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Resident Evil 2

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Jan 25, 2019 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
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OpenCritic Rating

92

Top Critic Average

97%

Critics Recommend

IGN
9 / 10
PC Gamer
89 / 100
Eurogamer
Recommended
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
Easy Allies
9 / 10
Metro GameCentral
9 / 10
Game Informer
9.5 / 10

Resident Evil 2 Review Summary

MightyCritic Consensus

Sense of Fear

Tense Gameplay

True to the Original

Resident Evil 2 is a gold-standard for how to do a remake, combining the original's nostalgia with modernized and fresh gameplay to bring an awesome experience for players old and new. This may be the best Resident Evil game ever released.


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Resident Evil 2 - 1-Shot Demo

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Resident Evil 2: Claire Gameplay - Unstoppable Tyrant

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Resident Evil 2: Leon Gameplay - Familiar Faces


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Critic Reviews for Resident Evil 2

Now THIS is how you remake a classic. Resident Evil 2 expertly reanimates the horrifying atmosphere and moments of extreme tension that made the original so revered.

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A tense, challenging, and beautiful remake of a classic survival horror game, and with enough fresh ideas to make it feel excitingly new.

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Capcom finds the perfect middle ground between old and new in this sterling remake.

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Resident Evil 2 successfully updates the survival-horror classic for modern consoles, delivering one of the scariest games of the entire generation in the process.

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A beautifully made and reverent take on the original game that works both as a remake and a completely new game.

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Metro GameCentral

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9 / 10
Metro GameCentral

A fantastic big budget remake of one of Resident Evil’s most popular entries, that manages to look state-of-the-art but in terms of gameplay finds a perfect balance of old and new.

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For Resident Evil fans this is a must-play, but even those without nostalgia for RE 2 will have a good time

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Industry Coverage

Original Resident Evil 2 is Making a Comeback Soon

Original Resident Evil 2 is Making a Comeback Soon

Following in the footsteps of RE1, the original Resident Evil 2 will be making a comeback sooner rather than later.

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Resident Evil Movie Reboot Will Debut This Fall

Resident Evil Movie Reboot Will Debut This Fall

Resident Evil is one of the longest-tenured video game-turned-movie franchises in Hollywood history, and as the previous series has run its course, it's time for the reboot, naturally.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Shifts to a Different Team at Capcom

Resident Evil 4 Remake Shifts to a Different Team at Capcom

The Resident Evil 4 Remake hasn't even been officially announced yet, but it's moving along as Capcom's worst-kept secret. Now the publisher has reportedly put a new lead studio on the project too.

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A New Resident Evil 3 Teaser Can Now be Found in Resident Evil 2

A New Resident Evil 3 Teaser Can Now be Found in Resident Evil 2

A small Resident Evil 3 teaser can now be found in the newly re-released Resident Evil 2 demo

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