Resident Evil 5

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Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of...
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PS3

X360

8.8

very good

CRITICS SCORE

8.6

(58 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

8.9

(3745 ratings)

Game Overview

Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSSA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSSA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events.

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Expert Reviews

90/100

score

The creepy suspense of the earlier games has been replaced with an action-packed intensity that will instantly appeal to some gamers and disappoint others. As an action game, RE5 is a success, and there's a wealth of replayability through item collectio

Character Profiles

Sheva Alomar
Sheva is the companion of Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 5. She is a well-trained B.S.A.A. agent from Africa, and serves as Chris Redfield's partner in the field. Sheva is adept with firearms and hand-to-hand combat. Her moves can even overwhelm Chris.

Chris Redfield
Chris Redfield is a member of STARS (Special Tactics And Rescue Service) - specifically the leader of the Alpha Team in the first Resident Evil game. He also starred in Resident Evil: Code Veronica and headed up the cast in Resident Evil 5.

Game Features

Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns

New environments and a diverse assortment of locations

New enemies bring new challenges: speed and intelligence make adversaries as dangerous singly as they are in groups.

An arsenal of weapons at the players command to keep the evil at bay, including knives, pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles and more.

Lighting effects provide a new level of suspense in both harsh light and deepest shadow

True high definition gaming on multiple game platforms, using an advanced version of Capcom's proprietary game engine, MT Framework, which powered the next-gen, million-plus hit titles Devil May Cry 4, Lost Planet and Dead Rising.

Resident Evil 5 Q&A With Actress Karen Dyer "It really feels like a movie, and once you're in it you'll feel like you're in this movie."

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
System Link 2

Memory
140 kb

Modes
Co-op 2, Full Mission Single-Player, Online Co-op, Story

Online Features
Achievements, Custom Match, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, Quick Match, Voice, Xbox LIVE Family Settings

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Pad
Item Shortcut

Left Thumbstick
Move

Right Thumbstick
Move Camera. Aim.

A Button
Confirm

B Button
Co-Op Action. Call. Trade Item. Cancel.

X Button
Action

Y Button
Display Item Menu

Left Bumper
Ready Knife

Right Bumper
Display Map

Left Trigger
Ready Weapon

Start Button
Pause Menu

Right Trigger
Fire Weapon. Locate Partner.

Back Button
Skip Cinema

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

Game Info

Platform:	Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date:	3/13/2009
Publisher:	Capcom
Developer:	Capcom
Genre:	Action
ESRB Rating:	M
Gamesite:	--

Game Quality Ratings

Overall

8.5

Gameplay

8.5

Graphics

9.3

Sound

6.9

Concept

7.6

Difficulty: Easy

OVERALL

8.5/10

Recent Customer Reviews

A Fitting End

Everybody should at least give this game a shot, and Resident Evil fans should give it a purchase.
Published 852 days ago by fredrick2003

Interesting sequel to the last Resident Evil

Even with some flaws like inventory use, the game is great fun for co-operative gameplay, online... play, or single player gameplay.
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Published 937 days ago by d-ran899

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RE5 is an excellent sequel, but not the next-gen game everyone expected.
Published 1004 days ago by t13monkeys

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