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New Outbreak, same old problems.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 18 / 22
Date: April 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The next volume in Capcom's Outbreak series comes to a console near you! The concept and play mechanics are still the same as the first game, and it's ready for online gamers to try it out.
Some greatly appreciated improvements are being able to instruct AI in single person mode to use items in their inventory. Being able to select one's partner in each scenario is useful, but not all characters like each other. There is a new like system. If they like you, they cooperate more. Pretty basic and easy to understand.
The feature that I like the most is the ability to actually move while you shoot and attack. This makes it easier to dodge and avoid being hit when trying to attack up close. The control scheme for it takes a bit getting use to, involving you to use both the right and left shoulder buttons, but it works. Why they didn't have this in previous Resident Evil games before...nevermind.
Fans will Like the new stage inside the RPD police department, and also being able to transfer data between games for costumes is nice.
However, as with the last Outbreak, there are issues. Capcom made it clear that they weren't planning on using any voice chat for the online mode. While I personally have no problem with this, it can get very annoying trying to talk to people with only the preset options in situations that require coordination between people.
Remember the load times for the first game? Well, they too are back. Though the time it takes to load between room to room seems to have decreased in length from the first game.
AI for NPC's in offline mode can get annoying. Sometimes it seems to work, and others, it's dumber than a box of rocks.
No adjustable camera still. And from just playing the first stage, some angles can get awkward and difficult to work with.
Fans will scoop this up and ignore its faults, if you're not sure then try before you buy if possible. With various characters and many things to unlock, it has great replay value. And it will take multiple walkthroughs to complete everything. While File 2 has improvements, here's hoping that if a 3rd one is released, they can truly make it better.

Absolutely poor

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 11 / 17
Date: September 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is quite simply the worst PS2 game I have ever played. I am kicking myself in the ass for not renting or consulting people before buying this piece of garbage. I played it for about 15 minutes the first day and shut it off out of disgust, and then gave it a second shot the next day... I lasted 20 minutes on the 2nd go round. Did anyone actually test this game at Capcom?!!?!? And if they did apparently they didn't mind waiting for the game to load every time you walk 8 feet. What is up with the other characters running around aimlessly? And the characters themselves are ridiculous. One of the characters special power is that he throws wrenches!!!! If my city is ever infested with zombies I want a plumber with alot of wrenches to help me out, or that black guy that carries a lucky coin and can play dead when in trouble?!?!?! Who the hell thought of these characters? I can see them now brainstorming in the meeting room at Capcom... "hey lets make a character that works at a pet store, he can throw goldfish and kittens at the mad Elephant." Good idea, and maybe we can come out with a special Resident Evil Outbreak controller... one that had 30 more buttons and joysticks so we can make even more senseless control options. Who are the people giving this game 5 stars???? Apparently they are amused just as easily by spinning a pencil on a desk for hours on end. I would rather play the original tetris on nintendo than waste another minute on this game. I wish a zero star rating was possible. I was going to sell this game but I don't wish the torture on anyone, I think It will be more satisfying to snap the CD in half.

Good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have every RE game and if you ask me I think all RE games are great even this one I dont get why people gave this game a bad review.

Its a improvement from resident evil outbreak 1.You get to pick your own partners and every person comes with a new second personal item and this time if you dont want it you can actually get rid of it and use the space for something else.The items include luck charms,bandages that stop you from bleeding.

There are new levels such as the zoo,police department,subway, a wierd level where you go to this castle type thing that has vines hanging from the ceiling and stuck on the walls. Oh and if you've never played the game before when you enter the hall there will be a guy with an axe he does'nt die but if you shoot him enough he will run off but find you again later. ANYWAYS!

Some problems with the game are it takes awhile to load in between rooms and if your not playing on the internet its hard to get your partners to do what you think they should be doing oh and theres always one partner that insists on going on there own so use the right analog stick to talk to them and they might not leave.

Frustrating Than Scary

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 15, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Personally, this is the FIRST Resident Evil game I own, and I'm TERRIFIED of zombies (I don't know why, I just am.) When I (finally) started to play this, I thought "Hey, this isn't so bad," but as I played more and more of this game, I knew it would get bad...

For starters, the more you venture into a certain scenario, you realize at just how frustrating everything can be; from the stupid, annoying zombies, to the tough/ very hard puzzles to solve -- and not to mention you have a certain 'time limit' to this whole thing since you have a virus gauge that kills you when it gets to 100%!

Most of the characters you choose only have four item slots, and it makes you mad that you can't carry more then that. Usually, if there's something important that you HAVE to carry, you most likely have to give up something you really want to keep, but have to get rid of it for the IMPORTANT item!

Also, the two characters that accompany you hardly listen to you. Sometimes they can be helpful, but most of the time they just ignore you and get in the way. It would be nice that when you're ever in trouble and call for 'help!', they'll actually HELP you instead of going "okay" and just run around and do nothing.

I guess this game has SOME good sides to it. The environments are really neat looking, and the whole "point and move" option is very helpful instead of having to stand still and fire something. To actually move while you're aiming is great when there's a monster about to run into you or stampede over you.

I have a players guide to this game, and... it CAN be helpful, but overall, it's [...] It took me FOREVER to figure out this one scenario with the guide, and then it dawns on me that ALL puzzles, monsters, and items differ from what diffuculty level you have. Although, even in easy mode, things are quite frustrating, so if you're first starting out a game/ scenario, do an easy level first so you get used to the gameplay for the future. Also, for the scenarios, choose your charactes/ your team wisely for every character is best for a certain 'world.' I reccomend trying all charcters in a world and see which one works best for whatever situation.

Overall, if you're totally dense on puzzles (which would be me) and are TERRIFIED of these annoying monsters, then I DO suggest getting the players guide for it. Otherwise, if you're a BRAINIAC at puzzles and easily get through these monsters and such with no problem, then don't get a guide; it'll just confuse you.

Lots better than the first

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Okay, I kinda didn't like the first game too much (slow gameplay and all) but this one looked more interesting from the cover and description. So, does this game reek like the reanimated corpses? NO!! Capcom actually did a very good job putting this game together, fixing a lot of bugs from the other games. Like for instance the annoying Ad-libs no longer have the VO's and are replced by silence (my ears stopped bleeding ;))

Another cool feature is the ability to shoot and walk at the same time, a first for the series. While it may not be revolutionary, it is quite useful especially against Hunters and these new bug creatures called Mega-Bites (real original, huh?).

Capcom knows that the undead are pretty lame and we need a replacement (hint: RE4) so some of the levels get rid of the zombies, or have a variation of them. For example, "Wild Things" takes place in the zoo with zombified animals, like an elephant, who would have killed you anyway even if he weren't infected with the t-virus (I hear elephants are clumsy sometimes, that would be a sad death >__<). You will not find human zombies in this level. Dogs are replaced with lions (that's right, lions), crows are replaced with hornbills (?!) and the bees make an appearence.

Another interesting twist is the Axeman in the "Flashback" scenario. Its some man with a hood who appears to be human chasing you with an axe, nice. Is he human? To find out play this scenario and collect all the main file, its interesting to see who it is. Also they placed a plant zombie in this level, which can poison you.

So should you buy this game? If you are a RE fan, definately pick this one up. If you like the 3rd person shooter games, pick up a copy because it is more like those others with the feature to walk and shoot.

PROS:
- The certain Ad-libs are silent
- The "Desperate Times" scenario takes place in the RPD and there's a scene that shows Leon and Claire's car at the end with a certain character.
- There's more unlockables
- You can transfer your data from the first game over to this
- You can unlock everything in the first game by transferring data from the 2nd game.
- You can shoot and walk at the same time.
- There are newer and cooler enemies.
- Loading times can be cut with the HDD
- You can point out a room on your map to your partner
- You can ask your partner to use an item on themselves
- You can get a $10 rebate if you send in proofs of purchase from both games (until 6/30/05)

CONS:
- The game can be completed in a reletively short amount of time.
- You have to unlock all the costumes if you didn't play the first game.
- Loading times are bad w/out the HDD
- The AI can be a little slow at times

Do not buy.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Capcom as of March 29 2007 has taken the game servers off line for File #2. I would highly suggest that you not buy this game as the computer AI is extremly horrible and the only decent game play came from playing with others.

The outbreak series is really worth getting...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Resident evil: outbreak file 1 and 2 are amazing online games to buy. The only problem is that if you don't have PS2 online you shouldn't even bother renting this series, not to mention buying it. Outbreak one and two are only to be taken seriously if the consumer has online and really wants to have fun, get scared, and possibly win scenarios with help from other people. So many things can go wrong in each scenario, leaving people to have to save eachother, rather then caring only about themselves. This series has amazing enemies to face and non-stop scares just waiting to be experienced. Playing at midnight on the weekends, in the dark, especially gives the game life.

The only problem from my perspective is that the loading pages last so long, but w/e its just a game to pass the time. Definately a serious thought to buy this game if online is available.

where did the resident evil go

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: October 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

ok i own every resident evil game out there that was released in the usa and i am a hardcore fan of the books as well as the video game.
i might be harsh in my reveiw but please understand why as i said i am an avid gamer and fan.
the mechanics in file 2 is the same as the first there are some changes i will mention.
over all graphics are ok seen better from capcom in prior resident evil games for example dead aim.
the game play itself is fun i cant complain there always loved running arround shooting zombies,t-virus etc. and as well as using the weapons or choosing the right weapon its all there.
the online multiplayer issue is all there also and thats fun as well.
so thus far graphics are just ok the sound is great the feel of the game is great.
there are some glitches when you choose the other people to come with you some time they get hung up in turn can screw up the outcome.
now whats interesting you have to pick the other people and not all of them like each other so practice to find the right combo.
my biggest complaint to capcom is what the heck happen to the game i mean as in a whole resident evil story, puzzle solving etc. yes there are some elements to this in file 1 and file 2 but i miss the whole game like dead aim , resident evil 1 and 2 as well as 3 and code veronica.
yes i played resident evil 4 and beat it but im sorry it doesnt add up to the resident evil series itself or the story.
over all if you like resident evil period then you will enjoy this.
i would love to see capcom make a version of resident evil where your in the whole enviroment like an open ending game where its you versus them nothing but survival and trying to find others that are still alive etc.
in short its fun to play and make time fly just miss the good old resident evil games.
it is a must have for your gaming library if you are an avid fan.

Sucks!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 11
Date: February 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is the worse Resident Evil game to date. It is supposed to be a cooperative game. Yet, the interaction is horrible, and people will answer you randomely when you talk to them. You can never take a break because you can be harmed when you are paused. The combination system is horrible. The zombies are like walking, moaning crash dummies. You will have to crawl on the ground when you are near death and need to watch over at least three people at a time. This game sucks.

PS2 Resident Evil Outbreak 2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: September 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Very challenging game with great graphic details. I recommend the game and have several in the series.

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