Resident Evil Code: Veronica X

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.

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.

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.