Resident Evil 2 now lets you choose between a more classic "hardcore" mode, complete with consumable ink ribbons to save your game, versus "normal" and "easy" modes, that feature quicksave points, and even regenerating health on the easiest difficulty. In the original, save points were limited, turning was difficult, and ammo was scarce, which is generally at odds with the demands of a mass-market game.Ĭapcom is not only rediscovering this classic horror format, it's also celebrating it.
Resident Evil had a bit of an identity crisis for a while, struggling to strike a balance between the "modern" shooter and the intentionally-awkward, punishing gameplay that the horror classic previously revolved around. Spread inside out by their mutations, blood-flushed muscles glistening in the game's dynamic lighting.
The legendary "Licker" enemies look truly horrific in 2019. It's quite the visual feast.īeyond the wide range of unique human zombie models, Resident Evil 2 is also well-known for its monstrous menagerie of mutant freaks and overgrown animals. Guns blow holes through zombie's clothes, even out through the other side, leaving chunks of fatty tissue strewn all over the place. Resident Evil 2 has jaw-dropping art direction across the board, which pays homage to its source material while elevating it with some modern flair.įollowing on from the work Capcom did with Resident Evil 7, there is a huge emphasis on truly visceral 3-dimensional gore rather than simple projected textures, giving all of Resident Evil 2's weapons a fun, impactful feel. Visuals and sound: A smorgasbord of glorious gore Resident Evil 2 defends the franchise position as an apex horror predator with masterful suspense, infectious gameplay, and utterly grotesque creatures. Capcom shows the world how remasters are made.