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Highly Addicting Horror Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: December 07, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Is it a movie or a video game? Try both and they suceed fairly well. So well, that it will keep you in front of the TV screen for hours on end, trying to reach the end. Breaks will be brief, only as long as it takes the paramedics to restart your heart after a particularly terrifying scene.

The opening computer generated opening is well done and tense, creating an atmosphere of horror as the dead literally rise up to attack you. Hollywood should take note. From there music, camera angles, and surprise manipulate the player as do cinematic cut scenes that allow you to know the character you play and care what occurs to them.

With only a thin sheen of realism (would there really be such strange puzzles?) the game involves the players in a storyline that is told through his or her actions, cut scenes, and printed information. The pacing is tense with surprises all abound right up to the ending.

What makes this game work so well is its attempt at depth. Not only can you play as two different characters with somewhat different storylines, beating these games open up alternative versions or "B" games. These B games are even better as you are stalked by a mysterious and indestructible Mr. X. Never knowing when he may appear allows you to replay the game again (with some differences) and not get bored.

All told, the game is highly satisfying. Though there are minor quibbles with inventory (a discard command to set down an item would work SO well) and a too difficult final battle in the B game, they do not detract from the game. Told as a movie, with moving scenes, it sets a new standard for gaming excellence.

the best in the series; flat out awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: January 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

STORYLINE: Resident evil 2 places you into the boots of Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield (your choice), who after arriving into Raccoon City realize that its infested with man eating zombies, giant spiders, and other things you can't even imagine. Unfortunately, simply driving out of the town in a car will not cut it, so you'll have to guide 'em through such places as research facilities and police stations to find an alternate escape. Along the way you'll discover the story behind all the chaos and come across many plot twists, and you'll meet some nice, and others bizzare, characters along the way.
PROS: This games replay value is off the charts. There are so many hidden features (two hidden characters, and an alternate scenario for the two main characters) that you won't want to drop this game for a very long time. The action and suspense levels are also mind blowing, as you tackle down hordes of the zombies and much worse enemies with pistols, grenade launchers, and magnums. Graphics, control, and sound all hit the bullseye with this game.
CONS: Voice acting is absolutely horrible. Each characters voice is monotone and has no feeling behind it. Though it hurts the game, its not so effective that you hate the game; its only a minor, minor problem.
OVERALL: a must have game if you are a Playstation owner. The storyline and gameplay makes Resident Evil 2 one of the best PSone games to own.

Resident Evil 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 8
Date: December 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game comes with 2 discs(1 for each character). The game has incredable value and will make you play it over and aover again! Believe me, I have played the game 30 times(getting the full story line). The game has 3 modes. 1. Hunk- a secret character armed with a VP70(Leon's gun),shotgun,and a Desert Eagle 6.0(magnum). 2. Tofu- secret character armed with a combat knife, will tax your running skills. 3. Extreme Battle Mode- you play a mission to get 4 antiviral bombs to blow up a train, during game play you can unlock 2 new levels. By playing each new level you unlock a secret character, I won't spoil it for you. The actual game has challenging puzzles and enemies. If you have plyed the first game, you wil find out who made the T-Virus, a bioweapon that turns a person into a zombie. A new virus is also introduced, the G-Virus. The two main characters are Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield. As each character you will find at least one survivor. As you progress through he game you will get new destructive weapons. Leon, in general, gets the best weapons while Claire gets less powerful weapons. In this game fighting is not always the best course of action. The reason is that it sometimes wastes ammunition, and can lead to shortages in medical supplies that could be used for situations that you need to fight. Overall this game is an excellent masterpiece. This is still my favorite game, even after 4 years.

Two thumbs WAY UP for Resident Evil 2!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: June 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Hi, everybody! I am just going to talk and say that Resident Evil 2 is one of the best games out there, and in my opinion, it's even better that Nemesis! I guess it is because of the gameplay, and how there are two disks total in the set! And it is also so cool how you can also just pop in the 1st or 2nd disk and can play with either Leon or Claire in the very beginning! And with this copy, the Dual Shock edition, there is an Arrange mode, where you can start off with 3 HUGE weapons with unlimited ammo! They even start you off with a rocket launcher! How cool is that? It is just so fun to see the zombie's body parts blow up all over the place! To me, the best handgun is the Magnum, especially in the end, when you can get the added part to it to make it even stronger! It's cool, because when you shoot Zombies, it automatically aims for thier heads!

The main boss in this game is William, who is a man who made the G-Virus. These people from Umbrella tried to take itfrom him and when he moved, they shot at him! Then when he was on the ground, they took the sample and left. He then took the G-Virus and drank it! The people from Umbrella then get slaughtered to death by the mutated William! And now, he's after Leon and Claire! It's up to you to save Racoon City and the survivors (if there are any)! Destroy the zombies and William and you will be joyful about finishing this wonderful game, wanting to play it over and over again! Trust me, it is definately worth buying! No matter what the price!

THE BEST PLAYSTATION GAME EVER.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: July 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

COMING FROM ENGLAND WE USUALLY RECEIVE OUR PLAYSTATION GAMES A GOOD FOUR MONTHS AFTER OUR AMERICAN FRIENDS GET THEIRS.WHEN I PLAYED THE FIRST ONE IN 1996 IT GOT ME HOOKED FOR MORE.TO ME THE FIRST RESIDENT EVIL WAS THE LAUNCH GAME FOR THE PLAYSTATION.WHEN RE2 WAS GIVEN AN AUGUST 1998 RELEASE DATE HERE I OPTED FOR AN IMPORT VERSION FROM THE STATES.IT COST ME $150 BUT BOY WAS IT WORTH IT.IF THE FIRST GAME WAS INCREDIBLE THEN THE ONLY WORD THAT COULD DESCRIBE THE SECOND WAS EXTRAORDINARY.BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS,BRILLIANT GAMEPLAY AND SUPERB TEXTURE.FOR ALL THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO OWN A PLAYSTATION THIS IS A MUST HAVE GAME.

maybe the best adult/older teen game for the playstation

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 09, 1999
Author: Amazon User

It takes some time to get used to the coltrols but once you do you are treated to hours of gaming enjoyment. The story will engulf you, the suspence will startle you and when you finish the first disc you get to play again on disc two with just enough changes to keep the game intresting. You may actually enjoy the second disc more than the first because you will be used to the environment. If you are not an experienced gamer it would be a good idea to pick up a game guide to help you out along the way. Overall Resident Evil 2 may be the best adult/older teen game for playstation.

This is the reason video games were created

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 24, 1999
Author: Amazon User

It may be almost 2 years old,but it is still the king of all horrore games out there."Silent Hill"......It ain't nothen."Doom".....This game looks like Barney compared to RE2.You will have to (not easily )battle through all kinds of mutants,like Rabid Rotweillers,gut wrenching zombies,gaint Tarantulas and even Evil little crows who peck you're eyes out.No one said it would be easy,but you do have a full inventory of huge fire-power.You will blast away the Evil around you useing powerful(but very fun)weapons like A cross-Bow,Grenade Launchers,Sub-machine Guns ,and many more enjoyable differant ways to splatter those pesty monstars.Two Words GET IT if you dont have a Playstation,then get the N64 version.Just take my advice,OK.

It's gross, it's gory, it's scary, it's GREAT!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 19, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This was a really good game. I can honestly say that it was one of the best games I have ever played. The best parts about this game were - the zombies were realistic the main monsters (William and Mr. X)were awesome! The weapons were outstanding!

The only part that turned me off was the fact that you don't get a lot of space in your inventory to carry a lot of items. All I can say is that this game is a "must have" for people who don't have it yet! You won't regret it, I promise!

The Screams Go On

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 30, 1999
Author: Amazon User

OK. It may lack overall spookiness,and the city doesn't seem as maze-like as the mansion in the first one, but man, it still rocks. Graphics have been pumped up, and the background scenes are simply superb. The FMV is amazing too. The new weapons and characters are also great. Thankfully, they improved the voice acting, and the characters conversations are more beliveable. The zombies are still blood-chilling, and they look different. Some are cops, S.T.A.R.S. troops, and civilians(well, they were, anyway). The best part is the way you have to beat the game using one character, save it, then use that saved file for the other character to get the whole story. Nifty! Anyway, if you liked R.E., buy this. If the first 10 seconds of the intro film doesn't grab you, maybe you are a zombie yourself.

Can This Game Be Any More Fun?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: March 02, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Resident Evil 2 for the PlayStation is one of the most impressive games. The graphics are superb and the plot is fantastic. If you feel like you're torn between playing a puzzle game and shooting things than there is no doubt that this game is for you. The Resident Evil series incorporates puzzles into the horror genre. If you played the original Resident Evil and loved it baby you'd better pick this one up. If you haven't played the original then you should give this game a try it is worth at least a rent for everyone. Be sure to watch all of Capcom's beautiful Full Motion Video sequences, the only thing that can be said, Breathtaking. Kill a few zombies for me.

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