![]() ![]() Memorizing and mapping a short segment between save rooms is a good idea. You shouldn’t be lagging behind too much, or else you might have to reload a previous save. Check the video description for time checks to track your progress against my own. The exception is that if you know for sure a zombie is going to wake up later on, then it’s better to dispatch it while you can. Remember that sometimes it’s better to walk slowly when nearby zombies to avoid waking up them up and having to deal with it. Those spare button keys for the Storage Locker Room? No time to mess with that either. You don’t have the time or the inventory space to spare. They are helpful for the Hardcore enemies. On a more leisurely playthrough of the game, you can get more powerful by seeking out custom parts for your weapons. Resident Evil 2 (2019) S+ Rank Hardcore Walkthrough | No Extra Stuff and Etc. Watch this video on how to complete ‘The Tofu Survivor’ game mode. ![]() The time limit for the S Rank also applies. You also cannot use more than 3 game saves. To get S+ Rank, you are not allowed to use any infinite ammo bonus weapons that you may have unlocked. I optimized my run and still had to hustle until the very end. This is 848 steps under the requirement, which means zero backtracking. To put it in perspective, I got the Minimalist trophy on this run with 13,152 steps taken. You can look at it as a giant time trial event. The ‘S’ may as well stand for “Speedrun”, because that is what is needed. Spending time in your inventory or weapons box also eats time. Over a two hour run, it’s very easy to eat up 3 minutes - trying to hide from Tyrant, dealing with zombies in your path, or fighting bosses that can absorb more damage. I played point-to-point, with no messing around and was only able to clear it at 1:57:49 - just less than 3 minutes left. The requirement for S Rank for Claire’s 2nd Run is 2 hours or less. The rank of your playthrough is based on how fast you complete it. But to be able to finish it with Rank S+? Not many people will understand the difficulty, so I will try to explain. To get past Hardcore mode is accomplishment enough. Resident Evil 2 (2019) S+ Rank Hardcore Walkthrough | The ‘S+’ Rank This is not a big deal since ink ribbons are plentiful as long as you look for them. There is no autosave like in Normal difficulty, and you must use an ink ribbon item in order to save. Damage is also more severe on Hardcore, making the use of blue defense herbs critical. Only in certain areas will you need to put down every zombie, to make sure your plan goes without problems. It’s more about stunning them and running past them. To get S+ rank, you can’t afford the time to make sure the zombie’s head explode. Zombies (and Tyrant) all shamble to you much faster, and it takes more to make sure they’re down for the count. You’ll have to give up the idea of being a pack mule, and picking every item you come across. This forces you to manage your inventory space. ![]() Hip pouch upgrades that were available in Normal standard difficulty are not there, or are replaced by ink ribbons or other items. What’s new for the Hardcore mode? For one, your inventory potential is reduced. Resident Evil 2 (2019) S+ Rank Hardcore Walkthrough | Hardcore Changes The video walkthrough pauses the game frequently to check the game time counter. This is achieved from Claire’s 2nd Run campaign. Getting S+ Rank for the Hardcore difficulty also naturally unlocks the Minimalist trophy, which requires walking less than 14,000 steps in a single playthrough. ![]()
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