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Resident Evil: Outbreak
- PlayStation 2
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Violent, gory, scary -- for mature players only.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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.
Is it any good?
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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the appeal of a game like this. Are the gross details disgusting, amusing, or both? Do you think this game would be as enjoyable -- or even more enjoyable -- if they toned it down a little?
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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!
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boring
This game is a total letdown. All of the other Resident Evil games are great, why can't this one be? Expect frequent bloody violence (mainly blood, little gore) and swearin with the main offender being the s word.
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"oh look she's dead!" "so, who cares?"
A total disappointment, the characters are very annoying to the point that if any character ends up dead, you just don't care but, anyone under 15 is better off not playing this game because of the violence shown in this game. the only thing about the message is that it shows courage and preserverence.
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Garbage
Total garbage. Nothing of any value can be found in this game. Sensationalism and pandering to the more violent side of teens (especially boys). I tossed it out after viewing with my son, who mourned the loss of his hard earned money. We discussed the issue and he finally did understand and respect my opinion( even agreed with me, in that way teens have when they know we're right in our duty to protect them). This came about after I asked him to name 3 things about this game that would teach him SOMETHING. He was unable to come up with even one.
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cool
I have allways enjoyed the resident evil games. They are fun, scary and pic your brain with the puzzles they stump you with.
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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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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.
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Had this for my PS2 way back then.
Very good game pretty fun and funny love the RE series lots of blood,however if you don't like zombies and don't like lots of blood and guts,stay well away from this game.But if you like this,I promise you,you'll be coming back to play more Resident Evil games.
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| Platforms: | PlayStation 2 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Capcom |
| Release date: | May 1, 2004 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M |
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