Resident Evil 2

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  1. Backstrom
    Feb 20, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games in the genre, and of the best games for the PS1 ever. It's slightly more action-oriented than the more scary RE1, but it doesn't make it lesser of a game. The action-horror atmosphere actually fits very well, but maybe it could have been slightly better if it was a teeny tiny bit more scary. Who knows. The music and the sound effects are excellent and gives the game an eerie atmosphere. The dialogue is kinda cheesy, but that's the way I like it. It has a lot of puzzle-solving which is a good thing, and it has interesting environments and characters. 2 separate characters with 2 separate scenarios each (granted the scenarios aren't very different from one another), and an extra mini-game with Hunk and Tofu gives this game a great replay-value. Plenty of interesting bosses including: alligator, Mr X., different mutations of William Birkin, G-Virus' "Offspring", the Moth (although not really a boss). 1-2 more boss-fights had been perfect though. I think Chief Irons had made a good boss, imagine a boss-fight with a human who isn't infected by some kind of virus, blasting away with a hunting rifle, and setting off traps (he enjoyed hunting) during the fight. A boss-fight against one of Hunk's team members would have been nice too. A G-virus mutated mercenary with a machine gun. Plenty of different monsters such as: a few different kind of zombies (but where are all the children zombies?), 2 kind of lickers, 2 kind of walking plants, spiders, dogs (where are all the cats though?), crows. Cats and snakes (there are only sissy snakes, and few of them) would have been cool. Some kind of different bird would have been nice, since there are only crows/ravens/whatever. Summary: A solid 10, it is everything that a Resident Evil should be, and I will NEVER get tired of this game. I still remember the first time I saw this game, it was when I watched my friend play the RE2 demo, which his older brother had got from his copy of RE 1 Dir. Cut. I was awe-struck and deeply fascinated when i watched my friend play it. It's more than 10 years later now, and the fascination of this game hasn't decreased,… Expand
  2. tsakiym
    May 21, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  3. Maximo
    Sep 12, 2011
    8
    A king among survival horror game genre. A feast for those who like to be scared and a must buy for RE 1 fans. The atmosphere is brilliant, gameplay may not suit everybody since the control scheme is deliberately frustrating. Add to that constant strive for ammo, zombies and mutatns jumping out from nowhere and the creepy enviroments and you have a **** for making you constantly scared ****
  4. lxliNsAniTylxl
    Jun 2, 2013
    10
    To me Resident Evil 2 and 4 are tied for the best and my personal favorite, not just because Leon is awesome in both, but the gameplay was just wow. I literally can play these two games over and over and over. They're that addicting. I love them. Now focusing on 2. 2 starts out where Leon is supposed to go to the RPD for a party. First day on the job is always supposed to be the worstTo me Resident Evil 2 and 4 are tied for the best and my personal favorite, not just because Leon is awesome in both, but the gameplay was just wow. I literally can play these two games over and over and over. They're that addicting. I love them. Now focusing on 2. 2 starts out where Leon is supposed to go to the RPD for a party. First day on the job is always supposed to be the worst anyway, well yeah it was a bad day for Leon. The opening scenes put you in suspense and it never stopped. When it got quite I got real scared as a kid not going to lie. I was terrified, but I beat the game. I even bought it for my ps3. This game also really intrigued me. It was a long long campaign. I just love this game so much it's ridiculous. 2 and 4 of the Resident Evil franchise are my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  5. kyriores
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    Long long ago, when the Resident Evil series was an adventure/horror series and not an action/shooter series, Capcom actually knew how to make good games. Resident Evil 2 is one of them. It's plot is simple, yet intriguing. The game is one of the most atmospheric games of this era and even though it's quite old, you can still tell that it is well designed. The gameplay is excellent asLong long ago, when the Resident Evil series was an adventure/horror series and not an action/shooter series, Capcom actually knew how to make good games. Resident Evil 2 is one of them. It's plot is simple, yet intriguing. The game is one of the most atmospheric games of this era and even though it's quite old, you can still tell that it is well designed. The gameplay is excellent as well. Need I say more? This game is a classic.… Expand
  6. RevilLand
    Sep 30, 2013
    9
    A great sequence of the first game, introduces others great characters, with a good storyline and graphics, this makes Resident Evil one big franchise in the world of games.
  7. elitefour
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    Resident evil 2 is the best resident evil of franchise
    one of the scariest game of my childhood
    i love it
    is one my favourite games of ps1 and n64
    i love it
  8. fijiboy
    May 2, 2014
    10
    survival horror wise, this is the best game in the franchise. the scariest, the most challenging, and of course the tyrant, which isn't quite as cool as nemesis, but whatever. quite possibly the greatest survival horror game ever
  9. talos97651
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    this ar one of of the best game of the original ps1 and one the best survival horror of all time i recomend it if you like the horror games and great classic games
  10. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Capcom stepped up their game with Resident Evil 2 and created an amazing game that is one of the best if not the best in the series. A must play game.
  11. drlowdon
    Jul 28, 2013
    8
    For me Resident Evil 2 remains the best game in the series (other than arguably the fourth installment but that took the series in a different direction) and easily ranks amongst the best games of its generation. Building upon the foundations of the original very few titles to this day have been able to invoke such a sense of dread and isolation, the game making brilliant use of fixedFor me Resident Evil 2 remains the best game in the series (other than arguably the fourth installment but that took the series in a different direction) and easily ranks amongst the best games of its generation. Building upon the foundations of the original very few titles to this day have been able to invoke such a sense of dread and isolation, the game making brilliant use of fixed camera angles to make sure the play never knows what is around the next corner.

    Of course the graphics and some of the gameplay elements, such as 'bullet sponge' bosses and B-movie scripts, may be outdated now but if you own a PSone or PS2 this is still worth digging out for an idea of what a survival horror game should be like.    … Expand
  12. Thebigdeal324
    Jul 6, 2013
    9
    Gave the original Resident Evil a 9 also, but I do like Resident Evil 2 a little bit more. This game improves and builds on all the the greatness of the first. Still hate the controls.
  13. Rox22
    Mar 22, 2013
    9
    Absolutely fantastic. It improved on the original in every way and tried many new ideas that have yet to be topped. One of the few games that has successfully made me jump and kept me on the edge of my seat. Great story, fantastic characters, brilliant visuals and highly memorable gameplay. Overall: While it is my favorite of the series, it still isn't the best and does suffer from someAbsolutely fantastic. It improved on the original in every way and tried many new ideas that have yet to be topped. One of the few games that has successfully made me jump and kept me on the edge of my seat. Great story, fantastic characters, brilliant visuals and highly memorable gameplay. Overall: While it is my favorite of the series, it still isn't the best and does suffer from some minor flaws, but at least the voice acting has improved to tolerable levels.… Expand
  14. JackTbug
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    re2 is a best ps1 game, it's made by capcom, in claire's quest you also control sherry birkin, she's a cutest character ever just like chris thorndyke from sonic x, in leon's quest you also control ada wong, i recommend re2.
  15. SkeletonBones
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    The best part in the game series is Resident Evil in my opinion. This game was released in 1998 and still knows how to surprise and the most important thing for the genre of this game is to scare !!
  16. RECON-UK
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    Not many franchises get sequels that improve on the first game in every aspect.
    This is what makes Resident Evil 2 so special. Improved visuals, sounds, voices, FMV's.
    2 entirely different characters to choose from, yeah that is what is available to you at the start of Resident Evil 1, but Resident Evil 2 links the two players together into Scenario A and Scenario B. If played the    Not many franchises get sequels that improve on the first game in every aspect.
    This is what makes Resident Evil 2 so special. Improved visuals, sounds, voices, FMV's.
    2 entirely different characters to choose from, yeah that is what is available to you at the start of Resident Evil 1, but Resident Evil 2 links the two players together into Scenario A and Scenario B.
    If played the conventional way (LEON A, then onto CLAIRE B) you will get the best experience from Resident Evil 2, however you are not limited to that way, you can Claire A and LEON B.

    For the more experienced gamer you are able to achieve an A rank (European & USA release only, JAPAN is far easier and gives an S rank)
    The rank is awarded to the player with the best play through of the scenario's, complete both play through's under 3 hours and you unlock goodies! you also get a 3rd scenario known as 4th survivor in which you control Hunk (the guy in the William Birkin FMV sequence who asks for the G-Virus sample where he injects himself)

    If you finish the game 6 times going from scenario to scenario you unlock TOFU which is a joke scenario where you play as a piece of Tofu.

    This sequel brought so much for us RE fans that it deserves number 1 spot in my mind.

    This game has excellent versions other than the original release too, and my personal fave being the Dreamcast release which is the PC port with the most features (if you exclude N64's EX files & gore changer)
    The Playstation got the Dual Shock edition which makes the Dual Shock controller compatible with RE2 and gives the rumble function, it also includes Extreme Battle mode.

    The DC release has an arrange mode like the Dual Shock edition except has Expert and Nightmare modes which are the hardest version of RE2 on any release bar the PC version (PC port to DC).

    For the best FMV quality you want either the Gamecube or PC SourceNext editions, however SN version is Japan only and the Gamecube version lacks game play features from the DC / PC releases.

    I hope you enjoyed this read, thinking of playing it? it's an experience you won't forget!    … Expand
  17. SkeM
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    Check out top 10 scary moments and all bosses in Leon (A) scenario here:
    http://youtu.be/297OpjJl8mA
    About a game: it is easier than RE1, but it provides more action. Also you have 4 possible scenarios (Leon A, Leon B, Claire A, Claire B). No need to speak about atmosphere, it is as it should be; great! There are riddles that aren't hard, but give a nice touch to the game. In the    Check out top 10 scary moments and all bosses in Leon (A) scenario here:
    http://youtu.be/297OpjJl8mA

    About a game: it is easier than RE1, but it provides more action. Also you have 4 possible scenarios (Leon A, Leon B, Claire A, Claire B). No need to speak about atmosphere, it is as it should be; great!
    There are riddles that aren't hard, but give a nice touch to the game. In the police station, a place where you run into while being chased by zombies at a beginning, you try to find a shelter thinking it is safe, but how wrong can you be... I don't know what to say about this game and be original. It can't be written briefly, you simply need to play it by yourself to find out what's this game like.    … Expand
  18. redparadox85
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    This was the first survival horror I played and it will always hold a place in my heart. The game overall was an instrument of perfection (well of course there's the cliche voice acting) and having multiple scenarios on multiple discs made this a thunderous experience. Most notable for introducing Leon and Claire, as well as the infamous Licker.
  19. solo-kreep
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    i remember the first day i played this 15 years ago. i remember those exact words, (we finally beat it!) only 5 years old when i first beat re2 and 3. resident evil series will always be on my game list, even when ps5 and 6 come out. people gona play Cod Bo 3 and 4 while im playing games not for entertainment, but also to reminisce to. I will never forget who Capcom is.
  20. Ramiro1992
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    The best survival horror and the best psx ever made.
    This is not a formal review, but i need to say that Resident Evil 2 was the best game that i played in my life, from my childhood, in my old ps1. and now years after i still loving that masterpiece, my score is 9.5, but i give it the 10, it's a shame that resident evil 6 is a disaster with no horror, those where the days. I am looking    The best survival horror and the best psx ever made.
    This is not a formal review, but i need to say that Resident Evil 2 was the best game that i played in my life, from my childhood, in my old ps1. and now years after i still loving that masterpiece, my score is 9.5, but i give it the 10, it's a shame that resident evil 6 is a disaster with no horror, those where the days. I am looking forward to play Biohazard Value Plus for the Dreamcast, this game make me love the ps1 and teach me what the true horror means. Thank you Capcom.    … Expand
  21. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    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 becauseJay 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
  22. foxviewchannel
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    Resident Evil 2 elevated everything the original Resident Evil did with a better story, gameplay and better graphics. I always was at the edge of my seat while playing Resident Evil 2 because of its tense, well-made puzzles and satisfying gameplay.
  23. Joker92
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Loved this game when I was a child and it first came out, and I still love it now. A masterpiece and forerunner in survival horror. If for whatever reason you haven't picked this gem up, then you need to and find out what you've been missing out on!
  24. BigBossHayabusa
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Resident evil 2 has great graphics for the time including amazing cut scenes. Best game play of the entire RE franchise with 4 being a close 2nd. Tons of replay value with different scenarios and modes to try. excellent balance between you and your enemies including the lickers which are new to this game. The survival is difficult but not unfair. although it may be considered easier than 1Resident evil 2 has great graphics for the time including amazing cut scenes. Best game play of the entire RE franchise with 4 being a close 2nd. Tons of replay value with different scenarios and modes to try. excellent balance between you and your enemies including the lickers which are new to this game. The survival is difficult but not unfair. although it may be considered easier than 1 or 3, it isn't easy. The game has lots of atmosphere and scares to keep you on your toes through the entire experience. With all the awards and replay value this game will keep you coming back until you realize that this is not just an amazing game, but a legendary one.
    10/10    … Expand
  25. j0sete
    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 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 meMi 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.    … Expand
  26. GLaDOS-b
    Feb 26, 2017
    10
    This is arguably the best Resident Evil in the entire series and one of the best horror games ever made. Everything is perfect in this game from the atmosphere, the level design, enemies, and soundtrack. If you are looking for an amazing survival-horror game, then this is a very good choice.
  27. TheoneTrueKing
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my favorite Resident Evi game. The best monster, super tyrant has always been my favorite tyrant and he was obviously the inspiration for Nemesis. Claire is one of the best female protagonists in games and this is her debut. Love the idea of a loving sibling trying to save the hero sibling who saves everyone else.… Expand
  28. PiranhaG.
    Sep 13, 2003
    9
    Another resident evil good game. But the puzzles are so dumb and easy...
  29. ChrnoTodd
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    One of the best gmes i've played. The Soundtrack, cutescenes, characters and history.... everything in this game is epic. Probably the best Resident Evil and one of the best games of Capcom.
  30. Peteypoo
    Feb 22, 2012
    10
    As ChrisM put so well this is getting a 10 for me to compensate for JayD abusing the rating system. Would have given it a 9 otherwise. This game frightened the crap out of me and despite a lot of very annoying issues with camera angles, movement, battle gameplay etc. the atmosphere and visuals made it one of the most memorable games on the playstation.
  31. KlausKinski
    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 this is a all time classic!
  32. hollowfication
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    i love this game PERIOD it oozes blood & challenge (no pun intended) lol anyways it is one of the best survival horror games let alone the series. yes i kid u not it is one of the best it is up there with silent hill 1 & 2, doom 3, and of course fatal frame
  33. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    Awesome game. 2 whole quests.
  34. tekneek344
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    This was the first survival horror game I ever played, and thus, the first game to make me anticipate nightfall for full enjoyment. Your surroundings have to be engulfed in darkness if you want your pants scared off properly, after all. You can choose to play as one of two protagonists; Claire, sister of S.T.A.R.S. member Chris from the first game. Or Leon, who is presented with theThis was the first survival horror game I ever played, and thus, the first game to make me anticipate nightfall for full enjoyment. Your surroundings have to be engulfed in darkness if you want your pants scared off properly, after all. You can choose to play as one of two protagonists; Claire, sister of S.T.A.R.S. member Chris from the first game. Or Leon, who is presented with the greatest first day rookie cop assignment ever; to survive a zombie apocalypse. The game's soundtrack is atmospheric, and really captures the ambience of a desolate setting, housing unfamiliar and unnatural horrors in its shadows, and a lingering hope for survival beyond those shadows. The game is a perfect compromise between shooting, puzzle-solving, and pop-up scare tactics. I also enjoy the fact that you can play a second side of the story directly after beating one disc, and vice versa. That makes for 4 different scenarios and a lot of added replay value.… Expand
  35. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  36. suneater
    Mar 3, 2013
    10
    Takes everything from the original and improves upon it. With diverse paths through the game split between two characters, each storyline is much more unique this time. Better voice acting, sharper character models and textures, tons of new weapons, and a compelling storyline split between two diverse locations make this one of my favorite games ever. If you enjoyed the original, beTakes everything from the original and improves upon it. With diverse paths through the game split between two characters, each storyline is much more unique this time. Better voice acting, sharper character models and textures, tons of new weapons, and a compelling storyline split between two diverse locations make this one of my favorite games ever. If you enjoyed the original, be prepared to be blown away by all the improves to the series. Resident Evil 1-3 are all fantastic survival horror games from a bygone era of gaming that all fans of action games should play.… Expand
  37. hemmo1986
    Jan 26, 2015
    10
    While it doesn't quite hold up today; back in 1998 this was survival horror in its prime. While Resident evil paved the way for survival horror, Resident evil 2 cemented the series reputation as king of the genre.

    Resident evil 2 takes what Resident evil had achieved and extends on the formula by adding improved voice acting, a greater story, new enemies and to top it off adds replay    While it doesn't quite hold up today; back in 1998 this was survival horror in its prime. While Resident evil paved the way for survival horror, Resident evil 2 cemented the series reputation as king of the genre.

    Resident evil 2 takes what Resident evil had achieved and extends on the formula by adding improved voice acting, a greater story, new enemies and to top it off adds replay value by unlocking different scenarios once the game has been finished, and trust me you will want to play the new scenario's as that's when the game gets interesting with a pre-nemesis monster that stalks you throughout the game.

    Hands down a all time classic    … Expand
  38. Henry4Dead
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    Even thought the first installment of the Resident Evil was amazing,Resident Evil 2 perfected it in all the aspects.You start as Leon S.Kennedy,a rookie police officer,who in the first day at his duty,is surviving at a zombie apocalypse.
    Graphics-8/10
    Playabilitie-10/10
    Soundtrack-10/10
    Review by Henry4Dead
  39. SiAScORCH
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    This game will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end, from start to finish. Resident Evil cannot be topped when it comes to length of a game, spookiness, or just plain not knowing what to expect. The game can be hard, but not difficult and with many different rewards for finish on different difficulties and getting a score at the end you can unlock things(I won't spoil it).This game will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end, from start to finish. Resident Evil cannot be topped when it comes to length of a game, spookiness, or just plain not knowing what to expect. The game can be hard, but not difficult and with many different rewards for finish on different difficulties and getting a score at the end you can unlock things(I won't spoil it). The game can be heart wrenching at times too, as you kind of feel like a character grows on you. The music is what makes the game even better. I mean they have perfect music for whatever scenario you're in so you kind of never know what to expect, so it's creepy. I cannot say enough good things about this game, so hopefully you will experience it, even 16 years later it's still one of the best.… Expand
  40. CloudLab
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    One of the best games I played in my life. The graphics, the feeling of darkness, the gameplay, the story, the characters, the sound section ... One of the gems that nobody can miss if they have a Playstation 1
  41. UncleEd
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    This is a case where the original title lay the foundations for a great game and the second title nailed it right on the head.

    Resident Evil 2 features better controls, better graphics with more detailed textures, much better puzzle design, better everything. Backtracking which slightly crippled the first game is eliminated here and mostly replaced by smarter (not necessarily more    This is a case where the original title lay the foundations for a great game and the second title nailed it right on the head.

    Resident Evil 2 features better controls, better graphics with more detailed textures, much better puzzle design, better everything. Backtracking which slightly crippled the first game is eliminated here and mostly replaced by smarter (not necessarily more difficult) puzzles.

    Resident Evil 2 takes place within the police headquarters in Raccoon City. You play as Leon or Claire and each playable character (as well as different difficulty levels) introduces some changes to the gameplay resulting in a game with great replay value. It is one of the rare games I have played through within almost a 24-hour period, because the gameplay was so tight and no part of it felt like it’s there just to prolong the playtime.

    I know the remake is great, but you should not skip the original second title if you are into Resident Evil series. I suggest Classic Rebirth version as it’s a comprehensive patch to the PC port, making it at least as good as its best console ports.

    Resident Evil 2 is easily one of the best PlayStation 1 games I have played, both technically and gameplay-wise.    … Expand
  42. M300
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Well the golden era of Resident Evil, there is a remake happening because this game captured what is truly horrifying.

    A scientist working on the G-Virus, injects the sample into himself in order to stop him dying.
    Roams the cop station after his daughter wanting to impregnate her with G embryos. Pretty haunting and disturbing in it's self. Oh and he can rival NEMESIS in his persistence.
  43. UlimcFly
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    The best survival-horror game. The perfection of the franchise has been reached with this milestone
  44. Mahmus
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    One of, if not the most iconics entry in the Resident Evil series, this game's two campaigns add fresh new takes on the story and keep the gameplay fresh.
  45. CRM03
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    Resident Evil 2 expands on the original in all the right ways. The game has a lot more replay value than the first game does. There are four completely unique playthroughs that will take you around 15 or so hours to complete. I think the level design is actually better in this one than the first game. It's really a lot of fun to play.
  46. dA_kOr
    May 17, 2020
    9
    Die Fortsetzung von Resident Evil trumpft mit besseren Storytelling, Grafiken und Gameplay auf.
    Zusammen mit den klassischen Survival Horror Elementen, ein genialer Mix.
    Vorallem der kniff, das der Durchlauf (Szenario A) des einen Charakters, den Durchlauf (Szenario B) des anderen beeinflusst, generiert einen höheren Wiederspielwert. Allerdings sind einige Rätsel zu simpel zudem    Die Fortsetzung von Resident Evil trumpft mit besseren Storytelling, Grafiken und Gameplay auf.
    Zusammen mit den klassischen Survival Horror Elementen, ein genialer Mix.
    Vorallem der kniff, das der Durchlauf (Szenario A) des einen Charakters, den Durchlauf (Szenario B) des anderen beeinflusst, generiert einen höheren Wiederspielwert.
    Allerdings sind einige Rätsel zu simpel zudem empfinde ich die Atmosphäre von RE1 als beklemmender.    … Expand
  47. Ira101
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Probably greatest survival horror of all time. I felt like this game really pushed the whole zombie apocalypse to another level from the romero horror films. If someone was to ask me which resident evil i should play first to understand or really know what this series is about i would say this. Its one of my favorite games of all time and if i could give it an 11 i would. Highly recommend.
  48. novicer
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    I still prefer the original version of RE2 more than the remake version of RE2, and I gave it a scores of 9/10 for the original version of RE2 and 7/10 for the remake version of RE2.

    I'd bought Resident Evil 2 not long ago after it was released on the PlayStation 1 console, and on my first time playing, there was a street with some zombies when the game started, at that time I still    I still prefer the original version of RE2 more than the remake version of RE2, and I gave it a scores of 9/10 for the original version of RE2 and 7/10 for the remake version of RE2.

    I'd bought Resident Evil 2 not long ago after it was released on the PlayStation 1 console, and on my first time playing, there was a street with some zombies when the game started, at that time I still never thought it was that great, because I still didn't know the actual game's concept yet. But after a while (Kendo shop), I'd started to realize that this game has potential and unlike the other similar games, it felt more immersed like a real survivor horror rather than some simplistic game. It kinda feels like you were inside the survivor horror which being trapped inside a town due to car-wracked problems while attempting to drive out of the town, and have to survive and get out alive from the nightmarish town on foot without a vehicle, while also discovering the truth and unfolding some mysteries behind the places along the way which is also a fairly interesting and engaging experience. The game was especially good to play at night (especially at midnight) and without the light on, because this game has a really good atmosphere and fine game pace, especially on the first playthrough, and it fits the survivor horror game fairly well. RE2 was good also because it was balanced, which it didn't simply concentrate on certain elements like the shooting aspect or action aspect and rely too much on it, or just concentrate on the story or something that makes it unbalance, instead it was concentrating on all/more aspects which makes it more balanced as a whole. RE2 also felt somewhat like a movie at the same time due to the static camera angle, which the camera view could help make the game to feel somewhat like a movie, and have the complex unique visual experience which is also good and it fits nicely into the game's play style, especially the searching items element aspect.

    Resident Evil 2 has a good ambiance/atmosphere and it fits the game's settings fairly well. Good control design that fits very well with the game's play style and game's concept, while the game also has the right and suitable and reasonable game pace. The enemies are not too hard nor too illogical to make the game become not fun to proceed. Items didn't get highlights and become a spoiler or too apparent to the environment except important key items to add a searching and inspecting element to the game, because survivor elements also need the "search things by yourself" kind of reward or effort element. The game's colors were fairly realistic and naturalistic and are fairly suitable to the game's setting and concept. The environment/backdrop brightness is also fair, suitable and reasonable and it fits the game concept fairly well too, not too dark nor too dim to become boring to look at. The game music was well suited to the game and it felt natural, sometimes the game music also helps build a good atmosphere and create some proper mood and feeling. Well, although RE2 is already good enough actually, but it is still not the best yet, it still has room to be improved, Resident Evil 2 is still lacking, it still need some improvement to become an even better and ideal RE game.    … Expand
  49. 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 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 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
  50. MinionX
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    A true game of classic survival horror and not a garbage hybrid of the action and shooting genre.
  51. pookie
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    The Mansion seemed like the best setting, but RE2s police department isn't that far behind. RE2 improves over the original ALOT. The plot, characters, and scenarios are more engaging. Gameplay tweaks fix a lot of the originals issues. Controls feel a tad more precise. The game seems to have a perfect balance of action, puzzles, and backtracking. RE2 is up there with REmake and RE4. It'sThe Mansion seemed like the best setting, but RE2s police department isn't that far behind. RE2 improves over the original ALOT. The plot, characters, and scenarios are more engaging. Gameplay tweaks fix a lot of the originals issues. Controls feel a tad more precise. The game seems to have a perfect balance of action, puzzles, and backtracking. RE2 is up there with REmake and RE4. It's certainly the best Resident Evil on PSone and one of the best in the entire series.… Expand
  52. SunBlurBethesda
    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 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    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.    … Expand
  53. redfairy55987
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Exceeding the original in every way, with improved graphics, voice acting, and game play, Resident evil 2 expands on the story first introduced in 1996's Resident Evil. Set in Raccoon City, the fictional Mid-western town, we follow our heroes: Claire Redfield, on a search to find her brother, Chris, and Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who comes to work on a terrible day. They find themselvesExceeding the original in every way, with improved graphics, voice acting, and game play, Resident evil 2 expands on the story first introduced in 1996's Resident Evil. Set in Raccoon City, the fictional Mid-western town, we follow our heroes: Claire Redfield, on a search to find her brother, Chris, and Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie cop who comes to work on a terrible day. They find themselves in horror right away, both having to survive to the end. This game keeps with the two character selection from the first game. But, unlike the first game, the game makes you play through both characters in order to get the full ending of the game. This game is a true masterpiece.… Expand
  54. archonome
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    Very rarely would I give a 10/10 for any game... but when you STILL compare every new survival horror to this one and that your childhood was marked by this video game...WELL IT DESERVES a 10.

    People need to judge this by pretending it's 1996-1999 era and then they'll realise this is probably one of the best 10 games ever made!!! The story line is simple yet very intriguing. The    Very rarely would I give a 10/10 for any game... but when you STILL compare every new survival horror to this one and that your childhood was marked by this video game...WELL IT DESERVES a 10.

    People need to judge this by pretending it's 1996-1999 era and then they'll realise this is probably one of the best 10 games ever made!!!

    The story line is simple yet very intriguing. The characters weren't bland and were mysterious. The pre-rendered backgrounds are amazing!!(I prefer these then the new-gen).

    Some of the BEST things about this game was that it had an awesome atmosphere! (new-gen games fail at this).
    I remember finding pages and diaries and reading through them and being completely immersed in the world. (the one where the guy is writing about his painful seclusion and feeling sick...not knowing how long he had left).
    Absolutely breathtaking!!

    Capcom should have stuck to this recipe and kept this game for NICHE audience! Instead, they made RE5, RE6 and completely destroyed everything that was perfect about RE1,RE2.

    This is hands down the best RE of them all. Sorry RE4 was good but it did NOT have a story like this one did... neither did it have the HORROR aspect as well blended as this one!    … Expand
  55. Darko84
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    RE 2 I am here to pay my respects. Best game on the RE franchise for PS1 and second of all time.
    Better than RE1 because of the improved graphics and story and better than RE3 because of the character/story development (just a little bit behind of RE4).
    This game was looking amazing back on that time considering the PS1 capacity. This is a must have/play game, it's a classic for    RE 2 I am here to pay my respects. Best game on the RE franchise for PS1 and second of all time.
    Better than RE1 because of the improved graphics and story and better than RE3 because of the character/story development (just a little bit behind of RE4).
    This game was looking amazing back on that time considering the PS1 capacity.
    This is a must have/play game, it's a classic for survival horror genre.    … Expand
  56. GrayT.
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    The best of the old generation of RE games, outshined only by the groundbreaking 4.
  57. iseeall
    Dec 10, 2015
    7
    For its time it was a great horror/action game for Playstation. The puzzles may feel way too similar by today's standards, as they mostly consist of finding yet another key for yet another set of closed doors. Also, the game becomes completely linear closer to the end (in the beginning though you spend much time running back in forth across a huge police station). The combat is prettyFor its time it was a great horror/action game for Playstation. The puzzles may feel way too similar by today's standards, as they mostly consist of finding yet another key for yet another set of closed doors. Also, the game becomes completely linear closer to the end (in the beginning though you spend much time running back in forth across a huge police station). The combat is pretty difficult, and most of the difficulty comes from awkward camera placement (the camera always looks at your character from some corner of the room and may not see the enemies even if they are close to your character. The story is in B-movie style, aimed at kids and teenagers. You may want to check this game out if you are interested which game the movie Resident Evil was based on :) But I'd still recommend playing Resident Evil 3 instead, due its better controls.… Expand
  58. MikeH.
    May 10, 2002
    10
    LOOOOOOOOOSER That anonymous person has got to be brain dead, Resident Evil two is THE BEST R.E. game next to Resident Evil Nemesis. The ranking is R.E.3, R.E.2, R.e. C.V., R.E., then Survivor!!!!! LOOOOOOOOSER!
  59. Subject98
    Jun 27, 2012
    8
    This game still suffers from some of my problems with the first game such as the weird unnecessary inventory system and very stiff combat, but this game didn't piss me off as much. In fact I enjoyed this game enough to completely overlook those flaws. It's a pretty rough game but doesn't feel unfair about it. Above all, it's fun and probably one of the best games in the series.
  60. DOSBox
    Apr 2, 2013
    8
    Ein wahrer Klassiker, atmosphärisch und spielerisch steht auch der zweite Teil dem ersten und Zero im nichts nach. Hier merkt man allerdings, dass das Spielprinzip verstaubt. Die Abläufe sind von Teil zu Teil immer die gleichen. Man kommt in ein unheimliches Anwesen und endet dann in irgendeinen geheimen Labor. Von Zero bis Teil 3 immer das gleiche Schema. Klar dass die Macher versuchtEin wahrer Klassiker, atmosphärisch und spielerisch steht auch der zweite Teil dem ersten und Zero im nichts nach. Hier merkt man allerdings, dass das Spielprinzip verstaubt. Die Abläufe sind von Teil zu Teil immer die gleichen. Man kommt in ein unheimliches Anwesen und endet dann in irgendeinen geheimen Labor. Von Zero bis Teil 3 immer das gleiche Schema. Klar dass die Macher versucht haben, mit Teil 4 etwas anderes zu machen, wo dann der Untergang der Serie seinen Lauf genommen hat. Lieber hätte man das 3D Third Person Element mit dem Survival Horror Element verknüpft und ein paar neue Konzeptideen hinzugefügt, stattdessen gabs den Actionbrei, aber das ist eine andere Geschichte. Resident Evil 2 selbst ist ein super Spiel mit hohen Widerspielwert aufgrund der 2 verschiedenen Kampagnen. 2 Main Kampagnen mit Claire und Leon und 2 B Kampagnen mit einer alternativen Startroute. Aufjedenfall ein geiles Oldschool Resi, ich habs an einem Stück durchgespielt und hatte zu keiner Sekunde langweile. Das einzige was man dem Spiel ankreiden könnte ist die ständige hin und her Lauferei und wieder das gleiche Schema wie die restlichen Resis seiner Art.… Expand
  61. BIGBOSS666
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    A flawless game.I played this back in 1998 when it came out as a kid and boy it is a masterpiece.THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE MAGNIFICENT MIRACLE OF A GAME.
  62. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    One of the best.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  63. Lyserg1260
    Aug 23, 2015
    5
    Never liked it. It was too long and boring. You actually had to finish game four times (with some differences) to complete it. It tried to be copy of first RE - two characters and big place filled with zombies. Nah. It's like the same game, but longer and less interesting.
  64. [Anonymous]
    Feb 28, 2002
    5
    Good game but very hard in places and some puzzles frustrated me. Not as good as the original which I am going through again. The only thing I could find good about RE2 is claire redfield.
  65. JayD.
    Jul 11, 2006
    0
    The original is still the best...
  66. ReyesA
    May 5, 2009
    10
    I keep hearing what people say about these Resident Evil games so I bought the full collection (1 through 3) for PS1. I HATED part 1. This one however, doesn't frustrate me or make me mad. It's easy to play and still provides those jumpy scares. I love having people watch me play it because I get to see them jump when a zombie comes crashing through a window or ceiling. Anyway, I keep hearing what people say about these Resident Evil games so I bought the full collection (1 through 3) for PS1. I HATED part 1. This one however, doesn't frustrate me or make me mad. It's easy to play and still provides those jumpy scares. I love having people watch me play it because I get to see them jump when a zombie comes crashing through a window or ceiling. Anyway, if you buy this game, get the dual shock greatest hits version because it has arrange mode (which if you play on rookie you can have a machine gun with infinite ammo right from the start). I still have part 3 yet to play and I am definitely looking forward to it.… Expand
  67. Broyax
    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, 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 lesCette 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 !    … Expand
  68. Zisis151
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    It's a great game in terms of survival horror elements, gunplay and general aesthetics. The boss fights were a bit awkward and the fact that Route B was more of a "what if" rather than a proper B scenario, left a bitter taste in my mouth. I cleared the game first with Leon and then continued with Claire. I was hoping to see the game from her point of view but instead I got to do almost theIt's a great game in terms of survival horror elements, gunplay and general aesthetics. The boss fights were a bit awkward and the fact that Route B was more of a "what if" rather than a proper B scenario, left a bitter taste in my mouth. I cleared the game first with Leon and then continued with Claire. I was hoping to see the game from her point of view but instead I got to do almost the same things that I did with Leon, as if he never existed in the game. Lastly, there were characters I wanted to know more about but outside a couple of "reports" I couldn't help myself further. It would have been great if there was more time and backstory for Mr.X, Willian and Ada.

    I'll give it an 8 because despite my concerns, I had a surprisingly good time with the game.    … Expand
  69. TrueDarkness35
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    Das beste Resident Evil aller Zeiten?

    Am 25.01. kommt nun das Remake. Also werde ich es noch mal hoch und runter zocken um genau zu sehen was geändert wurde. ich habe mir bis jetzt nur den Trailer bei der E3 angesehen, den rest hole ich nach wenn das Spiel da ist. Aber nun zum Original. Als erstes muss ich sagen das es bis jetzt die beste Story hatte. Die Charaktere waren und sind immer    Das beste Resident Evil aller Zeiten?

    Am 25.01. kommt nun das Remake. Also werde ich es noch mal hoch und runter zocken um genau zu sehen was geändert wurde. ich habe mir bis jetzt nur den Trailer bei der E3 angesehen, den rest hole ich nach wenn das Spiel da ist. Aber nun zum Original. Als erstes muss ich sagen das es bis jetzt die beste Story hatte. Die Charaktere waren und sind immer noch super. Das Spiel feselt einen bis zur letzten Minute. Danke Capcom für dieses Game. Ich habe es für die Ps1, Ps3, die Dreamcast, die N64 und den GameCube. Die PC Version folgt noch. Bald dann auch für die PS4 und die XBox One. Ich Liebe den Teil und ich hoffe ihr auch?    … Expand
  70. Venom85
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    Capcom made a great remake. It is the perfect game in this new generation for survival horror lovers. Maybe not really deep from a narrative point of view, but it is soo fun and beautiful.
  71. LucasTS
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    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 their… Expand
  72. abdurhmanzain
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Resident evil 2 original One of the best horror games in history after the third part. It presented realistic, impressive and frightening characters and survival horror. Everything is very special, even the graphics are better than the first part.… Expand
  73. undamoth
    Mar 11, 2022
    7
    It's probably because i was spoiled by the later resident evil games but I just did not enjoy this as much as I would have liked. It's not a bad game nonetheless.
  74. Senad
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Not only one of the best Resident Evil games, but one of the best games of all time. Perfection from start to finish.
  75. GuillermoP.
    Aug 4, 2006
    10
    It is one of the best psx games.
  76. NaomiM.
    Nov 4, 2004
    9
    Besides Zero, which was the best one, and 3 , which is my 2nd favorite,2 is definitely great, the puzzles are fun and the characters are good. I really do like this game. I love all the RE games! Except OB.
  77. JackM.
    Mar 17, 2003
    8
    this rating is what i've played of it. i just got a memory card (i gotta ps2) and so far its pretty impressive. i'm on the bit where u have just lowered the emergancy stairgate in the hall. the graphics are good 4 a ps1 game, and if i have given it an 8 and im so little in the game i'm sure it'll b a 10 by the end of the game.
  78. JordanN
    Mar 19, 2008
    8
    I totally agree with Jay D because the scenarios in RE2 were way too short and the story line wasnt much cop either. Yes its a great game but RE 1 is by far the best of all resident evils so far (Full Stop).
  79. mastermenelag
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    Una pietra miliare che ha fatto la storia dei videogiochi horror e del medium in generale. Un avventura coinvolgente e divertente che continua ad affascinare nonostante l’età.
  80. Doggy
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    It's hard to express what kind of a water-shedding mile stone and phenomena the original Resident Evil 2 was when it came out back in the 1998. Or rather, it was already a phenomena long before the release; that big think the original Biohazard game had been just couple years prior, and the hype surrounding its bigger and badder sequel was off the scale. While the game eventually got aIt's hard to express what kind of a water-shedding mile stone and phenomena the original Resident Evil 2 was when it came out back in the 1998. Or rather, it was already a phenomena long before the release; that big think the original Biohazard game had been just couple years prior, and the hype surrounding its bigger and badder sequel was off the scale. While the game eventually got a handful of revisions and design changes before the final version, the game we ultimately got was no short of a masterpiece.

    I assume everyone's already familiar with the premise of Resident Evil:
    Something bizarre has gone terribly wrong in a remote town of Raccoon City, and the streets are now swarmed by undead creatures. The survival-horror gameplay resembles the adventure games of the old quite a bit, revolving around exploration of certain major locations (in a semi non-linear manner), finding key items and supplies, reading notes to piece together the story, and solving puzzles in order to access new areas and challenges. There's a limited inventory space you need to plan and adjust once in a while, and saving is handled in specified safe-rooms, using consumable items you need to hunt down from the world (Ink-ribbons). There are no auto-saves.

    Coming on two discs, one per each of the game's playable characters, Leon and Claire, RE2 expanded and enhanced upon the RE1's two campaigns idea by making both of the character's stories overlap, and even interact. Depending on which of the two you decided to start with, the first character would be placed into an "A route", where as continuing the game after the credits with the second disc would show the "B route" from the second character's perspective. These routes also have a handful of spots where choices made during A affect things in B, dubbed the "Zapping system".
    This meant that you got essentially four different versions of the game's campaign, with a couple minor adjustments you could try out on top, greatly enhancing the replay value further. And then you have various unlockables and bonus mini-games as an extra carrot!

    The audio-visual presentation is still drop-dead gorgeous and atmospheric, even after all these years. The pre-rendered world of Raccoon city is highly detailed and cleverly presented you via changing cinematic camera-angles, that alone can tell a tale and form a certain mood. The sound-design further helps craft this sad scene of a zombie apocalypse, with the echoing, pitiful moans of the walking corpses being especially haunting. The voice-acting was also a major leap from the original RE's hilarious dialog, further helping to take the story seriously.

    Even in 2020, I still rate the 1998's classic RE2 above its more recent "remake". I was quite saddened by Capcom's decision to cut out so much content, while also apparently appealing to the more casual player base, thus removing or watering down what I'd consider essential survival-horror traits (ie. limited saves, no check-points, lack of UI and hints, plenty of replay value...).    … Expand
  81. rafinhazz
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Excelente. Aterrorizante. Eletrizante. É um verdadeiro survivor horror, esse jogo deveria ser eternizado como um dia melhores!
  82. Kai82
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    A sequel that surpasses the original game. It is in general a more of the same approach survival horror but bigger and better. The story is set a few weeks after the events Resident Evil 1. The S.T.A.R.S team had returned but no superior believed their story. They were discredited, disbanded and shut down. Meanwhile other events started and spiral into Raccoon City becoming a death zoneA sequel that surpasses the original game. It is in general a more of the same approach survival horror but bigger and better. The story is set a few weeks after the events Resident Evil 1. The S.T.A.R.S team had returned but no superior believed their story. They were discredited, disbanded and shut down. Meanwhile other events started and spiral into Raccoon City becoming a death zone infested with monstrosities. You chose again between 2 playable characters. There is Claire Redfield who is the sister of Chris Redfield from Resident Evil 1. She visits Raccoon City for find her brother who disappeared without a trace. Then there is Leon S. Kennedy who is a rookie cop and this is his first day. They say the first day in a job is a nightmare but they have not seen what Leon has to endure;-). Depending on which character you chose the game is different. There are difference in the story, weapons, NPCs and exploration. A full playtrough is playing the story for both characters. For clarification: This means there are different routes and 4 playtroughs to see everything. Hope the following example helps: If you start with Claire you get Claire A and then Leon B (Scenario 1). If you started wit Leon you get Leon A and Claire B (Scenario 2). It was a remarkable idea and great experience back then. The story has again great B-movie flair and is quite enjoyable. The feeling of dread is excellent in this game. The side characters work well be it the mysterious Ada Wong, the innocent Sherry or chief of police Brian Irons. Gameplay wise it is solid survival horror Resident Evil style. You have to find an escape while dealing with scare ammunition, solving puzzles and manage a limited inventory space. Again you can only save in save rooms with ink ribbons that are limited and must be found. This mechanic might anger some people but intensifies the experiences. You must make harsh decision like avoiding enemies or use ammunition with the risk of being hurt. The puzzles itself are mostly standard like finding the right item and use it at the right place with a few other riddles. The tank controls are back and became a staple for the series. With tank control it means left and right rotate the characters and do not move them in the direction. You have to rotate and then move. I hate this but accepted it for Resident Evil. Technically the game improved a lot. The graphics were leagues better and the FMV were remarkable for its time. I think I give a few tips here: As by Resident Evil standard mixing herbs works well like for example a red and green one. There is a facility where you can lock in and having 2 user may give the second character that locked in something good. You can reload in the item menu while no time passes outside. Lastly save your stronger weapons or better said the ammunition for bosses or though enemies. Back to the review. Overall this was a great sequel and cemented the status of the Resident Evil franchise. I think it is still worth playing but there is also the excellent remake. May not hold up enough compared to modern standards.… Expand
  83. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece of the original PlayStation, lost count of how many times I have completed this
  84. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Warning: Spoilers
    'Resident Evil' shook the game playing nation when it first arrived in 1996. Such was its popularity that Capcom developed a director's cut version the following year, which also featured a demo for the sequel, 'Resident Evil 2'. In 1998, the sequel appeared in its full glory and, while maybe not as good as the first game, was still a rip-roaring success and yet another    Warning: Spoilers
    'Resident Evil' shook the game playing nation when it first arrived in 1996. Such was its popularity that Capcom developed a director's cut version the following year, which also featured a demo for the sequel, 'Resident Evil 2'. In 1998, the sequel appeared in its full glory and, while maybe not as good as the first game, was still a rip-roaring success and yet another golden gaming venture.

    Two months after the incident at the mansion in the Arklay Mountains in Raccoon City, the remaining S.T.A.R.S members flee to the Umbrella HQ's in Europe to carry-out investigations of rumours of the creation of the G-Virus ( a far more powerful variation of the T-Virus which caused the zombie outbreak ). Arriving in the zombie infested city that was once Raccoon City are rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy ( who has been newly recruited by the R.P.D ) and Claire Redfield ( who has arrived to track down her brother Chris ). The two ( who are the game's protagonists ) try to seek refuge in the police station, thinking it to be safe, but most of its officers have been eaten by or have become zombies.

    The only remaining survivors are Brian Irons, the corrupt Chief Of Police who was receiving bribes from Umbrella to hush up their experimental failures, officer Marvin Branagh who was attacked by zombies and reporter Ben Bertoculli, who has locked himself in a cell to stop himself from being eaten by the zombies. All of whom end up being killed.

    If playing Claire, you will meet a young girl named Sherry Birkin, whose mother and father, Annette and William Birkin, who both work for Umbrella and are both responsible for the virus outbreak. If playing Leon you will meet a young woman named Ada Wong, a spy whose boyfriend John formerly worked for Umbrella and who was sent in to obtain data regarding the G-Virus. The trouble starts when when William Birkin injects himself with the G-Virus after spies tried to steal his creation from him. As a result, he became a deadly malformed creature. Your aim is much as before, battle your way through a plethora of dangerous creatures and difficult puzzles and booby traps and make it out alive.

    Like I said earlier, 'Resident Evil 2' does not have the same shock impact as the first game but all the same is a marvellous game playing experience. Some new monsters are brought in here such as the licker ( a skinless creature with sharp claws and a piercing tongue ), Mr. X ( a variant of Tyrant who only appears in the second half of the game ), an over-sized alligator as well as an over-sized moth. The scripting and voice-acting here is not quite as sloppy as the first game but is still pretty cringe-worthy ( such as the scene in which Leon over-dramatically cries Ada's name when he thinks she has died on him ). There is also a hidden game which can be unlocked entitled 'The Fourth Survivor' which follows Umbrella's attempts to secure the G-Virus sample.

    The success of 'Resident Evil 2' also prompted a third game in 1999 entitled 'Resident Evil 3: Nemesis', which had Jill Valentine from the first game as the protagonist. 'Nemesis' in my view was the best of the three games made thus far and in my view would have made a fitting finale to the series however Capcom took it into their heads to devise a fourth game in 2000 entitled 'Resident Evil: Survivor'. Gameplayers yawned.

    Apparently a remake of 'Resident Evil 2' is in the offing, with updated graphics, new voice acting and more puzzles. If it will be as good as the remake of the first game, I cannot wait.    … Expand
  85. BritishWolf
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    As a sequel, Resident Evil 2 is up there as one of the best. It is also one of the best, if not the best, entries in the series. The story and the music are especially powerful.
  86. ThePS-Only
    May 16, 2016
    10
    This game is a game perfect !
    I can't believe that's game was release 1998 !!
    Sound Flawless , graphics good but resident evil 3 best graphics than resident evil 2 because RE3 good revealed raccoon city . but I think Resident evil 2 a revolution at all games . I still enjoying from play RE2
    Throwing off Ada The only scene was that I cried :'(
  87. CodyZamboni
    Dec 12, 2015
    8
    loved this game back in 1998,
    scary graphics
    , immersive story,
    hyper gore action,
    clever puzzle solving
    , historic event in video games, only detriment,
    replay is very limited, given the few gameplay options.
    still, alot of fun
  88. fernandinands
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    Was not for RE1 Remake it would be the best Survival Horror of all time. storytelling/story and characters evolved a ton from first game, graphics are much better. No downsides for such a awesome game.
  89. 22446688Bb
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    The story of the wonderful meaning of the word and the way to play For examples of the most beautiful games Resident Evil We have events and scenario of the events of the game Shed fun with time and raise the level of difficulty of the game with time, especially with the head
  90. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil 2 is arguably better than the original. If the first game was "Night of the Living Dead", than this sequel is "Dawn of the Dead". It's everything RE 1 was, but on a much bigger scale. There is more action, more cinematics, two playable characters and four different endings. This is one of the best games in the series. I would give it a 9.3 out of 10.
  91. Huikk4poks
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    one of my "gamer sins" is that i haven't never played RE2. You can even get old Resident Evil games on ps3 from psn store. Now i do understand why everybody says this is one of the best survival horror titles exist. okay graphics and sound are good for -98 title, and story is intriguing. This game introduce us Leon S. Kennedy who is first day on R.P.D and BAM! zombies everywhere, bad luckone of my "gamer sins" is that i haven't never played RE2. You can even get old Resident Evil games on ps3 from psn store. Now i do understand why everybody says this is one of the best survival horror titles exist. okay graphics and sound are good for -98 title, and story is intriguing. This game introduce us Leon S. Kennedy who is first day on R.P.D and BAM! zombies everywhere, bad luck for him. You see lots of familiar faces in this game if you have played new RE titles. Game can took 8 hours to complete or 10 if you want to get everything from this title, please take your time it's survival horror you know ? games soundtrack is awesome too and throw you middle of the atmosphere. Even thou you think old games are full of cliches you will be surprised how much capcom but in this game. Rumors says that they are making remake from RE2 so maybe check this one out while waiting ?… Expand
  92. damaso7
    Mar 24, 2022
    7
    Lo más destacable es la ambientación y sobre todo la banda sonora. La historia es muy buena, pero no está del todo hilada. Los puzles son muy fáciles pero el nivel de dificultad es en general el adecuado.
  93. i7rock
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    Cuando lo jugué de joven me asombre por lo inmersivo de los escenarios, lo interesante de los personajes y su ambiente desolador de terror, una obra maestra de su género.
    Música, escenarios y personajes asombrosos. Un juego brillante.
  94. XV_
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    I've played RE2 back in 2000 and I couldn't finish it because it was a borrowed game, now that I've revisited without the nostalgia glasses I can safely say that this game is as classic as it comes, sure the control scheme is very clumsy and at times the dramatic camera angles don't help it at all but, when you get the hang of it, it just makes sense. The environment and the enemies haveI've played RE2 back in 2000 and I couldn't finish it because it was a borrowed game, now that I've revisited without the nostalgia glasses I can safely say that this game is as classic as it comes, sure the control scheme is very clumsy and at times the dramatic camera angles don't help it at all but, when you get the hang of it, it just makes sense. The environment and the enemies have this amazing horror atmosphere and also I really liked every character. Because of the localization or the acting or even that the story is not that good, at times, it feels a little cliche but it's OK, speaking of characters my least favorite must be Leon, is kinda boring but in the other hand, Ada and Claire are pretty cool. Also if you're into JoJo's Bizarre Adventure expect to encounter a lot of references.

    Overall is an amazing experience, like having a puzzle that by the end it just builds itself naturally. The rhythm of the game is also incredible I believe I played around 6 hours per character and I wanted more, the way that the 2 stories interact feels way ahead of its time (I believe they wanted to do a similar thing with RE 6). If you're looking for a thrilling experience and you haven't played it yet, please check it out.    … Expand
  95. Mirannejad76
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    before Nemesis , resident evil 2 was a great game , i like it i hope Capcom remake Nemesis too.
  96. Hannibaal
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Lo volví a jugar hace poco, solo el disco de Claire. Sigue siendo divertido como en su momento a pesar de las limitaciones de aquel tiempo.
  97. Dperks
    Mar 12, 2019
    8
    A wonderful sequel filled with content and improvements in every aspect from the original. And while I do not hold the same view of this being one of if not the best RE game but do still believe Its a great time to play just not amazing.
  98. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  99. sebastianali
    Aug 7, 2019
    6
    Si bien es mas completo y tiene algunas cosas arregladas del primer juego, sigue teniendo muchos de los mismos problemas ya sea los controles, cámara o el sistema de guardado.
  100. KratosKong
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    El primer Resident Evil que me he pasado y no podría haberme dejado mejor sabor de boca. Me ha encantado la manera en la que nos tenemos que administrar los recursos, como hay que usar los distintos objetos, los puzzles y sobretodo la exploración me ha maravillado recordándome a un metroidvania.
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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#3 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#7 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. 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]
  2. PSX Nation
    97
    The sequel elevates what was so great about the first one to a complete new level of terror.
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  3. TotalGames.net
    96
    One of the most clever, crowd-pleasing, tense, dramatic, beautiful and playable games ever conceived.
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