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Several staples from earlier games are here, but take on new and different roles. Not only that, but the game mechanics are significantly different now - Resident Evil 2 feels closer to Resident Evil 4 mechanically (although character movement is more fluid). But there are so many new twists and turns the Raccoon City Policy Department of 2019 is definitely not the same one you remember from 1998. There’s plenty of familiarity here the setting is largely the same, and original characters return (although typically in surprising new ways and sporting much improved designs). Thankfully, Capcom clearly understands this, as Resident Evil 2 taps into our collective memories like an experienced puppeteer gleefully manipulating our strings. If you played and loved the original 1998 PlayStation release, then chances are you’re coming to this new version with a strong dose of nostalgia. This isn’t just a prettier Resident Evil 2, it’s a totally new interpretation of the Capcom classic.
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Here’s a game that has been completely redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up for modern audiences. It’s no secret that this is a truly masterful remake - in fact, I’d argue that it pushes at the very limits of what we’ve come to expect from remakes. Although January isn’t yet over at the time of writing this, I think I can safely say that we already have our first “Game of the Year” contender in Resident Evil 2.