Review · Action · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 5
Resident Evil 2
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4 · PC · macOS
Capcom · 2019
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
69 /100
Resident Evil 2 is an action adventure that develops problem solving, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness, but contains intense violence and horror themes.
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.60 | |
Resident Evil 2 offers a challenging and engaging experience that hones problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis. Players must manage scarce resources, navigate complex environments, and adapt to dynamic combat situations, fostering cognitive skills. The intertwined narratives encourage learning transfer and provide a deep, immersive story.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains intense violence, gore, and horror elements, which may be disturbing for some players. While free from manipulative monetization or social risks, its mature content requires careful consideration for younger audiences.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.