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Resident Evil 5

First seen: 22 july 2005

Information found in: from 191 sources in 24 countries.

Great Deal: $28.95

  • User Score (226)
    8.3 8.3 from 226 reviewers
  • Expert Score (117)
    8.3 8.3 from 117 reviewers
  • Gameplay (33)
    8.8 8.8 from 33 reviewers
  • Graphics (40)
    9.9 9.9 from 40 reviewers
  • Sound (39)
    9.1 9.1 from 39 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    8.2 8.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (8)
    9.2 9.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    7.6 7.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    7.2 7.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (7)
    8.9 8.9 from 7 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • diversity of weapons, especially split screen, cinema experience, value extras, and while it lasts
  • rubbish split screen, and the busted figure, cannot walk while shooting, controls feel archaic, controls can feel clunky

Somewhere in Africa, innocent villagers are transforming into ruthless abominations. Chris Redfield and his new partner, Sheva Alomar, must stop whatever is causing the disturbing turn of events. Now featuring online co-op, players can experience the next generation of fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day.

  • Two Playable Characters – Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, return…

Specifications

  • Genre
    Action Horror
  • ESRB Rating
    M

Release Date

  • First seen
    22 July 2005

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  1. Resident Evil 5

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    27 March 2009
    Overall 9
    8.7
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    At its barest, Resident Evil 5 is a polished experience. The checkpoint system is fair, not belittling, the pacing is strong and the campaign is, ironically, a better length than its predecessor. Yes, in a day and age when we moan about the length of games, Resident Evil 5’s twelve hours is highly respectable and negates much of the backtracking which padded out its darker forebear. You can go back and collect the B.S.S.A. badges too if you wish, and the Mercenaries... Read more

  2. Resident Evil 5

    Reviewer: Fragland
    11 March 2009
    Overall 9
    8.5
    Gameplay 9
    8.8
    Graphics 9
    8.5
    Sound 8
    8.3
    Storyline 9
    8.5
     

    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

  3. Resident Evil 5 Review

    Reviewer: Games Abyss
    10 March 2009
    Overall 10
    9.5
     

    Gamers looking to turn to Resident Evil 5 for scares will realize that the franchise has essentially grown out of its pee-in-your-pants mentality.  As an action title, Resident Evil 5 is a cut above the rest.  It is a fast paced experience which will leaves players wanting to play again after finishing the main game.  It is a great addition to the series and players owe it to themselves to make this title a part of their permanent collection. Read more

  4. Resident Evil 5

    Reviewer: Softpedia
    8 May 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 10
    10
    Sound 9
    9.0
    Storyline 7
    7.0
    Multiplayer 9
    9.0
     

    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. For new players, the game will be a... Read more

  5. Resident Evil 5

    Reviewer: HDR
    14 March 2009
    Overall 9
    8.9
     

    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

  1. This game was a great purchase

    Reviewer: Stephen the gameman, Radioshack
    24 July 2009 See Product at RadioShack ($29.99)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    the game is great and works well, no problems with it. Read more or see product

  2. Exquisite 60 th Street in Riyadh

    Reviewer: J&R
    22 October 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Nothing to say except that all their products Ijawa programs are downloaded after registration and after you have taken from the internet I mean no money, but you take the cards across the dsl introduced by the Internet and that's just my disposal Read more

  3. Rip OFF!

    Reviewer: sammykewlguy, GamePro.com
    24 March 2010
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    I bought the "Gold" edition for the Xbox 360. I paid FULL PRICE for this game. I found out that this version does not have the content on the disc. In fact the disc is the SAME disc I already have!!!!! They give you a coupon to redeem the new contect for free. 2 issues here: 1.) I paid FULL price for the SAME game. I could have downloaded the new content for LESS. 2.) Even worse, I have the core system. I don't HAVE A HARD DRIVE! The box doesn't make this clear. In... Read more

  4. [As for the Collector's Edition specifically...]

    Reviewer: Newegg
    15 January 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Extremely fun and surprisingly high replay value. One of my favorite games of all time, and one of the best looking games of all time. Probably the best looking multiplatform game to ever be released. Definitely worth the money. Read more

  5. Bribery...blackmail...signed postnuptials...nothing's worked! Horror just doesn't want to get back together with Resident Evil. *sobs*

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    24 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Much the same as zombies, the survival-horror franchise is dead. It's been removed. It's been replac Read more

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