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. 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
  2. JoshB.
    Sep 1, 2004
    10
    Upon playing nearly every survival horror game out there, I've decided that this one is, hands down, the best...period.
  3. FANBOY
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    This is the scariest game I have ever played... Period! I never played any of the PSone versions, but who cares. One of the 10 best games of all time in my opinion.
  4. ConorM.
    Jul 6, 2004
    10
    BRILLIANT! Great graphics and heart-stopping horror!
  5. DaveB.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    This game is not only scary while you play it, but i found that it stays with you after you've shut off your system. I hadn't played any of the PSone versions of Resident Evil with sh.tty graphics, so the game was all-new to me. It was an awesome game experience, like seeing a really good and scary movie!
  6. Leviathon
    Nov 15, 2003
    10
    Wow, I have only 1 time ever bought a gaming system for 1 title...Until now..again. RE remake maybe a REMAKE of a 5 year old game, but with the leaps and bounds in the storyline, camera angles, graphics (I never thought pre-rendered environments could look so stunning) & the game itself it's like an entirly new game.Not enough good things can and will be said about this rare gem in Wow, I have only 1 time ever bought a gaming system for 1 title...Until now..again. RE remake maybe a REMAKE of a 5 year old game, but with the leaps and bounds in the storyline, camera angles, graphics (I never thought pre-rendered environments could look so stunning) & the game itself it's like an entirly new game.Not enough good things can and will be said about this rare gem in video game history. props to capcom again on the emvironments, can't wait for the fully 3-d backgrounds said to be on RE4.… Expand
  7. AlphaTeam
    Oct 2, 2003
    10
    Only one word "excellent. "
  8. BrendanB.
    Sep 15, 2003
    10
    This game is one of the best games of all time it deserves 10 simply awesome game one of the best games ever made. resident evil is the best.
  9. TonyJ.
    Aug 6, 2003
    10
    Great Effects, Great Story, Just GREAT!!
  10. MarcusM.
    Jul 13, 2003
    10
    Its the better than every game in the world put together the graphics are sweet the part when the dogs jump out of the window gives you a heart attack nearly best played inthe dark on your own.
  11. O.CERVANTES
    Jun 29, 2003
    10
    TERRORIFIC, EXCELENT, ITS THE REAL DRESCRIPTION.
  12. JohanO.
    Jun 6, 2003
    10
    I löve Resident Evil! One of the best games ever created and now with the best graphics!
  13. KrammittheFrog
    Jun 2, 2003
    5
    I am mainly a first-person shooter fan. I decided to purchase a used copy of Resident Evil hoping to jump into a new genre of videogames. I made RE my choice because of the outstanding graphics and the interesting puzzle-solving gameplay. I have to admit, it has the best graphics of any Gamecube game, thus far. However, once I started playing it, I realized how boring it was not being I am mainly a first-person shooter fan. I decided to purchase a used copy of Resident Evil hoping to jump into a new genre of videogames. I made RE my choice because of the outstanding graphics and the interesting puzzle-solving gameplay. I have to admit, it has the best graphics of any Gamecube game, thus far. However, once I started playing it, I realized how boring it was not being able to see the action take place in first-person. I also found it frustrating because of the fixed cameras and not being able to see where the character is going. I believe that the game is not creepy at all, like many critics have said. Maybe if it was in first-person I'd be able to feel the creepiness better. I have come to a conclusion. I didn't like third-person games on previous consoles, and I still don't like them. I don't know, call me a die-hard FPS fan, I guess. If I was a 3rd-person fan, I would most likely give this game the 10 it deserves, but obviously I'm not a 3rd-person fan.… Expand
  14. JamesT.
    Apr 25, 2003
    10
    The best resident evil out there at the moment, zero is no comparison. This game is quite possibly the best one ever created.
  15. MarcusK.
    Apr 12, 2003
    10
    Of course this game deserves a 10, any R.E. fan would rate it at that. I know some people prefer different types of games and this may not suit anybody, but just look at it!Excellent Graphics, Superb Sounds and mood music,excellent gameplay and one-of-a-kind storyline, no-one could match the brilliance of this game. (except of course, Capcom)Another thing, it has to be the scariest game I Of course this game deserves a 10, any R.E. fan would rate it at that. I know some people prefer different types of games and this may not suit anybody, but just look at it!Excellent Graphics, Superb Sounds and mood music,excellent gameplay and one-of-a-kind storyline, no-one could match the brilliance of this game. (except of course, Capcom)Another thing, it has to be the scariest game I have ever played, and that's just Playing as Jill,the sounds of the creatures stirring in a room, out of view due to the excellent position the cameras are placed to create the ultimate amount of tension were enough to make me almost have an accident, especially the "jump"moments where creatures jumped out from places that you didn't expect.I could go on and on about how this game kicks other games asses but I think I'll have to go and oogle over Jill in her military costume some more.… Expand
  16. TimH.
    Apr 2, 2003
    6
    Looks great. Controls BLOW! Maybe I wouldn't be so harsh if I hadn't just played Eternal Darkness.
  17. JamesN.
    Mar 21, 2003
    1
    It's sh.t.
  18. Apersonwholovesthisgame
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    Talk about a challenging game!!! What I love about this game is that it scares the freaking hell out of me everytime I play it!!! I seriously reccommend this game for anyone who own a Nintendo Gamecube (GC)!!!!!!!
  19. MeleeMaster
    Dec 18, 2002
    10
    This is the only game that will actually make you jump straight out of your seat! It is incredibly scary and I recommend it to anyone.
  20. PaulH.
    Nov 8, 2002
    10
    Chris D. u aint got a clue. How can a game as brilliant as resident evil in looks, gameplay and just about everything be a 1.
  21. SueM.
    Sep 22, 2002
    10
    This game really scared the crap out of me, I LOVED it, the deatails were unbelivable!!! This is one game you should have!!!
  22. Mark
    Sep 20, 2002
    10
    That loser that gave the game a one, I bet the game kicked his ass. I bet he sucks at videogames so bad that the game kicked him were it herts. What a dum ass. The game has the sweetest graphics of the year. That guy really made me mad. But the game is sweet. I love it.
  23. AngieF.
    Aug 30, 2002
    10
    This game was AMAZING. I love the game, and I think Rebecca and Chris are wicked. And for all your CG owners, get off your couch and buy this game! Wicked game. Just....absolutely wicked. I played the game a few times, and got Chris in another costume, along with Rebecca with her alternate costume. So, enjoy the game everyone!
  24. MikeM.
    Jul 23, 2002
    10
    Hands on, this game (i'm sad to say) looks better than xbox and is the only game to ever make me jump, it felt my heart race as i tried to kill a zombie that just came back.
  25. Jeremy
    Jul 20, 2002
    10
    This game is THE SH*T!!!
  26. MikeyC.
    Jun 18, 2002
    10
    Can't get better than this...
  27. LeiH.
    Jun 8, 2002
    10
    Being a girl I enjoyed playing as jill in this horror game. this is the best way to get u scared so bad that u might have an accident.
  28. BradyC.
    Jun 4, 2002
    10
    It just simply kicks @$$ there where a couple of parts in the middle of the night where i nearly crapped myself. PS. if u lean down to light one unfire if its not dead u will find out and the those dam one that dissapear come back and scare the crap out of u so watch ur back.
  29. MitchellM.
    Jun 3, 2002
    10
    This game was so good the effects cant get any greater and the gameplay is amazing it had me on the edge of my seet the whole time i played.
  30. DanA.
    Jun 2, 2002
    10
    Just wicked.
  31. MikeP.
    May 21, 2002
    10
    Xengamers = Ass.
  32. BlancoA.
    May 7, 2002
    7
    Ok, so I started playing the game as Chris at about 3:30 a.m. to scare the crap out of myself and found the control system to be hugely counterintuitive (not a RE veteran, obviously). I also realized that survival horror is much more adventure-oriented than action, which is fine, but not really my cup of tea. The mansion is absolutely beautiful, and the music is perfect. I soon made the Ok, so I started playing the game as Chris at about 3:30 a.m. to scare the crap out of myself and found the control system to be hugely counterintuitive (not a RE veteran, obviously). I also realized that survival horror is much more adventure-oriented than action, which is fine, but not really my cup of tea. The mansion is absolutely beautiful, and the music is perfect. I soon made the switch to the chick after I read that she's easier (to play as, that is....). And I realized that trying to confront & kill every zombie & mutant dog is an exercise in futility. So I'm on my way. Definitely a good time if played in the DARK, late night. I'm trying to resist the urge to go for the walkthrough.....… Expand
  33. AustinY.
    May 5, 2002
    10
    WOW thanks Ryan that sure is kind of you to speak so highly of me but everyone knows your the best at the game. Quit trying to make me feel good. Anyway this game kicks is the best. Great graphics great sound and a big improvement over the original. I love this game. Thanks again ryan!
  34. RyanP.
    May 4, 2002
    9
    This game stinks. Actually I just stink at it. I played it for about 23 hours! But I can't beat it, I'm probably only about half way through it! But I am getting help from my friend Austin who has beat it sveral times with each charactor, he's really good, Well anyway, its a good game..... if you are good at it (like Austin), but if you are like me and you stink at it then This game stinks. Actually I just stink at it. I played it for about 23 hours! But I can't beat it, I'm probably only about half way through it! But I am getting help from my friend Austin who has beat it sveral times with each charactor, he's really good, Well anyway, its a good game..... if you are good at it (like Austin), but if you are like me and you stink at it then you probly want to look somewhere else because it is very hard.… Expand
  35. KyleD.
    May 3, 2002
    10
    The games graphics are the best on any console, period. There is 70-80% new areas, puzzles, redone area's, monsters, etc. The cut scenes are in real-time and look better than the PSone versions FMV scenes. And as for the same old control style, there is a reason. The controls make it harder to move around, and escape zombies. This makes the game that much more challenging and heart The games graphics are the best on any console, period. There is 70-80% new areas, puzzles, redone area's, monsters, etc. The cut scenes are in real-time and look better than the PSone versions FMV scenes. And as for the same old control style, there is a reason. The controls make it harder to move around, and escape zombies. This makes the game that much more challenging and heart pounding! A must have for any GCN owner. Should tide you over until Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is released!… Expand
  36. [Anonymous]
    Apr 30, 2002
    1
    Wow, a 5 year old game redone....brilliant!
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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

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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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