Resident Evil 2
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- January 25, 2019
- Capcom
- Shooter, Adventure, Horror
- Game of the Year (2019), Editors' Choice
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Resident Evil 2 is a must-play, a beautifully made and reverent take on the original game. It is tense, challenging, and invigorating, and VSG’s Game of the Year for 2019.
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Resident Evil 2 is a must-play, a beautifully made and reverent take on the original game. It is tense, challenging, and invigorating, and VSG's Game of the Year for 2019.
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37% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
Daemon Hatfield (IGN)
9/10
“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.”
GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
9/10
“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.”
Heather Alexandra (Kotaku)
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“Resident Evil 2 provides some of the best moments in the franchise. That can mean turning to flee as an unstoppable tyrant stomps closer and closer to you, using a flamethrower to dispose of a plant-infested zombie, or puzzling out where to place the Queen piece in a puzzle. The raw experience of playing Resident Evil 2 is visceral, bloody, and often incredibly rewarding.”
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Ismael Mercado Sánchez | 90 / 100 | 02-05-2019 | Capcom is back on track after the good vibes with Resident Evil 7. Technically excellent and playable very well except for some tweaks that could improve the gaming experience. I hope that on our next stop in Raccoon City we can help a former STARS member escape the city while being harassed by another big guy. But that’s another story… | Read review |
| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 10 / 10 | 02-02-2019 | Resident Evil 2 (2019) is not just a great present for the fans of the original, but perfectly modern survival horror game, which blends old and new on the unbelievably high level. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | An outstanding remake with just a couple issues | Read review |
| Areajugones | Urko Miguel | 9.4 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | The modern-aesthetic upgrade more than makes up for the game’s lowest lows. Horror fans should immediately buy. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 95 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | From top to bottom, Resident Evil 2 is a stellar achievement from a team that obviously loved the source material and went to great lengths to update and enhance it without losing that original magic. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 8 / 10 | 01-25-2019 | Plenty of value if you’re a survival-horror/horror fan, or just a Resident Evil fan, but for mine — a brand new experience would have been more welcome. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Bahram Bigharaz | 8.5 / 10 | 02-07-2019 | The remake of Resident Evil 2 is the ultimate survival horror experience that takes Mikami’s successful formula and shapes it to greatness. Resident Evil 2 remake is so good that I personally hope that Capcom focuses more on remakes instead of making new RE titles. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Hamidreza Ghaneei | 9 / 10 | 01-29-2019 | It’s almost impossible to believe that after releasing poor titles like Resident Evil 6 and Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Capcom has managed to listen to its audience, take Resident Evil back to its roots and start remaking its memorable and popular titles in the best way possible. Resident Evil 2 is the prime example of a phenomenal survival horror that with the mix of its captivating atmosphere, memorable storytelling and innovative gameplay manages to bring an extraordinary experience for its players. If you’re an avid fan of this series, try to support it however you can just to make it possible to see remakes of other titles in the future. | Read review |
| Bloody Disgusting | Jim Hargreaves | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 01-29-2019 | Resident Evil 2 will easily be one of the best games of 2019. In addition to being a new staple for the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil 2 shows how remakes can and should be done. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 8.9 / 10 | 01-23-2019 | Resident Evil 2 exceeds all expectations and shows how to handle a reissue of a classic like this. The new gameplay elements remove a bit of the tension from the original but deliver a solid modern experience with a lot of graphic tidbits for Fans of Survival Horror and Gore. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Joel Couture | 8.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 excels at putting the player in close quarters with things that will upset and unsettle them, always drawing them into ever more tense, disturbing fights. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Benjamin Maltbie | 5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | This remake is, without a doubt, the best way to experience Resident Evil 2. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Michael Chow | 90 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is a remake that went above and beyond the call of duty. | Read review |
| ComiConverse | Jordan Samuel | 5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Alessandro Barbosa | 9 / 10 | 01-28-2019 | 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 | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Athanasios | 10 / 10 | 04-05-2020 | Resident Evil 2 on PlayStation in 1998 was one of the most enjoyable survival-horror games ever released. The remake continues that tradition and improves on all the aspects that made it great and the result is what could be the best Resident Evil ever made. It may even be the best horror title ever made just going by the sheer level of craftsmanship and detail. Is it the scariest? It is scarier than the 1998 original, but on current platforms such as PlayStation 4 one would be hard-pressed to find anything that’s even half of its calibre. This is one that keeps on giving; highly repayable and full of interesting ways to keep playing, even after completing two campaign variations. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Jimmy Donnellan | 9.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | A faithful remake that does exactly what it needed to do while adding plenty of its own ideas, Resident Evil 2 is now as terrifying in 2019 as it was in 1998. | Read review |
| Daily Dot | Joseph Knoop | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 sets a high bar for future remakes of any franchise. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Jasper Pickering | 4 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | An impressive reimagining of one of the series’ most well loved games | Read review |
| Daily Star | Rebecca Stow | 5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2019 | The stunning graphics, incredible survival horror combat and wonderfully eerie setting make picking up a copy of Resident Evil 2 a no-brainer. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | My complaints about the Resident Evil 2 remaster are minimal. An argument could be made that Capcom could have done more, but the spirit of the original has been preserved and in many cases, enhanced. I hope every legacy game in the series gets this loving treatment, as I’ll probably be playing them for the rest of my life. | Read review |
| Digiato | Nima Farshin | 95 / 100 | 02-06-2019 | Looking for a great Resident Evil game or just a scary masterpiece? In that case Resident Evil 2 is all you need. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Eric Layman | 9.5 / 10 | 12-05-2017 | Resident Evil 2 survives the horror of summiting a twenty-one year old apex. Time-worn mechanics, either left abandoned or considered obsolete, are accountably refashioned through an agile interface and a relentless commitment to creating tension. Resident Evil 2’s pervasive sense of dread, the handshake between past and present, remains delightfully, gruesomely in place. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Gabe Gurwin | 4 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | While Resident Evil 2 could have bettered its story structure for 2019, there’s no denying that Capcom has delivered an impressive remake fully worthy of its title. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Lachlan W. | 5 / 5 stars | 01-23-2019 | It’s a love letter to survival horror, delivered direct like a bullet to the head. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Logan Moore | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 stands as not just one of the best installments in the long-running horror franchise, but it might just be the greatest remake ever made. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | The remake of Resident Evil 2 honors its legacy while bringing modern improvements that make the terror feel brand new. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 01-28-2019 | It is, without surprises, survival horror in its pure state. The remake of Resident Evil 2 is everything the fans would hope for a current-gen RE. It takes all the core concepts of the original and twists them with a new fresh take and some mechanics from the also excellent Resident Evil 7. Lots of jump scares, great action, stunning visuals and a lot of content to explore and replay. | Read review |
| EGM | Mollie L Patterson | 9.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | More than just a simple remake of a cherished classic, Resident Evil 2 is a reinvigoration of the entire franchise, showing just how much life it still has left without the need to make drastic gameplay or stylistic changes. From start to end, this is a phenomenal showcase of old mixed with new, both giving players the chance to relive an important chapter in the life of the series under fantastic new conditions, while also potentially paving the way for Resident Evil for years to come. | Read review |
| Electric Bento | Blair Farrell | 9.8 / 10 | 02-03-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is the game to either rekindle your love of the series or finally experience what others have been in love with all this time. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Aoife Wilson | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | Capcom finds the perfect middle ground between old and new in this sterling remake. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Alessandro Bruni | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | The remake of Resident Evil 2 is therefore what was supposed to be, what we wanted it to be: a title that is able to offer a new body to some of our best videogame memories. Welcome back to Raccoon City. | Read review |
| Expansive | Ray Willmott | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 Remake evolves, iterates, and expands on just about every conceivable and desirable component of the base game and the lore within it to make a more enticing and enriching modern experience that opens new doors for the franchise. This is a monumental achievement that has been well worth the wait. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Castielle | 9 / 10 | 01-26-2019 | Non-stop, tense horror adventure that delivers on its promise of keeping players on their toes as they navigate the corridors of the game, avoiding enemies and preserving ammo as you must in real survival. The graphics revamp and musical score make the game seamlessly fit into 2019, and we believe the experience justifies launch day buy. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Greg Hicks | 10 / 10 | 01-31-2019 | It deserves to the be held in as much esteem as the original. Cast any doubts aside, and pick up what is unquestionably one of the best third-person survival horror games to hit the market. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Jon Sutton | 9.5 / 10 | 02-03-2019 | All told, Resident Evil 2 is an utterly fantastic remake, reimagining a 90’s classic for a modern audience with modern sensibilities. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Ben Reeves | 9.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | For Resident Evil fans this is a must-play, but even those without nostalgia for RE 2 will have a good time | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-28-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | Whether you’re a long time fan or a newcomer, Resident Evil 2 remake is an absolutely fantastic game. It’s the best in the series yet and wholly outshined my most optimistic expectations. It doesn’t supersede the original, but it’s an excellent retelling, a wonderful update, and an excellent experience. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Romain Mahut | 8 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Recreating Resident Evil 2 20 years later was no easy task but Capcom pulled it off. Resident Evil 2 was handled with love and care and it shows. 2019’s Resident Evil 2 is a wonderful Survival Horror that is both terrifying and fun to play. Fans old and new will have a great time with the game. Our only, and minor, complaint is that we wish the remake added more new story content to the original storyline. But other than that, Capcom did the original game justice. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Leo Parrill | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is loyal to the original where it counts, while also upgrading the experience with beautiful visuals and modern gameplay conveniences. It’s so loyal that newcomers might find it a touch archaic, but for fans of the original, it’s an absolute joy to play, and a fantastic horror game in its own right. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mehdi Reazaei | 9.5 / 10 | 01-27-2019 | Resident evil 2 Remake is absolutely a masterpiece. It’s the best experience in survival honor genre and of course is one of the best games of this generation. Horror Element is back once again to the series and we hope capcom continues using this proper formula for next Resident Evil games | Read review |
| GameGrin | Ethan Butterfield | 9 / 10 | 03-14-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is a wonderful recreation of a believed original that, not only recaptures the glory of that game, but also improves upon it from a visual and gameplay standpoint. All in all, don’t miss out on this one. | Read review |
| GameHaunt | Unknown | 5 / 5 stars | 02-01-2019 | Not only it evokes nostalgia for game veterans but delivers much more to remember it for a long time. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| GamePitt | Josh Shoup | 9.5 / 10 | 01-26-2019 | Capcom has delivered not only an amazing remake of Resident Evil 2, its an even scarier game than the original. The Visuals look absolutely stunning on all platforms, the audio amplifies the tension and the atmosphere, and the overall recreation of the classic game fills you with both awe and dread as you experience the same, yet different, game we all love. Newcomers to the game will love trying to solve all of the puzzles as they strive to stay alive, whereas veterans of the franchise will have a reason to jump back in and experience it all over again. | Read review |
| GamePro | Dennis Michel | 90 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | That’s the way remakes have to be! Thanks to its outstanding atmosphere, disgusting splatter effects and clever game design, the classic reinvents itself. | Read review |
| Gamer Escape | Andrew Copeland | 10 / 10 | 02-01-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is a shining example of how remakes should be done. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 9 / 10 | 01-28-2019 | Resident Evil 2 sets a new standard for game remakes. Series veterans and newcomers alike will find a meaty adventure they can sink their teeth into with this title. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 不倒翁蜀黍 | 9 / 10 | 01-28-2018 | It’s the best one ever in the history of remasted games. Not only the graphics performance but also the whole gameplay feels like a 2019 game. The new Resident Evil 2 offers the old fans a great opportunity to re-experience the classic horror and shows the best part of the series to the new generation of gamers. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Jeff Grubb | 85 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | Finally, Capcom has put a lot of game into Resident Evil 2. It has four remixed campaigns — two each for the playable characters Leon and Claire. But Capcom has also revealed plans to add even more. That includes a mode that randomizes where items are as well as new player characters. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Tim White | 7 / 10 | 01-29-2019 | Resident Evil 2 Remake, Capcom’s new take on its 1998 survival horror masterpiece, does some things right, but it gets the most important things wrong. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 10 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Put simply, this re-imagining of Resident Evil 2 is everything a Resident Evil fan could ask for, taking the series back to its roots without feeling old. It is single-player survival horror at its finest, and quite possibly the best Resident Evil game ever made. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Alessandro Fillari | 9 / 10 | 01-28-2019 | Capcom’s reimagining of Resident Evil 2 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One embraces its past in a fresh, exciting way. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Leon Hurley | 4 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | A beautifully made and reverent take on the original game that works both as a remake and a completely new game. | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Chris J Capel | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | We loved every moment of Resident Evil 2, and even if you know the first game inside out, you won’t know the Remake at all. | Read review |
| GameXplain | Unknown | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | Video Review | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is a definite remake in every sense of the word. It feels familiar but it’s also dressed up to be 100% new for both veterans and newcomers alike. Fans will appreciate the smooth controls that still maintain the classic Resident Evil feel, the genuine feeling of horror, the great puzzles, and much more. Capcom has managed to redeliver a classic in a way that sparks new life into the series and survival horror genre. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Nicholas Leon | 9.5 / 10 | 01-28-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 10 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is not only an accomplished remake that should serve as the blueprint for how to re-imagine beloved classics, but is an incredible game in its own right- so much so, that it might even stand as one of the very best games this venerated and decorated franchise has delivered to date. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Pierce Turner | 100 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Jakub Kowalski | 10 / 10 | 01-26-2019 | As I mentioned at the top, every now and then there comes a game that defines a genre, a game that people remember fondly many years later. I feel that RE 2019 is one such game. To me, it belongs on the prestigious list of “perfect remakes”, just like Resident Evil: REmake did before it, replacing the original as the definitive experience. If you’re in two minds about the game, don’t be | Read review |
| GearNuke | Khurram Imtiaz | 9.5 / 10 | 01-28-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is one the best remakes released this generation that not only delivers on the lofty expectations set by fans, but it also manages to offer a fresh perspective for an old classic. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 9.5 / 10 | 02-06-2019 | Fear and terror at every turn, Resident Evil 2 is the best way to enjoy survival horror at its peak, made by developers who know how to make it work. If this is the direction the series is heading in, consider us faithful servants to the undead hordes. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Danny Martin | 9 / 10 | 02-20-2019 | RE2 strikes the right balance between respecting the source material and bringing the game into 2019. Returning fans and brand-newbs alike will not be disappointed. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Gary Bailey | 10 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 drags an all-time classic horror game screaming into the new generation, and will terrify both fans and newcomers alike | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 10 / 10 | 02-20-2019 | The amount of content goes above and beyond, offering much more than the original game ever did. Before The Ghost Survivors DLC, this may have been a 9.5, but now, as an even more complete package, Resident Evil 2 deserves the highest honor as a solid contender for “Game of the Year”. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Michał Grygorcewicz | 9 / 10 | 01-21-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is not only an entirely new game – it is also a great one. The sudden jump-scares are perhaps a bit unsophisticated, but they get the job done. Furthermore, the game offers a well-written story and over a dozen hours of pure fun, action, and puzzles. Amazing job. | Read review |
| Guardian | Keith Stuart | 5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | Capcom’s survival horror classic returns with improved visuals, new controls and a whole host of monstrous surprises | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Adam Beck | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | Capcom has not only recreated Resident Evil 2, but entirely redesigned it to be a bigger and more robust horror experience. | Read review |
| Heavy | Elton Jones | 10 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 has been reborn and retooled in all the best ways possible. This is the best video game remake that other modernized classics of its ilk should be judged by. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 92 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is an impressive remake; extremely faithful to the original 1998 game, yet more accesible. An authentic survival horror game that brings back the best moments we spent with the Capcom franchise. | Read review |
| IGN | Daemon Hatfield | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Mattia Ravanelli | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | A classic of the survival horror genre re-built for the modern age. This is how a remake should always be. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Islam Ibrahim | 9.2 / 10 | 02-04-2019 | I can think of Resident Evil 2 Remake as a completely different game from the original game, which is really how the game offers a new camera perspective and different from the original with different audio representation and performance and different monsters, but in the same original story template, I enjoyed very much with this game that brought me back to the series and made me intend to experience the other parts I had missed in the past years and made me look back on Capcom’s return to the right path with its latest games. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Nathan Misa | 4.8 / 5 stars | 01-24-2019 | A fan-faithful remake rebuilt from the ground up and jam-packed with quality content. A package both longtime Resident Evil fans and newbies will enjoy. | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Rob Kershaw | 9 / 10 | 01-25-2019 | An unexpected horror delight, Resident Evil 2 is a fantastic example of how to remake a classic while staying faithful to the original. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Damian Seeto | 4.6 / 5 stars | 01-29-2019 | All in all, Resident Evil 2 is an excellent remake that modernizes the classic 1998 video game and makes it playable by today’s standards. Not only does the game pay homage to the original game, but it also offers something fresh for both new and old fans of the franchise. This is easily an early 2019 ‘Game of the Year’ candidate. | Read review |
| Kinglink Reviews | Frank Reese | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-17-2020 | An amazing remake that shows how games should be updated for the modern era. However the second playthrough feels lackluster and leaves the player on a sour note. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Heather Alexandra | Recommended | 01-23-2019 | Resident Evil 2 provides some of the best moments in the franchise. That can mean turning to flee as an unstoppable tyrant stomps closer and closer to you, using a flamethrower to dispose of a plant-infested zombie, or puzzling out where to place the Queen piece in a puzzle. The raw experience of playing Resident Evil 2 is visceral, bloody, and often incredibly rewarding. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Luis Sánchez | 9.3 / 10 | 01-25-2019 | With great pacing and respect for the source material, Resident Evil 2 is a game that keeps you on the edge of the seat. This time, Capcom’s achievement is taking a classic and turning it into an immortal jewel. | Read review |
| M3 | Billy Ekblom | 8 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Replacing a beloved game classic from scratch is not an easy task, but Capcom succeeds. Resident Evil 2 was well worth all the wait. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Ersin Kılıç | 86 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 Remake brings back the old horror and terror feel once again. It’s remains as faithful as its old version and merging this with new technologies, audio and visual effects successfully. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Michael Elliott | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-05-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is equal parts terrifying, satisfying and interesting. | Read review |
| MSPoweruser | Lewis White | 10 / 10 | 01-26-2019 | Capcom has released the Game of the Year in the first month of 2019. If you only buy one game this year, make sure it’s this one. Screw Red Dead Redemption 2, move over The Witcher 3—Resident Evil 2 is, so far, the game of the generation. | Read review |
| Nerd Much? | Collin MacGregor | 9.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 isn’t just a great remake, it’s one of the best horror games of the generation. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 87 / 100 | 01-30-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is certainly propped up by being a remake of an already excellent game, but it doesn’t simply lean on that legacy. There’s so much great work being done to revitalize the experience for a modern audience, and those efforts deserve to be experienced. Nostalgic fans already got their preorders, but for newcomers | Read review |
| Nexus | Andrew Logue | 8.9 / 10 | 01-27-2019 | Make no mistake, Resident Evil 2 is still an excellent survival-horror game that modernises the original in a myriad of intelligent ways, giving new players an incredible first experience and continuously surprising returning players. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Tyler Valle | 9.5 / 10 | 01-27-2019 | In an age of jumpscares, loud stings, and a lack of genuine unease, the Resident Evil 2 remake stands out in a way that few other games have. Now we just have to wait for the announcement of a Resident Evil 3 remake. Please, Capcom? | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 85 / 100 | 01-27-2019 | Since the release of Resident Evil 7, Capcom has been dedicated to returning the acclaimed series to its survival-horror roots. Resident Evil 2 2019 is a terrific addition to the survival-horror genre that modernizes the classic 1998 title while also capturing the original game’s atmosphere with improved visuals and gameplay mechanics. There are some small flaws in the consistency of damage and the slow running speed but these are minor issues. Resident Evil 2 2019 is an experience that will have even the most veteran survival-horror fan trembling in fear. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Engin Vural | 9 / 10 | 01-30-2019 | This should be taken as example by any company that wants to develop remakes. We again remembered why we love Resident Evil 2 so much and this surely raises the bar for genre. Looking forward to see more RE remakes. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Erfan Haeri | 9.5 / 10 | 02-08-2019 | Resident Evil 2 Remake presents exactly what has been lost in this franchise and now Capcom made the “going back to the roots” a reality. Thanks to its deeper story and characterization, innovation in zombie destructibility, intense and scary atmosphere and flawless gameplay, Resident Evil 2 goes beyond a remake and becomes a game that can exist and live alongside the classic version for years | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Andy Kelly | 89 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | A tense, challenging, and beautiful remake of a classic survival horror game, and with enough fresh ideas to make it feel excitingly new. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Greg Bargas | 9 / 10 | 01-30-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Chris Priestman | 8 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Capcom’s remake is a spectacularly gory game that brings a classic in line with horror titles of today, and only at the loss of some of the original’s beloved goofiness.Chris Priestman | Read review |
| Player.it | Michele Longobardi | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2019 | Resident Evil 2 will be the point of reference for the remakes in the years to come. Not only that, it will be one of the models to follow for the horror of the future, because this is not a simple makeover, it is a completely new game that improves the experience of the original work throughout. Finding weak points is really difficult: a story told to the great thanks to both aesthetic and content improvements, breathtaking graphics and gameplay that is the sum of classic horror combined with modernity that was asked for a remake. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Paul James | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | A master-stroke from Capcom, the benchmark of what to aspire to when remaking and reimagining a classic and a title that will leave you forever on edge; Resident Evil 2 Remake is a cruel, but incredible master. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Lucas White | 10 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | I’ve done a lot of gushing here, but Resident Evil 2 is the perfect sort of game for gushing. Much like the legendary REmake, this new version of a storied classic was lovingly crafted by people who not only have a collectively sharp eye for what makes an excellent video game today, but also possess a deep understanding of why the original Resident Evil 2 is worth revisiting and what made it a game celebrated to this day. This isn’t just an old Resident Evil molded into the new Resident Evil formula. It’s a new take on Resident Evil 2 that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to “modernize” or “fix” the original. It’s more of an expensive, ludicrously polished tribute than a remake in the semantic sense, a project that has been in demand for years and quietly pursued for just as long. I’m glad it worked out so well. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Adam Byrne | 9.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| Polygon | Michael McWhertor | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | Capcom, on a far less dangerous scale, has not always known how to handle its own creation. After mutating from quaint horror to buffoonish action to back again, the Resident Evil series has been wildly inconsistent. But back-to-back Resident Evil games that showcase the very best of survival horror is evidence that Capcom may have its monster under control | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 9.5 / 10 | 01-25-2019 | One of the best survival horror adventures ever released gets the royal remake treatment in 2019’s first must-play game | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Berich | 10 / 10 | 01-23-2019 | Resident Evil 2 takes a masterpiece and twists it until it resembles something completely new without betraying the spirit of the original. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Kevin Henschen | Recommended | 02-04-2019 | An almost perfect trip to Raccoon City shows what remakes have to look like. Now please take a look at the remake of the third part! | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho | 98 / 100 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is an excellent game. The Survival Horror that fans wanted so much is here, the technical aspect is impressive and the various campaigns (even if they have very similar elements) increase the lifespan considerably. Although the remake is not exactly identical to the original, the essence of the 1998 game remains present. Resident Evil 2 is a must-have title in your collection. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Max Taylor | 8.5 / 10 | 01-30-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is an excellent remake of a horror classic. While the narrative shortcomings of the original game remain so does the inescapable menace of its atmosphere and the timeless horror which makes it so compellingly terrifying. Excellent combat and level design make it a pleasure to play while a multiple campaigns and modes make this definitive edition rich with content. | Read review |
| Push Square | Liam Croft | 8 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 might be one of the most accomplished remakes of the generation. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 9.4 / 10 | 01-28-2019 | Resident Evil 2 Remake isn’t just a fantastic remake, but a new classic for the modern gaming fan to fall in love with for the first time. | Read review |
| Rely On Horror | Rourke Keegan | 10 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Packed with nostalgia, new challenges, complex and deep gameplay that doesn’t just adapt but embodies the genre it’s inhabiting, and a AAA presentation that blows every previous RE out of the water — yes, even REmake — I feel confident in this assessment: As it was in 1998, so to shall it be in 2019. Resident Evil 2 is the best Resident Evil game ever made, full stop. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 9 / 10 | 01-25-2019 | There was a time when I thought I was done with Resident Evil games. Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2, however, showed me that the franchise not only has enough left in the tank but possesses even more possibilities that have yet to be tapped. Resident Evil 6 felt like a lost zombie searching for its soul and grasping at anything it could hold onto. The Resident Evil 2 remake, on the other hand feels like, well, a Resident Evil game. As someone who loved the earlier entries in the franchise, that’s the highest compliment I can give it. | Read review |
| Rice Digital | Reuben Mount | 5 / 5 stars | 01-30-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is out now for Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC. Interested? Why not pick up the game through us? | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Matt Cox | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | That’s where Resident Evil succeeds. Not in the drivel spouted from its character’s mouths, but in the bullets spewed from their guns. Or better yet – the clicking of empty chambers, or the spine-chilling scratches of scrabbling overhead. I may hate lickers, but I’m also a little bit in love. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | A triumphant remake and reimagining of a beloved classic that makes it stand toe-to-toe with modern games, even if the seventh entry succeeded more in that aspect. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Zak Wojnar | 4 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | Capcom returns to Raccoon City with Resident Evil 2, a remake of the 1998 classic! | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Branislav Kohút | 9 / 10 | 01-25-2019 | New and old virus strikes again. And it is as much fun as more than 20 years before! And Leon and Clair are still cool! | Read review |
| Shacknews | Brittany Vincent | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | You’ll also come across quite a few surprises in terms of boss encounters and scenes that definitely weren’t in the original game that I won’t spoil here, but suffice it to say, you’ll be left with your jaw hanging open. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t take the opportunity to flesh out or expand on some of the more ambiguous parts of the Resident Evil lore, which I would have liked to see, but given that it does deliver with new content all its own, that’s not a huge issue. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | I have no idea how Capcom managed to re-capture the x-factor that made Resident Evil 2 such an incredible game, but they’ve totally done it here. What a game. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4.5 / 5 stars | 02-01-2019 | The game assures that the malicious ideas that guided Resident Evil 7 may become the governing principles of the series moving forward. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Teodor Nechita | 9 / 10 | 02-01-2019 | Nothing negative can be said regarding the game, except for the difficulty and sense of dread and helplessness you get sometimes, but then again, that is the recipe for a good survival-horror title! | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 95 / 100 | 01-29-2019 | The Resident Evil 2 remake is an excellent example on how to modernize a game. Despite some changes and improvements, the series’ veterans will feel right at home. The developers at Capcom have paid their legendary game the best tribute they could have. Already, we have a candidate for the title of the best horror game of 2019. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Valthiel | 9.1 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is the perfect remake. Everything, from the re-design of levels to the graphics, is a huge step forward. Capcom is no longer confused about the series; it is the old and beloved company we used to know. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 10 / 10 | 01-23-2019 | The traditions of survival horror have been modernised, resulting in something that’s all-too-familiar yet always manages to keep you on your toes. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Dan Hodges | 9 / 10 | 01-30-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is a triumphant celebration of the original that scares to the core and sets a new standard for remaking old games. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | Labelling this new version of Capcom’s survival-horror classic a ‘remake’ somehow feels like an curious understatement. | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 9 / 10 | 01-31-2019 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Eden Penketh | 9 / 10 | 01-25-2019 | Resident Evil 2 keeps the best aspects of it’s source material and combines them with stunningly grotesque graphics, fresh plot twists, gasp inducing tension and solid gameplay to create a seriously satisfying game. | Read review |
| The Escapist | Anthony John Agnello | 4 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | 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… | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Gian Filippo Saba | 9.6 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | The Resident Evil 2 remake has been anticipated for years, and Capcom has impressively lived up to expectations. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Karl Smart | 5 / 5 stars | 01-28-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is much more than a HD update that so many people thought it would be. Just like Resident Evil when it was brought back for the Gamecube, things have been changed around enough to make the game fresh and exciting, even for those Resident Evil diehards who have played the original to death. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Steve C | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | ThisGenGaming Reviews | 10 / 10 | 07-17-2019 | Yes, Resident Evil 2 Remake is stacked with content, and so highly replayable that I completed both Leon and Claire’s 1st/2nd runs along with 2 other playthroughs because this game is that good! I’ll be shocked if this game DOESN’T end up as my Game Of The Year 2019. | Read review |
| Thumbsticks | Callum Williams | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-31-2019 | If Resident Evil 7 was the game that put the legs back under Capcom’s iconic zombie franchise, Resident Evil 2 is the game that sees it clear the way back atop its bloodied throne. From the beautiful visuals to the nail-biting scares and frantic combat, this is a horror-experience that not only scares the life out of you, it makes you think as well. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | Unknown | 9.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is a successful resurrection of the original and it’s an action game worthy of every fan of the genre and not only those who loved the original. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | The Resident Evil 2 remake is, indeed, the best Resident Evil game ever released. I see that now. It brings back everything that fans loved from the PS1 classic, and presents it in a fresh way that’s both exciting and nostalgic in a modern age. Survival horror isn’t dead, inform the press that Resident Evil really is back. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Σάκης Καρπάς | Recommended | 01-23-2019 | Quote not yet available | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 01-28-2019 | This isn’t only the best title that’s come out of the Resident Evil series, but also one of the best games that Capcom have ever released. Whether you’re a fan of the original, enjoy horror games in general, or just appreciate a finely crafted video game, Resident Evil 2 is one title you simply do not want to miss out on. Raccoon City is back and it’s never been more impressive… | Read review |
| USgamer | Matthew Kim | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | The sense of fear and terror when playing Resident Evil 2 never leaves you. It’s unlike anything else I’ve encountered in a Resident Evil game previously. I’m just going to go ahead and call it: Resident Evil 2 is the best Resident Evil game in the franchise and represents a series and developer at its peak. Don’t be distracted by the pretty graphics and gore, Resident Evil 2 is straight-up dangerous. | Read review |
| VG247 | Kirk McKeand | Recommended | 01-22-2019 | For my money, Resident Evil 2 Remake is right up there with Resident Evil 4 as the best game in the series. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia and the new, marrying a classic game with contemporary game design, and a prime candidate for those Game of the Year lists. In January! Capcom clearly has no chill. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Evan Norris | 8 / 10 | 02-04-2019 | An essential piece of the Resident Evil canon. | Read review |
| Video Chums | Tyler Hall | 8.4 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Michael Harradence | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is more than a remake of a classic game, it’s one of the most accomplished horror titles you’ll play for a long time | Read review |
| Wccftech | Nathan Birch | 8.5 / 10 | 01-22-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Dylan Chaundy | 5 / 5 stars | 01-22-2019 | Resident Evil 2 is an absolutely phenomenal remake, one which is bolstered by the developer’s renewed sense of confidence and a newfound sense of direction. Capcom has fully come to grips with what the series should look like in this day and age, and the end result is pure survival horror, retooled and retweaked for a modern audience. The Godfather of survival horror is back. | Read review |
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GAME INFO
Game Description / Storyline:
In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in players hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city. Will they make it out alive?
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- Shooter, Adventure, Horror
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- Resident Evil
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- Single player
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- Raccoon City Edition (Apr 3, 2020)
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