Biohazard 2 (バイオハザード2 Baiohazādo Tsū) is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. It is the second installment in the Resident Evil series, following the original Resident Evil. The game was released in Japan in January 1998 and in North America and Europe in March 1999. The game follows the story of Leon S. Kennedy, a rookie police officer, and Claire Redfield, a college student, as they attempt to escape from Raccoon City while being pursued by a relentless horde of zombies and other monsters. Players must explore the city, find weapons and items, and solve puzzles in order to progress through the game. The game features a variety of weapons, including handguns, shotguns, and rocket launchers, as well as the ability to customize weapons. The game also features a number of puzzles, which must be solved in order to progress through the game. Biohazard 2 also features a number of boss battles, which require the player to use strategy and quick reflexes in order to defeat them. The game also features a variety of environments, from city streets to underground laboratories, which add to the atmosphere of the game. Biohazard 2 is an intense and thrilling survival horror experience that is sure to keep players on the edge of their seats.