Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - Episode 1: Penal Colony
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Imagination takes a backseat in Revelations 2, but great co-op and an intriguing story pumps blood through its veins.
A so-so start to this new series. The multiple character stuff is interesting, but weak shooting and bland environments let it down.
The first episode of 'Resident Evil: Revelation 2' sets the scene for future episodes with familiar gameplay and local co-op, but is graphically unimpressive.
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 gets off to a rough start with poor writing and safe design choices, but it's redeemed by strong doses of tension during the second act.
It's always scary to try new things, but what Capcom has done with Penal Colony helps relieve some of the concern fans may have had going in. While it's not the most innovative Resident Evil to hit the market, the new episodic format is a breath of fresh air, especially with Capcom following through with the weekly schedule.
A surprisingly good return to the world of Resident Evil, that could pave the way for something rather special.
For six dollars you really can't wrong since there is plenty of game here to be had with the really fun Raid Mode and new game plus type unlocks for the campaign. You'll just have to put up with very dated visuals and the general Resident Evil weirdness you've come to know and love all these years.
