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Learn about the platform Resident Evil Outbreak was released on, its online capabilities, and playable characters. Your guide to surviving Raccoon City!

Alright, let's talk about getting Resident Evil Outbreak running. This game was originally a PlayStation 2 title, so that's your main platform. Now, this was a big deal back in the day because it was the first Resident Evil to try out online multiplayer. It could handle up to four players, which was pretty neat. Sadly, the official servers for the USA went down in 2007, and the Japanese ones followed in July 2011. Don't despair though, dedicated fans managed to bring the online mode back in 2013, so you might still be able to find some action if you look into that. When you're playing, you'll get to choose from a cast of characters, each with their own little quirks. You've got: * Kevin Ryman * Mark Wilkins * Jim Chapman * George Hamilton * David King * Alyssa Ashcroft * Yoko Suzuki * Cindy Lennox Each of these survivors is trying to make it through some pretty wild scenarios. You'll be tackling missions like 'Outbreak', 'Below Freezing Point', 'The Hive', 'Hellfire', and 'Decisions, Decisions'. Keep an eye on your 'Viral Gauge' too. It's basically a timer that shows how much time you have left before the T-Virus really takes hold. It goes up faster if you get hit or are crawling around, so try to avoid that if you can. It's a key mechanic to manage if you want to survive!