Resident Evil 2

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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
  31. Luccio
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    Wow. Resident Evil 2 remake was my entry into the franchise and now; I'm hooked. The sound design amplified the incredible atmosphere, made combat feel incredibly satisfying and make the zombie encounters just that much more scary. The lighting really made this game so much better as well. Mr X is a wonderful addition, constantly keeping me on my toes and it really feels like they'veWow. Resident Evil 2 remake was my entry into the franchise and now; I'm hooked. The sound design amplified the incredible atmosphere, made combat feel incredibly satisfying and make the zombie encounters just that much more scary. The lighting really made this game so much better as well. Mr X is a wonderful addition, constantly keeping me on my toes and it really feels like they've nailed the distribution of resources, although I did find myself running into way more blue herbs than was really necessary. The story is actually pretty good and wholistic from both Leon's and Claire's perspectives, with enough differentiating them to make me want to finish both campaigns to get a fuller understanding of the events unfolding in Raccoon City. RE Engine looks beautiful here as well.… Expand
  32. miguevindiano
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    I can't describe what this game made me feel. I felt relaxed because of cleaning the map and trying to collect all the objects, but I also had this weird feeling in my stomach because of the zombies that may appear at any moment.
    I hope this remake of an old RE makes other developers to make games like the first RE and Silent Hill.
  33. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Si no le pongo el 10 es porque tiene un rendimiento variable. El juego que revivió a Capcom, todo halago es poco.
  34. YoungCritic007
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    What else can u say. More games need to look at this game on how a remaster should be dine because god damn this was the best remaster I ever played and that's on FONEM. Graphics great, gameplay great, sound great, monster's great. Everything about this game is mind-blowing.
  35. MAX4D
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Very professional and awesome remake of the classic masterpiece game
    best game ever
  36. greyestfox
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    This game is almost perfect. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did but when I started playing I couldn't put it down and ended up getting the Platinum trophy in about 4 weeks. The story is engaging and the graphics on the RE engine are some of the best available on the PS4. But where RE games shine is their gameplay and this one is no different. The environment design is great. TheThis game is almost perfect. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did but when I started playing I couldn't put it down and ended up getting the Platinum trophy in about 4 weeks. The story is engaging and the graphics on the RE engine are some of the best available on the PS4. But where RE games shine is their gameplay and this one is no different. The environment design is great. The sound design is absolutely oppressive as background noises continually play in most of the areas to keep you from ever feeling safe (except in the Safe Rooms). If you want to play for the story and just run through the game, the Assisted or Normal modes allow for that while the Hardcore mode brings an extra challenge without being insanely difficult.

    The only complaint I have is just how hard the "No Way Out" scenario is in the Ghost Survivor's DLC. It is the only trophy I haven't been able to get but thankfully it's separated from the main game trophies so if you're a trophy hunter you don't have to worry about that. I also wish there was more DLC like there was for RE7.    … Expand
  37. djdizzy
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    I have RE2 remake a perfect 10 because I don’t know how it could be improved. Gone are the cumbersome tank controls. With more than a new coat of paint, RE2 was remade from the ground-up but retains everything that made the original great. They managed to capture genuine terror as you progress through the game. True “survival horror” makes a triumphant return in this one.
  38. V7q
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    absolutely genius game, which may destroy your psychic and always take you nerveus. But plot is really bad, btw it's showed bad, i don't know who is Tiran, nothing explained.
    For plot -1 score
  39. Raiden988
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível, gráfico ótimos, jogabilidade espetacular, ele trouxe de volta o que um resident evil é.
  40. Necarat
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    this game is almost wonderful like Resident Evil 4. very very good remake. must be played.
  41. peanut_1223
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    This game is amazing and fun ... My only problem with the game is the "Tyrant" (Mr X ) he can sometimes slow down the pacing of the story and puzzles making him more of a nuisance than scary ... Other than that this game is near perfect.
  42. Juangames12
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    Es el primer resident evil que e jugado y me encanto la historia como los gráficos de los mejores juegos que probado.
  43. Noctiss
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome.,mطزرتفث سبلا ننقص يسسث. اتعفف سسبا عقبال قاقص تتصط عنصص بيسس زتت. ب… Expand
  44. Dnische
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    My first RE game. Always thought these games were solely about two things — action and silly b-movie plot. This game has both, but it is a good horror in the meantime. I will never forget first emergence of Tyrant and that slowly increasing sound of his steps, meaning — HE IS APPROACHING! God, it was soooo tense.

    Amazing 10-hours-long thriller. That episode in sewer was quite dull    My first RE game. Always thought these games were solely about two things — action and silly b-movie plot. This game has both, but it is a good horror in the meantime. I will never forget first emergence of Tyrant and that slowly increasing sound of his steps, meaning — HE IS APPROACHING! God, it was soooo tense.

    Amazing 10-hours-long thriller. That episode in sewer was quite dull though.
    8/10    … Expand
  45. MairbekMagomed
    Mar 26, 2021
    8
    Оценка могла быть выше , но увы немного подпортила впечатление сложность. Даже на низком уровне несколько раз сфитил
  46. YannySp101
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Even though I found Resident Evil Village to be a heavily flawed game, I was actually quite interested in playing more Resident Evil games. Unfortunately, Resident Evil 7: biohazard's strong emphasis on horror didn't interest me at all, so I decided to play Resident Evil 2.
    Anyway, so, I wasn't expecting a good story from Resident Evil 2 and I didn't really get a good story; it's not bad,    Even though I found Resident Evil Village to be a heavily flawed game, I was actually quite interested in playing more Resident Evil games. Unfortunately, Resident Evil 7: biohazard's strong emphasis on horror didn't interest me at all, so I decided to play Resident Evil 2.
    Anyway, so, I wasn't expecting a good story from Resident Evil 2 and I didn't really get a good story; it's not bad, in fact, it managed to surprise me at times but it's just not necessarily good either. It's definitely not an important part of the game though, so it didn't affect my thoughts on the game overall.
    The characters are decent; Claire is great, Leon is cool, Ada is fine and the side-characters are okay, even if most of them are not memorable.
    The gameplay is amazing though! There's a wide variety of weapons & items, the shooting mechanics feel extremely satisfying and the survival horror elements are wonderful.
    The atmosphere and the representation are perfect, and they're accompanied by breathtaking graphics, outstanding audio and absolutely incredible level design. These are some of the most important parts in a survival horror game for me and Resident Evil 2 excels in every single one of them.
    Also, the boss fights are surprisingly exciting and interesting, albeit not very well designed for the most part.
    I feel like the only serious complaint I have about the game is how the second run feels very similar to the first run and its implementation messes up the story and the backtracking in some instances, unfortunately.

    Pros:
    + Addictive gameplay
    + Superb atmosphere & audio
    + Gorgeous visuals
    + Awesome level design

    Cons:
    - The addition of the second run isn't executed very well

    Narrative: 4/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Content: ?/10
    Characters: 6/10
    Graphics/Audio: 10/10

    Final Rating: 9/10
    - Amazing -
    Resident Evil 2 is an excellent survival horror game and a fantastic game overall... and that comes from someone who isn't a big fan of horror games.

    Do I recommend it?:
    It's quite scary but very enjoyable experience, so... yes, unless you despise horror games.    … Expand
  47. PeteAmmo1225
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    The textbook definition of how a remake should be. It took me way too long to get to this game but I finally was able to beat it. Having not played the original Resident Evil 2 but being a big fan of the franchise, I went into this game with high expectations and no idea of what was going to happen. This game pulled me in from the get go with the classic Resident Evil corny yet charmingThe textbook definition of how a remake should be. It took me way too long to get to this game but I finally was able to beat it. Having not played the original Resident Evil 2 but being a big fan of the franchise, I went into this game with high expectations and no idea of what was going to happen. This game pulled me in from the get go with the classic Resident Evil corny yet charming dialogue, gruesome and scary set pieces, great and fluid gameplay, and a truthfully terrifying atmosphere. I love the incorporation of Mr. X in this game as he stalks you and lurks around various corners. It's a gameplay element that always keeps you on your toes and makes you think before going certain places or using one of the very sparse resources in the game. Unfortunately, it seems that since this game was a critical and financial success, Capcom will most likely milk these remakes as much as they can(as seen with the lackluster but still passable Resident Evil 3 remake). But this game is a must play if you are a horror fan or not. It's a truthfully groundbreaking remake that will live in infamy for years to come.… Expand
  48. RuNaWaY-
    Apr 16, 2022
    9
    Comparing to RE3R way is much much better, let's admit we all seen Capcom could've done in the 3rd game serie remake like if they would've pay attention as much as they did on RE2R
  49. StealthYeled
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Residencia Malvada
    32 a 128 bits reflejados en este increíble juego. Tiene una ambientación impecable, Mr X es lo mejor del titulo. Zombies como tienen que ser, puzles buenísimos. Una jugabilidad entre el 4 y el 2 es medio raro decirlo asi pero digamos que tiene lo mejor de los dos mundos. La parte de la niña de lo mejor de terror que visto en mucho tiempo.

    En los malo podría decir que para mi le falta la banda sonora original que ya este deposi impuesta en el juego, que es maravillosa. Algunas zonas como la alcantarilla para mi no esta al nivel. La parte 2 ya se de Leon o Claire es demasiado similar una entre otra. El juego aunque se muy bueno se te hace bastante corto y al menos para mi da un poco de pereza un jugar otra vez haber que paso en esa escena post créditos de la primera parte del juego. Capaz si hubiera sido diferente merecería por supuesto mas nota, no le quita que esa un maravillo juego que si eres fan de Resident Evil como a los juegos de terror es una compra obligatoria 8.5/10.    … Expand
  50. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    É difícil achar um remake que supera o original com tanta folga quanto Resident Evil 2 conseguiu superar. É o jogo definitivo de Survival Horror.
  51. Ardho
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns
  52. Pnwotter
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    I played the original on PC when it first came out so when this was released it was a must-play for me.

    Changes to the game were very noticeable and very welcome for me: OTS view, updated graphics, new and expanded areas... The puzzles changed up a bit and that was nice as it gave a returning fan a new experience. Had a blast playing through, multiple times, and in the extra modes as    I played the original on PC when it first came out so when this was released it was a must-play for me.

    Changes to the game were very noticeable and very welcome for me: OTS view, updated graphics, new and expanded areas...

    The puzzles changed up a bit and that was nice as it gave a returning fan a new experience. Had a blast playing through, multiple times, and in the extra modes as well. Highly recommend.    … Expand
  53. Efr07
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Первое знакомство с серией. Игорь очень понравилась. Прошел за двух персонажей.
  54. DisneyLover1
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remaking one of the scariest games ever, that is not easy to do at all. The remake has amazing graphics, lovable characters, fun weapons to use, & the Ghost survivor stories are great & they give a reasonable challenge for Die-Hard RE Fans & New RE players (like me). Amazing acting & voicing by the main cast by Nick Apostolides (Leon), Stephanie Pansibello (Claire), & Jolene Anderson (Ada).

    The individual stories between Leon and Claire show enough charm & charisma that it made me cry. In Leon's Story, he's a rookie cop who just earned his promotion not long ago and he sees such horrific things that he realizes that his future working as a RPD cop by solving crimes & arresting criminals won't be in his future after he sees that everyone around him turns into zombies. Before Leon escapes the station, he's encountered by FBI Agent Ada Wong where they find a reporter named Ben who has been imprisoned by Chief Irons for investigating Umbrella Corp. When the two enter the sewers, Ada & Leon try to find the suspect responsible for the Raccoon City Outbreak, Annette Birkin. When Annette tries to escape she tries to shoot Ada but Leon sacrifices himself and passes out. Ada tries to pursue Annette but she falls into a trash compactor and is also injured. Leon saves her & the two ride a cable car to NEST to secure a sample of the G-Virus but Leon fights a more dangerous William. After defeating William once again, Annette tells Leon that Ada isn't an FBI agent, that she's a mercenary. Leon tells Ada about what happened, then she confronts to Leon that she's a mercenary. When the two refuse to shoot one another, Annette shoots Ada where she falls off a bridge where Ada falls to her death. Finally, Leon almost escapes the lab where he is ambushed by the Tyrant where it transforms into a Super Tyrant during his final escape of this nightmare. Ada survives the fall and she helps Leon one more time by tossing a rocket launcher, where he kills the Tyrant & escapes on an evacuating train.

    Claire's story is an emotional fest all around. At the start of Claire's story, she's a lonely college student with barely any friends (no offense at all), her parents die at a young age which results in Claire being an orphan, & her brother Chris was the only person taking care of her. When she gets separated from Leon (whichever scenario you do), Claire gets lonely again. After escaping the RPD station, Claire meets a little girl named Sherry all alone hiding from a destructive monster. Next, when the girls try to escape the station, they encounter Chief Irons where he threatens to kill Claire if Sherry doesn't come with him. When Irons abducts Sherry, she gets lonely again but we see that Claire has feelings for Sherry. After escaping the orphanage, Claire meets up with Sherry's mother Annette, where she tells Claire everything that caused the outbreak in the first place. Claire finds Sherry but Annette tells Claire that her daughter has been infected & can't be saved. When their conversation ends, we get to see a deeper relationship between the girls because Claire tells Sherry that she cares for her. After receiving the vaccine, Annette is attacked and fatally injured by her monstrous husband where Claire ends up defeating the monster again. Before leaving NEST, Claire finds that Annette is slow dying vaccinating her daughter & with no time to be saved, Sherry mourns a goodbye to her mother. The Girls rush out of the facility as quickly as possible, where once again William appears bigger and is defeated again & they leave.

    Finally, Leon, Claire, & Sherry reunite where the 5th and final time William is there. This time he transform into a wall of flesh and fangs eating the back of the evacuating train. Claire and Leon almost get killed but they manage to uncouple William's tram and he finally dies. As the Three Survivors escape, they continue their fight to Umbrella where they live a weird happily ever after.

    This game is the GOAT of Video Game remakes & IMO the 2019 Game of the Year!    … Expand
  55. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    10
    This game is the absolute best , scared me to death and I was on edge the whole time, awesome story with awesome characters, hoping mr.x didn't show up was always on the back of my head hoping he doesn't get in my way, love this game, masterpiece
  56. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
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  57. Gamer5561
    May 19, 2021
    9
    It has managed to be one of the best games of the Resident evil series. In my eyes, Claire Redfield and Leon have been very good characters. The story of the game is great, the mechanics are good, the hitting feel is good, in short, the game is good.
  58. Saeedg
    Jun 6, 2021
    9
    The game was charming and beautiful but I wish there were more human characters in the game
  59. Lukkaya
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Man this remake was addictive Masterpiece, well crafted, similar original environment, has replayability value,
    Fun for speedruners
  60. motchymotch
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    absolutely amazing, graphics, tension, gameplay, probably still better than the 4 remake
  61. JTHafley
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    RE 2 is one of my favorite games and this remake does the original justice. If you're new to the RE universe and want to get into it this is a great place to start. My only gripe is that Mr X can be more of an annoyance than a scary threat and you find yourself going the long way around just to avoid him because it brings the game to a grinding stop
  62. BadSaiyan
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    If i have a choice, play OG game, or Remake, i obviously choose remake........
  63. NerdGaming
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    Das Resident Evil 2 Remake ist wie der PS1 Titel ein absolutes Meisterwerk.
    Man hat es geschafft, dieses Spiel auf den heutigen Standard zu holen und das ohne, das man das Spielgefühl des PS1 Titel verloren gegangen ist und das man muss man auch erst einmal hinbekommen.
    Die Grafik des Spiels bewegt sich wirklich auf einem extrem guten Level, Leo und Claire sind wunderbar geschrieben und    Das Resident Evil 2 Remake ist wie der PS1 Titel ein absolutes Meisterwerk.
    Man hat es geschafft, dieses Spiel auf den heutigen Standard zu holen und das ohne, das man das Spielgefühl des PS1 Titel verloren gegangen ist und das man muss man auch erst einmal hinbekommen.
    Die Grafik des Spiels bewegt sich wirklich auf einem extrem guten Level, Leo und Claire sind wunderbar geschrieben und man fiebert jede Sekunde mit ihnen mit..
    Was mir aber am besten am Spiel gefallen hat, ist das man hier kaum auf Jumpscares gesetzt hat, sondern einfach auf eine beklemmende Atmosphäre, was dazu geführt hat, das mein Herz an manchen Stellen in die Hose gerutscht ist.
    Abschließend brauche ich eigentlich nur noch zu sagen, ein muss für jeden Horror- und Resident Evil Fan und Chapeau Capcom für ein derart gelungenes Remake!
    -NerdGaming    … Expand
  64. TylerDurdenFan1
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    scary game, **** my pants 4 times. Mr. X very big scary man. very family friendly
  65. Ramy_shindou07
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    The best resident evil game since resident evil 4
    That's what we wanted for a long time from this franchise
  66. Maddogg_PS
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    The greatest game of all time. Truly a masterpiece in every aspect. The gameplay, the graphics, the story, the characters models and voice acting all a ten out of ten. Capcom knocked it out of the park with this game and i cannot wait to see what they have planned for the future. I hope the Resident evil 4 remake is as good as this game not like Resident evil 3 remake. Please give us aThe greatest game of all time. Truly a masterpiece in every aspect. The gameplay, the graphics, the story, the characters models and voice acting all a ten out of ten. Capcom knocked it out of the park with this game and i cannot wait to see what they have planned for the future. I hope the Resident evil 4 remake is as good as this game not like Resident evil 3 remake. Please give us a Code Veronica Remake… Expand
  67. SkatchyBogan
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    A well-done remake, keeping everything we love from the OG and adding in some new stuff, a must-play!
  68. CHAR1TH
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    As a newcomer to this series, i started with resident evil 2. All i can say is its a very amazing game, the visuals,gameplay, characters,etc. are all very good, it has a great story. It has great dlc's as well, completed all of them. This was almost close to a masterpiece, if not for the bad enemy/boss variety and few sequences were boring. So its a 9.5/10 for me. Highly recommened.
  69. xandypandy
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    An infitinitely replayable masterpiece. i think about this game ever minute im not playing it. best game of the generation
  70. realjaytheboom
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Resident Evil 2: Well that was a very unexpected game. In Resident Evil 2 you play as Leon S Kennedy and Claire Redfield in Raccoon City in the middle of a zombie outbreak and that’s about it, and your trying to figure out what is happening to everyone to escape Raccoon City. I think that this game is a joy to play. I haven’t played a game that has made me so feel so scared and alone in myResident Evil 2: Well that was a very unexpected game. In Resident Evil 2 you play as Leon S Kennedy and Claire Redfield in Raccoon City in the middle of a zombie outbreak and that’s about it, and your trying to figure out what is happening to everyone to escape Raccoon City. I think that this game is a joy to play. I haven’t played a game that has made me so feel so scared and alone in my life, it’s not a small area that you go through ether they are massive places. The controls are so amazing and it feels great to nail that critical headshot on every zombie. But Mr.X has to be one of the best gameplay mechanics I’ve ever seen, the foot steps you hear as your exploring makes me stop dead in my tracks and makes me horrified to move. The jumpscares in the game when not intentional make the experience so much better. Overall this is one of the best games I’ve ever played great characters, gameplay, graphics and sound design make it a must buy. Ranking Masterpiece… Expand
  71. 158_cogi_to_
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    Really good game, one of the best survival TPS games! Thrilling, enjoyable and well-balanced. Way better than other recent mediocre survival-horror games like evil wi*hin 2 lol
  72. Hassan_77
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    This game is great, so scary. The atmosphere is really good and the design of zombies and mr X has been done so well. You know this game is a true survival horror game and if you haven't experienced it, you'd better give it a try.
  73. Deux67xues
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    The best remake game I've ever played, this game is really good both for newcomers and the fans of the original.
  74. Jattaman
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    Splendido remake di un capolavoro.
    Restaura un gran gioco del passato rendendolo moderno, ma mantenendone il feeling e rispettandone la storia.
  75. S1NGLEVB
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  76. MustafaX89
    Apr 2, 2023
    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!
  77. Ijouki
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    My favorite game from the Resident Evil series, one of the best stories in the franchise. The old game was already a work of art, its remake was faithful and incredible.
  78. abdurhmanzain
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Remake very Horror better than games horror, Defects and lack of music, deleting some enemies of the original version, deleting some places and characters, their looks and performance is very bad and illogical, Pros: Depth in the atmosphere of the environment and the game more than the original version and the puzzles are very excellent and outperformed the original version and the introduction of the terrifying monster of the Tyrant was a nightmare… Expand
  79. LucasMontan
    Nov 29, 2021
    9
    É um jogo muito fiel ao original, mas bem reimaginado. Ele tem um nível de desafio bacana, rejogavel várias vezes, não se arrasta a história. Ele tem o ponto certo de terror!
  80. Davidnotavailab
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    Definitely and i dont say this without meaning TOP 2 resident evil game to ever release. This is imo the re experience, by this time re4 remake has come out and while both are very good, this is the re experience. The level design is incredible, the atmosphere is incredible, MR X is so intimidating. Really good
  81. Sensou
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    Unexpectedly an addicting game to play again and again.

    Bought it for my sister as she likes horror genre but turns out she can't handle to jumpscare and of course Mr. X. Don't want it become a waste purchase so I play it by myself even thou I'm completely weak to horror kind of things. The 1st play-through is a complete mess as I've spent way too many time just to hear that bald    Unexpectedly an addicting game to play again and again.

    Bought it for my sister as she likes horror genre but turns out she can't handle to jumpscare and of course Mr. X.

    Don't want it become a waste purchase so I play it by myself even thou I'm completely weak to horror kind of things.

    The 1st play-through is a complete mess as I've spent way too many time just to hear that bald head foot-steps and lock myself in the safe room. Spent 5 hours on my 1st play-through which is short but repetition is very-very high in this game.

    After the first play-through, everything become way smoother and I start to enjoy it more and more as I've beat the game around 12-14 times.

    Shooting mechanic is great, story decent, voice acting great, setting wonderful, enemy type and boss well executed. Overall a great journey with this game even thou I never think I can play this kind of game but turns out I become addicted to RE2 Remake.    … Expand
  82. Tobylua
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    Resident Evil 2 on PS5
    Game Completed : April 13, 2022
    Playtime : 8.5hrs This is my first survival horror game since i completed RE3 Nemesis on PS1. Its a well polished game, its graphics are polished, how the map works, puzzles are addictive and the story and ending is very compelling for a decade old game. Inventory system and gun upgrade is very addicting as well and its voice    Resident Evil 2 on PS5
    Game Completed : April 13, 2022
    Playtime : 8.5hrs

    This is my first survival horror game since i completed RE3 Nemesis on PS1. Its a well polished game, its graphics are polished, how the map works, puzzles are addictive and the story and ending is very compelling for a decade old game. Inventory system and gun upgrade is very addicting as well and its voice actors are good. If you are a fan or looking for a horror survival game this is masterpiece of its genre. Nothing feels like forced and everything feels seemingly. What i dont like about this game is that it is scary     … Expand
  83. Dogguin
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    It's an amazing game with a story that holds you and even being in 3rd person makes you feel a great fear like in the current games of the franchise.
  84. Dan9el99
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    Das Remake des Capcom Klassikers fällt durch butterweiches Gameplay und einer packenden Neuinterpretation der Handlung positiv auf. Animationen und Sound sind auf dem höchsten Niveau. Ein innovatives Remake wie aus dem Lehrbuch (8/10).
  85. SebbyMakesMusic
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    I've never played the original, but I can tell how this would've felt like an OG Resident Evil game with alternate camera angles. Controls, enemy and level design, graphics, gameplay... all fantastic. Mr. X gets my heart pumping. (I just realized he can potentially smash through the wall at the back of the Press Room.) Ammo synthesis helps your playstyle without making ammo excessive.I've never played the original, but I can tell how this would've felt like an OG Resident Evil game with alternate camera angles. Controls, enemy and level design, graphics, gameplay... all fantastic. Mr. X gets my heart pumping. (I just realized he can potentially smash through the wall at the back of the Press Room.) Ammo synthesis helps your playstyle without making ammo excessive. Extra modes offer more action-packed sequences. This game flows very naturally from start to finish in a classic Resident Evil fashion, starting in an impressive police station that eventually branches into a massive underground lab.

    My only real complaint is that it can be easy to manipulate safe rooms to hide from enemies, mainly the guy who relentlessly chases you for a solid portion of the game, Mr. X. It would honestly be pretty fantastic if there was an option to allow him to chase you everywhere, as I consider his presence part of the peak thrill of this experience; It compliments the fluent movements between rooms rather nicely.

    This is essentially the definitive Resident Evil experience.    … Expand
  86. MadIsAdopted
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    The best survival horror to date in post-silent-hill era, this time juiced with marvelous graphics, outstanding physics and overall fun-ness. One of my favorite games of the last generation. I wish the second half was as unmatchable as the first half though.
  87. joaopoc1998
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    Best remake ever made.
    Vaery good gameplay.
    Amazing graphics.
    A ok story
  88. Ellie_Williamss
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Эта игра просто великолепна. Держит в напряжение, невероятно атмосферная, приятная графика, шикарный звук. Не затянута, в общем всё как надо! 10/10.
  89. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    5
    Resident Evil 2 Remake is interesting, but it's not a remake at all. This game is Resident Evil 7, it looks like Resident Evil 2, the important places of the game, important and special types, the original version of this remake is removed. It's interesting that the new camera was not made for Resident Evil 2. Disappointing and awful remake
  90. THOUSANDEYEKAii
    May 30, 2023
    10
    Remake of my favorite Resident Evil game which makes it my second favorite.
  91. Atakk-REVIL
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é Abusordo de bom cara ele trás a ecencia do jogos clássicos novamente o terror jogabilidade são precisas e perfeitas gráficos maravilhosos e direção de arte impecável história excelente sem palavras não vi nada de ruim nesse jogo a não ser uma coisa ele acaba.… Expand
  92. briansb
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review is more-so in the high 9.5 range, but happily bumping to a 10. This game is truly a masterclass, showcasing what a remake should be. Everything about this game feels fresh and revitalized, while completely staying true to what made the original game special in the first place. Everything about the game feels tightly perfected; the music, the atmosphere, the puzzling, theThis review is more-so in the high 9.5 range, but happily bumping to a 10. This game is truly a masterclass, showcasing what a remake should be. Everything about this game feels fresh and revitalized, while completely staying true to what made the original game special in the first place. Everything about the game feels tightly perfected; the music, the atmosphere, the puzzling, the combat, etc. A true rollercoaster of an experience that grabs you immediately and doesn't let go for the entire game. I was immediately inclined to jump in for a second experience with the other character, and I loved how NG+ was adapted in a way where a second play through wasn't overly repetitive or elongated. This game can truly be considered a masterpiece!… Expand
  93. HyprooX
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    The atmosphere in this game is perfect. I also love the tension in this game.

    I have replayed this game three times and probably will replay it again in the future because the game is just so good. I think the game could be longer because currently it takes like 4 hours to finish it but it's still quite enjoyable.
  94. GoldCrusader
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this game is really fun and polished, sadly it fails to live up to the original. The scenarios are barely different, all of the campaigns feature both birkin and mr x and a few enemies and locations are removed, but if I were to review it without compairing it to the 1998 classic, I'd say it deserves the rating I have given it. The gunplay feels great, the voice acting, while somewhat stale, is still better than most games that have come out in the past 5 years, there is a lot of replay value, it's fun to try and speedrun, and the graphics are absolutely breathtaking. Definetely a must for anyone owning a ps4 or ps5.… Expand
  95. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    I think that this game redefines what a remake is. It completley reconstructs the original RE2. This game is spooky, goofy, and overall pretty fun.
  96. Eliqx
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    The best remake in video game history. With the gameplay of RE4, the graphics of RE7 certainly couldn't go wrong and in fact capcom brings RE2 back in a truly excellent way
  97. Slaynii
    May 30, 2023
    9
    This game has it all, from Amazing graphics to fun and awesome gameplay and some really scary places where you can explore, solve puzzles etc. The soundtracks was also awesome. They added alot of scary vibes to the already scary places. I had alot of fun playing this game even tho I usually can't play horror games because I always pause etc. The thing with playing both Claire's and LeonsThis game has it all, from Amazing graphics to fun and awesome gameplay and some really scary places where you can explore, solve puzzles etc. The soundtracks was also awesome. They added alot of scary vibes to the already scary places. I had alot of fun playing this game even tho I usually can't play horror games because I always pause etc. The thing with playing both Claire's and Leons Story is also really interesting and well made. Claire's story is completey different and you can explore places with her that you couldn't explore with Leon.… Expand
  98. Nindo_1
    May 1, 2022
    10
    It’s really a 9.5 but whatever, it’s the best horror game ever. I’ve played it 11 times and it never gets old, the pacing never slows down and the atmosphere is the best out of any game.
  99. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    9
    As a remake it is incredible. Improves many flaws the original had. Combat, setting, level design, story are all very good. The lack of variety from the A and B scenarios is the main flaw. Not much of a difference between these 2 routes.
  100. RAILANDERSON
    May 27, 2022
    8
    Uma aula de como fazer um remake de um jogo, Perfeito no que se propõe, fazendo com que um jogo de 1998 que tinha uma jogabilidade ultrapassada, ficasse perfeito nos dias atuais, è um jogo nostálgico que vai mexer com seus sentimentos e deixar vc de boca aberta vendo o quão incríveis ficou o remake. Incrível como a Capcom caprichou aqui.
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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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