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About the Game
Capcom's rebuilt survival horror classic, set in a zombie-ravaged Raccoon City with a modernized over-the-shoulder view.
Resident Evil 2 is a single-player survival horror action game and a remake of the 1998 original, rebuilt on Capcom's proprietary RE Engine. You step into the shoes of rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, two characters caught in a zombie outbreak that tears through Raccoon City in September 1998. Their stories run on separate paths, so you can watch the same disaster unfold from two very different positions.
The core loop combines combat, exploration, and puzzle solving. You fight your way through undead enemies, search the dark corridors of the Raccoon City Police Department, and collect and use items to keep going through a long fight for survival. Puzzles and exploration open up new areas as you move through the building, so progress depends as much on careful thinking as on quick reactions.
The setting is Raccoon City, and most of the tension comes from the police station itself. Realistic visuals and lighting from the RE Engine give its halls a tense atmosphere, while immersive sound design adds to the feeling of being hunted. Enemies are rendered with realistic gore and show visible damage the moment they are hit, which makes every encounter feel grim.
What stands out most is how the remake modernizes the original. A new over-the-shoulder camera and updated controls refresh the classic formula while keeping the original game modes intact. Seeing one story from two perspectives gives the campaign real depth, and the grim presentation keeps the horror front and center.
Feature Highlights
- The remake runs on Capcom's proprietary RE Engine, delivering realistic visuals, strong lighting, and immersive sound design.
- A new over-the-shoulder camera and modernized controls refresh the classic survival horror formula while keeping the original game modes.
- Play the chapters of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield to see the story from two different angles.
- Gore is realistic, and enemies show visible damage in real time when they are hit.
- Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Steam Achievements, and Steam Trading Cards are all included.
- Remote Play is available on both TV and tablet, and HDR display is supported.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Fans of survival horror who want a faithful but modernized take on a beloved classic will get the most out of this game. It also suits players who enjoy item management, puzzle solving, and slow-burn tension, and it is a strong entry point for anyone curious about the Resident Evil series.
Not Recommended For
Players who dislike graphic gore should skip it, given the realistic blood effects and the adult content flag on Steam. It is also a poor fit for anyone who wants fast, arcade-style action without exploration or puzzles.
What the Steam Reviews Say
Resident Evil 2 holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with 97% of its reviews being positive across hundreds of thousands of reviews. That combination of a top-tier label, a very high positive share, and a huge review pool suggests the game consistently satisfies the people who play it.
Steam labels are based on the percentage of positive reviews and the total number of reviews, so a label like this means the vast majority of a very large sample agree. Keep in mind that review sentiment reflects general player opinion rather than a guarantee for your own taste, and the rating says nothing about whether the gore level suits you personally.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | NT$1,190 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | NT$238 | -80% |
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. The current price is NT$ 1190 with no discount applied, which is also the highest price we have recorded. Our lowest recorded price is NT$ 238, set on June 18, 2026, and the deepest discount we have logged is 80%.
The game is discounted often, so waiting for a sale is a realistic strategy. We have not recorded any free-to-keep promotion for Resident Evil 2, so it should not be expected to show up for free.
Our price record is still short, so the verdict here is tentative. At the current NT$ 1190, this is not a good moment to buy compared with the sale prices we have seen, and waiting for a discount is the better choice for most readers.
Analysis written 11/4/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Sign in to Steam on the website or in the desktop client before you start.
- Open the Resident Evil 2 store page and check the current Taiwan price of NT$ 1190.
- If you want to buy it now, add it to your cart and complete checkout with your preferred payment method.
- If you would rather wait, click Add to Wishlist on the store page instead.
- Turn on Steam's wishlist sale notifications so you hear about discounts as soon as they start.
- Check back here for the price trend before you decide.
Things to Know
Traditional Chinese is supported for on-screen text, while English is supported with full audio. Resident Evil 2 is flagged as adult content on Steam and features graphic gore and horror, so check the content before playing. Prices shown here are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before you buy.
