10 Worst Things Video Games Made You Pay For
3. Resident Evil 2 Remake - Pay To Avoid Playing
Those who have been gaming for some years will probably wistfully recall a time when they played for much longer than they can now. What with adult responsibilities, it really can be hard to rack up the hours like we used to.
For some publishers and developers, this sad fact represents another money-making opportunity. The ‘paying for instant access to things that can be unlocked through normal play’ concept appeals to the impulsive, the time-strapped and the impatient, and 2019’s Resident Evil 2 remake offers the opportunity to do just that.
The $4.99 (per Polygon) All-In Game Rewards Unlock DLC gives instant gratification in the form of the outfits, artwork and “The Tofu Survivor” and “The Fourth Survivor” scenarios, that are ohtherwise the game’s unlockable extras.
This is all very well, but the original Resident Evil 2 couldn’t have dreamed of offering such an option, and the experience really revolves around tackling those scenarios and enjoying the experience for different perspectives.