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A Return to the Classic Survival Horror Formula
Given theResident Evilfranchise has numerous games across 25 years, it is no surprise some players are unfamiliar withCode: Veronica. The game was initially released in 2000,starring Claire Redfield as the main protagonist. Her story begins shortly after the destruction of Raccoon City, at which time Claire travels to Europe in search of her brother Chris before being captured by Umbrella and thrown in prison at Rockfort Island.
SinceResident Evil Code: Veronicais one of the last entries in the franchise that featured theclassicResident Evilsurvival horror formula, players who are more familiar with recent entries can experience something different. On the other hand, veteranResident Evilplayers would be able to reminisce about their past experience by playingCode: Veronica.
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X a Challenging Game
Speaking of the survival horror formula that made classicResident Evilgames iconic, one of the main reasonsCode: Veronicawould be the perfect title to play on Halloween is that it is one of the most complicated entries in the franchise. Those who playedCode: Veronicabefore know that thefirst encounter with the tyrantcan leave players stuck if they don’t have enough ammo.
GivenResident Evil Code: Veronicadoes not have an autosave feature, players who find themselves in this situation are left to reload their last save, or reset the game entirely if they did not conserve enough ammo leading to the fight. It is worth noting thatCode: Veronicahas many of these situations, making it difficult for players who are doing their first playthrough.
These situations can make games likeResident Evil Code: Veronicascary to play. However, given its graphics are dated, some may find the monsters aren’t frightening anymore. Despite this, the fear factor is still present in its survival horror mechanics, where players must conserve their bullets and healing items. Additionally,Resident Evil Code: Veronica’sstoryis also filled with all sorts of horror elements, from the classic zombies, tyrants, and other horrors to claustrophobic environments and bosses that could prove difficult.
Resident Evil Code: Veronicais available now for Dreamcast, GameCube, PS2, PS3, PS4, and Xbox 360.
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