‘Resident Evil: Revelations 2’ Review: A Solid Episodic Adventure That Returns to Its Series Roots

Game: Resident Evil: Revelations 2 – Episode 4
Consoles: PC, Xbox One (Reviewed), PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom

Resident Evil Revelations 2

We have finally arrived the final chapter in the fear inducing trials of Claire, Moira, Barry and Natalia. If you’ve made it up until this point, you know the island’s overseer is none other than Alex Wesker. After going through all the trouble to reach her place of hiding, Claire and Moira are thrown into a timed sequence that is full of tension and worry. This portion of their gameplay acts as a final escape sequence, which is carried well by huge explosions, hidden monsters and mini-puzzles that run while you’re on the timer. This harrowing escape in entertaining, but far too short. Having been spoiled by the pair’s longer chapters in past episodes may have spoiled us, but we’re sure all of you would expect a longer last chapter here.

Resident Evil Revelations 2

Once Claire and Moira’s storyline wraps up, it’s off to Barry and Natalia’s final predicament. Their chapter starts out well enough, as you run into a co-op situation atop a broken down crane. Figuring out the proper ways to push your characters forward via a movable platform and navigating them all the way to a far off hill is pretty fun. This brain teasing sequence is a calmer change of pace from the last chapter that we appreciated. However, that’s the best part of Barry and Natalia’s final romp through true terror. Afterwards, their chapter gets bogged down by a repeated boss fight, ho-hum cart moving and an overly long last boss. To say this 4th chapter was a bit of a letdown is an understatement. But the endings wrap up everything quite well and give us the teaser for the next game that we’re eager to see.

What makes this entry in the episodic game better than average is its fully unlocked suite of options for Raid Mode. Every character and stage is now available at your disposal, as well as single-player changes like new costumes and film filters. The two extra playable chapters for Moira and Natalia provide some fresh challenges as well. These side stories fills in the gaps for both young women and are nice selections of bonus material to play.

Bottom Line

Resident Evil Revelations 2

The final episode of Resident Evil: Revelations 2 starts off a high note, but ends on a low one. Clare and Moira’s chapter is an exciting getaway that ends with an unexpected shock, but it’s short playtime is disappointing. As for Barry and Natalia’s final slog through their dangerous slog through their final area, it pails in comparison to the fun of their past chapters. The whole of this finale is decent at best, but the bonus episodes and mysterious ending will make your play through all worth the trouble.

Score: 7.5/10

Pros:

  • Claire & Moira’s chapter is a tense escape sequence
  • Cryptic ending gives us hope for another entry in the Revelations series
  • Bonus episode offer fresh instances of single-player gameplay

Cons:

  • Barry & Natalia’s section falls a bit flat
  • Final boss encounter falters and ends the whole series on kind of a lackluster note

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