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November 12, 2009 by The News Team
Filed Under: Wii
“At Resident Evil 5’s launch, it was announced that a Wii version was not technically possible. But after some of the work that Cavia has done (with RE: Darkside Chronicles), the producers of Resident Evil 5 over in Japan now think it is possible. Some of the light effects in the South America stage are pretty incredible. Whether it is going to come, I don’t know the answer to that question. But, it has been said that now at least it is possible.” - Product manager Matt Dahlgren
That sounds like a really positive statement to me. In my mind, there was never any reason as to why Resident Evil 5 couldn't work on Wii. Just bring the graphics down a bit, and you're set. Capcom sure has come a long way with the possibilities of an RE5 port to Wii. Remember when they said that Wii couldn't even handle the RE5 title screen?
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He knew ahead of time it was possible. A lot of things are still impossible on "last gen" tech.
I'm playing the Assassin Creed PSP game, and they did a wonderful job recreating the 360/PS3/PC game on the PSP while keeping an open world feel (albeit, more restrictive and more loading times). This is just one of the game experiences that 3rd parties claimed was 'impossible' on the Wii, but somehow are possible on the PSP. It's further proof that they just don't want to develop worthwhile games for the system, yet cry when their inferior Wii 'support' doesn't sell a million.
I'm playing the Assassin Creed PSP game, and they did a wonderful job recreating the 360/PS3/PC game on the PSP while keeping an open world feel (albeit, more restrictive and more loading times). This is just one of the game experiences that 3rd parties claimed was 'impossible' on the Wii, but somehow are possible on the PSP. It's further proof that they just don't want to develop worthwhile games for the system, yet cry when their inferior Wii 'support' doesn't sell a million.
i dont care about re5 on wii. any re game would do . even a over the shoulder version of re 1,2or 3 would do. i just want an over the shoulder shooter like uncharted
It's a lot easier to say "It can't be done" than to say "I don't think we can do it."
I guess it would be cool if this game was ported over to the Wii, but I personally wouldn't buy it.
I'm content with RE4:W, RE:UC and the upcoming Darkside Chronicles as far as the RE franchise goes on Wii. I'd rather have another new RE title than a port of RE5, tbh.
I'm content with RE4:W, RE:UC and the upcoming Darkside Chronicles as far as the RE franchise goes on Wii. I'd rather have another new RE title than a port of RE5, tbh.
Sounds more like a change of PR. Back when they said that, they were trying to sell RE5 on the HD consoles, so they were trying to talk them up as much as possible; but with their next game being on the Wii, they have to talk that up. People want the main series games more than spin-offs, so any statement that implies the Wii won't get a real RE game have to be shot down, whether Capcom intends to produce it or not.
Even if they brought it to the Wii it wouldn't sell as well as RE4: Wii Edition [since that was a good port of an already acclaimed game and it was released at a time when there wasn't many traditional games for the Wii], and thus would be proclaimed a failure.
it'd be filarious if they made re5 with dead rising interface.. just the opposite of the dead rising wii edition 
At this point I don't care anymore. I'd rather have an orignal RE game that is not onrails.
Just give us new stuff, Capcom. I've already played RE5 to death on Xbox.
It's hardly anything new for a developer to say "It can't be done on Wii" at some big game announcement. They're usually caught up in all the hype and trying to sell the game, or the publisher or even the platform holder probably encourages it.
Here's another example: During several shows over about 2 years Sony showed off Little Big Planet and there was always statement in their lines somewhere that went "This is only possible on PS3" (they meant the Wii can't handle the engine or whatever).
But lookie now, what's this? Oh yes, a PSP version.
We should be used to this by now.
Here's another example: During several shows over about 2 years Sony showed off Little Big Planet and there was always statement in their lines somewhere that went "This is only possible on PS3" (they meant the Wii can't handle the engine or whatever).
But lookie now, what's this? Oh yes, a PSP version.
We should be used to this by now.
Although I'll be playing the game for PS3 once Alternative Edition with motion controls is out, I think I MIGHT as well get the Wii version, since either way PS3 version isn't going to cost me anything. (used games for the win!)
Every time I hear a dev say "Our HD game won't work on Wii", I LOL. This is just more proof you can adapt virtually anything given the budget and manpower.
Either way, I wouldn't buy it again on account that it's a broken, crappy mess of a game. Biggest disappointment of 09 for me hands down.
Either way, I wouldn't buy it again on account that it's a broken, crappy mess of a game. Biggest disappointment of 09 for me hands down.
NOOOO! i, for one, do NOT want a dumbed down version of a game that was a disappointment. please DO make a RE title for wii, but make it from the ground up. i'm an enormous fan of re 4 wii (i'm playing it again right now), but i will not buy another crappy port to wii game. neither will anyone else, because it won't be any good. make a real re game designed for the wii exclusively, and i will force all of my friends to buy it as well.
ports = fail on wii. just in case you haven't got that figured out yet
ports = fail on wii. just in case you haven't got that figured out yet
If they can get all of the outside areas of RE5 to look like the South America level of Darkside Chronicles, then I'd be impressed. As for controls, just look to RE4 Wii edition and that should be no problem!
I played RE5 on the other systems and I was not impressed with the controls...there was nothing special about the controls over the PS2/GC RE4. Since the Wii version of RE4 is considered the definitive version as far as controls, I'm sure people will welcome that in RE5 Wii. I just hope it won't be a 2yr wait like with Modern Warfare.
I played RE5 on the other systems and I was not impressed with the controls...there was nothing special about the controls over the PS2/GC RE4. Since the Wii version of RE4 is considered the definitive version as far as controls, I'm sure people will welcome that in RE5 Wii. I just hope it won't be a 2yr wait like with Modern Warfare.
DONT port it!!! Just make a better RE4 sequel. RE5 was lame compared to RE4.
By the way, the RE5 grafix are not that great for a corridor based game.
RE:DC has a great engine, why not use it in 3rd person action-adventure?
McDaniel-77
By the way, the RE5 grafix are not that great for a corridor based game.
RE:DC has a great engine, why not use it in 3rd person action-adventure?
McDaniel-77
Not that I care, mind you, because I'm not going to buy it either way, but I said all along that RE5 was absolutely possible on Wii, just as I've always said that Modern Warfare, and games like SFIV, etc. etc. etc., were/are possible on Wii.
With VERY few exceptions, ANY game is possible on Wii. Is the port going to be "downgraded", sure. Of course. That's just technology speaking. But, a GOOD developer can find the best ways to use Wii's hardware, and still make the game shine (both figuratively and literally).
And with RE4 Wii's controls, RE5 would likely sell over a million on Wii, easy. So, A) Capcom hates money, and B) they're just damned lazy.
With VERY few exceptions, ANY game is possible on Wii. Is the port going to be "downgraded", sure. Of course. That's just technology speaking. But, a GOOD developer can find the best ways to use Wii's hardware, and still make the game shine (both figuratively and literally).
And with RE4 Wii's controls, RE5 would likely sell over a million on Wii, easy. So, A) Capcom hates money, and B) they're just damned lazy.
I don't want RE5 on the wii, I've already played it on the 360 and I am disappointed in the game entirely.
It sad when the game companies are play political headgames on us.
we spend good money on them for them to just lie to us!!!
This gen is a sad gen because we are told what can't be done instead of what could be done.
Think of what we could of had, But instead they milked us like cows, lied to us and tricked us in buying consoles that stop running just so we have to buy up anouther one so they can double their profits.
Many of you should be raging!!!
but are you??
we spend good money on them for them to just lie to us!!!
This gen is a sad gen because we are told what can't be done instead of what could be done.
Think of what we could of had, But instead they milked us like cows, lied to us and tricked us in buying consoles that stop running just so we have to buy up anouther one so they can double their profits.
Many of you should be raging!!!
but are you??
the only thing that kept me from hating RE5 (due to its insuperiority to RE4) is the coop. If they port it WITH the coop, I'll buy it.
Please, no more watered-down HD ports...
RE5 was a good game on the PS3/360/PC. But I don't want it on Wii. Give us an original, made-for-Wii title. Maybe RE6 or some other spin-off with "traditional" RE gameplay.
RE5 was a good game on the PS3/360/PC. But I don't want it on Wii. Give us an original, made-for-Wii title. Maybe RE6 or some other spin-off with "traditional" RE gameplay.
It is possible, but please don't do. RE5 isn't great enough to be worth the porting.
There isn't a single doubt in my mind that Resi5 couldn't be done on Wii, and that's because of Resi4.
The question would be, is it worth buying if Capcom couldn't get split-screen multiplayer on the Wii? (as the game is terrible single player)
The question would be, is it worth buying if Capcom couldn't get split-screen multiplayer on the Wii? (as the game is terrible single player)
I really do hope they make RE5 for the Wii, even if it is a port. I played and beat RE5 on the 360 2 times and it is a fantastic game, amazing even. Adding motion controls would make it even better since it would add flexibility to actions like shooting. 
@Rawmeat...
Yes sir I remember that "can't handle the title screen line"....its sticks out in my mind like a fork in tea cup with tea in it, turned upside down.
Anyone with a brain knows the game can run on Wii.(better from the ground up and not having to skip anything)
I had a long right up but I deleted that wall of text.
EDIT....
It can. Do it. So I can continue where I left of in RE4.
Those who don't want it? You are stupid. Wii needs this support.
These type of games shouldn't be tucked away from the Wii?
The fact that it wasn't that taxing on capcom dev team..they PORTED RE4 with barely any improvements not they were necessary) and yeah they have the RE spinoff series going on Umbrella Chronicles, Darkside Chronicles)(but that is no excuse to say oh...Wii gamers get THAT game because we have made those spinoffs and that RE4 port..so much ...well still...no RE5?
I hope that isn't the way you see it Capcom. That way what you are doing is alienating the same gamecube audience of years past.(Yes some people are Wii only)
Basically your TELLING them you HAVE TO(demanding much, mandatory?) buy another system besides your own JUST to play this game? (not me, no way..have you seen RE4 Wii...do you see how much fun wii motion controls brought to a relatively old game from gamecube..ha..need I say more))
Also by what alot of gamers say...they didn't even like RE5 that much or at all(look at some comments above...and er I have seen such comments before too)
So much for HD RE eh?
But nah don't bring it to the Wi...it won't sell...it can sell now its kind of too late..(i still want it though, cant speak for other *ahem* gamers)
Yes sir I remember that "can't handle the title screen line"....its sticks out in my mind like a fork in tea cup with tea in it, turned upside down.
Anyone with a brain knows the game can run on Wii.(better from the ground up and not having to skip anything)
I had a long right up but I deleted that wall of text.
EDIT....
It can. Do it. So I can continue where I left of in RE4.
Those who don't want it? You are stupid. Wii needs this support.
These type of games shouldn't be tucked away from the Wii?
The fact that it wasn't that taxing on capcom dev team..they PORTED RE4 with barely any improvements not they were necessary) and yeah they have the RE spinoff series going on Umbrella Chronicles, Darkside Chronicles)(but that is no excuse to say oh...Wii gamers get THAT game because we have made those spinoffs and that RE4 port..so much ...well still...no RE5?
I hope that isn't the way you see it Capcom. That way what you are doing is alienating the same gamecube audience of years past.(Yes some people are Wii only)
Basically your TELLING them you HAVE TO(demanding much, mandatory?) buy another system besides your own JUST to play this game? (not me, no way..have you seen RE4 Wii...do you see how much fun wii motion controls brought to a relatively old game from gamecube..ha..need I say more))
Also by what alot of gamers say...they didn't even like RE5 that much or at all(look at some comments above...and er I have seen such comments before too)
So much for HD RE eh?
But nah don't bring it to the Wi...it won't sell...it can sell now its kind of too late..(i still want it though, cant speak for other *ahem* gamers)
Yeah no thanks, I dont want capcom to pull another dead rising or modern warfare reflex.
Do it at the same time like with the other platforms, put in the same amount of man work like you do with the games on the other platforms and dont dumb it down, and release it at the same time as the other games.
We dont wanna wait 1+ years for a watered down version of a game that's been out for so long
Do it at the same time like with the other platforms, put in the same amount of man work like you do with the games on the other platforms and dont dumb it down, and release it at the same time as the other games.
We dont wanna wait 1+ years for a watered down version of a game that's been out for so long
@everyone
Those of you who are saying you don't want an RE5 Wii Port because you already have RE5 for the 360/PS3, a Wii version wouldn't be aimed at you. It would be for everyone without a 360/PS3 who wants to play the game.
Those of you who are saying you don't want an RE5 Wii Port because you already have RE5 for the 360/PS3, a Wii version wouldn't be aimed at you. It would be for everyone without a 360/PS3 who wants to play the game.
Or, perhaps, for those million+ gamers who bought and loved RE4 Wii Edition, because, and I quote "It has the best controls, and all around was the best version of an already great game".
Food for thought.
Food for thought.
I would way rather Capcom take on a new RE game with the same perspective etc. as opposed to a chopped down version.
@DarkShadow
Yes!!! me too.
And, Sgt Scyther:
RE5 is a just a copy/paste for RE4, nothing new, so if you have the RE4 there is not need for RE5 in wii.
Rather I would prefer for Sega to made a port of "Condemned: Bloodshot"; a horror game with "Punch-Out" integrated.
Yes!!! me too.
And, Sgt Scyther:
RE5 is a just a copy/paste for RE4, nothing new, so if you have the RE4 there is not need for RE5 in wii.
Rather I would prefer for Sega to made a port of "Condemned: Bloodshot"; a horror game with "Punch-Out" integrated.
yeah like that's going to happen . Oh at least they will remove online coop so don't really care
Well, technically, any game is possible on any system.
It just might be a totally different experience. Graphics are only part of the equation though.
It just might be a totally different experience. Graphics are only part of the equation though.
the moment I saw "Resident Evil 5" in the headline I thought "Here we go again". seriously, cant this discussion die yet?
yeah let's shoot for some new content. I was mad that RE5 wasn't going to be on wii for a hot minute, then i played the ps3 version and was underwhelmed. Now I'm moving on like we all should probably do.
I don't want RE5 on the Wii (it was mediocre when I played it on the 360). I want a brand new RE game on the Wii that isn't an arcade shooter. Built from the ground up for Wii (with WM+ support, please!)
Damnit, no! Resident Evil 5 sucked. It'll suck worse on the Wii due to the miserably mandatory co-op and Wii's crappy online capabilities.
Just make a brand new, original RE game instead.
Just make a brand new, original RE game instead.
Resident Evil 5, while not a failure, was very disappointing. Still haven't topped RE2. Just skip it and make a new RE for the Wii. Just stop making crappy rail shooters.
If a Wii version of RE5 happened then the controls would be better. RE4: Wii Edition beats out the controls in RE5 on the 360 easily (it's cool to see the "Alternate Version" for the PS3 using a similar pointer function, my only issue is that the control set up doesn't look like it'll be as comfortable as holding a Wiimote and nunchuck; oh well at least the new content will be available for my 360 version via DLC).
I played RE5 first and then Dead Space and I must say that I found Dead Space's controls to be superior.
(oh yeah and I'd like to add that unlike other people here I'm someone who actually liked RE5, even though it really is a shooter/action game and not a horror game [at least RE4 still retained a horror atmosphere despite the new action gameplay; RE5 seemed to just lose any horror aspects somewhere along the lines of development]).
I played RE5 first and then Dead Space and I must say that I found Dead Space's controls to be superior.
(oh yeah and I'd like to add that unlike other people here I'm someone who actually liked RE5, even though it really is a shooter/action game and not a horror game [at least RE4 still retained a horror atmosphere despite the new action gameplay; RE5 seemed to just lose any horror aspects somewhere along the lines of development]).
@tckslchs
I agree. RE5 wasn't a very good entry in the series... Just gimme a new title any day. In fact, I wish that they had just released the chronicles series as intended: RE4 style chapters.
I agree. RE5 wasn't a very good entry in the series... Just gimme a new title any day. In fact, I wish that they had just released the chronicles series as intended: RE4 style chapters.
- You people are ridiculous for saying RE5 sucked, when it was just RE4 in a new skin anyway, effectively hating RE4 with more Umbrella RE-series references.
- @Sgt Scyther This.
- @Devil_Rising This.
Fact is:
- That's great you don't like RE5. You're not everyone. I loved RE5.
- That's great that you played it already, most Wii owners have not. RE4 Wii Edition gave Capcom lots of money, so why ignore a larger audience?
- Some people may prefer RE5 Wii Edition alone for the aiming.
- While old now, it'd be the perfect time to make the port while RE5 is getting the extras added for the PS360 and using motion controls.
- RE5 is like the 2nd most selling RE right now, I think. So why you think it would bomb is beyond me. All of you bitter, butthurt Wii owners who are clearly not huge RE fans to begin with seem to think you're part of some majority or something. If this were true, I'd feel afraid for modern gaming.
- @Sgt Scyther This.
- @Devil_Rising This.
Fact is:
- That's great you don't like RE5. You're not everyone. I loved RE5.
- That's great that you played it already, most Wii owners have not. RE4 Wii Edition gave Capcom lots of money, so why ignore a larger audience?
- Some people may prefer RE5 Wii Edition alone for the aiming.
- While old now, it'd be the perfect time to make the port while RE5 is getting the extras added for the PS360 and using motion controls.
- RE5 is like the 2nd most selling RE right now, I think. So why you think it would bomb is beyond me. All of you bitter, butthurt Wii owners who are clearly not huge RE fans to begin with seem to think you're part of some majority or something. If this were true, I'd feel afraid for modern gaming.
@Kafei464
Agreed. I'm not buying it (unless it has the extras like the new scenario), but unlike everyone else here, I don't see why people who HAVEN'T played should miss out.
Leave your opinion on the game at the door. This isn't for you.
Agreed. I'm not buying it (unless it has the extras like the new scenario), but unlike everyone else here, I don't see why people who HAVEN'T played should miss out.
Leave your opinion on the game at the door. This isn't for you.
Also, off-topic but I don't know why they intend to change the format yet again for RE6. Why?
Just take a step back, Capcom. RE4 worked didn't it?
Just take a step back, Capcom. RE4 worked didn't it?
Agree with those saying they aren't really interested. RE5 was the worst game in the series that I've tried, and not getting it doesn't bother me at all.
Besides that, I worry that the almost mandatory co-op play will ruin the experience. The partner AI was crap on PS3/360, and I doubt it will improve on Wii. Without a robust online mode, this game would move from partial to complete failure... and I'm not confident that Wii's online is up to the task.
A new RE game would interest me. RE5 port, not so much.
Besides that, I worry that the almost mandatory co-op play will ruin the experience. The partner AI was crap on PS3/360, and I doubt it will improve on Wii. Without a robust online mode, this game would move from partial to complete failure... and I'm not confident that Wii's online is up to the task.
A new RE game would interest me. RE5 port, not so much.
@ejamer
I still don't see why people who already played/didn't like RE5 think that this game is for you.
It's for people who:
- Didn't play it, because they only own a Wii
- Didn't play it, because RE4 Wii spoiled them with Wii controls.
- Liked the game, but would like to use motion controls, and don't want to use Sony's lame-ass wand.
Also, am I the only person who just handed Sheva the cattle prod and pretended she wasn't in the game? I had no problem and I never played the game in co-op and I still liked it.
I still don't see why people who already played/didn't like RE5 think that this game is for you.
It's for people who:
- Didn't play it, because they only own a Wii
- Didn't play it, because RE4 Wii spoiled them with Wii controls.
- Liked the game, but would like to use motion controls, and don't want to use Sony's lame-ass wand.
Also, am I the only person who just handed Sheva the cattle prod and pretended she wasn't in the game? I had no problem and I never played the game in co-op and I still liked it.
I bought RE5 the weekend it came out, and I still haven't beaten it. It had none of the amazing atmosphere, fear, and amazingess of Resident Evil 4, which introduced me to the franchise, and yes, I went back and enjoyed the originals, too. RE 5, no go, Chris was just laughable looking....I can't believe that's the same person on the back of the Code Veronica X box. I mean, seriously, put them next to each other and try not to laugh. Either way, yeah I'd buy RE5 on wii for the better controls/nintendo's name being on the box, and I'd buy a new real RE game for Wii.
@Padawan of Windu
Not going to drag this out, but:
- RE4 = Fear? Maybe Regenerators, but that's like saying OoT was scary because of ReDeads.
- I honestly hate Chris, in every RE game.
This is possibly the only time Chris didn't seem as retarded to me, despite looking like a pile of watermelons with a head.
Not going to drag this out, but:
- RE4 = Fear? Maybe Regenerators, but that's like saying OoT was scary because of ReDeads.
- I honestly hate Chris, in every RE game.
This is possibly the only time Chris didn't seem as retarded to me, despite looking like a pile of watermelons with a head.
the only thing i'd really want them tochange is the sucky inventory system.
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Anyways, wow. Looks like Capcom has a change of heart!
If Activision can port Modern Warefare to the Wii with downgraded graphics, then Capcom can surely downgrade Resident Evil 5 for the Wii.