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Resident Evil: Outbreak
(2004, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated M, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
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Violent, gory, scary -- for mature players only.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Resident Evil: Outbreak was written by Jeremy Gieske
Parents need to know that this game is designed to be scary and bloody. In fact, it starts with a disclaimer advising that the game contains "explicit violence and gore." While there are some positive elements to the game, such as teamwork and puzzle-solving, this M-rated title is for adults only.
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What’s the Story?
What do you get when you cross an out-of-control pharmaceutical company, some suspicious biochemical experiments and a small city of innocent civilians? Naturally, some sort of hideous mutating agent (in the case of RESIDENT EVIL: OUTBREAK, the T-Virus) that turns the average peaceful little town (Raccoon City) into a raging horde of bloodthirsty creatures (zombies, giant moths, etc.).
Zombies attack by biting the neck of their victims, causing blood to spurt out, and other creatures have a variety of other attacks. All lead to an increase of the T-Virus in the player's body, and if it reaches 100 percent the player turns into a zombie. Before long a "You're Dead" message appears with dripping blood. Players defend themselves from this cruel finish with a variety of weapons including pipes, handguns, Molotov cocktails, rocket launchers, etc.
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If your kid is asking to play or purchase this game, you need to know that this is not for them: It is rated "M" by the ESRB for good reason. Fortunately, the game is candid about the violence -- even before the game begins there's a disclaimer that the game contains "explicit violence and gore." Overall, the game environment is designed to create a sense of fear and foreboding and contains a lot of elements found typically in horror movies. In addition to the violence, there's a fairly consistent stream of profanity.
There are a few minor positive elements, including the need for problem-solving skills to figure out puzzles, most of which are simple scenarios. Although the game is violent and bloody, it doesn't always emphasize confrontation. Players get a significant point bonus for not using a weapon, and another bonus for not getting hurt at all. Finally, the game utilizes teamwork: Allied characters can be controlled by the computer or played by other human friends over a network.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 05/01/2004, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M
ESRB rating: M
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Hard, but fun
It's a fun game but the levels can get very confusing. The only easy level is the first one. Lots of violence but no gore even though it says there is.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Pretty good game!
I think it was a pretty good game but all of the poisenous monsters got kind of annoying. It was very interesting and had some funny commments such as when you blow up a gas truck on the screen it says "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire". I think the adult who rated it who said that it was very innapropriate was very wrong. If you dont have a very weak stomach then I think that you will like this game. CAPCOM RULES!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Must play this game!!!!!!!
Its a great game! I personally dont think it affects us kids because (me being 15)have had first hands experience with the game (its my favorite video game series)and im not messed up!if your 15 and up play it!!!
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