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. Wanz
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Absolutely the best game overall I have played in a long while. Most definitely the best RE game ever.
  2. t1ninja
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    Due to some of the disappointing releases the last year or so, I was really hoping for a good Resident Evil 2 remake. And this is exactly what I hoped for and more. Capcom did a great job at staying faithful to the original, while employing fresh, new graphics and mechanics. If you were a fan of the original, or are a fan of the series, OR even just a survival horror fanatic, this is theDue to some of the disappointing releases the last year or so, I was really hoping for a good Resident Evil 2 remake. And this is exactly what I hoped for and more. Capcom did a great job at staying faithful to the original, while employing fresh, new graphics and mechanics. If you were a fan of the original, or are a fan of the series, OR even just a survival horror fanatic, this is the game for you. You will not be disappointed. Anybody can enjoy this release.… Expand
  3. MuchGames
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Thank you Capcom!
    This remake is beautiful, the work done is great! 10/10.
    Now, waiting a remake of RE3, next year!
  4. dantah
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    what a amazing game!! it is very fun!! and scary!! Please do remake for RE 3.
  5. Koratt
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Últimamente Capcom nos ha impresionado con el nivel de empeño que le dan a sus juegos (no es secreto que es la mejor compañía en cuanto a criticas) y con Resident Evil 2 solo puedo decir que han creado una autentica "Obra Maestra". Desde el diseño de escenarios, muy nostálgicos pero con tintes de ser novedosos, un ambiente lúgubre que te hace recordar el horror de no saber que esta a puntoÚltimamente Capcom nos ha impresionado con el nivel de empeño que le dan a sus juegos (no es secreto que es la mejor compañía en cuanto a criticas) y con Resident Evil 2 solo puedo decir que han creado una autentica "Obra Maestra". Desde el diseño de escenarios, muy nostálgicos pero con tintes de ser novedosos, un ambiente lúgubre que te hace recordar el horror de no saber que esta a punto de pasar, una banda sonora que recordaras bastante tiempo y por supuesto no se diga mas de su jugabilidad, en verdad han logrado darle a este titulo un remake estupendo y merecido. 10/10… Expand
  6. rocco30
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    the legend of zombie game. A fantastic balance of combat, horror, exploration and puzzle solving that never goes top-heavy in any of its gameplay elements.
  7. AlecProOne
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    Good game, that brings the modern felling to a classic game. Gears 5 is goty, followed by RE2
  8. StephenVincentG
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    It's so adorable to read the negative reviews. You can tell these are younger gamers who have been coddled and spoiled on endless lives, endless ammo, and enemies that are easily defeated. I have barely scratched the surface of this game, but I'm giving it a high rating to negate the crybabies. Resident Evil started a decline with 4. Now THIS is a Resident Evil game. Play on theIt's so adorable to read the negative reviews. You can tell these are younger gamers who have been coddled and spoiled on endless lives, endless ammo, and enemies that are easily defeated. I have barely scratched the surface of this game, but I'm giving it a high rating to negate the crybabies. Resident Evil started a decline with 4. Now THIS is a Resident Evil game. Play on the hardest difficulty if you want to know what a Resident Evil veteran likes.… Expand
  9. ChrisXavier87
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my life. I love Resident evil 2 and others.
  10. Dranguet
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Resident Evil 2, sin palabras es una obra maestra en la máxima expresión! Y es por mucho el mejor juego del año!
  11. AceAscendus
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    The best horror game with actual REAL GAMEPLAY, non of that hide and seek garbage! This game is fantastic, buy it! Graphics, sound design and atmosphere are excellent, the best Resident Evil game by far.
  12. Ramiro1992
    Nov 21, 2019
    4
    Action over the shoulder game that have nothing to do with the original, they changed the plot, the core gameplay, the characters and they decided to add a ridiculous voice acting, plagued with stupid words and WAY TOO MUCH unnecessary swearing, every time that the fake Leon shoots his gun he has to throw a random curse, even going against religious people. RE 2 was a masterpiece, and theyAction over the shoulder game that have nothing to do with the original, they changed the plot, the core gameplay, the characters and they decided to add a ridiculous voice acting, plagued with stupid words and WAY TOO MUCH unnecessary swearing, every time that the fake Leon shoots his gun he has to throw a random curse, even going against religious people. RE 2 was a masterpiece, and they didn't even had to swear once. Claire looks pathetic and ugly and she barely resembles the original. Leon runs way too slow and it is a very coward person, he sure does not look or act like he is a trained cop, I can run faster in real life (and I am lazy). Zombies and enemies in general are way too strong, 15-20 bullets to kill a zombie and 5 shotgun shells + 5 pistol bullets ro kill a damn licker... pathetic and unfair. The pistol looks like a toy gun, like you are shooting a bb gun at best. Zombies won't even die with a shotgun blast. This game is not hard, it is just way too annoying. The over the shoulder is awful, poorly implemented, the fixed camera angles and tank controls were amazing and they fit so well with a true survival horor game. of course this one has barely nothing of survival horror. Puzzles are a joke, way too easy to figure out, the game commits the worst sin that is to insult and destroy the legacy of the original re 2, spitting in the face to old and real RE 2 fans.… Expand
  13. Luisrocano
    Nov 3, 2019
    4
    Una obra maestra, casi fiel al original de 1998, rejugable desde cualquier punto.
  14. urmom5675
    Dec 8, 2019
    1
    Another idiotic spin-off no one asked for, praised by paid reviews and giveaways so as clueless idiots who didn't play the original or simply lack of attention to realize what is it in front of them. RIP Capcom, our home of your comeback fell flat once again and you managed to chase away the fans who built you. Congrats on that and once again RIP.
  15. cableguy3333
    Apr 30, 2019
    4
    Great game incredibly short. What you get is 5 hours worth of content, game lasts 10 hours maximum and 50% of that is running through the same rooms over and over. There is no replay value what so ever. It is fun but just not worth the money.
  16. 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
  17. JohnMalcolm
    Jan 28, 2019
    4
    If you like zombie movies, you'll love this game. Otherwise, stay away. The atmosphere is relentlessly dark and horrific, and the best you can hope for is to decapitate numerous humanoid creatures with the most realistic gore imaginable.
  18. 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”.
  19. 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
  20. Panchogul
    Mar 14, 2019
    9
    Previamente le había puesto un 7 sobre 10, pero luego de darle otra oportunidad le he subido el puntaje, sigo pensando que se le da demasiado mérito a este juego cuando lo más destacable es el apartado técnico, aún así es un remake muy bueno, solo después del remake del primer Resident Evil.
  21. Cingleon
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Best resident Evil ever. Horible and spooky. With a good story about evil corp and zombie.
  22. SZero2800
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    Es el primer resident que juego y sin duda alguna, es el mejor, el remake está super super bien hecho!!! le doy 10/10 a este juego!!!
  23. ElWrobel
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    It's a great game, tense atmosphere, has lots of content, looks and runs great on old hardware (easily one of the more fluid games on the Xbox One S). While not a straight ten, it gets very close. The combat feels good, very good even, and because of that I wish the weapons were a little better (for example the ridiculous rate of fire of the VP70M, 2100 RPM reduced to circa 400), I canIt's a great game, tense atmosphere, has lots of content, looks and runs great on old hardware (easily one of the more fluid games on the Xbox One S). While not a straight ten, it gets very close. The combat feels good, very good even, and because of that I wish the weapons were a little better (for example the ridiculous rate of fire of the VP70M, 2100 RPM reduced to circa 400), I can understand why they did it, but it doesn't make it less ridiculous. Also a few more models would've been nice. And a slightly more complex injury system, right now it's -1 on most hits, out of 3, with a blue herb I think you can take twice that. I'm not talking about a major rework, with field surgeries, but some minor improvements, like for example regular zombies varying in damage from 0.5 to 2, depending on your movement speed, distance, the speed of the zombie itself. Very retro and old school fans will definitely love it, same with new fans, but it feels very dated and could've been done better.

    Overall, definitely worth getting.    … Expand
  24. DrZomboid
    Jul 11, 2019
    8
    Now I have finished the entire saga. Didn't play second scenario because looks too similar to Leons. Great game but I still like better old school Resi...
  25. Tharduz
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    It is a dream for me, original RE2 was one of my all time favorite, this is a master piece, extremelly well done remake, I love the ambientation here, totally recommended
  26. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the original 1998 sequel to Resident Evil: the game that started it all back in 1996; and what a legacy the franchise has left for gamers all around the world. This rendition of Resident Evil 2 is more than just a graphical update of an older game: it brings a classic into the modern era of next-gen gaming with newly refined controls, re-written script,Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the original 1998 sequel to Resident Evil: the game that started it all back in 1996; and what a legacy the franchise has left for gamers all around the world. This rendition of Resident Evil 2 is more than just a graphical update of an older game: it brings a classic into the modern era of next-gen gaming with newly refined controls, re-written script, photo-realistic graphics and edge-of-your-seat horror taken to the next level.

    Capcom has brought a new classic into the world: re-infusing an already great game with fantastic gameplay upgrades and unparalleled tension and bringing it all into the 21st century.    … Expand
  27. FelipeVital
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Amazing! Here in this game, Capcom has gone over the top and has shown again what a Resident Evil is!
  28. oldmaster1818
    Apr 26, 2020
    8
    This was an enjoyable game that paid a nice homage to the epic 1998 original, which was arguable the greatest game ever to come out on console. The story of Leon and Claire is the game that took us out of the mansion and revealed the massive scale of Umbrella across Raccoon City. But did it live up to the hype?

    Pros- High Gore content Still has the soul of the original Zombie    This was an enjoyable game that paid a nice homage to the epic 1998 original, which was arguable the greatest game ever to come out on console. The story of Leon and Claire is the game that took us out of the mansion and revealed the massive scale of Umbrella across Raccoon City. But did it live up to the hype?

    Pros-
    High Gore content
    Still has the soul of the original
    Zombie animation/combat
    Puzzles are fun
    Combat, upgrades and types of weapons
    New design of police station
    Save system, map, inventory all work great

    Cons-
    Mr X is a cheap and annoying method of delivering scare
    Each campaign is very small and repetitive
    No street/alley exploring in main campaign (come on! Where is Raccoon City?)
    Where are the huge F***ing Spiders?
    Or any new type of enemies?
    Lack of variety between the campaigns

    I did enjoy the ride but I did find it slightly missing the sweet spot of modern gaming.
    Sure it was close, oh so close, but just missed being epic.

    Game Content- 9 out of ten
    Fun Factor- 8 out of ten

    Overall Score- 8.5    … Expand
  29. zidfrit
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    A esto le llamo un Rameke , crear un juego desde cero pero manteniendo la historia y la sensación de estar jugando por primera ves este titulo, en mi persona, nunca habia jugando este titulo en mi vida, pero una historia que te mantiene en el suspenso y el miedo, un gameplay muy fácil de acomodarse y adaptarse para poder combatir con las ordas de Zombies, y el apartado grafico de lo mejor,A esto le llamo un Rameke , crear un juego desde cero pero manteniendo la historia y la sensación de estar jugando por primera ves este titulo, en mi persona, nunca habia jugando este titulo en mi vida, pero una historia que te mantiene en el suspenso y el miedo, un gameplay muy fácil de acomodarse y adaptarse para poder combatir con las ordas de Zombies, y el apartado grafico de lo mejor, esto es si ponerse a trabajar en un titulo exitoso para darle una nueva actualización con las consolas actuales y no solo trasladar por completo el juego original con muy pocas mejoras visuales.… Expand
  30. Jax360
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    Presentation. 9.2/10
    Graphics. 9.2/10
    Music. 8/10
    Controls. 9.1/10
    Fun-factor. 9.3/10
    Score. 9.1/10
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#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#19 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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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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