Resident Evil 4: Why the Wii Version Still Shines 18 Years Later

Over the years, Resident Evil 4 has taken a Skyrim- like approach to ubiquity. The original GameCube game has received ports to virtually every console, ranging from the PlayStation 2 to the Nintendo Switch, and the remake made the leap to the ninth generation of consoles. Add in VR versions of both the original and remake, and deciding which way to play the game can quickly become overwhelming.

You really can't go wrong with any of these options, but one of the earliest ports might still be the best. 18 years ago, Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition brought the game to Nintendo's next console, which dwarfed Resident Evil 4 's original platform in popularity. At a glance, the two versions look identical, but the magic of the Wii edition lies in the motion controls .

Wii Motion Con