Resident Evil 2

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  1. RedBioHawk
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    One of the best remakes I've ever played, this game is a MUST have if you're into survival horror games.

    This game made me watch a video or play another game that is light and have some sort of comedy before going to bed just so that I don't get nightmares (especially with Tyrant/Mr. X chasing me), and I'm 33 years old. And the 2nd run's idea is just brilliant, playing with the 2nd    One of the best remakes I've ever played, this game is a MUST have if you're into survival horror games.

    This game made me watch a video or play another game that is light and have some sort of comedy before going to bed just so that I don't get nightmares (especially with Tyrant/Mr. X chasing me), and I'm 33 years old.

    And the 2nd run's idea is just brilliant, playing with the 2nd character and going through what you've done in your 1st playthrough with the 1st character, I really liked that (although it could be tweaked a bit more, like if you killed Marvin in the 1st run you'd find him dead in the 2nd run, and this sort of things).

    Overall, this is one of the few games that never made me regret what I've paid for buying it.

    Good job Capcom, can't wait till you remake RE 3, and see the remake version of Nemesis.    … Expand
  2. SamyewlJDH
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. I've been gaming for 21 years, I'm 24 years old. The original Resident Evil games on PlayStation are one of my greatest childhood gaming memories, when the REmake came out on GC I had a PS2 so I only got to see other people play it or via videos on the Internet (this was before YouTube) I remember being desperate to play the game. Skip forwardThis is the best game I've ever played. I've been gaming for 21 years, I'm 24 years old. The original Resident Evil games on PlayStation are one of my greatest childhood gaming memories, when the REmake came out on GC I had a PS2 so I only got to see other people play it or via videos on the Internet (this was before YouTube) I remember being desperate to play the game. Skip forward several years after I'd eventually played and loved the original, to more recently when the Resident Evil 2 remake was announced I was ecstatic, of course in this day and age with ALOT of sub-par AAA games I tried not to get my hopes up too high like I have done with several other games I'd been excited for (Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Fallout 4, Far Cry 5, Dead Rising 4 etc) and been let down dramatically so, but Resident Evil holds a special place in my heart, and it does not disappoint. This is easily not only the best remake I've ever played, but the best game I've ever played. Not since I was a little kid have I gone to bed and not been able to sleep because I was thinking about a video game, Resident Evil 2 gives me that sensation and more, I love it, and you will too (If you're not easily scared)… Expand
  3. chusa19965656
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    Maravilloso lo que ha conseguido CAPCOM con este JUEGAZO. Resident Evil 2 ya era, de por sí, mi videojuego favorito de toda la franquicia y esto no hace más que afianzar eso. Las sensaciones que transmite este juego son demasiadas como para contarlas. Por momentos sentía mucha nostalgia por las similitudes que hay con el original, pero había momentos donde si lograba sorprenderme conMaravilloso lo que ha conseguido CAPCOM con este JUEGAZO. Resident Evil 2 ya era, de por sí, mi videojuego favorito de toda la franquicia y esto no hace más que afianzar eso. Las sensaciones que transmite este juego son demasiadas como para contarlas. Por momentos sentía mucha nostalgia por las similitudes que hay con el original, pero había momentos donde si lograba sorprenderme con alguna que otra cosilla además de esa tensión constante en la que te mantiene el juego para que no puedas pararte ni un solo momento a descansar. En ningún momento del juego pude sentirme tranquilo, siempre sentía que era observado o que en cualquier momento aparecería algo que me haría saltar de mi asiento. La atmósfera está muy bien lograda y el Soundtrack acompaña muy bien cada situación. Esto va más allá de un simple Remake, esto es un juego totalmente nuevo, es el Resident Evil 2 reimaginado en una forma totalmente distinta a la original, desde el apartado técnico/gráfico hasta la jugabilidad y la narrativa. Este Resident Evil 2 se inspira en su homónimo de 1998 pero sin querer ser un calco de éste. Recomiendo ampliamente a todo el mundo que le de una oportunidad este juego. Nunca creí que volver a Raccoon City sería tan aterradoramente divertido.… Expand
  4. Antoshka9
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Very fun, replayable and enjoyable remake. I really enjoyed every second of it, the PC version was done very well, the game itself is like a big return to it's roots.

    P.S. Dear administration of Metacritic, first of all I have to point out that "The Overpowered Noobs" is just a blog and not a professional gaming site, and Alexander Leleux is a non-professional reviewer who scored the    Very fun, replayable and enjoyable remake. I really enjoyed every second of it, the PC version was done very well, the game itself is like a big return to it's roots.

    P.S. Dear administration of Metacritic, first of all I have to point out that "The Overpowered Noobs" is just a blog and not a professional gaming site, and Alexander Leleux is a non-professional reviewer who scored the game 7/10 in order to gain attention for his unpopular gaming blog.
    And it's a big shame that you took serious the score of non-professional person, the game was holding 90/100 score over a month, and it's a shame that the score of some unpopular blog had it's impact and made it a 89/100 score(the game itself was holding 90/100 score over a month).
    Remove the score of "The Overpowered Noobs".    … Expand
  5. THE_SPEED_FORCE
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    This is a pretty great remake. I rated the original re2 an 8 so this HAS TO BE A 10. Thanks Capcom.
  6. Zorada
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Just brilliant, what an update. If you like Resident Evil you HAVE to buy this
  7. ixenroh
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    To many it is a nostalgic feeling to be able to play this game yet again from a whole new perspective. To new players, this is a circus of virulent horror which will definitely claim them as fans of the series.

    The story has been polished and refined to perfection, the re-playability is through the roof and the challenge remains high. On the note of performance, the game boasts    To many it is a nostalgic feeling to be able to play this game yet again from a whole new perspective. To new players, this is a circus of virulent horror which will definitely claim them as fans of the series.

    The story has been polished and refined to perfection, the re-playability is through the roof and the challenge remains high.

    On the note of performance, the game boasts beautiful graphics, yet can run at very high FPS even on older machines, making it playable by a large amount of people without the need to upgrade their PC. The optimization is excellent, and the range of customization of the graphics options just proves the dedication of the developer them to make this game as excellent as it once was, and more!    … Expand
  8. PortWeinShow
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Очень ждал ремейка ещё с 2014-го, когда после волны ремастеров стало ясно, на что Capcom намекают. В 2015 году догадки подтвердились официальным заявлением. Далее 4 года я как только мог "облизывал" каждую обнародаванную информацию - как фанатские слухи, так и от официальных источников. После трейлера и геймплейных видео демки, показанных на E3-2018 - стало более-менее ясно, чего намОчень ждал ремейка ещё с 2014-го, когда после волны ремастеров стало ясно, на что Capcom намекают. В 2015 году догадки подтвердились официальным заявлением. Далее 4 года я как только мог "облизывал" каждую обнародаванную информацию - как фанатские слухи, так и от официальных источников. После трейлера и геймплейных видео демки, показанных на E3-2018 - стало более-менее ясно, чего нам ждать, но из-за камеры а-ля 4-ка ко мне подкрадывался скепсис. И... этот скепсис вмиг развеялся, когда вышла игра!
    Смена камеры от статичной в "от плеча" вообще никак не испортило атмосферу из классики - тут не в камере дело, а в самом процессе: опять решаем головоломки, опять один простой зомби может представлять большую угрозу, опять надо бегать от сундука к сундуку, опять нужно думать головой - где, например, безопаснее будет пройти из точки А в точку Б. Кто-то скажет, что Тиран тут внушает не страх, а только надоедает, но я скажу - чтобы ощутить всю безысходность - не просто нужно, а вообще необходимо проходить на хардкоре, где все враги опасны, а свинца они жрут много. Я это говорю к тому, что побег от Тирана может случайно завершиться в узком коридоре с лизунами, которых в ремейке, в отличие от оригинала, вообще нельзя трогать, дабы не отправиться к праотцам. Помимо всего прочего очень понравились некоторые отсылки к прототипу второго Резика - Resident Evil 1.5 (кто знает - тот поймёт). В-общем, эта игра может не понравиться только уж совсем страдающим синдромом утёнка, для которых и Ада не та, и Леон с Клер, и участок, и так далее. А так, игра зайдёт и игрокам старой школы, как я, и новичкам, которым классические части кажутся совсем мезозоем.    … Expand
  9. hennessy
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Оптимизирована игра великолепно, можно настроить настройки графики под себя. Саундтрек сменили на мрачный эмбиент, звуки электроприборов, скрипы, шорохи, делают игру атмосферной. Весь полицейский участок погружен во тьму, играть из-за этого действительно страшно. В ремейке теперь Леон не молчит, а реагирует на каждый звук, если зайти в темный коридор, он будет себя успокаивать. Уже вОптимизирована игра великолепно, можно настроить настройки графики под себя. Саундтрек сменили на мрачный эмбиент, звуки электроприборов, скрипы, шорохи, делают игру атмосферной. Весь полицейский участок погружен во тьму, играть из-за этого действительно страшно. В ремейке теперь Леон не молчит, а реагирует на каждый звук, если зайти в темный коридор, он будет себя успокаивать. Уже в начале 2019-го может появиться сильнейший претендент на звание игры года… Expand
  10. Aliocha_
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best remake games i've ever played. capcom went back to its roots with the action/horror game what made resident evil fans fell in love. waiting for RE3 remake, if Mr. X scared you, wait until they release N E M E S I S.… Expand
  11. enjoy
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    вау! эта игра заставит тебя понервничать. однозначно лучшая, на данный момент, хоррор-бродилка. орал и не раз :D
  12. dimasbaron
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    With this remake Capcom show us how a remake is suppose to be done.
    Changes to the game that all improve.
    Improved controllers. Visuals above most games. If you like survival horror you are going to love this game. This is about when I should start nitpicking on something, but to be honest I can¨t think of anything bad to say about this game. Resident Evil has finally returned to    With this remake Capcom show us how a remake is suppose to be done.
    Changes to the game that all improve.
    Improved controllers.
    Visuals above most games.
    If you like survival horror you are going to love this game.
    This is about when I should start nitpicking on something, but to be honest I can¨t think of anything bad to say about this game.
    Resident Evil has finally returned to form with this remake.    … Expand
  13. calebmcg
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece of a game, the controls are much better than the original and the fixed camera from the old games is gone. Also there is free DLC, the Ghost Survivors. Even if you didn't play the original you will probably still enjoy this game. In the horror department after a while it's not very scary but its still eerie. 10 out of 10.
  14. Cheaptrix
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    9.5/10 Overall this game is truly one of the best games of all time. It will be noted as the game that turned a new generation back onto TRUE survival horror! This is a Resident Evil game through and through. Atmospheric, spooky and graphically stunning this game is a must play for any zombie fan or post apocalypse fans. If you liked Resident Evil 0-3 you will love this new installment in9.5/10 Overall this game is truly one of the best games of all time. It will be noted as the game that turned a new generation back onto TRUE survival horror! This is a Resident Evil game through and through. Atmospheric, spooky and graphically stunning this game is a must play for any zombie fan or post apocalypse fans. If you liked Resident Evil 0-3 you will love this new installment in the series!… Expand
  15. titansoftime
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Only about 7 hours in at the moment and I am being hunted down as I dodge death at every corner trying to go back and pick up items I stupidly forgot in rooms.

    The tension, the fear, the dread, the horror. This ladies and gentleman, is Resident ******* Evil.
  16. Anfraxx_
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Would I say this is a 10? Maybe not but it's definitely close, I would've probably said 9 but as usual we have the weird little folk who love to down vote games for whatever reason to make themselves feel powerful on the internet *flex*

    Game play feels very similar to that of 4, apart from the fact that it has the puzzle style of Resi 2 as you could imagine, I find myself back in 1998    Would I say this is a 10? Maybe not but it's definitely close, I would've probably said 9 but as usual we have the weird little folk who love to down vote games for whatever reason to make themselves feel powerful on the internet *flex*

    Game play feels very similar to that of 4, apart from the fact that it has the puzzle style of Resi 2 as you could imagine, I find myself back in 1998 when this game came out sitting in fear of pixel zombies, now I am sat here 21 years later in fear of very realistic and jumpy zombies waiting to jump scare me whenever they can.

    If you like the original and Resi 4 style gameplay this is a no-brainer (geddit?!) and even got Leon to keep us company throughout.    … Expand
  17. bi4rep
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    This is Campom`s love latter to RE fans. Must play. Cant wait for Resident Evil Nemesis REmake.
  18. Idiota150
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing and horrifying - I love it. This is how you do it, a remake that feels just as exciting and impressive as the game I played 20 years ago on the first Playstation. This is how you do a great game justice ... everyone else should stop with the embarassing "remasters".
  19. rocco30
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    the legend of zombie game. A fantastic balance of combat, horror, exploration and puzzle solving that never goes top-heavy in any of its gameplay elements.
  20. vitasicc420
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    One of the best remasters I've ever played.
    Developers took main part from the original game and put some advanced features from other games of RE series. And it just works great. I didn't get that feel like I'm playing the same game as 1998 version but with new cover. I like how they assembled all the best in this remaster and left all the most iconic things in the place. Story line    One of the best remasters I've ever played.
    Developers took main part from the original game and put some advanced features from other games of RE series. And it just works great. I didn't get that feel like I'm playing the same game as 1998 version but with new cover. I like how they assembled all the best in this remaster and left all the most iconic things in the place. Story line feels a little bit different but that's even better.
    Also I like how Capcom treats its customers.
    I don't regret a single cent, well done, devs.    … Expand
  21. rubanovmike
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    We've been waiting for such a game to come out in a long time, and the moment has finally come! I am so glad that Capcom released this game. Unfortunately, I did not have the benefit of playing the original game because I wasn't born at that time. But the moment I saw the ad pop up on my Steam store page, I knew that buying this game would be the right decision. And now, after playing allWe've been waiting for such a game to come out in a long time, and the moment has finally come! I am so glad that Capcom released this game. Unfortunately, I did not have the benefit of playing the original game because I wasn't born at that time. But the moment I saw the ad pop up on my Steam store page, I knew that buying this game would be the right decision. And now, after playing all four different campaigns and going through the two extra modes (the 4th survivor and the tofu survivor), I can fully say that there wasn't a nanosecond I regretted buying the game.
    It's a true survival horror game, not an action-packed piece of trash stuffed with unrealistic overpowered main characters that can punch boulders into lava and shoot down huge mutated opponents while running and avoiding different obstacles at the same time. You have to control the amount of ammo you are carrying with you, you have to know all the hazards and dangers of going into a certain room, you have to know the ways in which you can defeat or avoid different opponents, such as lickers or Tyrant.
    The atmosphere of the game is what makes it so terrifying and unique. Going into the eastern part of RPD station was rather challenging and mentally difficult for me the first half of the game. And everything got especially tough whenever I had to quietly pass by lickers, as a single step made while running can cause them to instantly attack you and turn you into a bag of bones and muscles.
    Oh my Gosh, I cannot describe how much I love the music in this game. My two favorite tracks are "Expansion" (which plays during Claire's lab escape scenario) and "Looming Dread" (Hunk's theme). The music makes the game more dynamic and fast-paced.
    I can go on and on forever, that is why I am going to leave the rest of explanation to the people who played the original Resident Evil 2. I am trying to speak from the perspective of someone for whom the game is a totally fresh experience.
    Capcom, thank you very much for releasing this game!    … Expand
  22. drawai
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing remake that perfectly pairs the atmosphere of the old game with graphics, sound design and pace of this era.
  23. Munno
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Capcom had not been showing anything exceptional for a long time, but in this remake they got it right. RE2 remake is nostalgic and current at the same time, the game is amazing and exciting with beautiful graphics, once you get play you want to go to the end without stopping to play another thing. RE2 remake is a must play mostly for older fans who played the original version who willCapcom had not been showing anything exceptional for a long time, but in this remake they got it right. RE2 remake is nostalgic and current at the same time, the game is amazing and exciting with beautiful graphics, once you get play you want to go to the end without stopping to play another thing. RE2 remake is a must play mostly for older fans who played the original version who will have a special taste but the game is also fantastic for anyone who has never played the old one.… Expand
  24. FirstContact
    Mar 27, 2019
    9
    Игра короткая, как этот отзыв. Вся эта ориентированность на быстрые прохождения огорчает.
  25. MarcioCavalcant
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    One of the best horror games, hands down!! And now in a updated and remastered version. I wish I could give 9.4, but I had to round it down because there is no broken numbers in voting here on metacritic.
  26. Biggenard
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece. Truly horrifying, tough, challenging and the replay value is amazing.

    Hats off Capcom
  27. Ventrus
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    A fantastic remake that takes the original and grounds it more in the world of survival horror and tension. It follows the same beats as the original, including the progression of more bizarre and terrifying monsters to fight with heavier weaponry, or flee to safety - either way you always feel unsettled.

    After the first playthrough the game completely changes as it no longer has the    A fantastic remake that takes the original and grounds it more in the world of survival horror and tension. It follows the same beats as the original, including the progression of more bizarre and terrifying monsters to fight with heavier weaponry, or flee to safety - either way you always feel unsettled.

    After the first playthrough the game completely changes as it no longer has the fear factor, but now become an incredibly engaging obstacle course to master and get the highest ranking on the most difficult settings. Great ingame rewards are given such as concept art, models and costumes, as well as the 'treat yourself' infinite ammo weapons which is the dessert to a very satisfying horror action experience.
    Full review at
    thebolingpot dot net    … Expand
  28. Langly
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! Not just a remaster but a remake that stays true to the original, executed with near perfection.
  29. sinhue_anaya
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego, nunca había visto un remake de esta forma, me encantó tanto que lo jugue 8 veces y en todas las ocasiones me sentí igual de emocionado, ojalá hagan lo mismo con el resident evil 3, video 9, música 10, jugabilidad 10
  30. AceAscendus
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    The best horror game with actual REAL GAMEPLAY, non of that hide and seek garbage! This game is fantastic, buy it! Graphics, sound design and atmosphere are excellent, the best Resident Evil game by far.
  31. MikefromAngus
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I loved the puzzles in this game! The scares were good! The challenge of gameplay was amazing! Graphics are very nice! Must Play
  32. p1menta
    Apr 13, 2019
    8
    damn it, the tension. the tension is real, every **** second, its so cool. but whatever happenned t the shooting the brain kill on zombies? you need like 9 headshots to kill them now. thats frustrating. and the timelines of leon and claire are just wierd, it could be less of an a parallel universe, it would have been more interesting. but the game is still solid, and despite the less thandamn it, the tension. the tension is real, every **** second, its so cool. but whatever happenned t the shooting the brain kill on zombies? you need like 9 headshots to kill them now. thats frustrating. and the timelines of leon and claire are just wierd, it could be less of an a parallel universe, it would have been more interesting. but the game is still solid, and despite the less than 10 hours of gameplay (more of course, if you do at least the 4 runs) it is a really good game.… Expand
  33. RpgLover1
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    It's ok I guess Umbrella Corps is still the best Resident Evil game ever made.

    Leon's quite the pussah in this one, Claire has bigger balls then he does.
  34. bad_sid
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    Великолепный ремейк. Поставил девятку лишь из за того, что из тирана сделали немезиду.
  35. Tomle1202
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 2 reinvigorates the old style with modernized mechanics and features that work perfectly together. As a result, the tension always rises, and the game seldom ceases to exceed expectations.
  36. parallax_84
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    I don't remember much of the original RE 2 except for the jump scares on the police station because i played it long ago but this remake is a great game, to be honest i expected a borng zombi horde game but instead this one builds mistery by not doing that, it has some cool puzzles, you have to manage carefully your ammo and plants. the boss fights are good, the voice acting, cutscenesI don't remember much of the original RE 2 except for the jump scares on the police station because i played it long ago but this remake is a great game, to be honest i expected a borng zombi horde game but instead this one builds mistery by not doing that, it has some cool puzzles, you have to manage carefully your ammo and plants. the boss fights are good, the voice acting, cutscenes too.Also is very well optimized and has really nice graphics.
    give it a try even if you are not a fan of the series like me.    … Expand
  37. kalas5119
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    Excelente survival horror. Mezcla perfecta entre estilos de la vieja escuela y mecánicas nuevas. Ofrece exactamente lo que esperas. Un juego tenso y oscuro donde cada bala cuenta. Jugabilidad fluida y divertida. Cada zombie es diferente, algunos tendrás que gastar decenas de balas y otros tan solo 2. Gráficos realmente buenos (exigentes de hardware en los niveles más altos). Buenos efectosExcelente survival horror. Mezcla perfecta entre estilos de la vieja escuela y mecánicas nuevas. Ofrece exactamente lo que esperas. Un juego tenso y oscuro donde cada bala cuenta. Jugabilidad fluida y divertida. Cada zombie es diferente, algunos tendrás que gastar decenas de balas y otros tan solo 2. Gráficos realmente buenos (exigentes de hardware en los niveles más altos). Buenos efectos de sonido, quizás eché en falta más OST mientras juegas.

    Sin duda, si eres fan de los juegos de zombies/survival horror/terror, te encantará.
    9/10    … Expand
  38. LoletinAlexis
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    A remake at the level of the classic of 1998: its spirit is identical.

    The fact of eliminating the routes of the original seems to me a serious failure, creating the sensation that the second round seems more than a continuation a "What would have happened if ...". However, the base of the script is maintained, bringing back the great history (the canonical) that had the original of    A remake at the level of the classic of 1998: its spirit is identical.

    The fact of eliminating the routes of the original seems to me a serious failure, creating the sensation that the second round seems more than a continuation a "What would have happened if ...".
    However, the base of the script is maintained, bringing back the great history (the canonical) that had the original of 1998.
    The new additions could have been better worked and the DLC, in some way, have made them canonical and not a kind of "speedrun" and "collection of deaths" and little else.

    A well implemented, fun and addictive gameplay.
    The visceral action is perfect.
    The game is difficult, so yes, as in the classics, we must preserve at all costs the already scarce ammunition that we find.
    As drawbacks highlight when the camera is given to make the crazy and some animations that I have not liked at all.    … Expand
  39. philzlz
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    The 2019 remake of the 1998 game Resident Evil 2 is superbly done. Stunning graphics thanks to the RE engine, a creepy atmosphere and good voice acting make this one of the best remakes i have played. While i think that the later part of the game is not as good as the police station and it is less scary than the fixed screen classic, we can applaud Capcom for improving an already great base game.
  40. VG_Alex
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    An excellent survival puzzle game, Capcom successfully controlled the difficulty of understanding the mystery and the level design, the game's sense of substitution and atmosphere rendering is also in place, in the case of full play, it can make people feel Fear and survival crisis, based on the basis of modern game-play and high-level restoration of "Resident Evil 2", the only downside isAn excellent survival puzzle game, Capcom successfully controlled the difficulty of understanding the mystery and the level design, the game's sense of substitution and atmosphere rendering is also in place, in the case of full play, it can make people feel Fear and survival crisis, based on the basis of modern game-play and high-level restoration of "Resident Evil 2", the only downside is that the length of the plot process is generally short, and overall it is satisfactory.… Expand
  41. shamaamx07
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very good. Constant darkness, the sounds of it all adds to the atmosphere. 8 put because Hardmode is very hardcore. If this mode add save without tape would be great… Expand
  42. KillinInstinct
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    This game was very good. I haven't played the original from 1998 but saw improvements in YouTube videos.

    I love the graphics and the gameplay in 3rd person a lot. The sounds were very well done and the zombies were frightening in the first playthrough. I like what they did with records and the rewards for completing them. Concept art pieces look awesome and of course after speedrunning    This game was very good. I haven't played the original from 1998 but saw improvements in YouTube videos.

    I love the graphics and the gameplay in 3rd person a lot. The sounds were very well done and the zombies were frightening in the first playthrough.
    I like what they did with records and the rewards for completing them. Concept art pieces look awesome and of course after speedrunning it over 16 times, playing with infinite weapons every now and then is also quite fun.

    Literally, the only reason the score isn't a 10 is that I wasn't a huge fan of the dlc's Ghost Survivors. I liked the stories and all but not the gameplay. Wasn't my favorites to be honest, however, I liked playing AS those characters.

    Another big + for me is the fact that modding is a thing in the game, making sure the community is involved in creating extra content. For example, being able to play as Jill replacing the Claire model or Mr.X being replaced by a S.T.A.R.S repeating Nemesis. I just love that. Also quite a few jokes in there like the beach versions for Leon and Mr.X.

    The game is solid and scared me in the first few playthroughs and still sometimes gets me when the zombies have moved to ''not arranged'' positions and just pop up.    … Expand
  43. PowSmackBlam
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Developers take note, this is how you re-release a game. Built from the ground up, this game is impressive by modern standards on almost every level. Well done Capcom.
  44. evdenn
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    давно не играл в такие интересные игры. всегда был интерес иследовать уровень и находить секреты. перепрошел игру 3 раза. всем рекоммендую.
  45. skcyte
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    Great game, great replayability. Great graphics, great performance and of course so many options to us players to find balance between look and performance. The only downside I feel is the story relevantly to the canon storylines. Who is fighting who, if this happened how is that, and etc.
  46. umut00710
    Mar 3, 2019
    9
    That was awesome experience. I never played any resident evil games that one is my first resident evil game and that was awesome experience. But there are some mistakes there is no fov changer, more outfits, etc. etc. but game is good
  47. Shirodzaki
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    こんにちわ、皆さん！
    После прохождения шестой части , я долго ждала возвращения Леона Кеннеди в играх серии. И мои ожидания полностью оправдались.
    Игра великолепна. Всё в ней прекрасно от геймплея до графики. Атмосферные локации, хорошая проработка уровней до самых мелочей, реалистичная, будто взятая из видео внешность персонажей, объемные звуки, экшен и чуть ужаса - всё это определенно    こんにちわ、皆さん！
    После прохождения шестой части , я долго ждала возвращения Леона Кеннеди в играх серии. И мои ожидания полностью оправдались.
    Игра великолепна. Всё в ней прекрасно от геймплея до графики. Атмосферные локации, хорошая проработка уровней до самых мелочей, реалистичная, будто взятая из видео внешность персонажей, объемные звуки, экшен и чуть ужаса - всё это определенно присутствует в этом переиздании.
    Игра не дает расслабиться, почувствовать себя в безопасности. Даже некогда, как мы думаем, точки сохранения, где мы уверены, что не получим какого-то вреда, становятся такими же опасными; как и все остальные помещения. Привет, Тиран, Марвин!
    В игре так же имеются загадки, без прохождения которых вы не двинетесь дальше по сюжету. Они не сложные, логичные и вполне решаемые, не с первого раза, так точно со второго или третьего.
    Самой интересной локацией для меня стала самая первая - полицейский участок. Он действительно соответствовал хорору. Дальше всё покатилось больше к перестрелкам, но это отнюдь не минус. Появлялось новое оружие, новые монстры.
    Наиграв 10 часов, я закончила компанию за Леона и сразу же перешла к компании Клэр. И тут началось разочарования...Из-за которых я не смогла поставить максимальный балл этой игре. Компания за Клэр начинается точно так же как из-за Леона, я знаю, что дальше будет ответвление, которое будет разительным образом отличаться от компании за Леона, но начало такое же и загадки тоже. Это меня расстроило и я уже не посчитала интересным проходить компанию за Клэр.
    Дополнительные режимы, сделанные разработчиками разнообразны и даже драматичны. Они привносят еще положительных эмоций от игры.
    В общем, все мои ожидания оправдались. Я получила то, что хотела: красавчика Леона с прокачанной моделькой, текстурами. Я насладилась сюжетом, его поворотами и любовной линией. Определенно, игра доставила мне удовольствие.
    В общем 9 Леонов из 10.
    Теперь ждем ремастер 3 части, либо вообще, 8 часть.
    ありがとうございます、Capcom.    … Expand
  48. Your_Muza
    May 18, 2019
    8
    I like this game like Resident Evil 7. It also keeps in suspense and it's amazing! Incredible gameplay narration don't let you get boring.
  49. excalibro
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    After the commercial success of Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2 brings back that primal fear of zombies that has been lacking from the series. While the black mold of RE7 is one thing to fear, as well as familial insanity, this brings it back to basics, and shows us just how terrifying the zombies of old can be.
  50. FerlockV
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    There are two approaches to this game, one it shouldn’t be called a remake or two it should be considered as the first real remake in the history of videogames. If you are wondering what it is about this Resident Evil that people is loving so much I can tell you many reasons, the AMAZING graphics and optimization (best and most real zombies I have ever seen) the gameplay mechanics, how theThere are two approaches to this game, one it shouldn’t be called a remake or two it should be considered as the first real remake in the history of videogames. If you are wondering what it is about this Resident Evil that people is loving so much I can tell you many reasons, the AMAZING graphics and optimization (best and most real zombies I have ever seen) the gameplay mechanics, how the story is driven, the length of the game, the free DLCs, the immersion it achieves and so many other reasons but for me the top reason is how it broke all my expectations (which were pretty high already) about this “remake” and delivered a 20 times better game then what I was expecting. The way you will feel how you get stronger and stronger because of the inventory you are getting through the story, how you go on opening different paths and connecting them making shortcuts, the boss fights. This game is a master piece and I am glad it has gotten the response it deserves.
    Capcom shareholders must be ecstatic to see what this company is doing lately.    … Expand
  51. B2Stealther
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 2 Remake is a great example of what an action-horror game should be. The combat is satisfying and the movement is fluid. The game is pretty scary as well. From the lickers, to the infamous Mr. X, there is surely something that will freak you out. The visuals are a huge plus as well. The RE engine allows for characters and textures to look amazingly realistic. The charactersResident Evil 2 Remake is a great example of what an action-horror game should be. The combat is satisfying and the movement is fluid. The game is pretty scary as well. From the lickers, to the infamous Mr. X, there is surely something that will freak you out. The visuals are a huge plus as well. The RE engine allows for characters and textures to look amazingly realistic. The characters are lovable and pretty well written into the great, albeit simple, story. One negative I can point out is a couple of areas such as the sewers can be a bit of a pain. Otherwise this is one of the greatest entries in the Resident Evil series and really shows how far the series has come since the original.… Expand
  52. Dark-Ghost-Ua
    Mar 13, 2019
    9
    Великолепный подарок от Capcom Resident Evill 2 Remake. Я не являюсь большим фанатом этой игры, но эту серию люблю начиная с Resident Evill 4 предыдущие части не играл, потому что не имел консоли от Sony.
    + Ремейк игры получился на твердую 9+
    + Классная графика (нормальная оптимизация) + Отличный и разнообразный сюжет + Хоррор атмосфера на 10 баллов + Увидев Тирана, пульс и    Великолепный подарок от Capcom Resident Evill 2 Remake. Я не являюсь большим фанатом этой игры, но эту серию люблю начиная с Resident Evill 4 предыдущие части не играл, потому что не имел консоли от Sony.
    + Ремейк игры получился на твердую 9+
    + Классная графика (нормальная оптимизация)
    + Отличный и разнообразный сюжет
    + Хоррор атмосфера на 10 баллов
    + Увидев Тирана, пульс и потовыдиление увеличилось в несколько раз :)
    - Хотелось бы больше боссов, головоломок

    Рекомендую к прохождению однозначно!
    Ждем ремейк Намезис :)    … Expand
  53. C_Jones1337
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    amazing! the graphics, the gameplay, the optimization, almost everything in this game is perfect (cof cof history cof cof)
  54. Muddy_Textures
    Apr 1, 2019
    8
    Pros:

    -Faithful survival horror gameplay -Zombies and how they dismember and behave - Strong atmosphere, especially with the police station -Puzzles are reasonably satisfying for not be frustrating to solve Cons: Lack of differences and cohesion between campaigns Short Cheap boss fights (Way behind RE7 in this regard) Underwhelming story Debatable: Mr. X- If he was    Pros:

    -Faithful survival horror gameplay
    -Zombies and how they dismember and behave
    - Strong atmosphere, especially with the police station
    -Puzzles are reasonably satisfying for not be frustrating to solve

    Cons:

    Lack of differences and cohesion between campaigns
    Short
    Cheap boss fights (Way behind RE7 in this regard)
    Underwhelming story

    Debatable:

    Mr. X- If he was around anymore then he was I'd list him as a negative but lucky it didn't reach that point at least for me.

    All in all I'd give it an 8.5 if I could but I'll round down to 8 to balance out all the 10s that don't point out any of the games flaws.    … Expand
  55. thebilgekhan
    May 23, 2019
    9
    A Great Remake, such a nostalgia.

    I've first played this game with my uncle when I was 5. Now seeing it remaked, it's so much fun. Firstly I loved how they integrated the RE 4's shoulder view to the characters. I think it's best to demonstrate the gameplay to the player now. So many details in the models. Graphic engine is really smooth, detailed and optimized. Loved the variations of    A Great Remake, such a nostalgia.

    I've first played this game with my uncle when I was 5. Now seeing it remaked, it's so much fun. Firstly I loved how they integrated the RE 4's shoulder view to the characters. I think it's best to demonstrate the gameplay to the player now. So many details in the models. Graphic engine is really smooth, detailed and optimized. Loved the variations of the zombies (if I'm not wrong 12 different male zombies and 4 female ones, which is a great detailing.) Loved the model depart system applied to the zombies so that the limbs can fall with each shot. Leon looks a little bit like a puppy with his voice. Claire also looks good but a little bit chubby on the cheekbones. I'm just critizing these for a better visual/performance. I think Leon and Claire should share more moments and cooperate more in the gameplay, yet if we play second-run it automatically ignores the first run for the other character, which is odd. I think Ada should have more role in the game since we will not be able to see her soon. They really put some great effort in her and she looks great in this remake. My first play was long (about 10 hours). I have tried to investigate everyplace and confused going to the places to solve the problems in the map so I had to go over like 3-4 times in my first run. The other runs were pretty faster for me, except the different riddles. (My last run was about 2 hours) Anyway, I think it's a little bit short game but still loved the visual greatness, the nostalgia, iconic characters coming back to life again such as Leon, Claire and Ada, also seeing Mr.X was great. Looking forward to the next game. CAPCOM did such a fantastic job with the whole models, textures, game engine, gameplay, mocaps (especially for the storytelling). They screwed things up in RE 6 but I think they put some effort and tried to fix their sins in the recent games such as RE7. I hope to play RE 3 Remake and RE 8 when they come out. Well done.    … Expand
  56. newjks
    May 12, 2023
    9
    This game It exceeded my expectation as a remake, since the original was a masterpiece, i was scared they can't reach the bar that high, but i was wrong this is the best remake in game history, also the best resident evil game, now i hope they remake Code Veronica and 3.
  57. hileger
    Jan 19, 2023
    9
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  58. TierMix
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Resident Evil 2 turned out to be very atmospheric and interesting. The graphics are very good, a lot of gameplay chips added, and the plot is normal.
  59. vlasama
    Jan 20, 2022
    9
    This game is masterpiece. Storyline, gameplay, graphics, puzzle and actions are very, very good. Nice
  60. slat3r
    Apr 27, 2021
    9
    Truly a horror game masterpiece, from the graphics to the story, it just excels in all departments. The only reason this game is not rated a 10 is that one character in the game, Mr. X, follows you as basically an unkillable boss. It builds up tension and gives you a couple scares in the beginning, but it gets really old, really quick. But do I recommend this game? YES.
  61. Carloss1997
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay was impressively good, i beat the game in one sit. The story wasn't much but for a resident evil game thats not an expectation. From a certain point the Tyrant chase ruined the exploring for me.… Expand
  62. Top1saraya_
    Mar 25, 2023
    8
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  63. Supahgloo
    May 4, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The story and graphics are just brilliant.
  64. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  65. shazam7
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
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  66. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    masterpiece, perfect remake (almost)
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  67. co3676
    Apr 5, 2023
    8
    sekiz .
  68. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  69. imalynxcat
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Incredible gameplay, incredible atmosphere, incredible map design, incredible sound design. everything is incredible 100/100
  70. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    9
    this quite good remake transation to 2d to 3d third person and only resident evil game come close to dead space and evil within level. due to change of zomibes not die easly or come up with even headshout. diffrent approach of old game vision makes this good. performance wise and graphics use best in this. can be better if it have more outside city half open areas. compared old gamethis quite good remake transation to 2d to 3d third person and only resident evil game come close to dead space and evil within level. due to change of zomibes not die easly or come up with even headshout. diffrent approach of old game vision makes this good. performance wise and graphics use best in this. can be better if it have more outside city half open areas. compared old game outside areas seems more limited. still better than resident evil 3 and 4 remake. not cheesy and easy cuts here like those. pc also have pyhyscal rlase of this game makes mustown.… Expand
  71. keredd1010
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Game is fantastic. Have clocked close to 75 hours playing it through multiple times even finishing it on hardcore. Only mention this because I rarely replay a game after completing it so it is a testament to how good the game is. My biggest gripe is that I feel it is a bit too short. You can complete the true ending, that is Leon and Claire's play through in like 16 hours and that is firstGame is fantastic. Have clocked close to 75 hours playing it through multiple times even finishing it on hardcore. Only mention this because I rarely replay a game after completing it so it is a testament to how good the game is. My biggest gripe is that I feel it is a bit too short. You can complete the true ending, that is Leon and Claire's play through in like 16 hours and that is first time not know where anything is. You can probably do it in 12 hours once you know what to do. I think it should have been 20 hours for first time. Luckily I got the game on sale for half price. But I highly recomend this game. So much fun, scary, and super nostalgic.… Expand
  72. Klewer
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    Fantastic remake that sticks to the plot of the original, setting and story while making enough modern enhancements so it feels like a new game. This is how you recreate a classic. A must play for fans of the series.
  73. Umbrella-17
    Jun 18, 2021
    8
    This game is weird. For many reasons its great. Visually its amazing and respect the original arts style mostly. But also, it doesn't respect the original at all when it comes to locations. And contents its kind of sad. Many bosses have been either completely changed mostly for the worst. Many iconic areas have been cut or changed too much to be identifiable. The soundtrack is almostThis game is weird. For many reasons its great. Visually its amazing and respect the original arts style mostly. But also, it doesn't respect the original at all when it comes to locations. And contents its kind of sad. Many bosses have been either completely changed mostly for the worst. Many iconic areas have been cut or changed too much to be identifiable. The soundtrack is almost inexistent something to me that is part of RE2 classic charm sure you could buy the Classic soundtrack pack but I was wishing for orchestral version of many of the track. Also, I must say I am unsure about the characters I sometime feel like Leon is too dumb and naïve the original was better balanced on this level. Claire is really good on the other hand. Now on the touchy subject what about the Zombie who sponge bullets like crazy. I think its a little too much. The fact that they take a lot of bullets maybe 6 to 10 is one thing but when it takes 15 to 20 bullets its kind of stupid also the shotgun is bad someone missed the class when it was mean to dispatch large number of zombies. For the story its mostly intact but some characters where clearly more interesting in the original well some are the exact opposite. In the end is Resident evil 2 remake better than Resident evil 2 my 29 years old brain says no. But for someone who didn’t played the original it’s a great game I feel like I would have like it better with no expectation at all. I kind of wish they would have gone the RE1 remake way and remake RE 2 entirely with every beats. I am okay with changing Leon a little bit and Claire also some characters even fix some retcon Leon saying a one liner from RE4 was a great idea. But I still think they should have kept the world mostly the same. I felt like the Lab was too small and sewer too long. Also, a last point Mr-X I hate him. In itself is new look is great and how he search you is great. But in the original he would just appear during B Scenario. Letting you enjoy your first playthrough slowly explore the world and learn everything. In the remake he will hunt you most of the game kind of like Nemesis. Which was a dumb move because they lost the surprise of Nemesis for the sequel.… Expand
  74. gracjanski
    May 17, 2023
    9
    I played the remake of the first game, which was already good. But this one is clearly better.
    The ego perspective is better in my view, especially on PC.
    The graphic is perfect. The port to PC is also perfect also: there are many details to change the graphics and the game shows the effect immediately with a picture...genius. The atmosphere was always the strength of the game and here    I played the remake of the first game, which was already good. But this one is clearly better.
    The ego perspective is better in my view, especially on PC.
    The graphic is perfect.
    The port to PC is also perfect also: there are many details to change the graphics and the game shows the effect immediately with a picture...genius.
    The atmosphere was always the strength of the game and here it is not an exception.
    The gameplay is similar to the first game, but a bit better, because the map is better and it is more clear where to go. Also there are some new elements: gun powder, wood planks for the windows, and so on. The one thing that I didnt like was Mr. Tyrant and his hunt for the player, especially in the 2nd campaign.
    The story has also some improvements and is more complex. I just didnt like some scenes, because they were a bit childish and not realistic. Also the 2nd campaign is not realistic, because it didnt fit in the the first campaign. In addition you just play the game again, what was disappointing    … Expand
  75. TheAlgerian
    Oct 27, 2022
    9
    I didn't even like the original, or the first RE game, back then.
    Thought it was already behind the times back then, if only for the weird static camera angles.
    Finally got remade and done properly, as a third person game, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
  76. Chowjust
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    Absolutely love this game and can confirm the other reviews are correct - this game is a masterpiece. I highly recommend this game as must play for fans of the series.
  77. punisher007mag
    May 14, 2021
    10
    amazing game, amazing remake, brought back so many memories, the graphics are amazing, thank you capcom
  78. AntonioSanAlo99
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 2 answered the question of the remakes with a really good example of what people associate to the saga in terms of survival horror. The gameplay is near perfect and the redesign of the classic of 1998 comes into one of the best games of the year.
  79. Paciorr
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    I have almost nothing but praise for this game. It's a really great game in basically every aspect and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone even people who aren't huge fans of "horror" games. The only reason why I won't give it a 10 is the fact that even with the FLC and "2nd run scenario" included it is quite short. I managed to get 35h out of it some of which is probably game justI have almost nothing but praise for this game. It's a really great game in basically every aspect and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone even people who aren't huge fans of "horror" games. The only reason why I won't give it a 10 is the fact that even with the FLC and "2nd run scenario" included it is quite short. I managed to get 35h out of it some of which is probably game just being launched on steam and I would love to play it more but I just don't feel like playing 4th survivor for the 10th time, ghost survivor modes for the 5th or replaying the main campaign basically the 4th time (1x leon, 1x claire, 1x lean 2nd run already finished).… Expand
  80. REEDDLES
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 8
    -Atmosphere: 8 -Characters: 7 -Graphics and design: 9 -Gameplay: 7 -Sound and Music: 8 -Animations: 8 -Bugs: 9 -Interface: 9 -Completeness of the world: 8 Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment): -Freedom of choice: 0 -Coop in Story mode: 0 -Multiplayer: 0 -Mods and the ability to change the game: 6 Scores    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 8
    -Atmosphere: 8
    -Characters: 7
    -Graphics and design: 9
    -Gameplay: 7
    -Sound and Music: 8
    -Animations: 8
    -Bugs: 9
    -Interface: 9
    -Completeness of the world: 8

    Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment):
    -Freedom of choice: 0
    -Coop in Story mode: 0
    -Multiplayer: 0
    -Mods and the ability to change the game: 6

    Scores from 1 to 10, the higher the better    … Expand
  81. supermalik987
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Two fun Cap com game in one year . I only played RE4 on the wii and didn't played the other games . with is i want to played the other game mostly RE 7 in time for RE8 . I felt fun playing this game worry about ammo and scared form Mr X .
  82. Demon2017
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    Отличный ремейк, который показал то, как надо даровать вторую жизнь старой классике. Моё бесконечное уважение капкомам.
  83. antonzhalob
    Sep 28, 2022
    8
    Хорошее приключении, прошел только сценарий за Клэр
  84. pcapinheiro
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Boa combinação de ação e terror.
    Pontos positivos:
    + Tenso
    + Som e visual bem bacanas
    + Consegue deixar tenso o tempo todo sem apelar apenas para sustos
    + Boa duração, acaba quando tem que acabar
    + Suporte nativo resoluções 21:9

    Pontos Negativos:
    + Tenso
    + Nenhum relevante
  85. tobymaybezz
    Sep 25, 2020
    8
    short duration of the game.
    Scenarios that repeat each other, while scenarios are contradictory
  86. GurmpyCoolCat
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    The remaster of this game is amazing. I am a fan of the series, but not as much as my wife. She has spent a lot of time playing this game and hasn't felt disappointed in the time spent. Time well spent. This game series is what started a whole genre.
  87. VahNabooty
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Fantasticly crafted recreation of the original Resident Evil 2, that lifts the story and basic gameplay of the original release while making a completely new experience that is entertaining and intriguing from the beginning to end. Unlike a lot of previous resident evil games, not a single area or part of the game feels like a slog that you are trying to rush through; even the parts whereFantasticly crafted recreation of the original Resident Evil 2, that lifts the story and basic gameplay of the original release while making a completely new experience that is entertaining and intriguing from the beginning to end. Unlike a lot of previous resident evil games, not a single area or part of the game feels like a slog that you are trying to rush through; even the parts where you play as another, less armed character is usually short and to the point with interesting story going alongside it. Alongside the huge amount of replayability, the extra modes are really enjoyable, and it was great seeing all of the original modes coming back alongside some new ones.… Expand
  88. enei200
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    What a wonderful game. A great place to have an introduction to Leon and Claire and RE franchise as a whole. Graphics are stunning and they don't even pressure the PC that much. Characters, as little as there were, are believeble. The gameplay itself is fun as always, going through puzzles, searching all over the place for hints and clues, scavaging the whole area etc. Classic for RE game.What a wonderful game. A great place to have an introduction to Leon and Claire and RE franchise as a whole. Graphics are stunning and they don't even pressure the PC that much. Characters, as little as there were, are believeble. The gameplay itself is fun as always, going through puzzles, searching all over the place for hints and clues, scavaging the whole area etc. Classic for RE game. Must admit, how well this game handles difficulty, no matter what did you choose, the game always presents you with the need of managing every last bit of your resource, thinking about shooting that one enemy or running off, healing up now or leaving it for a grimmer situation and more stuff like that. In conclusion, loved the game and will definitely continue the RE series.… Expand
  89. TastyCalls
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    I'll be honest in here, I never liked the OG RE2 and I've always been one of those who liked OG RE3 Nemesis more. But that changed with this Remake. From gameplay to all other aspects, this game nails it. Maybe because it was their 1st remake using the RE engine or maybe out of respect for the individuals who started their RE2 fan remake. This game is the closest thing to a perfect REI'll be honest in here, I never liked the OG RE2 and I've always been one of those who liked OG RE3 Nemesis more. But that changed with this Remake. From gameplay to all other aspects, this game nails it. Maybe because it was their 1st remake using the RE engine or maybe out of respect for the individuals who started their RE2 fan remake. This game is the closest thing to a perfect RE remake. A must play.… Expand
  90. BulgarianCritic
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    This is by far one of the best remakes of a pretty old game (which I wouldn't have bothered even playing if it wasn't for this). There are very minor technical issues and the PC Port is top notch. The changes that they have done give the game a more modern feel but it still plays a bit like an old school game (inventory management and all that jazz). Story is pretty mid and it partiallyThis is by far one of the best remakes of a pretty old game (which I wouldn't have bothered even playing if it wasn't for this). There are very minor technical issues and the PC Port is top notch. The changes that they have done give the game a more modern feel but it still plays a bit like an old school game (inventory management and all that jazz). Story is pretty mid and it partially becomes boring by the end( the romance part also made zero sense). Enemy variety is decent but the maps are what makes this pretty great (good variety with unique locations). I can't remember anything from the soundtrack so I can't comment if it was good or bad. Definitely worth the price for this classy remake.… Expand
  91. shenkenhigh
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Well...so far, the BEST remake in the history of Video Games. Great on PC as well. Incredible graphics, outstanding gameplay, i spent 80+ hours in this game. Thanks for a reminder of my PlayStation 1 childhood with this amazing new engine and style.
  92. SilverOrlov
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Playing this game for a while, I could tell that I feel the same excitement that ardent fans of the series describe(I only started getting to know RE recently). I was ready to put 10 points for its excellent graphics, high-quality sounds and music, pleasant, exciting sensations from the atmosphere, the habits of the zombies and how they are made... But then I encountered three things thatPlaying this game for a while, I could tell that I feel the same excitement that ardent fans of the series describe(I only started getting to know RE recently). I was ready to put 10 points for its excellent graphics, high-quality sounds and music, pleasant, exciting sensations from the atmosphere, the habits of the zombies and how they are made... But then I encountered three things that greatly "over-salting my game dish":
    1. Speed ​​... it's just awful. The girl walks and runs slower than a turtle. This is unpleasant in relation to many enemies, but it smooths out the understanding that perhaps this was done to create fear that the zombie is "breathing down your neck." But when it comes to large enemies like Tyrant, or slime and the boss of the game, the "fifth point" starts to burn when a huge monster running up for you, and you hobble like walking along a park alley, and in a battle with the boss, it is almost impossible to dodge normally , or run away, so as not to receive damage(You meet the main boss on micro-rooms every time, where agility and speed are a critical factor). I believe that those who play at the highest difficult level of the game are the "game monsters, memorizing every second and every pixel" of this game. BUT I and general quantity of players are play games for a lot of things, but obviously not to suffer. And obviously not from silly game-play over complications.
    2. Damage ... I understand that games have different difficulty levels and each has its own rules, such as the amount of resources or the impact of damage from a shot. But in the entire history of the existence of zombies, in books, films, games, one invariable rule has dominated everywhere - "Shot in the head". How many bullets do you need to pierce an ordinary person's head? This game thinks that from 3 to the WHOLE CLIP will be enough! ...SERIOUSLY!? According to human logic, an ordinary zombie without a helmet or any other protection is 1 bullet. According to the game logic The simplest zombies are the weakest enemies ... but by any logic - why the hell is a whole clip in the HEAD? ... No matter how the authors or whoever defended this game - for such things there is a highest difficulty level, for those who "love to suffer". At the normal level of difficulty, shooting a whole clip (and there will be quite a lot of such zombies) into one single head is insanity, savagery and stupid.
    3. Too annoying gaming conventions. It is clear that you cannot make perfect game-play with riddles for reality, but the impossibility of jumping a two-meter hole, just for pushing the jack from under the shelf (both things are related to the quest), or the inability to raise your hand and take a tool (and look for a gear for a watches throughout the entire area ), or thin doors, on which you can blow and they will fall, but you need to look for a key half a game - this is stupid. At least draw a heavier door view to make this searching more realistic.
    Second walk-through: The male police officer walks and runs not faster than the female turtle mentioned above. And if a girl can be blamed on grace and so on, then a guy hobbling into the wreck is just ridiculous. It's funny, but you stop laughing at the last boss fight, where you lose not because of a difficult boss, but because of stupid slow legs.
    The first 45% of the game are the same locations as before, only from a different angle(a couple of new rooms and corridors). The last 45% of the game are generally identical to the first walk-through, excluding scanty plot details. Only in the middle the 10% of the game does something change so that it would be possible to justify overplaying - this is both a new zone and a game for the sexy babe "hacker". But in general, we can say that the plot, yes, in many ways shows a different picture. Only this does not raise the assessment because: Firstly, it does not cover a bunch of hours spent on identical 90% of the game-play, Secondly, part of the plot twists confuses the brain: it seems to be the same story, but for a different character, but it seems would have the same enemies in the same places (for example, the same fight with the use of a hanging container).
    ... This will not affect the rating, but I did not like the additions about the survivors at all: each of them very strongly pushes the player forward, throwing enemies from all the holes. Strongly-strongly-strongly for the fans.    … Expand
  93. Sokol998
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    My god. This game is perfect. This atmosphere is awesome! Love part with chess puzzle. Recomend 100%.
  94. DJKrimson
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    As a guy with no nostalgic connection to RE, I really enjoyed this game. Spooky as hell, great graphics (specially in the cutscenes) and fun puzzlesolving.
  95. Skull_CL
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Juego de 10, como deben ser los remakes. Casi tan bueno como el original. Asi se deben hacer los remakes
  96. Padre-Sirius
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    Ажиотаж вокруг этой игры не стихал даже после ее выхода, а учитывая, что данный ремейк называли чуть ли не лучшим за все историю игровой индустрии, обойти стороной этот проект было бы просто кощунством.
    Сюжет игры неплох и таких людей, как я, ничего не знающих о вселенной «Обители зла», может заинтересовать, и даже пару раз удивить, но не более.
    Персонажи порадовали, я проходил игру за    Ажиотаж вокруг этой игры не стихал даже после ее выхода, а учитывая, что данный ремейк называли чуть ли не лучшим за все историю игровой индустрии, обойти стороной этот проект было бы просто кощунством.
    Сюжет игры неплох и таких людей, как я, ничего не знающих о вселенной «Обители зла», может заинтересовать, и даже пару раз удивить, но не более.
    Персонажи порадовали, я проходил игру за Леона, а потому про Клэр ничего существенного сказать не могу, но Кеннеди меня порадовал. Не было громких всхлипов о его непростой судьбе, не было долгих размышлений о смысле бытия. Леон просто хотел выжить и по возможности найти виновных. Ада также является довольно колоритным персонажем, который не собирается раскрывать душу перед первым попавшимся человеком. Остальные встречающиеся по сюжету персонажи имеют слишком мало экранного времени, чтобы подвергать их индивидуальному анализу, но все они к месту.
    Графика очень достойная, как и анимация. Смахивание капель с куртки, разные походки в зависимости от уровня повреждения протагониста и т.д. Все это радует глаз и оставляет приятные впечатления.
    Геймплей не дает заскучать. Хоть разнообразным его и не назовешь, но постоянные разгадывания загадок вперемешку с защитой своей жизни, могут скрасить не один вечер.
    По моему скромному мнению, физика оружия, ИИ, локализация и оптимизация не стоят отдельного упоминания, но стоит понимать, что все сделано на довольно высоком уровне, который обеспечивает приятные эмоции во время игры.
    Отдельно хотелось бы поблагодарить разработчиков за изменения в управлении и перенос камеры за спину протагониста. Возможно, прежним фанатам этой игры данное нововведение показалось лишним, но лично мне оно очень облегчило жизнь, ибо предыдущая камера казалась мне сложноватой в управлении.
    Но есть и за что поругать данный ремейк. Пугающая атмосфера ужастика, к сожалению, держится очень недолго. Лично в моем случае ее хватило лишь на первые 20-30% игры, после чего я привык и все превратилось в обыкновенный шутер с редкими скримерами, которых порой очень не хватало. А что уж говорить: жуткая атмосфера в хорроре должна присутствовать всегда.    … Expand
  97. rezo_21
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 82 IIIIIIIIII====================
  98. Dave199
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best resident evil game buy it right now best gore system to date 10 out of 10 best story best characters re2 remake and og are masterpieces. Edit resident evil 4 remake is trash… Expand
  99. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Hayatımda oynadığım en gergin oyun. Orjinalini oynamadım ama gelmiş geçmiş en iyi remake oyun olabilir.
  100. res0nancer
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Откровением стало для меня, что игра не просто мне понравится, но и то, что спустя пару лет я ее пройду с ещё большим удовольствием. Хоррор с грамотным дефицитом ресурсов с парадоксально ламповой атмосферой участка. Единственный для меня минус - элемент пазла и метроидвании не работает на прохождение за следующего персонажа, т.к. ты практически все знаешь где, как и что (потому пробегалосьОткровением стало для меня, что игра не просто мне понравится, но и то, что спустя пару лет я ее пройду с ещё большим удовольствием. Хоррор с грамотным дефицитом ресурсов с парадоксально ламповой атмосферой участка. Единственный для меня минус - элемент пазла и метроидвании не работает на прохождение за следующего персонажа, т.к. ты практически все знаешь где, как и что (потому пробегалось с пушкой из DLC). Уверен через время вернусь в игру и кайфану. Если мрачноватый зомби хоррор вас не отталкивает, то стоит вашего внимания абсолютно точно. Игра - эталон ремейков.… Expand
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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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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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