Episode 746: Resident Evil 2 vs. REsident Evil 2 (Patreon)

Happy New Year, Retronauts supporters! We don't often associate the month of January with horror but Capcom has made a habit of releasing some huge games in this period. As a matter of fact, the company launched Resident Evil 2 in January—twice.

Yes, we're talking about both landmark survival horror titles known as Resident Evil 2. I know, I know, the REmake isn't retro yet, but 2019 was seven years ago and, as I argue on the air, the new RE2 has already left a major impression on the medium in that short time.

Stuart Gipp and Brian Clark join me (Diamond Feit) in a deserted police station for a lengthy chat about the Resident Evil 2 that Capcom doesn't want you to play, how an outside expert shaped the version that Capcom does want you to play, and a refresher on how this sequel completely revamped Resident Evil's image…only to do it again!

Art by Nick Wanserski; edits by Greg Leahy

11:53 - "Resident Evil 1.5" 1996 Trailer BGM

23:11 - To Another Nightmare | Raccoon City

34:54 - The Front Hall

43:34 - Nothing More to Do Here

52:52 - Sherry's Theme

1:04:10 - "T"-B | Secure Place

1:10:06 - Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (CP System II): Guile Stage

1:19:58 - Escape from Laboratory

1:27:07 - Queen: "You're My Best Friend"

1:33:19 - 2019 Remake: The Beginning

1:45:15 - 2019 Remake: Black Impact

1:55:29 - 2019 Remake: No Time to Mourn

2:02:35 - 2019 Remake: Last Judgment

2:13:03 - Special End Title

2:22:02 - And After That...

Closing - Credit Line of Whole Staff