Resident Evil 2

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  1. bacchus_plays
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    An excellent remake overall. Great graphics and does a somewhat better justice to the original RE2. My only gripe is worse dialogue and voice acting, so so inventory layout with limited space and a quick ending, we're talking less than twenty seconds it seems. I will definitely pick this up when it drops in price but no way is it worth the whole $60. I really hope they do remake ResidentAn excellent remake overall. Great graphics and does a somewhat better justice to the original RE2. My only gripe is worse dialogue and voice acting, so so inventory layout with limited space and a quick ending, we're talking less than twenty seconds it seems. I will definitely pick this up when it drops in price but no way is it worth the whole $60. I really hope they do remake Resident Evil 3 at some point. The highlight of Resident Evil 2 is Mr. X chasing you and I could see Nemesis being really enjoyable.… Expand
  2. AndyJane
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Capcom have done a great job merging the old-school with the modern.

    Resident Evil 2 is a complete remake of the classic, and much-loved 1998 original. .RE2 retains the things many fans love such as inventory management, puzzles and use of key items, and largely keeps the gloriously silly story of the original game intact. Tank controls and static backdrops are gone, in favour of a    Capcom have done a great job merging the old-school with the modern.

    Resident Evil 2 is a complete remake of the classic, and much-loved 1998 original.

    .RE2 retains the things many fans love such as inventory management, puzzles and use of key items, and largely keeps the gloriously silly story of the original game intact. Tank controls and static backdrops are gone, in favour of a more modern third-person over-the-shoulder perspective. This makes combat more intuitive and adds to the immersion.

    Playing in the dark, with headphones or a good sound system helps create some truly tense moments, and the sound design is top notch. Often you can hear enemies before you can see them, sometimes on the floors above you, sometimes right around the corner - ready to strike!
    The audio/visual experience in RE2 is very polished and the game looks stunning, perhaps due to the use of Capcom's proprietary graphics engine, the RE Engine, which was first seen in Resident Evil 7. There were no noticeable drops in frame-rate or other graphical tech issues during my play through; the game ran solidly and smoothly at all times.

    RE2 gives you the option of two different protagonists, Leon or Claire, and depending on who you choose, certain locations and puzzles will be different, but not overtly so. Upon completing the game as one character, you can then play through the second character's campaign. The differences are not huge, but you get to see some more locations and play small sections as sub-characters, which helps flesh out the story.

    Combat is satisfying, with a variety of weapons to brutally dismember zombies and destroy the monsters lurking in the shadows, however it sometimes feels clunky and stilted. I found myself wishing for a button command which allowed me to dodge enemy attacks. Capcom have flirted with the idea of a dodge mechanism in the RE:Revelations spin off titles, to various degrees of success, and it would have made sense to include one in RE2, just to help the combat feel more free-flowing.

    RE2 is not a massive game and each campaign takes between 6-8 hours depending on how thoroughly you explore and which optional puzzles you choose to complete. Capcom have created an experience which is quality over quantity - it's a tight, slick, and well put together game, just don't expect it to be an 80 hour, open world time-sink; it is simply not that type of game, nor does it try to be.

    Overall, RE2 is an utterly fantastic and fun experience, despite some minor concerns. I don't regret paying full retail for it, and I think most Resident Evil fans will eat this up, like a zombie hound chewing on a rotting corpse!    … Expand
  3. StephenVincentG
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    It's so adorable to read the negative reviews. You can tell these are younger gamers who have been coddled and spoiled on endless lives, endless ammo, and enemies that are easily defeated. I have barely scratched the surface of this game, but I'm giving it a high rating to negate the crybabies. Resident Evil started a decline with 4. Now THIS is a Resident Evil game. Play on theIt's so adorable to read the negative reviews. You can tell these are younger gamers who have been coddled and spoiled on endless lives, endless ammo, and enemies that are easily defeated. I have barely scratched the surface of this game, but I'm giving it a high rating to negate the crybabies. Resident Evil started a decline with 4. Now THIS is a Resident Evil game. Play on the hardest difficulty if you want to know what a Resident Evil veteran likes.… Expand
  4. cvg
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Still in the game. Good but not perfect and I am not super fan of the whole franchise. However, IF you liked RE1 you will love this one.
  5. ElAlex742
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    This game is a **** monument. I say this while I'm listening the theme of the game ¨Collapse¨. A monument.
  6. kyriores
    Jan 30, 2019
    4
    Had to refund after 2 hours. It's an OK action-shooter but this game is by no means a worthy remake of the original RE2. First person view turns everything into a chore and removes any element of frustration that the weird camera angles and tank controls of the original introduced to the game (both of which were good things, strangely enough). Instead, you get the exact same modernized andHad to refund after 2 hours. It's an OK action-shooter but this game is by no means a worthy remake of the original RE2. First person view turns everything into a chore and removes any element of frustration that the weird camera angles and tank controls of the original introduced to the game (both of which were good things, strangely enough). Instead, you get the exact same modernized and streamlined gameplay that you will find in almost every other modern action-shooter. Meh.… Expand
  7. concert_tour
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    I was a child 20 years ago, I bought my Resident Evil 2 game disc with my pocket money, which left a deep impression on me. After 20 years, I can finally return to the Raccoon City. The game make the dark, wet, rotten Raccoon Police Department look like alive, the game flow is very smooth, the tight resources are just right, the young Leon and Claire are very cute. I love this game!
  8. Branderas
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing! I loved how detailed the environment is, you can always find something new when you play through the levels again. The sound editing is also truly terrifying!
  9. umbrastalker
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    absolutely amazing they brought back the original series Can't wait for Resident Evil 3. No horror game comes close to this right now besides Maybe Metro Last light, GOT 2019 hit us fast. It's not easy you'll die over and over and be afraid of what awaits you in that next room / hallway.
  10. phil_cobley
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    This is how you do a remake, everything about it was familiar but not so familiar that it felt like playing the exact same game. The sense of nostalgia that I got whilst exploring the different locations was wonderful. This remake should set the standard for how remakes are made in the future. The controls are simple, the graphics are amazing and the subtle changes to the storyline areThis is how you do a remake, everything about it was familiar but not so familiar that it felt like playing the exact same game. The sense of nostalgia that I got whilst exploring the different locations was wonderful. This remake should set the standard for how remakes are made in the future. The controls are simple, the graphics are amazing and the subtle changes to the storyline are appreciated. I know I will continue to enjoy this game on the number of run throughs that I am bound to have. Well done Capcom!… Expand
  11. wesker2012
    Jan 29, 2019
    8
    RE2Remake streamlines the series and focuses emphasis on great gameplay over story. They nailed the gameplay that the classics had while making some slight streamlined improvements. The gameplay is constantly fun and moves at a brisk pace. The tension and atmosphere was great. The enemies and bosses were fun to fight. The cons of the game was that the 2nd campaign was very similar toRE2Remake streamlines the series and focuses emphasis on great gameplay over story. They nailed the gameplay that the classics had while making some slight streamlined improvements. The gameplay is constantly fun and moves at a brisk pace. The tension and atmosphere was great. The enemies and bosses were fun to fight. The cons of the game was that the 2nd campaign was very similar to the first. So the second time around wasn't as fun as playing the first campaign. The music was also missing from the game most of the time. The original RE2 had one of the best soundtracks and it was sad that it wasn't in the remake unless you bought it for extra. I hope they continue with this horror route for the future games. It was great to play some classic Resident Evil. I think they could improve in some aspects though. The campaigns didn't feel like a full story and the game felt a bit rushed towards the end. The separate campaigns hardly intertwined also. I had a lot of fun with the game though since I'm a big fan of the classic games.… Expand
  12. egoBorder
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Absolutely a must-play. This game is much better than it has any right to be. A spooky, puzzly game that delivers on the action. And it manages to both evoke the classic Resident Evil games while feeling properly modern. Seriously: a book could be filled with the tiny design decisions that must have gone into balancing this remake perfectly, but given how many people seem to agree withAbsolutely a must-play. This game is much better than it has any right to be. A spooky, puzzly game that delivers on the action. And it manages to both evoke the classic Resident Evil games while feeling properly modern. Seriously: a book could be filled with the tiny design decisions that must have gone into balancing this remake perfectly, but given how many people seem to agree with me it's probably redundant to go into any detail here. Stop reading this and go play the game!… Expand
  13. MorganKaines
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    As an old player, who was 12 when first playing RE1 and RE2 back in the day, I was worried about this remake, thinking "it wouldn't be as it was". And it wasn't, not completely. However, the characters feels genuine and as I remember them, some of the more epic moments has been kept in like I remembered them and the storyline is, albeit built up more, pretty much as I remember it. WhereAs an old player, who was 12 when first playing RE1 and RE2 back in the day, I was worried about this remake, thinking "it wouldn't be as it was". And it wasn't, not completely. However, the characters feels genuine and as I remember them, some of the more epic moments has been kept in like I remembered them and the storyline is, albeit built up more, pretty much as I remember it. Where they've made changes, they've put in alternative scenes, like changing the first licker meeting to a different location or made it play out a bit differently; while yet still having the "feel of the moment" be preserved. I still remember that mind-numbing horror from first seeing the licker, and I felt it again now; to an even greater degree because they have somehow managed to make lickers feel even more bloody terrifying than they were! They're bigger, faster and a genuine threat that makes you hesitate to take them on even if you need to for the one reason or the other. The zombies, you can still run circles around them, for the most part, but they are really pesky and tend to get back up again. So seeing a hallway with 2 or more of them still cause a big lump in my throat, because like the original, ammo is scarce, health items are scarce; and you constantly have to be watchful of how much you spend needlessly.

    I can't comment on much more without spoiling, but that's the essence of it. Somehow, they have recreated the "scares" and amplified them! RE2 RM is an absolutely terrifying game to play at times; and there are moments where you think you're safe, just to turn around and see something that makes your heart pretty much explode. I don't know how many times I started swearing at the screen, cause something scared the living you know what out of me. And I'm not that easy to scare, to be honest, having been a horror movie/-games fan for many years.

    And it does a good job of making sure you get the kind of game experience you want. If you like it rough, there's hard-core mode. If you're on the squeamish side, there's an easy mode. And if you think maybe you just wanna go the middle way, there's that option too. Another thing I really liked was that you can choose your controller set; alternative buttons for various actions. The default button for the running toggle is the R3 (stick) which is rough on my thumb which tends to get inflamed. I could switch the controller set to one where the run toggle was on R1 instead, which is much easier on my hands. So albeit giving you a hard core horrifying experience; the game mechanics themselves are user friendly and gives a lot of options so that you can play the game in a way that's comfortable for you and gives you the kind of experience you want.

    Last things; this game, is possibly the most gorgeous game I have seen in a long, long time! Sure, it's bloody and full of gore, but man those graphics are absolutely amazing from the scenery to the facial animations of the characters. And the atmosphere, created by the eerie music, weird scary noises and the flickering lights here and there; its brutal and ingenious all at the same time. I can't even begin to say how impressed I was by how they've built this fantastic horror play box. There's some serious effort that's been put in and every facet of the game is so incredibly well done.

    For me, who was worried when the details of the game started coming out, I can't say anything else than that they really positively surprised me in the end. It's an easy 10/10 for me; and I am so happy that they did such an amazing job with it, considering I've been waiting 5 years for this game to finally show up, after they announced it was in the works. Must be five years now, no? I waited before that too, but the point is; this old timer is very happy with the end result! And even though Claire and Leon looks younger, it makes sense that they do since they are actually supposed to be quite young and looked perhaps a bit too old for their actual age in the older games. Ada was portrayed pretty well too, although she looks more Asian/white than actual Asian. Imagine a Kristin Kreuk, only maybe a bit less sweet and with a bit more bite.

    I babble. 10/10 guys. Highly recommended if you like scaring yourself silly, hehe. And it works for both old timers like me and the new crowd, I'd imagine, as it tells the story well and stands on its own feet.    … Expand
  14. Stalgren
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    An excellent remake

    It makes enough changes to keep things fresh while still feeling very faithful to the original, and the shift to the more action oriented over the shoulder view doesn't make things any less tense or difficult as ammo management and avoiding unnecessary fights are still very much needed for survival. As cliche as it is to say, I honestly think this is a game that both    An excellent remake

    It makes enough changes to keep things fresh while still feeling very faithful to the original, and the shift to the more action oriented over the shoulder view doesn't make things any less tense or difficult as ammo management and avoiding unnecessary fights are still very much needed for survival. As cliche as it is to say, I honestly think this is a game that both old and new fans of Resident Evil can enjoy.

    If Capcom decides to remake Resident Evil 3 as well, if it's like this one then I would be more than optimistic for it's outcome.    … Expand
  15. SargeX
    Jan 29, 2019
    0
    The game has been so.. altered in comparison with the original, that obviously it can no longer be considered a REMAKE, but a Reboot & that was not promised in 2015 by CAPCOM; Basically.., it's just another RE4, with a RE2 skin & mixed with elements of games like DOOM!
  16. Rorenado
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Resident Evil 2 is the remake fans of the game and series have been looking for. There is so much that is done right with this iteration of RE2. Lighting and the OTS perspective add an eerie dimension to once familiar haunting grounds. New players and old will be thrilled and chilled with the additions to the game.

    The classic modes, such as 2nd scenarios, The 4th Survivor, and The Tofu Survivor are still there. New unlockables are available, too, such as art, models, and some nice secrets for hardcore (not necessarily the hardcore mode) players. And Capcom is planning on adding Ghost Survivors for free on February 15th, which will add another mode to the game, so this game is just packed to the gills with content without any of them feeling bloated.

    Much of the game has been cleaned up to reduce the amount of drag in the game. As well as this, the survival horror aspects of the first 3 games are brought back in a wonderful. You're encouraged to not waste bullets on every zombie, though a skilled player can still take down every enemy with no real issues. Many of the set piece fights are changed up to keep players on their toes, including old RE2 players familiar with every aspect of the original game. What's also nice is that the story is allowed to unravel a little less rigidly. You're given no pretext about Umbrella until later in the game.

    This game really sets a high mark for game remakes, and I hope that Capcom will at least follow up with RE3: Nemesis, which is also due for an overhaul for modern generations.    … Expand
  17. ali91
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    I wasn't a fan for the original 1998 Resident Evil 2. I was a big fan of Resident Evil 3 Nemesis. But the guys at Capcom did a phenomenal job in remaking this game. It became my favorite Resident Evil game of all time. When you play it you really can't think of anything that could have been better. The gameplay, the story, the graphics and basically everything is crafted to excellence.I wasn't a fan for the original 1998 Resident Evil 2. I was a big fan of Resident Evil 3 Nemesis. But the guys at Capcom did a phenomenal job in remaking this game. It became my favorite Resident Evil game of all time. When you play it you really can't think of anything that could have been better. The gameplay, the story, the graphics and basically everything is crafted to excellence. Kudos Capcom, I hope one day we can see Resident Evil 3 remake with such passion.… Expand
  18. Vetalja83
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This is how you remake everyones favorite classic ladies and gentelmen!!!Bravo Capcom!!!!!
  19. Skyrimisgreat
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    As someone who's never played the original Resident Evil 2, this is probably one of my favorite games of this generation. It comes so close to being perfect; The only lack luster aspects of the game are the somewhat underwhelming story and characters, but it still makes for an engaging enough plot with decent enough characters to keep you invested and care. The true nature of thisAs someone who's never played the original Resident Evil 2, this is probably one of my favorite games of this generation. It comes so close to being perfect; The only lack luster aspects of the game are the somewhat underwhelming story and characters, but it still makes for an engaging enough plot with decent enough characters to keep you invested and care. The true nature of this masterpiece is the atmosphere, it's level design, the amazingly well rendered and animated monsters, and the sense of desperation as you try to survive with the limited resources that you have. Despite enemies getting somewhat repetitive over halfway through the game, they always manage to be unpredictable and creepy till the end. The true star of the show is mr. X, stalking you from Corridor to corridor with this heavy, loud, echoing steps, vibrating throughout shafts and wooden planks of hallways and rooms. The survival elements are great and well-balanced. Resource Management comes down to organization, Scavenging, crafting, and making sure that you're always prepared at any moment. If you're not, be prepared for hell or likely even death. The amount of content here is fantastic. You can play as either Leon or Claire in two different playthroughs, using different weapons as well as having different story moments and different characters you encounter and play as. As well as there being different modes like the fourth Survivor, second scenarios, costumes, concept art, character models and hardcore mode, and more. This game is fantastic; I wholeheartedly recommend that you buy this game if you love survival horror.… Expand
  20. Paulo969
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Serio candidato a jogo do ano.....e ainda estamos em Janeiro. Excelente ver a Capcom voltar a fazer classicos. Absolutamente incrivel. Agora vamos fazer uma petiçao para RE3.
  21. dantah
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    what a amazing game!! it is very fun!! and scary!! Please do remake for RE 3.
  22. LinKueiAvenger
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    The Best Resident Evil game that i have played in a long time. Id Even go as far as to say that its way better then the original. Capcom has done a fantastic job with this title. And it helps that there are (So Far) No micros and There giving us free Dlc in February. Im Gonna Say this now This will Probably be my Game of the Year.
  23. Izoky
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    На сегодняшний день это не только лучший ремейк в индустрии, но и лучший Resident Evil со времён четвёртой части. Геймплейно это смесь 2,4 и 7 частей серии, без какого-либо новаторства, но исполнение едва ли не образцовое. В сравнении с оригинальной игрой - наполнения, диалогов, да и геймплея здесь всё таки меньше. Не смотря на то, что итоговый продукт выглядит великолепно, не покидаетНа сегодняшний день это не только лучший ремейк в индустрии, но и лучший Resident Evil со времён четвёртой части. Геймплейно это смесь 2,4 и 7 частей серии, без какого-либо новаторства, но исполнение едва ли не образцовое. В сравнении с оригинальной игрой - наполнения, диалогов, да и геймплея здесь всё таки меньше. Не смотря на то, что итоговый продукт выглядит великолепно, не покидает ощущение, что с разработкой и релизом очень торопились, как будто что-то было упущено. Что касается персонажей — Леон просто потрясающий, тот самый Леон, которого мы заслуживаем, Леон здесь — это бьющий ключом энтузиазм, молодость и наивность, хочет спасти всех и каждого, умён и оптимистичен. Лично на мой взгляд, Леон это сердце данной игры, живое и искреннее. И очень жаль, что игра, до неприличного, короткая (проходится за 8 часов в среднем). Далее Клэр — уже лучше, но снова провал, совершенно не похожа на каноничный образ, какой-то совершенно неуместный большой зад и немного колхозная мимика лица. Нет, это не Клэр, но всё таки лучше, чем то отвратительно ужасное воплощение из Revelation 2. Лучшее что было с Клэр, это Resident Evil 2 и Degeneration и кажется на этом Клэр можно смело хоронить, так как попытки Capcom сделать из Клэр жертву в угоду феминистических движений выглядят крайне удручающе. Что касается Ады — как всегда великолепно, да ещё на фоне с местной Клэр, Ада выглядит вдвойне прекрасней. Вообще Ада у Capcom всегда получается совершенно одинаковой внешне (что в случае с её внешностью идет только в плюс). По итогу можно сказать, что игра получилась действительно отличная, не идеальная (идеальных не бывает), но за потрясающе исполненного Леона, готов закрыть глаза на очень короткую продолжительность и в очередной раз провальную Клэр. И думаю успех Resident Evil 2 Remake не оставляет сомнений относительно ремейка третьей части.… Expand
  24. WackyJaber
    Jan 28, 2019
    7
    Resident Evil 2 remake is a game that very clearly wants to appeal to fans of the old classic games, and fans of the newer more actions oriented over the shoulder shooter fans started with RE4. Is it a perfect marriage? Or does it make the mistake of trying to appeal to everyone and thusly appeal to no one. I don't want to seem pretentious so I'm just gonna lay all my cards out on theResident Evil 2 remake is a game that very clearly wants to appeal to fans of the old classic games, and fans of the newer more actions oriented over the shoulder shooter fans started with RE4. Is it a perfect marriage? Or does it make the mistake of trying to appeal to everyone and thusly appeal to no one. I don't want to seem pretentious so I'm just gonna lay all my cards out on the table and say I don't think it was a great idea trying to do both. Shooting enemies in the game is unsatisfying. Every enemy is very bullet spongy, because the designers clearly wanted the player to not be able to kill every enemy they come across. So very obviously they wanted players to get used to playing something like REmake 1 where you planned you route, learn to juke zombies, and speedrun as fast as you can to the finish by learning the layout. This should have been fixed camera like the classics in my opinion because the third person camera lends itself to action but the gameplay doesn't. The good thing about the action oriented RE games is that the combat in those games are fun on their own and you could play those games just for that and it would be a satisfying experience. Combat in RE2make is very not fun. You're supposed to avoid combat at all costs if you can. The meta of the game is just avoid all enemies and sprint to the finish which makes the replay value of the game very diminished after you learn how to do this. I completed the game twice on Standard, then twice on Professional, then did the 4th survivor plus Tofu Survivor before I wrote this review.… Expand
  25. FeiXenogears
    Jan 28, 2019
    8
    The game is really good and a major step in the right direction for the franchise, the only issues is that both campaigns are pretty much the same thing and Claire's face could have been better looking. I hope they add some free DLC side stories to add more value to the game, the story and game play are both well done along with the music/sound effects and the enemies are also well done.The game is really good and a major step in the right direction for the franchise, the only issues is that both campaigns are pretty much the same thing and Claire's face could have been better looking. I hope they add some free DLC side stories to add more value to the game, the story and game play are both well done along with the music/sound effects and the enemies are also well done. Only two issues are the campaigns are the same and the minor issue of Claire's face.… Expand
  26. Boyrex
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    I'm fan of resident evil series since REs for ps1. I liked of RE 4, 5 and a little of 6 and 7 too, but at this remake finally Capcom hits well: this is the re that every fan wanted to have for many years.
    This is a Masterpiece, all is like RE 2 original, but feels like a new and sweet environment.
    And for longtime fans: buy the original soundtrack. The direction of playing the original    I'm fan of resident evil series since REs for ps1. I liked of RE 4, 5 and a little of 6 and 7 too, but at this remake finally Capcom hits well: this is the re that every fan wanted to have for many years.
    This is a Masterpiece, all is like RE 2 original, but feels like a new and sweet environment.

    And for longtime fans: buy the original soundtrack. The direction of playing the original game increases and much to nostaugia. Required.

    Game of the year, for sure.

    Congratulations Capcom. Keep it up.    … Expand
  27. rachro23
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    I never played the original or any in the Resident Evil series so this was my first and it was an awesome experience. It took me about eight and a half hours to complete Leon’s campaign. The graphics are gorgeous, the blood and gore looked so good. The audio is fantastic, very eerie, hearing the Tyrant’s footsteps coming from all around me was terrifying. Enemies are very scary especiallyI never played the original or any in the Resident Evil series so this was my first and it was an awesome experience. It took me about eight and a half hours to complete Leon’s campaign. The graphics are gorgeous, the blood and gore looked so good. The audio is fantastic, very eerie, hearing the Tyrant’s footsteps coming from all around me was terrifying. Enemies are very scary especially the lickers, having to be very quite made for some intense moments. Puzzles were not too hard so it wasn’t a pain to get from one mission to the next. Story was also compelling which was icing on the cake. Capcom did an amazing job with this game, so worth the money!… Expand
  28. herManuko
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Ecelente juego que los nintenfermos switchteros no podran jugar, me alegra tenerla en mi grandiosa xbox one x. Por que estoy aqui? facil, los nintenfermos solo vienen hasta aca a echar pestes de sus cartones ALa
  29. Shirou
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Capcom really know what they did, they turned a brilliant game into another brilliant game. I enjoy every second I play, and the experience is absolutely amazing. I love what they do and of course I keep waiting for another resident evil.
  30. robertoflames
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Still surprised on how much this game has to offer. This game gets you at the edge of your seat most of the time. Remember when 5 zombies could still not be a threat, this time I pray on not finding more than one in a room. Love the feel, love the tension. This is the resident evil that I love.
  31. Surfin_Iriwn
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Great return to oldschool Resident Evil style. A Must Play for fans of the classic titles.
  32. Zurce
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Este juego es la demostración de que quien hizo lo mejor hace 20 años puede volver a traérnoslo y producir las mismas sensaciones que en aquella época, una obra maestra y un clásico instantáneo.
  33. s1bryant019
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    It is rare for a game to transcend all hype into sheer gaming bliss. I am a RE fanboy and to keep my rant here tight and concise, this is gaming perfection in my mind. Mr. X is sheer terror incarnate, the puzzles are streamlined with a delicate balance of old school inventory management, limited ammo, speed running capabilities, tension/survival horror, and added story beats. The remakeIt is rare for a game to transcend all hype into sheer gaming bliss. I am a RE fanboy and to keep my rant here tight and concise, this is gaming perfection in my mind. Mr. X is sheer terror incarnate, the puzzles are streamlined with a delicate balance of old school inventory management, limited ammo, speed running capabilities, tension/survival horror, and added story beats. The remake damn near made me cry at certain points with its updated and emotional portrayal of the chaos. Adding a more profound emotional impact of everything that is happening to Claire, Leon and other survivors during the city collapse only make the fears of every encounter all that more freighting.

    I have beaten it twice since its release and plan to play even more over the next 20 years. Indeed a classic and early GOTY contender.    … Expand
  34. MakeitBetter
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Survival horror at its best (as long as you play on hard first playthrough)
  35. clammy8383
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Yes Yes and Hell Yes. 20 years and you are finally here. Even as a remake it sets a new bar what these type of games should be.
  36. Jarhead335
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Someone should explain to the Raccoon City Police Department that it is highly inefficient to require 6 different kinds of keys to access all the various wings in their building.

    9/10
  37. sp00kym0053
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    I didn't know it, but I've been waiting 20 years for this game. It looks beautiful and runs smooth. It respects the source game without being a slave to it. The zombies are slow and shambling, but their tenacity and the narrow areas make them a genuine threat. Ammo is scarce but the weapons are ludicrously satisfying, knocking meaty chunks out of the undead so even when they get up againI didn't know it, but I've been waiting 20 years for this game. It looks beautiful and runs smooth. It respects the source game without being a slave to it. The zombies are slow and shambling, but their tenacity and the narrow areas make them a genuine threat. Ammo is scarce but the weapons are ludicrously satisfying, knocking meaty chunks out of the undead so even when they get up again (and again) they still don't feel like bullet-sponges. The voice acting is surprisingly good and the ambient dialogue is a nice addition. The puzzles are straightforward enough, and while the map automatically marking when a room still has secrets to give up can feel like cheating sometimes there's no denying it comes in handy.… Expand
  38. YEAHHHHHH
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    issssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss amaaaaaaaaaazingggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  39. Edgard86
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Serei parcial, pois esse game eu considero o melhor Resident Evil e um dos melhores jogos do PS1 na época,... Pois bem, esse remake está maravilhoso, ao mesmo tempo q trás inovações, trás nostalgia com e o sonho q todos tínhamos de ver a RPD em uma nova perceptiva.
    Prós: Fidelidade ao terror do original, gráfico lindo, ambientação única q te trás imersão o tempo todo, Jogabilidade    Serei parcial, pois esse game eu considero o melhor Resident Evil e um dos melhores jogos do PS1 na época,... Pois bem, esse remake está maravilhoso, ao mesmo tempo q trás inovações, trás nostalgia com e o sonho q todos tínhamos de ver a RPD em uma nova perceptiva.
    Prós: Fidelidade ao terror do original, gráfico lindo, ambientação única q te trás imersão o tempo todo, Jogabilidade ótima..

    Contras: Parte da Ada é muito sem graça, puzzles repetitivos, arma dela de alta tecnologia e ''hackeamento'' não combina com o jogo e parte curta - Trilha sonora original estar só disponível na versão deluxe é maldade. Bola fora da Capcom..

    Talvez seja meu melhor jogo da geração, estou pensando sobre isso, pois o trono é do Bloodborne.
    GamerTag do meu jogo: Edgard 86 - Xbox one X    … Expand
  40. yeahhhhhhh34
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    issssssssssssssssssss amazingggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg gameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee forrrrrrrrrrrr everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  41. Kyrone
    Jan 28, 2019
    8
    Just shy of greatness.

    Pros: Great atmosphere, enemy design, music and the layout of the first and third part of the game are brilliant. The survival aspect from the old games is well translated into a modern game, without feeling too restrictive for the character's movement & aiming. Graphics & voice-acting/ dialoges are also up to modern standards, and the latter are less cheesy than    Just shy of greatness.

    Pros: Great atmosphere, enemy design, music and the layout of the first and third part of the game are brilliant.
    The survival aspect from the old games is well translated into a modern game, without feeling too restrictive for the character's movement & aiming. Graphics & voice-acting/ dialoges are also up to modern standards, and the latter are less cheesy than in the original.

    Cons: The different story lines... don't fit together at all. I was expecting the A & B stories to be intertwined and complement each other. However, this isn't the case, the plot of those supposedly different stories don't align, they are more or less the same, but with different characters & weapons. Weirdly enough, certain enemies have a completely different fate depending on which story you chose - which makes no sense and feels like this aspect has either been rushed and/or not been cared about. The old games were much better in this regard, and I can't help but think that if Shinki Mikami still worked for Capcom, he would never have let such an obvious flaw come into the game.

    This is my biggest issue with the game, and the reason why I can't give it more than 8/10.    … Expand
  42. fineltooooo
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    incredible videogame, is a masterpice ...... beautifull game, the bestttttt gamee for ever in my lifee is ommmmmmmmmmmmgggggggggggggggggggggg omggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  43. LeonardoSF90
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mesmo com um enredo um pouco superficial, esse é um dos melhores games de TODOS OS TEMPOS! Talvez o melhor do gênero até hoje. Assim eu acho! Restaurou aquela minha vontade de passar horas jogando pela madrugada. Obrigado CAPCOM e que venha o Remake do 3º.… Expand
  44. Mrcool1989
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Bought this wonderful game yesterday (should have pre-ordered by the way). Play from 5pm to damn near 10pm very addictive. I want to go home and kill more zombies, but school work calls.
  45. GrayFox85
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    As a long time fan who played and enjoyed the original at release, this remake is the definition on how remakes should be. It captured the intense environment of RE as never before. This is a RE game that actually scared me and made me feel pressure in certain parts which is what i need from a survival horror game.
    The engine used (RE ENGINE) has been improved from RE7 and the new camera    As a long time fan who played and enjoyed the original at release, this remake is the definition on how remakes should be. It captured the intense environment of RE as never before. This is a RE game that actually scared me and made me feel pressure in certain parts which is what i need from a survival horror game.
    The engine used (RE ENGINE) has been improved from RE7 and the new camera angels works almost perfectly (few spots where a bit awkward).
    The re-imagination of the RE2 story is perfect, as a fan of the lore i couldn't be happier.
    The game is lengthy enough to enjoy it but not long enough to discourage second breakthroughs.
    New comers to the series will enjoy it as much as older fans, this game combines the best of being a huge fan-service to the original and offering new perspective to new comers.
    It plays great, it looks great and its scary.
    If you're a fan of the above mentioned; this game is a MUST.    … Expand
  46. AsaZimbabwe
    Jan 28, 2019
    7
    This is a high quality remake for certain. It looks great, it has fantastic atmosphere, and it handles really well. However, the fresh coat of paint can't save it from decades-old level design. Although it is pretty clever, it can feel like more of a chore to complete than a game to enjoy playing. You will search for the lever that unlocks the handle to get the key to find the part thatThis is a high quality remake for certain. It looks great, it has fantastic atmosphere, and it handles really well. However, the fresh coat of paint can't save it from decades-old level design. Although it is pretty clever, it can feel like more of a chore to complete than a game to enjoy playing. You will search for the lever that unlocks the handle to get the key to find the part that opens the safe under a bookshelf that has the card reader to turn the statue to get the ID that unlocks the chess piece----ad nauseam! Then do it all again in the sewer! Running in circles for endless map puzzle fetch quests can get old fast in such confined quarters. A few satisfying ah-ha! moments have you unlocking a vital shortcut back to earlier areas, powering up weapons, and of course, blasting a few dozen zombies along the way is great; but the lovingly implemented improvements don't best the tedium still at this game's core. You could rent & finish this in a day or two. And Re4 is still much more fun to play at a fraction of the price.… Expand
  47. Jsanscrainte
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    I couldn't have imagined it would be this good. It's the perfect reboot of RE2. Perfect!
  48. Brownbelt2018
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    This is way better than RDR, and it should be no.1. There are no F*ck arounds in this game, no loot boxes and other rubbish, just blowing the f*ck out of zombies, it is pretty challenging, therefore the sense of accomplishment from finding key items needed to progress through the game is certainly there. The cutscenes so far are short and sweet, you actually get to play the game, notThis is way better than RDR, and it should be no.1. There are no F*ck arounds in this game, no loot boxes and other rubbish, just blowing the f*ck out of zombies, it is pretty challenging, therefore the sense of accomplishment from finding key items needed to progress through the game is certainly there. The cutscenes so far are short and sweet, you actually get to play the game, not listen to some lame f*cking story. Graphics are pretty good and gameplay mechanics are excellent. For sure this will keep me going until Days Gone and Dying Light 2 are released.… Expand
  49. SileSixEcho
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    This is a perfect remake of a great game. Honestly, if you ever cared just a tiny bit about RE, this will deeply satisfy you. They did a stellar job converting the original feeling to a modern age. RE4 Controls work perfectly and the visuals are downright stunning. Love it.
  50. kibowman
    Jan 27, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 2 remake is a promise delivered. If you love the original, you'll love this one.
  51. shahin10
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Actually this is the best horror game witch a played. so much enjoyable. Thanks Capcom.
  52. JackieChangCZH
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    First of all , I hate horror games ! However , I beat RE2 with horror and satisfaction , Finally I'd like give it a 10/10
  53. easterfields
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Thank you Capcom! In a world where things we once loved are being "rebooted" and destroyed along with pounded into the ground, Capcom has done something here truly special. They have brought a classic into the modern age all while maintaining what made it special and yet improving it in ways I didn't think would be possible. AND most importantly, they placed the fans first! Disney andThank you Capcom! In a world where things we once loved are being "rebooted" and destroyed along with pounded into the ground, Capcom has done something here truly special. They have brought a classic into the modern age all while maintaining what made it special and yet improving it in ways I didn't think would be possible. AND most importantly, they placed the fans first! Disney and pretty much every other company out there (in film, music, television and video games) should take notes and study from this. In fact, send interns to Capcom to learn how to do things right. Resident Evil 2 is simply a masterpiece in every regard. So happy I'm able to witness this.… Expand
  54. Aleco
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    The game is legend. Superb gameplay. Excellently balanced. It keeps your tension up almost all the time. The use of sound to keep you p****** in your pants is remarkable. You are going to hate the game for what it does to you, but you will love it, nonetheless. Hardcore is hard but very enjoyable. Standard… not much easier if you are doing ‘too well’ as game adjusts automatically theThe game is legend. Superb gameplay. Excellently balanced. It keeps your tension up almost all the time. The use of sound to keep you p****** in your pants is remarkable. You are going to hate the game for what it does to you, but you will love it, nonetheless. Hardcore is hard but very enjoyable. Standard… not much easier if you are doing ‘too well’ as game adjusts automatically the difficulty (zombies start moonwalking, covering their head with shoulders or back while walking towards you, dancing around your aim and troll you, and take a many, many headshots to die, and even when dead, maybe they will feel like coming back to file). The aiming system and tanking zombies are a gameplay pillar as this is what prevents you from rushing everything and ruining the experience of a Survivor Horror. Passing by zombies is very dangerous as they will jump on right away if you are within reach. Despite all that, you will love it, and will look towards getting your revenge by coming back at them after finishing game in time with infinite ammo. Graphics and animations are best of the best. Oh my if the keep doing future games with such mastery like this one.… Expand
  55. rafaelgosil
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    This is my 1st review at Metacritic.com and I've registered just to say:

    BUY IT, MASTERPIECE, this remember my childhood, the perfection in details, the sound is SUPERB, (Spoiler: MR X footprint sound, playing in a 5.1 system is totally AMAZING), the environment sound respecting each room is insane, I've been feeling the real zombie apocalypse Resident Evil Remake 1 was the best    This is my 1st review at Metacritic.com and I've registered just to say:

    BUY IT, MASTERPIECE, this remember my childhood, the perfection in details, the sound is SUPERB, (Spoiler: MR X footprint sound, playing in a 5.1 system is totally AMAZING), the environment sound respecting each room is insane, I've been feeling the real zombie apocalypse

    Resident Evil Remake 1 was the best until now however RE 2 Remake is better!No loading time, the atmosphere, the details! Thank you Capcom to hear your fans    … Expand
  56. Silver2299
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Game of the year no doubt this game is so perfect :D
    This is how you do a remake respecting the original and making it better
  57. HobusTobu
    Jan 27, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Played on PC and PS4 Pro)
    From start to finish, Resident Evil 2 is a challenging love letter to the game it heralds from. Its progenitor was a flagship title in the horror genre, being a sequel itself to the wildly successful Resident Evil. This time around, we're treated to a re imagined version of the classic game in stunning visuals punctuated by the RE Engine, first used in 2017's Resident Evil 7.
    I don't need to accquaint anybody with the story beats, so rather here's the rundown of the gameplay: You'll start the game with one weapon and eight inventory slots regardless of which character you choose. Both will start with a modest handgun and one clip of ammunition. After you get introduced to the game proper you will be forced to fight, and avoid deadly zombies, mutants and scientific abominations, all the while collecting upgrades such as hip pouches, weapon upgrades etc. There's little downtime during this game. Which could come as a disappointment for those who enjoyed Resident Evil 7's beautiful balance between tension and brain teasers. Depending on your preference, Leon's story will be far more leaning on the Tension, with very little room to breathe after you near the mid game. Claire's story on the otherhand is very generous with ammunition, healing herbs, and everything you could want and focuses more on careful inventory management and knowledge of the area to optimize your backtracking.
    That said, a note to anyone playing this game for the first time: The first 3 acts of the game are not an action adventure title like Resident Evil 4. If you try to shoot and knife every enemy you see- you will run out of ammunition and your knife will break. Your enemies will quickly feel overwhelming as a result. However- every enemy in the game can be dodged and avoided. It is possible to beat the game without sustaining any damage, though it is difficult and requires a knowledge of the enemy behaviors and patterns.
    Which brings me to my next portion of this review which will contain spoilers. You are warned.

    The famous Mr. X or Tyrant, or T-00 of Resident Evil 2 is back. And he's beautiful. And he's broken. During my three playthroughs I found that Tyrant is actually quite an enjoyable mechanic after a time. However, he does come with a few problems. Tyrant is unkillable, which for most Resident Evil fans is fine, invincible enemies that you avoid are a staple of the series. (Well, for half of the series.)
    Tyrant will skulk around the Police Department searching for witnesses of the Raccoon City Zombie pandemic and proceed to violently eliminate them. This time around Tyrant relies on various cues to find where you are. However- it does seem, I've had an issue as have several others where Tyrant will teleport to rooms he couldn't reasonably be in. For example (The common one) appears to be that he'll enter west office and appear at the door at the top of the ladder in the library should you attempt to move the bookcases. Keep in mind that this is not scripted and on my other playthrough this did not happen. So it could be a common bug that will be patched out later. However, playing on large room dynamic sound from my TV display did result in some confusing chases involving tyrant. The sound would appear to suggest that tyrant is in the next room, only to find that he's possibly in a room below me or above me, with no indication of which is which. Facing the direction of Tyrant does not improve the situation. This is likewise unintentional, or mitigated by more expensive sound setups than I usually use for gaming. After several runs of the game, you begin to recognize enemy patters and it becomes less scary, and moreso fun to run around- ducking and weaving enemies, solving puzzles and beating bosses with no damage. And it seems like the game is meant to reward you with dozens and dozens of unlockables such as alternate costumes, new game modes, a 3D model gallery (complete with usually 1 to 3 animations that you can preview), fun weapons such as a Samurai Sword. There's a lot to enjoy in Resident Evil 2 remake. My short list of two gripes versus an outstanding game full of atmosphere is the reason I'd rate it so highly.
    In closing, I'd like to point out the sound design. It's nothing to brag about by today's standards, but it does successfully evoke the sounds of the original game, and I believe that was the intention. The music underpins the entire moment to moment action. Those disappointed by it should politely raise their volume a little bit. The music is atmospheric, unnerving at times, and in truly safe areas, it releases tension and I'm sure improves your mood. The entire game experience was accented by strange sounds of wheezing air compressors, interval ticks, and dissonant synthesizers. It's a 90's game, in a beautiful new package. 9/10. (Don't pirate by the way- the game is worth it.)    … Expand
  58. JohnRyan
    Jan 27, 2019
    8
    Pretty hard to screw up a Resident Evil 2 remake and for the most part they didn't but the cut content from the original is pretty unforgivable and unnecessary
  59. Musmuljica
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    That's why I bought PS4. It was the best game on PS1 and very best on PS4! Thanks.....
  60. raul10murillo
    Jan 27, 2019
    0
    No me ha gustado, es como si ya hubiera jugado a este juego 100 veces, el gameplay es lo visto en miles de juegos solo que con mecanicas resident evil, tmb muy vistas en la saga, innovacion 0, muy decepcionado.
  61. claptrap
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Well done Capcom. This is what we want!!

    Great graphics, 60FPS on PS4 Pro, addicting gameplay, the sound is amazing and the deluxe edition lets you switch the music to the original RE2 soundtrack!!

    Playing on PS4 Pro but I will also buy this game for PC!! You deserve every support for this masterpiece Capcom!
  62. ZackZsifkov
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    The Resident Evil games on PS1 stand as my all-time favorite series so expectations were high for this greatly anticipated remake. Resident Evil on PS4 has lived up to every expectation. The game-play has evolved to fit within today's standards while keeping enough of the original in tact to please old school gamers like myself. The nostalgic moments the game creates are uncanny and I'veThe Resident Evil games on PS1 stand as my all-time favorite series so expectations were high for this greatly anticipated remake. Resident Evil on PS4 has lived up to every expectation. The game-play has evolved to fit within today's standards while keeping enough of the original in tact to please old school gamers like myself. The nostalgic moments the game creates are uncanny and I've been enjoying every minute. The atmosphere is dark, suspenseful and terrifying and when the Tyrant (Mr.X) joins the fray, there isn't a moment without tension thereafter. New mechanics, locations, and many surprises throughout are very welcomed additions while throwbacks are a plenty as well. It is highly recommended to get the deluxe edition complete with the original soundtrack swap (which will bring back so many memories from the original). Overall, the game has been everything Resident Evil fans have been asking for and more. The two stories of Leon and Claire are different enough to act as two separate games and the "2nd run" mode switches everything up enough to keep it fresh through four different playthroughs. Capcom came through for Resident Evil fans everywhere with such a successful effort that a Resident Evil 3 remake is a foregone conclusion.… Expand
  63. y2keef
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Capcom has hit it straight out of the park. I grew up with the original in 1998 and it's one of my favourite games of all time. This game is a terrifying re-imagining of the original and worth every penny. Slight story and location tweaks have really made this a fresh new experience!!

    RE3 Now please :D
  64. Ryskim
    Jan 27, 2019
    9
    We could call this a masterpiece all right. The atmosphere, the mechanics, the new additions, and there is more to come with additional (free) content. When you are presented with a game with such quality, there are no words. I can not give it a 10, because the 10 is reserved for the perfect game and to my knowledge that doesn't exist. Thank you Capcom, yes this game is GOTY material andWe could call this a masterpiece all right. The atmosphere, the mechanics, the new additions, and there is more to come with additional (free) content. When you are presented with a game with such quality, there are no words. I can not give it a 10, because the 10 is reserved for the perfect game and to my knowledge that doesn't exist. Thank you Capcom, yes this game is GOTY material and we're still in January. Go buy it. You won't be disappointed. And it's at a reduced price. 59 euros for this masterpiece is simply fantastic. The quality is simply overwhelming.… Expand
  65. A_HumanPerson
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Just buy it!
    There are no true faults with this game, in my opinion, there is only minor nitpicks. This game brings back the true horror of the original, but with refreshing level layout and arguably the best graphics to date. The combat makes you feel tense constantly, with limited ammo you always wonder whether to shoot or not. My minor nitpick is that there is no dodge button, this    Just buy it!
    There are no true faults with this game, in my opinion, there is only minor nitpicks. This game brings back the true horror of the original, but with refreshing level layout and arguably the best graphics to date. The combat makes you feel tense constantly, with limited ammo you always wonder whether to shoot or not. My minor nitpick is that there is no dodge button, this means sometimes you take damage and it feels unfair as you cannot get away.
    Also with the new game [2nd] there is a bit of replay value as you can experience the horror from the perspective of the other character.
    Like I said, Just buy this game!
    P.S.A a lot of the negative views are people bombing the game for some reason so I wouldn't listen to them    … Expand
  66. Gasoline_Dreams
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Simply put... The greatest video game of all time.

    Capcom please remake RE3 & Outbreak in the exact same style as this game.

    Resident Evil is back baby!
  67. ecimir
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    9.9/10 I missed few thing and was little disappointed they were not included. Probably one of the best game ever made.
  68. FriDayXVI
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Overwhelming Awesome. I wonder where CAPCOM hide those developers all these years since they made Code Veronica. Forget everything you know about Resident Evil (Even seven!) THIS is Resident Evil. I dont need a Farmhouse with crazy inhabitants. I need STARS, Leon S Kennedy, Claire Redfield and Umbrella. Lets just hope that CAPCOM stays on that course and maybe re-reboots the Series....again!
  69. pezard
    Jan 27, 2019
    9
    I love all of the re game including 6 and 5 with 4, 3, and re1 remake being my favorite but re2 remake is a good but disappointing game out of the main series i would place it about 0 and 6. Now lets get into why, first off i thought the game play and puzzles was really fun and after beat leons a story i was ready for more but the playing claries b and even claire a leon b it feels likeI love all of the re game including 6 and 5 with 4, 3, and re1 remake being my favorite but re2 remake is a good but disappointing game out of the main series i would place it about 0 and 6. Now lets get into why, first off i thought the game play and puzzles was really fun and after beat leons a story i was ready for more but the playing claries b and even claire a leon b it feels like they didn't even try to make the two stories make sense together. SPOILERS to start of in Claires b Annette dies before the cut scene where she runs into Leon again(now you can pretend like she just passed out but looks very much like she dead) secondly William kills Mr. X before he mutates into bigger Mr. X which is fine except for the fact he is running around chasing Leon after that point in his trench coat that doesn't have a big slash in it or anything. Thirdly it takes a couple boss fight and has them at the same place in the same way in each story first William fight he breaks the platform your on and then fall down, then as the other character he also breaks the same platform which the platform should already be broken in on which this isn't a bigger deal but after a while gets ignoring. Then they also redo this fight with a crane and William, then redo a another fight with William and this is the worst one. On Leon William jumps do Annette shows up shoots him with some sort of freeze gun and then send Leon to fight it in Claire's at the same exact place even right before Leon does it , he drops down Annette shoots him with the same thing and then Claire goes down herself. Then at the part where Claire is behind the gate and can't get into the police station from the trailer will as so as Leon leaves she comes right in 2 minutes later from that gate because apparently the key was not far away which makes no sense why they never run into each again until the end. Last complaint Mr. X now on Hardcore he is probably really hard but normal he is nothing all you got to do is run from him and he won't catch you and this only happens for a small portion of the game to the point that i don't care about him at all. Now some positives lickers are terrifying and hard just the way they was in the original, fun but easy puzzles, and fun game play. i enjoyed the upgrading guns and combing gunpowder together which is also one of the reason i liked 3. In the end if you can get past that if feels like the developers just wanted to rush the game to release it faster and not worry about stories screwing up the other its really fun but the fact that they kept saying they was going for a more canon and then its more noticeable then anything make it quite frustrating… Expand
  70. Rithysak101
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    We can safely say that the Resident Evil series has 2 of best video game remakes of all time. Resident Evil 2 is one of the best survival horror games in recent memories. This game is both appealing to old and new fans alike. It's able to combine the horror aspect of the classics and combine it with gameplay of Resident Evil 4 while not making the players feel overpowered. It has some someWe can safely say that the Resident Evil series has 2 of best video game remakes of all time. Resident Evil 2 is one of the best survival horror games in recent memories. This game is both appealing to old and new fans alike. It's able to combine the horror aspect of the classics and combine it with gameplay of Resident Evil 4 while not making the players feel overpowered. It has some some of the best visuals I have ever seen and tight controls that gives me that tense feeling all the time. Also the game no doubt has the best looking zombies in gaming. The details on those zombies made me have nightmares all the time. The gunplay is satisfying and item management is superb. All in all, this game manages to satisfy both hardcore and new players alike. I highly recommend this to new player.… Expand
  71. jorgeben292110
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    BEST GAME EVER! Thank you Capcom. This is the zombie game I've always hoped for. My expectations were very high, but this game exceeds.
  72. explodr
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    The feel of RE4 with the graphics of RE7. This was such an incredible experience I played for 8 hours and beat the game in one day. This is the most scared I’ve been from a video game in a long time.
  73. bad_sid
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ну вот все хорошо в начале было. Полный восторг - ну надо было им всунуть тирана в режиме немезиды. Третий резик не взлетел именно из за этого долбаного немезиды который не давал жизни. Ну и тут при первом прохождении появляется тиран - которого не убить вообще и он ходит за тобой. Короче так себе. В остальном оч годно!… Expand
  74. marcel1_1
    Jan 26, 2019
    6
    I gotta confess I am bit disappointed. The game isn't bad, but I was expecting a 9 out of 10 (just like the original) instead of a 6. It fails to replicate the atmosphere of the original game, and while I was playing it, it felt like something is missing... Also, what's the point of calling it a remake when it is 70% different from the original? The locations where the story is set are theI gotta confess I am bit disappointed. The game isn't bad, but I was expecting a 9 out of 10 (just like the original) instead of a 6. It fails to replicate the atmosphere of the original game, and while I was playing it, it felt like something is missing... Also, what's the point of calling it a remake when it is 70% different from the original? The locations where the story is set are the same, but the campaign is different. It is just a different game. The result is an "adventure" inferior to the original, and less terrifying and claustrophobic.

    The ammunition is exaggeratedly scarce and shooting anywhere else aside from the head seems uneffective, so low is the damage caused on the zombies. If you were to try to kill a zombie by shooting their chest, it would take like 30 bullets. They also exaggerated the amount of times a dead alive can get up again. When you shoot them and they fall to the floor, you have to "kill" them like 4 more times so they are dead for good
    I honestly think that the unofficial remake (made by fans) that got interrupted thanks to Capcom would provide a better experience and closer to the original.

    I was expecting that this game would be to the original Resident Evil 2 what Resident Evil Remake was to the first game, but it doesn't even get close. I hate to say that, but even if this was the same game but with polished graphics, would have been a better experience than this.

    This is a lot inferior to Resident Evil Remake    … Expand
  75. Hectik
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    This is the remake we have been looking for!

    Play history: Resident Evils 2 - 6 plus some spinoffs. Wow! That is my first impression. This game is what I've been looking for after some disappointing titles. Survivor horror is back, never been so 'can't play by myself' scared playing this since Alien Isolation. Gone are the guns and **** load of ammo from REs 5 and 6 which to me    This is the remake we have been looking for!

    Play history: Resident Evils 2 - 6 plus some spinoffs.

    Wow! That is my first impression. This game is what I've been looking for after some disappointing titles. Survivor horror is back, never been so 'can't play by myself' scared playing this since Alien Isolation. Gone are the guns and **** load of ammo from REs 5 and 6 which to me were more action games than survival horror.

    One thing about this game is the simplicity of things. Simple as in the HUD and in game menus not the gameplay!! Exactly how it was with the original but now with excellent visuals and detail. From the bullet wounds on zombies faces when you shoot them to the bite marks and claw marks on your player from a recent tussle with a licker.

    They still kept the over the shoulder view from the previous games but removed one really annoying thing. No more QTEs!! (Quick Time Events). Just pure tactics whether to run, shoot or knife your way to certain areas. Smart use of wooden planks to barricade windows in key areas. Once you get your bearings and consider yourself a badass zombie killer, the game throws in a spanner in the works in the form of "The Tyrant". One mean mutha about 9 ft tall mutant wearing a trench coat. Looks like a roid raging Nick Valentine from Fallout 4. This guy is indestructible and will chase you down and pummel you until you're a meat pie that has been run over by a truck.
    The only time I've died not due to the Tyrant's bommy knocker arms but actually running away from him into a pack of lickers that weren't in the corridor before. Trademark of RE games, areas change every time usually when you've picked a quest item (like a key to a locked door ) they will make you run a gauntlet to get it to where you need to go. I applaud the hardcore players who play it on the highest difficulty.

    One thing missing but don't think would be plausible is online or split screen co op. Leon and Claire didn't really set out together in the main storyline so I didn't think co op would work.

    Don't have to be a RE fan to enjoy this. If you love the scare, survival horror and the feeling of hopelessness this game is for you. Hope they remake RE3 which was my favourite along with RE4.    … Expand
  76. BrunoHobbit
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Huge. One of the greatests games ever. One of my favorites games of the franchise.
  77. Dortene
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    This is game is a really challenging specially on hardcore. It's a true horror to the core. No loot boxes and no BS. It's worth every penny you spend on it.
  78. tjsingh725
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    This resident evil 2 is beautiful graphically, the atmosphere is enticing and the game keeps you on your feet throughout. Capcom has finally figured out the RE formula.
  79. Moreno97
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Es sencillamente una obra maestra reimaginada a la actual generación. No hay mucho más que decir, si te gustan los Resident Evil de la vieja escuela, este es el tuyo sin dudarlo, porque tiene todo lo mejor de los de PSX pero elevando cada elemento hasta hacerlo casi perfecto.
    Es un remake más que digno de aquel del 98, Capcom esta vez ha hecho bien su trabajo.
    Si quieres pasar miedo    Es sencillamente una obra maestra reimaginada a la actual generación. No hay mucho más que decir, si te gustan los Resident Evil de la vieja escuela, este es el tuyo sin dudarlo, porque tiene todo lo mejor de los de PSX pero elevando cada elemento hasta hacerlo casi perfecto.
    Es un remake más que digno de aquel del 98, Capcom esta vez ha hecho bien su trabajo.

    Si quieres pasar miedo de verdad, ese miedo de no tener munición, estar perdido en algún punto e incluso no poder resolver un puzzle, entonces debes jugarlo sí o sí.    … Expand
  80. ralnabhan
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    i want to give this game 11/10 but i can't. Best Resident Evil game i wish they made the other series like this one.
  81. SgtEnigma
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Created an account just to leave a review for this game. I remember playing the first RE on the original Playstation - that first zombie encounter in the mansion is an experience I'll never forget. Since then have managed to play every single RE in the franchise. RE2 was my absolutely favorite of the whole series not just because of the gameplay but also the story/lore behind it and howCreated an account just to leave a review for this game. I remember playing the first RE on the original Playstation - that first zombie encounter in the mansion is an experience I'll never forget. Since then have managed to play every single RE in the franchise. RE2 was my absolutely favorite of the whole series not just because of the gameplay but also the story/lore behind it and how awesome it was to play two difference perspectives. I sunk 100's of hours into that game. The remake is no different and actually enhances/brings me back to those memories. The dread, the horror of encountering zombies for the first time. The lickers being dangerously scary to encounter. Hats of to CAPCOM and the creators of this masterpiece for sticking to the original theme and still giving us a powerful gaming experience. This is hands down the best nostalgia experience I've had in gaming in a long time and I can't wait to sink in 100's of more hours fully exploring the depths of what this game offers. From a long time fan of the series. Thank you!… Expand
  82. ofek1
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've EVER played. Just fantastic level design, great enemy AI, great cutscenes and voice acting, runs great on pc, great 3d audio on pc atmos, I love it. It's scary watch out!
  83. Makaveli
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    I've been a fan since the 1st game released, it scared the hell out of me as a 10 year old and I was hooked to the series ever since. Now as a 32 year old this game really brought me back to my childhood and made me feel like that 10 year old all over again, it was nice to have that feeling.

    I only had a chance so far to play Leon A and Claire B I did not play Claire A and Leon B yet    I've been a fan since the 1st game released, it scared the hell out of me as a 10 year old and I was hooked to the series ever since. Now as a 32 year old this game really brought me back to my childhood and made me feel like that 10 year old all over again, it was nice to have that feeling.

    I only had a chance so far to play Leon A and Claire B I did not play Claire A and Leon B yet but I have to say that this remake is amazing and is better than the original in almost every way ( except the soundtrack which can be purchased as dlc for free if you bought deluxe edition)

    Capcom went above and beyond with this remake. There are a few nitpicks like the game takes place in 1998 but they have some items and other stuff that dont fit with the time period, it's not a big deal and there are only a few times I noticed it in the game (mainly in the police department) Another nitpick would be when Mr X is following you it is awesome but there is a couple places he can not follow you and instead he will wait outside the door and punch you once you exit and there is not much you can do about it. I also didn't really care much for the sewer area but then again I don't like any sewer area in any game .

    Leon A took me 7 h 34 m and Claire B took me 4h 54 m

    Graphics - 10
    Sound - 10
    Game play - 9
    Replay value- 10

    Total - 9.8 /10

    @AlexFromNorway - You do know that they plan on completely removing all user reviews off of websites like metacritic and it's because of dumb "reviews" like yours. Why play a zombie game if you do not like gore or things that go against the bible? Also if your virgin ears can't listen to swear words then maybe you need to play games that are rated E...    … Expand
  84. Fyil
    Jan 26, 2019
    5
    Really hate games that expect me to run past enemies instead of shooting them. Half way through the game a bunch of enemies start to appear and that annoying unkillable tyrant as well. Running like crazy, almost dying and rushing through everything is not my idea of fun. Regret buying big time. What a waste of money.
  85. rockwithedog
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Thank your Yoshiaki Hirabayashi for this gift..
    Thank you CAPCOM..
    Thank you for fulfilling my dream of playing a remake of RE2..
    Thank you for making this masterpiece!!..
    Thank you!!!
  86. Aunshah
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Best game ever and if you love playing games then i would say this game is must to play for every gamer!!
  87. Alan__Baban
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Best Resident Evil so far ❤️ i wish they made the other series like this one
  88. minazzi
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    O melhor remake do todos os tempos, supera inclusive o remake do Resident Evil 1. Gráficos extremamente lindos, clima de terror intenso e constante. Um dos melhores jogos de horror já feitos.
  89. OldSkoolGamerz
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    A fantastic balance of combat, horror, exploration and puzzle solving that never goes top-heavy in any of its gameplay elements. How they have managed to detail these nuances yet keep the game flowing and intuitive is an incredible feat in game design. Lighting, sound and general atmosphere reinforce the experience even more. I can not emphasise how great it is to start the year with aA fantastic balance of combat, horror, exploration and puzzle solving that never goes top-heavy in any of its gameplay elements. How they have managed to detail these nuances yet keep the game flowing and intuitive is an incredible feat in game design. Lighting, sound and general atmosphere reinforce the experience even more. I can not emphasise how great it is to start the year with a game that is fun, fresh and hasn't been pushed out the door half-finished for a quick buck. Respect for Capcom and their Resident Evil 2 team, respect.… Expand
  90. Kenmei
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Easily the best RE game I've played since RE 4, RE 2 Remake combines most of the best parts of previous games and packages it in a remake of, arguably, the best game from the first 3 games in the series.
    Literally everything from the ground up has been upgraded for the Remake. The game has the over-the-shoulder perspective from RE 4 make a comeback and in a very well done way. RE 7 makes    Easily the best RE game I've played since RE 4, RE 2 Remake combines most of the best parts of previous games and packages it in a remake of, arguably, the best game from the first 3 games in the series.
    Literally everything from the ground up has been upgraded for the Remake. The game has the over-the-shoulder perspective from RE 4 make a comeback and in a very well done way. RE 7 makes an appearance with its menus and inventory system being used for the game, as well as basically being in the same engine. And RE 3 makes an appearance with the re-introduction of Mr. X, or as he goes by in this game, the Tyrant. The Tyrant will be the most divisive part of the game as he's unrelenting in perusing you from the moment he's introduced, which makes traversing the RPD and doing the puzzles much more difficult as there's really no way to get him off your back. It's a good challenge though and makes those sequences much more enjoyable, at least for me, since the game encourages multiple play throughs and, after completing the game once, you'll already have a very good understanding of the game moving forward.
    Speaking of multiple playthroughs, the main draw of the game is the fact that you play through the campaign as both Leon and Claire and seeing both of their storylines as they happen, supposedly at the same time. Each campaign will probably take an average player about 8-12 hours to complete the first time through. There's also the "B" side campaigns which act as almost a randomizer for the other character who you didn't play through initially who go through the RPD building in a different sequence. It was very well done 20 years ago and they did an excellent job at keeping that in tact for the Remake.
    The characters are very well done too. Each story is loving crafted for the modern day, and there are some story elements that have been added to both characters' storylines that will make even the most hardcore fan of the original game appreciate how much time was put into the game. The graphics are absolutely amazing too as each character looks very well done, including the zombies.
    Overall, this is a game that's hard to pass up for pretty much anybody. The horror elements are really well done and, if all companies treated their remakes like this one, the already overwhelming amount of them would be much easier to stomach. It's not often you get a Game of the Year candidate in January but this is easily the best and most polished game I've played since God of War last year. This is an easy purchase and an even easier recommendation for me to make to anyone who has even a passing interest in video games.    … Expand
  91. Lelzo2019
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    An absolute amazing remake and a must play for survival horror fans.
    I loved the atmosphere, story, and puzzles, and Capcom has done a great job on remaking every piece of the 1998 classic while also keeping it fresh for the long time fans.
  92. Lionel_Joseph
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    This game is putrid, disgusting, violent, gory, vulgar, insane and I loved every minute of it. While the game has a few little things to nitpick about I won't even get into them because the positives are so high. The only bad reviews I have heard from this game so far are from people claiming to be Resident Evil "fans" who never even state a single valid point for why they are hating onThis game is putrid, disgusting, violent, gory, vulgar, insane and I loved every minute of it. While the game has a few little things to nitpick about I won't even get into them because the positives are so high. The only bad reviews I have heard from this game so far are from people claiming to be Resident Evil "fans" who never even state a single valid point for why they are hating on this game so much. I have heard that this game only gets good reviews because of the hype which is simply just not true. It's getting good reviews because fans of the series have waited forever for this and Capcom certainly delivered the goods. Read one review from a Jesus freak claiming the game is blasphemous and has too much vulgarity in it. That simply must be the case for someone who never actually even played the game and is just here to bash on it for being rated M for Mature. If you are that touchy about such a dumb subject matter than why in the world would you pick up an M rated game in the first place especially one in the Resident Evil series? Nothing disgusts me more than a person who doesn't play a game, but is more than glad to bash it saying that its too violent or that it is just popular due to hype. Did you ever think that once in awhile hype can actually pay off you morons? Also learn how to spell correctly and use proper grammar before you write a review for the whole internet to see you dolts! Great story, awesome gameplay and graphics and plenty of it takes me back to the good old days of playing the original with many of its settings. If you don't like this game than you are either not a fan of survival horror or you simply just don't get what sets this game apart from others in the genre. If you don't get into it than you just don't get into it that is all. Doesn't mean you have to give it a low score and complain about it so much. For example I never liked any of the "Halo" games ever. Doesn't mean I am going to deny the fact that they are actually good games with a great story and superb gameplay. Just because something is popular and you don't happen to enjoy it does not change the fact that overall its generally well received. Just too many children on this site is all I can say!… Expand
  93. MrConfucius
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    I consider this as one of the best remake game ever. With the realistic graphics and an amazing yet scary atmosphere, they really did a great job in remaking this game. Kudos to creators and the company.
  94. zomkung
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    OMG OMG
    MY childhood is come back! Thank you so much CAPCOM for remaking this legend. I hope to see dino crisis and resident evil 3 remake in the future.
  95. hamedbanaderi
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Reconstruction is one of the best and greatest games of all time, my god is great, never miss this game.
  96. Zhafri
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    As a fan of zombie games especially Resident Evil franchises, I definitely recommend this game. GOTY 2K19!!!!!
  97. ryudoshi
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    THIS, THIS IS HOW RESIDENT EVIL SHOULD BE. This remake is literally perfect, incredibly well done capcom. Hardcore mode is survival horror incarnate and downright nasty. Please do RE3 Nemesis next and make it just as brutal.
  98. zmoonliight
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    RE-IMAGINED RE2 IS SO. FREAKING. GOOD!
    Yup this is not a remake its an actual reimagination, even if you played it before its 100% worth playing again
  99. TopGamerOtaku
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Este jogo esta simplesmente incrível! esta bem fiel ao game antigo e da realmente bastante medo!
  100. NoNeckBeard
    Jan 25, 2019
    4
    Been an RE fan for a while. Wait til this one is on sale. It’s an OTS shooter with zombies. Mechanics, gameplay, graphics.....it’s all been done better in older games. Replay Dead Space instead. I also get the impression all the high scores and good reviews were written by people fanboying/fangirling over the game because they think they’re supposed to. Your review doesn’t make you someBeen an RE fan for a while. Wait til this one is on sale. It’s an OTS shooter with zombies. Mechanics, gameplay, graphics.....it’s all been done better in older games. Replay Dead Space instead. I also get the impression all the high scores and good reviews were written by people fanboying/fangirling over the game because they think they’re supposed to. Your review doesn’t make you some special OG gamer. Just chill and remove the rose tinted glasses.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 11, 2019
    90
    The atmosphere of horror is overwhelming and proves that in 2019 there is a place for a Resident-like story in which the modern visuals heighten and not lessen the fear. It’s the best Resident Evil ever. [03/2019, p.40]
  2. Daily Star
    Jun 29, 2019
    100
    The stunning graphics, incredible survival horror combat and wonderfully eerie setting make picking up a copy of Resident Evil 2 a no-brainer.
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  3. GameGrin
    Mar 14, 2019
    90
    Resident Evil 2 is a wonderful recreation of a believed original that, not only recaptures the glory of that game, but also improves upon it from a visual and gameplay standpoint. All in all, don’t miss out on this one.
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