• Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 10, 2002
Metascore
83 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. No Resident Evil has established such gloomy mood as effectively as Resident Evil Zero, which paints every screen with a decadent artistry that is unmatched in its extraordinary detail and inspired darkness. [Dec 2002, p.70]
  2. A captivating and horrifying journey. [Dec 2002, p.211]
  3. With beautiful graphics and disturbingly realistic audio Resident Evil 0 is probably the best game in the entire series.
  4. The story fills in most, if not all, of the plot holes from the series and provides a very engaging and entertaining ride.
  5. Zero's sound effects are mighty impressive.
  6. By the end of the game, you'll feel physically exhausted by how much content you've absorbed. [Dec 2002, p.124]
  7. There has been only a handful of times when I’ve been absolutely spellbound by a game. Be it for graphics or gameplay or a straight up solid game. In this category of acclaim, I would have to list "Mario 64," "Soul Calibur" (DC), and now Resident Evil: Zero.
  8. A fantastic achievement and a must buy for any Resident Evil fan. The new gameplay additions may even sway those of you who couldn’t get to grips with Remake.
  9. There is just enough of a story for Resident Evil fans to play the game and find out new information, but there certainly could have been much more in terms of the story.
  10. 90
    Some of the new play elements miss the mark, but overall Zero is a long, rewarding night of fright.
  11. The messiah RE fans have been prophesising...Do not expect to be sustained eternally however, an experienced gamer will burn through this game which can be completed on lower difficulties in the same amount of time as "Luigi’s Mansion."
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 41
  2. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. aguy
    6
    after the survival horror masterpiece that was the resident evil remake this is a major disapointment it just feels like a complete step back for the series with no crimson heads and no defensive weaponry to mix up the survival horror format it just feels so average there is nothing here in either the gamplay or the story to justify making a resi prequel. rebecca and billy are nowhere near as iconic as jill and chris and the charecter switching dynamic just plain doesnt work because its so akward. im probably being a little harsh on it as it doesnt do anything really wrong but theres so many better survival horror titles already out there that i cant really recomend this Full Review »
  2. NaomiM.
    10
    YES!! I really like all the RE games and this one blew all the other ones away! The graphics made this game 100 times more scary then the others. The way you can play with Billy and Rebecca is one of a kind and I hope that others will come out just like it. I love this game!!! Full Review »
  3. Resident Evil 0 is one of the best games that has been released for the Nintendo GameCube. In terms of graphics, I would put Resident Evil in top 25 best games for GameCube and it should be played at night to see how excellent the graphics are. The controls, music and story are good but I like unlocking the revolver by playing the minigame Leech Hunters. Full Review »