I've never played the original RE2 so i obviously can't give a comparative score on whether it suceeds in reimagining the 1998 title but Resident Evil 2 Remake hits all the right spot in what makes a good survival horror games. It has;

• Terrific map design and environments, with unique and memorable areas.
  
• Wonderful sound design that adds a TON of atmosphere in every single aspects. From the door squeak, footsteps, to the ambience and music in every sequences and areas. It is recommended that you play with surround headset
  
• Great story progression and character developments in the span of 8 hours
  
• Great character design from the main characters, zombies, and bosses. Zombies and Mr. X's AI are great in adding tension and element of surprise in an already scary areas.
  
• Wonderful inventory and weapon systems that forces player to be creative and efficient in managing their inventory
  
• Great item/ammo placements. It gives the nuance of survival as items could feel scarce at times but at the same times, it always gives you something to get by.
  
• Technically speaking, the game runs flawlessly and gorgeously as a result of RE Engine wonderful photorealistic system. The difference between low settings and high settings are barely noticeable as both looked wonderful.

However, there are some things that isn't so great........like;

• The parallel stories system which gives a disconnected feeling between Leon and Claire story. As if both exists in a different dimensions because they only meet in the beginning and at the very end with no explanation on how they could solve the same puzzles in the same area and fighting the same boss without ever run into one another. However....
  
• In terms of gameplay, it gives a lot of replayability as there are 4 campaigns (Leon A -> Claire B and Claire A -> Leon B) with slight changes here and there, adding to the story progression.
  
• Processor intensive engine causes frequents stutter in certain areas and freezes in-between areas.
  
• Reduced contrast and desaturated graphics which isn't too big of a deal at first glance but once you apply a Reshade and FX mods, you'll see the huge difference in how a slight adjustments could hugely increases the visual experiences.
  
• Weird Anti-Aliasing options. The SMAA is too sharp and jagged while the FXAA&TAA is too blurry.

In conclusion, i very much recommend this game if you are a fan of survival horror and the resident evil franchises.

I've never played the original RE2 so i obviously can't give a comparative score on whether it suceeds in reimagining the 1998 title but Resident Evil 2 Remake hits all the right spot in what makes a good survival horror games. It has; [list] [*] Terrific map design and environments, with unique and memorable areas. [*] Wonderful sound design that adds a TON of atmosphere in every single aspects. From the door squeak, footsteps, to the ambience and music in every sequences and areas. It is recommended that you play with surround headset [*] Great story progression and character developments in the span of 8 hours [*] Great character design from the main characters, zombies, and bosses. Zombies and Mr. X's AI are great in adding tension and element of surprise in an already scary areas. [*] Wonderful inventory and weapon systems that forces player to be creative and efficient in managing their inventory [*] Great item/ammo placements. It gives the nuance of survival as items could feel scarce at times but at the same times, it always gives you something to get by. [*] Technically speaking, the game runs flawlessly and gorgeously as a result of RE Engine wonderful photorealistic system. The difference between low settings and high settings are barely noticeable as both looked wonderful. [/list] However, there are some things that isn't so great........like; [list] [*] The parallel stories system which gives a disconnected feeling between Leon and Claire story. As if both exists in a different dimensions because they only meet in the beginning and at the very end with no explanation on how they could solve the same puzzles in the same area and fighting the same boss without ever run into one another. However.... [*] In terms of gameplay, it gives a lot of replayability as there are 4 campaigns (Leon A -> Claire B and Claire A -> Leon B) with slight changes here and there, adding to the story progression. [*] Processor intensive engine causes frequents stutter in certain areas and freezes in-between areas. [*] Reduced contrast and desaturated graphics which isn't too big of a deal at first glance but once you apply a Reshade and FX mods, you'll see the huge difference in how a slight adjustments could hugely increases the visual experiences. [*] Weird Anti-Aliasing options. The SMAA is too sharp and jagged while the FXAA&TAA is too blurry. [/list] In conclusion, i very much recommend this game if you are a fan of survival horror and the resident evil franchises.