Leon Scot Kennedy in Resident Evil 2

I'm currently replaying Resident Evil 2. I finally shelled out $30.00 bucks for a used version a few months ago and I haven't regretted it. The high resale price on this game is a testament to it's fan base and legend.

Resident Evil 2 is nearly as fun and engaging this time around as it was years ago when I first played it. It's hard for me to quantify the amount of times I've played this game (2-2-3-6 combination for the safe, up-up-down-up-down to turn the power on in the basement, I shouldn't remember these things nearly 4 years later!) but the adrenaline rush never dissipates.

For any Leon Scott Kennedy fans who suffer the misfortune of being introduced to him through Resident Evil 4, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Resident Evil 2. The controls are unconventional and frustrating, and the graphics are dated, but there's no way you shouldn't have fun playing this video game. Of course, my opinion is heavily biased due to my emotional attachment to the game and the sentimental value it holds for me.

Reception and Legacy

Resident Evil 2 received positive scores across the board. It was a big commercial success and the PlayStation version alone has sold over 4.96 million copies since it's release, making it the best selling game in the series. It's also Capcom's second best-selling game of all time. With so many quantifiable accolades to its credit, and Resident Evil:Darkside Chronicles pending release, I'm hopeful that a remake of this successful title is either in production or will be soon.