Capcom Denies PlayStation 2 Resi 4 Dumb-Down
Angry reaction to GameCube superiority claims
According to a report on The Magic Box, Capcom Japan has denied that there will be any significant graphical difference in the PlayStation 2 version of Resident Evil 4.
This follows speculation from the Japanese press that Leon, the main character in the game, had had his polygonal count slashed in half, from 10,000 polygons to a mere 5,000. The villagers in the PlayStation 2 version, according to a report in the latest GC World, will be constructed of around 4,000 polygons, about the same number used for the Snake model in MGS3.
However, Capcom over the weekend moved to quash these rumours, declaring them false. The Japanese firm also went as far to state that the source magazine had never even been given access to Resident Evil 4 PS2, much less carry out a detailed review.
And you thought it was just the UK magazine industry that constantly lied to its readers? Seemingly, it’s a global problem.
This follows speculation from the Japanese press that Leon, the main character in the game, had had his polygonal count slashed in half, from 10,000 polygons to a mere 5,000. The villagers in the PlayStation 2 version, according to a report in the latest GC World, will be constructed of around 4,000 polygons, about the same number used for the Snake model in MGS3.
However, Capcom over the weekend moved to quash these rumours, declaring them false. The Japanese firm also went as far to state that the source magazine had never even been given access to Resident Evil 4 PS2, much less carry out a detailed review.
And you thought it was just the UK magazine industry that constantly lied to its readers? Seemingly, it’s a global problem.
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gary_turnstall 21 Feb 2005 22:43
1/10
been to the magic box and can't find any news on this what is the link please anyone know?
gary_turnstall 21 Feb 2005 22:50
2/10
found it now quoted from the magic box
"Capcom denied a previous rumor regarding to the PlayStation 2 port of Biohazard 4 being downgraded in graphic quality. The company stated that the review in the Japanese CG World magazine has never took place and the report was completely false."
they have denied that the interview took place thats it nothing more they have not said anything about the ps2 title
"Capcom denied a previous rumor regarding to the PlayStation 2 port of Biohazard 4 being downgraded in graphic quality. The company stated that the review in the Japanese CG World magazine has never took place and the report was completely false."
they have denied that the interview took place thats it nothing more they have not said anything about the ps2 title
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Stryfe01 21 Feb 2005 23:36
3/10
Common sense says that it will be dumbed down. the PS2 cannot match the graphical power of the GC. So it's expected. What I do not, and i'm sure others don't want, is to see a seriously flawed port. Which capcom and most companies are good for doing.
Pandaman 22 Feb 2005 06:07
4/10
One, this is an obligatory PR move on Capcom's part.
Two, whoever waits an entire year to play Resident Evil 4 deserves to be hit on the head repeatedly.
Two, whoever waits an entire year to play Resident Evil 4 deserves to be hit on the head repeatedly.
ku16610 22 Feb 2005 10:21
5/10
The ps2 version will destroy it end of story they will get extra features , gamecube discs are small capcom can fit a lot more goodies into the ps2 version and obviously working on it a second time they can optimise the engine so that it does run fine on the ps2 , no matter the extra ??? (sorry did the gamecube turn into some kind of mega console when i was away cos of this game ) abilities of the gamecube. So to summerize everyone will be happy except the gamecube owners who bought thier consoles just for this game.
Joji 22 Feb 2005 12:26
6/10
Well there is a fanboy rant if I ever saw one. Capcom are capable of pulling off some feats in their games but I'm sorry to disappoint you if the fatc the GC is more powerful than PS2 hurts your ears. Games like Viewtiful Joe and Super Monkey Ball have beenn easy conversions but nothing on the scale of RE4 has been converted from Gc to PS2, as very few games at all have.
Capcom will do their best but it still won't cut they GC which does a better job. Just accept the news and move on. If you look at something like Far Cry on the PC compared to the PS2 version you'll see the same thing. One is more powerful than the other and thus can do more with ease. Get over it.
As for buying GCs for RE4, most of us already had one since it's the cheapest home console on sale at the moment. And I'm not being Sony biased since I own both machines.
LUPOS 22 Feb 2005 13:37
7/10
Joji wrote:
And I'm not being Sony biased since I own both machines.
Then why dont you own an XBOX HU?!!? HU?!?!?!
SONY & NINTENDO WHORE!!!!!
Your like a pig on a spit, taking it from both ends!! You know the xbox could satisfy you and three of your friends at the same time... all by it self... its soooo big!
just kidding ;)
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Joji 22 Feb 2005 14:25
8/10
Calm yourself Lupos. Only reason I don't have an Xbox is because my funds can't manage such things at the moment. Would have had one ages ago but come end of this year I might not need to with Xbox2 on the way.
The kind of games I prefer also tend to be on PS2 and GC, in short I get my Nippon gaming fix in spades, rpgs beat em ups etc. I am not biased because I also own a PC, GBA, DC, PSone, N64 and SNES plus games. I am about games not what machine they are on.
I've played Halo 2 online and it was great and I'd love an xbox too.
The kind of games I prefer also tend to be on PS2 and GC, in short I get my Nippon gaming fix in spades, rpgs beat em ups etc. I am not biased because I also own a PC, GBA, DC, PSone, N64 and SNES plus games. I am about games not what machine they are on.
I've played Halo 2 online and it was great and I'd love an xbox too.
LUPOS 22 Feb 2005 15:00
9/10
Joji wrote:
I've played Halo 2 online and it was great and I'd love an xbox too.
good to know... i just saw the other rediculous fan boy nonsens up above and wanted to throw my two cents in, i never really asuumed you where biased... probably the most level headed and generally agreable person on here... i dont recall ever seeing you particularly up in arms about anything. Which is impressive round these parts :)
NiktheGreek 22 Feb 2005 15:33
10/10
ku16610 wrote:
The ps2 version will destroy it end of story they will get extra features , gamecube discs are small capcom can fit a lot more goodies into the ps2 version and obviously working on it a second time they can optimise the engine so that it does run fine on the ps2 , no matter the extra ??? (sorry did the gamecube turn into some kind of mega console when i was away cos of this game ) abilities of the gamecube.
The Gamecube is evidently more powerful than the Playstation 2. Increased ability isn't even something to question, and engine optimisation only goes so far to alleviate the issue of less powerful hardware. As for Capcom's ability to get Resident Evil 4 running perfectly on the Playstation 2, I doubt it can be done without any concessions at all. However, there's nothing to say they can't pull off an extremely impressive version (like Burnout 3) rather than a not so good one (like Sonic Heroes).
As for extra features, it's best not to crow about them when none have been announced.
So to summerize everyone will be happy except the gamecube owners who bought thier consoles just for this game.
To be honest, you sound a tad jealous. If I'd recently bought my Gamecube for Resident Evil 4, I'd be chuffed because I could then explore a back catalogue of great exclusive games such as F-Zero GX, Zelda: The Wind Waker and Metroid Prime (not to mention the Resident Evil remake and Resident Evil Zero), which are all £20 or less at present. However, I've had mine for a couple of years now and already have those games, so to me Resident Evil 4 will just be the icing on a very sweet cake.
The joy of having all three!