Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remakes Run Smoothly on Nintendo Switch 2, TechRadar Reviews Find

In its Resident Evil 2 review, TechRadar said the Deluxe Edition runs consistently well on Switch 2. The reviewer played the entirety of Leon and Claire's stories, tried extra modes, and tested the game in both docked and handheld mode for more than 20 hours. The Switch 2 version targets 60 frames per second, and TechRadar described frame rates as delightfully consistent, even during higher-octane action segments. Distant enemy movement sometimes appeared choppy, the review said, but that did not affect close combat.

TechRadar also praised the visuals. It said the game looks solid with HDR support, with dark city streets, indoor areas, and character models such as the Tyrant appearing detailed and faithful. In handheld mode, some textures were less refined, including Claire's hair, but the game remained clear with decent contrast and lighting. The review noted the Tyrant's first appearance in Leon's path as a standout scare.

Controls on Switch 2 were described as clean, with multiple schemes available in the Options menu. TechRadar said switching weapons, sprinting past zombies, and sorting inventory were easy using a Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller or in handheld mode. HD Rumble supported immersion but could feel a little overassertive, and virtual spatial sound worked well, especially with headphones. The review said the game lacks motion-controlled aiming and mouse mode functionality. It called Resident Evil 2 a survival horror masterpiece and said the Deluxe Edition delivers the full experience with little sacrifice, though motion controls would have been a nice addition.

For Resident Evil 3, TechRadar said the Switch 2 port also runs very well. The reviewer spent more than 10 hours completing the main story. The Switch 2 edition targets 60fps, and TechRadar reported smooth frame rates in both docked and handheld mode with barely any noticeable drops. As with Resident Evil 2, the movement of some distant enemies could appear a little shaky, but even action-packed segments were silky smooth, according to the review.

The review said Resident Evil 3's graphics translate well after calibrating HDR. Dark, moody environments look sharp and intricate in docked mode, character models are detailed, and contrast is solid, with colors popping against the city streets. In handheld mode there is a noticeable hit to graphical fidelity, though the game still looks decent overall. Controls are nice, with several schemes in the options menu, but TechRadar said gyro aiming and mouse mode are absent. It praised Switch 2's virtual spatial sound for an expansive, almost three-dimensional soundscape during zombie battles.

On the core game, TechRadar said Resident Evil 3 is more action-focused than its predecessor. The review described it as constantly on the run, with the Nemesis as a daunting foe, high-paced gameplay, and cinematic set pieces. It also noted drawbacks: the runtime is very short, easily finished in about six hours, the narrative feels thin, and there are very few puzzles. TechRadar said the game still has a likeable cast and engrossing gameplay, but lacks the depth of some of the best entries in the series. The review recommended the Switch 2 version as a solid port of a tense survival horror experience, despite the missing Switch 2-specific control features.