Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2 is an action game for Android devices, set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The game features chilling visuals that create a highly immersive experience, delivering a visceral, hyper-realistic encounter with the undead—complete with intense, gory effects. It faithfully preserves the classic gameplay of the original Resident Evil series: players must scavenge for items, solve puzzles, and unlock new areas. Perfectly blending horror elements, the game challenges players with a single, critical objective: to stop the spread of the virus.

Game guide

Don’t waste your ammo, and think about if you really need to kill that zombie

Yes, it sounds obvious but it’s easy to get carried away with a stubborn corpse and blow all your ammo trying  for that headshot. The thing is, some zombies can take a ton of bullets to down and still get up a few minutes later. Always think about whether you actually need to engage anything. Even faster moving enemies like Lickers are best avoided if you don’t really need to be where they are. Rule of thumb: only pull the trigger if you’re cornered or need to do something where there are bad things around. That way you'll keep the ammo in the best Resident Evil 2 guns for when you really need it.

Go for the legs

Remember how zombie lore always tells you to go for the head? Yeah, Resident Evil 2 Remake didn’t get that memo and its undead can take so, so many headshots. You’re far better off kneecapping them. If you’re quick, one shot will buy you the time to nip past as they recoil, and if you like you can blast a leg off completely. It won’t kill them but a one legged zombie crawling along the floor will take a lot longer to catch you. 

If you down a zombie, slash it on the ground

If you have a knife on you, always take the opportunity to get a few blows in on a floored zombie. You might have to flail a bit but if you’re quick you can finish it off completely without wasting a bullet. Worst case scenario you’ll take a limb off making slightly less dangerous or slower, or just add some damage without wasting any ammo. Whatever you do however, don’t attack a zombie that’s just lying there - if it hasn’t moved it probably won’t unless you provoke it, so don’t. 

Features

A Reimagined Horror Classic – Rebuilt from the ground up based on the 1998 original, offering a deeper, more immersive narrative experience.

A Fresh Perspective – An all-new over-the-shoulder camera angle and updated control scheme revitalize the survival horror experience, while still allowing players to revisit the gameplay style of the original.

Bone-Chilling, Photorealistic Visuals – Powered by Capcom’s proprietary "RE Engine," the game features stunning, lifelike visuals and exceptional lighting effects that pull players directly into the tense, terrifying atmosphere of the Raccoon City Police Department.

Face Grotesque Enemies – Zombies are brought to life with visceral, realistic gore effects; they react in real-time to damage, showing visible wounds as they are attacked.

Signature Resident Evil Gameplay – Engage in intense combat, navigate treacherous, dark corridors, collect and utilize various items, solve puzzles, and unlock new areas as you fight to survive.

Rediscover Two Iconic Protagonists – Play as Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie officer on his first day at the police station, or Claire Redfield, a college student searching for her brother amidst a zombie outbreak. Experience the full story from both perspectives by completing each character’s unique campaign.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros

Excellent blend of action and horror

Simple yet gripping story

Challenging but not frustrating

Cons

Graphics no longer hold well today

Annoying QTE segments

User comments

I’m a big fan of the entire Resident Evil 2 series, including this mobile game. It’s quite time-consuming—perfect for a "laid-back" gaming experience when you have some spare time. Could the developers consider adding more characters, like Ashley or Rebecca? Also, would it be possible to extend the duration of in-game events? I really hope this game stays up and running; I’d hate to lose my save data if the game were to be taken offline. Keep up the good work, devs—please keep improving it!

It’s quite fun, though it’s a real hassle that WeChat isn’t supported for payments. Also, does anyone know if new characters will be added later? I’m worried that if I use my "flare" items now, I won’t have any left when new characters are eventually released.

This *Resident Evil* game feels a bit different from the one we used to play on the PS1, but it does share some similarities—it really feels like a proper game now. Having all the characters included makes it a lot of fun!

Summarize

Resident Evil 2 is a new game in the famous Resident Evil saga that unveils a careful reinterpretation of the iconic zombie universe on your smartphone. By coming up with your own strategies in real time, this title allows you to form units of survivors as you try to stop the relentless spread of a lethal infection.