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One of the best in the series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 40 / 46
Date: June 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Many people missed this when it came out on Dreamcast. It was later ported to PS2 with the addition of the Wesker Report. The PS2 version was called Code Veronica X, I guess the X stands for Xtra content. The bottom line here is I played the game on Dreamcast and it is one of the best RE games out there right now.

It is the first RE game to be featured in a fully 3D world, the camera follows you except in some areas where the camera is static for effect. It doesn't follow you like a chase cam, but instead the camera is situated somewhere in the room and follows you as you walk by and such.

Another benefit of the 3D engine is that you can have real time lighting from gunfire and explosions. The walls will light up when you fire your shotgun, pistol, etc. No to mention the light affects your character. If the room is dark then so is your character. Light sourcing enables a new realm of reality.

RE 4 coming to gamecube later this year is also featured in 3D. Since the Gamecube is much more powerful than the Dreamcast it looks like everything is prerendered.

Code Veronica is an excellent game and the camera is a lot better than in some RE games. I found only a few spots where you were taken off guard by zombies in tight corridors.

The environments are freaky and very well done. And of course the music is completely dark and forboding just like in the other games from the series. You will not be disappointed. Pre-order now and add this to your collection with no worries.

A Masterpiece In Survival Horror

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 15
Date: December 19, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought a GameCube system for just one reason: to play the Resident Evil. The first game's remake was a total masterpiece. Even though I still prefer the first version, the REmake (that's how I call it) is one of the best games in history. The Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis' ports were fine, I've already beaten those games before, but it was always good to buy them again for a very little graphical and sound update and for a trip down Memory Lane, if you know what I mean. Resident Evil Zero wasn't that good, I've expected much more, but the graphics were gorgeous. And now it comes the last game before the long-awaited Resident Evil 4... Resident Evil - Code: Veronica X.
Yes, Code Veronica first appeared in the Sega DreamCast, it was a top-seller in that plataform. Soon, the X version, including some extras, and different things throughout the game, came for the PS2. Another Greatest Hit it was. The GameCube version of Code Veronica is much alike the PS2 version, but it has graphic updates and another different things that differ the GCN's version of the PS2's.
The game soundtrack is fantastic. Not as good as the first game's, but it captures every room's spirit. Almost perfect, no complains. The voice acting is also a great thing, every character has its own style, from the eccentrical Alfred Ashford until the sweet Claire Redfield's voice, everything matches so well. Another score for CAPCOM! Graphically, the game isn't as good as Resident Evil Zero or Resident Evil, the remake, but it's almost there. The character's expressions are really good, even considering this game was originally released in 2000. Approved, graphically. The controls may be a little complicated for begginers, because even though this is a 3D game (yes, it feels great to play Resident Evil in a 3D universe, there aren't pre-rendered backgrounds anymore, like in every other game, it's now fully 3D, and it rocks!), you still must turn and walk, the controls are still almost the same from the other Resident Evil games, if you've played them, you'll get along very fine with this one. And, just a touch in the C Stick and your character turns 180 degrees, it's very helpful. Yes, once you beat this game, there are some extras... I don't want to spoil your surprises, but there are very nice things... This game is going to keep you amused for a while. Oh yes, I must also warn you that this game may be scary for younger children, so I'd recommend this game for 15 and up.
So, my friends, to be ready for Resident Evil 4, you must play, beat and, even better, buy all the five Resident Evil games (REZero, REmake, RE2, RE3, RECVX) already released for the GameCube (they're all avaliable at Amazon.com), because they're all very worthy their prices. Resident Evil - Code: Veronica X is one of the best games ever, and you must play it to understand the whole series. Trust me, it'll be one of the greatest experiences ever in gaming universe.

Long, hard, and satisfying

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X is a port of the original Dreamcast game, and includes the extended cutscenes from the later PS2 version. You are Claire Redfield, and must escape from an island controlled by the Umbrella Corporation. You'll battle zombies, mutant animals and other abominations of nature. Halfway through the game you'll journey to the antarctic, and you'll take control of Claire's brother Chris as he tries to rescue her.

I've completed all the Resident Evil games with the exception of the Rebecca Chambers prequel, and Code: Veronica is a rather lengthy and intricate, yet difficult adventure. This is the first game where I've had to restart from the very beginning multiple times because I simply used up my ammo and healing items too quickly. The programmers weren't shy about placement of many of the "harder" enemies (such as the Tyrant-esque Bandersnatches or the infamous Hunters), and while usual player instinct is to gun these creatures down, there are even tougher boss monsters further in the game that need the ammo. Also, the more powerful weapons and ammo seem to be hidden on optional sidequests and backtracking, so players who don't really explore every area to its fullest are outta luck later on.

Otherwise, Code: Veronica has probably the most complex storyline of all the games, and it's set up in such a way that just when you think the game's coming to a close, you've only reached the halfway point. The voice-acting is typical Resident Evil, earnest in a deliberate B-movie kinda way but with one or two miscast actors (read: Steve). This is also the only game (excluding RE4) with full 3-D backgrounds and a dynamic camera.

So should you buy the Gamecube port? If you have a Dreamcast or PS2, you can find those versions for much cheaper. Storywise the game is worth it, but of course the graphics are somewhat dated, even if the atmosphere is still convincing. Best bet for Gamecube owners is to find a cheaper, used version before shelling out big bucks for the retail price. Capcom has stopped production on this port, so don't expect it to come cheap.

The Best Resident Evil Game In The Series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: December 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I heard about this game not having updated graphics and I was a little dissapointed. I was still excited though because I had it for Dreamcast and it was excellent and well made. Well I bought it the other day and it still just as much fun to me. The graphics aren't dissapointing nor the frame rate it really keeps up all the time. The game is scary, fun the best setup and plot out of any Resident Evil game and has some of the best features.
The game takes place in a prison, palace, mansion, military base, courtyard, harbor a facility in Anartica and about 3 more diffrent places. I would give it a 9.3 the sound and graphics not updated is why I don't give it a 10 because this game would deserve it. I would reccomend buying this game first and not renting it because you will be happy with it.

One of the Best Re games yet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Resident Evil Code Veronia X is one of the best RE games on the game cube to date (RE-4 is not out yet, and it is looking like it will overtake RE CVX). But not counting RE4, RE CVX could very likely be the best RE game yet. This game is so great, you start off as Claire on an island, the virus leaks after an old enemy launches an attack on the island. You then must get off the island which is easier said than done, however you meet a new friend along the way. You finally get off (if you're good that is) and then you go to a very cold base (take a guess where). After playing as Claire for a while longer, her brother Chris takes over, he arrives on the island and finds it is empty (well almost empty). He must then fight his way off the island and get to the base where Claire is. The games ending sequence is great, and it alone is worth the game price... Your Resident Evil collection will be incomplete unless you add Resident Evil Code Veronica X to it.
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One of the best in the series!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best games in the RE series. The only other game in the series is the original Resident Evil. The main reason this game is great is because it is immensely fun in every way possible. It is also has one of the greatest characters in the RE series. Chris Redfield! The story in this game is one of the best. I had tremendous fun playing this game. The only bad thing about this game for the Gamecube is that it is [highly priced]. (...)

This an excellent game and don't let anyone let you tell you otherwise!

What a game!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I just finished this game yesterday. While I was playing the game I was quite scared playing it (as usual). This game is really good. The ending was starting out a little surprising from a guest but overall it was good. I really like the battle game at the end after you finish the game. I would recommend this game to anyone.

RE!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the under appreciated RE titles. Although it doesn't fit into the story's official continuity (never referenced in future sequels) it was still fun during it's time (initial release.It follows the Redfield brother and sister as they battle Umbrella Inc.'s bio weapon minions.

Excellent Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I enjoy so much all the resident evils' games and Code Veronica was the last game that I haven't played until I bought it here. For me was a great game.

RE ports on GC- Recommended to a certain demographic only

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 18 / 21
Date: September 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Many RE fans are giving the Gamecube ports bad reviews citing the fact that "This is the exact same game I played on Playstation! Weak!" Fools, these ports were not made for you.

Resident Evil has been around for eight years now. It started on the Playstation, then it jumped to the Dreamcast, now it's on Gamecube. While true blue RE fans from the Playstation era got themselves a GC so they could play the REmake of the original RE1 and the prequel RE Zero and the upcoming RE4, the majority of Gamecube owners had never played any of the original RE games in their Playstation or Dreamcast incarnations. These Gamecube ports are for them, so they can enjoy the entire series along with us salty veterans.

That said, I personally only recommend RE2 and RE Code Veronica to the newcomers. RE3 adds almost nothing to the continuing storyline. RE3 did have some good gameplay, but it was unsatisfying to me because it had no "Normal" difficulty setting. You had to choose either Easy or Hard. Easy was insultingly too easy, and hard was more difficult than I like. I've never understood why they named it RE3, and named this Code Veronica. RE Code Veronica is the true sequel to RE2; its story literally begins where RE2 ended and then continues forward, whereas RE3 actually begins *before* RE2, and then eventually ends shortly after the events of RE2, feeling quite pointless when all is said and done. Code Veronica should have been given the title RE3, and RE3 should have been titled simply RE Nemesis.

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