Resident Evil 4 Mobile/iPod Edition

[Michi is a cat]

A while ago, I was checking up Resident Evil 4 on Wikipedia when I saw the section about different versions of the game. I was quite surprised to see that there was a portable version, called simply Resident Evil 4 Mobile Edition. The mobile phone edition was made for a specific model, called the BREW 4.0 (made by Au, JAPAN ONLY >_<), and has since been ported to the iPod Touch (with some adjustments and improvements, of course). Apparently, it was released "without any formal announcement".

A few months afterwards, I bought an iPod, and thought I'd try the game. Anyways, here's what it's like:



Here's the title screen, complete with the voice that goes "*Bong!* Resident Evil FOUR!". The story is set in chapters, which you can select and also replay.



After completing chapter 1, you can access the merchant before starting any other mission. Here's also a screenshot of the opening sequence.



The controls are prety much the same as the Gamecube version, with a virtual joypad that controls movement and aiming.



El Gigante makes an appearance, as well as the various forms of Ganado.



Oddly enough, the game ends after defeating Verdugo, which was a disappointment. The story ends abruptly too, where Ashley hasn't even been rescued.

So, anyway, I bought this for £3.99, and it'll probably cost $7.99 in the states.

I actually thought it was worth it. Each level you complete in Story Mode unlocks two levels of the Mercenary Mode. In the Mercenary Mode, you get more challenging missions such as escort Ashley to a certain point etc. rather than just plain killing. Missions successfully completed will earn money, which can be spent in Story Mode. The Merchant also sells ammo now, which makes it quite handy too.

The inventory carries over from chapter to chapter too, so if you get a certain weapon in a chapter, you can replay an earlier chapter and use it there.

What do you guys (and girls) think of this game?  

[l-Kathulu-l]

It looks really good, but it ends after defeating Verdugo? Thats stupid. Why get a half completed game?  

[Michi is a cat]

l-Kathulu-l

It looks really good, but it ends after defeating Verdugo? Thats stupid. Why get a half completed game?

I was hoping they would make a volume 2 or an update for the game that has the second half of the story.  

[The Ice Maker]

O_O I want an iPod Touch now, solely for this. xD' But, I'm just an insane RE4 fangirl, so...I'm pretty biased. '>u> I think it looks fun and entertaining, but, as it's already been pointed out, it stinks that it ends after the fight with Salazar's right hand man. =3= Hopefully they'd release the latter half of it! >n<' Ooh! And the different Mercenary Modes sound awesome too!! >u<' Mercenary Mode was one of my favorite parts of 4, and the new challenges sound like a blast!! >w3

 

[Michi is a cat]

The Ice Maker

O_O I want an iPod Touch now, solely for this. xD' But, I'm just an insane RE4 fangirl, so...I'm pretty biased. '>u> I think it looks fun and entertaining, but, as it's already been pointed out, it stinks that it ends after the fight with Salazar's right hand man. =3= Hopefully they'd release the latter half of it! >n<' Ooh! And the different Mercenary Modes sound awesome too!! >u<' Mercenary Mode was one of my favorite parts of 4, and the new challenges sound like a blast!! >w3

I'm glad you like the Mercenaries, though I must warn you that Leon is the only playable character. Ada, Wesker, and Krauser are all nonexistent in this version. There are 24 different Mercenaries missions, and 12 main story chapters.  

[Waynebrizzle]

This is actually really impressive. It's just disappointing that they released an incomplete game.  

[[Kegan]]

I felt like a jerk for using a rocket launcher against Salazar in the wii version... a badass jerk...

Waynebrizzle

This is actually really impressive. It's just disappointing that they released an incomplete game.

I'm betting on a part 2.  

[Michi is a cat]

If you want, I can try and take some more screenshots...  

[Waynebrizzle]

[Kegan]

I felt like a jerk for using a rocket launcher against Salazar in the wii version... a badass jerk...

Waynebrizzle

This is actually really impressive. It's just disappointing that they released an incomplete game.

I'm betting on a part 2.

Yeah, and since it's only like 8 dollars it's not all bad.  

[l-Kathulu-l]

So I found this in the iTunes free section. It might be the demo, but I guess it'd be worth checking out for yourself  

[Waynebrizzle]

l-Kathulu-l

So I found this in the iTunes free section. It might be the demo, but I guess it'd be worth checking out for yourself

wow  

[Trenn Flashkill]

I played the demo of it during break at work. It doesn't control too bad considering there's no buttons. I personally wouldn't buy it, but to see games like this appear on the app store is sick.  

[The Ice Maker]

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The Ice Maker

O_O I want an iPod Touch now, solely for this. xD' But, I'm just an insane RE4 fangirl, so...I'm pretty biased. '>u> I think it looks fun and entertaining, but, as it's already been pointed out, it stinks that it ends after the fight with Salazar's right hand man. =3= Hopefully they'd release the latter half of it! >n<' Ooh! And the different Mercenary Modes sound awesome too!! >u<' Mercenary Mode was one of my favorite parts of 4, and the new challenges sound like a blast!! >w3

I'm glad you like the Mercenaries, though I must warn you that Leon is the only playable character. Ada, Wesker, and Krauser are all nonexistent in this version. There are 24 different Mercenaries missions, and 12 main story chapters.

Really? Hm that's odd... Was there any reason for Leon being the only playable character, or don't you know? Either way, Leon was my favorite to play as, so I'm fine with that. xD'