History VideoGame / ResidentEvilCodeVeronica

* AndThenJohnBecameAZombie: Steve is forced to kill his own father after he becomes a zombie, while Steve himself and Alexia Ashford both become t-Veronica monsters. Many of Wesker's subordinates also became zombies when they invaded Rockfort Island.

* LateArrivalSpoiler: In the original Dreamcast release, Wesker's return was a big twist that isn't revealed until the player reaches the second disc. In ''Code: Veronica X'', not only is Wesker's face visible on the cover, but he shows up a lot earlier (while the player is still controlling Claire) as well. If that wasn't enough, the ''X'' version was even sold with a DVD titled ''Wesker's Report'', which was offered as a pre-order bonus.

'''''Resident Evil Code: Veronica''''' is the fourth game in the ResidentEvil franchise, originally released for the {{Dreamcast}} in 2000. While not part of the numbered series of sequels, a result of the game being made for the Dreamcast rather than on the {{PlayStation}} like previous installments, ''Code: Veronica'' continues the narrative from where ''ResidentEvil2'' left off, focusing on Claire Redfield as she continues her search for her missing brother Chris. Despite being initially billed as a Dreamcast-exclusive, ''Code: Veronica'' was later ported to the {{PlayStation 2}} and {{GameCube}} in the form of an updated version titled '''''Resident Evil Code: Veronica X'''''. An HD version was later released for the {{PlayStation 3}} and {{Xbox 360}} in 2011.

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'''''Resident Evil Code: Veronica''''' is the fourth game in the ResidentEvil franchise, originally released for the {{Dreamcast}} in 2000. While not part of the numbered series of sequels, a result of the game being made for the Dreamcast rather than on the {{PlayStation}} like previous installments, ''Code: Veronica'' continues the narrative from where ''ResidentEvil2'' left off, focusing on Claire Redfield as she continues her search for her missing brother Chris. Despite being initially billed as a Dreamcast-exclusive, ''Code: Veronica'' was later ported to the {{PlayStation 2}} and {{GameCube}} in the form of an updated version titled '''''Resident Evil Code: Veronica X'''''. An HD version was later released for the {{PlayStation 3}} and {{Xbox 360}}.

'''''Resident Evil Code: Veronica''''' is the fourth game in the ResidentEvil franchise, originally released for the {{Dreamcast}} in 2000. While not part of the numbered series of sequels, a result of the game being made for the Dreamcast rather than on the {{PlayStation}} like previous installments, ''Code: Veronica'' continues the narrative from where ''ResidentEvil2'' left off, focusing on Claire Redfield as she continues her search for her missing brother Chris. Despite being initially billed as a Dreamcast-exclusive, ''Code: Veronica'' was later ported to the {{PlayStation 2}} and {{GameCube}} in the form of an updated version titled '''''Resident Evil Code: Veronica X'''''. An HD version later released for the {{PlayStation 3}} and {{Xbox 360}}.

'''''Resident Evil Code: Veronica''''' is the fourth ''ResidentEvil'' game released and the fifth game chronologically.

The game takes place three months after the destruction of Raccoon City; although a setback to Umbrella, they have yet to be toppled and are still producing their bioweapons. Having lost contact with her brother Chris, Claire Redfield attempts to infiltrate an Umbrella facility located in Paris. She is discovered and attempts to escape, only to run out of ammo in the resultant shootout and be captured by a lucky [[{{Mook}} mook]]. She is promptly flown out to Rockfort Island, an Umbrella prison complex on a small island somewhere in the South Seas.

* AxCrazy: Oh, good Lord, Alfred. Such is what happens when one forms bonds with someone that remained frozen for over a decade.

** Also, [[spoiler:Steve, who's later subjected to the same experiment, but he goes back to human form before dying]]
* BondVillainStupidity: Subverted. While Alfred does subject Claire and Steve to an overly elaberate death trap (and gives up on it fairly quickly), he does try to shoot and kill them both before and after. He fails several times.

* GlowingEyesOfDoom: Wesker's eyes sometimes flash red ''{{Terminator}}'' style, and a few of the zombies even have them for some reason.
** Goggles.

* BrotherSisterIncest[=/=]{{Twincest}}: Between Alfred and Alexia.

* LateToTheParty: Chris only makes it to Rockfort Island ''after'' Claire and Steve have already left and the self-destruct has already occurred.

* LateArrivalSpoiler: In the original Dreamcast release, Wesker's return was a big twist that isn't revealed until the player reaches the second disc. In ''Code: Veronica X'', not only is Wesker's face visible on the cover, but he shows up a lot earlier (while the player is still controlling Claire) as well. If that wasn't enough, the ''X'' version was even sold with a bonus DVD known as ''Wesker's Report'', which was offered as a pre-order bonus.

* LateArrivalSpoiler: In the original Dreamcast release, Wesker's return was a big twist that isn't revealed until the player reaches the second disc. In ''Code: Veronica X'', not only is Wesker's face visible on the cover, but he shows up a lot earlier as well. If that wasn't enough, the ''X'' version was even sold with a bonus DVD known as ''Wesker's Report'', which was offered as a pre-order bonus.

* SequelNumberSnarl: ''Code: Veronica'' was originally going to be ''Resident Evil 3''. However, since it was developed as a Dreamcast exclusive at a time the franchise was still tied to the [=PlayStation=], it was treated more like a sidestory than a true sequel, despite being a more proper sequel to ''ResidentEvil2'' than ''[[{{Interquel}} Nemesis]]'' is.

* BossInMookClothing: The very first Bandersnatch. The best weapon the player can use on it is either their pair of [=M100Ps=] or their much more valuable explosive-tipped arrows (which a prudent gamer will probably rather save for Tyrant later on). Yes, the player can ''try'' to run to its left side where it has no arm, but it can still ''slap'' them with its one elastic arm.

* CutscenePowerToTheMax: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se4BERJ_wGI Steve vs. Bandersnatch]].
** How about Steve vs. Alfred?

* GuideDangIt: You know the fire extinguisher, the one the you used way back at the very beginning of the game and then left in the security terminal? Well you better take it with you to Antarctica or you're not getting the magnum, which makes the final boss much easier to handle.

* LateArrivalSpoiler: In the original Dreamcast release, Wesker's return was a big twist that isn't revealed until the player reaches the second disc. In the later ''Code: Veronica X'' release, not only is Wesker's face visible on the cover, but he shows up a lot earlier as well. If that wasn't enough, the ''X'' version was even sold with a bonus DVD known as ''Wesker's Report'', which was offered as a pre-order bonus.

* LostForever: You know that Extinguisher you used early in the game, and then might have left in the metal detector bin? Well you better go get it before the island's self destruct sequence starts, otherwise, you're not going to get the Magnum.
** If you don't give Rodrigo the Hemostat, then trade your Lighter for a Lockpick, then have Chris fight the SkippableBoss Gulp Worm... you won't get the Lighter back, and the Sub-Machine Guns it unlocks.

* SequelNumberSnarl: ''Code: Veronica'' was going to be ''Resident Evil 3''. However, since it was originally developed as a Dreamcast exclusive at a time the franchise was still tied to the [=PlayStation=], it was treated more like a side story than a true sequel, despite being a more proper sequel to ''ResidentEvil2'' than ''[[{{Interquel}} Nemesis]]'' is.

* SequelNumberSnarl: ''Code: Veronica'' was going to be ''Resident Evil 3''. However, since it was originally developed as a Dreamcast exclusive at a time the franchise was still tied to the [=PlayStation=], it was treated more like a side story than a true sequel.

* EvilIsHammy

** Claire and Steve crashed at Latitude 82 degrees 17 minutes South and Longitude about 136 degrees East, which puts them in the vicinity of Antarctica's Southeast coast, but they're a good ways inland, so even in the summer we're still talking temperatures of at most -10 degrees C. Exposure is ''definitely'' still fatal.

* LonelyPianoPiece: When the Ashford Lullaby was played on the piano.
* LostForever: You know that fire extinguisher you used early in the game, and then might have left in the metal detector bin? Well you better go get it before the island's self destruct sequence starts, otherwise, you're not going to get the magnum.

* NakedOnArrival: Alexia, upon awakening as an adult from her cryogenic tube.

◦The Gulp Worm can be skipped not once but twice; the first time by Claire, the second time by Chris. However, doing so the second time results in a couple of items Lost Forever (assuming [[spoiler:Claire gave Rodrigo the hemostat earlier]]; otherwise there's no point in fighting it).
◦While the Tyrant ''must'' be catapulted from the seaplane in order to be defeated, Claire can either do that five times in a row and defeat him... or choose to fight him, weaken him enough and ''then'' catapult him to his death.
◦Similarly with Nosferatu, Claire can OneHitKill him with a precise sniper shot or stab to the heart, bypassing the whole fight (though [[LuckBasedMission this requires quite a lot of luck in striking the one polygon]]).
◦Chris can fight the adult Albinoid from a safe distance and afterwards fetch the Eagle Plate unharmed... or he can just jump in, absorb some damage from the electrified pool and leave with the Plate without even fighting the Albinoid.
◦Same goes with the large Black Widow custodying Alexander's Pierce, except you can fetch the item in question ''without even getting hit once'', so there's even less of a reason to stay and fight the spider in the first place.

** The Magnum is a one-hit kill against any normal enemy and tears through bosses, but there are only eighteen bullets for it in the entire game. Six of them are inside a Duralumin Case, which means the player can quite easily overlook them.

* LateArrivalSpoiler: In the original Dreamcast release, Wesker's return was a big twist that isn't revealed until the player reaches the second disc. In the later ''Code: Veronica X'' release, not only is Wesker's face visible on the cover, but he shows up a lot earlier as well.

* LateArrivalSpoiler: The original [[SegaDreamcast Sega Dreamcast]] version of ''Code: Veronica'' kept Wesker's return a secret until halfway through Disc 2. In the later ''X'' version, not only is Wesker's face visible on the cover art, but some copies of the game came with a limited edition DVD titled ''Wesker's Report''.

* SequelNumberSnarl: ''Code: Veronica'' was going to be ''Resident Evil 3''. However, since it was originally developed as a Dreamcast exclusive at a time the franchise was still tied to the [=PlayStation=], it was treated as as side story rather than a true sequel.

* TalkingIsAFreeAction: In the original version, Chris kills Alexia, triggering the self-destruct which he barely escapes. In ''X'', a long extra scene while that clock is ticking was included. Somehow, Chris still barely escapes.

** The Magnum is a one-hit kill against any normal enemy and tears through bosses, but there are only eighteen bullets for it in the entire game. Six of them are inside a Duralumin Case, which means you can quite easily overlook them.
* TragicMonster: Nosferatu and [[spoiler:mutant Steve]].
* UpdatedRerelease: ''Code: Veronica X'' for Dreamcast ([[NoExportForYou in Japan only]]), [=PS2=] and [=GameCube=]. Further explored in ''Code: Veronica X HD'' for Xbox 360 and [=PS3=].
* VillainousCrossdresser: [[spoiler:Alfred Ashford. Justified in the fact that he has a split personality disorder]].
* WaveMotionGun[=/=]{{BFG}}: The linear launcher.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Finding D.I.J.'s Diary in the battle minigame tells you ''exactly'' what the mouse was up to. Fittingly, the mouse is the ''only'' peripheral character [[PutOnABus to get any closure]].

''ResidentEvil Code: Veronica'' is the fourth ResidentEvil game released and the fifth game chronologically.

Stumbling up the stairs, she finds herself in a small cemetery, and quickly realizes what the disaster is as decaying bodies rip through the sodden earth and start shambling towards her. Fleeing for the comparative shelter of the nearby walled-off yard, she is not pleased when someone in the guard tower opens fire on her. Waiting for a lull in the shooting, she fires back with a recovered pistol and destroys the spotlight, intimidating her assailant into surrender. Said assailant turns out to be a teenaged boy of about Claire's age named Steve Burnside, who explains he's also a prisoner here on Rockfort. Claire immediately suggests they team up, well aware of the danger that must be present if the T-Virus has gotten loose, but Steve declares she'll simply slow him down and wanders off alone.

** TookALevelInBadass: Claire Redfield, to a surprising degree.

* BigBad: Alexia Ashford

* BossInMookClothing: The very first Bandersnatch. The best weapon you can use on it is either your pair of [=M100Ps=] or your much more valuable explosive-tipped arrows (which a prudent gamer will probably rather save for Tyrant later on). Yes, you can ''try'' to run to its left side where it has no arm, but it can still ''slap'' you with its one elastic arm.

* ColonCancer: Averted. The official title of the game is ''Resident Evil Code: Veronica'', and the "X" is merely tacked onto the end with no colon.

* DiscOneFinalBoss: Alfred Ashford.

*** The novel explains it by giving Alexia psychic powers (to the point that the narration from her point of view really gives the impression of her being omnipotent). The fact that she could project herself in an island half around the globe (or the fact that she knows that an agent of Umbrella is there) [[HolyShitQuotient scares the shit out of Wesker]] (the novel is based on the original version where Wesker is utterly dominated by Alexia unlike in X).

** Wesker gets one at the end of X.

* GuideDangIt: You know the fire extinguisher, the one you used way back at the very beginning of the game and then left in the security terminal? Well you better take it with you to Antarctica or you're not getting the magnum, which makes the final boss much easier to handle.

* KarmaHoudini: Suffice to say, Wesker went on to star in more Resident Evil games...
* LateArrivalSpoiler: The original [[SegaDreamcast Dreamcast]] version of ''Code: Veronica'' kept Wesker's return a secret until halfway through the second disc. In the later ''X'' version, not only is Wesker's face visible on the cover art, but some copies of the game came with a limited edition DVD titled "Wesker's Report".
* LateToTheParty: Chris only makes it to Rockfort ''after'' Claire and Steve have already left and the self-destruct has already occurred.

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Popular conception has it that Steve Burnside's haircut was altered to lessen his likeness to Leonardo [=DiCaprio=]. The irony is that Steve's hair is likened to Leon's now, to the point that some people thought that Steve was Leon.
* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: Wesker gives Chris an impressive beating in the ending of ''Code: Veronica X'' and brutally manhandles Claire earlier on. Both times, he's interrupted before he can finish them off.
* OhCrap: Wesker gets one of these moments in the original release when Alexia mutates in front of him. She follows it up by slapping him down the stairs.

* SequelNumberSnarl: ''Code: Veronica'' was intended to be the true sequel to ''ResidentEvil2'', but since it was originally developed as a Dreamcast-exclusive at a time the franchise was still tied to the [=PlayStation=], it was treated as as side-game instead of a numbered sequel.

* StillWearingTheOldColors: Chris is in a STARS uniform, despite them being disbanded for months.
* TalkingIsAFreeAction: In the original version, Chris kills Alexia, triggering the self-destruct which he barely escapes. The re-release includes a long extra scene while that clock is ticking, but somehow Chris still barely escapes.