Resident Evil 2, known as Biohazard 2 in Japan, was released by Capcom in 1998 for the PlayStation and became one of the defining survival horror games of its era. Its title screen voice intro helped establish the series' cinematic, foreboding identity, and the clip has since circulated among fans as a shorthand for classic horror gaming. It remains popular in edits, streams and retrospectives because it instantly signals the franchise and the tension of its zombie-infested Raccoon City setting.
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The title voice intro from Resident Evil 2, spoken over the game's opening logo with a dark tone horror fans recognise in retro gaming edits.
The short voice intro plays the moment Resident Evil 2's title appears, with a deep, measured voice announcing the game over a low, unsettling musical swell. It lasts only a few seconds, but the slow delivery and eerie atmosphere immediately set up dread, tension and the feeling of stepping into a ruined city. For players who grew up with the original PlayStation release, it triggers instant nostalgia, while for new viewers it works as a dramatic cue that something dangerous is about to begin.