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Resident Evil 2
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Based on 25 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Genre(s): Survival Horror, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: December 31, 1997
Summary
Something is desperately wrong in Raccoon City. A muta-genic virus has broken loose and the entire town is infested. Blood-thirsty zombies, hideous mutations now overwhelm the community. When Leon and Claire arrive in town, their nightmare is just beginning...Now, you control their destiny in this survival horror classic. [Capcom]
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What The Critics Said
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Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Better graphics, imroved story, and the same basic look-out-for-the-zombies gameplay. [Nov 2001, p.51]
PSX Nation
The sequel elevates what was so great about the first one to a complete new level of terror.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
One of the most clever, crowd-pleasing, tense, dramatic, beautiful and playable games ever conceived.
Read Full Review >Absolute Playstation
In every conceivable category, this game outclasses and outshines its predecessor by a wide margin. Gotta love it.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Better than before, this sequel lets you take on Umbrella as Leon or Claire. [Jan 2004, p.189]
IGN
Resident Evil 2 should be sponsored by Huggies - it's both pant-creamingly good and trouser-soilingly scary!
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Now, I hear what you're saying: "This Zombie is chewing on my foot, it deserves to be shot." But that's just the response that society has conditioned you to have. So even though this is a great game with good graphics, terrific sound, riveting action, and puzzles that will keep you entertained for hours... As a favor to our Zombie friends, do not buy this game.
Read Full Review >GamePro
For newcomers to the series, there's never been a better time to get scared.
Read Full Review >Games Domain
Had the game lasted a little longer, and if the monsters had been a little more creative, this would be one of the best games ever made for the PSX.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
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]
GameSpot
One of the most entertaining games I've ever played. With its unique camera angles, storyline, graphics, sound effects, and music, RE 2 seems more like a product out of Hollywood than the video game industry.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
So, for all of it's action and nerve wracking moments, if you only play games to beat them the first time through, I'd suggest renting Resident Evil 2.
Read Full Review >Happy Puppy
More an interactive movie than a game, RE2 looks pretty but lacks challenge.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 25 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Chris M gave it a10:
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.
Reyes A gave it a10:
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.
Jordan N gave it an8:
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).
Guillermo P. gave it a10:
It is one of the best psx games.
Jay D. gave it a0:
The original is still the best...
Gray T. gave it a10:
The best of the old generation of RE games, outshined only by the groundbreaking 4.
Naomi M. gave it a 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.
