Resident Evil 2 is not a simple re-release, but a complete remake based on the original from 1998. Using the powerful RE Engine, the game offers photorealistic environments and impressive lighting that highlights every dark corner of the Police Department (RPD). The experience has been upgraded with 4K resolution and faster loading times, making exploration of the menacing corridors of Raccoon City more immersive than ever.

Players have the opportunity to experience the story from two different perspectives. Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield each have their own unique campaigns, with distinct paths, characters, and enemies. This dual narrative allows players to see the full extent of the destruction and uncover all the secrets hidden behind the terrifying attack on the city, offering great length and replay value.

The new approach with the over-the-shoulder camera and the modernized controls offer a more direct and claustrophobic sense of horror. Unlike the static cameras of the past, the player now has full control of their viewpoint, making encounters with the living dead even more personal and terrifying. The control on your 55" screen is smooth, allowing for precision in your movements during frantic battles.

The enemies in Resident Evil 2 have been redesigned with realistic blood fluid effects and react in real time to your bullets. Each hit causes visible damage, making the player feel the impact of every shot. Ammunition management is critical, as the undead are extremely resilient and can resurrect where you least expect it, enhancing the sense of constant threat and authentic survival horror.

Surviving in Raccoon City requires more than just good aim. Players must solve complex puzzles to gain access to new areas and carefully collect items that will help them progress. Managing the limited inventory space is a constant challenge, forcing you to make tough decisions about what to keep and what to leave behind, reminiscent of the classic mechanics from 1998.

Whether you play on a large home cinema or a 27" gaming monitor, the sound design and graphics of Resident Evil 2 will keep you on the edge of your seat. The 3D audio of the PS5 lets you hear the shuffling of zombie feet behind doors or the heavy footsteps of Mr. X relentlessly pursuing you. It is an audiovisual feast of horror that honors memories of the past while setting new standards for the future.