Resident Evil Code: Veronica X

 GameCube
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. My Gamer
    86
    The game's important story is now critical to the evolving RE plot thanks to "Resident Evil 4." So, if you want to knowingly absorb all that RE4's story presents, you should definitely take a creepy walk down memory lane.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    If you want to play a classic survival horror game the way it was originally meant to be played then you'll want to check out Resident Evil Code: Veronica X...Be warned that you're not getting anything new.
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  3. Nintendojo
    79
    If you’ve never played this title before, add a couple of points for being one of the least informed gamers out there. There’s no shame in that.
  5. Computer and Video Games
    77
    The gameplay is gripping in spite of its flaws, the cut-scenes are fantastic and the story is dramatic and pretty weird in places. It's almost worth playing through to witness the mid-game fight with the Tyrant alone - a battle so frickin' tough it has become the stuff of gaming legend.
  6. Nintendophiles
    73
    It's the same thing that has been on a couple of different consoles. If you only played the original Code: Veronica, the only thing that X offers you is some new storyline elements and a few extra cut-scenes. However, if you've never played this game before, you should really give it a shot.
  7. TotalGames.net
    71
    Sadly, the decreased scare factor makes the game's backtracking much more of a chore, as you endlessly trawl back and forth to find items that open doors to other items.
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  8. Nintendo Power
    70
    The camera has much more movement than it did in earlier games in the series, but the stiff, character-relative control remains. [Feb 2004, p.150]
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  9. GameCube Europe
    70
    It doesn’t look as hot as the Cube-exclusive Resident Evils but you get used to the visuals pretty quickly. The controls are pretty much as clunky as in the first few games (you can use the C-type controls introduced in the remake though), so if you don’t have a problem with those you’ll be fine playing Code Veronica.
  10. GameSpot
    69
    It's still technically a solid game, but at this point it almost feels totally obsolete.
  11. GameSpy
    60
    The voice acting is more painful than ever, and continues to sabotage the series' attempts at dramatic storytelling.
  12. NintendoWorldReport
    55
    A worthy entry to the series. However, the port was clearly pushed out to get a few thousand more copies sold, rather than to improve upon the original game.
  13. IGN
    50
    They could have at least included Wesker's Report (pre-order bonus with PS2's CVX) on the GameCube disks. Instead, all GCN owners get is an unmodified DC title.
  14. Gaming Age
    50
    There’s no question that RE: Code Veronica is a dated title. The third release of the game is just a port and only for people who have never played it. All others need not apply.
  15. GameShark
    40
    At the dawn of 2004 not enough time has passed for this to be a retro title and now it just feels out of date. I also suppose that if it were budget priced at $19.99 and a player who was curious about the Resident Evil franchise wanted to pick it up, I'd recommend it. But at $39.99... I can't do that.
  16. GamerFeed
    40
    It's still a solid game if you've never played it before, with a stirring storyline and a few shocks, but otherwise it's just the same old Evil.
  17. G4 TV
    20
    In the end, it's almost physically painful to try to wade through this game, especially if you've already played it in its previous incarnations.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best GameCube Game of 2003
29
#29 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
12
#12 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 63
  3. Negative: 5 out of 63
  1. LuisAntonio
    Sep 26, 2016
    8
    Resident Evil Code: VX for game cube is a good game. It feels a little obsolete because this game was released after RE Remake and RE 0 (2002Resident Evil Code: VX for game cube is a good game. It feels a little obsolete because this game was released after RE Remake and RE 0 (2002 and 2003). However this game is a classic, and also is rare for the game cube. So, give it an opportunity.… Full Review »
  2. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    10
    Very good resident evil. Boring at the start, interesting later. People who voted down for it, i hope you get ran over by a combine harvesterVery good resident evil. Boring at the start, interesting later. People who voted down for it, i hope you get ran over by a combine harvester lol. Seriously. The graphics are good, sound is good and story is good. ALSO! ITS BEEN RELEASED IN HD ON PS3 AND XBOX 360 LATE 2011! OMG!… Full Review »
  3. ShmittyS.
    Nov 25, 2006
    4
    Let me begin. I am a diehard Resident Evil fanatic. I love this series to death. This is the worst installment in the series and the only one Let me begin. I am a diehard Resident Evil fanatic. I love this series to death. This is the worst installment in the series and the only one I hate. I hated the original Code veronica, so this one is no different. Zombies take, what? 9 shots to kill? Healing items are very scarce The shotgun doesn't 1 hit, unless you shoot the head. The heads dont blow off! Back tracking x10000! Seekers. So frustrating! The good: Steve is hella funny Tons of varied weapons I only played it to get more of the Resident Evil plotline. Play it if you want, or else just read the Resident evil History.… Full Review »
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