Resident Evil 2 (2019) [Video Game]

Reviewed by Rafael

out of 5 stars

Resident Evil 2 is a single-player game, focusing on the individual experience of a survival horror game set in the zombie-infested Raccoon City. Players navigate the city as either Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield, facing terrifying creatures and solving puzzles to uncover the truth behind the outbreak.

The graphics in Resident Evil 2 Remake are high quality and realistic, immersing players in the dark and eerie atmosphere of the game. The sound design enhances the tension and horror, with clear and realistic audio effects. The game offers adjustable difficulty levels, catering to both casual and hardcore gamers. 

The game can be completed in 8.5 hours, but there are 4 different scenarios where you follow both Leon and Claire’s pov, that can be as long as your first playthrough. Story sequences blend into the gameplay seamlessly between levels that adds to the immersive experience and to the overall narrative. You can only save your progress at designated save points, which are typewriters that appear throughout multiple areas you explore

Navigating within the game is relatively clear with the game providing helpful instructions and prompts to guide players through challenges, but can be confusing to some players who struggle with problem solving. The gameplay is smooth and easy to grasp. 

Due to its immersive atmosphere, engaging storyline, and multiple endings, Resident Evil 2 Remake is likely to hold a gamer's interest after experiencing the main story with multiple side content to experience and being able to customize future playthroughs. I highly recommend this to newcomers to the survival horror genre.