# RESIDENT EVIL 2

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1640632432](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1640632432)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1640632432`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CAPCOM
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (634 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-25
- **First published:** 2024-12-10
- **Size:** 700 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/resident-evil-2/id1640632432)
- **Website:** [https://www.capcom-games.com/apple/](https://www.capcom-games.com/apple/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.capcom.co.jp/privacy/game/](https://www.capcom.co.jp/privacy/game/)

## Description

RESIDENT EVIL 2 delivers a survival horror action experience that drops players into a chaotic 1998 Raccoon City filled with zombies and escalating suspense. This Chrome extension offers a concise, license-aware overview of the game and its core premise.

It also covers practical setup details from the base game’s access model to system requirements: limited free content, in-app purchases for full access, keyboard and mouse not supported, controller recommendations for iPad, the app size is about 25GB and requires twice that amount of free storage, download time estimates, and save data syncing between MacOS and iOS. It also notes purchase precautions, age guidelines, and the End User License Agreement to help users get started quickly.

## Rankings

- #71,157 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews praise RE2’s core gameplay and visuals when the app runs, and applaud the Apple port’s performance on Mac/iPad. However, a dominant theme is a crippling startup issue introduced with iOS 26.4: black screens and crashes that render the game unplayable for weeks. Critics also cite slow/opaque Capcom updates, cloud save data loss risks, and frustration over paying $40 for a broken port. A few acknowledge solid Mac/iPad performance and fan appreciation for the title, but overall sentiment is heavily tilted toward the need for a fix.

### Pros

- Strong core gameplay and visuals when the game loads
- Excellent Apple platform port with solid performance on Mac and iPad (Metal 3D support)
- Positive reception from fans for the game’s production values and overall experience
- Provides a portable way to enjoy the game on Apple devices (travel/Mac setups) when it runs well

### Cons

- Black screen/boot crashes on startup after iOS 26.4, making the game unplayable for many users
- Lack of timely updates or clear communication from Capcom about fix timelines
- Cloud saves can disappear or fail to load, risking progress
- Premium price ($40) felt wasted when the game is currently unplayable for extended periods
- Occasional friction with license verification and restore purchases, adding to the accessibility problems

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1640632432)