Resident Evil 2

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  • Summary: In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City thatIn Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in players hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city. Will they make it out alive?… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 4, 2019
    100
    The remake of Resident Evil 2 succeeded and can’t be criticized for much. Converting the original game into a modern form sets the bar for all future remakes really high and shows how it should be done. [Issue#293]
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  2. The Games Machine
    Jan 22, 2019
    96
    Resident Evil 2 is one of the best remakes we’ve ever seen: it’s a bit different from the classical survival horror released in 1998, while still remaining true to the original game.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 20, 2019
    94
    A shining example of what remake should be. [Issue#236, p.24]
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  4. XGN
    Jan 22, 2019
    90
    Resident Evil 2 blends amazing graphics, great sound design and intimidating enemies to create a nerve wrecking horror experience. Capcom didn't forget the series' roots while modernizing as well: the hallmark of a great remake.
  5. GameWatcher
    Jan 22, 2019
    90
    Resident Evil 2 Remake is a triumph of clever, polished game design, and is quite possibly our favourite game in the series. It leans into terrifying close encounters more than epic action setpieces, but that’s really what the series is about, and RE2 does the terrifying perfectly. Enemies are superb, and the game boasts the best zombies in any game ever - unrelenting and mostly unstoppable, they’re just creepy. Then there’s Mr X, the game’s own Jason Voorhees, continuously stalking you throughout. We loved every moment of Resident Evil 2, and even if you know the first game inside out, you won’t know the Remake at all. If you’ve ever loved a Resident Evil game, or wished that RE7 was third-person, want to go back to RE2 and its great horror design, or just want a horror-action game… get Resident Evil 2 Remake. You won’t be disappointed.
  6. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Jan 22, 2019
    86
    Resident Evil 2 Remake brings back the old horror and terror feel once again. It remains as faithful as its old version and merging this with new technologies, audio and visual effects successfully.
  7. The Overpowered Noobs
    Feb 21, 2019
    70
    A true remake in every sense of the word, Capcom’s 2019 Resident Evil 2 captures the heart of the original in a wonderful recreation.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 366 out of 408
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 408
  3. Negative: 16 out of 408
  1. SahilKChandio
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Once a masterpiece, always a masterpiece!!

    Capcom has really done it with this amazing masterpiece and have gained themselves the title of    Once a masterpiece, always a masterpiece!!

    Capcom has really done it with this amazing masterpiece and have gained themselves the title of King of Remakes!! This game is absolutely what I could've asked for. It has got RE4's view that actually fits perfectly! This game is a must play for everybody!!!    … Expand
  2. Babutto
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    I remember the day when Resident Evil 2 was released back then. But I never had a chance to finish the game, because I was too scared to play.I remember the day when Resident Evil 2 was released back then. But I never had a chance to finish the game, because I was too scared to play.

    This time I was an adult, I was ready, it was the remastered version. And for the first time in a decade, I found NOTHING to complain about.

    This game is a masterpiece. They simply followed the story, remastered the game with new graphics and modern features like the following camera and so on.
    Good job. This is what I expect from the remastered games. If you doubt whether to experiment, just follow the old pattern. And you win.    … Expand
  4. Suvolverr
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Wow! Godlike! Capcom, PLEASE!!! Do a Resident Evil 0,1, Code Veronica remakes in the same style as RE2!!! Everything is good in RE2 Remake
  5. bestreviews2020
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Just came here to say, here's my negative review for this awful game............
  6. AntonioSanAlo99
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    Resident Evil 2 answered the question of the remakes with a really good example of what people associate to the saga in terms of survivalResident Evil 2 answered the question of the remakes with a really good example of what people associate to the saga in terms of survival horror. The gameplay is near perfect and the redesign of the classic of 1998 comes into one of the best games of the year.… Expand
  7. Ali_Teleb
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    Incredible game. It's really refreshing to see these types of hidden gems come out from a talented studio
  8. Genesis26
    May 6, 2020
    0
    Absolute garbage this is not resident evil 2 remake , the true remake was darkside chronicle memory of a lost city with tank control andAbsolute garbage this is not resident evil 2 remake , the true remake was darkside chronicle memory of a lost city with tank control and fixed camera!!!! Same style of resident evil 1 remake the perfect remake!!!!!… Expand

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