Resident Evil 2

 Xbox One
Resident Evil 2 Image
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 941 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 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
Buy On

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Resident Evil 2 Remastered - Deluxe Edition Costume Showcase

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GameSpew
    Jan 22, 2019
    100
    This re-imagining of Resident Evil 2 is everything a Resident Evil fan could ask for, taking the series back to its roots without feeling old. It is single-player survival horror at its finest, and quite possibly the best Resident Evil game ever made.
  2. New York Daily News
    Jan 28, 2019
    100
    Quite simply, this is Resident Evil at its finest.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 27, 2019
    100
    Perfectly captures the essence of the original while offering something completely new.
    All this publication's reviews
  4. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Jan 27, 2019
    95
    The new Resident Evil 2 is everything the original was; tense, scary, brilliant and filled with secrets and additional content to find. But it's also a game perfectly suited to 2019, not just because of its cutting edge look and sound; but because we don't get games like this anymore, and that's a shame.
  5. Softpedia
    Feb 1, 2019
    90
    Resident Evil 2 comes in 2019 in all the glory you'd expect from such a mammoth franchise, bringing players new and old the same magnificent story but with spine-chilling new graphics and mechanics that will make even those of you with nerves of steel to experience the occasional lift-off from your gaming couch. Nothing negative can be said regarding the game, except for the difficulty and sense of dread and helplessness you get sometimes, but then again, that is the recipe for a good survival-horror title!
  6. Xbox Achievements
    Jan 22, 2019
    90
    After reinventing the series with Resident Evil VII, returning to Raccoon City to relive past glories proves more than welcome. Calling Resident Evil 2 a remake, however, almost seems reductive. It looks and plays like a brand-new game, prodding the nostalgia glands while delivering something that feels fresh. Resident Evil 2 is expertly executed and bloody sublime.
  7. Washington Post
    Jan 25, 2019
    70
    If one were to judge a horror title solely on its ability to suspend its audience in a state of dreadful tension, Resident Evil 2 would be quite accomplished.

See all 29 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 148
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 148
  3. Negative: 7 out of 148
  1. Apocalypse2030
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Anyone that dares put less than a ten on this game has a problem. This game is a masterpiece and a worthy successor of the original. SoAnyone that dares put less than a ten on this game has a problem. This game is a masterpiece and a worthy successor of the original. So different than re7: Biohazard though, that they feel like they are from two different series if not for the newspapers and the ending (not a hero dlc). Re2 is an excellent horror game. I never played it on normal, but I've completed it on hardcore 8 times, and I've gotta say, its just amazing.… Expand
  2. 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
  4. princey2001
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Overall resident evil 2 is one of the best survival horror games of all time. the visuals, game play, and story are great. But the onlyOverall resident evil 2 is one of the best survival horror games of all time. the visuals, game play, and story are great. But the only downside to me would be the length if it was a little longer per play through it would have more replay value. Though overall one of my favorites of all time in survival horrors. SCORE 92/100… Expand
  5. Xkillzone99
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Probably the best single player game I've played in years. Ignore bad reviews just ppl who hate horror games or just wearing nostalgia glasses
  6. Johnny_Larone
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    This is a really fun game with tons of content in multiple scenarios and modes for you to play through.
  7. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
  8. 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!!!

See all 148 User Reviews

Trailers

Related Articles

  1. Best of 2019, Games

    The Best Videogames of 2019

    The Best Videogames of 2019 Image
    Published: January 3, 2020
    We reveal the best games released for each platform in 2019, as well as our overall game of the year.
    More »
  2. 2019 Preview, Games

    2019 Videogame Preview: 45 Most-Anticipated Games

    2019 Videogame Preview: 45 Most-Anticipated Games Image
    Published: January 10, 2019
    Here are the most noteworthy games expected to be released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
    More »

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
9
#9 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
19
#19 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

Current XONE Games

Full List »
92 Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
89 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
88 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
85 Planet Coaster: Console Edition
84 Lair of the Clockwork God
84 Welcome to Elk
83 WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
83 DIRT 5
83 Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
82 Gears 5: Hivebusters
82 Cake Bash
82 Supraland
82 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
81 Cyber Shadow
80 Pumpkin Jack
79 Hotshot Racing
73 Unto The End
72 9 Monkeys of Shaolin
62 Twin Mirror
61 Cyberpunk 2077
All Current Games »