Resident Evil 0

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 12, 2002
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 259 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 222 out of 259
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 259
  3. Negative: 7 out of 259
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  1. NaomiM.
    Nov 1, 2004
    10
    YES!! I really like all the RE games and this one blew all the other ones away! The graphics made this game 100 times more scary then the others. The way you can play with Billy and Rebecca is one of a kind and I hope that others will come out just like it. I love this game!!!
  2. SeanK.
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    The best game ever I LOVE IT!!!!!!
  3. LizzyC.
    Jan 16, 2003
    10
    I think its relly cool that you have to have a time to do any keys and stuff and open doors so you cant do any thing right away.
  4. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    9
    One of my favorite games ever. Another great resident evil game.
  5. Rox22
    Mar 22, 2013
    9
    I absolutely loved it. Fantastic graphics. Great new creature designs, and some of the best leads the series has had together at the same time. Billy and Rebecca work very well together and the new partner system was fun to play with. Many fans didn't really like the partner swapping system, but I though it breathed some fresh air into the series. Overall: One of my favorites of the seriesI absolutely loved it. Fantastic graphics. Great new creature designs, and some of the best leads the series has had together at the same time. Billy and Rebecca work very well together and the new partner system was fun to play with. Many fans didn't really like the partner swapping system, but I though it breathed some fresh air into the series. Overall: One of my favorites of the series and it is a real shame just how under appreciated this games is.… Expand
  6. 32Bit
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    "Reviewers really need to play the game more thoroughly before writing" Sometimes these professionals seem like they don't even like video games

    I've been gaming for over 20 YEARS and I can appreciate what each of the Resident Evil games in the series has to offer but my favorite is RE Zero. If you like to be CHALLENGED mentally then prepare for a hard core game that's not affected    "Reviewers really need to play the game more thoroughly before writing" Sometimes these professionals seem like they don't even like video games

    I've been gaming for over 20 YEARS and I can appreciate what each of the Resident Evil games in the series has to offer but my favorite is RE Zero.

    If you like to be CHALLENGED mentally then prepare for a hard core game that's not affected by recent gaming trends such as regenerating health, unlimited inventory space & glowing arrows that tell you where to go. This takes the authentic Resident Evil with every room being a puzzle & adds in a few features that make it accessible but not easy.

    You play each area as an ongoing puzzle that you have to solve and unlock. You're limited in how much both characters can carry at one time which causes you to plan and think & simulates real life better. You can choose to drop any item wherever you're standing and it will stay there until you return. Each area has puzzles that require your two controllable characters to interact to get through. Maybe the guy picked up something you need and so he drops it to you using an elevator as an example.

    The dynamic of controlling two characters with different abilities and both with limited inventory space and ammo to solve puzzles makes for a very mentally challenging experience. Zero is better than the first RE remake because you can leave inventory when you need to pick something up. The first one really is ridiculous because you have to find storage containers.

    BETTER THAN RE4, RE5 & RE6?
    The new ones are cool for their action & visual flair. They're definitely more about creating a 3D atmosphere but they cater towards people with short attention spans that want exciting set pieces like in a movie. RE5 was for cooperative play, RE6 was trying to be a movie, RE4 is closest to what RE Zero is, focusing on inventory management & puzzles. Be warned though RE Zero is has real puzzles like you see on old school games like Myst.

    What makes ZERO awesome is it's scarier because you're never overpowered. You're always on the losing side when fighting monsters so the game always has a pressure that doesn't let up. If you want a casual game with the Resident Evil themes then 4 is the best and many agree. If you want more of the hard core experience RE was originally & like 4 then I recommend trying ZERO. It's a great game for those that find thinking not boring & like a challenge

    This game is in my top 30 must have Gamecube games & I save a brand new one unopened because I respect it that much. It's really a great style of game that you're probably not going to experience elsewhere or in the near future so I recommend picking it up    … Expand
  7. Metroidguy4
    May 20, 2013
    10
    Resident Evil 0 is one of the best games that has been released for the Nintendo GameCube. In terms of graphics, I would put Resident Evil in top 25 best games for GameCube and it should be played at night to see how excellent the graphics are. The controls, music and story are good but I like unlocking the revolver by playing the minigame Leech Hunters.
  8. RevilLand
    Sep 30, 2013
    9
    The same old formula make this game brilliant G4TV, with great graphics, sounds, gameplay and with the possibility to control two characters at the same time makes the game more difficult and better.
  9. KarenHunter92
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    This game is so amazing, well polished, great level design, good scary and tensional moments, puzzles for the most part are great. This game deserves a better rating than this. I don't understand why the most critics are harsh on this game. It's a masterpiece, and it succeeded in making the list of my top 3 favorite resident evil games of all time besides the remake and code veronica.This game is so amazing, well polished, great level design, good scary and tensional moments, puzzles for the most part are great. This game deserves a better rating than this. I don't understand why the most critics are harsh on this game. It's a masterpiece, and it succeeded in making the list of my top 3 favorite resident evil games of all time besides the remake and code veronica. Awesome game!… Expand
  10. REFR_MrTrent
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    C'est avec ce jeu que j'ai découvert la série en 2002. Musique, synopsis, ennemis, ambiance, graphismes, etc etc, je me suis régalé du début à la fin, et c'est pour moi le meilleur jeu de la saga (et très beau). ^^

    J'enlève 1 point pour la difficulté du gameplay (inventaire trop restreint et qui force à faire des aller-retour parfois juste pour déplacer les objets). Sans ça, c'était un    C'est avec ce jeu que j'ai découvert la série en 2002. Musique, synopsis, ennemis, ambiance, graphismes, etc etc, je me suis régalé du début à la fin, et c'est pour moi le meilleur jeu de la saga (et très beau). ^^

    J'enlève 1 point pour la difficulté du gameplay (inventaire trop restreint et qui force à faire des aller-retour parfois juste pour déplacer les objets). Sans ça, c'était un jeu parfait pour l'époque.    … Expand
  11. MAX4D
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    A classic and masterpiece game from the Resident Evil game series with great gameplay and characters
  12. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    A sub version of Resident Evil, a completely memorable and good experience of Resident Evil
  13. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Probably my favorite RE, Every mechanic from the original REs was here, improved to perfection.
  14. andrefray
    Feb 25, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I always felt this was a game that didn't need to be made,the story was convoluted,I didn't like the drop and swap item mechanic or swapping between characters at times,the visuals were good but there was a blandness about it,everything seemed brownish yellow.IMO it would have been better if the game just stared Billy,trying to tie in Bravo team just has you asking more questions,in fact im surprised there wasn't a scene at the end of RE0 where Rebecca losses her memory as she never talks about the events of Zero ever again… Expand
  15. aguy
    Apr 11, 2008
    6
    after the survival horror masterpiece that was the resident evil remake this is a major disapointment it just feels like a complete step back for the series with no crimson heads and no defensive weaponry to mix up the survival horror format it just feels so average there is nothing here in either the gamplay or the story to justify making a resi prequel. rebecca and billy are nowhere after the survival horror masterpiece that was the resident evil remake this is a major disapointment it just feels like a complete step back for the series with no crimson heads and no defensive weaponry to mix up the survival horror format it just feels so average there is nothing here in either the gamplay or the story to justify making a resi prequel. rebecca and billy are nowhere near as iconic as jill and chris and the charecter switching dynamic just plain doesnt work because its so akward. im probably being a little harsh on it as it doesnt do anything really wrong but theres so many better survival horror titles already out there that i cant really recomend this… Expand
  16. Hedilio
    Mar 11, 2013
    7
    Billy's character was so one-dimensional to me. Rebecca on the other hand, was quite impressive in the way that she was so fragile and naive (keeping in mind that she's only about 18 in the game). The controls are awful for the whole partner system. I'd love to see this re-released as a 2-Player game.
  17. nowells5
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Es una precuela de gran nivel, con la jugabilidad clásica de Resident Evil: puzzles, gestión de recursos, cámaras fijas, etc. La historia está muy bien contada y aporta bastante al lore, aclarando ciertos aspectos que era necesario aclarar. También se agradecen las mecánicas nuevas derivadas de manejar a 2 personajes a la vez (Billy y Rebecca), cada uno con sus propias habilidades. SinEs una precuela de gran nivel, con la jugabilidad clásica de Resident Evil: puzzles, gestión de recursos, cámaras fijas, etc. La historia está muy bien contada y aporta bastante al lore, aclarando ciertos aspectos que era necesario aclarar. También se agradecen las mecánicas nuevas derivadas de manejar a 2 personajes a la vez (Billy y Rebecca), cada uno con sus propias habilidades. Sin embargo, tiene algunos fallos que le restan puntuación. Para empezar, el agravio comparativo con el propio Resident Evil Remake le perjudica mucho, ya que este último es mucho mejor en todo. Además, la gestión de los objetos es horrible, sustituyendo los clásicos baúles por un sistema que consiste en ir dejando tirados los objetos por el suelo de las habitaciones. Aún así, es un Resident Evil divertido y disfrutable que hay que jugar para entender bien toda la historia de la saga. Duración aproximada: 12 horas.… Expand
  18. MinatoNamikaze
    Jan 3, 2015
    0
    This game is the most boring resident evil game ever. Lame story, stupid puzzles, dull environments and settings, not fun, and not interesting. So disappointing and it doesn't deserve that high score it got.
  19. someguy
    Apr 4, 2009
    10
    Great gameplay and fantastic graphics to boot. The simultaneous control adds a new dimension to Resident Evil, with two person puzzles and gameplay being a breath of fresh air. This game doesn't lose any of the atmosphere of previous Resident Evil games, either, and the brilliant pre-rendered graphics only add to this.
  20. MichaelD.
    Sep 6, 2005
    10
    This game is easy. I recommend it for beginners!
  21. SeanB.
    Jan 5, 2004
    10
    RE 0 is an excellent game that challenges players with the new drop-and-pick-up item system. The graphics are exceptional, the game play is excellent, and the game also engages the players with the many challenges. Controlling 2 people makes the game different from any other RE. The sound and music is also good. The game overall is excellent. Everyone should try it.
  22. IvannaM.
    Mar 17, 2003
    10
    It is sooooooo cool all that blood and gore!!!!!
  23. RandyS.
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome!!!! i have played overy other game in the resident evil series and i have got to say that this one breaks the limit. it is also very challenging compared to the other resident evil games. so this is whay i give it a ten. if they keep coming out with more of these games it will keep resident evil fans happy for a very long time.
  24. TronchoBill
    May 13, 2003
    10
    Nice, Ace, Cool! Let's rock.
  25. LeighW.
    Oct 5, 2004
    10
    Exceptional, a reason to buy a Gamecube. Initially the two player concept seemed daunting, but it has been excecuted flawlessly.
  26. BradyC.
    Dec 9, 2002
    9
    Incredible fun and of coarse lots of zombie killing action best re ever only one thing thoe i sugest for RE4 for the cube make it twice as long more weapons types and action pact with lots of zombies.
  27. SimonP.
    Jan 10, 2003
    10
    Although I am in UK, I know that this is a phenomenal game, even if I have not played it. I saw clips of this and compared to the RE1 remake, this is as good and much more. To all of the people who call Nintendo Gamecube 'just a console for kids' , here is proof that horror is better pulled off on this than PS2 who are too scared to make a decent horror game with decent graphics.
  28. PeterH.
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    Best so far.
  29. Mike
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    Best game in thye series - i've never played anything so good.
  30. IsaacR.
    Mar 24, 2003
    9
    This is an excellent game for gamecube, one of the very best resident evils if not the best. Gore and guns = fun. Although guns aren't quite plentiful they can be once you unlock the leech hunter game. Rent or buy this game ... either way you'll be a satisfied customer!
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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#8 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#8 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    Visually speaking, Resident Evil 0 is the best-looking game in the series to date. Players can expect photo-realistic environments, smoothly animated characters and creepy lighting effects.
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  2. GMR Magazine
    80
    This one is actually a brand new game, with significant changes. [Feb 2003, p.96]
  3. Eurogamer
    80
    Where it scores above other games is simply the emotions it inspires.
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