If you dug the original RE2’s ending and story, then you’ll have a lot to appreciate here in the Remake - even if there are plot holes and such. Here, it’s much more evenly paced, and the second run ending actually feels like an ending you’d see in a movie. It might be my old brain, but I don’t remember the ending being this good, either. While some things and events don’t match up in the “Second Run” playthrough, it’s perfectly understandable since, well, the game would be boring if Capcom did it that way (think: no enemies for the most part). Without going into spoilers, the story has been refined in such a way that “guest” characters have a more pronounced role, and everything that’s happening is much clearer. The zombies are the brainless undead, sure, but in RE2 Remake, they have a bit more drive to chew your face. Even those with their legs cut off, they will do their damnest to gnaw at your feet. This time, zombies weave and chase you appropriately. I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve stopped walking/running just to keep an ear out to hear if someone - or something - is near my vicinity.Ĭompounding the dread is how the AI in the game is loads better than in the original. Prepare to hear every crunch, squish and footstep amplified as you trek the numerous places alone. Not only that, but even the sound design has been revamped. Even the zombies have guttural sounds that will fill you with dread whenever you hear ’em. Gone are the cheesy dialogue and voice-overs, and is instead replaced with quality voice acting that fits the game’s theme.
Prepare to be scared witless just by the lighting, and how it’s used to great effect to hide enemies and to give a tense atmosphere all throughout. In each area, you can get a sense of what Capcom was trying to convey.
Leon and Claire look amazing, and the animations are topnotch. No, I don’t mean if it’s compared to the original, but on its own, the game is drop dead gorgeous. Speaking of gorgeous visuals, RE2 Remake looks fantastic. There are cases where it is, but for the most part, the enemies are more plentiful, strategically placed, and has better AI, which is surprising for a zombie game. Now, if you’re thinking that this makes the game a lot easier, don’t fret. What’s noticeable too is how zombies are wonderfully animated, have a lot of variety, and just look downright menacing.Īnother big change? Gone is the clunky, tank-like control movements of before, which are replaced with a more Resident Evil 4-esque over the shoulder view that allows you to move while shooting. Aside from the gorgeous visuals, certain NPCs (non-playable characters) have been given more dialogue and a more fleshed out story compared to the original. Right off the bat, you’ll notice that Resident Evil 2 Remake is more than a re-skinned version of the cult classic.
In the meantime, though, fans eager to experience a new twist on the frachise's earlier games will enjoy these mods for Resident Evil 2.Released way back in 1998 for the original PlayStation, Capcom has brought back Resident Evil 2 from the dead, gave it a polish, changed (a lot) of things up in terms of item placements and whatnot, called it this a “remake.” But is it really? Well, it’s actually more than that.
Currently, rumors are swirling over a potential update Resident Evil 3 may be receiving from Capcom. One of the more glaring deficiencies with the remake was the absence of many of the iconic locations from the 1999 version. The subsequent remake of Resident Evil 3, which was released in 2020, was met with a more mixed reception. Updated Septemby Mark Hospodar: The 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 is impressive in many respects, not least of which is its faithfulness to the original classic beloved by fans of the franchise.
Instructions to download these add-ons can be found on their linked pages on NexusMods. A player can't go wrong with this collection when thinking about reinstalling Resident Evil 2.
A few choice mods have also been included for the sake of hilarity. Graphics, customization options, and gameplay tweaks are still represented here. Mods for Resident Evil 2 run the gamut from very useful to ridiculously silly. RELATED: Resident Evil 3 Mods That Players Need To Try Out Although not as expansive as The Elder Scrolls or The Witcher 3 the Nexus site still hosts a fun collection of mods for Resident Evil 2. In addition to updated graphics and gameplay, this new iteration possesses a great advantage over the 1998 original in the form of mods. The 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 proved a massive hit with fans.