Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - Episode 4: Metamorphosis

Lukewarm though my feelings are towards the concluding chapter of Revelations 2, completing it provides you with a panoply of new challenges, outfits, levels and unlockables that most other games would reserve for opportunistic DLC packs. ...Multiplayer is making its way to all formats too, and Revelations 2 certainly has solid enough gameplay that you and a friend could spend hours co-opping away at it.

Despite some of the flaws in the pacing of Metamorphosis, this remains a strong finish for the game as a whole. The episodic format suits Revelations 2, and may be prominent in future instalments. The conclusion of each of the characters journeys felt satisfying and shows that Resident Evil is still capable of telling a worthwhile story. Revelations 2 may just be the game which renews peoples faith in a series which has long been accused of becoming stagnant.

Hallmark endings with ill-judged references aside, Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a success, mixing and matching elements of Resi's old and new - while throwing in Raid mode - to good effect. It also uses episodic play wisely and efficiently, and goes some way to expunging the memory of Resident Evil 6, which is no mean feat.

And to be honest, there is a lot of sequel potential here. Resident Evil Revelations 2 was a grand experiment in episodic action game design, and for the most part it worked. I can’t particularly say I regret the time I spent with this series, nor is it anywhere near the worst Resident Evil I have played. Heck, I’d say I had more fun with Resident Evil Revelations 2 than I did with both Resident Evil 5 and 6. ...Just be aware that Resident Evil Revelations 2 Episode 4 is probably the weakest episode the game has to offer.

Resident Evil Revelations 2 isn’t even notable enough to be considered bad either, that’s probably the bitterest pill. It’s simply old fashioned, greedy, and pointless – very much like the so-called “AAA” market attitude is so beautifully reflects. The episodes have frequently quoted Franz Kafka to serve as a running theme for its ineffectual storyline.

At the end of its road, I'm happy to recommend Resident Evil: Revelations 2. It's my favorite Resident Evil in years, and with a pricetag that's $20 cheaper than most retail releases, it offers up hundreds of hours of entertainment for those who are willing to dig into Raid Mode. Like many other classic entries before it, I'll be happily playing this one years down the line.