Resident Evil 2

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 4840 Ratings

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  1. JimPickens
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    An amazing game on its own, and a fantastic remake, I think, I never played the original, but I've heard that.

    Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the ps1 classic by the same name, and with my limited knowledge of the original and therefore lack of nostalgia, I can safely say this game is downright flawless... with a few flaws. For starters regardless of your decided order, you will repeat    An amazing game on its own, and a fantastic remake, I think, I never played the original, but I've heard that.

    Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the ps1 classic by the same name, and with my limited knowledge of the original and therefore lack of nostalgia, I can safely say this game is downright flawless... with a few flaws. For starters regardless of your decided order, you will repeat boss fights in the B campaign, even when it breaks canon, playing Leon B was definitely soiled a bit by the fact I had to do the exact same boss fight in the exact same way with the exact same outcome earlier when I played as Claire in the "A Scenario" That, by the way is this games gimmick, its A and B scenario. If you decide to play as Claire's A Scenario first, you will then unlock Leon's B Scenario, which can be reversed by picking Leon first and then Claire, giving this game a total of 4 ways to play it if you want full completion, albeit with minor differences, but hey, whatever gives me another excuse to keep playing.

    The story this time around is fairly simple, it is a Resident Evil game after all, you play as either Leon S. Kennedy of RE4 fame, as a rookie cop moving to Raccoon City, and as Claire Redfield, a college student trying to find her brother, Chris from the first game, two very basic characters coming off the back of the first game where we played as a Special Forces unit, not that I'm complaining, they definitely grow into more hardened and comically badass characters by the end, spouting one liners that would even make Barry "Jill Sandwich" Burton proud. When our characters make it into the city, they find it overrun by zombies created from the G-Virus, a mutagenic evolution of the T-Virus created by Dr. William Birkin which spreads after Umbrella shoots him to near death and the Vials containing the virus breaks, mutating Birkin and spreading as a result. Later in the game we both fight Birkin and find his daughter, Sherry Birkin who, in Claire's campaign, we're tasked with protecting, we also find his wife, who's far more involved with everything than we realize at first, as for Leon's campaign, it's the first time we meet Ada Wong, she is however teased in the first game as her name is the password for a scientist known as John in the underground lab of the Spencer Mansion, to my knowledge, Ada never makes mention of John and it's largely gone forgotten, but conceptually she was looking for John in the original RE2 before she was changed to being the sexy, treacherous, Revolver Ocelot-like character we all know and love today. There's also characters such as Marvin, an infected cop we meet at the precinct, what I love about Marvin is the different way's he treats Leon and Claire, he knows Chris, and knowing Claire is his sister, he's very nice and patient with her, while with Leon, he's far more stern and authoritative, while still treating him with a manner of kindness, as Leon's higher up, he's a great character and I wish we got to see more of him. Then there's the kind of villain Chief Irons, he's comically evil and I find him pretty unimpactful, but with him out of the way we can talk about the real big bad, Mr. X, or officially, "Tyrant" sent by Umbrella to deal with anybody who could leak information about their involvement in the incident... I THINK, he's not really explained here, he just IS, I'm sure supplementary material clears this up but that's not the game is it?! Mr. X is a big hulking... well Tyrant, he'll stalk you around the police station, never giving up, and for the most part, he's an entirely natural part of the game, he reacts to your actions fluidly, and may not show up in the same place twice if you happen to die and replay a section, keeping you on your toes at all times, never sure just where he is. To make matters better, youtubers like Boundary Break have shown, he is an active entity in the game, not one that just teleports outside a door occasionally to spook you, he's always walking around, ever present, all the time.

    Gameplay wise, it's a standard third person shooter affair, nothing fancy, but it works very well, the camera is over the shoulder, giving us a good view of the character model and our surroundings at all times, I think it fits the series perfectly, far better than the first person camera of the non-remake games.

    To end it, I think RE2 excels as a game, I can't judge how it holds up as a remake, but on its own merit, it's worth your time and then some.    … Expand
  2. Nick_Scratch
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
    Scary as all hell, fantastic game. I can still hear Mr X's footsteps in my nightmares.
  3. Bipolarnemesis
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Everything thing is good the only real bad thing about it is that 2nd scenario they could done so much more with that at least change the enemies around
  4. Fire-typhoon123
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    A stellar horror experience, Resident Evil 2 Remake has got to be one of the greatest & most captivating games I've ever played. Really loved every second of my multiple playthroughs & I'm so glad that this remake exists. I think even people who don't like or play horror games should play this one just cuz of how good it is. 10/10, no complaints..& i intend to spend so much more time playing it
  5. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This is how all the remake's should look like. Leon and Ada are my favorite characters. But Mr X is annoying
  6. Tlosfanatic
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    The game was so good, i urge you if you are a resident evil fan, pick this up immediately.
  7. RafaelSanchis
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Excelente Juego, excelentes graficos, muy rejugable. Es un juego que hay que tenerlo
  8. PablusMarcus
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Very good game and remake in my opinion the best game of 2019
    Sensationnal remake / i remember the re2 1998 and i have the same sensation of fear.
  9. PoptartKing
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil 2 is one of the best remakes I've played! The puzzles are so satisfying to solve, and the labyrinth-like mazes of the police station are so much fun to traverse around. This game nails the balance between survival horror, like the Resident Evil 1 remake, and hard hitting action, like Resident Evil 4, and the result is a so amazing that you've got to play it for yourself. TheResident Evil 2 is one of the best remakes I've played! The puzzles are so satisfying to solve, and the labyrinth-like mazes of the police station are so much fun to traverse around. This game nails the balance between survival horror, like the Resident Evil 1 remake, and hard hitting action, like Resident Evil 4, and the result is a so amazing that you've got to play it for yourself. The only real issue with this game is that the different paths lack a lot of variety from one another that the original had, so there's not too much replay value. Otherwise, this feels like a really fun blockbuster horror experience!… Expand
  10. Jin5000
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Very good remake of resident Evil 2, for the actually generation console Xbox one, PS4 and pc.
  11. Conan20
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, astonishing graphics, great gameplay, everything was so well and so great
  12. eduterr
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Es un muy buen remake. Es mi segundo resident favorito, luego del 1 remake remastered en mi opinión.
  13. ProjectEchoes
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    My first RE game. I really liked it. Looked and played great. A great intro to the franchise for me and I look fwd to playing the eventual RE4 remake as well as the next main installment, RE8.

    Great game.
  14. EbanSensei
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Resident Evil 2 es todo lo bueno que puedes esperar de un buen remake. No solo aporta al apartado visual del original, sino que transporta toda esa atmósfera tenebrosa que en nuestra niñez sentimos con el original. La primera campaña nos hará investigar cada rincón de los escenarios, sorprendiéndonos con cada detalle y enfrentamiento, y aunque la segunda vuelta sea menos impactante, noResident Evil 2 es todo lo bueno que puedes esperar de un buen remake. No solo aporta al apartado visual del original, sino que transporta toda esa atmósfera tenebrosa que en nuestra niñez sentimos con el original. La primera campaña nos hará investigar cada rincón de los escenarios, sorprendiéndonos con cada detalle y enfrentamiento, y aunque la segunda vuelta sea menos impactante, no deja de mantenernos atentos a que pasara a continuación. Y aunque se pueda pensar que como remake no brilla por si mismo, es todo lo contrario, ya que con todas las mejoras que tiene con respecto al original, RE2 Remake se alza por si solo, definitivamente, como uno de los mejores juegos de esta generación.… Expand
  15. Kroy3ik
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Графика - 8/10.
    Сюжет - 8/10.
    Атмосфера - 9/10.
    Звуки/Музыка - 9/10.
    Геймплей - 9/10.
    Покупать ли эту игру? Да!
  16. Hellgates666
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This is EXACTLY how remakes should be handled. Resident evil 2 is a masterpiece of horror. The puzzle solving, the terrifying atmosphere, the polished gameplay and Mr. X all make this an absolute must play. This quickly became my favorite entry in the franchise.
  17. srinu634
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    Great game. RPD level design is great. Loved resident evil village more for the level design and the characters.
  18. RedDragon1240
    Mar 14, 2021
    9
    RE2 is one of the most played games in my life and this remake met every expectation I had. Great graphics, great story, great gameplay and it's faithful to the original. A must play!
  19. Haloki
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    In my opinion resident evil 2 remake is the BEST resident evil of all time and definitely one of the best survival horror games ever
    Simply put, it's just amazing
  20. CRedfield98
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Best RE game ever. It is a masterpiece, and one of the best games on its genre.
  21. s14r43r
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Best remake you can dream about! Played for Claire and it was awesome! Thanks to developers for this masterpiece!!!
  22. kreml2
    May 7, 2023
    9
    Один из лучших ремейков во всей игровой индустрии, который я только видел, идеальная передача сюжета и основных механник устаревшей игры на новый движок, шикарный визуал, атмосфера, музыка, персонажи и нпс, все сделано на максимально качественном уровне, интерес к игре не теряется ни на одном этапе прохождения. Тебе каждый раз создают новые условия для уникального экспирианса от игры, аОдин из лучших ремейков во всей игровой индустрии, который я только видел, идеальная передача сюжета и основных механник устаревшей игры на новый движок, шикарный визуал, атмосфера, музыка, персонажи и нпс, все сделано на максимально качественном уровне, интерес к игре не теряется ни на одном этапе прохождения. Тебе каждый раз создают новые условия для уникального экспирианса от игры, а второе прохождение лишь закрепляет полученное удовольствие и оценку продукта. Ставлю 9/10, игра вышла на невероятном уровне, советую проходить на высоком уровне сложности, поскольку только так можно ощутить всю предесть обителей зла.… Expand
  23. chrisdan23
    Jun 8, 2022
    7
    Resident Evil 2 war damals ne Bombe. **** hatte man Schiss, wenn man ein neues Gebiet betrat und nicht sehen konnte, was um die Ecke geschah. Durch die vorgerenderten Hintergründe und die vertonten Dialoge war Resident Evil wie ein Gruselfilm zu selber spielen und - sterben. Überraschend ist, wie viel Capcom vom ursprünglichen Charme, Grusel und Spielgefühl in ein modernes Spielgewand hatResident Evil 2 war damals ne Bombe. **** hatte man Schiss, wenn man ein neues Gebiet betrat und nicht sehen konnte, was um die Ecke geschah. Durch die vorgerenderten Hintergründe und die vertonten Dialoge war Resident Evil wie ein Gruselfilm zu selber spielen und - sterben. Überraschend ist, wie viel Capcom vom ursprünglichen Charme, Grusel und Spielgefühl in ein modernes Spielgewand hat übertragen können. Chapeau für diese Leistung.

    Was allerdings auch mit ins Hier uns Jetzt übertragen wurde, sind die doch sehr altbackene Spielmechaniken und schrecklich schlecht gespielten B Movie Cut-Scenes. Resident Evil 2 ist auch heute sicher noch ein gutes Spiel. Aber nur dann, wenn man die entsprechende Nostalgie für alte B Movie Horrer Schinken mitbringt. Resident Evil 2 ist heute sicherlich alles andere als kreativ und frisch. Wer frischen, inspirierten B-Movie Horror sucht, sollte sich eher einmal ein The Evil Within 2 anschauen. Wer eher auf anspruchsvolle Kost steht, der kommt an Hellblade Senua's Sacrafice nicht vorbei. Als VR Erlebnis ist auch ein Resi 7 sicher nochmals anders zu bewerten, als die neuerlichen Remakes der alten Formel aus PSOne Zeiten. Persönlich kann ich den ganzen neuerlich Hype um die Resi Remake Spiele nicht ganz nachvollziehen, wie auch den etwas überzogenen Wertungspiegel. Als Fan Service allerdings hat Capcom wirklich alles richtig gemacht.    … Expand
  24. Terce
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    Recientemente me lo he pasado tras haber jugado al 7,village y 4 remake, y debo decir que sí, tiene la esencia que todo Resident Evil debe tener, para mí no supera al 4 porque no me convence del todo el tema que juegues dos veces algo similar para conocer las dos historias, pero dejando de lado eso, es un juego fantástico, muy buen cuidado, con unas mecánicas perfectas y un transfondo yRecientemente me lo he pasado tras haber jugado al 7,village y 4 remake, y debo decir que sí, tiene la esencia que todo Resident Evil debe tener, para mí no supera al 4 porque no me convence del todo el tema que juegues dos veces algo similar para conocer las dos historias, pero dejando de lado eso, es un juego fantástico, muy buen cuidado, con unas mecánicas perfectas y un transfondo y escenarios bastante correctos. Aunque sigo pensando que a un jeugo de este genero lo viene mejor ser en primera persona… Expand
  25. trnabo
    May 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game but I hated when the made us play the same scenario with the two characters… Expand
  26. WHITESIXOMAR
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! took me way back to my childhood, wish they could remaster the 1st game the same way they did with this one, amazing what a masterpiece!
  27. edmelian
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    Un remake a la altura de una obra maestra de ps1. Gráficos inmersivos, buena dificultdad....todo lo que un fan de los resident evil clásicos esperaría de una juego de nueva generación.
  28. Topdiz
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Omg this game is amazing best remake ever
    Amazing story amazing gameplay it's perfect game
  29. Wwilliams23
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    Survival Horror of this caliber is hard to beat. It’s an upgrade from the original game in every way possible. It features excellent level design, good puzzles, challenging difficulty, an intimidating main villain and a good variety of weapons. The main protagonists are also classic characters we love. It’s certainly a remake that was crafted with love and care, and it plays just as greatSurvival Horror of this caliber is hard to beat. It’s an upgrade from the original game in every way possible. It features excellent level design, good puzzles, challenging difficulty, an intimidating main villain and a good variety of weapons. The main protagonists are also classic characters we love. It’s certainly a remake that was crafted with love and care, and it plays just as great as it looks. It’s a must-play.… Expand
  30. Bernard_18
    Aug 4, 2021
    7
    A really well done remake. However, the game has very stressful points that made me lose my pleasure in playing. The first point is that the characters are very dumb. They no longer run when there is a giant guy after them, on the contrary, they "run" as if they were walking down the avenue. Not to mention that they are so weak that they can't even keep a zombie away when it grabs them.A really well done remake. However, the game has very stressful points that made me lose my pleasure in playing. The first point is that the characters are very dumb. They no longer run when there is a giant guy after them, on the contrary, they "run" as if they were walking down the avenue. Not to mention that they are so weak that they can't even keep a zombie away when it grabs them. The protagonists have a very precarious intelligence. Another very annoying point is that zombies are almost immortal. To a creature with rotten and weak flesh, they appear to be too strong. A shot or two at most should be enough to kill a zombie. When the brain is hit, body activity is over, nothing else works. The game also has very exaggerated enemies, some seem too forced. A guy with an arm the size of a building with an eye in the middle, a crododile the size of a bus, zombies that have become trees ...… 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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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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