The original PS2 hardware often struggled with long load times and limited graphical fidelity. By moving to PC via emulation, you get several major upgrades: Play in 1080p, 4K, or even higher.
Always support the official developers. We recommend purchasing a physical copy of the game for your collection if possible.
: You will need a PS2 BIOS file and the game's ISO (disc image). Legally, these should be dumped from your own physical console and game discs.
If you are looking for similar Resident Evil experiences natively on PC, consider these official releases: Resident Evil Resistance An asymmetrical 4v1 multiplayer game bundled with the Resident Evil 3 Remake Resident Evil RE:Verse A multiplayer deathmatch game included with Resident Evil Village Classic Trilogy Capcom recently released the original Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 Resident Evil Requiem
: The PCSX2 Emulator (the "Nightly" version is recommended for the best features).