
Resident Evil 2 is an exceptional Action/Adventure that raises the bar for the genre.
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Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 193K reviews)
Active community with 9,806 concurrent players
No significant drawbacks reported
Resident Evil 2 is a 1998 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation. It is the second main installment in the Resident Evil series. The player controls rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who must escape Raccoon City after its citizens are transformed into zombies by a biological weapon two months after the events of the original Resident Evil. The gameplay focuses on exploration, puzzles, and combat; the main difference from its predecessor are the branching paths, with each player character having unique storylines, partners and obstacles.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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Resident Evil 2 is a perfect remake that shows how horror games should be remade. The atmosphere of Raccoon City is truly flawless. Every corridor is narrow, every sound is unsettling, and you constantly play with the feeling of "what's going to happen next?". The game takes the classic zombie theme to new heights with modern graphics and excellent sound design. The separate stories of Leon and Claire significantly increase the desire to replay the game. While the puzzles retain the old Resident Evil spirit, the balance between action and suspense is perfectly adjusted. Mr. X is a separate story… His entrance into the room completely changes the game's tempo and truly creates a sense of panic. The feeling that he's constantly following you is one of the game's strongest aspects. As minor criticisms, inventory management can sometimes be challenging, and some sections are overly tense, so they might not appeal to everyone. But that's the point of the game anyway. In short: One of the best in its genre in terms of horror, atmosphere, and remake quality. 🧟♂️ "Here, survival isn't about luck, it's about decision."
Walk into police station. Everything seems fine. Hear heavy footsteps. It’s not fine. Guess I live here now.
this game is pure survival horror. never have been more careful with managing resources
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