Both characters have unique weaponry and can access a few locations that the other cannot. That said, both character’s stories deliver a similar overarching narrative, but with a few character-specific differences. Depending on who you play as (and whether or not you’ve finished the game with the other character), the story splits occasionally. Although their motivations are often one-dimensional, they are empathetic and interesting at the same time. Like most Resident Evil narratives, the concept and characters are pretty basic. Meanwhile, Claire searches through the dangerous streets for her brother. Leon, a fresh cop on the Racoon City police force, tries to uncover the mystery behind the outbreak. Both characters arrive in Racoon City one fateful night, as the town is overrun by a zombie outbreak. Players can choose to play as either Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield. Resident Evil 2 faithfully retells the story of the original game, now with improved voice acting and cinematics. With updated controls and movement, a brand new coat of paint, and a plentiful dose of blood and gore, the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 is everything fans have wanted. Fans have been begging Capcom to release a modern remake of Resident Evil 2 for years, and now it’s finally here. The same can be said now, well over a decade after the game’s initial release. Surprisingly, Resident Evil 2 nailed the landing. As a sequel to the game that coined the term “survival horror”, there was a lot of expectation. When it comes to classic Resident Evil games, Resident Evil 2 is one of the most highly acclaimed.