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Resident Evil 2

The 1990s survival horror sequel with fixed camera angles over pre-rendered backgrounds. You pick one of two characters, who go through the same start with different weapons and different people met along the way. Zombies, limited resources and puzzles drive the tension. Is it your kind of game?

Survival horrorFixed cameraTwo charactersPlayStationPC

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69%

604 ratings

Steam:

90%

2,099 reviews

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you want old-school survival horror with fixed cameras and puzzles.

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you want modern controls, a free camera or smooth shooting.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC
Release date: January 21, 1998
Length: About 7 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Puzzle · Adventure
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Horror · Survival
Perspective: Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Resident Evil 2?: About 7 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Resident Evil 2 on?: Resident Evil 2 is available on PlayStation · PC.
Does Resident Evil 2 have co-op?: No, Resident Evil 2 is single-player only.
Does Resident Evil 2 run on Steam Deck?: Unsupported
What does Resident Evil 2 cost?: $9.99 on Steam.