In recent years there has been no shortage of remakes and remasters. Developers and publishers were quick to re-release their classic games, updating them for modern hardware. It seemed only a matter of time, then, before Resident Evil 2 received the same treatment. After all, it is recognized as one of the best survival horror games of all time
With the remake released in 2019, many modern players could try Resident Evil 2 for the first time. This is because the original was released way back in 1998 for the PS1. Of course, as with any remaster, the question remains whether such an old game will hold up after two decades.
History
Resident Evil 2 takes place a few months after its predecessor. The zombie outbreak has now spread across Raccoon City. Players take on the roles of Leon and Claire in separate stories that are unlocked after completing the main campaign. Capcom stayed true to the original formula most of the time. However, they also made some significant changes to certain scenes and moments to take advantage of the performance upgrades. So, those who played the original to the death will still find a lot of fun.
Unfortunately, one complaint I have is that the different campaigns all look too similar. While locations and missions change somewhat, each is more of a reworked experience than a brand new campaign. The only real differences are completing objectives in new orders and meeting certain enemies at different points. The big story elements and plot details remain constant on them. Those who love Resident Evil 2 will enjoy it. But for everyone else, they are something that will likely remain intact. The extra campaigns aren’t fun enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
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