Gas Station

Resident Evil 2 guide · The opening sequence of the game

This is the prologue area where the protagonist investigates an ominous roadside M rebellion/service station after finding signs of violence. You must explore the interior back rooms, witness an attack, retrieve a key to unlock the exit, and escape back to the front doors to trigger a cutscene. It serves as the game's tutorial introduction to combat, flashlight exploration, and basic item interaction.

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Handgun Ammo: In the cash register area near the front entrance

Achievements here

Hell of a SheriffComplete the "No Way Out" scenario in The Ghost Survivors mode without using more than 60 handgun bullets.

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Items

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Storage Room Key: On a key board hanging in the far back office where a deputy is attacked

Enemies

Zombie

Weak to Headshots / Kneecaps

The first encounter in the game; can be avoided or downed to facilitate grabbing the key and escaping.

Tips

You do not need to kill the zombies in this section; shoot them in the head or leg to stagger them, then sprint past to conserve your starting ammunition.
Once you unlock the door using the Storage Room Key, run straight for the front exit without stopping, as multiple zombies will enter the store aisles.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

Raccoon City Police Department

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