Resident Evil 0

 Switch
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 8, 2019
    80
    Resident Evil Zero is one of the titles that tried experimenting with already good formulas, yet managed to get away with it and still be a great game. Not that lonely but still a strong survival horror experience, Resident Evil Zero is most probably the prettiest Resident Evil on the Switch that aged unbelievably well.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    May 22, 2019
    80
    Overall, Resident Evil 0 is a game which provides the same satisfying gameplay loop found in the Resident Evil remake. If you’re not only aching for more top-down survival horror but also invested in the world of the series, it’s worth downloading for a playthrough. Just keep in mind that if portability isn’t the main draw for you with the Nintendo Switch, you’re better off purchasing the game off another storefront.
  3. Vandal
    May 28, 2019
    75
    Maybe it isn’t the best classic Resident Evil, but it still is very enjoyable. It works great on the Switch, so it is a good option if you feel like playing an old-school survival horror.
  5. Nintenderos
    May 28, 2019
    75
    Every saga has its beginning and Resident Evil 0 is the chronological beginning of this saga of nightmares so beloved by its fans. This title is a great survival horror game, so it is essential for any fan of the genre.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    May 27, 2019
    75
    Fun and engaging, with some new ideas: a refreshing Resident Evil for every fan, all in portable mode on Switch.
  7. Hobby Consolas
    May 23, 2019
    75
    Loading times make the experience a little worse (but not game breaking) and its expensive selling price (10 euros more than in other digital shops) make it tough to recommend... unless you want it to play on portable. There is no new content, no Switch exclusive content: it's a fast port.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    May 21, 2019
    75
    Resident Evil has a storied history and the series has evolved over the years to feature a wide range of gameplay styles. Revisiting the core survival horror gameplay with an added modern control scheme proves to be a wonderful pairing. Featuring two characters for a majority of the adventure adds some interesting puzzle design, but also takes away from the feeling of isolation and dread. Fortunately the frightening and off-putting atmosphere helps to counteract that. While it isn’t the best of the classics, Resident Evil Zero still manages to deliver an authentic survival horror experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#60 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 63
  3. Negative: 7 out of 63
  1. rosnk30
    Mar 16, 2020
    7
    Well...a several years ago I played this saga. In fact, RE0 was the first that I cant beated ever for the same reason..too much hard. NotWell...a several years ago I played this saga. In fact, RE0 was the first that I cant beated ever for the same reason..too much hard. Not because of enemies but the less ammunition, few space to storage weapons and the 2 players coop system that doesnt work as well.

    In fact. RE0's a great game, longer than I expected. The game runs great in switch system likewise RE1 remake.    … Full Review »
  2. JAG7
    May 24, 2022
    4
    This is a remastered?? Ja !! Really?? What a joke! This game is very mediocre game at best.
    Best advice: Use a walkthrough literally, don’t    This is a remastered?? Ja !! Really?? What a joke! This game is very mediocre game at best.
    Best advice: Use a walkthrough literally, don’t waste your time. Cons: (which are a lot)
    1. Inventory: you only can carry 4-6 items. Some weapons need 2 boxes. Also you’ll have to juggle items between characters. It takes a lot of your gameplay time. Tedious! Very Bad design! Absolutely annoying!
    2. Loading times: take way too long (20 seconds..sometimes even 30) and happens each time you go to a new room. Doubling you’re gameplay time. Simply tiresome, boring and annoying. Couldn’t play for a long period of time. Had to put down the game. 3. The door opening/ stair/ladder sequence: very annoying each time you open door or go up a stair. It takes too long and visually is outdated 4. Character movement: very clumsy at best. Picking up items is a shore. Have to try many times .Very bad controls and mechanism. Bad design!
    5. AI: sometimes gets in the way. Can’t even get into the lifts correctly. 6. Camera angles: is a complete desastre. Sometimes you’re aiming to the wind cause you can’t see enemies. Exposing yourself to die.They’re off camera. Stupid idea of a design!!
    7. Puzzles: Are not well designed. Had to look for guide many times. Hit many invisible walls. For example,the math/code formula to stop the train was ridiculously ludicrous and. Nonsensical, illogical and irracional . How they came up with the math is baffling!! I got pretty bored running around in a clumsy and awkward environment. 8. Horror/survival formula: disappeared completely with all this annoying issues. The game became just another tiresome and shoring game. Loading times throws off the mood of the game !! I forced myself to finish it.
    9. Combat: is awfull, terrible. A mess. No auto aiming . It’s a clumsy mess. Is a joke. Targeting system is mediocre. You shoot to the air many times. Not good controls.
    10. Everything became a shore. Not fun or frightening. Just playing through automatically, not feeling anything besides annoyance. The worst thing is that this is a “remastered” version. Not a lot of effort from the devs. Don’t buy ! Buy the other RE ones!    … Full Review »
  3. TomMonday
    Mar 19, 2022
    4
    Only play this if you’ve beaten every other RE title. The last half is a repetitive slog of platforms and bad puzzles. The partner AI oftenOnly play this if you’ve beaten every other RE title. The last half is a repetitive slog of platforms and bad puzzles. The partner AI often sucks. I just saw Rebecca get eaten by a giant frog while Billy stood there with a grenade launcher, watching.… Full Review »
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