Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2 follows rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as a disastrous outbreak turns Raccoon City’s population into deadly zombies. Their central challenge is to survive the crisis and uncover what is behind the attack. The game is a rebuilt survival-horror experience centered on the two characters’ struggle in the stricken city.

Leon and Claire have separate playable campaigns, presenting the story from each character’s perspective. Leon is on his first day as a police officer, while Claire is searching for her brother during the zombie epidemic.

Gameplay and features

• Combat and enemy damage: Fight enemies including zombies, which react in real time and show visible damage. This damage system makes each bullet count during combat.
• Exploration, puzzles, and items: Explore the environment, solve puzzles to open access to areas, and collect and use items found along the way.
• Over-the-shoulder controls: Play with an over-the-shoulder camera and modernized controls, alongside gameplay modes from the original release.

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Resident Evil 2?

A disastrous outbreak transforms Raccoon City’s population into deadly zombies. Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield must survive and investigate what caused the attack.

Can you play as both Leon and Claire?

Yes. Each character has a separate playable campaign, so the story can be experienced from both perspectives.

What activities are part of the gameplay?

Players fight enemies, explore, solve puzzles to access areas, and collect and use items found in the environment.

What is different about the camera and controls?

The game uses an over-the-shoulder camera and modernized controls, while also including gameplay modes from the original release.