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North America January 21, 1998 Capcom
Europe May 8, 1998 Capcom
Japan January 29, 1998 Capcom

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Resident Evil 2 review

The character models are quite detailed, and so are the pre-rendered backgrounds. There're several different kinds of zombies, and they always seem to look a bit different. From the endless amounts of blood, to the expressions on the characters' faces, Resident Evil 2's graphics…

James Gordon

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Resident Evil 2 review HG exclusive

Rest assured that Resident Evil 2 flies the flag for survival horror. Then, with the other hand, it injects itself with a syringe full of G-Virus and mutates into something bigger and badder than before.

Ally_Doig · March 18, 2013

Resident Evil 2 review HG exclusive

With Resident Evil 2, Capcom has once again created a masterpiece of Survival Horror. The story continues from the events of Resident Evil, following the experiences of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they attempt to uncover the horrible truth behind the zombie…

redpyramid · November 10, 2006

Resident Evil 2 review

Am I destined to hate survival horror games? I shudder to think that I might shun an entire genre because of my experience with only one game. However, it just so happens that this one is considered one of the genre’s quintessential games. I usually find the idea of passionately…

radicaldreamer · January 19, 2005

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