Resident Evil - Revelations 2 -pcse00608- -ntsc- (2024)

The game renders at the Vita’s native resolution of 960x544. However, to achieve playable framerates, the developers at Sony’s Firesprite studio (formerly Studio Liverpool) had to make drastic cuts. Textures are significantly muddier than on PS4, and environmental detail is sparse. The signature "rustic prison" opening looks less like a survival horror and more like a blurry JPEG.

That said, the art direction survives. Claire Redfield’s model is recognizable, and the grotesque "Afflicted" enemies still look disturbing due to their animation, not just their pixel count.

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Resident Evil: Revelations 2 (PCSE00608) is the North American (NTSC) version of the survival horror title released specifically for the PlayStation Vita on August 18, 2015. Developed by Frima Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, this port brought the complete episodic experience—originally designed for high-end consoles—to a handheld format. The Story: A Two-Part Terror

Set between the events of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6, the game follows two interwoven storylines across four main episodes:

Claire Redfield & Moira Burton: After being kidnapped from a TerraSave party, Claire and Moira (daughter of Barry Burton) must escape a terrifying island facility filled with mutated "Afflicted".

Barry Burton & Natalia Korda: Six months later, Barry arrives on the island to find his daughter. He joins forces with Natalia, a young girl with the supernatural ability to "sense" enemies through walls. Vita-Specific Features & Content Resident Evil - Revelations 2 -PCSE00608- -NTSC-

The PCSE00608 (NTSC) version is noted for being a comprehensive "all-in-one" package at launch:

Included DLC: It contains all four core episodes plus two bonus episodes: "The Struggle" (Moira’s survival story) and "Little Miss" (Natalia’s backstory).

Touch Controls: Due to the Vita's lack of L2/R2 and L3/R3 buttons, functions like crouching, healing, and using the flashlight are mapped to the front touch screen.

Gyroscopic Aiming: Players can use the Vita’s internal sensors for more precise aiming.

Raid Mode: The fan-favorite arcade mode returns with over 200 missions and 15 playable characters. While it launched with single-player Raid Mode, online and ad-hoc co-op were added via later updates. Technical Profile & Performance

Bringing a modern Resident Evil game to the Vita required significant technical trade-offs, leading to mixed reviews regarding its performance: Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Vita Gameplay The game renders at the Vita’s native resolution

The identifier refers to the NTSC-U (North American) version of Resident Evil: Revelations 2 PlayStation Vita

. This version, released in 2015, brought the episodic survival horror experience to handheld consoles, though it is often noted for performance trade-offs compared to home console versions. Game Overview Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is set between the events of Resident Evil 5

. The story is told through four episodic chapters, each featuring two distinct scenarios: Claire Redfield & Moira Burton

: This duo focuses on survival after being kidnapped and taken to a remote island prison. Barry Burton & Natalia Korda

: Set six months later, Barry arrives on the island to find his daughter, Moira, accompanied by a young girl with supernatural sensing abilities. Key Features & Mechanics

Resident Evil Revelations 2: The Penal Colony - The Loot Horde Blog 28-Feb-2015 — What works well

The game splits into two interwoven campaigns, a staple of Revelations 2:

The narrative is surprisingly strong, balancing genuine character moments (especially between Barry and Natalia) with classic Resident Evil camp. The episodic “previously on…” recaps are included in the Vita version and set the mood effectively.