Capcom has us so spoiled that a year without Resident Evil feels strange. Almost like a wasted year. Not quite to that extent, because it’s not as if they haven’t released excellent games this year, like the fabulous remaster of Dead Rising, but it is true that it’s a saga with a pull that very few others can imitate. That’s why it’s a joy to know that the year won’t end without us having another Resident Evil. Even if it’s an older one.
Resident Evil 2 Remake will soon arrive on iOS devices. If you are not familiar with the game, it is a relatively short experience, lasting about 3 or 4 hours, where we have to investigate what has happened in the mysterious city of Raccoon City to cause a zombie invasion. All while trying to escape the place.
We say relatively brief because part of its charm is its replayability. With two selectable characters, rookie cop Leon S. Kenneby and the young motorcyclist who perhaps wasn’t just passing by? Claire Reidfield, each of them will tell half of the story. Their stories will intersect at various moments, providing details, but to fully understand the events of the game, we will need to complete it twice, once with each character.
This Resident Evil 2 Remake arrives after Resident Evil 8 came to iOS leaving a somewhat bittersweet impression. It’s not that it was a bad game or a poor adaptation, but it felt like they could have done more. And above all, they could have chosen a more suitable game to play on the phone than a game where long gaming sessions are the norm. Perhaps this Resident Evil 2 Remake fits better with the average player’s experience.
Resident Evil 2 Remake is now available for pre-order on the App Store, it will be free and will have in-game purchases. Although it does not have a specific release date, it is expected to be released sometime in the second half of December, so you should stay tuned: this trip to Raccoon City seems to be especially festive.
