A newly released mod for the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 has radically transformed the game, reverting it to a more faithful rendition of the original with fixed camera angles.
Crafted by alphaZomega and shared on NexusMods, the RE2R Classic mod grants fans the opportunity to experience the game with fixed camera angles and tank controls reminiscent of the 1998 original.
Utilizing a network of 1700 meticulously positioned fixed cameras throughout the game’s environments, this mod guarantees that players can experience the entire game seamlessly while harking back to the original design that has long since been forgotten.
Additionally, the mod includes an auto-aim function to assist in combat, a feature that allows the fixed camera to bend towards targeted enemies, laser sights, various visual enhancements such as making less visible items flash, and even a camera editor, empowering users to craft their own unique camera angles.
Capcom’s 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 achieved immense success, becoming the highest-selling game in the Resident Evil series. However, it was not without controversy. One instance was when Capcom released an update that removed DirectX 11 compatibility, compelling users to switch to the DirectX 12 API, resulting in inferior performance.
On a positive note, the update introduced limited forms of ray tracing for a slight visual enhancement, albeit with a significant performance penalty. Unfortunately, this update also rendered all game mods incompatible.
Given Capcom’s expressed disapproval of game modifications, likening them to cheating, they’ve recently integrated Enigma Protector DRM solutions retroactively into their games. This move has disrupted mod compatibility and impaired performance for numerous players.
It’s clear that Capcom isn’t a company to be relied upon when it comes to game modifications.
Still, the mod crafted by alphaZomega revolutionizes the Resident Evil 2 remake, bringing it closer to the 1998 original than previously thought possible. If you’re struggling to decide which game to dive into next, opting for the classic camera mod experience would probably be a choice you won’t regret.
In my opinion, I strongly suggest combining it with the 1998 original costumes for an even more nostalgic journey. The original fixed perspective camera system truly amplifies the scare factor, adding an extra layer of intensity to the horror genre, but given Capcom’s recent antics, if you don’t already own the game it certainly would not be morally objectable for you to pirate the game instead.
