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62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. 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.
  2. It's still technically a solid game, but at this point it almost feels totally obsolete.
  3. 60
    The voice acting is more painful than ever, and continues to sabotage the series' attempts at dramatic storytelling.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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]
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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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#29 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#12 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Negative: 5 out of 63
  1. 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. 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 »