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Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIVSResident Evil 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

Quality
85Popularity
31Value
42
SteamBest price· Steam
$39.99
Buy
VS
Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2

Quality
95Popularity
44Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 16 hours
−80% $8.13
Buy

Winner

Resident Evil 2 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on Kinguin
1
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
1 of 15 metrics
Resident Evil 2
14 of 15 metrics
14

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.99 -
$8.13 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.19 -
$7.63 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
169 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
74/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive -
97.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K -
158.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
6.7K -
153.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
537 Wins
4.6K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
165 -
4.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.3K -
155.6K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
35 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2012 -
Jan 2019 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCall of Duty®: Black Ops II

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItResident Evil 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
Resident Evil 2

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +123% $89.02View
Resident Evil 2

Resident Evil 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $8.13Buy
Steam
Steam$39.99View

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

93% positive (7,202 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 74/100: generally favorable from critics
7,202 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$39.99: mid-range price

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 26% in recent days
132 concurrent players: smaller but active

Resident Evil 2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (158,208 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100: high marks from professional reviewers
158,208 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.13: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($7.63)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 34% in recent days
6,009 concurrent players: solid base
455 new reviews: still being discovered
158,208 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game detailsCall of Duty®: Black Ops IIResident Evil 2
Release date
November 12, 2012
January 24, 2019
Developers
Treyarch
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Activision
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
44

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

No PC requirements data available

Resident Evil 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 26 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/60 FPS. An internet connection is required for product activation. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.)
Which is better: Call of Duty®: Black Ops II or Resident Evil 2?

Resident Evil 2 won the comparison against Call of Duty®: Black Ops II based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Call of Duty®: Black Ops II worth buying over Resident Evil 2?

Based on the metrics, Resident Evil 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Resident Evil 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:02 AM UTC

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