Resident Evil Outbreak

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2004
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 129 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 171
  3. Negative: 12 out of 171
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  1. greaterbadass
    Aug 11, 2010
    10
    Resident Evil fans such as myself will love Outbreak. The CGI graphics are amazing, almost PS3 quality. The puzzles are challenging (yay no more puzzles for 2 year olds), the guns have realistic power and you can use melee weapons like the iron pipe. The new virus gauge keeps you on your toes as well. Ok the AI characters will not stop talking, but other than that, the game is brilliant!
  2. xXdarkgeminisXx
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    Resident Evil Outbreak, is a very interesting spin-off from the series, it has a lot of potential, but wow, so lame multiplayer gameplay, single player its awesome, especially in Lone Wolf/Very Hard, most challenging Re for me.
  3. TheoneTrueKing
    Nov 6, 2017
    8
    This game was very well made. Best online Resident Evil game that is great online and offline. The game was a great way to see how normal people were affected in the Raccoon City outbreak.
  4. EmilyC.
    Feb 20, 2005
    9
    It is because the game has so many good graphics that makes it interesting.
  5. winterhombre
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    Even better than File #2. A great idea that was premature, had it been released in the PS3 it would have been huge as online is much easier nowadays. I hope Capcom releases a File #3.
  6. LegendaryBlade
    May 25, 2014
    8
    Now that fans have brought the servers back online after ten years I decided to go back and play this game again. While the tank controls hold up as well as you expect, the game is still as tense and exciting as it once was. Each character is unique and have their own dialogue and thoughts alongside with individualized playstyles. Kevin starts with a handgun and has a power aim stance,Now that fans have brought the servers back online after ten years I decided to go back and play this game again. While the tank controls hold up as well as you expect, the game is still as tense and exciting as it once was. Each character is unique and have their own dialogue and thoughts alongside with individualized playstyles. Kevin starts with a handgun and has a power aim stance, George starts with nothing weapon wise but has a unique medkit, Alyssa has lockpicks, etc etc.

    Each scenario is fairly well thought out and interested, with easter eggs and allusions to RE2 scattered rarely about. Several characters get unique dialogue in specific scenarios and there are several ways to handle each different scenario. Replay value is pretty good, which is important given that there are only a handful of scenarios.

    In multiplayer the tension remains (when people aren't spamming ad libs) because death means you're out. There aren't any checkpoints to save you, and if the whole team wipes it's a complete failure. It can even create atmosphere of it's own; I remember one game running up a staircase just in time to watch another player being drug out a window to be finished off by a zombie, their legs dragging out of it slowly. I knew they were gone, and what was left of us had to press on.

    The lack of build in voice chat or even text communication would be a pretty significant negative to most, but in today's world I just use mumble like everybody else. Perhaps it would have bothered me a lot more when this game was new, but now it isn't an issue in the least.    … Expand
  7. SiAScORCH
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    The best multiplayer Resident Evil game made to date IMO. I logged so many hours on this game it's not even funny, and it never got boring. I loved playing Decisions, Decisions and with the right people you could do it in just over a half an hour if I remember correctly. I held some records on this game years ago, and I always think about how great this game was, so now that I've beenThe best multiplayer Resident Evil game made to date IMO. I logged so many hours on this game it's not even funny, and it never got boring. I loved playing Decisions, Decisions and with the right people you could do it in just over a half an hour if I remember correctly. I held some records on this game years ago, and I always think about how great this game was, so now that I've been reading it's brought back online, I want to try it. I had a few people that I always played with so we could do maps quickly and we had a blast doing it. I wish they would remake this game for the ps3 so I could play it in HD. You have to try this game, definitely. You won't regret it.… Expand
  8. IanCurtis18
    May 27, 2017
    10
    JUEGAZO, ojala haya remastered.........................................................................................................................
  9. Peded
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    Jogo avançado pra época , com foco no multiplayer que não era muito bem desenvolvido, ainda sim tem ótimos cenários, trilha sonora e característica survivor horror de RE
  10. NathanD.
    Feb 8, 2004
    10
    Playing as a zombie can be good, but it could also be a pain. The only bad part is it's hard to control and you can only be a zombie for 3 to 5 minutes,then your game ends.
  11. Watermelon789
    Aug 18, 2011
    7
    Outbreak has a very cool opening that impress in all directions to the first few second to the next minutes. After getting grabbed by the overall great cut scene, and getting introduced to the gameplay, It felt nice for some minutes. After 15 minutes everything started to not plug or be interesting, starting with the story, then the "RPG" concept to it, didn't had a nice balance , toOutbreak has a very cool opening that impress in all directions to the first few second to the next minutes. After getting grabbed by the overall great cut scene, and getting introduced to the gameplay, It felt nice for some minutes. After 15 minutes everything started to not plug or be interesting, starting with the story, then the "RPG" concept to it, didn't had a nice balance , to boring to repetitive. Also , to start with, this is where the game start to fall in pieces in terms of scary factors the crew responsible from this Outbreak developed more deep that problem in future games, when I say that I mean to RE5 that was just not what is Resident Evil. I wish this outbreak could had been more catastrophic.… Expand
  12. Hedilio
    Mar 11, 2013
    8
    Let me start this off by saying that the loading times and AI for this game are unforgivable. That being said, let's move onto the good stuff. The atmosphere is excellent, and I really appreciate that it gives us the chance to revisit many iconic locations in Resident Evil history. This game has a lot of replay value due to the fact that all of the characters are so distinct. Lastly, theLet me start this off by saying that the loading times and AI for this game are unforgivable. That being said, let's move onto the good stuff. The atmosphere is excellent, and I really appreciate that it gives us the chance to revisit many iconic locations in Resident Evil history. This game has a lot of replay value due to the fact that all of the characters are so distinct. Lastly, the fact that you can use just about anything as a weapon is a really fun idea.… Expand
  13. death12123
    Apr 21, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil Outbreak was really well made and I call it the Left 4 Dead of Resident Evil Games. This game could've been better if it was released during the online age and had all of its content complete.

    You play Outbreak online now with new private servers I'm sure you'll love this game because I can't stop myself from playing it. You play it offline and sadly that feeling isn't    Resident Evil Outbreak was really well made and I call it the Left 4 Dead of Resident Evil Games. This game could've been better if it was released during the online age and had all of its content complete.

    You play Outbreak online now with new private servers I'm sure you'll love this game because I can't stop myself from playing it.
    You play it offline and sadly that feeling isn't the same and it's not as good. It feels rushed offline. However now that I played it properly I can definitely say this game is awesome. From the characters to the stages to the soundtrack.    … Expand
  14. sonyfanloco
    Jun 16, 2014
    7
    es un buen juego de la saga pero el multijugador esta mas o menos la historia es buena la jugabilidad es buena los graficos como de de ps3 pero lo malo del juego son los bugs solo tiene 5 niveles y le falta un cooperativo y mejorar el multijugador y reactivarlo
  15. Kezar
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Jogo muuuito bom, apesar dos apezares... É gostoso de jogar, e soma muito nas side quest dos outros resident
  16. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 20, 2021
    8
    Задумка capcom сделать resident evil онлайн в кооперативе, с элементами выживания и командной работой, была офигенной. Только они ее забросили и отключили сервера, в данный момент можно только поиграть на эмуляторе или ps 2 версией диска ntsc (Северная Америка), на не официальном сервере. Очень жалко, что они забросили поддержку этого интересного проекта, а вместо этого делают дебильныеЗадумка capcom сделать resident evil онлайн в кооперативе, с элементами выживания и командной работой, была офигенной. Только они ее забросили и отключили сервера, в данный момент можно только поиграть на эмуляторе или ps 2 версией диска ntsc (Северная Америка), на не официальном сервере. Очень жалко, что они забросили поддержку этого интересного проекта, а вместо этого делают дебильные режимы re resistance и re reverse.… Expand
  17. Rox22
    Sep 27, 2013
    6
    A novel idea that just feel a bit flat in execution. I love the multiple character angle, but I also feel that each weren't really given enough depth and individual development to make you really care.

    None the less, it does a decent job as a resident evil game, but at the time of release, the gameplay style was getting very tired and over used. Visuals are good, atmosphere does the    A novel idea that just feel a bit flat in execution. I love the multiple character angle, but I also feel that each weren't really given enough depth and individual development to make you really care.

    None the less, it does a decent job as a resident evil game, but at the time of release, the gameplay style was getting very tired and over used.

    Visuals are good, atmosphere does the job, voice acting a little weak at times, and narrative a little flimsy.

    Overall:
    A good idea that just came too late for anyone to really care. The game is decent, but nothing to get excited about. Good for a weekend if you've got nothing better to do.    … Expand
  18. SportsareCrap
    Dec 11, 2013
    8
    When Resident Evil: Outbreak first released back 2004, Gameplay is Perfect, Story is 100% Better then Crap 4-6, Online is Perfect in everyway.
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Story: 8/10
    Total: 8/10
    I was once Die Hard Fan but stop caring Since Series become crap once Resident Evil 4 Released.
  19. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    10
    Best game EVER. Instead of surviving the horrors of zombies and monsters as typical police or war veterans, you play as un experienced civilians stuck in the horrors of Raccoon City. They need to escape before the bombs drop. This is a GREAT prequel to the events of RE2 and RE3. It takes place RIGHT when the outbreak starts. Shows alot of how things happened too. (how marvin the cop wasBest game EVER. Instead of surviving the horrors of zombies and monsters as typical police or war veterans, you play as un experienced civilians stuck in the horrors of Raccoon City. They need to escape before the bombs drop. This is a GREAT prequel to the events of RE2 and RE3. It takes place RIGHT when the outbreak starts. Shows alot of how things happened too. (how marvin the cop was wounded, etc.)… Expand
  20. ArkonBlade
    Apr 4, 2011
    5
    ive been wanting a resident evil game in co op since i played the very first RE game . i was so pained to have to play this game . the online was just ruined with the fact there is NO VOICE CHATT OR EVEN TYPING!!!... WTF!!! its a co op game for christ sake . you kind of need to talk to help solve puzzles , work together , share ammo, decide where to go among many other things a damn micive been wanting a resident evil game in co op since i played the very first RE game . i was so pained to have to play this game . the online was just ruined with the fact there is NO VOICE CHATT OR EVEN TYPING!!!... WTF!!! its a co op game for christ sake . you kind of need to talk to help solve puzzles , work together , share ammo, decide where to go among many other things a damn mic would help with. i mean if this game supported Voice chatt i could have probubly given it a 8. the offline mode is ok but to short and your AI team mates are morons . they just run off and do there own thing and maybe you will run into them again some where down the road. the puzzles are pretty tricky which you may like or hate . i didnt mind them . the load times are alittle to long you would think with the HDD add on it would help alot but it maybe cuts it down by 25% . since this game is ment for online and with no voice chatt its not a game i can recomend for any one but the hardest RE fan .if you where looking for a cool co op game to play online this sure as hell isnt it.… Expand
  21. ccrogers15
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    great game! I love this game and i hope that the game gets a third. PLEASE fans, sign this petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/042690/petition.html we need 10000 and have 9000!
  22. ChrisMuller1992
    Dec 16, 2015
    6
    The game is fun for one playthrough or two,but it gets boring and there are no replay value if this games plain boring,back then there were very few people playing online to make this a great experience,we european didn't even have the online option to play which decrease the scores quite a bit,the graphics a great,the gameplay well good,the AI partners are dumb and the load timesThe game is fun for one playthrough or two,but it gets boring and there are no replay value if this games plain boring,back then there were very few people playing online to make this a great experience,we european didn't even have the online option to play which decrease the scores quite a bit,the graphics a great,the gameplay well good,the AI partners are dumb and the load times awful.This game had a lot of potential but releasing it for ps2 was the worst decision ever made.If Capcom decided to remaster this for ps4 & xbox one then i'll think it would be more successful. Such a shame.… Expand
  23. TonyL.
    Oct 11, 2004
    5
    Crap crap crap.
  24. AB
    Jan 3, 2005
    0
    The only scary thing about this game is how bad it is. The puzzles are frustrating, the multiplayer is impossible. I did jump out of my seat once, but that was to turn off this wretched, horrendous excuse for a videogame.
  25. JeffA.
    Apr 19, 2005
    0
    This game should not be allowed to use the Resident Evil name. Being a Resident Evil game I expected lousy controls. I didn't expect the lousy controls to be one of the most refined features of the game though. As a fan of the series I really tried to lie the game but the boring gameplay and constant subtitles flashing accross the screen turned a mediocre game into a bad one. Seems This game should not be allowed to use the Resident Evil name. Being a Resident Evil game I expected lousy controls. I didn't expect the lousy controls to be one of the most refined features of the game though. As a fan of the series I really tried to lie the game but the boring gameplay and constant subtitles flashing accross the screen turned a mediocre game into a bad one. Seems like the developer released the game before completing it. THe only scary thing about this game is the price I paid for this trash.… Expand
  26. Subject98
    Jun 27, 2012
    3
    I can see what they were going for but it doesn't work. This probably takes the cake as one of the most boring survival horror games I've ever played, and it's not a yummy cake. It's a s*** cake.
  27. Zaoteus
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best multiplayer survival horror games and the only really good multiplayer Resident Evil that Capcom has made, everything about it works perfectly, the interaction between characters, the soundtrack, the game design and the depth in the story of each of the survivors! The only problem with this game was being released on Playstation 2 where Online on consoles was just startingOne of the best multiplayer survival horror games and the only really good multiplayer Resident Evil that Capcom has made, everything about it works perfectly, the interaction between characters, the soundtrack, the game design and the depth in the story of each of the survivors! The only problem with this game was being released on Playstation 2 where Online on consoles was just starting to crawl, Capcom should release a port of these games on Steam at the very least so that people can enjoy the best part of this game, the multiplayer!… Expand
  28. JinF.
    Mar 19, 2004
    8
    I've played this game on japanese version. It's FUN, GRAPHICS can be matched to GameCube, also Don't need to pay monthly fee on US version. BUT, there is a serious problem! LOADING....... Each Loading takes over 10 SECONDS!!!!! If you go next door and get back immediately, you already spent at least 20 SECONDS!!!!! HA! With HDD, it takes 3-4 seconds, BUT WITHOUT HDD, some I've played this game on japanese version. It's FUN, GRAPHICS can be matched to GameCube, also Don't need to pay monthly fee on US version. BUT, there is a serious problem! LOADING....... Each Loading takes over 10 SECONDS!!!!! If you go next door and get back immediately, you already spent at least 20 SECONDS!!!!! HA! With HDD, it takes 3-4 seconds, BUT WITHOUT HDD, some loading takes almost 18 seconds!!! If you want to buy HDD for this game and future HDD games, I suggest DON'T. Online support game 'Monster Hunter (Capcom)' was released in Japan, will come in Fall. The game also support 4players netplay, and NO HDD SUPPORT. NO LONG LOADING. Hey, They can make a great quality game without HDD required! I don't think there is enough HDD support game in future. … Expand
  29. DavidM.
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    I think this one is going to be awesome because you turn into a zombie which i think is cool.
  30. StephenS.
    Apr 2, 2004
    7
    Like with any game that offers online teamplay....if you can't easily communicate ....the online portion becomes worthless.
  31. JoeH.
    Apr 2, 2004
    10
    I've played and beat everyone of these games resident evil outbreak is going to kick ass especially if you can defend yourself by punching zombie and hitting them with various other objects gettin it 2 day.
  32. DaveB.
    Apr 5, 2004
    10
    Holy F....!!!!!!!!!!! This game is in-f....in-credible. If u got a PS2 there is no reason not to get it. SO BUY THIS GAME.
  33. AlecM.
    Apr 7, 2004
    10
    This game kicks mega ass u should get it if u have a ps2, no questions asked.
  34. SamS.
    Apr 9, 2004
    8
    This game is good, but if you don't have the network adapter DO NOT BUY IT. If you do try it. It's fun.
  35. Odino
    May 1, 2004
    8
    It's not THAT great, and what's the deal with those losers voting with 10 before the game is out and just comment with "it's GONNA be great" - SHUT UP!
  36. OmarM.
    May 4, 2004
    7
    This game is all right but in my opinion if you din;t have a network adapter you better buy one. It's just not fun if it's not online.
  37. SimonSays
    Mar 1, 2005
    9
    If you like Resident Evil, you will love Outbreak, even though your virtual comrades tend to act a little frustrating at times (vanishing while still holding key items is one of those things I really appreciate about them... :D ) Other than that Outbreak is a well-designed game, featuring improved controls, a FANTASTIC score and great graphics that boast of detail and atmosphere. If you like Resident Evil, you will love Outbreak, even though your virtual comrades tend to act a little frustrating at times (vanishing while still holding key items is one of those things I really appreciate about them... :D ) Other than that Outbreak is a well-designed game, featuring improved controls, a FANTASTIC score and great graphics that boast of detail and atmosphere. It´s a shame that CapCom removed the on-line feature from the PAL-Version though... :/ (9/10)… Expand
  38. MattS.
    Mar 23, 2004
    10
    I have a friend with the Jap version, it is really good, but what I really wanted to say was PLEASEE!!!!! Don't put reviews on here saying "this game is gonna rock!!" or "I can't wait to play it! It looks great." This isn't a message board, please save it for when the game comes out. The only thing I don't like about this game is that I don't have broadband, so I have a friend with the Jap version, it is really good, but what I really wanted to say was PLEASEE!!!!! Don't put reviews on here saying "this game is gonna rock!!" or "I can't wait to play it! It looks great." This isn't a message board, please save it for when the game comes out. The only thing I don't like about this game is that I don't have broadband, so it's more jealously than a bad point, cause the online play would be fun, I wish I read japanese!!… Expand
  39. [Anonymous]
    Mar 5, 2004
    10
    This game is gonna be so f...... awesome in so many ways. I can't wait till i get it. It features so many things that are just unbelieveable.
  40. DANNYM.
    Apr 26, 2004
    10
    Best game so far this year.
  41. NickB.
    May 8, 2004
    10
    The MOST realistic Resident Evil game yet!!! I encourage any Resident Evil fans to BUY this game.
  42. RaulC.
    Aug 9, 2004
    8
    This is a game that you MUST play onlline, it´s still flawed, and you need the HD to get the whole out of it, but in the end, it is a very nice game, and the addition of the "friendly fire" is literally a blast!
  43. NickS.
    Mar 15, 2004
    10
    this game is so gonna rock....i loved every other resident evil and adding online to this one is so gonna be awesome..i cant wait till the 30th!!
  44. PIRANHAG.
    Mar 21, 2004
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is that when you´re a zombie you´re slow.
  45. RyanA.
    Mar 27, 2004
    10
    I say its going to be cool.
  46. KevinN.
    Apr 24, 2004
    10
    It's great when you use david you can make weapons and use it against the zombies.
  47. StevenS.
    Jul 11, 2004
    10
    This game rocks it kicks major ass.
  48. NickM.
    Apr 25, 2005
    9
    I gave this game a 9 because the puzzles are hard and the worst part is that you can never find any thing and your partners just wont shut up! but it's a good game because it's suspenseful and you never know what is goindg to happen next unless you've beat it before.
  49. ramssC
    Sep 26, 2022
    4
    Outbreak es RE2 pero con más gente. El problema que tengo con estos Outbreak es que son multijugador, Resident Evil jamás se caracterizó por ser en multijugador real, la atmósfera de esta saga es indicada para jugarse en Singleplayer.

    El otro problema que le veo a los Outbreak es que son más de lo mismo, más Raccoon City, es apegarse a la nostalgia porque saben que venderán bien. Esta    Outbreak es RE2 pero con más gente. El problema que tengo con estos Outbreak es que son multijugador, Resident Evil jamás se caracterizó por ser en multijugador real, la atmósfera de esta saga es indicada para jugarse en Singleplayer.

    El otro problema que le veo a los Outbreak es que son más de lo mismo, más Raccoon City, es apegarse a la nostalgia porque saben que venderán bien.

    Esta subsaga, Survivor 2 y Dead Aim me parecen una excusa para darles juegos a los usuarios de PlayStation 2 y aferrarse a la nostalgia (Raccoon City)    … Expand
  50. Nightrain5555
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    The possibility to use many different characters with different skills add an infinite replayability for this game. The story isn't nothing incredibile, but the gameplay is fascinating and also pretty challenging. It's a true survival experience with even an online mode where you can play coop. Totally a good choise for me
  51. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    This might be the first time i got really mad about a game release. I really, really wanted to play it online with my friends and when it was announced that it would not have an online mode in my country, it broke me. I still got a copy and played it, and liked it more than Code Veronica, but... i swear it still hurts to this day.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#36 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    The graphics and score are outstanding, but ultimately, the gameplay falls flat with heavy-handed mechanics and tedious goals.
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  2. Gamezilla!
    80
    Another major gripe is that there’s a lot of loading. Without a HDD, every door you walk through will require a pretty substantial loading time.
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  3. GameSpy
    75
    Outbreak would have been a much, much better game had it had online voice communication. There's simply no excuse for omitting this feature in a game hinges on being able to communicate rapidly between party members.
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