Resident Evil 4 vs Resident Evil 2
The short answer
Resident Evil 4 Remake is the better action game; Resident Evil 2 Remake is the better horror game. RE4 is confident, generous with ammo and built around crowd control. RE2 is claustrophobic, resource-starved and has Mr X following you through the police station.
What they have in common
Same studio, same remake engine, same over-the-shoulder combat with satisfying, deliberate aiming.
Pick Resident Evil 4 if you want action.
The parry knife, the crowd fights and the sheer pace make it the most purely enjoyable of the two. It is also the better first Resident Evil.
Pick Resident Evil 2 if you want to be frightened.
The police station is one of the best level designs in games, the two scenarios give it real replay value, and the tension never lets up.
Games like Resident Evil 2 →Frequently asked questions
Should I play Resident Evil 4 or Resident Evil 2?
Resident Evil 4 Remake is the better action game; Resident Evil 2 Remake is the better horror game. RE4 is confident, generous with ammo and built around crowd control. RE2 is claustrophobic, resource-starved and has Mr X following you through the police station.
What do Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 2 have in common?
Same studio, same remake engine, same over-the-shoulder combat with satisfying, deliberate aiming.
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