Resident Evil 2

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8.9

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  1. Esthete
    Feb 14, 2019
    6
    pros:
    - physics and character animation
    - sound - graphics (in general) - well-implemented difficulty system (in general) - 4th survivor cons: - minimum difference between scenario B compared to A - invincible Tyrant when playing for Leon and complete sh*t when playing for Claire - in next time, make sure that your antagonist does not get 5-6 bullets in the chest and in so doing    pros:
    - physics and character animation
    - sound
    - graphics (in general)
    - well-implemented difficulty system (in general)
    - 4th survivor

    cons:
    - minimum difference between scenario B compared to A
    - invincible Tyrant when playing for Leon and complete sh*t when playing for Claire
    - in next time, make sure that your antagonist does not get 5-6 bullets in the chest and in so doing one of which hits in the heart, and then gets up and injects himself G-virus
    - in next time don't create characters, which not able to just push away enemies, but opening the neck for a bite.
    - Brightness. Or too bright, or too dark, what did your testers and devs do?

    Nevertheless remake not bad. Now gamers are waiting from you remakes of Resident Evil 3 and Dino Crisis.    … Expand
  2. paulc8888
    Jun 6, 2020
    5
    Very average. Totally inferior to resident evil 4. Overhyped by most reviewers
  3. CoreGamer1408
    Oct 24, 2021
    6
    Pretty much the same experience on PC as console. The RE2 nostaliga bait didn't do it for me. Game pretty much plays like a more dumbed down, but prettier verion of the RE Relevation games. Plus one point for nude mods on PC though I suppose lol?

    I still find young people moving like they have the speed and stamina of poorly elderly folk is kind of laughable. Oh and Mr X is a boring    Pretty much the same experience on PC as console. The RE2 nostaliga bait didn't do it for me. Game pretty much plays like a more dumbed down, but prettier verion of the RE Relevation games. Plus one point for nude mods on PC though I suppose lol?

    I still find young people moving like they have the speed and stamina of poorly elderly folk is kind of laughable. Oh and Mr X is a boring pain in the ass for a OP Tank Stalker type character. Games like The Evil Within have improved on that trope/cliche type character for sure

    Resident Evil / biohazard HD REMASTER is the closest to the real RE2 vibe for sure. Not this dumbed down RE Relevation game in RE2 clothing. Unimpressed to say the least. TEW does RE better than RE now thesedays.    … Expand
  4. yamil18
    Sep 1, 2020
    5
    El juego es muy bueno, pero tiene el mismo problema que sufri con el 7 a la mitad cae mucho y empieza aburrir, la primera parte esta excelentemente recreada, pero la segunda le falto, la parte del tirant es terrorifica lo mejor de un juego de terror en años
  5. PuckMan
    Jan 27, 2019
    7
    First of all Capcom has done a great job on the PC version of this game in terms of optimization in the performance and customization in the options. You can really set the settings to your own liking (also very short loading times).

    Ok, the game is good, it's fun. Exploring the environments, puzzles, graphics, even the cutscenes and characters, all excellent. It mostly reminded me of    First of all Capcom has done a great job on the PC version of this game in terms of optimization in the performance and customization in the options. You can really set the settings to your own liking (also very short loading times).

    Ok, the game is good, it's fun. Exploring the environments, puzzles, graphics, even the cutscenes and characters, all excellent. It mostly reminded me of RE7 with the inventory and simple but streamlined weapon upgrades and you can tell it's made with the same graphics engine.

    From the design of the game it is obvious you are not supposed to kill every enemy but instead run past many of them by either creeping, baiting an attack and then running or stunning with a bullet or grenade then running. The problem is when you can't do that enemies will grab you and this triggers a micro animation every time and it get's irritating when there's nothing you can do about it. If a licker shows up your supposed to be able to creep past it but realistically you have to kill it as there will also be other enemies near by that you have to run past and that will alert the licker.

    Boss fights are another weak element to the game. Runaway turn around shoot, runaway turn around shoot. And because your so slow and enemies are so fast you always get grabbed or hit which again becomes annoying.

    I think the longevity of this game will come down to speedrunning and possible future game modes like mercenaries. The question is do you want to speedrun this game when the enemies are such a pain.    … Expand
  6. tremault
    Jan 29, 2019
    7
    To preface, there is a lot of good about this game, but I need to tell you it's shortcomings. While the gameplay is excellent, and the game is something like 3 times longer than the original, there is a real lack of context. a lot of the files that we had in the original and text descriptions of things we could inspect, are all gone from this. This makes the world feel empty and less livedTo preface, there is a lot of good about this game, but I need to tell you it's shortcomings. While the gameplay is excellent, and the game is something like 3 times longer than the original, there is a real lack of context. a lot of the files that we had in the original and text descriptions of things we could inspect, are all gone from this. This makes the world feel empty and less lived in. It's a real shame.

    the worst part though is how Capcom handled the two stories of the original. basically they're gone. this game is one story. except for some bizarre reason, you have to play the same game twice, once for Sherry's sections and again for Ada's sections and the proper ending.
    aside from those things, the game is pretty much exactly the same for both. Mr X was even pulled from mission B and put into all scenarios.

    This was a big disappointment. I was expecting to get a new B scenario with an enemy and events that did not happen in my first play-through. instead i got the A scenario of the other character and an extra boss at the end. This was so disappointing that I just feel the need to warn other potential players.

    I don't recommend this if you want 2 scenarios and The rich backstory we came to expect. only buy it if you want an exciting single story with great gameplay and environments and don't mind being forced to play it all again to get your full ending.    … Expand
  7. 21grams
    Apr 21, 2019
    7
    It's decent game and decent remake, but sadly it's a bit boring and tedious and combat is just not great.

    Basically the story could be written in 3 sentences - it's extremely short. The game is then extended by forcing you to run back and forth for keys and similar things that enable you moving to the next area, rinse and repeat while not adding to the story at all in between - which    It's decent game and decent remake, but sadly it's a bit boring and tedious and combat is just not great.

    Basically the story could be written in 3 sentences - it's extremely short. The game is then extended by forcing you to run back and forth for keys and similar things that enable you moving to the next area, rinse and repeat while not adding to the story at all in between - which makes game drag and feel tedious and boring a lot of the time.

    The we have combat which is just piss poor bullet sponge shooting range. If upgrades shotgun at point blank doesn't always blow the head off for basic zombie - it says it all and basic handgun - oh boy - it's 5-8 headshots to kill anything.. Then there are few bosses which also suck - but it's hard to describe them without spoilers - all I can tell you basically kite them around loading all ammo you have into them to then execute in a silly way - because someone thought it's fun but IT'S NOT.

    The game is very atmospheric and climatic (but sadly not scary at all) overall and brings back that old school game nostalgia, but sorry - it's not 10/10 or even 8/10. Anyone saying that way is straight up lying to your face because he is massive fanboy of RE series most likely. It's not bad game, but it's not as amazing as others say. I'm leaving 7/10 which is what it's worth at most, tho probably not even that.    … Expand
  8. Mandulum
    Aug 24, 2019
    6
    Favorite Thing: It's nice to see a modern look on a classic.
    Least Favorite Thing: Playthrough B was a big let down. It is too much of a repeat: (mostly) the same places, same enemies, same bosses. As a special note, Claire has a big uncanny valley thing going on.
    Date Completed: 2019-08-23 Playtime: 15h (Claire A, Leon B) Enjoyment: 6/10 Recommendation: Enh. If you like    Favorite Thing: It's nice to see a modern look on a classic.
    Least Favorite Thing: Playthrough B was a big let down. It is too much of a repeat: (mostly) the same places, same enemies, same bosses. As a special note, Claire has a big uncanny valley thing going on.

    Date Completed: 2019-08-23
    Playtime: 15h (Claire A, Leon B)
    Enjoyment: 6/10
    Recommendation: Enh. If you like horror/zombies/RE play through it on easy.    … Expand
  9. PrincessRose
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    I played the original 1998 RE2 and I absolutely loved the game then and this is a really well done remake of a epic game. Can't remember the original very well as I played that over 20 years ago.

    RE2 has always been a scary, thrilling game that still freaks me out at times and is about trying to survive to get out more so than killing zombies as I try to avoid them with a bullet to the    I played the original 1998 RE2 and I absolutely loved the game then and this is a really well done remake of a epic game. Can't remember the original very well as I played that over 20 years ago.

    RE2 has always been a scary, thrilling game that still freaks me out at times and is about trying to survive to get out more so than killing zombies as I try to avoid them with a bullet to the knee if I can't run past them easily so I don't waste ammo. The puzzles are good, challenging enough without being overly difficult to figure out. It also has great characters and story.

    The only thing I don't like is that the story is a bit disjointed and doesn't flow in the 2nd run of whoever you didn't play the first time. But I wont give details as don't want to spoil it for those who have never played.
    And extra modes aren't my thing. I am not interested in speed runs as that's all the extra modes are for trying to test your skills in trying to complete it as fast as possible.

    This is a must play game even if you didn't play the original.    … Expand
  10. eduardoweber
    May 26, 2019
    7
    Very short game! the character could be a bit faster in the moves! chefoes very hard to kill, alias, I do not like chefoes in games. I can not enjoy games that are not very open.
  11. cvfbgfnghf
    Mar 28, 2019
    7
    full play time 6hour's. never don't buy this game at full price.
    If it was a movie, it would be hard to get a 5.0 rating.
    repeat repeatrepeatrepeatrepeat loop WTF
  12. LesPaul
    Dec 27, 2019
    7
    A well put-together and very pretty game but the game-playing experience is only a 6. Essentially a third-person shooter on rails, you won't be favorably impressed if you have already played the likes of Arma 3 Ravage mod or DayZ Standalone. The boss fights were frustrating because it was a mix of realistic and fantasy behavior, though in the end one eventually figures out how to beat theA well put-together and very pretty game but the game-playing experience is only a 6. Essentially a third-person shooter on rails, you won't be favorably impressed if you have already played the likes of Arma 3 Ravage mod or DayZ Standalone. The boss fights were frustrating because it was a mix of realistic and fantasy behavior, though in the end one eventually figures out how to beat the baddie. But 20 tries before success takes the fun out of winning. Superior to RE 0 and RE 4.… Expand
  13. watchm824
    Jan 23, 2020
    7
    The game is not bad. Great atmosphere, good graphics. But this is not a masterpiece. Passage for Leon is quite short. And when you pass the second time for Claire, then almost all the puzzles and tasks, as in the first passage. This is terribly boring! I'm so sick of it that I threw a second walk in the middle. And I am infuriated with unkillable opponents.
  14. primalsmash
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    This game was made artificially difficult. It is just know how, you can't know what is ahead to plan for future and without making near perfect decisions you won't make it. 90% of game is dodging zombies, which is just trial and error. Or to know where to go next and what to do first. Because you don't have almost any ammo. So you can't waste any shots! There are puzzles and hidden things,This game was made artificially difficult. It is just know how, you can't know what is ahead to plan for future and without making near perfect decisions you won't make it. 90% of game is dodging zombies, which is just trial and error. Or to know where to go next and what to do first. Because you don't have almost any ammo. So you can't waste any shots! There are puzzles and hidden things, you won't be able to find stuff and solve puzzle, while being chased - perfectly! Which leads inevitably to save scumming! Play game normally, than watch walkthrough of same scenario: replay the scenario. I guarantee you will have 0 problems and finish game almost instantly. It is just you can't see future and you won't be able to progress, until you play that part of the game well. So first you will need to figure where to go, what to do and solve puzzle and than probably, you will need to reload to the last save and now you know what to do you can finish that almost perfectly. But for the first time , it is nearly impossible... You won't know all tricks and stuff, which you can find out only by trial and error and that's really frustrating. Average joe will finish game like in 50 hours... Dying 100 times, before figuring out puzzle while being chased or something. Fortunately, there are unlimited ammo weapons in Deluxe Edition. So you can play normally and use them when needed. It is still great game, but frustrating af and for masochists. Because if you don't play well, you will end up unable to being finish rest of the game, so you will need to play near perfectly, until you are able to save game again... And most frustrating is, it is not even difficult. But you need to know how, which you can't know until you test it by trial and error. My head hurts just thinking about how stupid this is... Play game and than read tips, you will be like face palm. Like zombie dodging method, no one could know, that you found that randomly by trial and error aaaaaaaaaaarrrrggghhhhhhhhh....

    Also there is high input lag, it is one of these games, which were made primarily on console. But suck on pc.    … Expand
  15. LatinaDarkness
    Dec 16, 2020
    7
    Если честно, то игра лично мне не понравилась. В игре через чур много загадок, притом тех загадок из разряда "найди то не знаю что, принеси то не знаю что". Нож в игре это не оружие, а отдельный предмет, то есть его заюзать как отдельное оружие для самообороны нельзя. Понравилось в игре доп.контент ввиде отдельных историй с Кендо, Ханком и Забытым солдатом, неплохо впринципе. Как ремейк,Если честно, то игра лично мне не понравилась. В игре через чур много загадок, притом тех загадок из разряда "найди то не знаю что, принеси то не знаю что". Нож в игре это не оружие, а отдельный предмет, то есть его заюзать как отдельное оружие для самообороны нельзя. Понравилось в игре доп.контент ввиде отдельных историй с Кендо, Ханком и Забытым солдатом, неплохо впринципе. Как ремейк, игра вышла отличной, но некоторые загадки портят геймплей как по мне, ибо тупо пол года бегаешь и ищешь всякую ерунду, а потом несешь ее обратно.… Expand
  16. MaxmilianKohler
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    Pretty boring. Lots of walking around and just picking up items and trying to figure out where to go next. After getting 1 of 3 medallions in the first cop station I quit and skipped through a youtube playthrough instead, then uninstalled.

    The story is weird - like how casually the only 2 people left alive leave each other to fend for themselves.
  17. Angrytiger
    Apr 4, 2021
    7
    Graphics = 3 of 3
    Story = 3 of 3
    Gameplay = 1 of 3
    Music and Sound = 2 of 3
    Wow factor = 2 of 3
    Total = 11 of 15 or 7 of 10
  18. yeezymane
    Apr 1, 2021
    6
    Графика - 7/10
    Игровой процесс - 6/10
    Сюжет - 5/10
    Музыка - 5/10
  19. ProfAmateur
    May 20, 2020
    7
    The game is good but how many times plans the developer capcom to recycle their graphic-engine. they used it for like 4 or maybe 5 games and the graphics are not the state of the art anymore
  20. NeVezhda
    May 27, 2023
    6
    pros:
    - atmosphere
    - level design is great
    - graphics
    - nice shooting

    cons:
    - Tyrant is a joke
    - stupid story decisions
    - boring boss fights

    In general, the first half was amazing, but in the second half everything became much worse. Especially Tyrant, he ruined so much of the atmosphere. He's not scary, not challenging, he's just annoying.
  21. Losbi
    Jul 4, 2020
    7
    Very interesting game.
    It has perfect suspence, comfortable gameplay, nice graphic, but I love story in games. What about story? It's cliche and I don't feel a pity to characters.
  22. LironesAlviento
    Oct 3, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Entiendo que es un muy buen juego, esta muy bien hecho y me encanta este medio juego, si medio juego porque te tienes que pasar la misma campaña dos veces para poder completarlo, sinceramente me parece un fiasco y por eso lo pongo un 7, porque la primera parte se merece un 10 pero la segunda no se ni que hace ahí.… Expand
  23. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    7
    Beautiful. Technically very nice. The atmosphere is great. I wouldn't say equally great for the storytelling and the characters.
  24. RockerKR
    Apr 26, 2021
    7
    Decent Game /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
  25. StarkAgentos
    May 23, 2022
    5
    Сюжета тут нет. Игра совсем не страшная. Ресурсов моего ПК она жрёт, много (чтобы поиграть на максималках, нужно 10 ГБ видеопамяти, у меня столько нет). Графика выглядит довольно обычно. Зачем-то к этим тупым пострелушкам ещё и приделали головоломки. Мне не зашла, игра не для всех.Сюжета тут нет. Игра совсем не страшная. Ресурсов моего ПК она жрёт, много (чтобы поиграть на максималках, нужно 10 ГБ видеопамяти, у меня столько нет). Графика выглядит довольно обычно. Зачем-то к этим тупым пострелушкам ещё и приделали головоломки. Мне не зашла, игра не для всех.
  26. Le_Korvo
    May 24, 2023
    7
    Um bom jogo, divertido e desafiador, conclui a campanha com o Leon e parei por ai pois rejogar metade do jogo não me pareceu uma boa ideia.

    8/10 - Bom sólido.
  27. bezrfl
    Aug 17, 2022
    7
    im a bit **** and every horror game for me like end of the world, there is many stupid mechanicks and annoing things in a game
  28. jonu86
    Dec 30, 2022
    7
    I think I've never been so scared in a game before. Somewhat lengthy key puzzles, not necessarily much replay value.
  29. Midyen
    Jun 13, 2023
    7
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 7.

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#5 Best PC Game of 2019
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#88 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 6, 2020
    90
    Two decades after the release of the original trip into the biohazardous universe of Resident Evil, Capcom delivers the best instalment yet. The world you'll be thrown in is a dangerous one, and it doesn't just look the part, but also makes you feel the thrill of being a survivor like never before, as each bullet shot, each item found, and each decision taken, can make the difference between life and death. Simply put, remake or not, this is survival horror at its best.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 4, 2019
    100
    The remake of Resident Evil 2 succeeded and can’t be criticized for much. Converting the original game into a modern form sets the bar for all future remakes really high and shows how it should be done. [Issue#293]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 20, 2019
    94
    A shining example of what remake should be. [Issue#236, p.24]
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