Resident Evil 2

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2491 Ratings

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  1. Birkin_Max
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! Capcom did a very well job, the survival horror atmosphere is alwesome, history, graphics, gameplay and sound design, all the work is brilliant...
  2. blitzk01
    Feb 14, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is great. It's a must play. You will discover what makes this game a 'must play' while you play it.
    However, I felt that was given too much importance for secondary characters like Ada and Sherry in a non sense way. The relationship between main and secondary characters was forced and rushed. For instance, Leon meets a japanese woman in the sewers full of monsters and kiss her. This is weird and makes no sense. Another point is that the puzzles was too easy; I personally think that should have more complex puzzles, and not just 'pick a key and unlock the door that contains another key that unlock another door'.    … Expand
  3. oso
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    Capcom has definitely proven how a remake should be done. They made an outstanding recreation of the original Resident Evil:2 with some reasonable quality of life changes (like the 3rd person view) but kept the original feeling of the game by also offering old-school elements for the hardcore fanbase.
    I didn't find a single aspect of the game that could be criticized - be it the technical    Capcom has definitely proven how a remake should be done. They made an outstanding recreation of the original Resident Evil:2 with some reasonable quality of life changes (like the 3rd person view) but kept the original feeling of the game by also offering old-school elements for the hardcore fanbase.
    I didn't find a single aspect of the game that could be criticized - be it the technical aspects or the replayability - its simply incredibly well done.    … Expand
  4. Styke
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    A 10/10 game means it has no glaring flaws, missing pieces or faults and accomplishes exactly what it set out to do. For what it's worth, RE2's remake is perhaps the most on-point and well directed remakes/remasters possible, and for that alone I think it's worthy of high praise.
  5. 4y4
    Sep 6, 2020
    1
    Overrated garbage. Unrealistic gameplay and plot. This will be my last horror game...
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. Zorada
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Just brilliant, what an update. If you like Resident Evil you HAVE to buy this
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. enjoy
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    вау! эта игра заставит тебя понервничать. однозначно лучшая, на данный момент, хоррор-бродилка. орал и не раз :D
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. bi4rep
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    This is Campom`s love latter to RE fans. Must play. Cant wait for Resident Evil Nemesis REmake.
  24. 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".
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. FirstContact
    Mar 27, 2019
    9
    Игра короткая, как этот отзыв. Вся эта ориентированность на быстрые прохождения огорчает.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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