GENRE
	Survival-Horror
	DEVELOPER
	Capcom
	PUBLISHER
	Capcom
	NUMBER OF PLAYERS
	1
	CONNECTIVITY
	no
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The Resident Evil series continues to pour into the Cube in preparation for the big bang later this year. Let’s just say that we’ve all played Capcom’s milestone in the series, Resident Evil Code: Veronica X any time in the past 700 days at least. That isn’t to say that this title certainly isn’t welcome on the Nintendo GameCube. It is easily one of the best survival horror titles in the past two generations. However, do you know those Hallmark cards that show a lot of sparkle and shine, conveying a heartfelt message to your loved one for five bucks? Well, you can get the same card at The Insane Dollar Store. Only it has a sweet chimpanzee on the front. I’m already sold.

visuals

You know them, you love them; the classic memories of smooth Dreamcast quality renders and frame rates. There’s really no improvement in this area and if there is, it really isn’t noticeable at all. After the REmake and RE0, it’s extremely difficult to see any good qualities in the overall design other than the fact that it did revolutionize the genre in its own way, bringing plenty of new ideas to the mix. The 3D modeled backgrounds are still moderately impressive, especially after several years in release. The only thing that’s different is us, playing this game a couple years after release. The animations are nicely detailed and work well within each character. It’s amazing how Capcom created this and went on to make the series even that much better.

audio

Been there done that is the excuse given her. The music and sound effects make a respectable transfer onto the GameCube but it just isn’t as great as other titles in the series available today. The sound effects shown here are amazing examples of improvements in videogame making. The crisp, authentic horror style is captured with amazing detail and is probably the penultimate in the genre’s development. The music also benefits from a similar kind of genius as it is certainly the best found within the entire series.

gameplay

If you’re reading this and don’t know how basic Resident Evil play mechanics work you’re either extremely bored and intoxicated, or simply don’t need to be reading this. Rather, you should be playing the entire series from start to finish as soon as you possibly can. The controls are basically the same. Whether you find them too complex, or the smoothest action gaming you’ve ever experienced is completely up to you. The interface is known to be the easiest to work through, especially with 3D examining models and so many weapons to choose from it’s not even funny. Combat is easy enough to adjust to, especially if you’ve had experience within the series. The adventure is easily the longest available on the GameCube, even after the REmake, which nearly doubled the playtime of the original. All in all, Resident Evil Code: Veronica X is still arguably the best Resident Evil title in the series.

multiplayer

N/A

overall

With this incarnation brought faithfully onto the GameCube, we’re all set for the coup de grace when RE4 hits. Unfortunately, there are still many, many issues with the pricing of the classics on the GCN, even if it is the best there is to offer. If you’ve never played this title before, add a couple of points for being one of the least informed gamers out there. There’s no shame in that, though, unless you absolutely refuse to pick this game up for any system. Otherwise, it’s good for a rental or a purchase for those hardcore fans out there.

7.9/10