Resident Evil 2

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2491 Ratings

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  1. SahilKChandio
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Once a masterpiece, always a masterpiece!!

    Capcom has really done it with this amazing masterpiece and have gained themselves the title of King of Remakes!! This game is absolutely what I could've asked for. It has got RE4's view that actually fits perfectly! This game is a must play for everybody!!!
  2. Esthete
    Feb 14, 2019
    6
    pros:
    - physics and character animation
    - sound - graphics (in general) - well-implemented difficulty system (in general) - 4th survivor cons: - minimum difference between scenario B compared to A - invincible Tyrant when playing for Leon and complete sh*t when playing for Claire - in next time, make sure that your antagonist does not get 5-6 bullets in the chest and in so doing    pros:
    - physics and character animation
    - sound
    - graphics (in general)
    - well-implemented difficulty system (in general)
    - 4th survivor

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

    Nevertheless remake not bad. Now gamers are waiting from you remakes of Resident Evil 3 and Dino Crisis.    … Expand
  3. Arthuu
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Capcom shines like never before, with the release of monster hunter world, dmc v and so Resident evil 2
  4. Emanuel44
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    RE2 remake is not only a tribute to the saga, but also a teaching of how to make a remake. The only downside of this remake is the narrative dissonance that the two campaigns present, something that the original did better.
  5. Gabrelion
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Идеальный ремейк. Жду ремейка третей части!!!
  6. Phased
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    I'm beyond impressed with this remake. Amazing in almost every respect. Graphically fantastic and UI is clean and easy to use even in stressful situations. Harder difficulties are still fun.
  7. reynelsoir
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    El juego es perfecto para los fans del resident evil y el motor grafico es muy bueno y la ejecución del juego es buena dandote emoción desde el principio, es una obra maestra es una buena compra ya que funciona en 4k en consola y en pc corre hasta con 1gb de video ram.
  8. DERPCOP
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This game is very good. I really enjoyed the original, but I really love what they've done with the remake. it's not a 1:1 recreation and there are some features that I really miss, like how Claire and Leon interacted more in the original but I'm happy to see Resident Evil returning to its horror roots. The atmosphere is oppressive and it's stressful to play through, the sound design isThis game is very good. I really enjoyed the original, but I really love what they've done with the remake. it's not a 1:1 recreation and there are some features that I really miss, like how Claire and Leon interacted more in the original but I'm happy to see Resident Evil returning to its horror roots. The atmosphere is oppressive and it's stressful to play through, the sound design is amazing in regards to the Tyrant. You can hear where he is in the building just by listening to his footsteps. Resident Evil 2 is very fun and I can't wait to see what they do for the Resident Evil 3 remake… Expand
  9. GapingVageta
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    A joy to play through again and again. Great plot to gameplay ratio with 4 variations on the main story and lots of extra content. A must buy for anyone with a high-end PC to appreciate the excessive attention to detail. Best thing for a newcomer is to not search the internet about this game before playing. Keep it all a surprise and you won't be disappointed.
  10. Renaigse
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Шикарный ремейк, шикарная атмосфера, классные зомби, импакт от стрельбы, интересно исследовать мир, жаль только битвы с боссами выглядят так себе, ну и Тиран просто шикарен)
  11. abcdefgg11
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    This game is great. An example of how remakes should be done. It changes many things from the original but still feels like Resident Evil 2. Gameplay is good, graphics are amazing, I like the story and characters and it has a lot of replay value with extra modes and different campaigns.

    The negatives are mainly missed opportunities, specially the lack of differentiation and    This game is great. An example of how remakes should be done. It changes many things from the original but still feels like Resident Evil 2. Gameplay is good, graphics are amazing, I like the story and characters and it has a lot of replay value with extra modes and different campaigns.

    The negatives are mainly missed opportunities, specially the lack of differentiation and interconnection of the four routes.    … Expand
  12. jesus045
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    The best remaster of the game ever created, it remains to wait for part 3. Passed with pleasure 4 times.
  13. Jamejarrs
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    This game turned me from someone who enjoyed Resident Evil into a super fan. I never actually played the original, but I'm so glad they took this game in the direction they did, the over-the-shoulder perspective gives you the best of both action and horror, and it lets you appreciate the gorgeous visuals on display. RE2 will stick with me for a long time, especially as it was my firstThis game turned me from someone who enjoyed Resident Evil into a super fan. I never actually played the original, but I'm so glad they took this game in the direction they did, the over-the-shoulder perspective gives you the best of both action and horror, and it lets you appreciate the gorgeous visuals on display. RE2 will stick with me for a long time, especially as it was my first foray into speedrunning, the ability to replay something that took eight to ten hours in only one is exhilarating and a testament to its replayability.

    Absolutely a contender for my 2019 GOTY, and a game I can't recommend enough.    … Expand
  14. Cougargames
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    Super scary, amazing story, really fun puzzles, great characters, fun gun play and an amazing remake!

    A must buy for anyone looking for all these things
  15. Efesys
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Oh yes Capcom shove me just such remakes and I will give you $ 60 every year, this is what I understand is a remake of not setting new screen resolutions in the settings and pulling up textures is a full game based on another game ... bravo I want more ...
    Super waiting for Nemesis + Dino Crisis .....
  16. greenisgood
    Jul 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just Finished This game and I could not wait to shout it's praises from the high heavens. I was itching for an experience that RE 2 provided me and then some.

    First things first 'Claire FTW...' I feel I enjoyed Claire's second run play through a bit more than Leon's, but I am certain it was because of the grenade launcher as Claire felt like an absolute bad ass, rightly so being the sister of Chris. Kinda makes sense.This game did for me in regards to Claire what RE 4 did in regards to Leon. i.e; made me love Claire and recognize her as a strong character.
    This is not saying Leon's Campaign was any less of a positive experience in itself, since I did not know what to expect around the next turn during the entirety of my first run, I had knots in my stomach. Really really fun knots.
    Capcom was in a bit of a slump but seem to be making a much needed comeback in the past few years.

    Please Give me more of THIS Capcom.... Experiences like the one RE 2 Remake provides is one of the reasons I fell in Love with Gaming. It feels legendary.

    Though one small gripe I have is both Leon and Claire's Play through is, it is more of their own thing rather than two sides of the same coin. I would have loved to see both the First and Second Run intertwine more, with our protagonists to meet/run into each other than cut-scenes and a proper parallel story line. The interconnecting stories and how it affected the world was the only thing I actually liked from RE 6 and it should have been carried over here.
    But as I said it is a minor nitpick in the face of the absolute gorgeous visuals, competent story line and downright amazing game play I have experienced.

    An absolute Gem of a beloved classic.    … Expand
  17. OpexXx
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Re 98` vs Re 19`. All are the winners. Thanx for making this game. Play it A.S.A.P. if you haven`t done it yet.
  18. Chadyboy
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Capcom yet again impresses with a game that is made with love and care. You're not safe anywhere you go and thats how it should be. Remakes are hard to pull off and Capcom is prooving how easy it is to do.

    Physics, animation, sound, graphics, and story are nothing short of a masterpiece
  19. watertoad
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    Very clean and proper without any form of amateur content. Graphics, story, gameplay, puzzles and especially character progression all beautifully made.
  20. NightElves
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    A world-class experience. Love the characters, love the storytelling, love the graphics and sound, love the cutscenes. Very fun and challenging puzzles to solve. Great achievements to obtain. And "Extra Modes" is good end-game content. Without a doubt the Game of the Year 2019. So far the best Resident Evil games are Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil: Revelations, Resident Evil: Revelations 2A world-class experience. Love the characters, love the storytelling, love the graphics and sound, love the cutscenes. Very fun and challenging puzzles to solve. Great achievements to obtain. And "Extra Modes" is good end-game content. Without a doubt the Game of the Year 2019. So far the best Resident Evil games are Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil: Revelations, Resident Evil: Revelations 2 and Resident Evil 2 (remake).… Expand
  21. boeph
    Feb 16, 2020
    9
    Что можно сказать о "Resident Evil 2: Remake"? Игра отличная, сюжет очень интересен, хотя и не хватает изменений во втором прохождении, на мой взгляд. Как будто по новой переигрываешь, но интересно вставили возможность поиграть за маленькую девочку.
    Атмосфера игры - основное из её преимуществ. Нет огромного количества скримеров, а те, которые присутствуют, отлично дополняют приятное    Что можно сказать о "Resident Evil 2: Remake"? Игра отличная, сюжет очень интересен, хотя и не хватает изменений во втором прохождении, на мой взгляд. Как будто по новой переигрываешь, но интересно вставили возможность поиграть за маленькую девочку.
    Атмосфера игры - основное из её преимуществ. Нет огромного количества скримеров, а те, которые присутствуют, отлично дополняют приятное «напряжение» от игры!
    Очень порадовала графика, прорисовка деталей.
    В целом, игра хорошая. Не жалею о времени, проведённом за игрой. Всем любителям данного жанра искренне рекомендую!    … Expand
  22. zNeverSleeping
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    Esse é o melhor remake que já vi!

    Não consegui finalizar o game pela primeira vez, já que eu não entendia a proposta do jogo e nem se quer me dava o esforço. Tentei jogá-lo novamente, sendo atencioso e paciente. Acabou que eu zerei ele no mesmo dia! Há tempos um jogo não me prende assim, principalmente quando se trata de campanha. Os gráficos são lindíssimos. Reflexos, texturas,    Esse é o melhor remake que já vi!

    Não consegui finalizar o game pela primeira vez, já que eu não entendia a proposta do jogo e nem se quer me dava o esforço. Tentei jogá-lo novamente, sendo atencioso e paciente. Acabou que eu zerei ele no mesmo dia! Há tempos um jogo não me prende assim, principalmente quando se trata de campanha.

    Os gráficos são lindíssimos. Reflexos, texturas, modelo dos personagens, tudo aqui é muito bem feito, e o melhor: é incrivelmente otimizado. Meu setup empurrava +100fps em todos os momentos, e para não ter uma experiencia ruim no meu 144hz, travei em 100 e não tive problemas de fluidez pelo resto do game. Fluidez insana e nada de quedas!

    A gameplay é bem travada. Apenas atacamos com armas de fogo, exceto em situações de contato, e é esse mesmo o objetivo do jogo. Este survival horror fará com que economize sua munição ao máximo.

    O áudio é espetacular. Binaural funciona muito bem e a equipe de desenvolvimento deu muita atenção a detalhes que fazem toda a diferença pra quem joga no fone.    … Expand
  23. Babutto
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    I remember the day when Resident Evil 2 was released back then. But I never had a chance to finish the game, because I was too scared to play.

    This time I was an adult, I was ready, it was the remastered version. And for the first time in a decade, I found NOTHING to complain about. This game is a masterpiece. They simply followed the story, remastered the game with new graphics and    I remember the day when Resident Evil 2 was released back then. But I never had a chance to finish the game, because I was too scared to play.

    This time I was an adult, I was ready, it was the remastered version. And for the first time in a decade, I found NOTHING to complain about.

    This game is a masterpiece. They simply followed the story, remastered the game with new graphics and modern features like the following camera and so on.
    Good job. This is what I expect from the remastered games. If you doubt whether to experiment, just follow the old pattern. And you win.    … Expand
  24. elolugo
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Excellent remake. Captures everything good from the original. Keep it up capcom
  25. ShadowTarzan
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Game of the year of 2019 no doubts. Back to over the shoulder formula of RE 4-5-6 with the atmosphere of the first 3 games. Top.
  26. BENAN
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Once a masterpiece, always a masterpiece!!

    Capcom has really done it with this amazing masterpiece and have gained themselves the title of King of Remakes!! This game is absolutely what I could've asked for. It has got RE4's view that actually fits perfectly! This game is a must play for everybody!!!
  27. danielkun
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    This game is so awesome! I would have never thought that it could be brought into the current time so well. It did not lose it's flair from the end-90's, but it also doesn't feel outdated game-mechanic-wise. The sound and graphics are absolutely awesome, and the script is well-written and - from my memory - very close to the original. I've never felt nostalgia and was impressed at the sameThis game is so awesome! I would have never thought that it could be brought into the current time so well. It did not lose it's flair from the end-90's, but it also doesn't feel outdated game-mechanic-wise. The sound and graphics are absolutely awesome, and the script is well-written and - from my memory - very close to the original. I've never felt nostalgia and was impressed at the same time so much.… Expand
  28. Silent-Shadow
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    I am one of the RESIDENT EVIL series fans.
    I played Resident evil 2 (1998) and now i played this and i think this is so better than the main game.the graphics and gameplay and everything is so amazing.
  29. Sijun
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    I never played RE2 and was really looking forward to finally play it once it got this awesome remake.

    That being said, I enjoyed everything this game had to offer. The story, the characters, the action, the tension and the graphics. Everything is 10/10. Sadly, for me, it is a little short. I know I know, it comes from an era when games have been that way but still, I had hoped Capcom    I never played RE2 and was really looking forward to finally play it once it got this awesome remake.

    That being said, I enjoyed everything this game had to offer. The story, the characters, the action, the tension and the graphics. Everything is 10/10. Sadly, for me, it is a little short. I know I know, it comes from an era when games have been that way but still, I had hoped Capcom had added some additional content. The second run is never my style since I hate to replay games as soon as i finished them. I know it has some different parts and slightly different story but all in all it has a lot of the scenery recycled. To me, that is a downside but I can see why people like the different perspectives of the playthroughs.
    Other than that, I have no complains whatsoever. It was a really good game.    … Expand
  30. Shimmeywill
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    Much like RE:Remake, this title effectively captures the satisfaction of slowly and sequentially going through objectives and planning out your little adventures. Resource management in hardcore mode is also mostly enjoyable (although like previous games I always end up with too many resources by the end). Visuals and atmosphere aren't quite as gorgeous as RE:Remake but otherwise the gameMuch like RE:Remake, this title effectively captures the satisfaction of slowly and sequentially going through objectives and planning out your little adventures. Resource management in hardcore mode is also mostly enjoyable (although like previous games I always end up with too many resources by the end). Visuals and atmosphere aren't quite as gorgeous as RE:Remake but otherwise the game is pretty.
    Main issues, Mr X and the William are outrageously dull and annoying to deal with. Mr X is scary for a whole 3 seconds when he first shows up, after that he is just a time waster. None of the boss fights are tense, scary or challenging in a satisfying way. While these issues are fine during the first playthrough, they really hurt my motivation to finish my subsequent playthroughs, knowing these tedious affairs will be my reward for making it through the acts. Lacking boss fights has been an issue with RE games and this title doesn't rectify this unfortunately.    … 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
88
#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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