Resident Evil 2 on Switch 2 Is My New Favorite Way to Play Capcom’s Horror Masterpiece
Capcom’s *Resident Evil 2* remake runs impressively on Switch 2, and its handheld screen makes the horror easier for this reviewer to handle. The port’s smooth performance, strong visuals and HDR support offer a compelling way to play the survival horror game.
The story follows Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they try to escape zombie-filled Raccoon City, with scarce supplies, puzzles and the relentless Mr X sustaining the tension. The reviewer says the Switch 2 version looks sharp in handheld mode, with stable frame rates and lighting that benefits from HDR; handheld shadows are slightly blurrier, but the difference is subtle.
- The Switch 2 port looks sharp and runs smoothly.
- HDR gives the game’s lighting extra impact.
- A smaller screen makes the scares easier for the reviewer.
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Resident Evil 2 is a survival horror game made by Capcom, a Japanese video game company. Its remake retells the story of Leon Kennedy, a new police officer, and Claire Redfield, a young woman searching for her brother, as they try to escape Raccoon City during a zombie outbreak.
Players explore the city, solve puzzles and manage limited supplies while facing dangerous creatures, including the pursuing figure known as Mr X. The game is available on several platforms, and the Switch 2 version can be played on a television or its built-in handheld screen.