Resident Evil Zero 2002

About

Resident Evil Zero is a third-person survival horror video game and a prequel to the first Resident Evil. The gameplay remains largely the same as previous entries in the series but also introduces what it calls a partner zapping system, which allows you to switch between the two characters Rebecca and Billy at any time. This feature must be used at times, as the game requires both characters to work together to solve some puzzles. New to the game are a bunch of terrifying enemies, like the mutant centipede, new areas to explore, and the ability to drop items on the ground instead of having to find an item box.

Story

On July 23, 1998, special police STARS Bravo team is sent in to investigate a series of grisly murders in the Arklay Mountains region outside of Raccoon City. On the way to the scene, Bravo's helicopter malfunctions and is forced to crash-land in the forest. The team soon discover an overturned military police transport truck, along with the mutilated corpses of two officers. The team split up and Bravo team's field medic, Rebecca Chambers, finds a train stopped in the middle of the forest. Rebecca soon discovers that the train, the Ecliptic Express, is infested with zombies.

What is happening now

Resident Evil Zero is a shooter-adventure-puzzle hybrid that launched on Nintendo GameCube in 2002, following protagonists Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen as they navigate a treacherous research facility. The game is notable for its partner-swap mechanic, allowing players to control either character independently to solve environmental puzzles and combat encounters. Recent coverage suggests Capcom is working on a remake of the original, with voice cast details surfacing online ahead of any official announcement. The leaked casting information has given the community early insight into how the studio plans to reimagine the experience. Meanwhile, the game's DNA continues to influence modern projects, with comparisons being drawn between it and upcoming titles that blend similar survival-horror and action elements.