Resident Evil 2, a survival horror video game, was developed and published by Capcom in 1998 for the PlayStation console. The game's storyline follows rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they attempt to flee Raccoon City after the city's inhabitants are transformed into zombies by a biological weapon. The gameplay features exploration, puzzles, and combat, with unique storylines, partners, and obstacles for each player character.
Resident Evil 2 was produced by Shinji Mikami, the director of the Resident Evil franchise, and directed by Hideki Kamiya. The game was developed by a team of approximately 50 people over the course of 21 months. The initial version, referred to as Resident Evil 1.5 was drastically different and was canceled when Mikami deemed it inadequate. The final design introduced a more cinematic presentation.
The game received critical acclaim for its atmosphere, setting, graphics, audio, scenarios, overall gameplay, and improvements over its predecessor. However, there was some criticism towards its controls, voice acting, and certain gameplay elements. Resident Evil 2 is widely regarded as one of the best video games ever made and has sold over 6 million copies across all platforms, making it the best-selling Resident Evil game for a single platform. The game has been ported to Windows, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and GameCube, with a modified 2. D version released for the Game. om handheld. The story of Resident Evil 2 has been retold and expanded upon in later games and has been adapted into various licensed works. Resident Evil 2 was followed by Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in 1999, and a remake of the game was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in 2019.
Resident Evil 2 was produced by Shinji Mikami, the director of the Resident Evil franchise, and directed by Hideki Kamiya. The game was developed by a team of approximately 50 people over the course of 21 months. The initial version, referred to as Resident Evil 1.5 was drastically different and was canceled when Mikami deemed it inadequate. The final design introduced a more cinematic presentation.
The game received critical acclaim for its atmosphere, setting, graphics, audio, scenarios, overall gameplay, and improvements over its predecessor. However, there was some criticism towards its controls, voice acting, and certain gameplay elements. Resident Evil 2 is widely regarded as one of the best video games ever made and has sold over 6 million copies across all platforms, making it the best-selling Resident Evil game for a single platform. The game has been ported to Windows, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and GameCube, with a modified 2. D version released for the Game. om handheld. The story of Resident Evil 2 has been retold and expanded upon in later games and has been adapted into various licensed works. Resident Evil 2 was followed by Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in 1999, and a remake of the game was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in 2019.
