Resident Evil 5

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Resident Evil 5, known in Japan as Biohazard 5 , is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror video game series, which is set to...
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8.9
very good
 
 

Game Overview

Resident Evil 5, known in Japan as Biohazard 5 , is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror video game series, which is set to debut for PlayStation...

The Good

Beautifully detailed graphics and character animations, Having a partner enhances the fun and excitement while adding tension, Real-time menu system keeps you immersed, Plenty to do once you've beaten it.

The Bad

Frustrating hurdles to leap when joining an online game, Slow, deliberate movement and gunplay may not appeal to everyone, Can't swap weapons with a human teammate online.

The Bottom Line

Produced by series veteran Jun Takeuchi, this next-generation follow-up to the terrifying series introduces the theme of escape as its core survival instinct. As Chris Redfield (former S.T.A.R.S. member and now part of the BSAA unit), your life is in danger as you strive to complete your most dangerous mission yet in a sweltering desert colony where a new breed of evil has been unleashed. Swarms of marauding evil beings will charge at you when your pulse is racing at a heart-shattering pace. Environments will play a bigger factor than ever here, using the power of next-gen systems to create a world where terror might lurk in any alcove or shadow. Powerful lighting effects overwhelm the player with mirage movement and blinding brilliance, and even in the light of day, there is no safe haven in this Resident Evil.

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Expert Reviews

GameZone review logo
89/100
score

Resident Evil 5 lands on the PS3 with a new focus on action and co-op gameplay.

IGN review logo
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

Chris Redfield

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.

Sheva Alomar

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.

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 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller

 

Memory
5000 MB

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

Online Features
Leaderboards, PlayStation Home, PS Network Compatible, Trophies

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Item Shortcut

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Move Camera. Aim.

X Button
Confirm

Square Button
Action

Triangle Button
Display Item Menu

Circle Button
Co-Op Action. Call. Cancel.

 

L1 Button
Ready Weapon

L2 Button
Ready Knife

R1 Button
Locate Partner

R2 Button
Display Map

Start Button
Pause Menu

Select Button
Skip Cinema

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
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
 
Resident Evil 5 Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:3/13/2009
Publisher:Capcom
Developer:Capcom
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.9
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
9
Sound
9.5
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.9/10
 
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