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outbreak will be number ONE

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 26
Date: October 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This was the game we used to know as Resident Evil Online. Why the name change? Because it now also features a standalone mode (so people can play something without having to go online). We didn't see the single-player mode, though -- we saw the online game, with four people playing on four separate monitors. Following a super stylish intro, we witnessed a character select screen featuring a bunch of Hollywood look-alikes (the Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts look-alikes seemed almost lawsuit-worthy). Then it was on to the game, which, although early, left us dreaming of possibilities. It plays out in chapters: you'll enter into a certain situation and, with the help of human or computer teammates, be required to get through it. There are likely several different ways to complete a scenario, but all will likely require teamwork. It's pretty neat the way a group of players can work together. For example, there was a time when three players were fending off oncoming zombies while one went ahead and opened up a vent shaft for the group to escape through. Or there was another time where one person successfully landed a long jump and then went on to help the others make it across. It really looks like the building blocks are in place for something cool with Outbreak, and here's just hoping that Capcom can pull this one off. One sequence, in which the players were all running down a hallway with zombies chasing behind reminded me of a similar scene from the movie Aliens, where the characters were being chased down tunnels by the aliens. Just imagining the intensity of actually playing out such a scene had me incredibly excited.

Resident Evil OutBreak is really Out for a break.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 14 / 17
Date: July 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This Game Sucked Big Time. Now before you guys start ripping me for saying this on the fly, I'll tell you what's wrong with it. First of all, the game is really slow-paced in comparison to other resident evil games such as Resident evil 1 and 3. Also, if you don't have anybody to play this with, this could be a long boring game. Frankly, not a lot of people have the guts to play Resident Evil Games, so this tag team thing is really a serious issue with this game. But, the most amazing thing about this game is the level of difficulty that it has. Even in easy mode you will have problem fighting your way out of the mess. When a Zombie touches you, you will see an infection percentage that goes up with the speed of light and no green or blue herb will fix it. Also the controls suck big time for this game, and it will ground you down after a while. All in all, I recommend renting this game first before buying it since you might actually like it. I did not, so I am getting rid of my copy. Should have rented it first!!

A real review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: March 07, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I read magazines, I see good reviews. I talk to people, i get good reviews. I talk to game store owners, I get good reviews. Then I log on to amazon, and i see "RESIDENT EVIL IS BAD, THE CONTROLS ARE LIKE USING REBECCA TO FIGHT NEMISIS. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I'M A BETA TESTER". 1) No you're not. 2) Rebecca doesn't fight Nemisis. 3) TURN OFF CAPS LOCK RETARD.

These graphics look tight, if you don't believe me go to residentevilfan.com, and see their movies. The controls are always the same, if you're a fan of their past games you should jump right in.

AND FOR THE LAST TIME!!! Stop reviewing games that aren't out! I see "final fantasy XII 5/5 just because it's final fantasy". Review it after you've played it.

Oh NO! Zombies!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 14
Date: April 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

And much much more of course...

Resident Evil has made a name for itself by being a fun, stylish and very stratified game. Either new players love it, like me, or they cannot stand it. If anything, REO goes a long way towards breaking this mold through more intuitive controls and "simpler" menu screens. BUt it is still a zombie game with puzzles and so if TOmb Raider wasn't your style of gameplay, REO likely isn't either.

As for the game itself, many of us Resident Evil fans have been highly excited by the prospect of finally playing side by side in a game. Unfortunetly, the dreams we had of a massive city with numbers of small groups running around in it proved not to be possible. Instead players are given 5 scenarios, all fairly short, which they can play with other folks online. Which brings up a problem. There is no 2 player support for one machine, a strange oversight which might be explained by the need to share screens but it would have been welcome all the same. Because then the players could communicate with more than the very simple commands that are available to players in this game. I cannot tell another player to combine 2 items and then take them to a certain room. All I can do is ask for them, hope he gives them to me, then do it myself. No keyboard or voice systems are available.

Realistically, it doesn't matter too much. The single player game is still classic RE and although you must trust NPC characters to support you, they are not entirely worthless as they are well capable of surviving. And although each scenario is short, they prove fun all the same. My only real gripe in this area is the need to complete the entire thing (there is a save option but...lets just say it is lacking) which up the anxiety (a good thing) and the frustration (a bad thing). There is nothing worse than making it all the way to the end of a scenario and then falling dead seconds from completion.

Overall, in comparison to games like Resident Evil Zero on Gamecube, this one is better and worse. Better because it encompasses a huge amount of area and fun, as well as letting players interact more, worse because it is disjointed and has little of the story line that makes RE so engrossing. But since REO came out on Playstation, to the consternation of Gamecube RE players like yours truly, this is a great way to whett some appitties for zombie blasting.

Unexpected fun online

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: March 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I was really impressed with this title. I had the lucky chance to be able to play a beta version of the game, and from that alone I was impressed.
The dificulty level was refreshing, as most games lately are either too difficult or to easy. The elements involved keep you on your toes, but don't make for too much agrivation.

The new features to the RE universe are all welcome ones. Weapon improv as I like to think of it make alot of sense in the story line. What are the chances you'd come across a gun store or army surplus fully stocked? So I like making up spears and such on the fly. That with the character specialties is a nice touch to help balance out teams.

Order now so you be one of the first online when this launches soon.

Could have been better

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: April 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have been an avid Resident Evil fan since it's first installment. This game has some great options. First of all the character select. You can use any character for any scenario. Each character has his/her own niche. For example, one starts with a gun, another can carry more items, etc. The backgrounds and landscapes are done very well. And anyone with experience in RE will quickly be reminded of certain scenes and situations. I have never not finished an RE game. Having said that, here are the flaws with this game. Most RE games forced a good flow to the game. They didn't let you go somewhere until you figured out why. You could go floor to floor, room to room and still not figure out what it is that you need to continue. During all of this gameplay, you get extremely annoyed by the few characters following you. They constantly say the same thing over and over again, even if you aren't trying to speak to them. Instant headache with that problem. I couldn't play for more than a half hour without putting it down. Next, it appears you can only save once during a scenario. Apparently you can only reload that save once...so if you die, then it's back to square one from the beginning. Irritating to know that you can waste an hour and not have anything to show for it. Another serious problem was the downtime. Every time you open a door or use the stairs, you have to wait a PS1 amount of time before you can continue. Way too much time in between loading screens. Even if you just walked through the door and went back out, you have to wait approximately 10-15 seconds each time. Doesn't sound like alot until you are playing it.
Great graphics, great scenarios, great choice of characters. But this turned out to be the most annoying RE game to play because of the obvious faults. I would definitely recommend you rent this game first before you decide to buy.

The game that I have played for the longest so far

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Let me tell all the gruntlers here: This game is not for people who are 1) impatient and 2) poor who cannot afford the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) AND the strategy guide. People who complain about the tough controls scheme are new to the game and have no patience in mastering it. They don't realize that if you become a pro, you will soon love this game. I have owned and played about 15 titles of a great variety for PS2 so far (I just bought my PS2 early this year), and this one is the only one that I have played for more than a month non-stop and am still playing mostly online. The replay value is very high particularly on the network mode if you are interested in challenging various national records in clear time and result points. The process of getting alternate costumes for characters is grueling, but satisfying after you have done it. Interacting and cooperating with other players online is where the fun in this game lies in. Even though there is no headset communication, I find this missing feature helps the game become more challenging.

The strategy guide is a MUST-READ for this game. Don't play this game if you don't have the strategy guide since you will easily find no way out and don't know what to do while playing without it.

The thing that I wish most is that they could have put more scenarios on it than the current 5 because 5 scenarios only is fewer than desirable.

THERES NO MONTHLY FEE

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 14
Date: January 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

theres no monthly fee you can even go to the official website

The return of Raccoon City

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 12
Date: March 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Resident Evil has had many ups and downs within itsown game span, but this game really sums upwhat all the others games best patrs were and adding some great parts as well. The main story line revoles around how the umbrella corporation released its new virus on the unknown town of Raccoon city, As usual the people become infected and start running a muck in the city. But this is where the game pulls apart from others games in its genere. With the ability to become a zombie and use eveyday thing in to peolong your life span really brings in the noton of teamwork and the ability to cooridate and exploits each others skills and abilities in order to achieve the ability to complete ebey scerino. The single player game is solider, and the aly A.I. reacts as anyone would, put all in all this is a game that any Resident Evil fan should pick up.

Major RE fan hates this installment

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: July 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

For gamers, there are few worse fates than this: You read the reviews and do your research, go out and pay full price for a hot PS2 game, take it home and get jazzed watching the intro. Ready..set..SUCK. You begin to play, and slowly accept the truth -- the game blows.

I loved Code Veronica, and I am a big fan of the Silent Hill series. This game is NOTHING like that. Because of the online element, you are but one of a group of people. Imagine cooperative play with you and four brain dead morons. Movement is awkward, camera angles are worse than usual, and the dead weight bots following you around kill any fun factor.

I did not play this game in online mode, so my assessment speaks only to 1 person play.

But, I haven't got to the worst part.

S....l...o...w load times. I read this in other reviews,yet I bought the game anyway. I thought -- hey, load times take a little while; I am patient so it will be OK. WRONG! Take however slow you are guessing the load times might be, and multiply that time by a factor of 10. Still want this game?

I turned around and sold mine on Ebay two weeks after purchase, at quite a loss. I don't typically write reviews; I make this exception to save others from the nauseating boredom that is Resident Evil Outbreak.

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