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-The sixth installment of the ''[[Resident Evil]]'' series, [[Capcom]]'s [[survival horror]] game ''[[Resident Evil 4]]'' is centered around [[List of characters in the Resident Evil series#Leon S. Kennedy|Leon Kennedy]]'s mission to rescue [[#Ashley Graham|Ashley Graham]], the [[United States President]]'s daughter, from a sinister cult, Los Illuminados, that is bent on world domination. The game's main single player campaign chronicles Kennedy's adventure though a rural part of [[Europe]] in search of Graham.
-His mission reunites him with [[List of characters in the Resident Evil series#Ada Wong|Ada Wong]], a secret agent introduced in ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'', who is a playable character in the game's other single player mode. In addition to Kennedy and Wong, there are three additional playable characters, [[List of characters in the Resident Evil series#Albert Wesker|Albert Wesker]], [[#Jack Krauser|Jack Krauser]], and [[Characters in Resident Evil 2#HUNK|HUNK]], in the game's Mercenaries minigame. The characters of ''Resident Evil 4'' were designed by Masaki Yamanaka, and voiced by several actors including [[Paul Mercier (actor)|Paul Mercier]], [[Carolyn Lawrence]], [[Jim Ward (voice actor)|Jim Ward]], [[Sally Cahill]], and [[Rino Romano]].
-== Casting and development ==
-[[File:Leondesings.jpg|thumb|right|A graphic illustrating the development of Leon Kennedy's character.]]
-''Resident Evil 4's'' characters were designed by Masaki Yamanaka.<ref name='credits'>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Game Credits for Resident Evil 4 | date=[[2005]] | publisher=[[Moby Games]] | url =http://www.mobygames.com/game/gamecube/resident-evil-4/credits | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-07-10 | language = }}</ref> Prior to the game's release, many Capcom producers considered ''Resident Evil 4'' to be a "risky" departure from the series' previous installments.<ref name="ignint">{{cite news | first=ign.com | last=Staff | coauthors= | title=E3 2004: Resident Evil 4 Interview | date=[[2004]] | publisher=[[IGN]] | url =http://cube.ign.com/articles/515/515402p1.html | work = | pages =1–3 | accessdate = 2008-05-27 | language = }}</ref> The game's creators sought to reinvent the series by adding a new type of enemy to the game, called "Ganados", as opposed to using the undead creatures from previous ''Resident Evil'' games.<ref name="ignint"/> Unlike other ''Resident Evil'' titles, ''Resident Evil 4's'' storyline was not centered around the [[Umbrella Corporation]] or its exploits.<ref name="ignint"/> Furthermore, producers expended additional detail to modify and update characters that had previously appeared in the series. In a documentary explaining the conception of the game's characters, a game designer stated he intended to make Leon Kennedy "look tougher, but also cool."<ref name="dvd">{{cite video  | title = The Making of Resident Evil 4  | medium = DVD  | publisher = [[Capcom]] |date = 2005 }}</ref>
-The game's English voice actors recorded their parts in four sessions, over three to four months.<ref name="cary">{{cite news | first=Chris | last=Carle | coauthors= | title=Babe Interview: Carolyn Lawrence | date=2005-08-02 | publisher=[[IGN]] | url =http://stars.ign.com/articles/663/663669p1.html | work = | pages =2–3 | accessdate = 2008-06-04 | language = }}</ref> Capcom hired Shinsaku Ohara to serve as the game's voice acting, and translate the game's script.<ref name="credits"/> In an interview with [[IGN]], [[Carolyn Lawrence]], who provided the voice for [[#Ashley Graham|Ashley Graham]], described her character as "vulnerable, because Leon has to come to her rescue all the time."<ref name="cary"/> She also described Kennedy's character as "more brawn, perhaps than brain."<ref name="cary"/> In addition to the voice acting, the game's designer detailed each cinematic sequence so that each character's facial expressions matched the tone of their voice actor.<ref name="dvd"/>
-== Main characters ==
-{{See also|List of characters in the Resident Evil series}}
-[[File:Re4charcrop.jpg|thumb|right|Left to right: Leon Kennedy, Ashley Graham and Ada Wong.]]
-=== Leon Kennedy ===
-'''Leon S. Kennedy''' (voiced by [[Paul Mercier (actor)|Paul Mercier]]) is the protagonist and main playable character in ''[[Resident Evil 4]]''.<ref>Dan Birlew, "leon s. kennedy," ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 4-5.</ref> After surviving the [[T-Virus]] outbreak in [[Raccoon City]] during the events of ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'', Kennedy is hired to work with the [[United States government]].<ref>{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 3: Nemesis]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=1999-09-22 |platform=[[PlayStation]] |isolang= |quote='''Epilogue:''' Leon Scott Kennedy is confronted with a man who claims to be a U.S. government agent... He looks at Leon and says, "But you have value. This is a good deal.  Make your choice."  Without regret or hesitation, Leon closes his eyes and then sharply responds.}}</ref> During this period of time, Kennedy underwent a period of extensive training, turning him from a [[rookie]] police officer into an elite government agent.<ref>{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote='''Leon Kennedy:''' I received special training via a secret organization working under the direct control of the President.}}</ref> In ''Resident Evil 4'', he is assigned to rescue the [[President of the United States|United States President]]’s daughter, Ashley Graham, who is being held captive by a European cult called “Los Illuminados”.<ref name="Graham">{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote='''Leon Kennedy:''' It was right before I was to take on my duties of protecting the President's daughter when she was abducted. That's the ultimate reason I'm in this lonely and rural part of Europe. }}</ref> His mission pits him against hordes of indoctrinated villagers, mutated abominations and characters from his past.<ref name='gamespot'>{{cite news | first=Matthew | last=Rorie | coauthors= | title=Resident Evil 4 - Gamespot Game Guide | date=[[2004]] | publisher=[[Gamespot]] | url =http://www.gamespot.com/features/6116796/index.html?tag=gameguide;title;1 | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-14 | language = }}</ref>
-=== Ada Wong ===
-'''Ada Wong''' (voiced by [[Sally Cahill]]) is an operative for an unknown company, who is attempting to retrieve a sample of Las Plagas.<ref>Dan Birlew, "ada wong", ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 10.</ref> She originally met Kennedy during the events of ''Resident Evil 2''.<ref>{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote='''Leon Kennedy''': Six years had passed since that horrendous incident.}}</ref> She saves Kennedy's life on many occasions and helps him rescue Ashley Graham.<ref name='gamespot'/> Wong waits till the game's end to reveal her true agenda to Kennedy, and steals the sample of Las Plagas. She provides Kennedy and Graham with a [[jet ski]] to escape the destruction of the complex and escapes via helicopter.<ref name='gamespot'/> Wong is a playable character in "Assignment Ada", a short side mission, and "Separate Ways", which chronicles her actions in ''Resident Evil 4'''s background.<ref name='gamespot'/><ref name="sepway">{{cite news | first=ign.com | last="Nix" | coauthors= | title=Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways | date=2005-09-26 | publisher=IGN | url =http://ps2.ign.com/articles/653/653900p1.html | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-21 | language = }}</ref>
-=== Ashley Graham ===
-'''Ashley Graham''' (voiced by [[Carolyn Lawrence]]) is the president's daughter in ''Resident Evil 4''.<ref>Dan Birlew, "ashley graham", ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 6.</ref> A college student living in [[Massachusetts]], Ashley is abducted by a mysterious cult while attempting to return home.<ref name="Graham"/> She is taken to an undisclosed part of [[Europe]] and held captive in a village inhabited by humans infected by mind-controlling parasites. The cult's leader, Osmund Saddler, plans to infect her with Las Plagas, to carry out the cult's secret agenda.<ref name="Mission">{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote='''Our Mission (File):''' we must influence the minds of the people who advise the President. After this is done, the rest of the departments will quickly fall under our sway..}}</ref> She is rescued by Kennedy, and works alongside him to thwart the cult's plans and escape. In addition to being able to receive commands and perform simple tasks, Ashley briefly becomes a playable character for a portion of the game.<ref name='gamespot'/>
-=== Osmund Saddler ===
-'''Osmund Saddler''' (voiced by [[Michael Gough (voice actor)|Michael Gough]]) is the primary antagonist in ''Resident Evil 4''.<ref>Dan Birlew, "osmund saddler", ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 11.</ref> He is the leader of Los Illuminados, the cult responsible for Ashley Graham's kidnapping.<ref name="Graham"/> Saddler plans on infecting Graham with a sample of Las Plagas, in hope that she will return home and infect higher ranking members of the U.S. government.<ref name="Mission"/> Saddler then wishes to control them and seize control of the U.S., and then the world.<ref name="Mission"/> He uses samples of Las Plagas to infect and control villagers and even a local [[castellan]] to perform his bidding.<ref name="Salaz"/> However, his plans are foiled by the combined efforts of Kennedy, Wong and Luis Sera. Kennedy, with the assistance of Wong, kills Saddler near the game's conclusion, and destroys his research and production complex.<ref name='gamespot'/>
-== Supporting characters ==
-=== Luis Sera ===
-'''Luis Sera''' (voiced by [[Rino Romano]]) is a [[Europe]]an researcher, who is attempting to assist Kennedy and Wong in their efforts against Los Illuminados.<ref>Dan Birlew, "luis sera", ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 7.</ref> He is extremely familiar with the village where the game is set and formerly worked with Osmund Saddler to research and develop the cult's mind-controlling parasites.<ref>{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote='''Sera and the Third Party (File):''' The whereabouts of Sera are still unknown. Most likely he's using an old secret passage taught to him by his grandfather, who used to hunt in this region long ago. I'm pretty certain that he's hiding our property somewhere in the forest.}}</ref> After realizing Saddler intends to use the parasites for malicious purposes, he begins to attempt to sabotage the cult's mission. Sera meets Kennedy after both men are captured by villagers.<ref name='gamespot'/> He introduces himself as a former policeman from [[Madrid, Spain|Madrid]], who became dissatisfied with his job.<ref>{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote='''Luis Sera:''' I used to be a cop in Madrid. Now I'm just a good-for-nothing guy, who happens to be quite the ladies' man. Policía... you put your life on the line, no one really appreciates you enough for it. Being a hero isn't what it's cracked up to be anymore...}}</ref> Sera continues to assist Kennedy, but is ultimately killed by Saddler before he can present him with a sample of Las Plagas.<ref name='gamespot'/><ref>{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote=''' Capture Luis Sera (File):''' It appears he took some vaccines when he stole our "sample". The vaccines we can do without, but we must retrieve the "sample" for it is our life blood.}}</ref>
-=== Jack Krauser ===
-{{main|Jack Krauser}}
-=== Ramon Salazar ===
-'''Ramon Salazar''' (voiced by Rene Mujica) is the [[castellan]] of the castle that serves as a setting for part of the game.<ref>Dan Birlew, "ramon salazar," ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 4-5.</ref> He comes from a noble family, who were responsible for sealing the Las Plagas beneath the castle's grounds.<ref name="Salaz">{{cite video game|title=[[Resident Evil 4]] |developer=[[Capcom|Capcom Production Studio 4]] |publisher=Capcom |date=2005-10-25 |platform=[[PlayStation 2]] |quote='''Castellan Memo (File):''' Long ago there once was a religious group that had deep roots in this region called the Los Illuminados. Unjustly however, the first castellan of the castle took away their rights and powers...The  reason  why I released the Las Plagas from deep under  the  castle  and  gave  them to Lord Saddler was not  only  to  repay  for the sins of my ancestors but I felt certain that the  Lord  would make better use of this power to
-help save the world.}}</ref> Years later, Saddler, a cultist who worships Las Plagas, persuades Salazar to unearth the parasites, causing them to spread across the local area.<ref name="Salaz"/> Salazar confronts Kennedy and Graham several times during ''Resident Evil 4'', and mutates into a gigantic monster in his final meeting with Kennedy.<ref name='gamespot'/>
-=== Bitores Mendez ===
-'''Bitores Mendez''' (voiced by [[Jesse Corti]]) is a village chief who is ordered to stop Kennedy from finding and extracting Graham.<ref>Dan Birlew, "bitores mendez," ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 9.</ref> In addition to commanding several possessed villagers, Mendez possesses superhuman strength, as well as a large Las Plagas parasite inside of him.<ref name='gamespot'/> He leads the hunt for Leon and Ashley early in the game, and leaves various documents pertaining to the game's plot around the village. He is killed by Kennedy at the end of the village area.<ref name='gamespot'/>
-== Minor characters ==
-* '''Ingrid Hunnigan''' (voiced by [[Salli Saffioti]]) is Kennedy's radio contact throughout the game. In addition to supplying Kennedy with intelligence reports, she also provides the player with general gameplay advice. Kennedy and Hunnigan eventually lose contact with each other, but then regain contact at the end of the game. She also makes a cameo in ''[[Resident Evil Degeneration]]''.<ref>Dan Birlew, "ingrid hunnigan," ''Resident Evil 4: Bradygames Signature Series Guide'' (Indianapolis: Pearson Education, 2006), 11.</ref>
-* '''Mike''' is a helicopter pilot, who is deployed to support Kennedy and extract Graham. He pilots a heavily armed helicopter, and is able to defeat many enemies before being shot down by one of Saddler's minions.<ref name='gamespot'/>
-* '''The Merchant''' (voiced by [[Paul Mercier]])<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= |authorlink= | title=PAUL MERCIER | date=2009-09-21 | publisher=UnwiredtvMedia | url =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqz9ZWVpfIM | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2009-10-25 | language = }}</ref> is a mysterious salesperson who sells, buys, and upgrades various weapons and items. He also operates several [[shooting range|shooting galleries]] throughout the game.<ref name='gamespot'/>
-<!-- Please do not add any speculative details regarding the Merchant's whereabouts. Such details will be hastily removed per Wikipedia's Original Research policy. -->
-== Reception ==
-''[[Resident Evil 4]]'s'' characters and story generally received positive commentary. [[GameSpot]]'s [[Greg Kasavin]] praised the game's voice acting, but claimed that it was betrayed by "some uncharacteristically goofy dialogue."<ref name="Greg_GS">{{cite news | first=Greg | last=Kasavin| coauthors= | title=Resident Evil 4 for GameCube Review | date=2005-01-10 | publisher=[[GameSpot]] | url =http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/adventure/residentevil4/review.html | work = | pages =1, 3 | accessdate = 2008-05-17 | language = }}</ref> [[Yahoo! Games]]' Adam Pavlacka and GameSpot's, Kevin VanOrd, acclaimed Capcom for adding great amounts of detail to the game's characters.<ref>{{cite news | first=Adam | last=Pavlacka | coauthors= | title=Resident Evil 4 (PS2) | date=2005-10-27 | publisher=[[Yahoo!|Yahoo! Games]] | url =http://videogames.yahoo.com/ps2/resident-evil-4/review-408114 | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-18 | language = }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Kevin | last=VanOrd | coauthors= | title=Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition | date=2007-06-19 | publisher=[[Gamespot]] | url =http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/residentevil4/review.html | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-18 | language = }}</ref> [[IGN]]'s [[Matt Casamassina]] went into further detail in his review for ''Resident Evil 4'', praising not only the detailed character design, but also the [[fight choreography]] and three-dimensional modeling within cinematic sequences.<ref name="ign">{{cite news | first=Matt | last=Casamassina | coauthors= | title=IGN: Resident Evil 4 Review | date=[[2005]] | publisher=[[IGN]] | url =http://cube.ign.com/articles/577/577841p1.html | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-17 | language = }}</ref> Casamassina also complimented the game's voice actors, especially [[Paul Mercier (actor)|Paul Mercier]], commenting, "For once, the characters are believable because Capcom has hired competent actors to supply their voices. Leon in particular is very well produced."<ref name="ign"/> Diego Luna, a writer for ''Cerise Magazine'', criticized [[#Ashley Graham|Ashley Graham]]'s character for being stereotypical, claiming, "[Graham] is a rapid departure from previous women in ''Resident Evil'', who relied on their own guile and skill to survive."<ref>Luna, Diego.  "[http://cerise.theirisnetwork.org/archives/233 Shotgun vs. Skirt: Gender in ''Resident Evil 4'']," ''Cerise Magazine'' (October 2007). Retrieved on 2008-05-18.</ref>
-IGN and [[Nintendo Power]] specifically recognized ''Resident Evil 4's'' character design and voice acting. Nintendo Power acknowledged the title's voice acting in its 2005 Power Awards,<ref>{{Citation  | last =Nintendo Power | first = Staff  | title = 2005 Nintendo Power Awards | newspaper = [[Nintendo Power]]  | volume= 203 | pages =55 | date = 2006-05| url = }}.</ref> while IGN gave ''Resident Evil 4'' awarded the game the "artistic design" award in its the "Best of 2005" segment.<ref>{{cite news | first=ign.com | last=Staff | coauthors= | title=The Best of 2005 | date= | publisher=[[IGN]] | url =http://bestof.ign.com/2005/cube/ | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-28 | language = }}</ref> The [[International Game Developers Association]] nominated ''Resident Evil 4'' for their best "visual arts" award,<ref>{{cite news | first=Brendan | last=Sinclair | coauthors= | title=IGDA award nominees announced | date=2006-02-27 | publisher=[[Gamespot]] | url =http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/wandaandthecolossus/news.html?sid=6144972&cpage=2 | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-28 | language = }}</ref> but lost the award to [[Sony]]'s ''[[Shadow of the Colossus]]''.<ref name="gdc">{{cite web | author=Thorsen, Tor | year=2006 | title=Colossus casts shadow over GDC Awards | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/wandaandthecolossus/news.html?sid=6146480 | work=[http://www.gamespot.com/ GameSpot] | dateformat=mdy | accessdate=July 30, 2006}}</ref>
-[[File:Re4toys.jpg|thumb|right|Collectible ''Resident Evil 4'' figures by Agatsuma Entertainment.]]
-The popularity of the game's characters prompted the release of action figures based on the likeness of [[#Leon Kennedy|Leon Kennedy]] and [[#Jack Krauser|Jack Krauser]].<ref>{{cite news | first=Ryan | last=Brookhart | coauthors= | title=Ryan Brookhart has a Preview of the Hot Toys RESIDENT EVIL 4 Figures | date=2007-10-20 | publisher= | url =http://www.collider.com/clubhouse/vortex/article.asp?aid=5818&tcid=6 | work =collider.com | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-21 | language = }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Daniel | last=Roswell | coauthors= | title=Resident Evil Figures | date=2007-10-21 | publisher= | url =http://levelselect.co.uk/resident-evil-figures/ | work =levelselect.co.uk | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-21 | language = }}</ref> Agatsuma Entertainment has also created various miniature collectibles based on several main characters and enemies from ''Resident Evil 4''.<ref>KingZombie.com, [http://kingzombie.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=4 Agatsuma Entertainment], Retrieved on 2008-05-21.</ref> Furthermore, the merchant has made numerous appearances in media within [[video game culture]]. A comical rendition of the merchant appeared in an issue of ''[[VG Cats]]'', a popular [[web comic]], in 2005,<ref>{{cite news | first=Scott | last=Ramsoomair | coauthors= | title=VG Cats 137 - Medicinal Herbs | date=[[2005]] | publisher=[[VG Cats]] | url =http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=131 | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-05-17 | language = }}</ref> as well as [[Penny Arcade (webcomic)|Penny Arcade]] within the same year.<ref>{{cite news | title=Big Savings In Every Department | date=2005-01-14 | publisher=[[Penny Arcade (webcomic)|Penny Arcade]] | url =http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2005/1/14/ | accessdate = 2009-04-11}}</ref> Additionally, a member of ''[[Mega64]]'' attempted to act out the merchant’s character in a public area, by imitating the character’s appearance and voice.<ref>{{cite video  | people = ''[[Mega64]]''  | title = [http://mega64.com/re4.htm Mega64: Resident Evil 4]  | medium = Web-Series, DVD  | publisher = [[Something Awful|Awful Video]] |date = 2006 }}</ref>
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-== References and notes ==
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-== External links ==
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