: The game takes place on September 30, 1998, in Raccoon City , which has been decimated by an outbreak of the T-virus—a biological weapon developed by the Umbrella Corporation .
: Players choose between Leon S. Kennedy , a rookie police officer on his first day, and Claire Redfield , a college student searching for her brother, Chris. Resident Evil 2 (1998)
: Players manage limited inventory space, conserve ammunition, and solve environmental puzzles to progress. : The game takes place on September 30,
: The experience is defined by its pre-rendered backgrounds, fixed camera angles, and a haunting soundtrack that shifts between ominous piano themes in the RPD and cinematic orchestral scores. Release & Availability X) who stalks players in B scenarios
: Notable threats include zombies, Lickers, and the recurring antagonist William Birkin (mutated by the G-virus), along with the "Tyrant" (Mr. X) who stalks players in B scenarios.