Resident Evil 2

In chapter 1, the case of the disastrous T-Virus outbreak (a mutagenic toxin for biological weapon use) was eventually closed but the experiments were far...
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7.3

good

CRITICS SCORE

6.4

(23 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

8.2

(1403 ratings)

Game Overview

In chapter 1, the case of the disastrous T-Virus outbreak (a mutagenic toxin for biological weapon use) was eventually closed but the experiments were far from over. Now a new virus runs rampant! Control the destiny of Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as their nightmare begins when a new disaster unleashes itself in Raccoon City.

The Bottom Line

Raccoon City has somehow fallen victim to a zombie outbreak and it's up to you as either police officer Leon Kennedy, or Claire Redfield (sister to Chris Redfield from RE1), to find out what's going on. The adventure, which takes place in 3D using pre-rendered backgrounds, drags you through spooky crash sites, abandoned buildings, experiments gone wrong and more -- all the while battling undead monstrosities, solving puzzles and, most of all, trying to stay alive. Lots of weapons and other gadgetry allow for some truly disgusting mayhem. RE2 for GameCube is a port of the Dreamcast game of the same name (which in turn was an enhanced port of the PSX title). New EX files reveal more details about the overall franchise storyline, and the graphics run in hi-res, but those are the only differences.

Expert Reviews

50/100

score

The most frightening aspect of Resident Evil 2 for the Nintendo Gamecube isn't the zombies that walk the hallways, the enormous spiders lurking deep within the sewers, or the other horrid denizens of Raccoon City--it's the fact that a mediocre port of a 5

50/100

score

Totally unchanged and -- five years old, just feels completely outdated.

Game Specs

Memory
1 block

Modes
Story

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Animated Violence

Game Info

Platform:	Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:	1/15/2003
Publisher:	Capcom
Developer:	Capcom Production Studio 3
Genre:	Action
ESRB Rating:	M
Gamesite:	--

Recent Customer Reviews

Outdated smurf-eating Zombies on RE2.

Still an awesome game, grab a copy of the N64 version as it's the best of the lot.
Published 2991 days ago by bangj

Resident Evil 2: Night of the Living PSone Port (TDOH Write-Off)

Just Wait For This One's Price To Go Down Before Buying
Published 3501 days ago by jeremy1456

G-Virus is Back in Style

Buy it if you liked it on PS, buy it if you've never played it, rent it if you hate the genre... ("Free your mind."--Neo)
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Published 3577 days ago by tranquilazure

Just like the Zombies in the game, Resident Evil 2 died long ago (Write Off)

If you want to play Resident Evil 2 so bad then buy the Playstation, Dreamcast, or N64 versions... instead. Save your money!
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Published 3663 days ago by StarSoldier1

Resident Evil 2 for GameCube

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