Resident Evil 2 Review: An Old School Classic for the Next Generation

#2. Gameplay

RE 2

RE 2 Remake's biggest achievement is that it's not a game for everyone. Don't expect it to be a walk in the park, the game is difficult and unforgiving just like a true horror adventure should be.

Now what to love here the most is how intricately designed its areas are. Thinking about it now, this is what made RE games so popular in the first place and RE 2 Remake is the pinnacle of providing you with such an experience.

We absolutely love the level design in this game, whether it comes to exploring the depths of RPD or the Umbrella facility, every location is connected internally with multiple pathways and getting lost is easy. The puzzles are smart and often require some brainstorming, finding the key to a locked door is always tempting and backtracking is necessary for a rewarding experience.

What makes exploring even better in RE 2 Remake is how smooth the controls are. It's absolutely adorable the way Leon/ Claire moves and shoot, the camera angles are perfect and being a long time fan of this series it means a lot because well, you all are probably aware of the tank like controls in the previous titles.

That being said, don't expect the game to go easy on you just because it controls well. The game is a true survival horror experience and it will keep you on the edge, for the most part. Deciding when to shoot and when to run away from the zombies is crucial because the ammo is scarce. But yes, the most important thing to note here is that game isn't cheap. It is fun and terrifying at the same time, that means its highly unlikely to rage quit like in previous titles such as RE 4 or 5.