Resident Evil 2 Reviews

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SomosXbox
Top Critic
9.7 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

It is very difficult to synthesize Resident Evil 2 in a single sentence, but perhaps this is the most appropriate: Resident Evil 2 is the horror game of the year and a clear contender for GOTY 2019

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TheSixthAxis
Steve C
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jan 22, 2019

This Resident Evil 2 remake is a phenomenal update of a classic game. It combines the best of the original's narrative and puzzles with the ammo crafting of Resident Evil 3 and the action gameplay of Resident Evil 4 to create a hybrid that still manages to feel like classic Resi.

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Jan 22, 2019

An impressive reimagining of one of the series' most well loved games

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Jan 22, 2019

Capcom blew us away 20-years-ago with Resident Evil 2, single-handedly redefining what the term “survival horror” in many ways from gameplay mechanics and fleshing out Shinji Mikami's (Resident Evil 4) ideas in of the best sequels in video games — expanding upon ideas which came before. And the reimagined version celebrates that rich history while bringing new ideas to the table. Creating in my opinion, one of the best gaming experiences in a decade. The return to strong item management, survival and tense gameplay still works wonders. Level design alone is beautiful. Making for a fun experience for even long term “Resident Evil” fans.

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Jan 22, 2019

Resident Evil 2 sets a high bar for future remakes of any franchise.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

Resident Evil 2 isn’t just a great remake, it’s one of the best horror games of the generation.

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9.4 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

Resident Evil 2 Remake is not only a must-have for all of the players that were not able to enjoy the original game back in the day, but it is also a homage to the players that did manage to play it.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

A classic of the survival horror genre re-built for the modern age. This is how a remake should always be.

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95 / 100
Jan 22, 2019

No matter what your past with this series, this new face of Resident Evil 2 must be within your priorities at all costs, because the love work that was printed on it, is something that I had not been able to see inside the medium.

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Jan 22, 2019

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...

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100 / 100
Jan 22, 2019

Resident Evil 2 is a survival horror masterpiece, and sets an unbelievably high standard for video game remakes. The unrivaled realism, terror, and difficulty creates a tremendous, immersive experience that, honestly, makes other horror games look bad. I can see this game living on forever in speedruns, let's plays, and even discussions for the greatest horror games ever made.

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Fandom
Top Critic
5 / 5.0
Jan 22, 2019

It’s not just a loving restoration but a temple built on newly solid foundations, with emotional beats that genuinely resonate. It sets a new bar for what a video game remake can be, masterfully marrying nostalgia with modernity without quite being a slave to one or the other

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8.4 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

Modern additions to the classic Resident Evil formula have made Resident Evil 2 an excellent remake although I am a little disappointed with how the 2nd Run campaigns are handled.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

I'm not sure what else can be said about Resident Evil 2. It's a damn near flawless remake and a damn near flawless video game. It's scary, engaging, addictive and a whole lot of fun. If you want to start your gaming year off right, play Resident Evil 2. It's my favourite game of all time and might be the best one ever made.

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Unscored
Jan 22, 2019

The modern-aesthetic upgrade more than makes up for the game's lowest lows. Horror fans should immediately buy.

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Jan 22, 2019

Resident Evil 2 – while not a perfect game – is the perfect remake. Capcom has lovingly rebirthed a horror icon here, preserving that core DNA without infecting it through needless add-ons or alterations. There are certain aspects that will definitely grate and feel weirdly archaic though these are clearly an intentional part of Capcom's grand design. Whether you've been waiting all these years to revisit Raccoon City or happen to be a curious first-timer, Resident Evil 2 is an essential must-have slice of video game horror, kicking off 2019 in style.

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Unscored
Jan 22, 2019

Resident Evil 2 is one of the most exciting games I've in a long time.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2019

Resident Evil 2 is a fantastic survival horror experience that has a brilliant world and puzzle design and even found new ways to scare me. There is a lot to experience in the game and will be fun to replay for years to come. This is how all video game remakes should be treated. It stays true to what made the original so great but wasn’t afraid to change aspects of the game to keep things fresh for veteran players and bring the game into the modern age and a real contender for one of the best games this year.

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Digitally Downloaded
Lachlan W.
Top Critic
Jan 23, 2019

It’s a love letter to survival horror, delivered direct like a bullet to the head.

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10 / 10
Jan 23, 2019

Resident Evil 2 takes a masterpiece and twists it until it resembles something completely new without betraying the spirit of the original.

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