Resident Evil 2 Reviews
Capcom's survival horror classic returns with improved visuals, new controls and a whole host of monstrous surprises
Capcom hasn't gone to any great lengths with its updated PS5 version of Resident Evil 2, offering fans and newcomers two imperfect graphical modes to choose from. Very speedy load times will have you immersed in a flash, though, and the support for the PS5's adaptive triggers adds another extra wrinkle on top. Resident Evil 2 is still every bit as good as it was three years ago; this PS5 version simply gives you the chance to experience it all over again with further shine.
More than 20 years ago, Hideki Kamiya brilliantly appropriated the saga, and today the new generation is doing the same. Powerful, demanding and respectful, the resident evil 2 remake stands out as one of the best episodes.
Review in French | Read full review
The core mechanics of the original are still very present, even amongst a more action-focused playstyle. If anything, this has widened the audience reach to those who've never played the original and want to enjoy a hearty helping of panic and inventory stress.
Resident Evil 2 is a breath of fresh (or should I say foul and dead?) air into the bloated world of open-ended gameplay mechanics that, instead of leaving the player feeling empty and exhausted for the amount of options, leave them with a constant sense of tension but knowledge and will to push on. Truly an innovation that proves its necessity.
It only took 22 years of soul searching, but Resident Evil has finally found itself. The series has from the beginning shifted in tone, scale, and action that it's never been entirely clear what Resident Evil should be. Is it a first-person thriller? A campy survival spook out? A cooperative blast ‘em up where T-rexes...
An impressive reimagining of one of the series' most well loved games
Replacing a beloved game classic from scratch is not an easy task, but Capcom succeeds. Resident Evil 2 was well worth all the wait.
Capcom didn't disappoint, and we can state the fact: Resident Evil 2 is one of the best games of current generation and simply the best remake ever made.
Review in Russian | Read full review
This game was fantastic and despite it only being January I can definitely see this as a game of the year contender. Spectacular work and a must have.
Capcom has achieved the near-impossible with the remake of Resident Evil 2. A remarkable labour of design, iteration, faithfulness, and adaptation; a masterclass in knowing what to change, how to change it, and what to build upon, Resident Evil 2 in 2018 emerges from the shadow of its namesake with consummate ease.
Resident Evil 2 is a remake done right: a labour of love built primarily for the fans, welcoming new players but only so long as they're willing to meet it in the middle
Resident Evil 2 is a polished, respectful remake of a survival horror classic that probably would have benefitted from a slightly more daring approach. Hints of a braver revamp are sprinkled throughout, but it doesn't take the risks necessary to join the canon of truly great video game remakes. Make no mistake though, if you loved the original Resident Evil 2, you'll likely love the remake, and new players who can tolerate a few old-school quirks ought to have gruesome good time as well.
Resident Evil 2 might be one of the most accomplished remakes of the generation.
Resident Evil 2 is a remake that went above and beyond the call of duty.
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.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Capcom has laid the foundations for what a good remake should be. Personally, I'm not surprised, they already did it with Resident Evil 1 in the Gamecube era and as with that previous work, the new REsident Evil team has taken some licenses in the lore of the game to better unite it. However, it still seems to me that there have been wasted opportunities to give consistency to the original, such as repeating puzzles, in Code Veronica the puzzles that one completed did not impede the progress of the other.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Resident Evil 2 is one of the most exciting games I've in a long time.
The game assures that the malicious ideas that guided Resident Evil 7 may become the governing principles of the series moving forward.
Resident Evil 2's remake highlights just how great Capcom's first sequel in the Resident Evil series ways, but does it in a way that makes it the most compelling entry in the series thus far. It's smart changes merge with the classic design expertly, while its atmosphere is rich thanks to gorgeous lighting and incredible sound design. It's a reminder of the past, but this remake would be a fine direction for the future of Resident Evil