The WhatsNext verdict
Resident Evil 2 is a landmark survival-horror remake built around dread, scarcity, and an unforgettable police-station maze. Play it if you want horror that makes every corridor, bullet, and decision feel dangerous.
What it does best
A police station becomes one of horror's great pressure cookers
The police station is a survival-horror labyrinth worth memorizing
Every bullet, herb, and inventory slot feels painfully important
Shooting zombies feels deliberate, ugly, and wonderfully consequential
What might put you off
The overlapping Leon and Claire campaigns feel less distinct than the original’s scenarios
Backtracking and puzzle-fetch structure can feel old-fashioned
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What you are walking into
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
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