• Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2004
User Score
8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 59
  2. Negative: 6 out of 59

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  1. NathanD.
    Feb 8, 2004
    10
    Playing as a zombie can be good, but it could also be a pain. The only bad part is it's hard to control and you can only be a zombie for 3 to 5 minutes,then your game ends.
  2. DavidM.
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    I think this one is going to be awesome because you turn into a zombie which i think is cool.
  3. JoeH.
    Apr 2, 2004
    10
    I've played and beat everyone of these games resident evil outbreak is going to kick ass especially if you can defend yourself by punching zombie and hitting them with various other objects gettin it 2 day.
  4. DaveB.
    Apr 5, 2004
    10
    Holy F....!!!!!!!!!!! This game is in-f....in-credible. If u got a PS2 there is no reason not to get it. SO BUY THIS GAME.
  5. AlecM.
    Apr 7, 2004
    10
    This game kicks mega ass u should get it if u have a ps2, no questions asked.
  6. MattS.
    Mar 23, 2004
    10
    I have a friend with the Jap version, it is really good, but what I really wanted to say was PLEASEE!!!!! Don't put reviews on here saying "this game is gonna rock!!" or "I can't wait to play it! It looks great." This isn't a message board, please save it for when the game comes out. The only thing I don't like about this game is that I don't have broadband, so it's more jealously than a bad point, cause the online play would be fun, I wish I read japanese!! Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Mar 5, 2004
    10
    This game is gonna be so f...... awesome in so many ways. I can't wait till i get it. It features so many things that are just unbelieveable.
  8. DANNYM.
    Apr 26, 2004
    10
    Best game so far this year.
  9. NickB.
    May 8, 2004
    10
    The MOST realistic Resident Evil game yet!!! I encourage any Resident Evil fans to BUY this game.
  10. NickS.
    Mar 15, 2004
    10
    this game is so gonna rock....i loved every other resident evil and adding online to this one is so gonna be awesome..i cant wait till the 30th!!
  11. PIRANHAG.
    Mar 21, 2004
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is that when you´re a zombie you´re slow.
  12. RyanA.
    Mar 27, 2004
    10
    I say its going to be cool.
  13. KevinN.
    Apr 24, 2004
    10
    It's great when you use david you can make weapons and use it against the zombies.
  14. StevenS.
    Jul 11, 2004
    10
    This game rocks it kicks major ass.
  15. Aug 11, 2010
    10
    Resident Evil fans such as myself will love Outbreak. The CGI graphics are amazing, almost PS3 quality. The puzzles are challenging (yay no more puzzles for 2 year olds), the guns have realistic power and you can use melee weapons like the iron pipe. The new virus gauge keeps you on your toes as well. Ok the AI characters will not stop talking, but other than that, the game is brilliant!
  16. Nov 15, 2011
    10
    great game! I love this game and i hope that the game gets a third. PLEASE fans, sign this petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/042690/petition.html we need 10000 and have 9000!
  17. Mar 14, 2012
    10
    Best game EVER. Instead of surviving the horrors of zombies and monsters as typical police or war veterans, you play as un experienced civilians stuck in the horrors of Raccoon City. They need to escape before the bombs drop. This is a GREAT prequel to the events of RE2 and RE3. It takes place RIGHT when the outbreak starts. Shows alot of how things happened too. (how marvin the cop was wounded, etc.) Expand
  18. EmilyC.
    Feb 20, 2005
    9
    It is because the game has so many good graphics that makes it interesting.
  19. SimonSays
    Mar 1, 2005
    9
    If you like Resident Evil, you will love Outbreak, even though your virtual comrades tend to act a little frustrating at times (vanishing while still holding key items is one of those things I really appreciate about them... :D ) Other than that Outbreak is a well-designed game, featuring improved controls, a FANTASTIC score and great graphics that boast of detail and atmosphere. It´;s a shame that CapCom removed the on-line feature from the PAL-Version though... :/ (9/10) Expand
  20. NickM.
    Apr 25, 2005
    9
    I gave this game a 9 because the puzzles are hard and the worst part is that you can never find any thing and your partners just wont shut up! but it's a good game because it's suspenseful and you never know what is goindg to happen next unless you've beat it before.
  21. JinF.
    Mar 19, 2004
    8
    I've played this game on japanese version. It's FUN, GRAPHICS can be matched to GameCube, also Don't need to pay monthly fee on US version. BUT, there is a serious problem! LOADING....... Each Loading takes over 10 SECONDS!!!!! If you go next door and get back immediately, you already spent at least 20 SECONDS!!!!! HA! With HDD, it takes 3-4 seconds, BUT WITHOUT HDD, some loading takes almost 18 seconds!!! If you want to buy HDD for this game and future HDD games, I suggest DON'T. Online support game 'Monster Hunter (Capcom)' was released in Japan, will come in Fall. The game also support 4players netplay, and NO HDD SUPPORT. NO LONG LOADING. Hey, They can make a great quality game without HDD required! I don't think there is enough HDD support game in future. Expand
  22. SamS.
    Apr 9, 2004
    8
    This game is good, but if you don't have the network adapter DO NOT BUY IT. If you do try it. It's fun.
  23. Odino
    May 1, 2004
    8
    It's not THAT great, and what's the deal with those losers voting with 10 before the game is out and just comment with "it's GONNA be great" - SHUT UP!
  24. RaulC.
    Aug 9, 2004
    8
    This is a game that you MUST play onlline, it´s still flawed, and you need the HD to get the whole out of it, but in the end, it is a very nice game, and the addition of the "friendly fire" is literally a blast!
  25. Mar 11, 2013
    8
    Let me start this off by saying that the loading times and AI for this game are unforgivable. That being said, let's move onto the good stuff. The atmosphere is excellent, and I really appreciate that it gives us the chance to revisit many iconic locations in Resident Evil history. This game has a lot of replay value due to the fact that all of the characters are so distinct. Lastly, the fact that you can use just about anything as a weapon is a really fun idea. Expand
  26. StephenS.
    Apr 2, 2004
    7
    Like with any game that offers online teamplay....if you can't easily communicate ....the online portion becomes worthless.
  27. OmarM.
    May 4, 2004
    7
    This game is all right but in my opinion if you din;t have a network adapter you better buy one. It's just not fun if it's not online.
  28. Aug 18, 2011
    7
    Outbreak has a very cool opening that impress in all directions to the first few second to the next minutes. After getting grabbed by the overall great cut scene, and getting introduced to the gameplay, It felt nice for some minutes. After 15 minutes everything started to not plug or be interesting, starting with the story, then the "RPG" concept to it, didn't had a nice balance , to boring to repetitive. Also , to start with, this is where the game start to fall in pieces in terms of scary factors the crew responsible from this Outbreak developed more deep that problem in future games, when I say that I mean to RE5 that was just not what is Resident Evil. I wish this outbreak could had been more catastrophic. Expand
  29. TonyL.
    Oct 11, 2004
    5
    Crap crap crap.
  30. Apr 4, 2011
    5
    ive been wanting a resident evil game in co op since i played the very first RE game . i was so pained to have to play this game . the online was just ruined with the fact there is NO VOICE CHATT OR EVEN TYPING!!!... WTF!!! its a co op game for christ sake . you kind of need to talk to help solve puzzles , work together , share ammo, decide where to go among many other things a damn mic would help with. i mean if this game supported Voice chatt i could have probubly given it a 8. the offline mode is ok but to short and your AI team mates are morons . they just run off and do there own thing and maybe you will run into them again some where down the road. the puzzles are pretty tricky which you may like or hate . i didnt mind them . the load times are alittle to long you would think with the HDD add on it would help alot but it maybe cuts it down by 25% . since this game is ment for online and with no voice chatt its not a game i can recomend for any one but the hardest RE fan .if you where looking for a cool co op game to play online this sure as hell isnt it. Expand
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 40
  2. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. The graphics and score are outstanding, but ultimately, the gameplay falls flat with heavy-handed mechanics and tedious goals.
  2. Another major gripe is that there’s a lot of loading. Without a HDD, every door you walk through will require a pretty substantial loading time.
  3. 75
    Outbreak would have been a much, much better game had it had online voice communication. There's simply no excuse for omitting this feature in a game hinges on being able to communicate rapidly between party members.