The game uses fixed camera angles and pre-rendered environments as players explore police station, sewers, and laboratory areas while collecting keys, items, and clues to advance the story. Combat centers on pistols, shotguns, and other firearms against zombies and mutated creatures, with ammunition and healing items in short supply. The A/B scenario system lets players experience different events, routes, and endings through each character's campaign.
Resident Evil 2
Nintendo 64Controls
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Game-specific controls
Gameplay
Characters
Leon S. Kennedy
A rookie police officer trying to survive the outbreak and uncover the truth.
Claire Redfield
A determined young woman searching for her missing brother Chris.
Ada Wong
A mysterious woman whose actions become entangled with Leon's journey.
Sherry Birkin
The daughter of William and Annette Birkin and a key figure in the story.
Strategy
Conserve ammunition whenever possible and avoid unnecessary fights by slipping past normal zombies. Keep your inventory organized around save rooms and item boxes, and use key items quickly so slots stay open. Stay at long range against Lickers and Tyrant-type enemies, and learn enemy placements so you can move safely through narrow corridors.
Cheats
Extra mode unlock after clearing the game
Finishing the main campaign can unlock bonus weapons, extra scenarios, or mini-modes depending on the version and rank.
Clear both A and B scenarios
Completing both character routes provides the full story and all endings.
Tips
Tips and tricks
- After a window crash, expect new enemies to appear in that area.
- Use stronger weapons in tight hallways to control space quickly.
- Check your route before pushing crates or combining items.
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