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Capcom’s elaborate remaster of Resident Evil 2 for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One isn’t just a remake; it’s one of the best games in the classic survival horror series, updating an old-school PlayStation gem for modern audiences.

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Reliving familiar frights can often make for a less-than-exciting horror experience. But with the remake of Resident Evil 2, Capcom shows respect for the original while also going to great lengths to give the macabre atmosphere and tense gameplay a noticeable upgrade. In doing so

Capcom’s remake of Resident Evil 2 is a wonderful recreation of the 1998 PlayStation original, remade inside and out to bring a fresh perspective to Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield’s survival horror adventure through Raccoon City.

Resident Evil 2 Remake is a survival horror triumph for Capcom. It's a truly terrifying gem that translates the 1998 original onto new hardware with ease.

There’s a lot to love about the new Resident Evil 2, from its brash bloodiness to the wide variety of experiences packed into the game. Looking over the wreckage of my playthroughs, my own feelings are complicated. It is an exciting and astounding experience, but it feels compromised. Pushes towards modernization through changes to the camera and controls lessen the sense of dread of the original, and the presentation suffers without returning actors to tie it into the larger franchise. It has many excellent parts, but it sometimes struggles to cohere into a satisfying whole.

The remake of 'Resident Evil 2' is a terrifying and immensely gratifying video game with a strong case as an early game of the year contender.

Capcom did a fantastic job of resurrecting all the best parts of the classic Resident Evil 2 and making them look, sound, and play like a 2019 game. Editor's...

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