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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City PlayStation 3
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52 out of 100

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5.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: It is September 1998 and the action centres on the ill-fated Raccoon City and the horrific consequences of the deadly T-virus outbreak, developed at the Umbrella facility. With a cover up required, Umbrella orders an elite team into Raccoon City to destroy all evidence of the outbreak and eliminate any survivors. Meanwhile, the US Government has quarantined the city and dispatched its own team of elite soldiers to determine the source of the mysterious outbreak. You are an Umbrella Security Services soldier (U.S.S.), competing alone or in up to four player co-op in a battle against all the competing forces at play in Raccoon City. Expect the return of original Resident Evil enemies, iconic landmarks such as the Raccoon City Police Department and fan favourite characters, including Leon S. Kennedy, who, as a rookie police officer in Raccoon City, is on your hit list to eliminate. Three Corner Conflict: Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W) and zombies create an unpredictable third force and additional challenge on the battlefield, adding chaos to the shooter game play. Campaign Mode - both single player and up to 4 player co-op: You are part of the Umbrella Security Service. Protect the truth behind the T-Virus outbreak by any means necessary. Fight Online: Robust and fully featured online multiplayer modes. Define your Play Style: Gain new abilities and skills unique to your playable character as your experience level increases. International Team Development: a high quality, fully loaded, third person co-op / multiplayer shooter developed in collaboration between Capcom Japan development studios and an experienced Western multiplayer specialist studio. [Capcom]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 36
  3. Negative: 17 out of 36
  1. Guardian
    Mar 21, 2012
    80
    Raccoon City isn't the sort of game that will win awards – it's too rough around the edges in certain respects – and it's important to bear in mind that it's best experienced multiplayer rather than solo. But it's great fun and adds a fresh spin to a key time and place in the Resident Evil universe. It will bring a smile, in particular, to those who remember Resident Evils 2 and 3 with fondness.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    Apr 2, 2012
    73
    Operation Raccoon City is geared more toward online play. If you play this game single player, you are not likely to enjoy it as much.
  3. PSX Extreme
    Mar 26, 2012
    49
    Raccoon City is just [p]lain boring to me. There's nothing here I want to return to. The game can be fun with other people, there are a few patented Resident Evil scares, and the controls work fine (provided you're willing to put up with some clunkiness). But everything else about it is really…I dunno, "meh."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 61
  3. Negative: 19 out of 61
  1. Kratos502
    8
    As a lifelong Resident Evil fan I am just disgusted with some of the "critics" reviews of this game. Especially IGN that just bashed this game into a pulp! Let me say that this is one of the most fun co-op games I have ever played! RE:ORC is not perfect by far, but then no game ever is! The graphics are good, not the best on the PS3 but certainly not as bad as I have read in other reviews. It does use a next gen game engine and has nice graphical effects and looked fine on my LED TV. It feels like a Resident Evil game also even though the look and mechanics are so different from the other titles. You get to revisit many classic locations in Raccoon City and run into many BOWs and characters from the RE2 and 3 timelines. It feels strange being on the other side now and working for Umbrella though. The best thing about the game to me is the controls! There is such an array of moves and abilities from all 6 classes to use that I never felt like I was restricted to what I could do. You can switch your primary weapon anytime with ones that enemies drop and switching between your pistol and main gun or knife is a breeze! Add to that all characters have their own active and passive special abilities and they can be leveled up with xp also. I love the 4 player co-op aspect of this game also. You have to work together to heal, cure from infection, and revive each other to make it through to the end. You also have to stay together to even open a door into the next area so no one is ever left behind. Some of the special abilities even have an area effect for your teammates benefits. I give this game an 8 and any true fan of Resident Evil will love it if you keep an open mind and accept something new for the series. Any fan of team based co-op games will also have a good time.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. TGGReviews
    5
    I love Resident Evil. Some of the games that have come out of this franchise are in my all time favourites like the remake of the original Resident Evil on the gamecube. I own pretty much anything Resident Evil and Resident Evil 6 is a game I am really looking forward too. So now you know I am a huge fan of the series lets get to the review. To read the full review please go to thisgengamereviews.blogspot.com… Expand
    • 3 of 11 users said yes
  3. Biohazard
    1
    I'm afraid to say that the critics are on the money with this one with their reviews. If this game didn't have the Resident Evil brand slapped on the box, no one would care for it and it would've quickly become just another forgettable low grade shooter. Technically, the game is too buggy and glitchy. It recycles a lot of stuff throughout the game. You'll notice it on your first day with it. The partner/enemy AI is broken and lousy. The use of Resident Evil characters and iconic settings is totally wasted. There really is no real story in this game and you don't really care for the new characters introduced here. I feel sorry for those apologists that will try to paint this game as being anything but bad. Capcom needs to learn that they cannot continue to sell crap to consumers. But they won't get the message when there are so many sheeple around supporting their lackluster efforts at every turn. If you're a fan of shooters, this game will not satisfy you in any possible way. If you're a fan of Resident Evil, this game will potentially make you consider becoming a Silent Hill fan instead. Yes, it's THAT bad. The score I gave it it's appropriate. I thought some character models were nice. And that was it. The rest of the game, 99.9% of it, is pure unadulterated garbage. If you really want to spend a dime on this, wait until it hits the bargain bin in a few months. Or just spend your money on a much, much better Resident Evil game that is new and out for sale now: Resident Evil Revelations.… Expand
    • 16 of 27 users said yes

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