The videogame industry is dependent on sequels. They’re a more or less guaranteed source of income, a way to re-use expensive engines and assets, and they’re welcomed by fans and (most) critics alike. But one thing always presents a problem. Atmosphere. The thrill of the first time is almost impossible to replicate, and most sequels simply dilute what was there, turning well-remembered but isolated moments into series trademarks and nudge-nudge references. But for every rule there are exceptions. And then there’s Resident Evil 2.
Capcom has announced and released the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 on Steam.
Capcom recently released Resident Evil Requiem, and it's been so successful that it's seemingly dragging along every other Resi game with it.
That's certainly true in the UK; the latest physical retail charts have come in, and the top 10 includes five Resident Evil games across all platforms.
This month, unleash brutal finishers in the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1, swing through Marvel’s New York skyline as the iconic web-slinger in Marvel’s Spider-Man, or gear up to repel swarming alien forces in Earth Defense Force 6. All these titles and more are available in August’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. That includes Sword of the Sea, which releases day one into Game Catalog. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis bring retro survival horror to PlayStation Plus Premium. All titles will be available to play on August 19*.
I love how you play the game 4 times, twice with each character, and each time you see more of the story. MR. X scared the crap out of me the first time He attacked because that didnt happen on the first playthrough.
This game is amazing and I would like a new RE to recapture the greatness of the series past(even though RE5 was fun).
Playing through this for the first time on PS3, and I must say I'm really impressed. RE4 is my favorite, but RE2 is just loads of scary. Atmosphere, unexpected moments, and the basic need of survival are what make this game shine. Playing through the game twice as each character is, to me, what RE has always been about.
Bravo, well written article.
Something different to read about in N4G other than "X console fails..." or "x game sales fail" or "random repeated top 10 whatever list"... :p
Anyway, RE2 (and of course the original RE) is/are still important games in history. I still have them on my PSP/PS3 and they play just as good as ever.
I agree with the author that the attention to detail both in the backgrounds and overall atmosphere are top-notch.
They really have to remake RE2 and RE3 and bring them to PS3 (along with REmake HD)! :)