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Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
Details
- Released
- January 25, 2019
- Developer
- Capcom Development Division 1
- Publisher
- Capcom
How it plays
Time to beat · 19 player times (IGDB)
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Resident Evil 2 Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Resident Evil 2 takes a masterpiece and twists it until it resembles something completely new without betraying the spirit of the original. There’s some very, very minor cuts that’ll no doubt upset some fans; but these are ultimately unnoticeable as what Capcom has offered up is an absolute triumph. Resident Evil 2 provides a new way to experience a classic and a very welcome reminder that the old style of Resident Evil is not dead. If anything, it’s finally back.
With first- and second-run scenarios, the extra 4th Survivor mode, and plenty of records to complete in order to collect unlockables like extra costumes and weapons with infinite ammo, Resident Evil 2 has plenty to keep you busy, even after your initial playthrough.
Resident Evil is one of my all time favourite franchises. It’s the series that introduced me to survival horror but it has has stumbled throughout the last generation, focusing more and more on mindless action while ignoring its horror roots.
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Resident Evil 2 is more than a remake of a classic game, it's one of the most accomplished horror titles you'll play for a long time
Resident Evil 2 is a fantastic remake of the original game that shaped the survival horror genre. And thankfully, enjoying this on the Steam Deck is a guarantee.
Resident Evil 2 is a stellar remake of an all-time classic. It manages to perfectly combine old and new, taking the very best aspects of Hideki Kamiya's original vision and transplanting them into this comprehensive and thoroughly modern reworking. A staggeringly beautiful recreation of the RPD brings one of gaming's most iconic settings kicking and screaming into the 21st century, and a new control scheme and plethora of quality-of-life improvements combine to make this one of the most satisfying and hugely replayable Resi games in the entire franchise.
Resident Evil 2 is a wonderful recreation of a believed original that, not only recaptures the glory of that game, but also improves upon it from a visual and gameplay standpoint. All in all, don’t miss out on this one.
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Resident Evil 2 is equal parts terrifying, satisfying and interesting. There are tons of reasons to play through the various campaigns again, despite their slightly disappointing similarities. There’s never a boring moment in Resident Evil 2, making for a survival experience that’s just as horrifying as it is fun.
With a heavy emphasis on intense gore and moody atmosphere, the remake of Resident Evil 2 is more horrifying than its ever been. While there is much of the original’s DNA here to satisfy those who grew up playing the now 21-year-old classic, Capcom has made some significant changes to make it feel l