Resident Evil (2002)

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Apr 30, 2002
  • Also On: PC
User Score
9.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1926 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,855 out of 1926
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 1926
  3. Negative: 44 out of 1926
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  1. AortaPlatinum
    Oct 2, 2020
    1
    No option for normal analog controls, immensely slow and unskippable door-opening cutscenes (used to mask the loading times on the PS1 version, but you can -hear the GameCube loading before the cutscene-, so they're useless now and only waste time), a laughably miniscule inventory if you don't want to be weaponless, but don't worry about not having weapons because you CAN'T DROP ITEMS- howNo option for normal analog controls, immensely slow and unskippable door-opening cutscenes (used to mask the loading times on the PS1 version, but you can -hear the GameCube loading before the cutscene-, so they're useless now and only waste time), a laughably miniscule inventory if you don't want to be weaponless, but don't worry about not having weapons because you CAN'T DROP ITEMS- how on EARTH does anyone defend this at all, let alone praise it to this extent?! This is absolute trash, especially by GameCube era standards. It's not scary, it's not creepy, it's frustrating and annoying, and I want the two hours I wasted trying so hard to give it a chance, back.… Expand
  2. KentKouh
    Jun 25, 2023
    2
    I am probably too late to the party, but this game did not age well at all. How on earth is this game the most high rated game among user scores? I don't get it. Gameplay feels not smooth at all, kind of clunky. Story is meh, but likeable characters atleast. The mansion is cool, however, it feels like a chore to backtrack often. The game is also very hard because there is hard to find ammoI am probably too late to the party, but this game did not age well at all. How on earth is this game the most high rated game among user scores? I don't get it. Gameplay feels not smooth at all, kind of clunky. Story is meh, but likeable characters atleast. The mansion is cool, however, it feels like a chore to backtrack often. The game is also very hard because there is hard to find ammo and healing items. Overall, it's safe to say that you probably have to prepare that this is a old game and don't expect anything great.… Expand
  3. Dengiz
    Jun 13, 2021
    0
    This game **** sucks. Controls are **** there is too little information for missions. Roaming around for hours. Too much zombies too limited ammo and too limited ink ribbon. SURPRISE (!) AWESOME SURVIVAL HORROR EXPERIENCE !!!!! You people are pathetic.
  4. GinoBuonVinoo
    Jun 10, 2021
    0
    This game isnt for the new generations and ist getting old, the mecanic and the cam are so wrong
  5. [Anonymous]
    Apr 30, 2002
    1
    Wow, a 5 year old game redone....brilliant!
  6. JamesN.
    Mar 21, 2003
    1
    It's sh.t.
  7. DemonicAngel
    Sep 25, 2004
    4
    Pros: Graphics are extraordinary, with gorgeous prerendered backgrounds and immensely detailed 3D characters. The atmosphere is palpable. -- Cons: The controls are awful, horrible, detestable. They may have been OK for the original Resident Evil, but the world has moved on since then, and frankly I expect to have more control over my gameworld avatar when he/she's being attacked by Pros: Graphics are extraordinary, with gorgeous prerendered backgrounds and immensely detailed 3D characters. The atmosphere is palpable. -- Cons: The controls are awful, horrible, detestable. They may have been OK for the original Resident Evil, but the world has moved on since then, and frankly I expect to have more control over my gameworld avatar when he/she's being attacked by zombies and rabid dogs. And as you know, any game lives or dies by its controls. The gameplay (when you're not frantically battling against the stupid controls in order to defend yourself against zombie attack) is tedious in the extreme, consisting basically of wandering around the mansion until you figure out (without any noticeable clues) what you're supposed to do next. As much as I wanted to like this game, after a while I just could not summon up the will to continue. Not worth the effort unless you loved the original. (And for the record, I never played the original.)… Expand
  8. CharlieLoGamer
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    Trash game, bad gameplay, story is confusing. mansion is also confusing, the hype for this game is stupid. It's not that good to be honest. I can see some qualities however it was prety much qualitites that were great in that timeline. It's overrated and don't listen to mindless fanboys for this game.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best GameCube Game of 2002
3
#3 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
6
#6 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    This remake could almost be described as a new game. But is it really Resident Evil without the laughably bad voice acting? [Feb 2003, p.96]
  2. RewiredMind
    80
    An incredibly impressive re-imagining of a gaming classic.
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  3. Total Video Games
    100
    The graphics are some of the best we have ever witnessed in a game to date, the storyline has been refined giving you more information about Umbrella and STARS, the game itself is pure genius.
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