Resident Evil 2 is considered a classic, and one of the best games in Capcom`s genre-defining survival horror series. Following the success of a remake for the original Resident Evil, the company has released another fresh take on the classic with the Resident Evil 2 remake. This version retells the story of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield attempting to survive the infested Raccoon City.The critical consensus has been largely positive, with most critics agreeing that Capcom has modernized the classic with enhancements that make it look and feel both fresh and respectful to the original. The gruesome horror game also includes some callbacks to secrets from the original, and Capcom is planning a free post-launch DLC mode to give it more longevity.Check out our and story recap and pre-order guide for everything you need to know before you get started. Read below for a sampling of reviews, and check out GameSpot sister site Metacritic for more impressions from around the industry.Game: Resident Evil 2Developer / Publisher: CapcomPlatform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneRelease date: January 25Price: US $60 / £40 / AU $77GameSpot -- 9/10`Resident Evil 2 is not only a stellar remake of the original, but it`s also simply a strong horror game that delivers anxiety-inducing and grotesque situations, topping some of the series` finest entries. But above all, the remake is an impressive game for the fact that it goes all-in on the pure survival horror experience, confidently embracing its horrifying tone and rarely letting up until the story`s conclusion. Though Resident Evil 2 has its roots firmly in the past, it reworks the familiar horrors into something that feels brand new and all its own.` -- Alessandro Fillari [Full review]CNet -- No Score`Despite a few niggles, the Resident Evil 2 remake drags the 1998 classic into 2019 wonderfully and represents the pinnacle of the survival horror genre. If you`re looking for a tough, old school adventure with plenty of scares, co ...
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