Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - Episode 1: Penal Colony

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. God is a Geek
    Feb 24, 2015
    85
    A surprisingly good return to the world of Resident Evil, that could pave the way for something rather special.
  2. Critical Hit
    Mar 2, 2015
    80
    A great start to what will hopefully result in a solid and memorable entry in the Resident Evil franchise. If the following episodes are as good as this one, I firmly believe it will be.
  3. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 4, 2015
    76
    The first episode of Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a survival horror game of the new age. Maybe not exactly as the genre used to be, but with respect to its roots.
  5. PC Games
    Feb 25, 2015
    74
    PC players only get a gutted version of Revelations 2. The missing co-op mode is inexcusable, though solo players won’t miss it and will instead enjoy the variety of the game’s four playable characters as well as the excellent raid mode.
  6. Eurogamer Poland
    Feb 27, 2015
    70
    Quite successful two-hour introduction to the pleasant, typically 'Resident' adventure. Plus: an interesting character switching option.
  7. SpazioGames
    Feb 25, 2015
    70
    Penal Colony confirms that the first Revelations was the right road to take. Good story, nice co-op system and the right pace make this first episode a demonstration that Capcom can overcome all its problems with the series, except the lack of real horror.
  8. PC Gamer
    Mar 2, 2015
    69
    A so-so start to this new series. The multiple character stuff is interesting, but weak shooting and bland environments let it down.
  9. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Mar 3, 2015
    68
    If you are a Resident Evil fan, you should consider playing Revelations 2: Episode One. Raid mode and story mode look fine, but doesn’t support online co-op (at least, until the episode 4 release).

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 89
  3. Negative: 17 out of 89
  1. kayudin78
    Feb 25, 2015
    8
    1-Frame rate stutters - really poor.Especially near the light sources.
    2-Mouse Cursor always visible.
    3-Pre-order artbook and soundtrack    1-Frame rate stutters - really poor.Especially near the light sources.
    2-Mouse Cursor always visible.
    3-Pre-order artbook and soundtrack selection missing -nothing in game folder.
    Was verifying game cache -still nothing .Preorder box set for hawe nothing(I remember ABT Wesker :) ) -GoooD!!!
    4-Steam cards banned.
    Good start!
    What are You doing guys all that time?
    Bravo Capcom!Bravissimo!!!

    Spec: Core i7 Quad @ 2.6GHz
    8 GB DDR RAM
    Nvidia GTX 660 2GB Driver 347.52 WHQL
    Win8.1 64-bit
    No Anti-virus
    Xbox 360 wireless gamepad

    Frame stutter regardless of graphics settings in-game.UNPLAYABLE
    RE HD/4/5/6/Revelations 1- working fine on the MAX settings.
    Bad score at lisy until patch!    … Full Review »
  2. Ambient_Malice
    Feb 27, 2015
    8
    Genuinely enjoyable so far. An interesting hybrid of RE6 and older RE titles. Use of prerendered video for some sections is a littleGenuinely enjoyable so far. An interesting hybrid of RE6 and older RE titles. Use of prerendered video for some sections is a little disappointing considering how much of RE6 was rendered in realtime. UI on PC is excellent. Performance is uneven, but Capcom have a good history when it comes to fixing their PC games post-release - especially Resident Evil titles.

    I'm aware the missing co-op may upset some, but as a solo player it doesn't concern me. I genuinely hope Capcom can work something out for players who want it, though.    … Full Review »
  3. Onlayx
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Really enjoyed this first episode, much closer to what resident evil once was rather than the Michael Bay explosion garbage 6 is. I thoughtReally enjoyed this first episode, much closer to what resident evil once was rather than the Michael Bay explosion garbage 6 is. I thought the beginning environments, despite what has been said, were actually quite refreshingly simple yet sinister at the same time. That is probably the best part of this game, there has been far less of the convoluted nonsense of recent RE games - the story thus far has been executed really well. It is also worth noting the graphics are not nearly as bad on a PC as they looked in the demo versions, they are not next-gen but they are definitely acceptable. I don't necessarily agree with Barry's new voice actor but his character is really good nonetheless, it feels like Barry and plays like him with his classic Magnum.
    I hope they can continue to deliver the sorts of tension, suspense and horror in this first episode into the others (the 'next time' did not look very good imo).
    I have experienced these frame drops and how they are 'unplayable' and I call out BS there, it is not 'unplayable' people are whining like they always do when a new RE game comes out. The frame rate drops were barely noticeable on my middle of the line rig (Nvidia GTX 760 - I5 2.6k (Quad core) processor). This nonsense about the cursor is also overinflated, it only appears outside of combat and unless you are deliberately picking up on it, it fades into the background (yes it shouldn't be there but it is not that big a deal, honestly)
    If you preferred old school resident evil horror then this is the game you should look at and hopefully invest in. Capcom needs to know this is the direction people want, good story telling with honest horror/survival themes which do not outstay their welcome.    … Full Review »
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