Resident Evil 2 GameCube

In 1996, Capcom revived a near dead survival horror genre when it unleashed a surprise hit on PlayStation. That game was Resident Evil. It quickly became one of the industry's most prominent game series and, quite rightly, went on to sell millions. A sequel was inevitable, and despite a series of setbacks and re-designs, finally got its eagerly awaited release in March 1998. Again, millions of copies were sold. There have been several more survival horror outings since then, but most importantly, in agreement with a deal forged between Capcom and Nintendo, the entire series has made a second appearance on the GameCube platform. In this instance though, we take a look at the 128-bit port of the aforementioned Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 begins shortly after the events that transpired in the ill-fated mansion laboratory of its immediate predecessor. With the T-virus and all relating evidence believed to be destroyed, the remaining members of STARS (Special Tactics and Rescue Service) returned home. But as you watch the gorgeous Resident Evil 2 introduction, it is made apparent that the heroic efforts of Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers came just a little too late. The infamous Raccoon City has already fallen, its inhabitants deceased... or undead. It is here where our two unwitting protagonists, Claire and Leon, meet. Following a rather nasty car crash instigated by an unpleasant horde of zombies, Claire and Leon are left separated and must find their own way through the survival horror. Players must first choose the character they wish to play as before the game can begin. There is a different scenario for each, and although their paths are similar they will both experience terrors the other will not. Once you begin your adventure, you'll quickly realise that with respect to presentation and gameplay, Resident Evil 2 is very much like the original. The game environments are realised with a series of lush 2D backdrops creating the illusion of a sophisticated 3D game world. Charac