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| publisher = | director = Shinji Mikami | producer = Hiroyuki Kobayashi | designer = Hiroshi Shibata Shigenori Nishikawa Koji Kakae | programmer = Kiyohiko Sakata | artist = Yoshiaki Hirabayashi Yuichi Akimoto Yoshifumi Hattori | writer = Shinji Mikami Haruo Murata | composer = Misao Senbongi Shusaku Uchiyama | series = ''Resident Evil'' | platforms = GameCube PlayStation 2 Microsoft Windows Wii iOS, Zeebo PlayStation 3 (HD) Xbox 360 (HD) | released = | genre = Survival horror | modes = Single-player }} ''Resident Evil 4'', known as in Japan, is a survival horror third-person shooter video game developed by Capcom Production Studio 4 and released by multiple publishers, including Capcom, Ubisoft, Nintendo Australia, Red Ant Enterprises and THQ Asia Pacific. The sixth main entry in the ''Resident Evil'' horror series, the game was originally released for the GameCube in January 2005 in North America and Japan, and in March 2005 in Europe and Australia. The story of ''Resident Evil 4'' follows the U.S. government special agent Leon S. Kennedy, who is sent on a mission to rescue Ashley Graham, the U.S. President's daughter who has been kidnapped by a sinister cult. Traveling to a remote rural area of Europe, Leon fights hordes of violent villagers and mutated monsters, and reunites with the mysterious spy Ada Wong. The game pioneered and popularized the "over the shoulder" third-person view perspective in video games. First hinted at in early December 1999, ''Resident Evil 4'' underwent a long development time during which four proposed versions of the game were discarded. Initially developed for the Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation 2, the first attempt was directed by Hideki Kamiya after producer Shinji Mikami requested him to create a new entry in the ''Resident Evil'' series. Nevertheless, it was decided to start development over again. The game was intended to be a GameCube exclusive as part of the Capcom Five, but a PlayStation 2 version was announced before the game was released for the GameCube. ''Resident Evil 4'' was subsequently released for Microsoft Windows, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and in heavily condensed versions for the iOS phones and Zeebo. In April 2013, Resident Evil 4 was launched on Android but only for Samsung smartphones via Galaxy Apps and earlier in 2013 it was available for the Japanese Google Play.〔(English version of Resident Evil 4 now available on Android from the Samsung Apps store ). April 2013〕 ''Resident Evil 4'' garnered universal critical acclaim. It received many Game of the Year awards for , and was seen as a successful cross-platform hit that highly influenced the evolution of the survival horror and third-person shooter genres. It has since been listed among the best video games of all time. ==Gameplay== The player controls the protagonist Leon S. Kennedy from a third-person, over-the-shoulder perspective in a mission to rescue the daughter of the President of the United States, Ashley Graham. The gameplay focuses on action and shootouts involving crowds of enemies in large open areas. The camera is focused behind Leon, and it zooms in for an over-the-shoulder view when aiming a weapon. Unlike previous games in the series, there is the addition of a laser sight that adds a new depth to the aiming, allowing the player to aim in various directions and easily change their placement at any time. Bullets affect the enemies specifically where they are shot: shots to the feet can cause enemies to stumble, while shots to the arms can cause them to drop their weapons. Another new aspect of ''Resident Evil 4'' is the inclusion of context-sensitive controls. Based on the situation, the player can interact with aspects of their environment: kicking down a ladder, jumping out of a window, or dodging an enemy attack. There are also quick time events, in which the player must press buttons indicated on-screen to execute actions such as dodging a falling boulder or wrestling an enemy to stay alive. These are often incorporated into the game's many boss battles, where the player must avoid instant kill attacks. The main enemies are violent villagers referred to as ''Los Ganados'' ("The Cattle" in Spanish). ''Los Ganados'' can dodge, wield melee and projectile weapons, and are capable of working collectively and communicating with each other. They were once simple farmers until becoming the product of an infestation of ''Las Plagas'' ("The Plague" in Spanish). The inventory system of the game features a grid system, represented by an attaché case, that has each item take up a certain number of spaces. The case can be upgraded several times, allowing for more space. Weapons, ammunition and healing items are kept in the case, while key items and treasures are kept in a separate menu. Items may be bought from and sold to a merchant that appears in various locations throughout the game. He sells first aid sprays, weapons, allows for weapons to be upgraded and buys various treasures that Leon finds. The various weapons each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Capcom added new content made specifically for the PlayStation 2 version of the game, which was later incorporated into the PC and Wii releases. The largest addition is "Separate Ways", a minigame which focuses on Ada Wong's involvement in ''Resident Evil 4'' and her connection to the series' villain Albert Wesker. "Ada's Report", a five-part documentary, analyzes Ada's relationship with Wesker and his role in the plot. Other unlockable content in all versions includes the minigames "The Mercenaries" and "Assignment Ada" (using Ada to retrieve ''Las Plagas'' samples), new costumes for Leon and Ashley, new weapons, and a cutscene browser. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Resident Evil 4」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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