Very Quick Tips: Resident Evil: Revelations 2’s Raid Mode

It’s pretty deep this time around

I’m thoroughly impressed by Capcom’s efforts with Resident Evil: Revelations 2‘s Raid Mode. It’s much deeper compared to previous efforts, augmented by a sleeker interface and a seamlessly integrated mini-story.

Because of that it may take a little bit longer to acclimate, so here are some tips.

General tips:

• This isn’t obvious, but Raid Mode is fully playable via split-screen. Instead of selecting it from the main menu just like the campaign, you’ll have to press start in the main room, then select co-op. Online play will not be enabled until roughly the final episode launches.

• Don’t be so hasty to exit the level. You’ll want to clear every enemy first to get the “clear” medallion, so hang out before you go through each key gate to see if you missed anyone. At the end when the exit medal is at hand, make a last stand to clear out the remaining enemies, and punch it if you get into trouble — at least you’ll get a completion.

• To conserve ammo you’ll want to get head or legshots and follow up with a powerful RT (R2) attack, then a possible ground attack. These do massive amounts of damage can can equal an entire clip of early handguns.

• Try your hardest to never use herbs by playing cautiously. You’ll want to get that full clear medallion every time, which is only possible if you don’t use herbs and kill every foe.

• Always identify items. The sell price 90% of the time exceeds the cost you put into it.

• Likewise, sell doubles of weapons that are inferior, with one exception — if you happen to play lots of split-screen co-op, then you’ll want to keep extras for your partner, as they share your weapon pool and can’t use the same items as you.

• Don’t waste your gold on buying weapons or attachments — at least early on while you’re in the first episode’s selection. Instead, spend your money on replenishing your items and ammo at the store (the phone).

• Remember that the B (Circle) button dodges. If you’re backing up while aiming, you can press back and B to duck backwards.

• Try to legitimately do the daily missions whenever you can. They give you a massive gold boost in case you get the itch to actually buy something.