Resident Evil 2

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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 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.
  7. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    9
    An excellent game. One of the most innovative and unique games ever made. The A and B scenarios provide excellent replay ability. The cutscenes however have not aged well. Still this game is a masterpiece of horror.
  8. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    The zombie threat reaches the streets of Racoon City. I personally prefer the claustrophobic single setting of the mansion in the first game, but the graphics, dialogue and voice acting are much improved. Another spooky and absorbing adventure.
  9. Spider29
    Jan 12, 2023
    9
    Resident Evil 2 is amazing and a PS1 classic that everyone should play. The soundtrack, story, characters, everything is amazing.
  10. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    One of the best.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  11. VaeL_XJB
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    muy bueno mi tercer resident evil favorito leon mi personaje favorito me encanta
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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).
  15. 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 ****
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Mirannejad76
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    before Nemesis , resident evil 2 was a great game , i like it i hope Capcom remake Nemesis too.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. JesterTRT
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    Leon and Claire quickly became my two favorite characters in the series. And even now, they still remain my top two.
    Leon: The rookie. With more skill than the well ventured officers. And Claire, the attractive, energetic girl, both taking the top spot of the series.
    I loved that this game had two different campaigns, both leading back to one another. You get to see what both characters    Leon and Claire quickly became my two favorite characters in the series. And even now, they still remain my top two.
    Leon: The rookie. With more skill than the well ventured officers. And Claire, the attractive, energetic girl, both taking the top spot of the series.
    I loved that this game had two different campaigns, both leading back to one another. You get to see what both characters were up to, while returning back to one another.
    The puzzles were good, but I felt like they got a little drawn out towards the end of the game. Yet I still really enjoyed the game.    … Expand
  25. blessme
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    As a sequel to Capcom's major success Resident Evil, this game doesn't disappoint, but it also doesn't bring much new to the table. It has a way bigger production value overall, but the entire structure of the game is an almost exact copy of the original, except the RPD doesn't have the same charm as the Spencer Mansion. The game also takes it too easy on the players, being the mostAs a sequel to Capcom's major success Resident Evil, this game doesn't disappoint, but it also doesn't bring much new to the table. It has a way bigger production value overall, but the entire structure of the game is an almost exact copy of the original, except the RPD doesn't have the same charm as the Spencer Mansion. The game also takes it too easy on the players, being the most forgiving of the series. These flaw aside though, the game is still a classic RE every horror fan should play.… Expand
  26. GaryMc_Live
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    The legacy of Resident Evil 2 cannot be understated. It is the benchmark that most survival horror games are measured against, it serves as the basis of the current canonicity of the Resident Evil franchise. It spawned countless games, spin-offs, comics, soundtracks and audio dramas. It remains to this day, one of the best games ever made.
  27. AntonioSantos
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Um dos games que aprimorou seu antecessor e fez com que a saga ficasse conhecida na era PS1, simplesmente um game atemporal.
  28. BioShip0706
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    8.5. It's amazing, the ambience and everything is top notch . The remake was better but they are pretty different in their ways.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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#5 Best PS1 Game of 1998
3
#3 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
7
#7 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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Metascore
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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