PS2 Resident Evil Outbreak 2 review:5 stars (Even Better Than the First) - The controls are a lot easier, and the ad-libs are improved. The game has a "Training Ground" scenario, which is actually the outbreak scenario from the first game, abbreviated, so that you can learn the controls.
The first real scenario is "Wild Things," which takes place in a zoo. It's a lot of fun, except it's very annoying to have the elephant chase you around. But the mutant tigers and heyenas are pretty cool. The second scenario, "Underbelly," takes place in a subway. It has tick-like monsters that grow when fired upon, which is very interesting. The third scenario is my favorite, called, "Flashback." It takes place in an abandoned hospital in the middle of a forest. It's very ominous, and a masked man chases you with a hammer! It involves plant monsters, and has awesome zombies with flowers growing out of their heads!
The fourth scenario, "Desperate Times," takes place in the police department of Resident Evil 2 and 3 fame. It's cool to see an upgraded, PS2 version of the station. There are intriguing puzzles that don't interfere with the continuity of the other games, and actually help to enhance it. The annoying thing is that rooms are pumped full of gas at random that will harm you, and you must use special canisters to counteract the affects of the gas. The fifth and final scenario, "End of the Road," moves from a secret lab, to the sewers, to the streets of Raccoon City, from the "Outbreak" scenario in the first game. It's great to see the Tyrant protecting you for a change, and it also features the return of the hunters.
As with the first game, the virus meter is very annoying, and largely dictates the pace of the game, since you need to acquire as many health items as possible and use them quickly. But their are even more things to unlock, and more fun to be had.2 stars (A shame to the Resident Evil name) - So much for hoping Capcom would have learned it's lesson from the first Outbreak game. Nothing was improved in this chapter. This game still has the same stupid A.I. and annoying real time window that made the first game horrible. Not to mention the characters' audio and text often times don't correlate. Zombies popping up at random times just helped to compound frustration levels. Probably most disappointing is the lack of suspense and creepy atmosphere that made many Resident Evil predecessors so great.3 stars (The second installment to the Resident Evil Outbreak series) - The second installment to the online Resident Evil Outbreak series. Problems in the original game return (slow load times and lack of keyboard or voice support.) Capcom added the ability to walk while shooting at the same time in this edition, but that's basically it. The sad fact about that is, this could have been a stellar game if Capcom would just add in voice or keyboard support, seeing as it's just overly difficult trying to coordinate with fellow players online with only a few canned phrases. However, that's not to say the game isn't good, because it is fun...but only if you're already of a fan of the Resident Evil series and can forgive the game it's flaws (most of which can be found in every Resident Evil game, minus RE4) So if you're a diehard Resident Evil fan, the fact that you can play along with three other people online is something you're sure to find much fun in. But for everyone else, it'd be a rental at best. NnyCW for Capcom City, now give me some ammo!
PS2 Resident Evil Outbreak 2 Features:
Video Games
Xbox (x box)
Microsoft
Action
Adventure
Online mode - up to 4 players
Advanced communication system in online mode
Five terrifying new scenarios and locales including a zoo, the subway and police station
Interactive, expansive environments

PS2 Resident Evil Outbreak 2 is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 27.95USD.