Resident Evil Outbreak

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2004
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71

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 119 Ratings

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Biohazard Outbreak") Now It Gets Personal... You are one of eight biological disaster survivors in the zombie-infested Raccoon City. Participate in cooperative and competitive missions to stop the biological effects unleashed by the Umbrella Corporation and ultimately stage(Also known as "Biohazard Outbreak") Now It Gets Personal... You are one of eight biological disaster survivors in the zombie-infested Raccoon City. Participate in cooperative and competitive missions to stop the biological effects unleashed by the Umbrella Corporation and ultimately stage your dramatic escape from a city engulfed in flames. Teamwork is key as you work in concert with your team-mates in order to survive. Trade items, unlock stages, solve puzzles and even save each other from zombie traps. Should you die in the process, your objective will change ? now you get to join the ranks of the zombies! And remember... Your best friend could end up your worst foe! [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. Into Liquid Sky
    91
    The single player is worth playing just as much as the online is. They both are lots of fun and at times the game can seem very chaotic but exciting all at the same time.
  2. Games Radar
    86
    Assessed solely on the single-player mode this game is a sizey, different and diverse lump of still-classic Resi gaming. Add online and add 5% to that score. [JPN Import; PSM2]
  3. AceGamez
    80
    Outbreak maintains the lavish horror atmosphere that we've all come to expect and is definitely worth a look, if nothing else, just so see what could be shambling towards us in the near future.
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  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    Beyond the online component, Outbreak essentially plays like any other Resident Evil, only with a lesser story, better (though still imperfect) controls, and improved voice acting.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    67
    There is no good way to communicate with other players, making cooperative play that much more difficult. [July 2004, p.6]
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  6. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    The graphics and score are outstanding, but ultimately, the gameplay falls flat with heavy-handed mechanics and tedious goals.
  7. RewiredMind
    30
    Should never have been released in Europe. By removing the co-operative aspect of the game, they've infected the game with a particularly virulent strain of the T-Virus. It shambles purposelessly for your attention, mindless of its origins. Totally dead on arrival.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. KevinN.
    Apr 24, 2004
    10
    It's great when you use david you can make weapons and use it against the zombies.
  2. 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 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. … Expand
  4. greaterbadass
    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 noResident 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!… Expand
  5. 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 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.… Expand
  6. Hedilio
    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.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
  7. DovahK
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    En este punto, a pesar de bajar el nivel del juego, sigue sin ser un mal juego, no a la altura de los tres anteriores, porque aquello fueEn este punto, a pesar de bajar el nivel del juego, sigue sin ser un mal juego, no a la altura de los tres anteriores, porque aquello fue espectacular, pero le faltaba algo, tenía mucho potencial que se desaprobechó.… Expand
  8. AB
    Jan 3, 2005
    0
    The only scary thing about this game is how bad it is. The puzzles are frustrating, the multiplayer is impossible. I did jump out of my seat The only scary thing about this game is how bad it is. The puzzles are frustrating, the multiplayer is impossible. I did jump out of my seat once, but that was to turn off this wretched, horrendous excuse for a videogame.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#36 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004