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Why this game is better than the average 64 game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: August 04, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Resident Evil is the #1 game to buy or rent if your in for a good scare. Not only very graphical but the story of the game is pretty good too. Every one that I have played and beat,(which is all of them) has suprised me in many ways. If you like to play a game that is terrifying and fun this is the game.

If you like action and suspense, this one's for you!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: November 08, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I am a HUGE fan of the resident evil series and am glad to see that N64 released this version, which I have been drooling for ever since I heard about it's release date. The story itself is encompassing, drawing in the player into the realm of Raccoon City and the zombie dodging that goes with it. An all around creepy atmosphere can do wonders for anyone who loves horror games or just loves a good thriller. The game is a classic and I am looking forward to spending many more hours enjoying the fun, mystery and suspense that is the Resident Evil series.

Gore on N64!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 25 / 28
Date: November 18, 1999
Author: Amazon User

OK, what most people want to know is how this compares to the PSX Version. Well, hear is an honest analysis. The FMV scenes and sound are by far inferior to the PSX. It's almost like watching a bootleg copy of a movie. But, the actual gameplay graphics are by far superior; it is a night and day difference. There are also just enough added features to make any RE freak buy this version, even if he already has the PSX version. There is now a one button touch map available like RE3. There are also more files, books, notes, etc... to be found that link the game more with RE3. Some of the puzzles are different. For example, the police safe has a diffent combination. Also, everything flows instantly, since no load time is required. An awsome game, and the new graphics are pretty impressive. If you're an N64 owner, this is a must have...

This game beats the PSX version any day!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: November 18, 1999
Author: Amazon User

It has better graphics for one, and another, the analog controls will help with the semi akward movement of your charecters. It will have better replay value, after you beat the game, it will kick in a item randimizer, where you will have to refind all the items. This is a must have for any N64 gamer! Long live RE2 for the N64!

The evil in this game is just too good.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 12
Date: November 29, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The zombified town of Racoon City, has Leon and Claire to use as food. Your set smack in the middle of this infested town, and you will need your own wits (and brians) to survive this horror. Not only does this game deliver the thrills and graphics of its PSX brother, it also addes much better flexablilty to the control. Plus, it also has all the pre-rendered movies that PSX did. How many of you jumped when the Zombies stuck there hands through that wooden window in the police station?

A good game, but why bother when RE3 just came out?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: December 05, 1999
Author: Amazon User

It's really surprising that they have found a way to decrompress so much data onto a cart, and end up making the game better than it's predecessor, but when you think about it, it's still the same old game. Resident Evil 3 came out around the same time, and that's better. Still a good buy, however.

An amazing accomplishment.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: December 09, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Though there are many reasons I purchased, this game, let me come right out and say that the biggest reason for me was this: Full-Motion video running on an N64. Resident Evil 2 for the Playstation has always been one of my favorite games, and since I'm too stubborn to buy another system, I had to wait and see if it would come out for Nintendo's black box. In March of '99, my prayers were answered. Not only was EVERYTHING from the original game to be included, but the CG cinemas that set the stage so wonderfully in the PS version were also to be crammed onto the "huge" 64-meg cart.

All of them.

I haven't even mentioned the actual game yet. Though it is short (around 10 hours for the first quest, 6 hours for the second), the suspense-filled, nerve-racking gameplay makes every minute of those hours count. As I heard a publication say once: the atmosphere of the game makes you always feel like something's going to jump out from around the corner--and once you relax and stop expecting it, something DOES. Sheer genius.

Also, when you think you have beaten the game after playing with one character, think again. If you play using your saved data from the first game, but the other character, a whole new quest opens up, forcing you to go a different path, with even more ferocious enemies this time around. Also, many of the plot holes are sealed up the second time through.

No, the FMV isn't as good as on the other system, and no, there isn't a whole lot new to scream about here. There are some new files that you find laying around tieing in the stories of RE3 and the soon-to-be-released RE:Code Veronica on Dreamcast, and some new mini-games, but if you own the Playstation version, there isn't much reason to buy this one. However, it is to this day one of the best games ever made, and deserves a special place in any N64 owner's collection(well, if they're over 10).

Also, if you have an expansion pack, you can even play the game in hi-resolution mode, which looks much better than the original game could ever hope to. Not to mention that this time, there's no need to worry about memory cards as there are 16 save slots in the cartridge itself.

All in all, probably the finest PS to N64 conversion ever. Buy this one, if not just to see pretty movies on your little black box. The gameplay, graphics, and scares are some of the best out there on any system.

Hats off to Angel Studios for doing such a terrific job.

If your looking for THE game for N64 this christmas get RE2!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: December 10, 1999
Author: Amazon User

"Oh the weather outside is frightful..." yeah when you see all the zombies out there! "...but the fire is so delightful..." When your using your flamethrower! I have to admit Resident Evil 2 for Nintendo 64 is the best crossover playstation game EVER! If you have never had a chance to play it on Playstation this is the next best thing! Both Playstaion C.D.s are stuffed onto one cart. Which actually makes it the largest use of bytes used on a cartridge game EVER. Also if you want to have a game that makes you actually jump out of your chair and run to the next room to mommy this is the one! The game also includes great intro movies that also give you that creepy feeling. The game also has has been given a makeover of sorts so that the characters are more defined than in the Playstation version, The only drawbacks are: The voices are a little tinny and the cgi movies are a little grainy but everything else is there. But beware if this game is going to be a stocking stuffer make sure you look inside the stocking before putting your hand in there. You might not get it back! " Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow."

Well done by Capcom

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 12, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Capcom did a great job bringing this game to the Nintendo 64. Graphics and gameplay are nearly identical to Sony, if not better on Nintendo. FMV suffers though, due to the lack of space on the cartridge, but still looks great considering how it is done. I'd recommend anyone who doesn't have a Playstation to buy this game. It's a lot of fun and some of the extra options give it great replay value.

A Port That Beats the Original

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 15, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Usually, ported games end up being EXACTLY the same as the original. Not in this game. CAPCOM has made an excellent job of making this game new enough for N64 owners to enjoy. The graphics are excellent. ALL the FMV are in the 64MB cartridge. Best game I've played since Zelda!

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