Parent Game: Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2

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Summary

Resident Evil 2, known in Japan as biohazard 2, is a sequel to the first Resident Evil title. It was originally released in 1998 for the Playstation - however as of 2016, a remake is the in works for XB1, PS4 and PC. Set in Raccoon City, you take on the role of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as you try to escape the city, which has come under a zombie virus thanks to Umbrella Corporation. The gameplay of Resident Evil 2 focuses on a combination of puzzle solving and combat.

Storyline

The game is set on September 29, 1998. Zombies have infested Raccoon City. A biological weapon known as the T-Virus was released into the sewer system. Rats then spread the virus to the city's population. Two people make their way to Raccoon City: Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie police officer on his first day on the job, and Claire Redfield, a college student looking for her brother. Leon and Claire quickly find themselves fighting for their lives against hordes of creatures in their search for survival.


Game Information
Release Date December 31, 1998
Publisher Tiger Electronics
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Side view
Genres Arcade
Themes Action
Platforms Handheld Electronic LCD