Resident Evil 2

 Dreamcast
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Daily Radar
    88
    Capcom's Dreamcast Evil looks a lot smoother than the PSOne version does, and the character and creature models appear to be as gorgeous as the ones featured on the PC edition.
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  2. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    By delivering awesome graphics and intense, fright-filled gameplay, RE2 makes for a scary romp you won't want to miss.
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  3. GamerWeb Sega
    80
    Gameplay seems to be getting old as each Resident Evil incarnation is much more of the same. Loads of extra modes and a gallery provide excellent replayability.
  5. Hot Games
    80
    If you're new to the series, this is arguably the best Resident Evil game ever made.
  6. GamePro
    80
    At just $19.99 and probably the most engrossing story of the Resident Evil series, neither veterans nor newbies should miss RE2.
  7. GameSpot
    79
    It's a great game to own, especially given its low retail price, but this version is not an essential purchase.
  8. Happy Puppy
    70
    Even with its flaws in gameplay mechanics and visual presentation, Capcom's port of Resident Evil 2 is a thing of beauty, preserving the euphoric atmosphere of a game that no other gaming company has been able to duplicate to date.
  9. Spank!
    70
    Resident Evil 2 forces you into a state of emotional connection - I mean for God's sake, your characters limp and hold their ribs when they're hurt! Prick me, and do I not bleed? Kill me, do I not die?
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  10. Planet Dreamcast
    70
    If you missed out on RE2, are interested exactly how the storyline of Code Veronica came about, and don't mind the semi-dated graphics, Resident Evil 2 is a gripping adventure at a budget price.
  11. DC Swirl
    70
    "Evil Dead: Hail to the King" and "The Ring: Terror's Realm" weren't anywhere near as fun and interesting as going through the predictable motions of a survival horror game that was designed FROM ITS INCEPTION to be replayable.
  12. Game Revolution
    58
    There's just not enough innovation to bring this stale serving of grey matter to the table for a second helping.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#31 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#16 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000

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User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 79
  3. Negative: 5 out of 79
  1. TrueDarkness35
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    The best Resident Evil 2 version ever, i ❤ it. The Dreamcast version is the best on Game content. The Game, Tofu, Hunk, Battle Mode, Kino,The best Resident Evil 2 version ever, i ❤ it. The Dreamcast version is the best on Game content. The Game, Tofu, Hunk, Battle Mode, Kino, Data Bank and more.… Full Review »
  2. JayD.
    Jul 11, 2006
    0
    The original game is still the best.
  3. [Anonymous]
    May 23, 2004
    10
    Great game.
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