Steamforged Games has unveiled a slick-looking Resident Evil 2: The Board Game via Kickstarter to help tide you over until the hotly anticipated Resident Evil 2 Remake release.
While the crowdfunding still has 27 days to go at the time of writing, fans of the 1998 survival horror classic will be pleased to know that the project has already reached its goal of £150,000, with over £270,000 raised.
Based on Capcom’s critically acclaimed PlayStation title, Resident Evil 2: The Board Game is designed for 1-4 players and includes a number of key characters from the series, as players fight to stay alive in the zombie-infested Raccoon City.
“Designed specifically for the Resident Evil™ universe from the ground up, this game brings the thrills—and the dangers!—of the setting to the tabletop. World-class miniatures and innovative new mechanics help deliver an experience that captures the essence of the much-loved original video games while offering new twists and turns.”
Fully licensed by Capcom, the board game features detailed miniatures of Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Ada Wong, and William Birkin, plus grotesque recreations of classic Resident Evil foes such as zombies, cerberus dogs, lickers, Mr. X, and more.
“Resident Evil™ 2: The Board Game combines intense resource management and an innovative Tension Deck mechanic to create an enthralling experience for veterans and new players alike. With world-class miniatures that are faithful to the original in every detail, this game will capture the essence of the classic genre-defining Resident Evil™ 2 video game.
To survive the nightmare, players must explore dangerous and foreboding places for clues, equipment, and weapons that are critical to staying alive. Unusual sounds or barely glimpsed movement could hint at disaster. The Tension Deck forces players to carefully consider traveling through each area—and whether they can afford to avoid it altogether.”