Resident Evil 2

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2491 Ratings

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  1. MahdiAM
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    in ages, I've been grown up with this franchise. and now finally I'd see the truest Survival Horror. It's the greatest game in franchise and best Remake game in Industry and most beautiful survival horror game that ever created. Masterpiece!
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Dsdavis
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    The best remake of any game ever, and perhaps one of the best games. It stays true to the original while also adding in new features and gameplay. This game solidifies Resident Evil's return to the survival horror genre. Hopefully now developers will realize that there is still a strong demographic of players that are craving more classic survival horror games.
  5. djleonskennedy
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    Cons: Quality, Stability, Reliability, Game Lability.
    Pros: Laboratory in original game was better as for me.
    Result: 9.9 / 10
  6. Munizord
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome the way it is. If the B-side were more different than the A-side, the game would be the best Resident Evil ever made, certainly the game of the year, but it acts like the first remake, with 2 different characters living the same nightmare with different perspectives, which is also an excellent game design.
    Not overpriced, made with love and care for the fans of the    The game is awesome the way it is. If the B-side were more different than the A-side, the game would be the best Resident Evil ever made, certainly the game of the year, but it acts like the first remake, with 2 different characters living the same nightmare with different perspectives, which is also an excellent game design.
    Not overpriced, made with love and care for the fans of the game. Absolutely recommended.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. theblackgod1014
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    This must be one of the best Resident Evil game , the best after RE4. Whatever it is masterpiece , the graphic , sounds , 60fps,everything is amazing ...................................................
  9. July19th
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    A refreshing and well made remake of a classic.

    One of my biggest childhood memories is my uncle playing Resident Evil 2 with my dad and one of our neighbor, so i wanted to play the remake, i wasn't hyped at all due to my disappointment with another game, i thought that would be another blend game made just for sell... but damn, when i started playing i saw the love and the effort put    A refreshing and well made remake of a classic.

    One of my biggest childhood memories is my uncle playing Resident Evil 2 with my dad and one of our neighbor, so i wanted to play the remake, i wasn't hyped at all due to my disappointment with another game, i thought that would be another blend game made just for sell... but damn, when i started playing i saw the love and the effort put to made a good game.

    The enemies are great, and i think that was a wise decision to cut some enemies from the game and adapt others, after all a remake doesn't need to be a 1 - 1 adaptation. The atmosphere is at its finest, sometimes you'll feel very scared and apprehensive, and other times on a adrenaline rush to survive or on the edge of your seat trying to survive. The soundtrack is amazing, putting emotions in you and helping the immersion to work. The controls and mechanics are modern which i loved so much, trying to put the series on a next level, and for me, worked completely. The puzzles are in a medium difficulty, which is good because the game is targeted to the mainstream public, so not so many people will find them too easy neither too hard. The Ending is a plus one, because i felt that it really shift your mood when you get there, all the tension that was built up through the game is ended there, giving you a great relief sensation. The design quality of the overall game is stunning, i don't want to spoil something, so i wont give details.

    I've only good said good thing about the game, and then you think, "what's up with this game? it has no flaws?", like everything is this world, it has, but is not THAT flaw, is that acceptable flaw which you'd wished it was different, but its okay. I took some time to say that and also separated of the paragraph above to show why it didn't impact the final score. So here it is. The plot... some article somewhere in the Internet, before the launch, gave the idea that the game would have two COMPLETELY distinct story lines, but when you play, they are distinct indeed, you go to places in a different order, the objectives of each character is different, and both of them have a unique side partner with a unique mission on a part of map only for them, but also you go to the routes never seeing almost never seeing each other and fight with the almost the same bosses that "die" in the same way which, plot-wise, is pretty contradictory, but this is just a mere detail, cause you still got different cut-scenes to the beginning of the fight with the bosses and some interactions.

    I already played +100 hours and im willing to play another, really made that child back there proud. For this and that i consider this game a masterpiece and a real 10/10.    … Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. PedroHF
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This is a MUST buy for sure! It's the classic Resident Evil with such an upgrade!
  13. 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
  14. El112119
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece of a Remake made by Capcom
    The RE Engine really brings the old game to a new Atmosphere to the next level
    and the optimization to PC is well optimized

    my only nitpick on this game is that the link between Leon and Claire doesn't make sense, but overall a must buy and a must play at full price
    i can't wait for capcom to make RE3 Remake in the Future
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. johnstobbart
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    breathtaking graphics and voice quality with perfect presentation combine with re playeble story modes this game is the best of 2019 no doubt.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Zorada
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Just brilliant, what an update. If you like Resident Evil you HAVE to buy this
  23. enjoy
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    вау! эта игра заставит тебя понервничать. однозначно лучшая, на данный момент, хоррор-бродилка. орал и не раз :D
  24. EllieQWE
    Feb 25, 2019
    1
    Game about tedious running from one point to another. If you wanted to enjoy the atmosphere of the game, it is not here, or rather there are the first 10 minutes. The game is not about the zombie Apocalypse.The game is about collecting pots of flowers, opening safes and cabinets. Plus it can be noted poor inventory game made for just trolling players. Personally, I cursed the developers aGame about tedious running from one point to another. If you wanted to enjoy the atmosphere of the game, it is not here, or rather there are the first 10 minutes. The game is not about the zombie Apocalypse.The game is about collecting pots of flowers, opening safes and cabinets. Plus it can be noted poor inventory game made for just trolling players. Personally, I cursed the developers a million times for something that is out of habit clicked the right button of the mouse on the objects that provoked the exit of the equipment( in any normal game, right click the mouse on the item displays the properties of objects and actions). In the end, just dropped the game just because of its tedium.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. Gamerheadspodca
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 2 is the pinnacle of a franchise that’s on an upswing after a series of ups and downs. It’s the product of a Capcom that understands its fanbase and reverently respects its survival horror roots. Resident Evil 2 improved nearly everything from the original without screwing anything up in the process, and it will be remembered as another Resident Evil classic because of it.Resident Evil 2 is the pinnacle of a franchise that’s on an upswing after a series of ups and downs. It’s the product of a Capcom that understands its fanbase and reverently respects its survival horror roots. Resident Evil 2 improved nearly everything from the original without screwing anything up in the process, and it will be remembered as another Resident Evil classic because of it. This is Resident Evil at its unprecedented best, and it’s awe-inspiring to witness.… Expand
  27. TheGoldenEmprah
    Feb 24, 2019
    4
    A style over substance game that completely phones in story consequences. A and B scenarios make so little difference between the characters, playing them in reverse order needed a bonus weapon just to differentiate them. Also going back to "if you don't have a weapon you're defenseless" era gameplay? Even in RE1 you could still stomp a zombie that bit your legs on the head. And by godA style over substance game that completely phones in story consequences. A and B scenarios make so little difference between the characters, playing them in reverse order needed a bonus weapon just to differentiate them. Also going back to "if you don't have a weapon you're defenseless" era gameplay? Even in RE1 you could still stomp a zombie that bit your legs on the head. And by god does breakable melee weapons feel arbitrary, do they make them out of cheese? Losing knives defensively is one thing, but when they break after a few deft thrusts into a rotting corpses melon?

    And finally, RNG guns. Look, i get you want people to feel the survival in survival horror, actually weigh up whether running or gunning is the better option and actually make them feel somewhat powerless. But a gun that can blast open a zombies skull in a single shot, then takes 15 on the next zombie? It starts ruining suspension of belief. Either make it so area damage is consistent, or that you need to overcome regeneration. RNG is just immersion breaking.

    Otherwise the game brings nothing new to the table. It's literally just a graphics update with content altered or removed entirely.

    At least Hunk and Tofu are back though.

    Oh and immediate minus points for day one DLC and pre order bonus'; they're cancer and need to stop. Visuals are a part of the experience too. So carving out costumes so you can wring a few extra dollars from fans is poo tier behavior.

    The only reason the game doesn't score lower, is mechanically, the game is solid; no stupid bugs or broken content. (that i found anyway) This is how a game should be released. I'd score it higher for that alone if it weren't for the fact that this is how it should be normally. Not something you do for a reward.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. somedude718
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    You really couldn't ask for more from a remake of a classic. In the original: tank controls, deviously positioned "cameras", and more enemies in small areas than we saw in RE1 were the things that kept you on edge. In this remake, tank controls are trashed for the more immersive over-the-shoulder view, but zombies are far more resilient, and can stream in periodically from brokenYou really couldn't ask for more from a remake of a classic. In the original: tank controls, deviously positioned "cameras", and more enemies in small areas than we saw in RE1 were the things that kept you on edge. In this remake, tank controls are trashed for the more immersive over-the-shoulder view, but zombies are far more resilient, and can stream in periodically from broken windows. No room feels safe. No amount of ammo feels like it's enough. Whether you played the original or not, the feeling is preserved. Some scares happen exactly as they did in 98; some don't.

    I miss the character zapping from the original, and to be honest, the classic sound effects, music and menu effects should have came in the box rather than being DLC. Still, all of this feels like a nitpick and I can't give this anything but a 10 in good conscience.    … Expand
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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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