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Resident Evil 2- Best in the series?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: December 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Resident Evil 2 is everything a great sequal should be: More zombies, tougher bosses, and a more in depth storyline. Except for Code: Veronica this is arguably the best Resident Evil game on the Dreamcast. The higher resolution only serves to make a great game better, the additions to the VMU are very conveniant for knowing what health level you are at and how much ammo is left. The storyline is far better than game 1. Claire Redfield, sister of Chris from the first game, is visiting Raccoon city from out of town when she comes in contact with the victims of Umbrella Corp.s "T-Virus" which turns the carriers into flesh eating zombies. Originally The virus was concentrated only on one lab but it has now spread throughout the town. It is up to you to save the town and live through the expierience. Sound good? If not get this game anyway, this is not to be missed!

Relive the terror....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 12
Date: December 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Fans of Resident Evil rejoice! We now have a new edition to the Dreamcast line up. Resident Evil 2 for DC is cleaner and sharper than it was on Playstation, and the perks on the VMU are nice. Sure, it isn't likely that in a police station there will be elaborate statues which hold secret keys and golden plates which act as activators. Just roll your eyes occasionally, and make note of all it does have going for it. The tone is disturbing, almost too disturbing. Perfectly keyed music, dog howling, the traditional zombies, some with a bit of a kick to 'em. An evolving and involving storyline. Finally, a worthwhile sequel, and they just keep getting better and better. Players must keep in mind tho that it's no Code Veronica. The graphics weren't engineered for DC, but for Playstation, and even tho it's been reformatted, this game did originate in 1998. Sure, you may have played it on Playstation, but it's been a couple of years. Enjoy the enhancement of Dreamcast play and reimmerse yourself in the world of survival horror. And for those of you visiting Racoon City for the first time.... good luck! ((imagine evil, wicked laughter here))

Beautiful Storytelling

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: March 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have played all three console editions of this game. The first I played was the Playstation version and although I liked the cinematics, I could not get past the controls to save my life. Second, I got the N64 edition, which offered, in addition to all the cinematics, a 3rd person control system that made navigation much smoother than the PS edition. So, when I heard of the Dreamcast edition, I immediately went out and bought it right away. It unfortunately lacked the 3rd person controller option of the N64 edition (but the 1st person controls were drastically improved to the point where one wouldn't spend four or five minutes getting your character to turn a corner). But in spite of that, it had all the great storytelling elements and in-game graphics from the N64 version (w/expansion pak) and the FMV cinematics quality of the PS version (not to mention sound). But actually, that's my only complaint about the DC version, the cinematics are...well...just too good! For the N64 version, the cinematics were reduced graphically (and cropped top and bottom to simulate a letterboxed look) and the sound was a tad tinny, but there was something really visually spectacular about the blurred, Matrix-like frame-rate (case-in-point: First appearance of the 'Licker') and the cropping (case-in-point: Claire's entrance into the diner in which a close-up of her face--in the N64 version--shows only her eyes, whereas the DC and PS versions show her full-face, even the lousy dubbing of her line, "Hello?"). But, all things considered, this is easily one of Capcom's best games, and easily the best multi-console translation of a Capcom game. Truly suspenseful, awfully tear-jerking (who doesn't become overwhelmed with feelings of desperation as they see Claire, cradling the lifeless body of Sherry Birkin in her arms, walking away from the train after she has just discovered Umbrella's underground lab! A great game in any form! We love you, Capcom!

cool game !!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

super games (RE3),(RECV).Im fan this games.

RESIDENT EVIL 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Man, this game is hot! I simply love playing this game over and over. Even though I know where everything is in the game, I still find myself playing this game. For me, there is still some of Resident Evil: Director's Cut and Resident Evil 3: Nemisis that I want to finish. The graphics are amazing. People think these graphics are lousy, "you guys are idiots", line from Resident Evil: Director's Cut. Dreamcast, I admid, could have made an entire full production on making RE2 look like probably better than Resident Evil: Code: Veronica. Instead they gave us a cleaned up Sony Playstation version, which is way too cool for words. Added to the game, Dreamcast included 3 more modes of gameplay such as "nightmare" other than the standard modes. Awesome...in word amazing. The battle mode kicks [...]. Also in battle mode there's a Chris Redfield. The concept of the game is quite beautiful in everyway. The sense of characterism development as well as story development is apparent in all Resident Evil games, (mostly this one). All I own is a Sega Dreamcast and a Sony Playstation new model. Well simply because they both compliment eachother in the gaming industry. You can seriously tell that the level of dedication to Sony Playstation in Sega Dreamcast is obvious and way cool. [...] If you own a Dreamcast buy this game while you still can! You have to own this game. An essential buy. I mean, its way cheaper than the N64 version and the N64 version totally [...]. I can't say enough good things about this game, just buy it!

Best Resident Evil!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

It's another miracle RE from Capcom. A bunch of different things to do, and difficulty settings to help you in the game depending on your experience. I recommend to anyone who is looking for a thrill. In my opinion it's the best for it's time, better than RE 3 Nemesis by far. A must have for anyone, i give it a perfect 5.

The best RE2 port ever....besides maybe N64

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

It's kind of late for me to write this review...both the Dreamcast and the PS1 are long dead and gone. I bought this game when it 1st came out on the PS1 and just loved it. Like any other RE junky I bought every port they crapped out just because I love this game so much and any extra is worth the price. The graphics are very dated by todays standards, but they are very clean and polished, unlike the old PS1 and the very crappy GameCube port I bought for 20 dollars more. Plus there are a little bit of extras. You can view all the movies, concept art, character models, etc. Which may not be a big deal to most people, but I like that stuff and just coming off the PS1 dual shock version this blew me away. I sold my Dreamcast *sniff sniff* and my N64 so I could buy an XBOX and own all 3 of the new gen systems. I miss this port a great deal, and can't even stomach the GC one. As far as the game goes...who hasn't played this game? It is my favorate RE of all time. Though if you never played it on PS1 and are really used to these new fangled graphics of today, this game is gonna look like crap to you and won't be much of an experiance. You just had to be there back in '98 when this was state of the art...but if you are looking for the ultimate port of this game, look no further. The N64 had some extra files that are absent from this version but who cares? This is by far the best looking port besides the PC. I know this isn't much of a review, but i'm reviewing it as a port of a classic game. And this game is a classic.

how can anyone not like this game?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

simply put, this and code veronica are the best dreamcast games. i loved veronica for the challenge, but i still haven't beat it. I'm stuck at the stupid tryant on the plane part and cant figure out how to knock the eight foot tall freak off the plane! (lol) But i also liked re2 because not only is the story great, but once you beat there's a different story that you could beat again with claire or leon. How many other games have that?

Welcome To Raccoon City!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: January 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

How does wasting zombies at the turn of every corner sound? Pretty good to me! That's what you get when you purchase Resident Evil 2. For those who have played it on the Playstation, you know what this is all about. The DC has finally put out the game series to keep it competitive. You begin the game by playing as Leon, a rookie cop for the Raccoon City PD, or Claire Redfield, depending on wich disk you put in. You and Claire are split up. You must find and fight your way to the Police Station. Once you are there, the real adventure begins. Solving puzzles and of course killing a bunch of zombies! I don't want to give all the details as to what you need to do or what you encounter. It would ruin the fun for you. The "T" Virus plays an important role in the whole situation. And don't forget, pay attention to the clues and read all diaries and faxes that you find! They are very important! For those of you who have played Code Veronica on the Dreamcast, you will find some differences in this game. First the game play and control is the same. The disappointing things are the graphics are not as good as Code Veronica. Don't get me wrong, they are not bad, just not as good. That is why only 4 stars. Second, the game difficulty, I feel, is much eaiser than Code Veronica. I finished the game in about 8 hours. It took me about 36 to 40 hours to complete Code Veronica. It was a very entertaining and SCAREY 8 hours though! The best part of this game is that it leads into Code Veronica and Resident Evil 3 very well. Why was this not released first? Anyway, the bottom line is this; if you liked Code Veronica or scarey games, it is well worth the money. Otherwise keep looking.

Very good story and setting...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: February 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

even better than Code Veronica's setting and story. On the DC the graphics are upgraded and such but are kind of wierd at times, kind of Surreal almost.

Be warned, play this before Code Veronica or the less developed graphics will turn RE2 into a joke.

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