Resident Evil 2 Remake Review: A Blast from the Past on Amazon

Posted by admin | Dec 27, 2019 | Gaming |

Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake is a bold and confident reimagining of the survival horror classic that hit stores in 1998. With updated graphics, improved controls, and plenty of nostalgic references thrown in for good measure, this PS4 exclusive does its best to recapture the essence of the original while still feeling fresh enough for modern audiences.

But how successful is it? Let's dive into our full Resident Evil 2 remake review to find out!

Story (7/10)

The story behind Resident Evil 2 remains largely unchanged from the original, which will either be a blessing or a curse depending on your perspective. For those who haven't played through one of these games before - and trust me there aren't many anymore! - you'll play as Leon S. Kennedy, an rookie cop tasked with investigating strange occurrences at a remote police station in rural America.

As things quickly spiral out of control thanks to hordes upon hordes of undead Givens trying their luck on us all way up until they finally meet their maker once again... It's not exactly high art but hey who needs plot when you've got plenty of gore splatterings going around everywhere else right?

Gameplay (8/5)

The gameplay in Resident Evil 2 has been heavily overhauled since the original release, with a more action-oriented approach now being taken. This means that players will spend less time trudging through linear corridors shooting at monsters and more time actually trying to survive against hordes of undead.

It's still very much an survival horror game at heart though - you'll need plenty of ammo and healing items scattered throughout levels if you hope stand any chance at all! There are also some nice touches like being able to use different types weapons depending on what enemy type appears before you (e.g., shotguns work great against groups while pistols do better solo).

Graphics & Soundtrack (8/10)

The graphics in Resident Evil 2 have been given a major facelift since the original release, with beautifully detailed environments and character models that really bring this dark world to life. The sound effects are also top-notch, from the groans of dying zombies to the satisfying boom of Leon's shotgun taking down hordes.

However, some minor complaints can be made about certain textures looking slightly grainy at times - but overall it looks fantastic!

Verdict (6/10)

Overall Resident Evil 2 Remake feels like more of same old rehashing what came before rather than anything truly new or innovative. If you're a die-hard fan who loved the first game then yes this will likely be right up your alleyway; otherwise, there may not be enough here to justify spending money on another survival horror title that doesn't really stray far from established tropes.

Overall score: 6/10

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