Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2

Capcom
Release date: 2019-01-25 | Platforms: XBOX_ONE, PLAYSTATION4, PC.

Resident Evil 2 is the remake of the 1998 game of the same name.

Plot

The plot of the remake is identical to that of the original game. The story follows the survivors of a zombie virus outbreak in the fictional Raccoon City. There are two protagonists: Claire Redfield, a high school student, and Leon Kennedy, a policeman. They both search for the ways to escape the infested city. Companions, such as Ada Wong and Sherry, occasionally follow the protagonists. The characters eventually uncover the dark secrets of the Umbrella Corporation, which created the virus as a biological weapon, and fight its monsters, such as the Tyrant.

Gameplay

The player controls either Leon or Claire from the third person view in a 3D environment. The two protagonists' storylines are intertwined. The player can complete the scenario playing one of the protagonists, and then replay it from the other character's POV, with all his previous actions taken into account. The game combines puzzle solving with zombie fights. Both protagonists use firearms as their main weapon; however, ammo is scarce.

Changes from the original

Besides the updated graphics, the remake features a new camera and controls. In the original game, the controls were relative to the position of the player's character rather than the camera. The remake uses an over the shoulder camera, and the movements are relative to its angle. There's also no more loading screens, and the characters move between locations seamlessly.

Background

DEVELOPERS

Background for Zhenlan Kang
Zhenlan Kang

Zhenlan Kang

composer

Zhenlan Kang is a games composer. Kang has been working with Capcom and Capcom U.S.A. Kang's first game was Monster Hunter: World published by Capcom for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2018. After that, Zhenlan Kang took part as the composer of Resident Evil 2.

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Satoshi Takamatsu

Satoshi Takamatsu

artist

Satoshi Takamatsu is a games artist. Takamatsu has been working with Capcom, Capcom U.S.A and Tose. Takamatsu's first published game was Resident Evil Revelations released in 2012. After that, Satoshi Takamatsu took part as the artist of Resident Evil 2.

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Tsuyoshi Kanda

Tsuyoshi Kanda

producer

Tsuyoshi Kanda is a games producer. Kanda has been working with Capcom and Capcom U.S.A. Kanda's first game was Resident Evil 7: Biohazard published by Capcom for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2017. After that, Tsuyoshi Kanda took part as the producer of Resident Evil 2. Most lately, Tsuyoshi Kanda worked on Resident Evil: Village.

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Yoshiaki Hirabayashi

Yoshiaki Hirabayashi

artist

Yoshiaki Hirabayashi is a games writer, artist and producer. Hirabayashi has been working with Capcom, Capcom U.S.A, QLOC and Mercenary Technology. Hirabayashi started in 2005 as the artist of Resident Evil 4. Next, Yoshiaki Hirabayashi worked on Resident Evil 5 taking on the role of writer. Hirabayashi also worked on Resident Evil 6 developed by Capcom for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The latest work of Yoshiaki Hirabayashi was Resident Evil 2, published in 2019.

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Kazunori Kadoi

Kazunori Kadoi

designer

Kazunori Kadoi is a games writer, director and designer. Kadoi has been working with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Ltd. and Sony Computer Entertainment America. Kadoi's first game was Mega Man 7 (1995) published by Capcom for Nintendo 3DS, Wii U and SNES in 1995. After that, Kazunori Kadoi took part as the designer of Mega Man Legends (1997). Afterwards, Kazunori Kadoi worked on Resident Evil Revelations 2 / Biohazard Revelations 2 developed by Capcom in 2015. Most lately, Kazunori Kadoi worked on Resident Evil 2.

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Yasuhiro Anpo

Yasuhiro Anpo

programmer

Yasuhiro Anpo is a games director and programmer. Anpo has been working with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Capcom U.S.A and Ltd.. Anpo's first game was Resident Evil published by Capcom for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 1996. Then, Yasuhiro Anpo went on to work on Resident Evil 2 (1998) as the programmer. Later, Anpo also was part of the team who developed Resident Evil Revelations 2 / Biohazard Revelations 2 published by Capcom for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The latest work of Yasuhiro Anpo was Resident Evil 2, published in 2019.

Background for Shusaku Uchiyama
Shusaku Uchiyama

Shusaku Uchiyama

composer

Shusaku Uchiyama is a games composer. Uchiyama has been working with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Capcom U.S.A and Rockstar San Diego. Uchiyama's first game was Mega Man 8 (1996) published by Capcom for PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PS Vita and PSP in 1996. Then, Shusaku Uchiyama went on to work on Resident Evil 2 (1998) as the composer. Later, Uchiyama also was part of the team who developed Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City published by Capcom for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Most recently, Shusaku Uchiyama was involved in the development of Resident Evil 2.

Background for Syun Nishigaki
Syun Nishigaki

Syun Nishigaki

composer

Syun Nishigaki is a games composer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, Nishigaki has been working with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Capcom U.S.A and Rockstar San Diego. Nishigaki's first published game was Street Fighter Zero. Then, Syun Nishigaki went on to work on Cadillacs & Dinosaurs as the composer. Nishigaki also worked on Super Street Fighter 2: The New Challengers for Wii. Most lately, Syun Nishigaki worked on Resident Evil 2. Now, Nishigaki has joined the team of Battle Circuit as the composer.

Background for Masami Ueda
Masami Ueda

Masami Ueda

composer

Masami Ueda is a games composer who started the games industry career in 1900. Since then, Ueda has been working with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Capcom U.S.A and Platinum Games. Ueda started as the composer of Viewtiful Joe. Next, Masami Ueda worked on Resident Evil taking on the role of composer. Afterwards, Masami Ueda worked on Resident Evil 2 developed by Capcom in 2019. The latest work of Masami Ueda was Resident Evil 3, published in 2020. At the moment, Ueda is working with Platinum Games on Bayonetta 3, which was announced for Nintendo Switch.

Background for Noboru Sugimura
Noboru Sugimura

Noboru Sugimura

writer

Noboru Sugimura is a games writer. Sugimura has been working with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Capcom, Capcom U.S.A and Rockstar San Diego. Sugimura started in 1992 as the writer of Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Then, Noboru Sugimura went on to work on Resident Evil 2 (1998) as the writer. Sugimura also worked on Devil May Cry developed by Capcom for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Most lately, Noboru Sugimura worked on Resident Evil 2. Now, Sugimura has joined the team of The Masked Rider: Kamen Rider ZO as the writer.