It was ported to Windows, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and GameCube, and a modified 2.5D version was released for the handheld. It is the best-selling Resident Evil game for a single platform at more than 6 million copies sold across all platforms. It is widely listed among the best video games ever made. Resident Evil 2 received acclaim for its atmosphere, setting, graphics, audio, scenarios, overall gameplay, and its improvements over the original game, but with some criticism towards its controls, voice acting, and certain gameplay elements. The final design introduced a more cinematic presentation. The initial version, commonly referred to as Resident Evil 1.5, differs drastically it was canceled at approximately two thirds completion because Mikami decided it was inadequate. Resident Evil 2 was produced by Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami, directed by Hideki Kamiya, and developed by a team of approximately 50 across 21 months. The gameplay focuses on exploration, puzzles, and combat the main difference from its predecessor are the branching paths, with each player character having unique storylines, partners and obstacles. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who must escape Raccoon City after its citizens are transformed into zombies by a biological weapon two months after the events of the original Resident Evil. Resident Evil 2 is a 1998 survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation.
