Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil

 Wii
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2009
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Multiplayer.it
    73
    One could say RE: Archives it's an easy way to make money on Wii with a 7-year-old game. It may be so, but Capcom's title also represents a great chance for those who never played the first episode in the series.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    72
    There's no doubting the quality of the game but veterans really won't be getting anything new here, so we can only recommend this to players who have yet to see where it all started. And even they might find the controls long past their sell by date.
  3. Games Master UK
    72
    If you missed the Gamecube remake it's worth a look. It's a shame nothing much has been added for the Wii version though. [Aug 2009, p.84]
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  5. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Having multiple control options, not having to change out tiny discs midway through the game, and having better audio are definitely pluses, but I don’t think they are big enough improvements to merit picking up this title if you already own the GameCube version.
  6. Nintendo Gamer
    70
    An old classic, with the emphasis on old. Still scares and enthralls, but the puzzle design is tired and the conversion is shockingly lazy. [Oct 2009, p.60]
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  7. Cubed3
    70
    A true classic survival horror title that still manages to shine brightly in today's market...
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    60
    Resident Evil is still a masterpiece but this remake really doesn't bring any improvement, thinking about the previous version for GameCube (5 years old). It's just commercial but if you missed the last compilation, you can give a chance to Archives.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best Wii Game of 2009
72
#72 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#100 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 84
  3. Negative: 6 out of 84
  1. PP7Silenced
    Mar 5, 2011
    10
    Resident Evil is a remake of the title that solely gave the survival horror genre the popularity it deserves in the video game industry.Resident Evil is a remake of the title that solely gave the survival horror genre the popularity it deserves in the video game industry. Everything a person would want in a remake is present. Updated graphics that match the quality of the current generation of consoles, better sound effects that give the games environment the perfect atmosphere and more area to explore that helps pacing and story progression. Really, a masterpiece and a title any fan of the genre shouldn't go with out playing.… Full Review »
  2. RomanT
    Jul 20, 2009
    9
    The graphics are outdated, the controls are clunky, the camera is annoying at times, but is it still one of the greatest survivor horror gamesThe graphics are outdated, the controls are clunky, the camera is annoying at times, but is it still one of the greatest survivor horror games of all time?! You betcha. Loved every minute of it and this classic will outlast all those Halos, Gears of War and GTAs for years to come.… Full Review »
  3. RyanD
    Jul 13, 2009
    9
    Its a classic. reborn and reborn again. Still pleases the eyes after all these years. Absolutly worth a buy if you havent played the gamecubeIts a classic. reborn and reborn again. Still pleases the eyes after all these years. Absolutly worth a buy if you havent played the gamecube version ."there virtually the same games but with wiimote controls" It would get a 10 but the controls do have a learning curve as did the previous games. 30 minutes and you will be able to control no problem. But their will always be that occational wall bump. BUY IT!… Full Review »
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