Leon S. Kennedy
A rookie police officer who arrives in Raccoon City on his first day and becomes one of the game's two protagonists.
How it plays
How does Resident Evil 2 play?
Players explore fixed-camera environments from a third-person perspective, searching rooms for keys, weapons, ammunition, healing items, and documents. Zombies and other creatures create pressure while limited inventory space and ammunition encourage careful decisions.
Leon and Claire follow separate scenarios with different weapons, allies, and events. Puzzles open new routes, typewriters provide saving, and scenario progression reveals the outbreak's history through scripted encounters and files.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Resident Evil 2?
Conserve ammunition by avoiding unnecessary fights, especially against ordinary zombies in rooms you do not need to revisit. Check bodies carefully before moving through narrow passages.
Keep at least one healing item and leave space for quest items. Read files for clues, combine herbs when appropriate, and use item boxes to organize supplies between areas. Explore both scenarios to understand the linked story and alternate events.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Claire Redfield
Chris Redfield's sister, who enters Raccoon City while searching for him and becomes the other protagonist.
Ada Wong
A mysterious woman whose mission brings her into contact with Leon during the police-station investigation.
Sherry Birkin
A young girl caught in the outbreak and protected by Claire.
William Birkin
A scientist whose work on the G-virus transforms him into a recurring monster.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockCompleting the game unlocks additional scenarios and ending variations depending on the chosen character and playthrough order.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save ammunition for unavoidable enemies and bosses.
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Examine key items when stuck; some reveal their use or a hidden switch.
- 3
Use the map to identify unexplored rooms and items left behind.
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