Resident Evil 2

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89

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9.3

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  • Summary: Ready or not, the terror of Resident Evil 2 is here. In chapter one, the case of the disastrous T-virus outbreak--a mutagenic toxin designed for biological weapons--was eventually closed but the experiments were far from over. Control the destiny of Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield as theirReady or not, the terror of Resident Evil 2 is here. In chapter one, the case of the disastrous T-virus outbreak--a mutagenic toxin designed for biological weapons--was eventually closed but the experiments were far from over. Control the destiny of Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield as their nightmare begins when a biotech terror runs rampant in Raccoon City. Relentless zombies and hideous monsters are all out for a taste of your blood. If the suspense doesn't kill you, something else will. Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    Better graphics, imroved story, and the same basic look-out-for-the-zombies gameplay. [Nov 2001, p.51]
  2. The sequel elevates what was so great about the first one to a complete new level of terror.
  3. One of the most clever, crowd-pleasing, tense, dramatic, beautiful and playable games ever conceived.
  4. Now, I hear what you're saying: "This Zombie is chewing on my foot, it deserves to be shot." But that's just the response that society has conditioned you to have. So even though this is a great game with good graphics, terrific sound, riveting action, and puzzles that will keep you entertained for hours... As a favor to our Zombie friends, do not buy this game.
  5. GMR Magazine
    90
    Zombies running amok in Raccoon City; more B-movie voice acting running amok on your speakers. Enough to fill two disks this time! [Feb 2003, p.97]
  6. 90
    For newcomers to the series, there's never been a better time to get scared.
  7. More an interactive movie than a game, RE2 looks pretty but lacks challenge.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 3 out of 141
  1. ChrisM
    Jan 9, 2010
    10
    Jay D.... You gave this game a zero. Seriously. A zero. People like you who should've been born with no hands so they can't get Jay D.... You gave this game a zero. Seriously. A zero. People like you who should've been born with no hands so they can't get access to a computer. The least you could do is give information as to WHY you feel this game deserves a 0. But no. You just say "the original is still the best" and slap a 0 on it. While I really think this game deserves a solid 9, I'm giving it a 10 because every little bit helps to make up for your stupidity. Expand
  2. May 21, 2012
    10
    When i played this game the first time me and a friend stayed up all night to play and we were speechless of how much it kicked ass LOL thisWhen i played this game the first time me and a friend stayed up all night to play and we were speechless of how much it kicked ass LOL this is a all time classic! Expand
  3. Nov 3, 2019
    10
    Esse jogo é simplesmente fantástico! Resident Evil 2 é o melhor jogo do Playstation 1. Re2 traz tudo que um jogo de terror precisa, desdeEsse jogo é simplesmente fantástico! Resident Evil 2 é o melhor jogo do Playstation 1. Re2 traz tudo que um jogo de terror precisa, desde historia, jogabilidade, trilha e efeitos sonoros, gráficos (para época), etc... Vale a pena jogar!!!! Expand
  4. Jun 8, 2016
    10
    Mi primer viedojuego de miedo, que mal lo pasaba jugando, pero había algo que me hacía seguir jugando hasta el final. Lo jugaba en una teleMi primer viedojuego de miedo, que mal lo pasaba jugando, pero había algo que me hacía seguir jugando hasta el final. Lo jugaba en una tele pequeña de tubo en blanco y negro para más inri, creo que este juego es uno de los culpables que mi vista ahora sea regular, pero lo bien que disfruté matando zombies, los sutos que te esperaban en cada esquina y la resolución de los puzzles me engancharon. Una de las cosas que me gustaba era que el juego está vivo, tras ver algo que ha pasado en una zona de la ciudad, vuelves tras un tiempo, verás que las cosas han cambiado(me encantaría dar un ejemplo pero sería spoiler).
    Lo dicho, un gran juego que no puedes pasar la ocasión de jugarlo.
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  5. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    One of the most memorable games in history is a complete experience of fear and survival, the gameplay mechanics are excellent, the wholeOne of the most memorable games in history is a complete experience of fear and survival, the gameplay mechanics are excellent, the whole enemy type is cool with a unique design, I'm not saying it's not a masterpiece, but the first version was more memorable. Expand
  6. Jun 25, 2012
    9
    Here are my six standard game-judging questions:
    1. Did I enjoy the game overall? Yes.
    2. Was the game good enough to play through to
    Here are my six standard game-judging questions:
    1. Did I enjoy the game overall? Yes.
    2. Was the game good enough to play through to completion? Yes.
    3. Did I get a little bored and put the game down for a while to play another game in the mean time? No.
    4. After completing the game, was it good enough to play again, even for a little while? Yes.
    5. Was it good enough to warrant a purchase of a re-release or sequel? Yes.
    6. Is it timeless/a classic? Meaning: Is it good enough to still play to this day? No.
    What's my total? 9/10!
    Note: I am 31 years old, and a mature, respectful, unbiased gamer.
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  7. Mar 6, 2021
    0
    Cette suite à la première daubasse à zombis remonte à 1998 ! très étonnamment, elle fonctionne sur Windows XP mais en toute petite fenêtre,Cette suite à la première daubasse à zombis remonte à 1998 ! très étonnamment, elle fonctionne sur Windows XP mais en toute petite fenêtre, une fenêtre de 640×480 sur un bureau d’origine en 1080 : ça fait vraiment petit ! bon, j’avoue ne pas avoir cherché à finasser, peut-être qu’on peut éventuellement jouer en plein écran, je ne sais pas trop… et pour parler franchement, je m’en bats les couilles en force.

    C’est en effet aussi daubé -de toute façon- que le premier Resident Debil, ce qui n’est pas étonnant de la part du producteur d’étrons vidéo-pas-ludiques, le célèbre éditeur-développeur Capcon ! Des caméras fixes, des décors pré-calculés, impossible de jouer à la souris (il ne sait même pas ce que c’est) pas de manette non plus… mais on peut néanmoins réattribuer les touches même si c’est ici « pensé » en dépit du bon sens le plus élémentaire…

    Pas de mini-carte mais une carte qui prend tout l’écran, ce qui nécessite des allers et retours fatigants… des ressources trop limitées, des énigmes à la mords-moi-le-noeud, une interface généralement à chier, une « jouabilité » lourde et entièrement nulle à chier… et bien entendu, la sauvegarde sur une machine à écrire (quoi ?!) et uniquement si t’as trouvé un ruban encreur (mais que… quoi ?!?).

    Bref, une grosse merde comme seul Capcon sait les démouler et les produire : un non-jeu et un sous-produit inqualifiable : il ne reste donc plus qu’à tirer la chasse !
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