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Resident Evil 2 Remake Review Roundup: As Expected, the Game is Phenomenal

Hype level over 9,000!

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Capcom has set today, January 22, the day reviews for their upcoming horror classic remake to go live!
And as we mostly all expected, Resident Evil 2 Remake, is absolutely killing it critically. At the moment, the title is sitting at 91 percent on Metacritic with 44 reviews. Reviewers are stating that the game is not just a retelling of the same story, there are new additions that make the game feel like its a brand new release from 2019. It’s a return to form for the classic franchise, and for fans of the series, that is huge!
With reviews now out, my personal hype level is through the roof! I can’t wait to get my hands on the game later this week. So, if you’re in the same boat as me and want to torture yourself by reading how good the game is, check out the review roundup highlighting the game down below!
IGN
88

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. If you’re of the mind that the series had lost its way for a while there, this game is very much a return to form. The zombie combat is satisfying and exploring the dilapidated ruins of Raccoon City is a thrill.

The one big letdown is that Capcom unintuitively hides the alternate perspective content behind an extra playthrough. But whichever you choose to play as, the experience of playing through the new Resident Evil 2 for the first time establishes a new standard for remaking classic games.

Game Informer
95
Over the years, Capcom has experimented with several different approaches to Resident Evil, but this is one approach I hope gets revisited. Resident Evil 2 not only looks great, it plays well, and it forces you into a series of dark encounters that are a total rush. Resident Evil is finally running on all cylinders.
GameSpot
90
Though Resident Evil 2 has its roots firmly in the past, it reworks the familiar horrors into something that feels brand new and all its own.
PlayStation LifeStyle
100
This isn’t just an old Resident Evil molded into the new Resident Evil formula. It’s a new take on Resident Evil 2 that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to “modernize” or “fix” the original. It’s more of an expensive, ludicrously polished tribute than a remake in the semantic sense, a project that has been in demand for years and quietly pursued for just as long. I’m glad it worked out so well.
Easy Allies
90
Resident Evil 2 manages to remain faithful to the original while simultaneously feeling new and modern. Superb visuals bring everything to life, emphasizing the constant sense of terror. Puzzles are brilliantly balanced, and slowly escaping the RPD by uncovering its many mysteries is incredibly rewarding. Meanwhile, new additions like the secondary weapons and defensive herb increase the depth of consistently dangerous combat encounters. Whether this is your first trip to Raccoon City or one-thousandth, you are not prepared for the horror that awaits.
Whether you’re a long time fan or a newcomer, Resident Evil 2 remake is an absolutely fantastic game. It’s the best in the series yet and wholly outshined my most optimistic expectations. It doesn’t supersede the original, but it’s an excellent retelling, a wonderful update, and an excellent experience.

Resident Evil 2 Remake is set to release later this week on January 25th for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. are you excited for the upcoming title? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Metacritic

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