Resident Evil 2 (Xbox One)
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A spine-chilling reimagining of a horror classicBased on the original PlayStation console release in 1998, the new game has been completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. | Terrifyingly realistic visualsBuilt on Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 delivers breathtakingly photorealistic visuals in 4K whilst stunning lighting creates an up-close, intense and atmospheric experience as players roam the corridors of the Raccoon City Police Department (RPD). | See favourite characters in a whole new lightJoin rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy on his first day in the job and college student Claire Redfield, who is searching for her brother amidst a terrifying zombie epidemic. | Iconic series defining gameplayEngage in frenzied combat with enemies, explore dark menacing corridors, solve puzzles to access areas and collect and use items discovered around the environment in a terrifying constant fight for survival. |
| Dimensions: | 13.4 x 17.1 x 1.5 cm; 80 Grams |
| Model: | 5055060987223 |
I love this game and I’ve fallen in love with Clair Redfield… on a serous note its my favourite RE game and a brilliant take on the original RE 2 with up to date graphics. a must have for RE fans
No puedo hablar del juego porque fue para regalo, pero ha sido tal cual, envo rpido.
El paquete lleg en buenas condiciones, al ser la versin de Estados Unidos vena desde all, por lo que tard poco ms de 1 semana en llegar, lleg el da que estaba planeado llegar, lo que pasa es que lleg a las 9 de la noche, osea que llego muy tarde. Hablando del juego, muy bueno, llevo unas cuantas horas y enserio es maravilloso.
Fue importacin y lleg a tiempo, ni un da ms ni menos.
El juego y la caja llegaron en buen estado, si lo que buscas es una resea del juego te recomiendo buscar en YouTube, podrs encontrar amplio contenido del ttulo.
Amazing game, true to the original release. Need resident evil 1 in this format!
Enjoying the game up till now
Only played about 15 hrs
Worth the money
Fantastic game, I’ve played it a few times over and I’ll play it again on a higher difficulty
Coming from someone who has played the original, Capcom got this game spot on and I could not be happier with the remake! A great story with one of the most iconic video game characters in Leon and it was an absolute blast playing it all over again. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a horror game to play.
This game is superb. I played the original Re2 in the 9ts. I am happy that I havnt lost my marksmanship putting them poor zombies out of their misery is a great feeling especially when you experience the first double tap from the pistol. Best thing I ever bought since RE2 original. thanks Capcom.
Great game!! Definitely worth the buy. I had forgotten how much I loved RE, but the remasters are making me fall in love agai
I first played Resident Evil 2 on the PS1 back in the late noughties. At the time I was ill in bed with chickenpox for two weeks and during that time I played the original game to death. I have very fond memories of that play-through and this title brought all the magic back and more.
I’ve not been Resident Evil fanboi whose played every title all through the series. My last memories of Resident Evil prior to this are playing Resident Evil 4. Interestingly, Resident Evil 2 Remake has learned from the likes of RE4. The over-the shoulder camera angle makes for far better gameplay than the original. It somehow manages to retain the classic RE2 feel and tone though.
Graphics wise, I really can’t complain. The locations and characters are lovingly created and exploring the abandoned police station is genuinely creepy on your first play through. The voice acting, though not perfect is thousand times better than the clunky dialogue in the original. The cast of characters are well written and you do get a real emotional engagement with them. Particularly Claire. I really liked how Claire was portrayed and how her story played out in this game.
The classic resource management skills of RE, where you’re constantly trying to manage health items, inventory space and ammunition are well represented here too. The zombies have their own distinct feel and tone here too. From a distance they are slow and shuffling, but when close can lurch and grab you in an instant. They are also bullet sponges. Unless you’re lucky enough to score a critical hit, most of the zombies will take many, many shots to the head to down. Even when they are down they aren’t always dead and can grab you as you step over them. When you are taking shots, you can aim and wait for the reticle to focus increasing damage and the possibility of a critical hit – however doing this in a crowded room leaves you vulnerable.
Thankfully Mr. X makes a welcome return here and stalks you through the RPD from fairly early on in the game. He seems to have a sensible AI and is able to hear when you’re making a noise and move towards you. Cut scenes were well acted enough not to detract from the action, but once you’ve played through twice you’ll find yourself skipping them.
There’s lots of replay value in this title too. Once you know the maps and are used to dealing with the various enemies in the game, you can attempt to go for an S Rank run or even an S+ Rank. These are tough challenges, forcing you to beat the game within a strict time limit using only a handful of save games. The reward is worth it though, as achieving an S+ rank with Leon will grant you an infinite ammunition rocket launcher and with Claire, an infinite ammunition mini gun.
Further replay can be found in the Ghost Survivors DLC which is included. This has a few extra scenarios where you play as new characters, taking on new challenges. These are all good fun, particularly the ultra-tough ‘No Way Out’ scenario where you play as the Sherriff fighting for survival in the gas station at the start of the game against a host of enemies. Beat this without using more than 60 handgun bullets and you’ll be given the super-fun infinite ammo cat ears. Long term replay is served by joining Resident Evil.net and taking on weekly challenges and attempting completion times fast enough to get you on the leaderboard.
All in all, this is a fantastic game. I’m going to call it – I prefer this to Resident Evil 3 remake. That was fun, I enjoyed it. But if I had to choose one of these games over the other, I’d always choose this one.
There WAS a big missed opportunity in this title. In the original there was a lot of scope for your two scenarios to interact with each other. For example, Leon could kill enemies which then wouldn’t appear for Claire and vice-versa, or you could leave a powerful weapon behind for the second character if you were enjoying a particularly successful run. None of this is present in the remake. In fact, Leon and Claire’s scenarios are very, very similar. The B scenarios while different, aren’t vastly different. I think they could have made more of them.
All in all, though, this was my game of the year 2019 and I really can’t recommend it enough.
Martyn Stanley
Spattacolare remake di resident evil 2
Da avere assolutamente!!
Confermo
Che la lingua parlata in italiano
Great condition and came pretty fast would definitely recommend buying
UN MUST HAVE!!!!!
Arrivato. Non vedo l’ora di immergermi in questo fantastico gioco!
Only picked this up after hearing nothing good things about it. I was turned off the series after the godawful Resident Evil 6.
Basically, this game is survival horror at its best, it is incredibly well executed. It lulls you in a false sense of security, and then tosses you into very uncomfortable situations. It makes you think on your feet often, very few horror titles manage this well.
Every enemy engagement is tense and they look amazing, from the regular zombies through to the omnipresent Tyrant that stalks you around. You will be constantly looking to conserve your ammo where possible.
The graphics are amazingly realistic, gore is spot on.
The puzzles are often brain teasers, but never too difficult to solve, which I love.
There is a lot of backtracking, but not in a bad way, you slowly open up the various environments and get familiar with each area.
It reminds me of Dead Space 1&2 and Resident Evil 4 (I never played the original RE:2).
Thoroughly recommend this if you want a good balance of horror and action.
j’ai pu redcouvrir le plaisir des Rsident Evil !
On regrettera cependant la dure de vie assez courte du jeu (environ 20h) , mais un mode alternatif se dbloque pour refaire la partie diffremment la fin du jeu.
Stupendo, una meccanica di gioco di altri tempi con enigmi e munizioni sempre contate ma con una grafica in 4K spettacolare. Finalmente un gioco degno di nota.
The perfect balance between the original and modern gaming, keeping the feel of the original game while bringing in modern graphics and game play mechanics
Comprato in un momento di forte sconto..l’ho iniziato a giocare ed meraviglioso..Capcom ha fatto un lavoro immenso con questo RE 2. Sono un appassionato della saga e posso confermalo con certezza, non ve ne pentirete..Acquisto quasi obbligato!!!Top
Remastered extremely well,breathes new life into an all time classic,many hours of retro spine chilling survival horror fun.
Un gran bel gioco che mi ha fatto rivivere bei ricordi dato che ho giocato alla versione precedente.
Una buona grafica e una bella giocabilit rendono questo titolo molto avvincente.
Lo consiglio a tutti e non appassionati di gioco non vedendo l’ora che esca il terzo.
Versione fisica in italiano del Remake di Resident Evil 2. Gioco fantastico, con la storia principale (Leon A, Claire B/ Claire A, Leon B) e delle modalit extra. Lo consiglio agli amanti della saga e anche a chi non ci hai mai giocato. Sempre perfette le condizioni del pacco e consegna puntuale.
Ottimo videogioco con possibilit di giocare con 2 personaggio differenti.
Terminato una storia puoi vivere la solita esperienza con l’altro personaggio e situazione differenti
Consegna puntuale. Per me il miglior Resident evil di sempre.
Molto bello, anche con i dialoghi in italiano.per un tantino difficile in alcuni punti.
This game is truly a brilliant remake. Roll on Resident Evil 3
Good game son loves resident evil so can’t really say no more
If you like me played the original when it first came out then this remake is a must! No idea how capcom have managed to keep it true to the original yet change enough to make it fell like a completely new game.
I never played res 2 back in the day tbh, mainly cause i hated the camera angles.
I loved res 1 tho even tho i couldnt complete it when i was younger, liked res 5. Res 6 was ok. Couldnt get on with 7 lol
I saw this for 20 and thought you know what time to try to get back into resident evil and well….
I love it, this is what a survival horror game should be, those moments where you think yeah me one zombie pahhhh… pew pew head explodes dead. Then the moments… wait 2 lickers 4 zombies… RUNNNNNN!!!!!
I didnt think i would even like this game but the gameplay is smooth the graphics are good. I actually thought i would get bored of the tyrant but he is rare from what i have encountered so far and he does put the pressure on you.
Looking forward to playing claires playthrough and then on to res 3 in april.
I would reccomend this to anyone! Great game capcom have polished this rusty classic completely!
Please continue in this light capcom!
Gran bel gioco, pi difficile dell’originale secondo me… tecnicamente mi sembra ben fatto e la meccanica di gioco svecchiata e divertente lo rendono un titolo che non pu mancare dalla collezione di un videogiocatore! Del resto re2 stato il primo gioco che ho comprato per PS1 tanti anni fa…
Arrivato puntuale come promesso da Amazon, il gioco stupendo, tutto in italiano, detto e scritto, solo la custodia in inglese, ma con quella si fa poco a parte guardarla e tenerci il disco. Non temiate fregature il gioco in italiano e ci sono un sacco di sorprese nel gioco! Consigliato
Inutile aggiungere qualcosa a quello che stato detto su questo gioco; uno dei migliori remake di sempre.
Ottimo prezzo e consegna Amazon, mi stato consegnato con 3 giorni di anticipo.
Good graphics, brilliant game, if you loved the original you will definitely love this even if you are new to the franchise, would highly recommend
Bel remake. Resta la stessa ambientazione e la stessa suspence. Migliorata la grafica.
Le meccaniche sono quelle di una volta…
Riprende il mitico titolo dell’epoca, adattato ad un motore di gioco moderno. Lo consiglio ai nostalgici dello storico RE2
I’ve always been a big fan of the Resident Evil games. I’m probably more into the the more original “Survival Horror” style games with the fixed cameras and tank controls but I’m open to others too.
This is easily one of the best games I’ve played in a long long time. When I first started playing I was slightly disappointed at how different it is to the original. I was hoping the game would follow the style of the REmake and rebuild the original game from the ground up with some minor additions and features. I have to say I was wrong. What the developers have managed to do is make a game that feels and looks totally modern but still captures that original RE charm that the earlier games have. The graphics are superb and the environments are amazing. You can really feel that a lot of effort has gone into this, it really feels like it’s been made by people who genuinely want to make a great game and not just money.
The two separate scenarios are more than just replaying the game as another character. Claire’s scenario feels like a different game altogether at times which I like. The difficulty’s are spot on, with standard mode being a fair challenge for any gamer (there is an easier assisted mode and also a hardcore mode).
Overall I’ve absolutely loved every minute of this game. It does everything a RE game should do and more!
Word of advice though, I’d highly recommend purchasing the original soundtrack add on before playing. It still to this day sounds incredibly haunting. I played again without it and the standard soundtrack doesn’t have the same effect.
The original Resident Evil 2 on Playstation One is still one of the best survival horror games of all time so being a big Resident Evil fan I was wary of a remake whilst excited at the same time.
Having played through the remake twice now (the original on PS One 3 times) I am genuinely blown away by the magic that is Resident Evil 2 on Xbox One X and Playstation 4 Pro. The graphics are amazing, the atmosphere is tense and creepy (better so that than the original), the sounds match the action and are excellent in 7.1 stereo, and Capcom have stuck to the original game story and format perfectly to deliver a modern day gaming masterpiece.
I am totally blown away by what Capcom have acheived with this game and if you by any game in 2019 the Resident Evil Remaster should be top of the list.
Faithful to the original while packing it full of modern day features.
Loved the original on the PS1 all those years ago. So, when the new one came out I had to buy it. The difference here is the added horror scenes that were not part of the original and there is less ammunition than before. Runs really well on my XBOX One X.
Loved it… Nostalgia buzz was phenomenal whilst offering something new at the same time. Excellent work from the devopers
Senza parole. Lascia esterrefatti questo gioco. Capolavoro della Capcom senza rivali. L’unico nel suo genere. Non esiste un rivale a resident evil
So I played this is 4K HDR with a set of B&W speakers and Japanese audio (all other audio languages are available). The updated visuals look fantastic. Shining your torch around in HDR means that zombies just pop out of shadows at you and bite you in the neck. And classic Resident Evil style, you’re always on your last bullet and surrounded by zombies.
Considering this was first out in 1998 all the visuals look amazing. The cut scenes are not quite as jaw-dropping as Capcom’s DMC 5 (released 2019), but they are close.
Fantastic game,really enjoyed it the graphics are amazing and everything moves fluidly..top notch
So much more than I could of asked for in a game:
I don’t usually write reviews but i feel i had to for this game. I’m late to the party but took the plunge anyway despite being severely dissapointed with 5 and 6. This game is quite possibly the best survival horror game I have ever played, it’s near perfect in everything it sets out to achieve. The atmosphere, sound, graphics, level design, puzzles…. everything here is perfect.
This game has to be the bench mark now in how this genre should be done, it shows without a shadow of a doubt that the old school formula of solving puzzles to progress through the game still feels as fresh and rewarding as it did back on the PlayStation one. This is what video games should be about. If you’re still having doubts just go for it, you will be hooked from the start.
I’d also just like to add that if you have headphones then you will want to use them with this game, it ramps up the atmosphere to a whole new level and produces a fair few amount on non scripted jump scares. The amount of times I walked through a door and screamed when a zombie jumped out at me is quite funny
Great graphics. Survival horror at its classic best. If like me you are at age where you did resi the first time around, give this a go. You won’t be disappointed.
Absolutely loved the game, product came exactly as seen and described.
This is good for many reasons like cut scenes etc it still holds up for that I still play on it for the PS4 sorry I PS4 guy anyway what bothers me is the ivy they just zombies in ivy lol I want to see them as plants walking around the place
I like mr x stalking too and music
Anyhoo good game
My first experience of Resident Evil was not the films or the first six games in the series, but Resident Evil 7, which I understand was quite a change for the series in terms of game design. Resident Evil 2 is a remake and goes back to third person perspective, but uses — and perfects in my opinion — the inventory system from RE7. I never felt disadvantaged in not knowing the story from the very first Resident Evil, for everything in this new game is well explained.
You get a choice of two main characters to play — Leon and Claire — and they are both so well designed (in graphics, facial acting and general personality) in a way that characters in horror games rarely are. As the story progresses and as you unlock additional play modes a few other characters also become available — such as in the extra chapters you get as free downloadable content. Play the main game as Leon and you will visit certain areas and meet certain characters that Claire doesn’t, and that works the other way too — although there is some overlapping which sees you doing the same thing in some places.
The areas you visit in the game are all extremely well envisaged and executed, with some puzzles and enemies unique to them. There are no boring areas in my opinion — a lesson I think they’ve learnt all too well from RE7 where the best part was at the beginning and then you got bored to tears rather than frightened to tears during a long drawn out section on an abandoned boat.
You can unlock more powerful weapons and infinite ammo if you beat the game under certain conditions, but RE2 is at its best when you are short on ammo and have to play tactically. Shoot a zombie in the head enough times and it will go down, but shoot a leg off and it’ll be reduced to crawling, making it easier to get past. Enemies live in a permanent game state and don’t respawn, but that does sometimes mean they come back to ‘life’ if you don’t pop their heads. End a zombie and you’ll pass through the same area later and see its corpse right where you left it. Walk over a corpse you didn’t finish off properly and it’ll grab and bite you. Sneak past an enemy and you save valuable ammo, but you might regret not dispatching it if you have to run through that way later.
Initially I found the game less scary than RE7 because I wasn’t playing in first person. There is that reassurance that because I can see the character I’m playing as, I’m more aware that these horrible things are happening to him or her and not me. However as RE2 progresses things get very tense and there are some very scary moments, most of which come from the game prolonging your unease and overloading your concentration to get your adrenaline pumping as you try and run away from certain enemies whilst also having to fight off or dodge past various other menaces.
I loved RE2 from start to finish, and because of all the modes and achievements I’ve already played from start to finish five times already, plus enjoyed the bonus chapters.
Great twits on a classic game. You’ll have a great time replaying this is you’re a mature gamer like me. Plus if you’re new to RE you’ll love it just as much.
Great game. I loved resi 2 from my PlayStation days and this did not disappoint. The graphics are fantastic and look great on the one X.
Gameplay is on par with all resi games and the puzzles are challenging and at times quite frustrating but never to the point of being too difficult to get through.
Masterful remake, only downside is a lack of first person mode after 7’s was so good
I love this game. I love all of these games
I played Resident Evil 2 (original) and that was creepy. I remember it very well and whilst playing this even though it is familiar it is not the same. It has been remade to today’s standards of games instead of just making it HD like Resident Evil Origins. This feels like you ware watching a movie also with the quality of the cut scenes…. I sat back and started to watch the cutscenes as if it was a netflix episode… and then it blends it into it to make you start playing…
The atmosphere has been recreated so well. The same fear of advancing down a corridor is there and backing slowly away from a licker with my gun aimed was really strange. Without giving too much away, even if you haven’t played the originals in 1998 on PS2 or PC…. it’s just massively enjoyable. Makes you jump if you play it like me with subwoofer on 12 and volume up in the dark. It’s massively immersive and I really hope they consider remaking Resident Evil 3 and Code Veronica with this level of investment, detail and continuation of the story as the Resident Evil (Biohazard) series are way older and original than the walking dead with conclusions (instead of endless series leading to nothing), interesting characters, bosses that are really well designed, surprising twists that lead to something more sinister.
The fact that i can play as the 1998 Leon is funny as hell with bad graphics kept. It also never feels like you can run fast enough so you keep thinking “i’m gonna get bitten/slashed”… everything about this game is great. It’s a modern achievement for Capcom and a step up for them into better game creation.
Excellent game. Really enjoying working my way through the game again after all these years
It’s brilliant!
I loved the original RE2 which was one of my favourite games.
This remake is excellent and still scares me to death.
Buy it. Just buy it. You won’t regret it.
RE2 takes on a familiar gameplay mechanic in ditching the old tank controls and replacing them with a third person view which is probably one of the biggest changes to those who are returning to it. This time around it is not mansion based and you’ll find yourself in Raccoon City and can play as either Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield who I opted for in my first playthrough. Claire resembles Moira Burton in her expletive laden dialogue from RE Revelations 2 and will make comments in combat and some are really quite stupid such as ‘what is up with you’, and seeing as it’s a zombie I think quite a lot is wrong. The enemies are a little more diverse than you will see in Resident Evil with tickers, which are fought best with a sneaking strategy, and some other notable adversaries which you will cross paths with in specific areas. The enemies are more notable but thankfully much of the arbitrary frustration from locked doors (which is fitting with the genre), has been rolled back significantly. This may have been more prevalent in the ’98 version but here the focus is more on the action. That’s no bad thing and there is still plenty horror here in a much more visceral form thanks to the improved graphical fidelity.
Resident Evil 2 has much replay value to challenge you to return whether through the other story or to beat times and collect weapons etc. Most of the experience plays well barring one particular stealth section which drags on and can be quite clumsy. Inventory management has been streamlined and while you may initially struggle – upgrades to your storage can be found throughout the game. There’s also an option to play in ‘hardcore mode’ or RE2’s harder difficulty which restricts saving to ink ribbons just like old times. I liked most of the weapons but I’m sure there are more for me to unearth on future playthroughs.
Capcom’s pedigree for survival horror has only really been matched or surpassed by Konami (but not in recent times). You could argue that this is less horror and more combat focused as were the later titles such as 4, 5 and 6 but not quite to the same degree.
—Summary— (Scored out of 10)
Graphics – 10 – Capcom has nailed it here and everything from character models to environments look outstanding.
Sound -8- The voice acting isn’t too hammy which I didn’t really expect with it being a complete overhaul. It’s fine overall but the soundtrack is not really anything special.
Gameplay -7- Most players will probably prefer ditching the claustrophobic gameplay of the original but that is at the expense of tension.
Lifespan -8- It’s worth more than a second run through but it really depends on how much you enjoyed it the first time around.
—Verdict—
I liked Resident Evil 2, although it still doesn’t come close to my own RE favourite in Resident Evil 4. I preferred the original or I think it’s got a better setting and that’s also just strictly a remaster. I cannot say whether the remake has lost something in transition but Capcom have delivered a highly detailed product which shows much care and craft for the original source material. I would recommend RE2 but just don’t expect anything mind blowing in what is a very solid package.
Playing Leon’s story through the first time was amazing, scary, and tense.
My main complaint is that Claires story is basically the same like it’s an alternate universe where she gets to the police station before Leon. The 2nd run mode starts with how you’d expect the alternate main one to start but soon turns into a 3rd and 4th run of basically the same story apart from receiving the ‘real’ ending.
It’s definitely worth playing, and a lot of love has gone into this game.
The game is fantastic. It mixes puzzle solving with truly creepy zombie horror and some terrifying surprises and beats even 4 for in terms of how good it is. It has jumped to the top of my favourite resi games list.
I’m play on the Xbox one x in 4K hdr and it looks stunning and runs smoothly. Being able to see and play these games with such visual fidelity makes me feel so lucky, as someone who’d first played on a binatone in the 70’s.
Overall this is both a classic and now modern masterpiece. An essential game for fans of horror gaming.. or just good games.
A perfect remake of one of Capcom’s unforgettable classics. A must have game.
The game is absolute brilliant, from a life long resident evil fa
The best Resident Evil game I have ever played. Monumental.
If I could give this game higher than 5 stars I would but amazon won’t let me honestly the best game I’ve ever played brought back amazing memories and the graphics and story are A++++++
When I first heard about the RE2 remake my initial reaction was, “Oh no… in an era full of failed re-boots and profit-driven re-releases, is this gonna be another rubbish attempt at reimagining one of the greatest RE games of all time?”.
Then I saw the E3 demo last year, and I was astounded at how scary, atmospheric and faithful this game looked to it’s original.
The last time I played the original Resident evil 2 on PS1 was some 14 years ago! So this re-imagination really takes me back. There is the perfect mix of new elements as well as old elements. There are new puzzles, new items, but of course there’s the same scary enemies from the original including the lickers, them terrifying plant creatures in the lab that will literally eat your head whole if you approach too near, and of course the man himself, Mr X!! (This time with a complimentary hat!!!).
The story is the same but has certain little twists, but overall this game is groundbreaking and even more enjoyable than the disappointing RE7 (which could have been a great game if it were over the should and not that dreadful first person view).
Old gamers will be taken back by visiting all the old areas and creepy rooms as the 1998 map, and will also be greeted with newer and more revived parts of the map. I highly believe this remake has also had a lot of inspiration from RE4. In fact, think RE2 meets RE4, because this is basically the summary of this game.
This is the best remake of a video game since the GameCube release of the original RE in 2002. Buy this for a challenging, fun, scary and groundbreaking experience!! Old gamers, be prepared to go back to the old days of survival horror (even play the original 1998 music throughout the gameplay and you will really be taken back by nostalgia) and new gamers, step into the old school roots of RE, and you may even find yourself investing in the older PlayStation and Gamecube games in the series!
One of the best games I have played in many years. And really don’t know how anyone could give this game one star. I read a one star review basing their rating on “there being no spider enemies in this game, like the original”. Just because the producers left one (just ONE) enemy out doesn’t mean the entire game is deserving of a one star rating. They also replaced that enemy with a new and more challenging and SCARIER enemy in the sewers. The producers had to add some diversity to the plot, character, map and items as other wise gamers would be complaining on how boringly similar it would be to its original.
Thank you Capcom for taking me and my adult siblings back to our childhood by playing this brilliant remake of a fantastic 90s game! And Capcom you really gave the fans want they had been waiting for for so many years! Capcom have touched a lot of people’s hearts with this beautifully crafted video game.
I must say first off, I don’t play too many scary games and I personally am not a fan of zombies, I hate the concept of them and find their popularity absurd. I also have to say I never played the original Resident Evil 2, my experience with horror games started with Alien Isolation (one of my favourite games of all time), Outlast and moved onto Resident Evil 7 since it didn’t have zombies. Since you know my stance on zombies, lack of experience with the series and never played the original, take my opinions as you will.
I purchased the game digitally and play it on my Xbox One X the size was just over 20 gigs, I’m not sure if the file size will be smaller for standard Xbox One since the X tends to download enhanced versions of the game.
I’m not far through the game I’ve only encountered 2 lickers so far and and one miniboss. Despite my short time with the game I can see why it was so appealing 20 years ago. I did purchase the first Resident Evil remaster a year or so ago for Xbox One but grew annoyed with the camera and controls but since playing RE 2 I’m very open to going back to it. The graphics are stellar, I honestly was jealous when I saw the truck drivers hamburger and didn’t have one myself. The atmosphere and score are well done highlighting the tone of the game. The gameplay is fun and does get your nerves going trying to run around and collect everything and accidentally get caught by a zombie going through your scarce supplies. I have however noticed and I’m sure you will too, that you WILL see zombies in the same spot, I noticed it on the staircase in the library at first but started noticing it more as I explored but it wasn’t too annoying. It never gets less tense when your in a room with multiple zombies in your way. This game does so much right and I haven’t been this entertained in a horror game since Alien Isolation which I’d beaten over 20 times, luckily I’ve heard this one adds variation depending on your difficulty and character you choose.
So if you are like me and never played Resident Evil 2 or any Resident Evil game or want to jump into a horror game this is a fantastic start. You don’t really need much story to enjoy the game and I don’t think it heavily calls back to the first game making this a great entry point for someone wanting to dive in.
Perhaps this game can change my views and opinions on zombies as a whole, so far it’s working and is a frightening experience and I haven’t even encountered the Tyrant yet.
Overall an easy recommendation to any fan of the series or someone who is a fan of horror games, it’s even accessible to new players and delivers a immersive and scary experience. It almost feels like a crime I never played the original 20 years ago and I feel I missed out.
(I’ll be updating this review as I continue my play through)
Update (30/1/19): since encountering the Tyrant, all bets are off, I’m terrified, I thought the first part of the game was scary. Now there’s lickers all over the place on top of the already there zombies let alone sometimes walking in a room and the Tyrant just happens to be there. I honestly though to myself ‘S**t’ and run away as fast as I can. I also love how satisfying it is to explore find a puzzle then eventually find a clue or component you need then go back to solve it or use the needed item. Overall scary as can be.
Update 2 (3/2/19)
I have just beaten Leon’s first campaign and now having beaten one of the story’s can say this game does it all right, The cutscenes are engaging and give great character development while giving characters motive while making you care for them. Inventory management is fantastic, enough so you can carry basics like weapons, ammo and healing items but small enough that you will have to make choices over what to carry and will on a regular basis have to leave items behind and return for them later. The score for the game and sounds are well done, walking through a narrow corridor with zombies banging when your close can scare you if your not prepared. The score was satisfying throughout and even late game I found myself terrified specifically with new score in the overgrown vegetated areas late game (the most terrifying score all game in my opinion (I felt nature itself was pissed off with me). Enemies are well done, as you have several each terrifying in their own scenarios, like a dozen zombies in a hallway you need to get through, an unexpected Licker, walking into a room and finding the Tyrant (always a stressful encounter). Exploration is well done and you feel the police station and other areas are well connected and can for the most part come back and explore whenever you want to take in this well developed world. Gameplay is what really makes this game fun, how well everything is connected, the tension created by different things like exploring the unknown and not knowing what to expect while low on ammo, or out of healing items, escaping a room with the Tyrant behind you and a Licker in front of you. I honestly can’t wait to start Claire’s campaign and go through the game again with different parts from Leon’s campaign and I feel better prepared to play a new game again with knowledge I’ve learned along the way that I’ll share a few with you guys. For starters, avoid running when possible, as you can sneak past most enemies thus conserving ammo. You don’t have to kill zombies, you can stun them or shoot their legs off to get out of sticky situations. You can most of the time go back, exploring rewards you so do as much as you can. I could say more but I don’t want to spoil or help you too much. Considering there are 4 different campaigns that are different this game offers a lot of play time, I beat my campaign on normal in between 10 and 11 hours but it could’ve been beaten quicker. I’ve heard there are even plans to add more free stories adding even more to the game.
This is a no brainer, regardless if you played the original or not, if you’re a fan of zombies or not, if you like scary games regardless of how many you have played this deserves to be on your shelf. I can say even though this isn’t first person like Alien Isolation or Resident Evil 7 I found it just as scary and personally though this was better than 7. Buy this game, you won’t regret it.
Hopefully you found this review helpful.
Incredible game. Genuinely scary and atmospheric. Possibly the game capcom wanted to make back in 98 but did not have the technology at the time. I had to purposely stop playing it because I was fed up of being scared and tense and that’s a good thing.
Well what can I say? As a massive fan of the original, I have been hoping for years that as graphics and visuals improve Capcom would get round to remaking this game. After numerous fan requests and petitions they gave in and have delivered a superb reimagining of this survival horror classic. 1st off it’s absolutely terrifying. From the moment you enter the police station you are always on edge and I must say I have had to turn it off, because it’s terrified me to the core. Secondly the fear factor ramps up even more when you’re being hunted down by the Tyrant or Mr X as he is more commonly known. He is constantly on your back, showing up as if out of no where. Don’t let that put you off though, because you won’t be disappointed. Go on and give in and give your nightmares, nightmares. Happy gaming.
This remastered version of resident evil 2 is gorgeous to look at with new stunning graphics, easily making it the best one yet! the game is very atmospheric and scary throughout, the gore is top notch with splatter headshots etc, crazy scary bosses, the music is great too adding more depth to the scares and the sound effects of course, the main story can be played on a casual setting through to hardcore as usual depending on your skills, there is plenty running around as usual collecting keys and items to unlock new areas etc, not too many brain teasers, all he clues you need are there somewhere. the story can be played through twice with each character adding a different perspective on the story and making slight changes so its not the same playthrough. there are a few extras like artwork and 3D models you unlock as you play that you can view in a gallery, and characters have other outfits you can wear during play. if your a resident evil fan this game is a must for the collection, lets hope they remaster nemesis next!
Once you complete the story with both characters you unlock another play mode.
Look out for the FREE DLC coming soon for this game, adding extra story missions.
i loved this game when it released back in the late 90,s i remember the impact it had even back then this remake is amazing it’s been done very well I’m sure it’s bringing back some great memories for the original resident evil fans like myself I’ve always said nemesis was one of my favourites and i imagine it will be getting the reboot now I’m really starting to get excited the first 3 resident evil games were so ahead of there time even tho the graphics wasn’t great back then nothing else could compare to the storyline the puzzles and the gameplay there’s just something about resident evil I’ll always be a fa
This is everything a Resident Evil game should be and more! I don’t even know where to start! The mechanics, the graphics and the acting is just second to none! The campaign has been improved 10 fold! I can’t include any spoilers because you must see it for yourself. I just can’t say enough, but for the sake of convenience I had to keep this short.
Capcom, I STRONGLY recommend that you keep going down this path. This is what the fans really wanted! Bring on Resident Evil 3 Nemesis next! And why not remake the first Resident Evil game too? It would be so cool with this engine!
Early review as not finished it yet, but can already see this is a brilliant remake.
I remember playing the original RE2 many years ago just, and then playing the original on this generation of consoles via the back catalogue, and it was horrible to play personally due to the jerky movement and low res graphics, guess it just felt weird playing it on this gen of consoles.
Well this remake is marvellous, completely refreshed for this generation on consoles, the graphics are great, and most importantly to me is the gameplay is spot on, simply controls, smooth movement, atmospheric surroundings, it’s got the lot!
I have been so bored with recent games, but this remake has bought back not only great memories from the past but also the enjoyment of playing a game, it just gets everything wright that a lot of games get wrong now days.
For those who can remember when the original RE2 came it, you’d remember how much of an improvement it was on it’s predecessor. Resident Evil was already an amazing game for its time, but RE2 just added better elements, a really solid storyline and better replay incentive for its players. I can confirm REmake2 does the same for this generation. The graphics are absolutely superb, the atmosphere of the 3 main areas of the game are terrifying. As for the character designs and acting, I can’t fault them! Claire’s more of a brunette than a redhead which took some getting used, and rather than the original outfit, she wears one based on her Revelations 2 look. However, the good news is that the classic costumes can be unlocked. Heck, even the PSone skins can be unlocked if you really want to be that nostalgic! As for storyline, we have A and B scenarios again. I must say in terms of scenarios, this remaster really is Leon’s show – his storyline is fantastic to play out and the more engaging.
There’s familiar enemies and bosses from the original aswell as new ones. This is where my only criticism comes in, I think the boss battles could of been longer and more challenging. Those familiar with the sewer boss (you know who I’m talking about) might be disappointed with how quickly it all ends.
Sure, REmake2 may just be a nostalgia filler to tide RE fans over until the next title is released. And as amazing as RE7 was as a reboot to the franchise, don’t we all just miss Racoon City, zombies and Tyrants? I know I do. I think Capcom have shown fans that they respect the reputation the game holds. I’m just glad this succeded, especially after delivering some lackluster additions to the franchise.
So with all this in mind, I must say the wait was worth it just to play it in this generation of gaming.
So, how about REmake3 Capcom?
Make sure you set your brightness and darkness settings in the options to get the best look and experience of the game.
Not going to tell you about the game because I don’t want to spoil your experience but take it from me as a long time player of the Resident Evil franchise this remake is top notch, you won’t be disappointed. Happy nightmares… Lol.
Finally Capcom! Respect where respect is due!
A welcoming remake of a classic game. Improved everything,
Bring on Nemesis remake next!