Resident Evil 2

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 4840 Ratings

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  1. BassChamber
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Best remake ever made. A masterpiece, ignore bad reviews, you need to have a zombie rotten brain to not appreciate how good it is.
  2. mihmanz
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    Obviously the best Resi experience in my long Resi loving gaming life. Thank you, next! I mean Resident Evil 3!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. dstammel
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    I think this is a perfect re-imagining of the original Resident Evil 2.
    There is honestly nothing i DON'T like. The visuals and sounds are top notch.
    I really look forward to a remake like this for RE1 and RE3.
  6. AngelDragon
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    De lejos el mejor Remake que se ha hecho hasta la fecha. Todo lo hace bien, especialmente el sonido, sin duda la mejor parte de la experiencia, es muy inmersivo. Era necesario sin duda esta puesta a punto. Gracias Capcom.
  7. rafaelhsouza
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    This is not only a great remake but that's the way Capcom should be doing Resident Evil from now onwards. Forget about the action packed RE 5 and 6 and please let the first person camera go way. This is the perfect balance for Resident Evil.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. ReubenIsAGod
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    In a time where nostalgia has become a marketing point to basically release 'half-assed' unnecessary quote-on-quote 're-masters and remakes' which are basically just updated resolutions of older games. It's nice to see an actual remake of an old classic.

    It's already been said by many, but this is now the benchmark for remaking old games. Resident Evil 2 completely reshapes and    In a time where nostalgia has become a marketing point to basically release 'half-assed' unnecessary quote-on-quote 're-masters and remakes' which are basically just updated resolutions of older games. It's nice to see an actual remake of an old classic.

    It's already been said by many, but this is now the benchmark for remaking old games. Resident Evil 2 completely reshapes and redefines the older game and retools the game for a modern audience whilst keeping true to the resident evil formula, and acting more as a homage to Resident Evil 2, instead of completely trying to replace it.

    I completely recommend checking out the game. The Gameplay is buttery smooth, the difficulty is challenging yet not impossible. I finished the game in roughly 10 hours taking my time and exploring as Leon, I haven't touched the claire walkthrough yet, but I plan to after a bit of a break.

    Probably my favorite game of the year so far.    … Expand
  11. CalvinCrack
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    This is now in my top games of all time list alongside RE4. And it’s close to the top. That’s how good it is. There are other games that have great atmosphere but in terms of pure gameplay RE2 is in a class of its own. It is a game that makes you appreciate the interwoven design of its systems while you are playing. This is a masterclass that other designers can learn from. How to beThis is now in my top games of all time list alongside RE4. And it’s close to the top. That’s how good it is. There are other games that have great atmosphere but in terms of pure gameplay RE2 is in a class of its own. It is a game that makes you appreciate the interwoven design of its systems while you are playing. This is a masterclass that other designers can learn from. How to be challenging and fun at the same time. How to gradually raise the stakes. How to control a player’s progression without being overly intrusive. This is a game that plays YOU. The team at Capcom just showed everyone in the game’s industry how it’s done.… Expand
  12. ImmortalA9
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    Once a masterpiece,Always a masterpiece!!! A must buy!! Thank you Capcom!!Now you must focus on remaking Resident Evil 3!!
  13. RuslanDZE
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Its an "Old School" Good.

    One of my favorite Resident Evil Games now. It has best from all series: Good Camera, Dangerously scary zombies, awesome enemies( Mr. X), creepy atmosphere and insane replayability. This game may appear short, you can finish it in 5 hours. But you will wanna finish it again on different difficulty or for a different character, there is good unclockables like in    Its an "Old School" Good.

    One of my favorite Resident Evil Games now. It has best from all series: Good Camera, Dangerously scary zombies, awesome enemies( Mr. X), creepy atmosphere and insane replayability. This game may appear short, you can finish it in 5 hours. But you will wanna finish it again on different difficulty or for a different character, there is good unclockables like in any decent RE game. Like games of PSX and Ps2 era it does not try to extend your playthrough by repetitive missions and artificial enemies increase. I prefer 5 hours of very high quality content than 50 hours of mediocre open world game. I will return to this game probably every year from now like I do with RE4. For me its instant classic.    … Expand
  14. elggo
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece
    This Remake is the most amazing thing
    I hope this game put a millestone on the development of future games
  15. 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.
  16. iddqd4
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    Тяжелая мрачная атмосфера, злобные медленные зомби, нелинейные локации, отличный баланс сложности, лута и загадок, поиск предметов и решений из забытых квестов, отличный визуальный стиль и дизайн, старые знакомые персонажи. Все отлично сбалансировано, лучшая игра для тех кто любит классику зомби хорроров.Тяжелая мрачная атмосфера, злобные медленные зомби, нелинейные локации, отличный баланс сложности, лута и загадок, поиск предметов и решений из забытых квестов, отличный визуальный стиль и дизайн, старые знакомые персонажи. Все отлично сбалансировано, лучшая игра для тех кто любит классику зомби хорроров.
  17. Dudraug
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Resident Evil 2 actually one of the best games I've ever played. Incredible atmosphere, good survival gameplay, good art, good story. I don't like zombie too much, but I definitely love zombie from RE.
  18. yousucka
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    My personal rating is 20 out of 10, RE2 exceeded my wildest expectations. It was my favorite game when it came out on PS1, the remake was very well executed. They couldn’t have done a better job. Perfect
  19. kazuki1866
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Este juego es absolutamente increíble, supera al original en todo, yo he jugado mas de media docena de veces al original RE2 y es uno de mis Resident evil favorito de todos los tiempos, lo que Capcom hizo con este remake es sencillamente una obra de arte.
  20. 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!
  21. FanaticGamer89
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Resident Evil is back for real. So many elements is nailed just right. Let me try and make it short and sweet.

    Pros: + Graphics - Game look simply stunning, and it's wonderfully optimized, plays well on many configurations + Sound - from the eerie sound of your own footsteps to the creepy noises of the undead to the gunshots ringing out in the hallways, the sound design is simply    Resident Evil is back for real. So many elements is nailed just right. Let me try and make it short and sweet.

    Pros:
    + Graphics - Game look simply stunning, and it's wonderfully optimized, plays well on many configurations

    + Sound - from the eerie sound of your own footsteps to the creepy noises of the undead to the gunshots ringing out in the hallways, the sound design is simply perfection.

    + Atmosphere and nostalgia - They really nailed the feeling from the original Resident Evil 2 while still keeping it fresh and up to modern standards, as a Resident Evil fan that have played every single one of them, I am highly satisfied. And no I'm not just a completely fanboy that can't see wrong, recently Resident Evil 6 did a lot of things terribly and is possibly my least favorite game in the series.

    +Gameplay - Compared to a lot of games that eventually lets you have the feeling of safety, Resident Evil 2 remake never gives you this. You don't have enough ammo to kill all enemies, if you don't board up the windows they'll keep coming at you. You'll have to bob and weave, shoot for the legs, run as fast as you can to avoid the enemies. And without spoiling too much you'll surely know what it means to be powerless, to just have to run for your life.

    ~Story - I consider this element neutral, the story is what it is, it's resident evil so it's kind of corny, it's just what the franchise is known for. If you've enjoyed previous entries I see no reason why you wouldn't enjoy this. If you're the kind of person looking for oscar nominee performances you're not going to find it here.

    -Cons - It was really difficult to come up with something, yes the game can be brutally difficult and frustrating at times, but I don't really feel like this is a con as much as a "git gud" type of situation.

    Through and through Capcom have made a home run with Remake 2 and I desperately hope to see them recreate other games in the franchise with the same attention to detail and passion to please it's core audience.

    Can't recommend this game highly enough, in fact, if you by any chance is still reading, I beg you to buy the game, give Capcom a reason to keep producing these amazing games.    … Expand
  22. kmetek
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    Great game, it's exactly what I wanted. Maybe a little too short, but this is good, you have 2 characters + 2 scenarios + some new stuff will come free. Thanks Capcom.
  23. vizard00
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    RE2 REMAKE ? , A true masterpiece made by true artists . our memories can rest in peace now ,
    thank you Capcom , RE3 remake
  24. rafinhazz
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Muito bom! Capcom acertou em cheio, toda a atmosfera do original com um grande avanço gráfico!
  25. ThatEmoGamer
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    I was never really into resident evil until I picked it up and it completely convinced me to try out most of the series! I can't recommend this game enough.
  26. AstiX
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    Full of pure goodness and satisfaction. It's so easy to love this game. Can't stop playing!
  27. rafaaguilera
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    I expected no less than Resident Evil remake level of polish and production and this absolutely delivered it. It looks stunning, the new 3rd person perspective works fine, levels, battles and puzzles were cleverly redesigned, it's more tense, supporting characters were better developed...so many changes (for the better), but at same time it's feels very true to the original RE2 game.I expected no less than Resident Evil remake level of polish and production and this absolutely delivered it. It looks stunning, the new 3rd person perspective works fine, levels, battles and puzzles were cleverly redesigned, it's more tense, supporting characters were better developed...so many changes (for the better), but at same time it's feels very true to the original RE2 game.

    Each character campaign last about 6-7 hours. Some may say it's too short, but I'd rather have a short but amazing experience that keeps me coming back, than play something that drags on for 20 hours or so and never look back to it again.

    I have just a single complain about that Tyrant (Mr. X) that keeps chasing you for a great portion of the game. I know he's there to build tension and it works well at first, but starts to get annoying when you're trying to concentrate on a puzzle solving or exploring the environment and then this f* comes and forces you to run and abort everything you're doing. It doesn't really damage the game and you get used to it, but I can't help feeling annoyed by his constant presence.

    Apart from that, it's the masterpiece Resident Evil fans were waiting for and one of the best games of this generation. Can't wait for RE3 e Code Veronica remakes.    … Expand
  28. Voodoo123
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    +Phenomenal graphics and animations
    +60fps
    +Excellent gameplay +Great soundscape +Respectful remastering of the original 90's game -Old school gameplay may put off newer players -HDR seems broken/off regardless of calibration Playing this on my ps4 pro 4ktv BLEW MY MIND. This is a top-of-class ots shooter coupled with a fantastic story and incredibly detailed visuals sporting    +Phenomenal graphics and animations
    +60fps
    +Excellent gameplay
    +Great soundscape
    +Respectful remastering of the original 90's game
    -Old school gameplay may put off newer players
    -HDR seems broken/off regardless of calibration

    Playing this on my ps4 pro 4ktv BLEW MY MIND. This is a top-of-class ots shooter coupled with a fantastic story and incredibly detailed visuals sporting 60fps framerate. A technological marvel given the jaguar cpu cores limitations, Capcom have produced what I will describe as an exceptionally good remaster of resident evil 2 here. I have had doubts in the past, for some time now of the capabilities of japanese game developers that seem to struggle when it comes to producing the higher budget AAA quality games that have been around since xbox360-ps3 era, but capcom have been the exception to this of late. If you are a fan of the original this simply is a MUST PURCHASE!    … Expand
  29. Johnnyfaye-Hero
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I really don't have any complaints with this game at all, I guess the only complain I have is the knife shouldn't break but other than that this game is prefect. You rarely get a flawless game like this, do yourself a favour and play this game if you haven't yet. Do a run of Story A and alternate character story B this way you get the complete first story.

    This might be my favourite    I really don't have any complaints with this game at all, I guess the only complain I have is the knife shouldn't break but other than that this game is prefect. You rarely get a flawless game like this, do yourself a favour and play this game if you haven't yet. Do a run of Story A and alternate character story B this way you get the complete first story.

    This might be my favourite game of all time and I really wasn't expecting that.    … Expand
  30. xhugorichardx
    Apr 12, 2019
    10
    What a game, is superb. I have played around 20h and it make me jump from my seats, may times.
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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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