Resident Evil 2 (1998) vs Cold Fear
Both Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Cold Fear share Survival Horror, Zombies and Third Person — so which one deserves your time? Resident Evil 2 (1998) wins 4 of our metrics to 0.
Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Cold Fear| Metric | Resident Evil 2 (1998) | Cold Fear | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.33 | ★ 3.84 | Resident Evil 2 (1998) by 0.49 (11%) |
| Metacritic | 90 | 66 | Resident Evil 2 (1998) by 24 (27%) |
| Catalog popularity | 6,444 adds | 673 adds | Resident Evil 2 (1998) by 5771 (90%) |
| Avg. playtime | 13h | 1h | Resident Evil 2 (1998) is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 3 | Resident Evil 2 (1998) |
| Release year | 1998 | 2005 | Cold Fear is newer by 7 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Resident Evil 2 (1998) only: Nintendo, Other
- Cold Fear only: Xbox
Verdict
Resident Evil 2 (1998) takes 4 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Survival Horror, Zombies, Third Person and Horror, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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