70
With no real gameplay innovations unique to the episodic format and the fact that Resident Evil's weakest quality has traditionally been its story, Revelations 2 is putting an awful lot of eggs in this samey-feeling basket.
84
This is an entertaining, but quite linear piece of action adventure. Action is good, but the horror elements are a bit bland, since there's no time to build real tension. [March 2015]
80
Overall, this first foray into Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a good one.
5
I liked this game alot as a resident evil fan and when it first came out I made lots of accounts on here to push it's score up on different platforms maybe not this one I cant remember sorry for tricking people I feel bad about it now
8
Brilliant. I am hooked. The last Resident Evil game I played was RES 5 on the Playstation 3, needless to say, I found it to be awful. RE:R2 Episode 1 is the complete opposite, right from the first moment I was immersed, the graphics are nice, the characters are interesting, the story so far is good and the ending to episode 1 made me say out loud "Oooh my god, you can't leave it like that !" - I'm dying for Episode 2 to come out now. The game is super smooth, and it is very creepy if you have the lights turned off and the volume cranked up. The game made me jump several times. Also there is a game mode called Raid Mode which I dipped my toes into, it's great fun, you have to go from point A to B but on your way there are waves of Zombies you have to take out in order to progress to the end. As you progress you level up, get new gear, weapons, etc. As you progress the waves become harder and more challenging. Currently the RAID mode has no online co-op, but the game does state that online co-op for RAID Mode will be a feature in a future update/patch. The single player also has no online co-op, but you can play it co-op local split screen. However, I would suggest the first time you play this game to play it on your own, in the dark, with the volume up to a reasonable level, take the game slow and don't speed run through it, and enjoy every minute of it. A Solid 8/10 for Episode 1. This is my first review on METACRITIC, if you like then please hit the Yes button on "Helpful?" I would much appreciate any feedback as I'd like to do more of these :-)
9
Revelations 2 plays really nicely and the first episode really makes me begging for more. I really like the overall feeling of the first episode and even after finishing the 2-2.5 hour campaign of the first episode, there is tons of content in the funny raid mode. Other than some magazines, I really like the new additions to the gameplay with moira and that other girl. The only letdown are really the graphics, but that's okay with me. It's not always the looks that matter. Btw: Barry dropes an amazing line at the end of episode 1. People how played the original first resident evil will love this ^^
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - Episode 1: Penal Colony
Released On:
Feb 24, 2015
Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
User score
Mixed or Average
7.3
My Score
Drag or tap to give a rating
Hover and click to give a rating
Metascore
Generally Favorable
64% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
36% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Mar 19, 2015
84
This is an entertaining, but quite linear piece of action adventure. Action is good, but the horror elements are a bit bland, since there's no time to build real tension. [March 2015]
Feb 28, 2015
80
While the graphics in Penal Colony are pretty disappointing, the atmosphere, pacing, and amount of content are easily worth the price of admission.
User score
Mixed or Average
63% Positive
87 Ratings
87 Ratings
20% Mixed
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
17% Negative
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
Feb 25, 2015
10
Being a long-time RE fan, I enjoyed most of the games the series has produced. Resident Evil Revelations 2 is certainly no exception. Granted that the graphics aren't exactly 'up-to-date', but the gameplay and story certainly makes up for that and especially for what is considered to be a low budget game for only $25 for the whole season. Excluding the Raid mode (which I will get to in a bit), I always able to play through a solid 3 hours with the first episode. This is actually wonderful considering the entire season will essentially be around 12 hours roughly; so it's definitely not a short game. The first campaign did not scare me so much considering that I've watched many videos with Claire Redfield gameplay, however, Barry's campaign certainly did give me quite a few jump scares. Both campaigns are certainly fun to play and while some may complain that the environment may seem dull, I myself am quite pleased with the background environment during the gameplay (brings back memories of Code Veronica). The dialogue has improved over the past few games and while Moira's dialogue may seem over the top, it should be noted that this is in fact Barry 'What IS this' Burton's Daughter. Raid Mode as always is quite fun. I have played the Mercenary Mode in the past RE games and they have certainly kept me entertained. However, I do prefer Raid Mode in the Revelations series since it's definitely a lot faster paced, with options to upgrade weapons, fight over-sized monsters charging towards you and it certainly helps practice your aiming for when you go through campaign mode without sacrificing precious ammunition. That being said I am definitely satisfied with the first episode of this game and would actually recommend it for those interested in playing. However, if you are an old-school fan who enjoyed fixed camera angles and painted horror game background, you might wanna steer clear of this. Hope this helped!
Feb 24, 2015
10
this is what all resident evil fans want a real survival horror re and this is it its an amazing start to the 4 episode journey and i cant wait to see what happens next
Feb 24, 2015
80
Despite being only an appetizer from a bigger plate, this first episode leaves a good taste, being capable of retaking the mystery of the original games on this franchise.
Mar 1, 2015
77
A fair remaster of a classic, Resident Evil is a game that holds up pretty well, but one that those not nostalgic enough likely won't enjoy as much as returning STARS veterans will. [Issue#253, p.64]
Feb 26, 2015
73
It’s too early to have a real judgment but Revelations 2 doesn’t start in the best way. We hope to see better gameplay in the subsequent chapters.
Feb 24, 2015
60
This first episode of Resident Evil Revelations 2 is not fantastic but quite efficient. Playing with groups of two characters is nice, the atmosphere is as dark as we expected... Well, it does the job and makes us impatient to play the rest of the game in the next episode.
Feb 24, 2015
10
The gameplay is really interesting and the game is awesome. The graphics are excellent for an episodic game and Moira flashlight is very good . This game is better than 6 and 5 .I hope Resident Evil 7 be good like this game.
Feb 28, 2015
9
Revelations 2 plays really nicely and the first episode really makes me begging for more. I really like the overall feeling of the first episode and even after finishing the 2-2.5 hour campaign of the first episode, there is tons of content in the funny raid mode. Other than some magazines, I really like the new additions to the gameplay with moira and that other girl. The only letdown are really the graphics, but that's okay with me. It's not always the looks that matter. Btw: Barry dropes an amazing line at the end of episode 1. People how played the original first resident evil will love this ^^
Feb 24, 2015
9
Revelations 2 is a great game, the characters is charismatics and the climate is very good. Barry has a great personality, Claire have the same characteristics on other Resident Evil yet. The monsters are nice and fun. Soundtrack is ok. Graphycs is a negative point in this game, I have played on my ps4, and the graphycs would be better. But its dont disrupts the gamming.
Feb 26, 2015
7
RE: Revelation 2 is a pretty interesting effort from Capcom to get back to the survival horror genre by improving the game play and giving a lot of content for gamers. However graphics and atmosphere need to be improved substantially if they want to reach the top. Overall rate: 7/10 Graphics: 4/10 This is one of weakest elements of this game. The graphics are not bad but could have been much better considering the PS4 capabilities. Game play: 8/10 Game play is very smooth and intuitive. Shooting is very fun, as well as the possibility to change characters and adopt their skills/equipment depending on what the current situation in the game requires. However stealth system would have been a great addition, especially when you run out of ammo, as well as further optimization on your partner's AI (when playing alone). Story: 9/10 Story is interesting and is building up the suspense pretty good, additionally I love the fact they reference many quotes of Franz Kafka. Characters are pretty interesting and lovely in case of Natalia. Atmosphere: 6/10 Atmosphere could have been better; the most interesting part is when Barry is in the woods. We need more of that atmosphere. The music is not scary or stressful; the enemies are quite plain and look very old fashion (design wise). Additionally the sound when using your fire arms is quite boring. Content: 9/10 For the price you pay, you will have a lot of fun and different ways to beat the game. Co-op, raid and different difficulties are available to replay this first chapter.
Sep 28, 2023
5
I liked this game alot as a resident evil fan and when it first came out I made lots of accounts on here to push it's score up on different platforms maybe not this one I cant remember sorry for tricking people I feel bad about it now
SummaryThe first episode is entitled Penal Colony. Claire Redfield, one of the only survivors of the Raccoon City incident of 1998, has since joined an NGO called Terra Save, whose mission is to assist victims of biological weaponry. During an event at Terra Save’s HQ, a mysterious force abducts Claire and her co-workers and moves them to a cre... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
