5 Big Gameplay Changes in Resident Evil 2 Remake
Knives and Explosives as Counters
The knife had to be one of the most useless weapons you could get your hands on in Resident Evil 2. Apart from those knife-only runs, you’re much better off running away from zombies than stabbing them to death.
The Resident Evil 2 remake mixes things up a bit and finally makes knives useful by letting you use them as counters. Whenever a zombie or some other creature attempts to attack you, you can press the L1 or LB button and shove them away with your knife or explosives, assuming you have them on hand.
With a knife, you can pick it up from their dead body and use it again. Explosives, on the other hand, can be shot at and trigger an explosion, dealing some pretty hefty damage. Having counters makes the experience much more believable, as it gives your characters a fighting chance before being bitten.
