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Resident Evil Code: Veronica X

Capcom · May 9, 2017

PS4 · PS3 · Xbox 360

Mature

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After narrowly surviving the horrific onslaught in Raccoon City, Claire Redfield now seeks clues in search of her missing brother, Chris. To her horror, she discovers Umbrella Corporation's insidious activities are not isolated to the remote, mid-western city. No. Something much larger is going on here. Flesh-eating zombies and horrific beasts haunt Claire's every move. Just how far does this twisted conspiracy extend? What is Umbrella Corporation really up to? And who is behind this biotech terror? The answer lies within.

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  • Inside Gaming

    Matt Swider · Oct 05, 2011

    6.5
    The convenience of modern games makes this Resident Evil Code: Veronica X feel dated. There’s nothing wrong with this port other than the washed-out, jaggy-filled FMVs; all of the gameplay from the 128-bit era remains intact. That said, slicker survival horror-style games are available on both the PS3 and Xbox 360, namely Alan Wake and Dead Space. Unless you’re in love with Claire Redfield and her skinny blue jeans, this $20 zombie adventure is only for diehard fans who haven’t played a game since last decade.
  • IGN

    Richard George · Sep 28, 2011

    5.0
    Revisiting the game, with its dated graphics and in light of the significant improvements made by its successors, proves an entirely different experience. In many ways, the only reason to play through Code Veronica is to truly appreciate what RE 4 and RE 5 managed to do. Unfortunately not all titles age equally.
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    Adam Dodd · Sep 27, 2011

    7.0
    Resident Evil 4 HD, which came out last week, didn't need much tweaking in the gameplay and visuals departments, but with its tank-like controls and an only slightly updated look, Code Veronica feels like a relic from the past. For fans who remember the shambling undead enemies from Resident Evil's past, this might be worth checking out for nostalgia's sake.
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  • PlayStation Universe

    Michael Harradence · Sep 27, 2011

    7.5
    Overall, Code: Veronica does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s classic Resi, love it or hate it, and while not without some notable flaws, offers up a compelling and lengthy survival horror bloodbath. For those of you who can get past the inherently fidgety controls, there’s plenty of enjoyment and content to be found here. Even after the 10 hour+ campaign is over, you can indulge in numerous extras, such as unlocking new weapons and having a butcher’s at the Battle Mode, which eliminates puzzles in favor of all-out blasting and offers new costumes to boot.
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  • Game Informer

    Tim Turi · Sep 26, 2011

    8.5
    I love the sense of accomplishment that comes with completing a challenging classic survival horror game. This HD version of Resident Evil: Code Veronica X rewards players armed with patience, resourcefulness, and plenty of ink ribbons with a harrowing but memorable trek through the series’ heyday.
  • Games Radar+

    Leif Johnson · Sep 26, 2011

    7.0
    Code: Veronica X may provide many hours of zombie-killing fun, but they're difficult hours, and playing it requires accustoming yourself to the gameplay norms of an increasingly distant era. Indeed, it's probably best to think of playing Code: Veronica X as an experience akin to jumping in a cold swimming pool.
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  • Craig Desmond

    Feb 13, 2021 · PS4

    7.0

    Playing code Veronica gave me a new appreciation for the classic RE formula and makes me want to give Remake another go. The story follows Claire and Chris and their clashes with the Ashford family. The story gives of typical RE vibes with mystery around the Ashford family and it's experiments. The voice acting is laughably bad most of time particularly with Steve a character that gets a bad rep but he's totally harmless. Alfred is an extremely crazy villain that had me laughing a few times with his antics. The gameplay is pure tank controls that I struggled with at the start but once you adjust I found the game was designed well with the limitations in mind. The 2 areas you explore are rich in depth, atmosphere and I appreciate how they evolve over the course of the game, making treckking through them again less egregious. The boss fights are laughable even compared to other RE games with one boss in particular in midpoint being my highlight. Managing equipment through 2 characters is important but since you don't know when you will switch it can lead to being stuck with no weapons as they are on the other character which I feel is an oversight. Overall I enjoyed my time with the game and am now in the camp that believe this should be the next game to get the remake treatment. Recommended for any fan of classic resident evil and fans of survival horror in general.

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