Resident Evil 2

Almost everything about this game is perfect- the innovation, the expanding of characters stories and arcs, the reimagining of events that are more grounded and stremalined, etc, etc, etc. It's hard not to give this game a 10 honestly, but the only thing that's kind of missing is maybe the buildup and payoff part of the story that I felt got undercut by something just being lackluster for the scenario. Can't 100% put my finger on it, but I thin... Read More

This is a near perfect remake. I still prefer the remake of the original game to this one for one simple reason. I think the original remake goes just a step further. They added in some interesting twists that elevated it a bit. If I had to fault RE2 for anything. It's that it plays it too safe. That being said. This is a gorgeous, incredibly fun and scary game. The zombies are a blast to fight.

I've never been more than a passing appreciator of the original RESIDENT EVIL 2, and have, in fact, probably said more than once that it's a tad overrated when compared to its sharper, more focused predecessor. I'm not sure whether that was a help or a hindrance with regards to giving this remake its fair shake, but I do know that this is one hell of a game. Seems to strike the perfect balance between modern gaming QOL concessions and the survi... Read More

The new gold standard of remakes. I played the original frequently as a kid when it first came out and have strong, fond memories of it. To not only see the original spirit carried over into this remake but to supersede the original and surpass all expectations has most likely made this the homerun GOTY for me this year.