Capcom Makes Wii RE4 Easy

Capcom says that for Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, it is focusing on making the game more accessible to Wii gamers.  makes sense, I suppose.Producer Masachika Mawata and director Minoru Nakai have said that RE4: Wii Edition will feature Easy and Amateur modes, as well as the usual normal mode in a video interview. Easy and Amateur will feature a few modifications that should make life a little easier, such as an easy enemy lock-on feature and a gun laser sight with infinite range to make targeting easier.

Nakai conceded that use of the knife in previous Resident Evil games was tough because of the need to aim up or down; now, he says, you will be able to attack enemies and objects just by slashing the Wii Remote in that direction. The closer you are to the object or enemy the more damage you inflict. "Our concept is 'easier'," said Kawata. "The number of hardcore gamers [who own Wii] is relatively small. A lower difficulty can attract Wii gamers but excessive easiness can reduce excitement. Our goal is to make it easier and exciting."