Resident Evil 2 |
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Review by Joe Santulli |
Capcom |
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Overall: 9 |
![]() The first Resident Evil was a Playstation seller. It featured full polygonal characters set against a gorgeous haunted house backdrop. The story was engrossing, the music haunting, and the gameplay top-notch. Whatever hype the first game got it fully deserved, because it did things no other game has before, and helped put the Playstation on top. It was only natural that a sequel would come along to either improve upon or feed off of the fame of the original. This game is no "feeder". While many of the elements of the first game are present in this new adventure, Resident Evil 2 is a masterpiece by its own rights. The graphics are quite an improvement, and I didnt think they could get them much better than the original. The characters, especially the zombies, move more realistically and have far greater detail than ever. The play area actually looks better than before, with background elements "blending in" better with the character graphics this time. The play area is larger, too - rather than being confined to one building, this games locales include a zombie infested street, a gun shop, a police station, and a sewer system.
So it turns out Ive probably told you everything you already know. Its hard NOT to like a game like this, one that is obviously a labor of love to a great team of talented designers. Its certain to be one of the "ten best" of the year. Playstation owners "must have" Resident Evil 2, by gosh. |