A re-release of the classic action horror game Resident Evil 2 (1998) , featuring a third-person perspective. The sequel takes place two months after the ending of... Read more
Local Couch Co-op
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A comprehensive local multiplayer modification for Resident Evil 2 (2019). It introduces couch co-op via single-screen shared view, split-screen, or classic fixed camera perspectives, as well as a fully autonomous AI partner system. Player 2 can pick HUNK or 14 other playable characters to battle through the campaign alongside Leon or Claire. Version 1.4 expands the mod with dedicated split-screen functionality, an independent inventory system with item trading, downed/revive mechanics, AI command wheels, and customizable loadout presets.
Ways to Play:
- Shared Screen: Both players share a single screen using third-person dynamic framing. Player 2 aims freely with the right analog stick using an integrated laser sight, with an off-screen edge indicator showing their position.
- Split Screen: Horizontal side-by-side view giving each player their own viewport, reticle, flashlight, and HUD elements. Menus, map, and document inspection expand across both halves.
- Fixed Camera: Emulates the classic survival horror camera layout when combined with alphaZomega's RE2R Classic mod, complete with tank controls, auto-aim, and quick turns.
- AI Companion: A fully integrated bot takes control of Player 2, following you, managing engagements, opening doors, healing, and responding to tactical orders.
- HUNK-y Friend Classic: The legacy control setup where weapons swap via the D-pad and Player 2 fires toward Player 1's reticle.
Difficulty Tiers:
- HUNK of Boy: Pure support mode. Infinite ammo without reloading, remote healing for Player 1 (Y), and magazine refills (X) tied to cooldowns. Player 2 is invincible and ignored by enemies.
- HUNK'y Friend: Standard survival partner with an individual health pool, personal inventory, and standard vulnerability.
- HUNK of War: Minimalist hardcore challenge with only a knife, handgun, and scarce supplies.
Features:
- 15 Playable Characters: HUNK, Leon, Claire, Ada, Sherry, Tofu, the Ghost Survivors, Chief Irons, Ben, Annette, Marvin, the helicopter pilot, and Elliot (including distinct skeletons, rigs, and voice clips).
- Individual Inventory: Full inventory interface (equip, combine, relocate, quick-slot bindings, and passing items to Player 1) saved directly into game files.
- Custom Loadouts: Configure default and custom loadout slots for Player 2 across any difficulty tier.
- Full World Traversal: Player 2 opens doors, climbs ladders, and follows Player 1 down ledges seamlessly.
- Instant Regroup: Tap L3 + R3 to instantly teleport Player 2 to Player 1's side.
- Cutscene Management: Player 2 vanishes during cinematic sequences by default (or can remain visible via an optional toggle).
- Broad Controller Support: Plug-and-play compatibility with Xbox, DualShock/DualSense, Switch Pro, and generic DirectInput pads.
- AI Command Wheel: Hold RB (or Z on keyboard) to access an 8-way tactical command wheel: stay close, move to point, regroup, hold position, target lock, and fire at will.
Downed Mechanic:
- When vulnerable, reaching zero HP knocks Player 2 onto the floor rather than triggering a Game Over.
- While downed, Player 2 is immune to further damage and enemy attention shifts entirely to Player 1.
- Downed players can crawl to safety with the left stick or consume healing items directly from the inventory.
- Player 1 can approach and interact to revive Player 2 back to 25% health, or administer healing items directly.
- In Split-Screen mode, this mechanic works bidirectionally: Player 2 can revive Player 1.
- A Game Over screen is triggered only if both players are incapacitated at the same time.
Requirements:
- Resident Evil 2 (2019), Steam PC release.
- REFramework for RE2.
- Two controllers (or keyboard/mouse for Player 1 and a controller for Player 2).
- (Optional) alphaZomega's RE2R Classic Mod for Fixed Camera gameplay.
Installation:
- Install REFramework (place dinput8.dll in your root game directory next to re2.exe).
- Extract the mod archive into the game folder, merging the reframework directories.
- Start the game, load a save file, and plug in both controllers.
- Press Start + Back on controller 2 to spawn Player 2 into the session.
- Hold L3 + R3 (or press F2 on the keyboard) to bring up the mod menu and configure your setup.
- Updating: Extract newer releases over existing installations (user configurations are preserved).
Controls:
Player 2 (Controller 2):
- Start + Back — Spawn / despawn Player 2.
- Left Stick — Movement.
- Right Stick — Free aim (or rotate in place in Fixed Camera mode).
- LT / RT — Aim / Shoot.
- LB — Ready knife / grenade (aim with Right Stick).
- D-Pad — Select firearms (LB + D-Pad: knife/grenade swap).
- A — Interact / pickup / open door / climb ladder / revive Player 1.
- Y — Heal Player 1 (HUNK of Boy) / open inventory.
- X — Refill Player 1's magazine (HUNK of Boy) / reload weapon.
- Back (tap) — Access Player 2 inventory.
- Start (tap) — Access Player 2 personal settings menu.
- L3 + R3 (tap) — Teleport to Player 1.
- L3 + R3 (hold ~1 sec) — Open main mod menu.
Player 1:
- Standard game controls (Controller or Keyboard & Mouse).
- Hold L3 + R3 / F2 — Open mod menu.
- Hold Back / Share (1.5 sec) — Swap controller assignments between players.
- Action button near downed Player 2 — Revive partner.
- Hold RB (controller) / Z (keyboard) — Open AI Companion command wheel.
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