Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2 is a triumphant celebration of the original that scares to the core and sets a new standard for remaking old games.

This remake of Resident Evil 2 revives and modernises the classic survival horror game, casting you as Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they attempt to navigate their way through the Raccoon City disaster that's turned the population into zombies.

Resident Evil 2 sets a new standard for game remakes. Series veterans and newcomers alike will find a meaty adventure they can sink their teeth into with this title.

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.

That's where Resident Evil succeeds. Not in the drivel spouted from its character's mouths, but in the bullets spewed from their guns. Or better yet - the clicking of empty chambers, or the spine-chilling scratches of scrabbling overhead. I may hate lickers, but I'm also a little bit in love.

Resident Evil 2 is not only an accomplished remake that should serve as the blueprint for how to re-imagine beloved classics, but is an incredible game in its own right- so much so, that it might even stand as one of the very best games this venerated and decorated franchise has delivered to date.

There’s a lot to love about the new Resident Evil 2, from its brash bloodiness to the wide variety of experiences packed into the game. Looking over the wreckage of my playthroughs, my own feelings are complicated. It is an exciting and astounding experience, but it feels compromised. Pushes towards modernization through changes to the camera and controls lessen the sense of dread of the original, and the presentation suffers without returning actors to tie it into the larger franchise. It has many excellent parts, but it sometimes struggles to cohere into a satisfying whole.

The first two Resident Evil games were formative experiences for young me. It’s hard to wave off that nagging pang of nostalgia, but at the same time there’s a reason for that. At the time, there were very few games like Resident Evil and especially Resident Evil 2. As someone who was really just starting to become aware of horror as a concept, Resident Evil 2’s sense of scale and place, its bizarre tonal shifting, and of course desperate pacing and challenge were masterful. In the years since, Resident Evil has gone through several changes as its place in modern gaming has often proven uncert...

Dread and looming terror accompany those who explore the haunting, unique, blood- and personality-soaked locales of Resident Evil 2. Its once-stunning graphics show their age a bit and the controls take some getting used to, but beyond its niggling flaws lie a game that will keep you entertained for a very long time, featuring what amount to eight unique ways to play and a storyline that, while paling in comparison to some narrative-heavy games of today, will still draw you in and keep you and captivated from beginning to end.

Originally released in 1998, Resident Evil 2 is one of the best entries in the series. Now, over 20 years later, Capcom has come out with a highly anticipated remake of the fan favorite. One of the biggest zombie franchises in the word, the Resident Evil video game series has spawned a successful film franchise, comics, novels, and inspired many works that came after it. As the game deserves, Capcom has gone all out with Resident Evil 2, not as a remaster but as a full-fledged remake.

Capcom has not only recreated Resident Evil 2, but entirely redesigned it to be a bigger and more robust horror experience. The sense of dread and tension they created is unwavering throughout each of the six-hour campaigns. The choices they made only help expand upon the characters and the overall universe, along with making the gameplay a little easier for more people to survive this unforgiving world. That’s not to say there’s no challenge as ammunition is scarce and zombies are plentiful, but there are means of expanding your storage and weapon effectiveness. Unfortunately, the bosses are ...

A superb reimagining of a survival horror classic.