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Resident Evil 5

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User Score (600)

8.2
Expert Score (135)

8.3
Value for money (16)

8.6
Ease of use (3)

9.5
Sound quality (10)

8.2
Gameplay (67)

8.3
Graphics (99)

9.2
Sound (47)

8.7
Storyline (6)

8.1
Multiplayer (10)

8.8
Lifespan (13)

7.8
Reliability (2)

9.2
Looks (2)

8.5
Playability (3)

9.0
Construction (31)

8.6
Audio & image quality (3)

8.0
Replay value (3)

9.0
Singleplayer (2)

9.3
Funfactor (33)

9.1

Freak Rank

241 of 1311 in PlayStation 3 Games

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Score Distribution

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7-8		(53)
5-6		(9)
3-4		(1)
1-2		(1)

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5-6		(61)
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Expert Reviews

Testfreaks blog

9.0/10

4 April 2009
Resident Evil 5 is another winner in the Resident Evil series. While it is not a direct descendent of the original Resident Evil or Resident Evil2 as it tends to borrow more from games such as Drake’s Fortune or Gears or War, it is still a fun game. Plus there is plenty of Resident Evil history scattered throughout the game to know you are still in the Resident Evil universe. Plenty of familiar names and faces will be brought up through out the campaign. Read more
- Beautiful Graphics, Intense game play, Co-op campaign mode (both local and online)
- Controls can be frustrating, Not a survival horror game
Bright Hub

6.7/10

20 January 2011
A review for Resident Evil 5 on the PS3. The game marks a departure from its survival horror roots, as it sits more firmly in the action genre. However, is it still worth trying? Read more
Hooked Gamers

9.5/10

4 August 2009
In short, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves comes highly recommended and is something that a hardcore or casual gamer could enjoy on many levels. Engaging combat, swift puzzles, and glorious platforming are all available to be enjoyed. Telling the tale of our great treasure hunter, Drake, could not have been done better. Read more
- Engaging combat, swift puzzles and glorious platforming.
- The cover mechanic can be troublesome at times.
Softpedia

7.0/10

8 May 2009
It's hard to give a verdict on RE5. On the one hand, it is a pretty good action survival shooter, even though it lacks any horror whatsoever. On the other hand, the quick time events are the first things that pop into my mind when I hear the game's name, meaning that its lasting memory isn't very good. For those who are long-time fans, the title will be a mediocre stab at trying to recreate the successful recipe of Resident Evil 4. Read more
- Good Co-Op mode;, Stunning graphics.
- Quick time events;, Complicated story and paper-thin plot;, Awkward scenarios.
NZGamer.com

9.0/10

20 September 2010
Since Resident Evil 5 launched in March last year, it has sold over 5.5 million copies and received rave reviews around the globe (including our own Read more
VideoGamer.com

9.0/10

26 April 2009
With a whole heap of content to unlock, including the brilliant Mercenaries mode, a campaign that begs to be replayed and top of the line production values there's very little to be disappointed with. Read more
- Loads of replay value, Incredible variety, Looks staggeringly good at times
- Doesn't quite have the magic of Resi 4
avclub.com

16 March 2009
It’s tough seeing horror give way to more action, but patience with gunplay would come easier if the basic design were as compelling as the early survival-horror concepts. Read more
- The intricately detailed environments. In true
- You… still… can’t… fucking… move while shooting or reloading.
HDR

8.9/10

14 March 2009
Resident Evil 5's genre may have evolved from "horror survival" to "horror shoot-em-up" and the new high-def silky smooth animations may justify that $1500 HDTV you recently purchased. When all of this year's PS3 and Xbox 360 games are laid out for comparison, you'll glance at Resident Evil 5 and recall the good times a love/hate relationship with an old friend brought back again. Read more
- Looks better and better as it moves along, Co-op finally joins the series, Kept old-school controls instead of going "mainstream", Crocodiles!!!
- Those same controls can be troublesome when surrounded, Friendly and foe AI is sloppy at times, Standard MP modes packaged separately, Scare and tension elements removed
Fragland

8.5/10

2 February 2009
Again Capcom manages to reach the high level of quality of its predecessors with a new Resident Evil game. Polished graphics, a large diversity and intense gameplay as well as a fun co-op make a beautiful game. The horror is a bit missing though, something that will sadden a lot of people. Wussies like me, however, can now say with a tough look in their eyes that they've dared to play a game like Resident Evil in the dark! Read more
- Good variation, Excellent co-op, Storyline, Cinema experience
- Inventory system, No more horror
WorthPlaying

7.0/10

3 July 2010
Resident Evil 5 promises to revolutionize the survival horror series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control. Read more