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*RESIDENT EVIL 2: PC EDITION FAQ/WALKTHROUGH
*PERSONAL COMPUTER
*WRITTEN BY: CVXFREAK
*COPYRIGHT 2001 BY CVXFREAK
*VERSION 1.0

Hello again! CVXFREAK here and my latest project as of August is a
FAQ/Walkthrough for Resident Evil 2: PC Edition. There isn't a full walkthrough
for Resident Evil 2: PC Edition so I'll make one. This will be my longest
project since my CODE: Veronica X FAQ, so it'll be tough! Please be forewarned
that this is for the N64 Version of Resident Evil 2. The PSX and DC AND N64
Version information can't be found here, a good example being the RE2 Picture
Art exclusive to the Dreamcast Version. They WILL NOT be found here, since this
is still strictly a PC RE2 FAQ. Well, enough ranting! Onto my third favorite
Resident Evil game, Resident Evil 2 pc!

NOTE: THE CONTROLS SUCK! CHANGE THEM WHEN YOU GET THE CHANCE!!!

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*CONTENT*
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1. INTRODUCTION/FAQ HISTORY
2. CONTROLS
3. MY RESIDENT EVIL 2: DREAMCAST EDITION REVIEW
4. STORYLINE OF RESIDENT EVIL SERIES
5. CHARACTER BIOS
6. HERB MIXING GUIDE
7. MONSTER AND BOSS LIST
8. ITEM AND WEAPON LIST
9. WALKTHROUGH- LEON SCENARIO A
10. WALKTHROUGH- CLAIRE SCENARIO B
11. WALKTHROUGH- CLAIRE SCENARIO A
12. WALKTHROUGH- LEON SCENARIO B
13. WALKTHROUGH- HUNK: 4TH SURVIVOR
14. WALKTHROUGH- TO-FU SURVIVOR
15. WALKTHROUGH- EXTREME BATTLE MODE
16. RESIDENT EVIL 2 FILES
17. VERSIONS OF RESIDENT EVIL 2
18. WESKER'S REPORT
19. THE TREVOR LETTERS
20. CONCLUSION

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*1. INTRODUCTION/FAQ HISTORY*
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INTRODUCTON
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Welcome! This is CVXFREAK's RESIDENT EVIL 2- N64 EDITION Game Guide.
BIOHAZARD/Resident Evil are trademarks of CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT, so I have no
ownership over BIOHAZARD/Resident Evil. This guide is made to understand
easily. It is divided into "areas." Areas are sections in the game. Within an
area are puzzles and locked doors, etc. Areas end usually when you leave a
certain area of the game (ex: Prison) and begin whether you have gained new
areas, gotten a new item or have beaten a boss.

When fighting bosses, a special paragraph is available for each boss, even if
it is a boss you don't have to kill. This guide will be structured to follow
item needs as well and will follow all the modes in the game, as this guide is
intended for players who need help with the game. Now on to the game, RESIDENT
EVIL 2.

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HISTORY (NOT STORYLINE)
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Now here's a little stroll on memory lane of RESIDENT EVIL.

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INCOMING: RESIDENT EVIL
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When the first Resident Evil was released in March of 1996, it was called the
best game of 1996. With incredibly great graphics at the time, it sparked a
starting point for Survival Horror, with the exception of Aline in the Dark,
which came out before Resident Evil.

You controlled 2 characters named Chris and Jill as they explored a creepy,
puzzle-full mansion. As usual, there was a traitor and zombies around.

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DIRECTOR'S CUT THEIR PROMISES!
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Then came Resident Evil: Director's Cut. It was released later that year to
feature the edited scenes in the original Resident Evil in Japan. Despite extra
modes, different camera angles and slightly better graphics, the scenes were
edited and this version of RE1 was shrugged off.

Capcom also said that the scenes that were cut were going to be in it, but they
lied. It even said on the box! Capcom did post the scenes on their website for
awhile, but ack, the quality stinks!

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RESIDENT EVIL FLIES TO SATURN
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Then came Resident Evil for Saturn. It had considerably worse graphics than the
PSX Version, but featured still edited scenes. But there were more costumes and
an extra mini-game. This version is pretty rare and expensive (COST ME $40
USED! At mcvans.com)

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2 CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME
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Then, in January 1998, in came Resident Evil 2 (FINALLY). It was twice the size
of the original Resident Evil. It had 1 disk for each character and featured
disk swapping. The graphics were really improved and the characters had MUCH
more detailed.

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DUAL RERELEASE SHOCKS PSX!
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When Dual Shock controllers arrived for the Playstation, Resident Evil:
Director's Cut and Resident Evil 2 were re-released with Dual Shock support.
While Resident Evil: Director's Cut remained intact, aside from the different
soundtrack, Resident Evil 2 was renamed Resident Evil 2: DUAL SHOCK VERSION.
This had Dual Shock capabilities, but more difficulty modes and another mini
game were added.

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NEMESIS!
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Finally, in November 1999, the third of the series, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis,
arrived. It had better graphics and back rounds than RE2 and had a strange
relationship to RE2. Part of it took place BEFORE RE2. It made sense, since
some RE2 areas work their way into RE3.

RE3 had only one character. It was RE1's Jill valentine as she tried to escape
Raccoon City. RE3 was like RE2's 3rd scenario. It was the same story from
another view!

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IMPOSSIBLE! BACKWARD IN TIME
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Later that month, Capcom took another step, but it was a back step. They
released Resident Evil 2 AGAIN! But this time it was for Nintendo 64. The N64
was basically the original PSX Version, with updated graphics and grainy sound
and FMVs. But it had EX Files, which tied RE2 and RE3 and RECVX together,
because previous versions of RE2 didn't really fit with RE3's storyline.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE
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About a few months later, in March 2000, CODE: Veronica hit Dreamcast. It had
the best graphics of ANY RE. It was 2 disks, but longer than RE2. It had 2
characters again. They were RE1's Chris and RE2's Claire.

But something was missing from CV. Wesker didn't have a big enough roll. Even
with those restrictions, people still enjoyed CV as the best RE since RE2 and
RE3. How would they fix it.?

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SURVIVOR GETS VOTED OFF!
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In September 2000, Capcom headed back to PSX and released Resident Evil
Survivor. It was a first person RE game. It was supposed to solve any questions
raised in RE2 and RE3. It took place between the end of RE3 and the start of
CV. It was mediocre, with graphics worse than RE2. But the game did have more
re-playability.

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REVISITING THE PAST! AGAIN!
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Capcom's RE series had taken a downfall thanks to Survivor, and CODE: Veronica
fans on Dreamcast needed more RE games. So Capcom decided to port Resident Evil
3: Nemesis over to Dreamcast.

It had better graphics than the PSX Version, too. It also sold amazingly cheap
for $20 USD. But nothing new in terms of storyline came. Only new costumes
arrived and the mini game, Mercenaries, was unlocked. It's the best version.

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LEAVING THE PAST- FOR GOOD?
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RE3 and CODE: Veronica sold well on Dreamcast. But Capcom needed another RE
game for Dreamcast. Resident Evil 2 had sold well on PSX and N64, so why not
Dreamcast?

Capcom ported over the Dual Shock Version of RE2 and released it on Dreamcast.
Like Nemesis for Dreamcast, it had great and unblocky graphics like any
previous version. But as did the N64 Version, the storyline stayed intact.
Sigh. But this wouldn't be the last of the past. 0. Zero.

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RACING THROUGH TIME
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In October 2000, the PS2 arrived. It had MUCH better graphical features than
the Dreamcast. In order to keep PSX fans hooked, they ported RE CV to PS2,
called RECVX. The game has more cut-scenes about Wesker. This game is it. RECVX
is the best game of the series, at least to me. The American Version is due out
August 22, 2001.

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VISITING THE PAST IN THE FUTURE
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In end-2001 and start-2002, Capcom will release Resident Evil 0 and Resident
Evil 4 for Nintendo' GameCube and PS2. RE0 takes place before RE1 and RE4 takes
place after CV. No other details yet.

This guide is for RESIDENT EVIL 2- PC Version.

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*2. CONTROLS*
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Umm. change the controls! They suck! Grrr. I SAID CHANGE THEM DAMNIT!

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*3. MY RESIDENT EVIL 2- DREAMCAST EDITION REVIEW*
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This is my exact review that was found on GameFAQS.com. Remember, this is a
personal review. Others may differ. Please note this review is for the
Dreamcast Version, though this is a PC Version FAQ. The games are virtually the
same, albeit a few files and graphics differences.

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DREAMCAST VERSION REVIEW
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Resident Evil 2 is a great game. I've played the PSX and N64 Versions and this.
But the Dreamcast Version, to me, was rather THE BEST compared to the PSX and
N64 Versions. You'll see. This is also called BIOHAZARD 2 in Japan and is the
name I use for this game.

CONTROL: 8
The controls are something that confuses everyone in the RE world. But you'll
learn it in a bout a half-hour or so. They really aren't too difficult to
learn, but you'll be stuck in a muck for the first minutes of the game.

STORY: 8
The story is about Claire Redfield as she goes to Raccoon City to loom for her
lost brother, Chris from RE1. Leon Kennedy is also here to help fight the
zombie onslaught of the day before. This story also takes place after the
beginning of BIOHAZARD 3: Last Escape (or RE3: Nemesis) so you'll find out why
when you play. This game is also about William Birkin, who injected himself
with the G- Virus to survive an onslaught from Umbrella, the mad company that
makes the T- Virus, which turns people into zombies. William Birkin becomes a
monster and attacks humans as people turn into zombies. The T- Virus turned
them into zombies. It got to Raccoon City through rats that ate William
Birkin's T- Vials. It also features Mr. X, a mad Tyrant after William Birkin
and his G- Virus. Mr. X is a T- Virus Tyrant by Umbrella. An overall good
storyline.

PORT QUALITY: 7
Here's where it falls: IT WAS PORTED IN A SLOPPY, INCONSISTENT WAY! It doesn't
have the EX Files from the N64 Version and some errors are still present, such
as file and spelling errors. Annette Birkin, for example, is spelled 3
different ways in one game. In a file, she is spelled Annette (the correct
way). In the credits she is spelled: Anette (incorrect). In the actual game she