Xbox Games with Gold is embracing the Halloween sprit in October, 2021, by dropping a couple of classic horror games, including Resident Evil Code: Veronica. Code: Veronica originally came out on Sega's Dreamcast in 2000, but was later re-released for PS2 after the Dreamcast's demise.
Like most Resident Evil games, it has been re-released for almost every console under the sun. It is the last game in the mainline series to use the classic controls and camera, so in some ways it represents the technical apex of the old style. If you are planning on playing it to get into the spooky holiday spirit, read on to find out how long it takes to beat Resident Evil Code: Veronica.
How Long Is Resident Evil Code: Veronica?
According to Howlongtobeat.com, Resident Evil Code: Veronica takes about 11 and a half hours to beat. When compared to the older Resident Evil games - meaning all the ones before Resident Evil 4 introduced the over-the-shoulder camera - this is especially long. You'll definitely feel it while playing. The games in the PS1 trilogy all clock in at about six hours, so Code: Veronica is almost twice as long as those.
There is also a distinct chance you will get stuck at a puzzle, in which case you can expect to spend a few more hours in the game. Even when compared to the other titles in the series, some of the puzzles can be obtuse.
Also be sure to play it like an older survival horror game so you don't run out of resources and ammunition. Make every resource count and save progress strategically, since you only have a limited amount of ink ribbons.
How Is Code: Veronica Structured?
Code: Veronica is divided into a few distinct parts. There are two main areas; Rockford Island and an Umbrella facility in Antarctica. Escaping Rockford Island is just about the halfway point, though a little while after exploring the second facility you return to Rockford as Chris Redfield.
After beating the game, you unlock the Battle Game, where you shoot your way through several rooms filled with enemies. This mode can also be played in first-person.