Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Reviews

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is ranked in the 60th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2015

With call outs to previous bad voice acting, great gameplay, character swapping, surprisingly good writing, and a whole zombie load of feels – Resident Evil: Revelations 2 lives up to the Revelations standards.

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Justin Celani
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2015

This might not be a main entry in the Resident Evil series, but it doesn't mean it can't compare to the best. Revelations offers quite the punch when it comes to quality and content.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jun 2, 2015

Resident Evil Revelations 2 is, without a doubt, the best modern Resident Evil yet. It has a perfect bland of action and survival horror gameplay, and one of the best implementation of co-op since Resident Evil 5. The short and focused campaign is a fun experience and the episodes are designed in a way that allows for multiple playthroughs. There are also plenty of secrets hidden throughout each episode, which should increase the replay value.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 3, 2018

Resident Evil Revelations Collection bundles two of the better entries in the long-running survival horror series. The first game is hit-or-miss but the sequel is legitimately great, and the added portability and motion controls make the Switch port the definitive versions of these two games.

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Game Debate
Joffy S
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Mar 10, 2015

The first episode offers enough twists and turns to keep us intrigued as to what will happen next on this adventure, and so long as Capcom can keep up the quality on offer here then the complete package should be a fine comeback for the revered series.

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GBAtemp
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Mar 4, 2015

A fantastic entry to the series with lots of replay value thanks to Raid Mode. While the campaign may be short, Raid Mode itself is alone worth the dollars you pay for the game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2015

The season is now complete for Resident Evil Revelations 2 and here we follow the tale of series veterans Claire Redfield and Barry Burton, only this time they both have friends to tag along with as they try to discover and escape the dark secrets of a mysterious island. But what will the latest instalment to the long running series bring?

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2015

Resi Rev 2 is a much needed return to what makes the series so special. An intriguing story and Barry Burton are worth the asking price alone.

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8.3 / 10.0
Mar 16, 2015

Resident Evil Revelations 2 strikes the perfect balance between new and old. Returning plot threads and the emphasis on ammo management will please franchise veterans while anyone can appreciate the thrill of intimate monster encounters and distressing boss battles. With a repayable campaign, multiple protagonists, and a lengthy raid mode all for a bargain price, there's plenty to keep fans coming back.

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8.2 / 10.0
Mar 3, 2015

A minor improvement over the first episode. New enemies, new weapons, and a slightly longer duration – if Capcom can keep this up, Revelations 2 will definitely be a great game overall.

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81 / 100
Aug 4, 2015

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 offers an interesting campaign in a unique format, cleverly promoting switching between four diverse characters.

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Mar 17, 2015

Resident Evil: Revelations 2's two teams of complementary characters make this a fantastic cooperative experience, whether you're playing through the story or the ever-engrossing Raid Mode.

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8 / 10
Mar 16, 2015

A mostly successful mix of the best of classic and modern era Resident Evil, with some of the most enjoyably unique co-op options of any recent game.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2015

Resident Evil Revelations 2 is intriguing with memorable battles, tense action, and surprise twists. Unfortunately, has some trouble keeping its momentum

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8 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2015

Revelations 2 is the most self-assured Resident Evil game in a long time

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8 / 10.0
Mar 18, 2015

It may lack the polish of the franchise's flagship entries, but Revelations 2 is the most entertaining Resident Evil in years

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80 / 100
Mar 23, 2015

When all is said and done, Resident Evil Revelations 2 takes the franchise in the right direction. There are plenty of suspenseful set pieces to keep you entertained throughout the entire game, and the focus on teamwork is refreshing. It's just a shame about the lack of online co-op. As a survival horror game, it doesn't add much to the genre but as a Resident Evil game, it changes up quite a bit of things to keep the series fresh and relevant, which is something it desperately needed.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2015

While not as fresh and daring as its previous chapter, Resident Evil Revelations 2 is still a fantastic new addition to Capcom's seminal survival-horror series, one that mixes some welcome gameplay polish with a great selection of monsters and a superb leading cast.

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Mar 18, 2015

The start might be shaky in places, but Revelations 2 soon builds into the most compelling chapter of Resident Evil since the great Resi 4. The gameplay blends action, survival horror and inventive co-op mechanics to make something that's exciting, but still true to the sinister atmosphere of the original games. Meanwhile the storytelling and self-conscious humour work better than they have in years. Throw in the horribly more-ish Raid mode, and you have a major treat for Resi fans.

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8 / 10
Mar 16, 2015

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 does a great job at attempting to blend the old style of Resident Evil with the new ones.

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