Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - Episode One

Overview

Revelations 2: Episode 1 is let down by dull environments and creature design, but a terrific co-op mode, intriguing story, and replayable Raid Mode balances out its flaws. Not quite a headshot, then; but it’s left a bloody impression on me nonetheless.

-- As reviewed by IGN

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

6
Average:

4
Bad:

1

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Last revision on January 22, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Tense moments draw you into the game's sinister atmosphere
More old-school Resi feel
Excellent co-op

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor writing pulls you out of the moment at hand
No online play
Predictable enemies

Expert reviews and ratings

If there's one thing that's clear about Resident Evil 2, it's that it's a labour of love. Not the kind of obsessive love that results in remakes unchanged apart from graphics, but instead a love that wants to see this classic reborn at its absolute best...

By techadvisor.co.uk on January 22, 2019

Resident Evil has been the pinnacle in survival horror dating back to its initial release in the mid-'90s, but slowly shifted gears with each subsequent release, becoming more action oriented and less about survival. This departure caused much ire from...

By nintendoworldreport.com on November 28, 2017

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 offers an interesting campaign in a unique format, cleverly promoting switching between four diverse...

By New Game Network on August 04, 2015

Capcom has got something here, something that is worth looking into. While not exactly brilliant by any means, Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is a fun game to play and can be turned into something great if Capcom aims a little higher next time. I love the...

By GamingShogun on May 19, 2015

Resident Evil Revelations 2 has some flaws, but it recaptures some of the magic lost since the heydays of the series. It fosters a great survival-horror/action balance with excellent monster design, foreboding atmosphere, an imposing setting, and...

By Gaming Illustrated on April 02, 2015

Resident Evil: Revelations 2's two teams of complementary characters make this a fantastic cooperative experience, whether you're playing through the story or the ever-engrossing Raid...

By Games Radar on March 17, 2015

It’s just too bad that Moira’s artificial intelligence isn’t all that reliable and there’s a lack of online cooperative play at launch. Regardless, the first episode of Resident Evil Revelations 2 is off to a solid start, but Capcom has a ways to go before convincing players that this is a good direction for the series.

By HardcoreGamer on February 26, 2015

The locations could be more attractive, and the game as a whole could be a bit more polished, but this opener has all the right hooks for hardcore fans and more casual players, and shows new signs of vitality in the once-great horror franchise.

By TrustedReviews on February 25, 2015

Though you have to wade through mediocre puzzles and endure cringe-worthy dialogue and references to past games, episode one successfully entices you to look forward to the next episode. Just before you feel like its antics are wearing you down, it commands your attention by redeeming itself during the second half, just before sealing the deal with an impactful cliffhanger.

By GameSpot on February 24, 2015

By IGN on February 24, 2015

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