Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 remake arrives on Game Pass and offers the opportunity to play it again

Resident Evil 2 was a masterpiece when it was originally released on the original PlayStation more than 25 years ago, and it was a masterpiece when it was magnificently re-released in 2019. Capcom’s remake is now available on Xbox Game Pass for the first time and is one of the easiest recommendations I can give. It sets the standard for a modern remake of a groundbreaking video game and helped inspire last year’s similarly great games Empty room New edition.

For those who dislike horror, Resident Evil 2 is not for the faint of heart. The remake is bloody and bloody. The game is full of shocking moments and well-deserved jump scares. The realistic shadow cast by a character’s flashlight has frightened me more times than I’d like to admit. But as far as zombie games go, Resident Evil 2 is incredibly fun, with clever puzzles to solve and a satisfying, only slightly cheesy story.

But don’t just play Resident Evil 2 Remake to perfection; I recommend playing it through to the end again. And again. And then five more times. Resident Evil 2 It’s worth figuratively replaying until all the flesh is cleansed from the bone, as subsequent playthroughs offer new challenges, powerful unlockables, and new perspectives on how to survive Capcom’s brand of horror.

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Resident Evil 2 Due to its structure, multiple playthroughs are required. Players have the option of starting the game as either Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield and then, after they succeed, playing through a more condensed version of the story as the other character. These “Second Run” playthroughs allow you to visit new areas, meet different characters, and fill in gaps in the game’s story.

After beating the game at least once, I suggest the following: Complete it again in under three and a half hours to achieve an S rank and unlock a weapon that gives you infinite ammo. Then take Resident Evil 2 for another round, this time without the tension of ammo shortages and with a new familiarity with the game’s map and puzzles.

When I revisited the game this week, I settled in with my Samurai Edge pistol – the one with endless bullets -, an unbreakable knife, and Polygon’s Guide to Puzzles and Safe Combinations to complete an S+-ranked run RE2 in hardcore mode. This means I can only save the game three times in total and it’s much harder to take out enemies.

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But despite the excitement that comes with playing on a higher difficulty level, you have to play the game in hour-long stretches between save rounds RE2 in something more akin to a roguelike. I see how far I can make it, in this now familiar place, before I have to save again (or die trying). I’m still working my way through to secure the platinum trophy and am looking forward to another playthrough when I’m done (next I’ll go for the “A Small Carbon Footprint” challenge, which requires less overall more than 14,000 steps).

It might be a strange taste of comfort food when you play through a scary game over and over again. It’s like a repeat on Saturday afternoon The Shawshank Redemption or The Hunt for Red October on TBS; I know the beats, I’m still fascinated by the deaths and the drama, but I walk away satisfied and excited to revisit it later.

When you are ready Resident Evil 2From a story and replay perspective, there’s more. For another replayable, shorter but more challenging experience, there are multiple Survivors modes. It’s also worth playing, if only to experience the thrill of fighting zombies as a big block of tofu.