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[adamsapple]

Arguably the best RE game before RE4 came out.

What are folks memories relating to the game here ?

For me, this is where I got introduced to the franchise. Played the original RE1 after the fact, RE2 is an amazing game and while Capcom themselves have all but abandoned the original trilogy, it's encouraging to see fan efforts like the Seamless HD project to AI enhance the backgrounds and improve FMV quality.

RE2SHDP

HD Texture packs for the classic Resident Evil games without seams!

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[ProgenitorCastle]

My favorite go-to of the fixed camera REs! Due to replay it soon

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Good old days. B scenario with the Tyrant where he isn't chasing you all the time is way scarier than the shit in the remake where you hear him constantly stomping arround. Who the fuck thought this was a good idea and scary??

 

[LostDonkey]

I've only played the 1st game, never played this one. Don't hurt me.

 

[adamsapple]

I've only played the 1st game, never played this one. Don't hurt me.

If you liked the first one, this is the same but much better. Give it a shot !

 

[tommib]

I think the original Resident Evil is miles better but that’s because I prefer haunted gothic houses. This was already too actiony for my horror taste. Remake was awesome though and we need more of that.

Resident Evil 2 has an amazing soundtrack I’ll give you that:

 

[Mr Hyde]

A classic. I remember being so hyped for this and Xenogears in 98. Resi 2 took everything good with the original and turned it up to 11. So many good scares and unexpected twists and turns. Massive in scope compared to the first game. My favorite moment is B scenario when Mr X chases after you, punching through walls and shit. Terrifying stuff. Nemesis couldn't top RE2 and I remember being disappointed by it. Luckily, the franchise bounced back with Code Veronica.

 

[DaGwaphics]

Played this on DC, a very nice game. Back when RE treated ammo like rare diamonds, you were constantly micromanaging every shot.

 

[fart town usa]

Amazing game, truly as good as people make it out to be. Flawless game in my opinion and it's just stuffed to the gills with content. 4 different scenarios, unlockables. So damn good.

I first became interested in RE from reading a GI preview for the first game, it always stuck with me but I went the N64 route. My older bro and I got a PSX shortly after RE2 released and lots of my schoolmates at 7th grade had the RE2 pre-order t-shirt, I wanted to play the games so bad.

I ended up playing RE 1996 first but then went right into RE2 afterwards, damn good times. I was playing RE2 the other night while chatting with my buddy via headset, just reliving those early days of RE with him. Those games never get old to us.

Also RIP Paul Haddad, he will always be the best iteration of Leon. I'm honestly not much of a fan of RE4 Leon, definitely don't like RE6 Leon. Dude is just an edgy anime character now. edit- that's why I'm excited for the possibility for RE4 remake. RE4 has amazing gameplay but the story is underwhelming to say the least, Leon too as a character. Just too drastic a change. Hopefully RE4 being remade will allow Leon to have a better progression as a character. RE really went off the rails from CVX onwards and I'm hoping Capcom continues to reign it in and have more grounded characters. The story itself will never be realistic but that doesn't mean we can't have characters that the player can relate to in terms of their dialogue and motivations.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

All it needs is quick turn and it's literally better than the RE2 remake. lol.

 

[Orta]

Absolutely wiped the floor with the original. I literally played it through every few days for months. Think I was able to go through it from start to finish in about 45 minutes.

 

[Cryio]

Finished RE2 for the very first time last year on Dolphin with the HD project. Had a great time. I'll never try Hard, too scared for that, lol.

Finished all 8 story permutations. What a blast.

 

[drganon]

I feel old.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

All it needs is quick turn and it's literally better than the RE2 remake. lol.

The PC version got modded to have quick turn.

 

[sinnergy]

Played the remake a bit yesterday.

 

[SEGA_2012]

I still remember the first time i played it. It was really impressive.

 

[EverydayBeast]

RE2 kept you on a short leash especially in todays open world games, the police station is great so is Leon but fans overrate it.

 

[GymWolf]

Still the best version of the game.

Only rebirth is on par.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Blow my mind when I play it in PC.

Amazing story, swap system, a mature game with gore explícit.

The Hunk CGI scene is the best of the series.

The Ost is like a Film of Terminator.

One of the Best games that i play in my life.

I play it when I was 13 years old and Sherry was my Crush... Lol

 

[bArTl3bY]

This game was my entire life for years and if I'm being honest, swaps back and forth with the original as my favorite of all time. Got a PSX for Christmas in 1997 along with RE Director's Cut and was hooked on the RE 2 demo. Begged my mom to reserve a copy at Electronics Boutique (remember those, ha) and was the first game I ever had preordered even though that wasn't really a term back then.

It's such an incredible experience through and through, soundtrack is timeless, and the remake is a damn good time as well. I was in eighth grade when it released...time sure flies, doesn't it?

 

[Beer Baelly]

I think the original Resident Evil is miles better but that’s because I prefer haunted gothic houses. This was already too actiony for my horror taste. Remake was awesome though and we need more of that.

Resident Evil 2 has an amazing soundtrack I’ll give you that:

My favorites





Remake ost is pathetic

 

[ToxicWeeb]

Arguably the best RE game before RE4 came out.

But it's better than 4, so it's arguably the best in the whole franchise.

 

[Valt7786]

The series that got me into gaming.
Remember reading the same article for RE 1 for so long before finally getting a PS1 and a copy of the RE 1 Directors cut with it. Played the utter balls out of it.
Then read every magazine i could with an RE 2 article, was so hyped for it. Got home from school and ma had picked it up for me, played all afternoon and evening, woke up super early next morning and finished Leon's A campaign before school. Good times.

 

[SpiceRacz]

I'll take the original over RE2 any day. Still a great game though.

 

[Thaedolus]

One of the games that convinced me a I needed a Playstation when I already had an N64. When I got a PSX for Christmas, I finally got to buy RE2 from a local video game shop when I was 12 and the guy behind the counter got all serious, looked me in the eye and said "I want you to wait until it's dark to play this, and turn off all the lights."

He was right!

 

[tommib]

My favorites





Remake ost is pathetic

The laboratory track is pure dark sex.

I paid 2 euros or whatever it was to add the classic soundtrack to the remake. It’s the only way to play it. The remake OST is non-existent. It’s all ambient drones with no melodies. Pathetic indeed.

 

[JimmyRustler]

I like the original better but this one is almost on the same level. Good days… Back when you didn‘t know what you’re getting into. Still remember finishing the game and then going like… what? Scenario B? Great stuff.

I dunno if I‘ll remain the avid gamer I am today forever but I will always play RE, no matter what. Best series ever.

 

[j0hnnix]

Enjoyed RE2 more than RE1, soundtrack was so good.

Anyways, Thanks for reminding me how fing old I am.

 

[adamsapple]

But it's better than 4, so it's arguably the best in the whole franchise.

 

[spookyfish]

I took some vacation time, went to my parents’ house in Texas. Woke up, went to the nearby Toys R Us, snagged a “flyer,” paid for it, then went and got it from the cage. Spent the next five days playing it over and over. Great game, and great memory.

 

[rofif]

My favorites





Remake ost is pathetic

Old capcom sound design... Even in re4 and even up to devil may cry3.
Amazing

 

[Badlucktroll]

“Didnt the release day disc have a blurb for a contest to be in the George Romero movie?

 

[TGO]

I remember getting on the bus to go to the city centre to pick my copy up from Virgin Mega Stores.
I miss those days...
And yes, I smelt the book on the way home

 

[Star-Lord]

Nothing comes close in terms of pure fear than the first encounter with a Licker. Still sends shivers down my spine to this day. The remake only made it ten times worse.

 

[Beer Baelly]

Bought the N64 version(pal) when it came out. I was 11 years old at the time and I think I picked it up by myself at the store... lol. Game was mad expansive, with today's currency over 100 euro's.

 

[ClanOfNone]

A watershed moment. I wasn't terribly impressed with RE back then, but 2 kinda blew me away. Still my favorite of the series, and yes, it's better than 4.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

Incredible game, playing these games for the first time back in the day was such an experience that I'll never forget.

Such terrifying atmosphere.

 

[amigastar]

Still have to play that RE2 Remake.
Never was really into RE back then.

 

[assurdum]

Still have to play that RE2 Remake.
Never was really into RE back then.

Do it. The best RE of the last years.

 

[ToxicWeeb]

4 is fun, but it's action schlock. 2 is the true survival horror experience.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Fondest memories...

 

[Moses85]

Thanks for the great childhood memories
Love you for this Masterpiece

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Awesome game. Makes me feel old. Well, I am old.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I think RE2 Remake is better but original has some advantages which makes it relevant still.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Original is way better than the trash dumbed down remake.

 

[tommib]

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[TheMan]

Man I remember coming home from school and my Mom had bought me this game and a strategy guide and left them on my bed for me to find.

Good memories.