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Resident Evil 2: The Ghost Survivors

Resident Evil 2: The Ghost Survivors

|Japan|Shooter, Adventure

6.1 /10

Okay

Niche

7 ratings
Time to beat
Main
1h
Main + extras
2h
Complete
4h
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Why play it

Resident Evil 2: The Ghost Survivors is a 2019 Shooter, Adventure game rated 6.1/10 from 7 ratings, with a main story of about 1h, available on PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.

The Ghost Survivors is one of the updates for 2019's Resident Evil 2. It was released for free on February 15, 2019, acting as a series of "what-if" side-stories for the characters of gunstore owner Robert Kendo, the mayor's estranged daughter Katherine Warren, a U.S.S. member codenamed Ghost, and Sheriff Daniel Cortini, exploring the various scenarios in which they survived the events of the main game.

Story and worldbuilding

The Ghost Survivors follows a non-canon storyline where each campaign is set as a "what-if" scenario. In Kendo's No Time To Mourn scenario, he is seen pointing a gun to his head in front of his deceased daughter, Emma Kendo. Before Kendo pulls the trigger, he receives a call from a friend who states he's got a helicopter and asks Kendo to come to the rendezvous point. Kendo is able to arrive at the destination, and leaves Raccoon City safely on the helicopter. In Katherine Warren's Runaway scenario, Katherine is able to fight off Brian Irons at the Director's Room and even manages to kill him. She starts making her way to the Jail at the Police Station's B1 floor, it is then revealed that her plan all along was to free Ben Bertolucci, who apparently she has an affection with. In Ghost's Forgotten Soldier scenario, it's revealed that when Ada falls down the shaft, the G-Virus sample also fell and ended up on the hands of the U.S.S. member simply known as "Ghost". With his objective now complete, Ghost sets out to leave NEST, however, upon reaching the cable car, Ada Wong appears behind him, pointing a gun to his head and taking back the sample. In Daniel Cortini's No Way Out scenario, the Sheriff is able to kill the attacking zombie at the Mizoil Gas Station, but multiple zombies start raiding the gas station and Daniel tries to survive for as long as he can. Eventually, Leon Scott Kennedy arrives at the scene and helps Daniel, the two then leave the place on Leon's car.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Okay: 6.1/10 across 7 ratings. Decent score — check if the gameplay loop clicks for you.

Play style

This is a Update leaning into Shooter, Adventure, with a main story around 1h. Check form, fantasy, and time commitment.

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WccftechNathan Birch · 17 Feb, 2019
6.5/10

The first chunk of Resident Evil 2 DLC doesn't really play to the game's strengths. Capcom's remake was all about pacing and atmosphere, while The Ghost Survivors is a simple shoot ‘em up that may be too difficult and one-note for many fans. That said, if you enjoyed Resident Evil 2's action and get a thrill from shaving seconds off your best times, The Ghost Survivors should keep you running for a while.

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The Outerhaven ProductionsKeith Mitchell · 18 Feb, 2019
8/10

For a free DLC, Resident Evil 2 Ghost Survivors isn’t bad – unless you’re not a fan timed runs and minimalist approaches. With an amazing sound direction, as well as several compelling scenarios, it’s definitely worth giving a try. Be forewarned, some of these are even more stress-inducing than the 4th survivor. My only complaint is that I wish this was story-driven. Maybe we’ll see this next time.

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SpaziogamesValthiel · 17 Feb, 2019
7.5/10

The Ghost Survivors is a good and free downloadable content and it's even better than most of DLCs we pay for.

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Digital ChumpsEric Layman · 16 Feb, 2017
8/10

The Ghost Survivors uses Resident Evil 2's capacity for combat and escape as the starting line from which it fires its perpetually short-of-ammunition gun. Each of its frantic what-if scenarios favor acute strategy more than improvisation, each neatly transitioning from basic survival to a pursuit of perfection. Four run-based one-offs with transitory actors, somehow, is just what Resident Evil 2 needed.

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