Resident Evil 2

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  1. 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.
  2. alsione
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    no lutbox!)) EA,Blizzard, Ubosoft HELLOW! GREAT game! cd project red we waiting cyberpunk!
  3. SneakingSnake
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    THIS GAME IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE AND NOTHING BELOW 10!! Must buy this game if you are a true gamer! THANK YOU SO MUCH CAPCOM!!
  4. Joker_
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game, with beautiful and gorgeous graphics. A huge honor to who played the original in 1998.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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!
  9. The_Steep
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    This is a remake that is not a remake at all! The game is perfect and the element of Survivel Horror is just great, for a long time I have not been so happy! This is when I made a pre-order and did not regret it! 10/10 I’m waiting for remake 3 and Veronica’s Code! The game is worth the money and it is commendable!
  10. 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.
  11. IlyaLakmus
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Я начал ждать Resident Evil 2 ещё лет 5 назад. А когда Capcom анонсировали её, я очень сильно обрадовался. Прошло пару лет, и было чувство, что Capcom забили на ремейк. Ровно год назад, на 20-тилетие Resident Evil 2 1998-ого года, я думал и верил, что ремейк неожиданно или выпустят, или скажут что он доделывается. Ничего из этого не произошло. Началось лето, и вместе с ним E3 2018. На немЯ начал ждать Resident Evil 2 ещё лет 5 назад. А когда Capcom анонсировали её, я очень сильно обрадовался. Прошло пару лет, и было чувство, что Capcom забили на ремейк. Ровно год назад, на 20-тилетие Resident Evil 2 1998-ого года, я думал и верил, что ремейк неожиданно или выпустят, или скажут что он доделывается. Ничего из этого не произошло. Началось лето, и вместе с ним E3 2018. На нем окончательно и официально анонсировали ремейк. Я был просто счастлив. Но в придачу к этому, ремейк объявили лучше игрой выставки E3 2018. Я чувствовал такую гордость за Capcom, что не могу передать словами. А трейлеры игры я пересматривал за день десятками раз.

    Перейдем к самой игре. Capcom идеально совместили стиль Resident Evil 4 и саму Resident Evil 2. Игра и страшная, и бодрая, и интересная, и с загадками, в общем, как мы любим. Игре вроде 21 год, но такое чувство, что это совсем другая игра. В чём-то это так и есть. Некоторые места ты сразу узнаешь, что в той или другой комнате поменяли. Но есть и совершенно новые комнаты. Сюжет идет совсем другой дорогой (в буквальном смысле). Если тут, играя за Клэр, ты на лифте Шефа Айронса возвращаешься в R.P.D., то в оригинале наоборот, ты выбираешься с его помощью. Не буду сильно спойлерить и портить ощущения от игры. Игру обязательно покупайте. Capcom в последнее время начала просыпаться и делать превосходные игры, как в былые времена.
    Оценка: 10/10    … Expand
  12. aeduardo26
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Este es claramente el mejor remake de un videojuego de la historia, 100000/10
  13. Leon99
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Simply one of the best resident evil games in recent years. Capcom have done a great job on this game and they managed to respect the original while creating something bran new. I recommend it to RE fans, fans of survival horror and people simply looking for a good game.
  14. BaraaKLF992
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    This is coming from a man who played the entire RE series and a classic fan.
    I don't think there is a game that was under more pressure than this one.
    The original being the classic it was, and the wait of 17 years, all these factors made its success a "MUST" if Capcom wanted the series to get back to the right tract. And they definitely delivered. They took the series to a whole new    This is coming from a man who played the entire RE series and a classic fan.
    I don't think there is a game that was under more pressure than this one.
    The original being the classic it was, and the wait of 17 years, all these factors made its success a "MUST" if Capcom wanted the series to get back to the right tract.
    And they definitely delivered.
    They took the series to a whole new level with incredible graphics and great gameplay mechanics. The zombies are the best looking and most difficult to kill compared to any other zombie game, it definitely restored our fear of zombies from the original RE.
    The lickers are terrifying and Mr.X is very intimidating when chasing you.
    The story sucks you in deeply whether its Claire or Leon, all this while still remaining faithful to the original RE2.
    Bottom line is...Perfection is what this game is!    … Expand
  15. SaimKhanChandio
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Best Game of 2019!!! This game you must play!! One of the best games of all time!
  16. Sick439
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first time I played resident evil 2, almost 16 years ago, I felt fear but mostly uncertainty, the uncertainty of not knowing what is going to happen next door weather should I do? go on or look for a typewriter. Now playing this remake I not just feel the same but that feeling got strengthened, the uncertainty became paranoia; the darkness along with the sound FX becomes your imagination into your worst enemy. Every time you have to decide kill the enemy or save ammo and every ammunition counts. I still remember killing a zombie in resident evil 2 with 5 or 6 rounds max and always having at least enough ammo, that`s something that is not going to happen here. Mr. X has been never so unstoppable in all the resident evil saga.
    CAPCOM NAILED IT, IF YOU ARE A VETERAN IN RESIDENT EVIL CLASSICS PLAYING IN HARD.
    Saludos desde Argentina!!!.    … Expand
  17. 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.
  18. kamus
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente incrível. Uma obra de arte e com certeza um dos melhore remakes já feitos na historia dos vídeo games.
  19. 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
  20. Zhafri
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    As a fan of zombie games especially Resident Evil franchises, I definitely recommend this game. GOTY 2K19!!!!!
  21. visiblelight7
    Dec 26, 2019
    7
    Pros:
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    I've been waiting almost 20 years for this! Capcom did not disappoint. It has "that feel" of the original games. Cons ------ But 2 things ruined it for me. - Mr.X section lasted way too long. It made it very frustrating to figure out where I should be going next because I had no time to think. Basically, forcing myself to die over and over again or go online to    Pros:
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    I've been waiting almost 20 years for this! Capcom did not disappoint.
    It has "that feel" of the original games.

    Cons
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    But 2 things ruined it for me.

    - Mr.X section lasted way too long. It made it very frustrating to figure out where I should be going next because I had no time to think. Basically, forcing myself to die over and over again or go online to check out a walkthrough. I shouldnt have to do this. It ruined the game.

    -Zombies. Too many Zombies. Shooting them 10 times and they're still charging at me. Backtracking to same old space with no ammo and immortal zombies basically.

    Summary
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    The graphics, music and acting were top notch. Unfortunately, the game's difficulty was changed to become more frustrating. It wasn't a positive for me since it made me stop playing. I don't enjoy going online reading walkthroughs to find a solution because zombies take 30 bullets to kill and they can get back up. The puzzles were fantastic but what's the point when Mr.X is running after you for 33% of the game. Had they limited the time he was chasing you , it could've been excellent game.    … Expand
  22. 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!
  23. Azel
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    The atmosphere is on point, bringing horror back to resident evil. I welcome the 3rd person camera, and the return to the police station offers some great nostaligia. Zombie behaviour and procedural damage is probably the best I've ever seen, making you feel part of a horror movie. The 4 main campaigns offer some additional replayability, although each person will probably find a favouriteThe atmosphere is on point, bringing horror back to resident evil. I welcome the 3rd person camera, and the return to the police station offers some great nostaligia. Zombie behaviour and procedural damage is probably the best I've ever seen, making you feel part of a horror movie. The 4 main campaigns offer some additional replayability, although each person will probably find a favourite among the arrangements. Hunk and Tofu(s) return, along with a handful of super weapons to unlock through rankings, all offering a decent sized package. On the downside, as a RE4 fan, I feel like much of that game has been left to die and sadly the combat of this game doesn't come close to RE4's, nor does it have the variety of weaponry, upgrades and lacks the specifics of the inventory system. There are also not that many enemy types (which you could argue was a restriction of the source material in a way, but I feel there was room for a few additions). On top of this, Mr X's behaviour can be irritating at times, rather than horrific. Once you learn his rules, there are times when you're just running around trying to get thing done and he's wasting time rather than feeling like a threat. Also for me personally, I found the random head durability of the zombies to be aggravating at times, as you never know if they will take 12 shots or even just 1. So the optimum way to deal with most enemies is actually to run away, which doesn't suit my play style. With all this said, I feel like this is the second strongest RE game, after RE4. It beats the original and all other RE games in my view.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    May 3, 2019
    9
    I haven't played resident evil 2 since ps1 and it was one of my games as a kid. The 2019 remake looks and feels so much better then the original. The RE engine makes this classic look amazing. The one the shoulder camera instead of the fixed camera is such an improvement and it doesn't sacrifice the scare factor. I loved opening doors in real time and not waiting for a long loadingI haven't played resident evil 2 since ps1 and it was one of my games as a kid. The 2019 remake looks and feels so much better then the original. The RE engine makes this classic look amazing. The one the shoulder camera instead of the fixed camera is such an improvement and it doesn't sacrifice the scare factor. I loved opening doors in real time and not waiting for a long loading scene. Game controls feel good even though I could be spaz sometimes and spray my gun shots. The item management is all there and I kept hoarding ammo till the end boss. Takes about 8 hours to play one campaign, and is totally worth playing through both Clair and leon's story campaign. Even though you play through the same locations the story and variations between the locations is enough to keep it fun. Plus its totally worth getting the true ending! I found Leon's campaign to be a little harder then Claire's. I loved this REmake and I pray that they do a remake of 3!… Expand
  28. weskergamer
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    G.O.T.Y. Period, i don't care if it's a remake, for me is feels like a new game, and in my opinion there's no other game this year better than RE2, dispate this being one of the best years in gaming
  29. GarethB
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    An excellent walk down memory lane, this re imagining of a classic works well and retains the feel of the original but manages to make it creepier! I didn't think that over the shoulder would work but it did. My only gripe is the somewhat clunky boss battles.
  30. P1Falchion
    Feb 1, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 2 Remake was announced back in 2015 and like many I was excited by the announcement. With the success of Resident Evil 7 bringing the series back to it’s horror roots I couldn’t be more excited to see how Resident Evil 2 can continue that momentum. The last time Capcom remade a Resident Evil was with the original back during the Gamecube and that game was not only amazingResident Evil 2 Remake was announced back in 2015 and like many I was excited by the announcement. With the success of Resident Evil 7 bringing the series back to it’s horror roots I couldn’t be more excited to see how Resident Evil 2 can continue that momentum. The last time Capcom remade a Resident Evil was with the original back during the Gamecube and that game was not only amazing but, it felt like it did the original justice and then some. I was a little disappointed to find out that Resident Evil 2 would be a 3rd person shooter instead of going back to tank controls like the first REmake. Finally having the chance to play and beat Resident Evil 2 Remake; I love the continuing use of horror in the series. I also really love how much at home I felt playing this game.

    Resident Evil 2 story revolves around Leon Kennedy, a Raccoon City Police Officer and Claire Redfield, sister of Chris Redfield from the original game. Both characters have just arrived to Raccoon City unaware of the zombie outbreak that has taken place and now they have to find a way to survive the zombies apocalypse. If you have played the original game, then you know the story beats of this game. There really isn’t anything new added to the story other than the fact that the characters are portrayed better and by the end of the game you end up really caring about all of these characters even the side characters. For me Claire has always been my favorite Resident Evil character and behind her is Leon and this game made me appreciate them more and I couldn’t ask for anything more.

    At first I was disappointed this game wasn’t going to play with tank controls but, luckily I was fine with it in the end because it reminded me of the Revelation games. The only difference is that in those games you can clear out zombies in those games if you wanted to but, in this game they are bullet sponges. Even if you shoot them in the head some of them will still be moving. The only way to get satisfying headshots in this game is with a heavy weapon like a Shotgun or Magnum. This game’s inventory system is pretty much the same one used in Resident Evil 7 so as you explore Resident Evil 2 you should find extra pouches in order to carry more things in your inventory. The key to surviving in Resident Evil 2 comes down to how you want to handle certain rooms will you leave zombie alive and only take out their legs so they won’t run after you or will you clear a room because you know that you will be revisiting certain areas.

    The best thing about Resident Evil 2 is that this game captures the horror element perfectly with its environment and sound designs. Every time I was in a dark room it got to me because I knew what was in the room whether it be a zombie or a licker it was intimidating. Seeing how it takes a lot to take down zombies this time around, this is where the sound makes a real impact because you can just hear the zombies steps, lickers crawling, and worst of all the heavy footsteps of the mighty Tyrant. The first time I saw the Tyrant I almost got a heart attack. When I thought I could take him down, he would throw a mighty swing at me and it was at that moment when I knew bullets weren’t gonna help me this time. And while you can escape from the Tyrant, this is where now more than ever you need to stay quiet meaning you better not sprint, encounter zombies, or shoot bullets otherwise the Tyrant will know where you are. Everytime I could hear the Tyrant’s steps I would get goosebumps because he can be anywhere nearby and all I can hope for is for him to walk away from where I am.
    Resident Evil 2 REmake is everything I wanted it be and while my first playthrough of the game lasted about 6 hours and later that number would decrease when I tried out Leon’s campaign and what was once 6 hours turned to 4 ½ hours. And as for the 2nd run they took less time because at that point I knew the layout of Resident Evil 2 so exploring became simple and the puzzles weren’t too difficult even with the change up. The best outcome of this game was the fact that I grew to like the cast of Resident Evil 2 more in this game which I appreciated. The most important question for me would the remake make it so I never want to play the original game. The only reason why I thought about this was because while I can still enjoy the original Resident Evil, the fact of the matter is the remake of Resident Evil 1 is so good that I don’t really want to play the original version anymore. I thought the same would happen to Resident Evil 2 but, with the remake not even using Tank controls I thought both games are the same but, play so differently that if a scenario were to happen where I can either play the remake or the original I would feel like there is no wrong answer. Both games are great and I can’t go wrong with either which is great because now I have two version of Resident Evil 2 that I can go back to.    … Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#7 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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#63 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
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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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