Summary
- Different bite mark positions on zombies in Resident Evil 2 distinguish unique infection sites, impressing fans due to the high level of attention to detail.
- Considering that most players avoid getting close to the undead in Capcom's classic survival horror title, it's impressive that the developer went to the effort of including such a small touch.
Fans have pointed out that bite marks have distinct sites for each zombie in Resident Evil 2 (2019). Various elements distinguish enemies in Resident Evil games - for instance, some prefer the zombies in Resident Evil 2 because their bodies stay around longer than the enemies in other games like Resident Evil Village, as that title's Lycans disappear quickly after a fight. Approaches like this can help players notice tiny details like the aforementioned bite marks.
Many are still guessing what's coming next for the Resident Evil series. With Resident Evil 7 offering the Mold, and the more recent Resident Evil Village introducing Lycan enemies, the franchise could either pull from its expansive pool of existing monsters or bring in new ideas. In addition, it could be interesting for many players to see what details stick out the most for the upcoming game's enemies.
Every Resident Evil Protagonist's Status Ahead of RE9
It's been heavily rumored that Resident Evil 9 will feature at least one legacy character, and fans might want a recap of when everyone was last seen.
Devoted Resident Evil 2 fans have taken another look at the 2019 remake, pointing out that the zombies in this title all have distinct marks indicating their infection site. Character models and gameplay screenshots both show off this detail, with police officers and civilians bearing varied versions of the bite. It's evident that most of the zombies in Resident Evil 2 appear to have gone for the neck with their victims. In comparison to the rest of the rot on these characters, the bite is often more isolated and messy, showing signs of a struggle. For police officers, the bite is generally higher up on their bodies, showing that their protective clothing was otherwise quite effective.
Gamers have noted their awe at details like this in Resident Evil 2. Despite being a title made for last-gen hardware, and newer titles like Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Resident Evil Village being able to take full advantage of modern consoles, Resident Evil 2 remains impressive, with touches like the bite marks being a clear example of Capcom's technical prowess. Fans in the comments can be seen expressing gratitude at details like this even existing in the first place. After all, with most of the game's zombies are already quite disfigured and players are just trying to get away from them, it's unlikely they'd take a lot of time to notice these details.
Interesting aspects like the bite marks in Resident Evil 2 add to the increasing expectations for the next Resident Evil game. Although there's little official info available about the series' future, it's clear that fans will be expecting the next Resident Evil game to be an ambitious release that pushes the series forward. It's unclear what the enemies in Resident Evil 9 will be, but fan response to this Resident Evil 2 detail suggests that many will be hoping the new foes are similarly detailed.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
WHERE TO PLAY
The genre-defining masterpiece Resident Evil 2 returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. Using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, heart-pounding immersive audio, a new over-the-shoulder camera, and modernized controls on top of gameplay modes from the original game.
In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in players hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city. Will they make it out alive?
- Engine
- RE Engine
- Franchise
- Resident Evil
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Horror
- How Long To Beat
- 9 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 23 GB (January 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
