Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero

 Wii
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Dec 1, 2009
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. Vandal
    80
    This game has aged splendidly and is worthy its price, although it is a shame Capcom has not included any new feature or improvement.
  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    80
    Serving as a counterpoint to the recent productions of RE (4 and 5) no doubt that this classic has aged well, perhaps by integrating the duo came to the GameCube with a musical play absolutely above average.
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    78
    It's a pity Capcom hasn't optimised this for Wii, but this is a great chance to get reacquainted. [Jan 2010, p.70]
  5. Everyeye.it
    75
    An intelligent porting, for an old-style survival horror. Forget the creepy third person shooter sections of the fifth chapter and meet (again) a more pleasant adventure game.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#51 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 103
  3. Negative: 4 out of 103
  1. PecoTheGreat
    Feb 14, 2012
    9
    As soon as people are willing and able to understand that what they call "tank controls" and "horribly slow place" is intentional to give theAs soon as people are willing and able to understand that what they call "tank controls" and "horribly slow place" is intentional to give the player a feeling of uncertainty and weakness, maybe they will be able to see what a fine game this is. Perfectly adapting all the elements that the original RE was known and loved for, and putting the interesting (and nicely done) mixture of two playable characters into it, this game is what RE is all about.… Full Review »
  2. 32Bit
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    Been gaming for over 20 YEARS and I can appreciate what each of the Resident Evil games in the series has to offer but my favorite is RE Zero.Been gaming for over 20 YEARS and I can appreciate what each of the Resident Evil games in the series has to offer but my favorite is RE Zero. Ignore the "professional" reviewers here that have their paychecks to cater to & have little playing skill or knowledge of the series' roots. If you like to be CHALLENGED mentally then prepare for a hard core game that's not affected by recent gaming trends such as regenerating health, unlimited inventory space & glowing arrows that tell you where to go. This takes the authentic Resident Evil with every room being a puzzle & adds in a few features that make it accessible but not easy.

    You play each area as an ongoing puzzle that you have to solve and unlock. You're limited in how much both characters can carry at one time which causes you to plan and think & simulates real life better. You can choose to drop any item wherever you're standing and it will stay there until you return. Each area has puzzles that require your two controllable characters to interact to get through. Maybe the guy picked up something you need and so he drops it to you using an elevator as an example.

    The dynamic of controlling two characters with different abilities and both with limited inventory space and ammo to solve puzzles makes for a very mentally challenging experience. Zero is better than the first RE remake because you can leave inventory when you need to pick something up. The first one really is ridiculous because you have to find storage containers.

    BETTER THAN RE4, RE5 & RE6?
    The new ones are cool for their action & visual flair. They're definitely more about creating a 3D atmosphere but they cater towards people with short attention spans that want exciting set pieces like in a movie. RE5 was for cooperative play, RE6 was trying to be a movie, RE4 is closest to what RE Zero is, focusing on inventory management & puzzles. Be warned though RE Zero is has real puzzles like you see on old school games like Myst.

    What makes ZERO awesome is it's scarier because you're never overpowered. You're always on the losing side when fighting monsters so the game always has a pressure that doesn't let up. If you want a casual game with the Resident Evil themes then 4 is the best and many agree. If you want more of the hard core experience RE was originally & like 4 then I recommend trying ZERO. It's a great game for those that find thinking not boring & like a challenge    … Full Review »
  3. Rayman225
    Mar 23, 2013
    10
    Critic's are unnormal!
    Because what's the difference betwene Wii and GC version's?
    Why GC version have got an high scores and the Wii    Critic's are unnormal!
    Because what's the difference betwene Wii and GC version's?
    Why GC version have got an high scores and the Wii version low scores?
    I just can't understand!    … Full Review »
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