RESIDENT EVIL 2 R.P.D. Demo for Windows

1-shot demo for Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2 R.P.D. Demo is a free demo of the popular action-fantasy game Resident Evil 2. In this version, fans are treated to a one-shot demo where they can play for 30 minutes. During the game, they can explore the Racoon Police Department and get into action. However, as with every demo game, once the timer runs out, that is it. You are forever locked and would have to buy the official game.

The return of the deadly virus

Resident Evil 2 is set in the fictional city of Racoon in 1998. In the game, a deadly virus has engulfed the residents plunging the city into chaos. Flesh-eating zombies roam the streets, and survivors need to hide to save themselves.

Resident Evil 2 for PC is a survival horror video game that is a remake of the original game released for PlayStation in 1988. Unlike the original—with its tank control and fixed camera angles—this version makes use of over-the-shoulder third-person shooter gameplay similar to Resident Evil 4. 

Demo with an Easter Egg

In hindsight, playing for 30 minutes in Resident Evil 2 R.P.D. Demo may be a bit short. However, it is enough to get a taste of the mechanics of the game. You can play the campaign as the rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and join him as he traverses through areas controlled by zombies. You are free to roam the initial few areas of the R.P.D. to get the atmosphere of the game. The demo will also serve as a benchmark for you prior to purchasing the full game.

But while the glimpse of the game is enough to make fans try this one-shot demo, Resident Evil 2 R.P.D. Demo hides an Easter Egg inside it that will make them scream in shock. Upon walking up to the R.P.D., players will hear a familiar voice echoing loudly from the inside. And this voice belongs to none other than The Pursuer himself, Nemesis.

In the demo, players will be treated to hearing Nemesis roaring at STARS agents from inside the police station as they play through—an iconic memory from the old Resident Evil 3. If you are a fan of the series, this will probably be a chilling moment. Not to mention, this further deepens the ties between the two titles.

However, while the addition of Nemesis is exciting, there are a few drawbacks that players will see. For one, Resident Evil 2 R.P.D. Demo suffers from the old brightness bug that was in the regular version. The screen progressively turns darker as you play until you can no longer see the game. It also lacks an exit button, so there’s no way to leave the game before the time runs out. Finally, for a demo, the size of the app is ridiculous.

Still a good demo

If you are a fan of the Resident Evil franchise and are not sure if you want to buy the full version, Resident Evil 2 R.P.D. Demo is a good purchase. The demo will give you a free glimpse of the gameplay, so you can get yourself familiar with it. Moreover, the addition of the horrific Nemesis roaring as you play will definitely give you goosebumps.