Resident Evil 2 (1998)
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21 January 1998
Resident Evil 2 (1998) is a video game, released 21 January 1998.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Resident Evil 2 is a 1998 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation. The player controls rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who must escape Raccoon City after its citizens are transformed into zombies by a biological weapon two months after the events of the original Resident Evil. The gameplay focuses on exploration, puzzles, and combat; the main difference from its predecessor are the branching paths, with each player character having unique storylines, partners and obstacles.
How it was received
Resident Evil 2 (1998) holds a critic score of 90 out of 100. Games released in 1998 averaged 70, so it scored 20 points above the year average.
What it launched against
Resident Evil 2 (1998) launched on 21 January 1998, within three weeks of Xenogears, Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Resident Evil 2 and Sega Rally 2. It reviewed better than 2 of the 4.
Released around the same time: Xenogears, Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Resident Evil 2, Sega Rally 2.
Cheats and codes
We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Resident Evil 2 (1998) yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.
Quick answers
Resident Evil 2 (1998) — frequently asked questions
When did Resident Evil 2 (1998) come out?
Resident Evil 2 (1998) was released on 21 January 1998.