Capcom's Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes have launched on Nintendo Switch 2, delivering strong performance and visuals across all three titles. While Resident Evil 4 shows some technical compromises, the trilogy solidifies the RE Engine's dominance on the hybrid console.
Resident Evil 2: A Near-Flawless Port
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, starring Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, targets 60fps and 1080p in both Docked and Handheld modes. The game's locked-down R.P.D. police station setting makes it one of the easiest ports, rendering Mr. X's arrival at a near steady framerate. It includes all previously released outfits and Deluxe weapon upgrades.
Resident Evil 3: The Black Sheep
Resident Evil 3, featuring Jill Valentine, offers a six-or-so-hour campaign with charging momentum but limited replayability. It remains the weakest remake offering of the three, though not due to Capcom's port job.
Resident Evil 4: Ambitious but Compromised
Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, originally launched three years ago on other platforms, is the most ambitious port. It targets 60fps but can dip below that during intense action. Leon's hair often looks jagged, and foliage appears blurry, yet the game remains very playable and maintains Capcom's revised vision of Leon's journey to rural Spain.
The three remakes are available on Nintendo Switch 2 now, making the console a Resident Evil powerhouse and a go-to platform for the franchise.
