Resident Evil 2 is a survival horror game set during a zombie outbreak in Raccoon City, following rookie officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they fight to escape the city and its overrun police station. Ammo and healing items are scarce, forcing careful inventory management and tense encounters with the relentless Mr. X.

Players solve environmental puzzles to unlock new areas while fending off zombies and other mutated threats with a limited arsenal. Each character offers a distinct campaign with different routes and story beats, giving the game strong replay value alongside its tense, atmospheric horror.