a fan of the game or even if your not you will not be dissaponted. Well worth 7.99. Can't wait for Bioshock mobile.

The game is amazing, good controls, graphics and level design is small but nice. My only complaint is the ending, it seems to not really have one. You go down the elevator then Leon says he has to save Ashley and it is over, couldn't we have gotten a quick jet ski run? Also great job hiding the treasure items. No to my next complaint, but this one isn't about the game. Why do all the 3 GS users think they deserve their own copy of the game specifically for them selves? You guys do not own a next gen portable console. People are asking for a port of the complete gamecune version when the computer version proves it can't be put on the iPod compare the specs guys!

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The only thing that kills the game for me is the shooting, the crosshair (laser sight) is way to touchy making it impossible to aim where you want. Fix the sensitivity of the aiming and it will be 5 stars but until then the game is not worth playing.

This game has been out for 2 weeks without review. I downloaded the game out of the fact that I was so crazy over the console version of the same name. I'm not sure if it's due to the fact that I'm not use to iPhone gaming, or bad exicution. The emviornments in which you play is very bare-bones.. The enemy movements are very poor, they appear to hop twords me rather then walk.. I suppose for the iPhone it's a good title, but after the opening scene played back old cinema scenes from the original game, I was hoping for s little fuller experience.. This game left me unsatisfied..

This game is awesome plain and simple! The controls are much improved over Degeneration and make the game very playable. Probably some of if not the best graphics for an iPhone game yet. My only actual complaint is that it's too short and therefor the price tag seems a bit high. Can get through it in 3, no more than 4 hours. Really amazing game otherwise!!!

I love it, not the full ps2 game but DAMN good. It will definitely keep me busy until Duke Nukem, Doom Classic, and Wolfenstein RPG come out :) yup all three of those are on their way to the iPhone before summers out. :) happy gaming!

Even though it's a lite version in the fact that instead of FMV's you get text, doesn't detract from the fact that it's the best third person shooter on the iPod/iPhone. And it's also one of the best looking games on the system as well. The game plays out just like Degeneration, however the control system has been more fine tuned as well as the framerate. Also instead of having to unlock the Mercenaries mode by beating the game, you can access it concurrently and use the funds gained during the mode in the singleplayer campaign. And of course the always helpful shady Merchant has returned to sell, buy, and upgrade weapons. (Note: If you did not like the controls of Degeneration then you probably will not like the controls. However in contention the controls in this have been more fine tuned. Purchase at your own risk.)

Many shooters on the app store are just too easy! This game offers a great challenge with every mission. There are 12 missions/ levels in the game so the game takes quite a while to beat

This game is pretty amazing. If you enjoyed the console game you almost certainly will love this

I am a hardcore Resident Evil fan and this game is really fun! It's not as good as the consle version but I like this game a lot. By the way the Mercenaries mode is sweet!

Best gamE in APP storE

This game is so amazing, can't believe what is possible on the iphone. Hope this is a sign of things to come.

Ok, this is the best game on the app store ive beaten it 14 times, but it should be longer. I know that usally games like this never get updated but you guys should be the first, you could continue the story, add more weapons, make sepprate ways, and make costumes. I know thats a lot but over time i think you guys could do that.

Let me say this first, I've played Resident Evil 4 on the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Wii. I also played Resident Evil: Degeneration (the iPhone/iPod touch RE game) and found it to be quite enjoyable. This game however, I am not fond of. Not because of what most reviewers here are complaining about: the lack of cut scenes and short scenarios. No. I am not fond of it because of the controls. The game is obviously built off of the game engine from Resident Evil: Degeneration and although other people here have said that it is better and more fine tuned, I find the control scheme to be overly sensitive and erratic.