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Resident Evil 0

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Summary

Be prepared to relive the first nightmare in Resident Evil 0, a remastered version of the popular prequel to the original Resident Evil game. This remastered version takes the fear-inducing atmosphere from the original 2002 release and transforms it with stunning new HD visuals, improved sound, widescreen support and an optional modernized control system and more. It’s the best way to experience the story of what really happened before the iconic mansion incident that was the catalyst for the entire Resident Evil saga.

The story of Resident Evil 0 takes players back to 1998. Reports have been mounting about unusual murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. The city’s Special Forces division, S.T.A.R.S., sends their Bravo Team - including rookie cop member Rebecca Chambers - to investigate. On route, the team’s helicopter suffers engine trouble and is forced to make a crash landing, where they find an overturned prisoner transport vehicle. Splitting up to search the area, Rebecca discovers the Ecliptic Express, a train stopped dead on the tracks. Inside, she meets death row convict and ex-Navy lieutenant Billy Coen. Throughout the game, you will take control of both Rebecca and Billy, at times switching between both characters in order to proceed. Learning the advantages of each character is the key to solving puzzles and surviving the nightmares that lie ahead.


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Resident Evil 0 Reviews & Ratings

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Review by doodlerman [user]
June 26, 2020

After thoroughly enjoying the Resident Evil Remke, I was eager to play this - and was very disappointed. I had heard how this prequel wasn'tAfter thoroughly enjoying the Resident Evil Remke, I was eager to play this - and was very disappointed. I had heard how this prequel wasn't really that good but was at least a decent experience. It's not. Resident Evil 0 forgoes atmosphere and tact for streamlined locations that feel all too linear and an onslaught of aesthetically uninspired enemies that aren't balanced for how the controls work. Juggling items between the two characters is a hassle, and the lack of item boxes is especially cumbersome. The story is the greatest offender - a cheesy revenge plot that has almost nothing to do with the player characters. Other than unnecessary insight into how Rebecca Chambers makes it to the mansion, all the 'origin' stuff is presented to the player omnisciently and is jarringly detached from Rebecca and Billy's journey.

70
Review by rosnk30 [user]
March 16, 2020

Well...a several years ago I played this saga. In fact, RE0 was the first that I cant beated ever for the same reason..too much hard. NotWell...a several years ago I played this saga. In fact, RE0 was the first that I cant beated ever for the same reason..too much hard. Not because of enemies but the less ammunition, few space to storage weapons and the 2 players coop system that doesnt work as well.In fact. RE0's a great game, longer than I expected. The game runs great in switch system likewise RE1 remake.

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Review by Worth Playing
October 24, 2019

Resident Evil 0 remains a good game in the series. Even with your AI partner's occasional lapses in judgment, the dynamic makes the standard formula feel fresh, while the lack of chests can be either good or bad depending on your outlook. The stunted load times ruin the mood since they occur all the time. If you don't mind that and you want to own the game in a portable form, this port isn't all that bad.

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Review by PLAY! Zine
July 8, 2019

Resident Evil Zero is one of the titles that tried experimenting with already good formulas, yet managed to get away with it and still be a great game. Not that lonely but still a strong survival horror experience, Resident Evil Zero is most probably the prettiest Resident Evil on the Switch that aged unbelievably well.

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Review by Eurogamer Italy
June 6, 2019

One of the most divisive chapters in the Resident Evil saga arrives on the Nintendo Switch, for the first time playable as a portable game. An enjoyable more of the same with some annoying issues.

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Game Information
Release Date January 19, 2016
Publisher Capcom Production Studio 3, Capcom
Content Rated M (Mature)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Third person
Genres Shooter, Adventure
Themes Action, Horror, Survival
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch