Customer Reviews for Resident Evil Zero

Resident Evil Zero
by Capcom

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Video Game Reviews of Resident Evil Zero

Customer Review: One of the best...
Summary: 5 Stars

Customer Review: Another great addition to the Resident Evil series
Summary: 5 Stars

Graphics: 10/10

The graphics in this game are truly amazing. In no other game have I seen such fluid character movement and attention to detail. The FMV's look absolutely stunning. Particle effects are also extremely well done, as in the remake. My absolute favorite video in the game is toward the end when you release the water from a dam. The water just looks incredibly good. The train is a really short part of the game, and sooner or later you'll find yourself at the Umbrella training facility. This place looks strikingly similar to the mansion of the remake. It doesn't take long to find out it's not at all like the mansion though. For starters, the place is absolutely huge. No wonder most of the game will be played here.

Gameplay: 10/10

Many people argue that the Resident Evil series has the worst gameplay. In many ways, this flawed gameplay is what makes the game so scary. People complain because they can't see around corners. You're not supposed to know what will be around the corners. That's the whole point of the game. This game plays very similar to the remake, as well as any other game in the series thus far. Since the backgrounds are 2D, there is an incredible ammount of detail in them. People tend to complain that movement is hard in these games, but if you spend 20 minutes with the game you should have it down no problem. The character switching is well done. The non-player character lacks a little on the AI side though, usually not shooting until you do or even not at all. You can control if the character comes along with you, so you don't have to worry about them dying in a dangerous location (they can take care of themselves). I found this game to be far more challenging than the remake was, mostly because of the lack of ammo. However, after unlocking and beating the minigame, the game became much easier (thank you infinite ammo). There are also new enemies, which is really nice to see.

Story: 10/10

Another excellent storyline in the series. It puts a few twists on the series without changing what we already know. You find out, in a fancy FMV, how the virus was initially created and why there are so many damn leeches. Fans of RE2 and RE Outbreak will recognize the Umbrella lab area totally remade, in all its fantastic glory, except the designers have added much more to the level. There's a whole 9 floors of fun right there (don't worry, it goes by fast).

Sound: 10/10

Another excellent soundtrack, when there is sound. Afterall, its the lack of sound that creates that creepy atmosphere.

Puzzles: 8/10

I didn't like the puzzles as much in this game. There were the usual ones we can expect from the series, but there were also a few annoying ones. More specifically, the animal puzzle. I'll just let you see that for yourself.

Weapons: 9/10

Of course there are the classic weapons from the RE series here, but its nice to see a few additions and modifications. The rocket launcher in this game actually blows the zombies head off, unlike in the remake. You actually get and use the magnum during normal gameplay, unlike the remake where you had to solve an optional puzzle. Submachine gun is a nice addition as well. The only thing I didn't like was how little ammo you actually recieve. By the end of the game on my first time through the game I met the last boss with nothing but a hand gun. Its a good thing the defeation of that boss is based on time, followed by a cool ending video, or I would've had to restart the game.

Minigame: 7/10

Its nice that you can unlock the minigame after beating the game once. Then you can beat the minigame and can get unlimited ammo, then run through the game in under 3:30 and get the good weapons. The only thing is that the minigame is hard. There are 100 leeches around the training facility that you have to pick up. There is no time limit, but there are an abundance of enemies in your way (that start coming back between 90 and 95 leeches). Add that to fairly limited ammo and hard to see leeches and you get a pretty hard game. I'm talking the kind of game where its not unlikely to see 2-3 hunters in a tight hallway, or even 5 in one room. The game itself can take as long as playing through the normal game, except you can't save. It will probably take 2 or 3 tries to find the best way through the minigame. It's well worth it though to get the infinite ammo. It makes the main game so much easier (and more enjoyable) and it helps when you want to get the special weapons.

Overall: 10/10

Another extremely well done addition to the Resident Evil series. Way to go Capcom. It's a must have for any fan of the series, and a great introduction to the series if you're new to the game, although I prefer going through the remake first. If you play the games in the order of 1 then 0 you will be in for a few more surprises than playing 0 first.

Customer Review: Hmmm.
Summary: 4 Stars

Customer Review: What A ZERO!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

Customer Review: WOW!!
Summary: 5 Stars