Resident Evil 2

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 4840 Ratings

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  1. Terron29
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, a brilliant remake that stays true to the original while improving and adding much to it to keep it fresh. The new over the shoulder perspective works very well and the game is a refreshing return to horror as opposed to the all action route they took with 4, 5 and 6. Now for the record I did love resi 4 and I know many of you reading this also did but I always felt it wasFantastic game, a brilliant remake that stays true to the original while improving and adding much to it to keep it fresh. The new over the shoulder perspective works very well and the game is a refreshing return to horror as opposed to the all action route they took with 4, 5 and 6. Now for the record I did love resi 4 and I know many of you reading this also did but I always felt it was a fantastic action game but it shouldn't have been called resident evil. Thankfully all is rectified here as the game looks fantastic, feels great, is scary and keeps you on your toes and engaged at all times. Lastly I will say the game takes roughly 6 - 8 hours to beat but has great replay value as both characters have different playthroughs consisting of new puzzles,bosses,weapons and cutscenes which gives good reasons to replay. Overall a really great horror game that feels like capcom are finally back on track with the resident evil titles. Keep it up Capcom and bring on the resi 3 remake!… Expand
  2. RustyKrabPizza
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    A game where backtracking is prevalent, but never boring because of the constant worry of zombies you never finished off still lurking in various rooms.

    A game where mechanics are incredibly smooth and work well within the environment the player is exploring. A game where you can see accurate and believable responses by human lives during an apocalyptic state. A game which    A game where backtracking is prevalent, but never boring because of the constant worry of zombies you never finished off still lurking in various rooms.

    A game where mechanics are incredibly smooth and work well within the environment the player is exploring.

    A game where you can see accurate and believable responses by human lives during an apocalyptic state.

    A game which introduces the player to new enemies, challenges, puzzles, and equipment around every corner that will force the player to think critically during each engagement.

    A game that contains various difficulty levels that have been tested vigorously to fit almost any player.

    A game with beautiful graphics and sound engineering to increase immersion and intelligence on surrounding areas.

    A game with a horrifying atmosphere that will continuously keep the player on edge.

    I don't see how this game isn't rated higher because of its perfect execution in almost every category.    … Expand
  3. SilentResi
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    Thank you Capcom for bringing back a REAL Resident evil game, Thank you capcom for finally getting me to feel fear while playing a game especially on Hardcore with Tyrant around your back. Thank you capcom for giving a hardcore mode without the Autosave feature which is something that ruins your experience as a Survival. This game is just wonderful and it's like a drug, i cannot stopThank you Capcom for bringing back a REAL Resident evil game, Thank you capcom for finally getting me to feel fear while playing a game especially on Hardcore with Tyrant around your back. Thank you capcom for giving a hardcore mode without the Autosave feature which is something that ruins your experience as a Survival. This game is just wonderful and it's like a drug, i cannot stop re-visiting. Give us RE 3 and Code Veronika now please in the same way. Also RE 8 :) a very good job well done… Expand
  4. Arcadio2003
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    un juegazo en toda la regla un survival horror como pocos encumbrando al genero como ya paso con el original de 1998 una joya en todo el sentido de la palabra como lo fue el original de hace 21 años con gráficos actualizados una jugabilidad actualizada lo convierte en un imprescindible para todos los fanaticos de los juegos de terror y una buena opción para el que quiera adentrarse en elun juegazo en toda la regla un survival horror como pocos encumbrando al genero como ya paso con el original de 1998 una joya en todo el sentido de la palabra como lo fue el original de hace 21 años con gráficos actualizados una jugabilidad actualizada lo convierte en un imprescindible para todos los fanaticos de los juegos de terror y una buena opción para el que quiera adentrarse en el genero por primera vez justo cuando algunas compañías que son basura decían que los juegos de historias para un solo jugador no eran rentables en hora buena capcom continua con tu buen trabajo… Expand
  5. aarcia
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Un recuerdo para los que hemos jugado, al juego original. Historia, jugabilidad y miedo se mezclan para una experiencia fuera de serie.
  6. Disastercubed
    Feb 21, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing! Exchanging tight corridors and fixed cameras for darkness and eerie audio was a wise choice . I legitimately felt afraid...mostly of Mr. X and his stomping around the mansion. Visually RE2 looks astounding, I love how the zombies fall apart depending on where you shoot them. The replay value is a little limited but the DLC might improve that minor flaw. I appreciateThis game is amazing! Exchanging tight corridors and fixed cameras for darkness and eerie audio was a wise choice . I legitimately felt afraid...mostly of Mr. X and his stomping around the mansion. Visually RE2 looks astounding, I love how the zombies fall apart depending on where you shoot them. The replay value is a little limited but the DLC might improve that minor flaw. I appreciate the efforts that went into this game and I am proud to say that RE2 lives up to the hype.… Expand
  7. inmh
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    You know, Resident Evil was one of those game series I avoided playing for a while because I was sick of the hype surrounding it (EVERYONE loves it, EVERYONE recommends it- it's kind of like Harry Potter where eventually you get tired of hearing about it). I played RE7 last year, and this year I decided on a whim to play this one since I liked RE7 so well and found myself interested in theYou know, Resident Evil was one of those game series I avoided playing for a while because I was sick of the hype surrounding it (EVERYONE loves it, EVERYONE recommends it- it's kind of like Harry Potter where eventually you get tired of hearing about it). I played RE7 last year, and this year I decided on a whim to play this one since I liked RE7 so well and found myself interested in the rest of the RE universe.

    And I have to say, I'm glad I did.

    This was a hell of a game. Difficult, but not head-bangingly, teeth-grindingly so; it's achievable with patience and strategic use of items and weaponry. It had good horror- I'll be seeing Mr. X in my sleep from now on, thanks Capcom- and I really enjoyed Leon and Claire. I also liked that you could play from one perspective each.

    Also, though I know this runs contrary to popular fan sentiment, I was glad they decided not to do the spiders in the sewers. That would have put me off the game (I have bad arachnophobia, and my fear is directly proportional to the size of the spider), and I was relieved to see they'd replaced it with other monsters.

    The graphics were beautiful, the music was great, and overall I just really liked this one. I sincerely hope Capcom remakes the other RE games; I've already got a few of the PS4... Re-releases? I forget the word for when they adapt a game for a new system but don't actually remake it. Anyway, I'm getting into the rest of the series now, and I'd love to see remakes and new stuff from the developers.    … Expand
  8. JamieRobertson
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    It's skuxx.
    It is an excellent remake that will keep fans of the original happy and has enough new additions to keep the formula fresh. The removal of the fixed camera angles and the stunning graphics makes the game feel a lot more modern and fresh. Some say that the $60 USD price tag is too much but Resident Evil games are made to be replayed and this on is no exception it has plenty of    It's skuxx.
    It is an excellent remake that will keep fans of the original happy and has enough new additions to keep the formula fresh. The removal of the fixed camera angles and the stunning graphics makes the game feel a lot more modern and fresh. Some say that the $60 USD price tag is too much but Resident Evil games are made to be replayed and this on is no exception it has plenty of unlockable content after your first play through.    … Expand
  9. nada_san
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    This is the father of remakes so far. It even surpasses the original by making use of current technology to transmit elevated horror and gameplay. (FF VII Remake, I hope you're taking notes!)
    Pure perfection of old school & new school cocktail.
  10. DengKevin
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    Game was good. Some replayability. I like the graphics remake. Story was good,
  11. Gear_Felipe_117
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Excelente juego de inicio fin. Muy rejugable, excelentes gráficos y demás... Posiblemente nominado para GOTY
  12. mlevyholden
    Mar 25, 2019
    8
    The best Resident Evil game in the last decade, it clearly was built as an homage to the original, it is a 3rd person game but it truly is survival horror (low ammo, inventory management, puzzles and backtracking). I had a blast on the first run (I played as Leon) i would have loved the campaign to last 2-3 hours more. I knock off two points for the simple reason that the 2nd Campaign (inThe best Resident Evil game in the last decade, it clearly was built as an homage to the original, it is a 3rd person game but it truly is survival horror (low ammo, inventory management, puzzles and backtracking). I had a blast on the first run (I played as Leon) i would have loved the campaign to last 2-3 hours more. I knock off two points for the simple reason that the 2nd Campaign (in my case Claire) was almost identical to the 1st, I really thought that the story would be more different, and that I would visit different parts of RPD solving different puzzles (I wanted to see what happened at the other side of the fence, you´ll understand when you play it) . I also did not care for the DLCs that CAPCOM delivered even if they were for free, they were just mindless run & shoot games (and the game is not designed for that type of play, so they feel clumsy), I played them once, was not impressed and have not played them again. But stil I would really recommend this game to everyone.… Expand
  13. Lordjeffee
    Mar 22, 2019
    9
    Capcom did a great job on this game. We all know that the history is "almost" the same as the preview game released for playstation, I said it that way cos they incresead some moments at the NG version.
    Residente Evil 2 is a masterpiece thanks to the new sound effects (you can switch to the original) and the new enemie, MR. X, that brings even more horror to the gameplay. You must play it.
  14. Naifinside
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    Actually the best remake ever made, capcom has realized a little miracle considering how loved was the original title and how it works perfectly now.
    Different times same result.
    Great work.
  15. Rossol87
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    I love it. Its the best of RE but with amazing graphics. Quite scary. Definitely worth playing.
  16. RealNerfherder
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    Thought it was a wonderful homage to the original. After so many years and misfires by Capcom I was delighted to have that long lost feeling of fear to find out what was around the corner. My main gripe is how Leon and Claire’s plotlines overlap kind of sloppily (i.e. In Leon’s campaign you see Claire at a fence outside of the station, but in Claire’s campaign Leon is the one outside ofThought it was a wonderful homage to the original. After so many years and misfires by Capcom I was delighted to have that long lost feeling of fear to find out what was around the corner. My main gripe is how Leon and Claire’s plotlines overlap kind of sloppily (i.e. In Leon’s campaign you see Claire at a fence outside of the station, but in Claire’s campaign Leon is the one outside of the station - so that kind of ruins the continuity) where campaigns differ only by access to a few rooms, weapon loadout, and one ally sub-quest. The zombies are more difficult to kill and you can’t exploit the ol’ infinite knife anymore (at least not by default).

    In response to several of the negative reviews, I don’t understand the problems. Yes, the zombies take a ton of bullets. They’re zombies. Who cares if you used 12 bullets and it’s not dead? No, you can’t shoot from cover or exploit any stupid arena-shooter features. Go play that atrocity RE6, or the slightly-better RE5 and enjoy quicktime events and “zombies” that leer like Yakuza henchmen, do dirtbike wheelies and tote AK’s. Yes it sucks when Tyrant chases you. It’s annoying to say the least, but it’s also SCARY which is the point because you don’t know exactly where he is and he will always be stalking you during certain parts of the game. And to the purists, screw the canon. The original plots and dialogue were ridiculous to begin with. Why be offended that this awesome game’s laughable plot is only 90% consistent with the laughable plot from 20 years ago? The important thing is the fear factor. /end rant    … Expand
  17. Style-assassin
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    It took a long time to get this Remake, but here he is at last. Beautiful, complete, cult, scary, enjoyable and exciting, the game will make you the whole experience from start to finish.

    Unfortunately, we're a long way from Shinji Mikami's masterstroke with his legendary Resident Evil for Nintendo GameCube in 2002 (Best Remake Ever). But Resident Evil 2 Remake has at least the merit of    It took a long time to get this Remake, but here he is at last. Beautiful, complete, cult, scary, enjoyable and exciting, the game will make you the whole experience from start to finish.

    Unfortunately, we're a long way from Shinji Mikami's masterstroke with his legendary Resident Evil for Nintendo GameCube in 2002 (Best Remake Ever). But Resident Evil 2 Remake has at least the merit of being "THE SURVIVAL-HORROR" and "THE REMAKE" of the generation.

    For the comparison with its original version, there is unfortunately no photo (at least for the old ones), Resident Evil 2 of 1998 is a tone above thanks to a better control and an indescribable aura (monsters, scenario B, the lab, the sewers, the atmosphere, the music, the fixed camera, the pre-calculated render etc).

    Anyway, congratulations to you Capcom, it's the best Resident Evil since Shinji Mikami's departure, vivement le Remake du 3 and Code Veronica.    … Expand
  18. Vadebo
    Oct 11, 2019
    9
    This game is one of the bests games of this generation, even for a remake. Capcom have do a nice job with the new gameplay, because the old gameplay is a little dreadful. Mr. X is perfectly implanted in the game, and is oppressive have it behind you all the time. The only bad thing for my, is that the history of each character is most similar, i would prefer a different history andThis game is one of the bests games of this generation, even for a remake. Capcom have do a nice job with the new gameplay, because the old gameplay is a little dreadful. Mr. X is perfectly implanted in the game, and is oppressive have it behind you all the time. The only bad thing for my, is that the history of each character is most similar, i would prefer a different history and differents ubications.… Expand
  19. dame3344
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    This game is the god damn amazing, next remake is for Resident Evil 3 I guess?
  20. Volsyden
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    When i was young this game scared the hell out of me but now i know the whole story and with the remake and the new graphics... it still scared the hell out of me..... this is the kind of game that brought back memories and looks fantastic, thank you very much.
  21. Wonka
    May 1, 2019
    9
    Great game! Nice creepy ambience throughout. It’s like coming back to an old friend who is suddenly much more attractive.. and scary!
  22. Ahmed_Almanamy
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game I played it in this first half year .. I am ery excited for the Resident Evil 3 remake on PS5 ..… Expand
  23. gamesi
    May 17, 2019
    10
    outstanding remake with extra game modes and amazing graphics an absolute must have if your a horror zombie fan
  24. MrCrowley
    May 22, 2019
    9
    This is honestly what I wish the Resident Evil 1 Remaster was. The story was captivating despite it being a zombie game, to which there are many of, and the gameplay was tense and strategic forcing me to consider how to conserve ammo. My only issue is the aiming, for while the game controls well, I usually like to play shooters on PC so that I can aim more precisely with a mouse ratherThis is honestly what I wish the Resident Evil 1 Remaster was. The story was captivating despite it being a zombie game, to which there are many of, and the gameplay was tense and strategic forcing me to consider how to conserve ammo. My only issue is the aiming, for while the game controls well, I usually like to play shooters on PC so that I can aim more precisely with a mouse rather than having to keep adjusting a joystick, although that's just a personal preference. Overall, The Resident Evil 2 remake is a must-have for any fan of the horror genre and/or zombie stories.… Expand
  25. kyzaghan
    May 19, 2019
    9
    The atmosphere is successful and scary. The game remains true to its roots. The space and visuals of the game have been completely renovated. Looks great. The structure of the puzzle reminded me of the old games. It smiled at me. I like collectible items. BUT The main scenario is pretty short. Some errors reflected in gameplay are frustrating. There are script scenes. AS A RESULT, we haveThe atmosphere is successful and scary. The game remains true to its roots. The space and visuals of the game have been completely renovated. Looks great. The structure of the puzzle reminded me of the old games. It smiled at me. I like collectible items. BUT The main scenario is pretty short. Some errors reflected in gameplay are frustrating. There are script scenes. AS A RESULT, we have Resident Evil 2 (yes the old one) but with great graphics and new technology. So don't waste a time, buy it.… Expand
  26. ShadowTarzan
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Perfection. 3rd person gameplay and scary atmosphere. Nice graphics, CLassic Costumes and Soundtrack as DLC!!! I just miss some dodge system, but the game still awesome to play.
  27. Brados
    May 29, 2019
    9
    My favorite horror since psx era. Must have for fans of horror games. Real masterpiece.
  28. Samgaming
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely mind-blowing. Capcom did a really great job making this game. It really revives the old resident evil games, and makes the series get even creepier. Great character points, great lore points, and most great of all, zombie shooting. Best remake in the series so far.
  29. djleandroiii
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Muito bom o jogo, trouxe de volta para a serie todo o ambiente de terror que tinha se perdido em Resident Evil 5 e 6. Parabéns estamos esperando o remake do 3.
  30. ShantyForm
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    This game is just marvelous, especially on hardcore mode. This is a must play game, and I truly enjoy this game more than Resident Evil 4.
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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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