PlayStation · 1998
Resident Evil 2
A dual-scenario survival horror game set in Raccoon City, playable from the perspectives of Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield.
- Publisher
- Capcom
- Format
- CD-ROM
- Genre
- Survival horror
- Released
- 1998
01
Overview
Players alternate between two distinct scenarios, each following Leon or Claire through the Raccoon City police department. The scenarios intersect but present different routes and events. Saved progress is stored on a PlayStation memory card.
02
Why it matters
The game's dual-protagonist structure became a defining feature of the survival horror genre. It helped establish a template for multi-perspective narratives in CD-ROM-era gaming.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes separate discs for the Leon and Claire scenarios, a game manual, and a cardboard box. Specific regional editions may vary in packaging and included extras.
04
Playing it today
The game runs on original PlayStation hardware or modern emulation setups. A memory card is required to save progress.