Leon S. Kennedy
A rookie police officer beginning his first day in Raccoon City during the outbreak.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Stick | Move the character |
|---|---|
A | Confirm, interact, or pick up an item |
B | Run or cancel |
Z | Ready or aim the equipped weapon |
R | Display the map |
Control notes
The Nintendo 64 version supports the standard N64 controller.
Some actions depend on the equipped weapon or current context.
How it plays
How does Resident Evil 2 play?
The player explores police stations, laboratories, sewers, and other locations from fixed camera angles. The main objectives are to find keys and tools, solve environmental puzzles, manage limited ammunition, and reach an escape route.
Leon and Claire each have a primary scenario, followed by a linked second scenario. Their campaigns contain different weapons, story scenes, supporting characters, and routes. Saving uses typewriters and ink ribbons, while the inventory imposes strict space limits.
Combat relies on positioning, aiming, conserving ammunition, and choosing when to flee. The game progresses through locked areas, puzzle solutions, boss encounters, and scripted discoveries.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Resident Evil 2?
Conserve ammunition by avoiding isolated zombies when the route allows it. Search every room carefully, but leave unnecessary items in storage boxes to preserve inventory space.
Combine herbs and ammunition only when useful, and keep at least one healing item before major exploration sections. Learn enemy positioning and use narrow corridors carefully, since turning around can be difficult.
Use the scenario order deliberately: completing one character's first scenario unlocks the corresponding second scenario for the other character.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Claire Redfield
A civilian searching Raccoon City for her missing brother, Chris.
Ada Wong
A mysterious operative whose goals are connected to the G-virus.
Sherry Birkin
A young girl caught in the outbreak and protected by Claire.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Extra mode unlock after clearing the gameFinishing the main campaign can unlock bonus weapons, extra scenarios, or mini-modes depending on the version and rank.
Clear both A and B scenariosCompleting both character routes provides the full story and all endings.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Check maps for unexplored rooms and item locations.
- 2
Use defensive positioning near doors and corners.
- 3
Save ink ribbons for meaningful progress rather than every room.
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