Resident Evil 4 (hookman)

An older Version of Resident Evil 4 (hookman)

The Trailer

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ody5WLlJkUw

The gameplay

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jGRZwypXMFg

RE4 was in development for a long time, the first concept started out in 2000. The first version was such a departure from the series that version was transformed into The Devil May Cry. There was also a ‘Frog’ version, which was also dropped.

Then there’s the infamous RE4: ‘Hookman’ version. The thing about this one is that it was shown to many people outside the company and a trailer was even created for the game. Many fans called this the Resident Hill version, meaning it had some elements from the Silent Hill series. Instead of Zombies, there were ghost-like creatures and many background elements could harm you. There are also a few Clock Tower things thrown in as well, such as the Hookman following you around randomly. It amazes me how far along this version was.

Of course, this Hookman version was completely dropped. I really liked it; it appeared to be based less on action and more on scaring the player. This could have really given the RE series new life to a dead series (pun intended). I hope they reconsider at least using the engine again for another RE side-story.

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On a side note, I found this really cool RE fan-made video using the Die Another Day song http://youtube.com/watch?v=QI-AcKYc9QQ&mode=related&search=

It’s probably one of the best edited fan-made videos I’ve seen in a while. It’s totally in sync with the music. I like the strings in this song, but I can’t stand Madonna’s voice.

Kind of wish this one was a real promo.