Resident Evil 2

 Xbox One
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1206 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 32 out of 1206
  3. Negative: 108 out of 1206
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  1. flamesofexigo20
    Feb 23, 2019
    6
    4 hrs in and the game is meh. Way too dark, music is garbage, not a fan of the swearing, and some of the dialogue is cringy as hell. Story seems off, and even the graphics don't impress. Gonna keep at it and try to at least finish Leon's scenario, though. Its sad, because RE 2 is my favorite survival horror game of all time. I have beaten it over a dozen times on the N64, PS1, Gamecube,4 hrs in and the game is meh. Way too dark, music is garbage, not a fan of the swearing, and some of the dialogue is cringy as hell. Story seems off, and even the graphics don't impress. Gonna keep at it and try to at least finish Leon's scenario, though. Its sad, because RE 2 is my favorite survival horror game of all time. I have beaten it over a dozen times on the N64, PS1, Gamecube, and PS3. The RE 2 soundtrack is quite possibly the greatest of all time, and the simple yet beautiful story, ingenious zapping system, and short and sweet gameplay make it an absolute treat that doesn't wear out its welcome. I thought the original RE (1996) was terrible in many ways, but thought the Remake (2001) was a masterpiece. Phenomenal graphics that look way better than the RE 2 Remake, a phenomenal soundtrack, and an unrivaled ambiance that still hold's up beautifully.

    1. RE 2
    2. RE 4
    3.RE CV
    4. RE Remake
    5. RE Zero
    6. RE 3
    7. RE 5
    8. RE Revelations
    9. RE 7
    10. RE Revelations 2
    11. RE Remake 2
    12. RE 6    … Expand
  2. hoohoo
    Jan 26, 2019
    6
    Awesome graphics, but game mechanics are quite ancient and difficult. The mechanics are not by far close to the best games that have come out within the last decade or so. Way too many cut sequences where you are just forced to watch a ”movie”.
  3. Joellemm
    Mar 9, 2019
    7
    Maybe as a re-imagining, this game is a complete success, but as someone who never played the original, nostalgia could not shield me from some of the game's disappointments. Even so, this is certainly a good horror experience that i wholeheartedly recommend.

    I do feel like i was tricked by the Resident Evil franchise again; after being engrossed by the early parts of RE7, the game    Maybe as a re-imagining, this game is a complete success, but as someone who never played the original, nostalgia could not shield me from some of the game's disappointments. Even so, this is certainly a good horror experience that i wholeheartedly recommend.

    I do feel like i was tricked by the Resident Evil franchise again; after being engrossed by the early parts of RE7, the game quickly devolved into a weak, slow-paced shooter. I feel this game was the same. The tension, fantastic level design, intricate jigsaw-style puzzles are all brilliant early on. However, it does not take long till I'm running for what feels like an eternity, shooting a far-from-unique, ugly monster in the eye. Holy hell, are the boss fights in this game such a bore. I also only died 20 times in my first play-though, which i didn't feel was that bad, and yet i was reminded on numerous occasions that i could lower the difficulty; thanks for patronising me Capcom.

    I cannot give in to the charm of the RE universe; the cheesy dialogue, over-the-top tales surrounding an ominous corporate entity, complete lack of characterisation (okay, this is just a criticism). I will give RE2 its dues nonetheless, as there is some true, tense horror to be had, with sequences and moments that are genuinely gratifying.    … Expand
  4. ThatPSXBGamer
    Jul 28, 2020
    6
    This game, while great is also extremely infuriating. This game is classic Resident Evil greatness, with amazing survival horror game play that the series is known for. The atmosphere is great and the game looks better than ever. However, there are some issues I had. For one, ammo is so scarce in this game, you barely have enough to survive, and this game can be extremely annoying when allThis game, while great is also extremely infuriating. This game is classic Resident Evil greatness, with amazing survival horror game play that the series is known for. The atmosphere is great and the game looks better than ever. However, there are some issues I had. For one, ammo is so scarce in this game, you barely have enough to survive, and this game can be extremely annoying when all you can do is run away, or waste all your ammo. Another thing is the limping mechanic, when Leon or Clair is down on HP, they start limping, and move slower.... What the hell... This mechanic was so stupid and made surviving on low HP a pain. The boss fights are also extremely infuriating, with small arenas with huge bosses, coupled with limping, made them hell. Oh, and the sewers can go to hell, nothing else to say about that. Safe to say, while this game is good, be ready for some painful encounters.… Expand

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93

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Cubed3
    Feb 6, 2020
    90
    This Resident Evil 2 doesn't replace or overwrite its source game in the way 2002's Resident Evil did, but that doesn't mean it's a bad remake. Rather, it's one of the best the medium has seen; amplifying the underlying horror and replayability at the core of the franchise. Capcom has outdone itself in an era where they're not hurting for successes. Not for the faint of heart, but a survival horror masterpiece nonetheless, Resident Evil 2 sets a standard for good horror, good action, and damn good game design.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 27, 2019
    100
    Perfectly captures the essence of the original while offering something completely new.
  3. Generación Xbox
    Feb 11, 2019
    99
    Resident evil 2 returns the best way it could possibly be. Capcom is establishing the groundwork for the franchise with this remake.
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