Resident Evil Zero ported to Wii via the Capcom Archives. Classic survival horror with dual protagonists, mansion atmosphere intact, pointer aim. A useful reissue for discovering the prequel on the Nintendo console.
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Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
Wii version of Resident Evil Zero developed and published by Capcom in Japan in July 2008. Rookie Rebecca Chambers and escaped convict Billy Coen explore a mutant-creature-infested train and research complex on the night before the events of the first episode. Partner system allowing control of both characters and solving cooperative puzzles, claustrophobic atmosphere. Prequel to the RE saga.
Biohazard Zero review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
From a rain-lashed train to the underground labs, the pre-rendered backdrops shine here through their meticulousness and cold reflections. Following two heroes in turn sustains a visual tension that never slackens. This shadowy beauty, polished down to the faintest gleam, ranks among the most refined of the genre.
A prequel with a gothic mood, this survival horror hands you two complementary characters to swap between as you outlast monstrous guardians: a giant scorpion, a colossal bat and an enigmatic leech-man who rules the place. Juggling ammo and positioning for two builds a particular tension. The hushed staging and grotesque bestiary worthily extend the series' terror.
Is Biohazard Zero still worth playing in 2026?
A Wii edition of the prequel Resident Evil Zero developed by Capcom, Biohazard Zero carries on the fixed camera survival horror where you alternate between Rebecca and a partner through a character swap system. The oppressive gothic mood, the puzzles and the inventory management keep their original tension, now playable with the remote. The stiffness of the tank controls and the absence of an item box divide. A demanding survival horror for fans of the saga and lovers of classic horror.
