PlayStation 1 · 1998
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 expands survival horror onto the streets of Raccoon City with dual Zapping scenarios for Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield.
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Resident Evil 2 expands survival horror onto the streets of Raccoon City with dual Zapping scenarios for Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield.
Raccoon City breakout and zapping scenarios
Players navigate the infected Raccoon Police Department, managing scarce ammunition, ink ribbons for manual saves, and key puzzle items. The dual Zapping system ensures that actions, item pickups, and weapon selections made in Scenario A directly alter the hazards encountered in Scenario B.
Ammunition management and decapitation aim
Conserve handgun ammo by grouping zombies together and aiming shotgun blasts directly upward at close range for instant decapitation. Save heavy magnum and grenade rounds exclusively for William Birkin and Licker encounters.
PlayStation 1 survival horror benchmark
This is the landmark 1998 PlayStation 1 release by Hideki Kamiya and Shinji Mikami, featuring pre-rendered 3D cinematic backgrounds and real-time polygon character models.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Secret Codes & Cheats
Check the edition and timing requirements before entering a code. Button names refer to the emulated controller; use your assigned keyboard or controller inputs.
Infinite Ammunition (DualShock / Western Version)
In Key Config, highlight Aim, hold R1 and press Square 10 timesPause the game, enter Options, choose Key Config, highlight the Aim setting, hold R1 and tap Square 10 times until the word "Auto" or "Manual" turns red, granting infinite ammo for all current and future weapons.
Brad Vickers Zombie & Special Locker Key
Reach R.P.D. without picking up any items on Normal difficultyBegin Scenario A on Normal mode and run past all zombies without picking up any weapons or ammo. Underneath the R.P.D. entrance tunnel, defeat Zombie Brad Vickers to collect the Special Key unlocking alternate costumes in the darkroom locker.
Unlock The 4th Survivor (HUNK)
Complete Scenario A and B with an A RankingClear both Leon A / Claire B or Claire A / Leon B in under 2 hours and 30 minutes without using first aid sprays or excessive saves to earn an A ranking and unlock HUNK’s high-difficulty survival mode.
Playing this edition
Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
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Guides for Resident Evil 2
Editorial Game Guide - Reviewed
Resident Evil 2 PS1 Guide: Police Station Survival Route
A survival-focused Resident Evil 2 route for the original PlayStation edition: manage the first police-station loop, save ammunition, organize the item box, and keep both character scenarios moving.
Read the reviewed guide