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Resident Evil 2 – reviews and rating

Resident Evil 2 has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on January 25, 2019 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 88%.

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What critics praise
„Resident Evil 2 paves a brilliant path for the future of the franchise.“
9,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Jan 25, 2019
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4
Genres
ShooterAdventureAction
Developer
Capcom, GOG
Publisher
Capcom
Average playtime
11 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Resident Evil 2?

Resident Evil 2 has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was Resident Evil 2 released?

Resident Evil 2 was released on January 25, 2019.

What platforms is Resident Evil 2 available on?

Resident Evil 2 is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Resident Evil 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 11 hours playing Resident Evil 2.

Is Resident Evil 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 93%, Resident Evil 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Resident Evil 2?

Games similar to Resident Evil 2 are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
9,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #5 of 597 games released in 2019 better than 99 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 93%
  • Foreign critics11 reviews 94%
  • Players (RAWG)750 votes 88%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 63 %
  • Recommended 26 %
  • Meh 5 %
  • Skip 5 %

750 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jan 22, 2019
Capcom has not only recreated Resident Evil 2, but entirely redesigned it to be a bigger and more robust horror experience. The sense of dread and tension they created is unwavering throughout each of the six-hour campaigns. The choices they made only help expand upon the characters and the overall universe, along with making the gameplay a little easier for more people to survive this unforgiving...

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