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"Resident Evil 2," originally released for the PlayStation in 1998 and later adapted for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, is a survival horror game developed by Capcom. The story unfolds in the decrepit, zombie-infested Raccoon City after a deadly virus escapes from a secret laboratory, turning the city's population into gruesome undead creatures. Players choose between two characters, Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie police officer, and Claire Redfield, a college student searching for her brother. As they navigate through the city, they must solve puzzles, manage scarce resources, and combat terrifying enemies to uncover the dark secrets behind the mysterious outbreak. The game's dual-protagonist system offers different perspectives and gameplay experiences, enhancing its replay value.

The Nintendo 64 version of "Resident Evil 2" is notable for its impressive technical achievements. Despite the limited storage capacity of the N64 cartridges—64MB compared to the 1.2GB of the PlayStation discs—the game features high-quality graphics, atmospheric audio, and even includes additional content such as alternate costumes and a randomized item mode. The conversion was a technical marvel of its time, utilizing the N64's capabilities to compress data efficiently without significantly compromising the game’s quality. This port also introduced an aim-assist feature, making it more accessible to new players. The success and popularity of "Resident Evil 2" on the N64 demonstrated the console's ability to handle complex, immersive experiences traditionally reserved for disc-based systems.

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