Resident Evil 2 - Xbox One

Resident Evil 2 was the first zombie game I've ever played in my life, completely introduced me to survival and zombie-esque horror which has become a long-time favorite of mine. I'm not big on many video games, but Resident Evil has always been a beloved series in my book. It lost its touch over the years, Resident Evil 4 was the last memorable experience for me, and Capcon redeemed itself by bringing back it's true roots with Resident Evil 7.This remake is one of the best games I have ever played, I'm certain it will remain a classic for generations. I'm so grateful to Capcom for reinstating the series to make these beautifully mastered remakes so the new generation can get into the Resident Evil series. Many people confuse the movies for the games, though of course, they have no idea that the games are the true source material and that the movies did not do them justice. This has made it easier to get my fellow gamer friends who didn't play RE2 in 1998 to get into the series, and they're loving it. The game is chilling, sticks to the formula of RE2 original perfectly, the representation of all the games original elements are outstanding, and the classic soundtrack DLC (though you have to pay $2 for it, it's so worth it) throws me back into 1998 nostalgia.You will not be disappointed with this game. Capcom outdid themselves, I'm patiently waiting for Resident Evil 3 Nemesis to now be remade in honor of how much of a success this gem is. Hands down, one of the best zombie games of all time and remakes that masters aesthetics, tension, fear, and experience for survival horror fans. It relies on being analytical, resourceful, and carefully calculating with how you take to go from point A to B the entire game. Keeps you on your toes, the individual storylines for Leon/Claire with the zapping system is cherished from the original, and Capcom threw in extras above the surprises that were included in the original RE2 PlayStation version.If you're interested in giving Resident Evil a shot or want to try out a new challenging zombie/survival horror game, pick up this game.

The producers and directors sure listened to the fan audience because it is beyond incredible. The engine used for Resident Evil 7 loooks amazing, the graphics are clead and each detail is enhanced. The story sticks close to the source material as you can play Leon and Claire, and later Hunk. My only regret is not pre-ordering it to obtain the custom S.T.A.R.S handguns. Like all remakes, there are a few changes throughout the game such as the first time Leon and Claire meet. Another is the story of Ada Wong. The new soundtrack and zombies make the game more engaging. Such as the zombies not bleeding a pool of blood after death. Headshots are more harder, l found myself shooting the head three to four times before it popped. The extra DLC that were released for free were also interesting as we get see Kendo or the mayors daughter navigate Raccoon City. Aiming is also hard as there is not assistance unless you're playing it in Easy mode. So making that headshot feels satisfying. However, the game isn't perfect, what game isn't, the running for instance, is extremely annoying. I find myself running slower than the Zombies... l know the reason why it's done that way but when am collecting all the documents or finishing the game under 2hrs (achievements), l find the running to be a hindrance. Maybe introduce sprinting like in Evil Within where stamina is tied to it and can be upgraded. As for glitches, l didn't find anything but players report Mr X appearing twice or zombies becoming temporary immortal. I really hope they work on the Resident Evil 3 because l won't make the same mistake.

If you're in your 30's like I am, chances are you grew up playing the old Resident Evil games. They were amazing at the time, but if you try to play them nowadays, whoa boy...you're in for some struggles. It's not that they are bad, it's just that modern gaming has improved upon some of the 3D mechanics that these early games just didn't have a grasp on yet. So, when I read that Resident Evil 2 was being remade, my first question was, "what about the controls?" Suffice to say, I wasn't disappointed because the controls and overall gameplay has been completed revamped. Below is a quick bulleted review of the PROS and CONS of this release...PROS:- Incredible graphics. Totally overhauled (obviously since it's re-creating a PS1 game) and it looks beautiful.- Movement has been modernized. Gone are the tank controls of yesteryear, instead replaced with modern controls.- Immersive story with new cutscenes and a more believable tale with less hamfisted dialogue.- Like playing the original all over again, but for the very first time.CONS- This game is tough. It's the same game as before with the stalking enemies and the overall lack of ammo. Thankfully, there are difficulty levels.- Obtuse puzzles. This isn't really a pro or a con, but if you're not familiar with these types of games, you might need to utilize a guide.Overall - highly recommended and will probably be on some peoples Game of the Year Lists for 2019. If you've been itching for a new survival horror game, think about picking it up!

I don't get to play video games that often these days. I am absolutely floored by how well this game was made and plays. This is one of my favorite games in the last 15 years and I have played through it 5 times already. The bonus missions are a blast to replay. The combat is challenging at first and you are not given much ammunition or weapons to start off with. It's challenging to the core. But once you've established the game and figured it out, the challenges are exhilarating and I've had more fun with this than I've had in years. The characters are flawless and the voice acting is so emotional and personal. Well done to everyone involved in this remake.

Completely happy