Underplayed Gems

Resident Evil 2 (2019)

Resident Evil 2 cover
Developer
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 217,651 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and atmospheric survival horror experience with modernized controls, stunning visuals, and immersive audio that balances action, exploration, and puzzle solving.

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What players say

Players praise the tense atmosphere, smart level design, and the constant pressure of Mr. X stalking them. The puzzle-heavy exploration and scarce resources keep survival tight, though some find the scenario system weaker than the 1998 game and a few report crashing near the end.

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