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Resident Evil 2

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About This Game

Resident Evil 2 is a sequel to the first Resident Evil title. Like the previous game in the series, Resident Evil 2 is a 3D action-adventure using three-dimensional polygon characters over two-dimensional pre-rendered backgrounds, with the action viewed through a variety of cinematic fixed camera angles in each room. Players can choose to play as one of two possible characters, each goes through the same initial scenario but with differences in the type of weaponry they find and the people they meet along the way.

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Companies

  • Developer:

    Capcom Planning Room 2

  • Publisher:

    Nintendo, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Capcom

Franchise Info

  • Series:

    Resident Evil

  • Collection:

    Resident Evil

Release Dates per platform

  • PlayStation:

    Jan 21, 1998

  • PC (Microsoft Windows):

    Feb 19, 1999

  • Dreamcast:

    Dec 22, 1999

  • Nintendo GameCube:

    Jan 14, 2003

  • PlayStation 3:

    Dec 26, 2007

  • PlayStation Portable:

    Dec 26, 2007

Age Rating

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Frequently Asked Questions

Resident Evil 2 is a survival horror game by Capcom originally released in 1998 and remade in 2019. It follows Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they try to escape a zombie-infested Raccoon City.
Yes, the 2019 remake features overhauled graphics, third-person gameplay, new voice acting, and reimagined areas while keeping the core story and characters intact.
Yes, players can choose to play as either Leon or Claire, each with unique campaigns, puzzles, weapons, and story perspectives. Completing both gives the full story.
Absolutely. It’s considered one of the best entry points due to its modern controls, polished design, and self-contained story that doesn’t require playing previous games.
The remake is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It also supports graphical upgrades on newer consoles.

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