I'm going to come immediately clean with my opinion here, I am not a fan of horror games. No, it's not because I'm a scardey-cat it's actually quite the opposite. I just have never truly felt attracted or engaged with the horror genre besides a few minor exceptions like Alien Isolation or Dead Space, and while I played Resident Evil 4 when I was younger it just never stuck around enough for me to properly appreciate it. But, when it was released I decided to give the RE2 remake a chance and was completely blown away.
Resident Evil 2 Remake is one of my favorite games of all time, which came as a shock to me because I never expected it to wow me as much as it did. The arcade-style gameplay of the over-the-shoulder style of Resident Evil is expanded here to new heights, combining some of the series' staples while adding new QOL additions that make everything less tedious than the older games where micro-managing can become a full-time job. It allows the player to focus on the task at hand and the details of the ever-changing police station that they are trapped in, allowing for amazing set pieces and freights that are based upon player exploration and decisions rather than a cheap jumpscare. Seeing Mr. X for the first time stopping down a dark hallway scared the shit outta me, and evading him and the hordes of infected around me while trying to find something as simple as a keycard was nothing short of heart-pounding.
The characters of Claire and Leon were awesome all the way through, and both were always entertaining with two amazing performances by both actors. They both made this adventure feel personal and fun, and I think Cacpom did a fantastic job re-imagining them.
Resident Evil 2 Remake is one of the horror genre's masterpieces that was a blast of fun and adrenaline all the way until the credits rolled. this game made me an official fan of Resident Evil, and I'm excited to finally explore this historic franchise.
Resident Evil 2 Remake is one of my favorite games of all time, which came as a shock to me because I never expected it to wow me as much as it did. The arcade-style gameplay of the over-the-shoulder style of Resident Evil is expanded here to new heights, combining some of the series' staples while adding new QOL additions that make everything less tedious than the older games where micro-managing can become a full-time job. It allows the player to focus on the task at hand and the details of the ever-changing police station that they are trapped in, allowing for amazing set pieces and freights that are based upon player exploration and decisions rather than a cheap jumpscare. Seeing Mr. X for the first time stopping down a dark hallway scared the shit outta me, and evading him and the hordes of infected around me while trying to find something as simple as a keycard was nothing short of heart-pounding.
The characters of Claire and Leon were awesome all the way through, and both were always entertaining with two amazing performances by both actors. They both made this adventure feel personal and fun, and I think Cacpom did a fantastic job re-imagining them.
Resident Evil 2 Remake is one of the horror genre's masterpieces that was a blast of fun and adrenaline all the way until the credits rolled. this game made me an official fan of Resident Evil, and I'm excited to finally explore this historic franchise.