Resident Evil 5

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  1. GolovA
    Mar 3, 2014
    5
    Hmmm... FOV of 15 degrees? One third of the screen covered by the main character? Another third by the "partner" who gets in the way, steals precious bullets, and can't shoot anything in the head? Childish story line? Zombies (again!)? Unbearable controls? Boring gameplay? Funky green cross hair?
    I think i'll give this a 5.
  2. ReubenIsAGod
    Oct 11, 2013
    6
    Goddamn clunky action with a crazy ass story with annoying characters and a flawed AI companion that i just wanna punch to death, pros kinda feels like an actiony resident evil, somebadass enemy AI(giant rapist squid) also the setting is rather interesting yet besides that it is probably the worst res besides Operation Raccoon City and Res 6
  3. sft
    May 22, 2013
    6
    Death by reloading

    RE5 is a great game spoiled by atrocious controls. I mean the worst ever. These are the main problems: You can’t move while reloading, aiming, or shooting; instead you become rooted to the spot and therefore hopelessly vulnerable to attack. When aiming the sight is often (although, oddly, not always) wrenched away from the point already centred so you have to find    Death by reloading

    RE5 is a great game spoiled by atrocious controls. I mean the worst ever. These are the main problems: You can’t move while reloading, aiming, or shooting; instead you become rooted to the spot and therefore hopelessly vulnerable to attack. When aiming the sight is often (although, oddly, not always) wrenched away from the point already centred so you have to find your target again. And you can’t jump or crouch unless prompted. What the hell is that all about? Also the AI is pretty poor. Sheva gets in the way more often than not. The UI looks like something out of the 90s and is clunky to say the least. And you can’t access the inventory during gameplay (although I understand the reasoning behind this it is frustrating at times). So what is there to like? Well it looks amazing. The graphics are among the best I’ve ever seen, with particularly impressive character models and animations. And, controls aside, the gameplay is enjoyable, with a good selection of environments, some pretty tough bosses, and a range of simple but enjoyable puzzles to solve. Ammo is often scarce so you have to be more thoughtful about your approach to the combat than in many games. Overall it’s a top-flight game marred only but it’s poorly designed controls and interface. Sadly these are so bad I can only give it 3 out of 5, which is a real shame.    … Expand
  4. Speed4Runs
    Jan 6, 2013
    5
    Good game. Dated (ok) graphics and ok/bad performance. Gameplay is very bad, and when you aim, you can't move. Plot is good, but not deep. Sound is good, although there are some words that can't be understood, and there aren't the subs for them. The game can be completed in a little time. Graphics and performance: 5+ (5.25); Longevity: 4 ½; Gameplay: 3 ½; Plot: 5 ½;Good game. Dated (ok) graphics and ok/bad performance. Gameplay is very bad, and when you aim, you can't move. Plot is good, but not deep. Sound is good, although there are some words that can't be understood, and there aren't the subs for them. The game can be completed in a little time. Graphics and performance: 5+ (5.25); Longevity: 4 ½; Gameplay: 3 ½; Plot: 5 ½; Sound: 6. OVERALL SCORE: 5 [4.95] (5 out of 10 [Pretty good])… Expand
  5. LifeHistory
    Apr 30, 2017
    2
    This is literally the worst Resident Evil game of all times. I hated it so darn much. Its pure trash not only as a resident evil game but as a game.

    Why? here is Why! -Pure **** shooting. -The game is very repetitive. -Controls are horrible. -Level design is very poor. -ugly atmosphere. -Boring story. -Stupid boss fights and zombies. -Bad colors. How is this a Resident Evil    This is literally the worst Resident Evil game of all times. I hated it so darn much. Its pure trash not only as a resident evil game but as a game.

    Why? here is Why!
    -Pure **** shooting.
    -The game is very repetitive.
    -Controls are horrible.
    -Level design is very poor.
    -ugly atmosphere.
    -Boring story.
    -Stupid boss fights and zombies.
    -Bad colors.

    How is this a Resident Evil game? in what way are you kidding me with this what a joke.    … Expand
  6. MarcA
    Sep 20, 2009
    9
    I do have to comment about the controls. I find using the keyboard and mouse a little bit challenging, and standard controllers won't work. It's best then to get an XBOX360 controller for ease and compatibility. Gameplay wise, Resident Evil 5 is a little less creepy than Resident Evil 4, but, in my opinion, a little more fast paced. The new save system and inventory system takes I do have to comment about the controls. I find using the keyboard and mouse a little bit challenging, and standard controllers won't work. It's best then to get an XBOX360 controller for ease and compatibility. Gameplay wise, Resident Evil 5 is a little less creepy than Resident Evil 4, but, in my opinion, a little more fast paced. The new save system and inventory system takes some time to get used to, but otherwise, all's great with this game. The extras add a nice punch, and the smooth graphics deserve a thumbs up. Verdict: An immersive experience indeed.… Expand
  7. JonathanF
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    RE5 captures some elements of the original RE. Mostly however they have remade this into a proper co-operative game. For the first time I can remember, this is a co-op that plays like a co-op rather than a single player with 2 players rather than 1. The restriction on items and ammo makes the game a lot more immersive and makes you have to include your partner in every decision. If you RE5 captures some elements of the original RE. Mostly however they have remade this into a proper co-operative game. For the first time I can remember, this is a co-op that plays like a co-op rather than a single player with 2 players rather than 1. The restriction on items and ammo makes the game a lot more immersive and makes you have to include your partner in every decision. If you play it through on single player you will find the AI lacks as the game progresses. your partner will run into danger all to eagerly and sometimes they will just lag behind offering very little in the way of help. If you play this game through with a sentient being however, your playing experience goes through the roof. All of a sudden you find yourself screaming at your partner to get that shotgun ammo to you ASAP and then you can heal fully. You spend some time after a large battle regrouping, swapping inventory items and creating as much space in there for your upcoming adventure. The play style lends itself very much towards enjoyable, fluid, intuitive gameplay. There are not a lot of times when you ask yourself how the hell do you do 'X'. The whole package is let down ever so slightly by the ending which is scripted too much and in actual fact leads to a frustrating time rather then suspense. IS: Neat, enjoyable, more-ish, long, co-opy IS NOT: Perfect, a bad port, too long, scary.… Expand
  8. SchalkW
    Nov 2, 2009
    9
    Great Story, very impressed by the graphics and mouse support(first Resident Evil to do so.). Overall a VERY enjoyable game. Can't wait for the Next one.
  9. ShaunHenson
    Oct 9, 2009
    8
    This isn't going to be a classic anytime soon, but it does deliver a fun game time experience. It is a similar game to Resident Evil 4, but it doesn't contain as much depth nor does it have as much puzzles, which makes Resident Evil what it is known for, and this is why i am giving it an 8/10.
  10. ErikV.
    Sep 17, 2009
    8
    Great port, good to see that Capcom have learned from the horrendous RE4 port on the controls. Still, I have to give this an 8 due to 2 things: 1. The controls still aren't quite good. 2. If you've played RE4, the deja-vu level is almost excruciating. If you can manage to get yourself past it, you'll find a very enjoyable experience.
  11. JanH.
    Sep 18, 2009
    6
    The story is great and told well, even though it's nothing really new in the RE franchise. The game's graphics fit in with other recent action game titles but they do not really shine. If it weren't for the controls, I'd be giving this title an 8 for solo and a 9 for coop. But I found the console-like controls to be extremely frustrating and I never grew into them the The story is great and told well, even though it's nothing really new in the RE franchise. The game's graphics fit in with other recent action game titles but they do not really shine. If it weren't for the controls, I'd be giving this title an 8 for solo and a 9 for coop. But I found the console-like controls to be extremely frustrating and I never grew into them the whole game. While this maybe an awesome title to play with a controller, with a keyboard (at least to me) it is not.… Expand
  12. BryanY.
    Sep 20, 2009
    9
    Little do most people know, Capcom has been porting the Resident Evil series to the PC since the very first; however, as most people know, they have been absolutely terrible ports, with RE4 being the worst offender. Luckily Resident Evil 5 has turned out exceptionally well and may be the best game Capcom has brought to the PC. There are several new additions to RE5, but the formula that Little do most people know, Capcom has been porting the Resident Evil series to the PC since the very first; however, as most people know, they have been absolutely terrible ports, with RE4 being the worst offender. Luckily Resident Evil 5 has turned out exceptionally well and may be the best game Capcom has brought to the PC. There are several new additions to RE5, but the formula that makes up most of the gameplay is mostly the same as RE4. The biggest and most obvious addition is the fact that the entire game is played with a partner. The AI used in the single-player is acceptable, but could have been much, much better, so you will want to be playing with a friend online. The controls are awkward, but that is almost exclusively due the game's design, rather than poor PC optimization. The only major keyboard control issue I had was having to press F+V for quick-time events; this combination is painfully awkward and gave me many, many enraging deaths. The graphics in RE5 are fantastic, with the exception of some very low polygon environments (such as the caves). The voice acting is mostly good (though Wesker's voice and dialogue come close to nails on a chalkboard), and the guns sound reasonably powerful. The story in RE5 is captivating, and offers long-time fans some nice conclusions. The best part of this game is the weapons; there are several types and kinds, and they are all very upgradable. This, combined with extra difficulties, bonuses, and Mercenaries mode, gives the game substantial replay value. The main factor in whether you will enjoy this game or not is if you like the core gameplay. If you didn't like RE4, then there is no reason to play RE5 unless you are dying to get a new co-op game. The two dozen or so hours I have put into this game have been mostly of pure joy, though I can't say the same will go for everyone. 9/10… Expand
  13. wills
    Nov 24, 2009
    7
    the worst part of this game is the AI partner who's slightly smarter than a tomato and QTE'S (quick time events) random button mashing onscreeen prompt. to get thru the game with an AI who's more of a hindrance than beneficial was agony and the QTE'S were just thrown in the game to prolong more agony. other than that, it's fun and it's a love and/or hate the worst part of this game is the AI partner who's slightly smarter than a tomato and QTE'S (quick time events) random button mashing onscreeen prompt. to get thru the game with an AI who's more of a hindrance than beneficial was agony and the QTE'S were just thrown in the game to prolong more agony. other than that, it's fun and it's a love and/or hate relationship.… Expand
  14. BrandonS
    Nov 30, 2009
    9
    Resident Evil 5 is a great game never the less the many faults it has. Its pros are the pretty good graphics, just enough to be satisfying (DX 10 looks nicer) but not so great that it lags. Playing Co-op with friens is very fun, i like the idea of having limited ammo as it adds onto the idea of ammo conservation and teamwork. However, the AI that plays with you is pretty dumb, wasting Resident Evil 5 is a great game never the less the many faults it has. Its pros are the pretty good graphics, just enough to be satisfying (DX 10 looks nicer) but not so great that it lags. Playing Co-op with friens is very fun, i like the idea of having limited ammo as it adds onto the idea of ammo conservation and teamwork. However, the AI that plays with you is pretty dumb, wasting your ammo and all that. I'm guessing the controls during the cutscenes is to force you to pay attention so the creators made sure they didn't waste their time with videos people just skip right through. Also, for those of you who are frustrated with switching weapons/items....did you know that the top left box in your inventory is assigned the key 1 and you can assign up to 9 keys (the number keys at the top of the keybord) to access your items in order? The only thing that was frustrating to me is how you can't strafe :( but all games have their unique combat style. All in all I'm giving the PC version a 9 :D… Expand
  15. ElginM
    Oct 31, 2009
    7
    RE is a fun game, but lacks a lot of polish that one would expect from a big-name title in 2009. The biggest problem with this game is the partner AI. Sheva is pretty, stupid, and useless. She stands in front of you when you're taking aim at a boss enemy. She doesn't use certain weapons, so she just stands there when she runs out of ammo for the weapons that she DOES use. She RE is a fun game, but lacks a lot of polish that one would expect from a big-name title in 2009. The biggest problem with this game is the partner AI. Sheva is pretty, stupid, and useless. She stands in front of you when you're taking aim at a boss enemy. She doesn't use certain weapons, so she just stands there when she runs out of ammo for the weapons that she DOES use. She has trouble taking down more advanced enemies, like Lickers, by herself. She's there to push buttons and pull levers. Capcom should have just gotten rid of the two-person door locks and saved everyone the headache of working with this beautiful retard. RE5 also suffers from technical glitches. Many ATI users cannot view cutscenes; they can only hear them. Others complain of frame rate drops. At launch, there was no Crossfire profile for ATI users. Game developers wonder why people pirate games... Also, Capcom is strangely in love with 90s style game mechanics. The item system is not much different from the one in the original RE. Evidently Capcom is too stupid to figure out how to allow players to drop items on the floor. Capcom revamped the RE series into an action game with survival horror mixed in, yet the action so bad. Enemies lunge at you from different directions, often very quickly, but you have to stand still to be able to fire at anybody. Again, nothing has changed from the original RE, which came out when I was in junior high. If Capcom wanted to make RE more action-packed, it should have started with the most fundamental of actions: doing stuff while walking or running. Despite its glaring flaws, RE5 is a fun game. The "zombies" are nothing more than Africans with weird eyes and voices, but they're varied enough to keep fights interesting enough. Boss fights are exciting affairs that usually require you to use the environment (or a conveniently placed weapon) to your advantage. Although RE5 is full of great moments, it fails to be a great game because of its glaring technical and design flaws. Rent it or borrow it from your friend, Mr. Mininova. You'll probably never play it more than once.… Expand
  16. Neddy
    Jul 15, 2013
    5
    It's a nightmare because the controls are catastrophic. Movement: you can not aim or shoot and move in any direction at the same time. You have to right click to get crosshair and hold it, otherwise you can not fire. When you do, you can not move, except mouse rotate. When reloading you can't move. Pull out the machete, and movement is just the same as trying to shoot; you can't move. OKIt's a nightmare because the controls are catastrophic. Movement: you can not aim or shoot and move in any direction at the same time. You have to right click to get crosshair and hold it, otherwise you can not fire. When you do, you can not move, except mouse rotate. When reloading you can't move. Pull out the machete, and movement is just the same as trying to shoot; you can't move. OK you may think, 'be quick', but you can't because all the controls are hard work. Try turning round to make up ground, so you may aim and fire again. You'll be fighting and twisting the mouse around. You'll be trying hard with the keyboard to get movement, and you '''will''' be screaming, "Move"! (Sometimes the controls seem to turn you 180' straight back round into your opponent, when fleeing.) Later on when you have weapon upgrades, for a while it feels easier because some kills are easier.

    It looks and feels exactly like the 'Gears of War' engine, but with broken control. (Imagine this mixed up with a slower Left 4 Dead, and Far Cry 2; zombie type creatures, set in Africa.) Ammo has to be collected in the the same way as Gears, after you've wrangled the controls to get to it. After a few hours play, you will have made weapon upgrades and they make a difference, and you start to feel vaguely confident.

    Although I have liked the game at times, because the story is 'riveting', impending I will trade it in. There are for sure rewarding moments. Sometimes a few shots between player and NPC puts baddies down. A newly found weapon will take down previously difficult enemies. There are mounted turret sections. It has many of the makings of a good game. It would be a thrilling gory zombie film, but it's almost diabolical as a game.

    I would recommend other games preferable to RE5. With my Metacritic score of 5/10 it's borderline I'd even suggest giving it a go. If you do however be ready for a difficult start. It's not a learning curve, it's just traumatic control. There are other games I readily like much more. I recently bought Serious Sam 3 and loved it so much I was sad knowing it would have to end. The Metacritic 'users' score was 9.2 for SS3 last time I looked.

    After three hours I was thinking I might not play RE5 any more, and just sell it. I took a step back break, then gave it another go, and at a reasonable pace played most of it. However bugs and faults affected the game, all too numerous to mention. (E.g selling two items in the same transaction but only being paid for one.)

    It's all compounded by checkpoints instead of game saves. After playing most of it I have given up I think, and don't want top play anymore. It's too distressful.    … Expand
  17. wsacramoni
    Apr 1, 2015
    7
    It’s a good game and I would recommend adding to your play list. It could be better as it is a bit repetitive, has a few technical problems, but I’m happy with it nonetheless.
  18. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    4
    Yazacak bir şey bulamıyorum. İlk defa bu yorumu yazdığımda oyun aklımda oyun olarak kalmış. Tüm seriyi tekrar oynayınca 5 ve 6'ya da tekrar bir bakayım dedim. Bunu nasıl oynamışım şu an aklım dahi almıyor.
  19. basic123
    Oct 16, 2022
    6
    This game moved away from survival horror more to arcade shooter. For me it was a dissapointment since RE4 was a good game.
  20. GameplayCrush
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    (Reviewing mainly the co-op gameplay here)
    This is a great co-op game, wonderfull graphics, nice upgrade system and its set in Africa!
    Your up against all kinds of infected, they are NOT zombies, they are taken over by parasytes and still retain their human capabillities so they can use weapons, pilot vehicles and communicate. This game has allot of nice ingame rendered cutscenes as well,    (Reviewing mainly the co-op gameplay here)
    This is a great co-op game, wonderfull graphics, nice upgrade system and its set in Africa!
    Your up against all kinds of infected, they are NOT zombies, they are taken over by parasytes and still retain their human capabillities so they can use weapons, pilot vehicles and communicate.
    This game has allot of nice ingame rendered cutscenes as well, many of them are interactive, wich means you have to do good in them too cause you can die in a cutscene.
    I can imagine why true fans to the RE series would not like it cause its not really staying true to its roots, however the story is maintained etc, but gameplay wize RE4 and 5 are quite diffrent, to any other people this game should be pretty awesome.
    If you like co-op games you should deffinatly buy this for you and your coop partner.    … Expand
  21. AlexA
    Oct 21, 2009
    2
    this game is very ok,but there are 2 things that just make it bad: fake zombies and bits where you do what it says and you get killed. i mean, there not zombies, ther flippin africans. and all that easy stuff like press a button or move a analog stick to survive, if you do it you die. if capcom are gonna make resi 6 like this, the should'nt bother.
  22. joshv
    Oct 22, 2009
    0
    i hated this game for a few reasons. one the controls make me sick. the mouse movement is terrible and its not resident evil. the zombies arer gone and the fear is gone its turned into a third person shooter no different than a war game. call it anything than resident evil and ill be happy to give a better rating. but until they bring back the real game ill never buy another capcom i hated this game for a few reasons. one the controls make me sick. the mouse movement is terrible and its not resident evil. the zombies arer gone and the fear is gone its turned into a third person shooter no different than a war game. call it anything than resident evil and ill be happy to give a better rating. but until they bring back the real game ill never buy another capcom release again. the game was very boring and had no horror in it. ill stick with silent hill.… Expand
  23. JonathanM
    Nov 28, 2011
    7
    I liked this game. It looks really nice and it plays out very well. My only real complaint, which I have with Resident Evil 4 as well, is the aiming system. This is one of those games where it is extremely hard to play with a computer mouse. I say play it with a controller instead of a mouse. My second complaint is the voice acting. Even though it's Resident Evil, and that is to beI liked this game. It looks really nice and it plays out very well. My only real complaint, which I have with Resident Evil 4 as well, is the aiming system. This is one of those games where it is extremely hard to play with a computer mouse. I say play it with a controller instead of a mouse. My second complaint is the voice acting. Even though it's Resident Evil, and that is to be expected, you would think that after 10+ years, they would have better actors by now. Other than that, this game is worth purchasing and playing.… Expand
  24. MatthewBTVS
    Aug 31, 2013
    9
    While Resident Evil 5 brings no new innovations to the table and the horror element seems permanently lost in the ether, number 5 is a great game. A great action/adventure game anyway. The graphics are lush, the plot is solid and the gameplay has had a much needed facelift since RE 4. While the new co-op is something to be desired, with another player its heaps of fun. One of my ownWhile Resident Evil 5 brings no new innovations to the table and the horror element seems permanently lost in the ether, number 5 is a great game. A great action/adventure game anyway. The graphics are lush, the plot is solid and the gameplay has had a much needed facelift since RE 4. While the new co-op is something to be desired, with another player its heaps of fun. One of my own favorite in the franchise, with the replay ability and loads of unlockables it wont satisfy everyone.… Expand
  25. T.L.
    Apr 22, 2010
    10
    I have played a bit of this on PS3 then on PC and it looks a lot better, especially the resolution causing the image to be more crisp instead of upscaled 720P. Also the framerate is no problem, the engine is very optimized and I can run this maxed out in DX10 easily. The controls aren't that bad, I've played other pc ports like Dead Space, Lost Planet, etc. You should just I have played a bit of this on PS3 then on PC and it looks a lot better, especially the resolution causing the image to be more crisp instead of upscaled 720P. Also the framerate is no problem, the engine is very optimized and I can run this maxed out in DX10 easily. The controls aren't that bad, I've played other pc ports like Dead Space, Lost Planet, etc. You should just customize controls or simply learn it. I don't know why others complain about not being able to run and shoot when all the RE games have been like that, and it'll probably stay like that for quite a while.… Expand
  26. DannyWow
    Nov 2, 2011
    2
    Game for Windows Live + dreadful controls + a dimwit NPC who wastes all her ammo at the first opportunity and needs to be micromanaged when carrying out the simplest of tasks (best example: needing to be told to use one of three available gun turrets during a boss fight) + restricted camera angle + boring plot + terrible voice acting + poorly designed menus + overall lazy port from consoleGame for Windows Live + dreadful controls + a dimwit NPC who wastes all her ammo at the first opportunity and needs to be micromanaged when carrying out the simplest of tasks (best example: needing to be told to use one of three available gun turrets during a boss fight) + restricted camera angle + boring plot + terrible voice acting + poorly designed menus + overall lazy port from console + ludicrous biceps = an unbelievably frustrating PC gaming experience.

    This game seems to be designed for those who don't want to think and don't want any real kind of freedom when playing computer games. Having just played through Half Life 2: Episode 2 and Portal 2, Resident Evil 5 just felt like a gigantic step backwards and seems to be purely aimed at slack jawed finger twiddling console jockeys.

    I have no idea how this has a score of 86 on Metacritic. IGN gave it 9.3! Madness!

    Avoid.    … Expand
  27. J.Gault
    Dec 26, 2009
    4
    When the original Resident Evil was released on the Playstation, it was ranked one of the most frightening games ever made. Skip ahead almost twelve years to the release of Resident Evil 5 and take a look at where the series has gone. Over time, Resident Evil has lost its horror feel and replaced it with an action-adventure element that makes it feel more like Uncharted rather than RE. When the original Resident Evil was released on the Playstation, it was ranked one of the most frightening games ever made. Skip ahead almost twelve years to the release of Resident Evil 5 and take a look at where the series has gone. Over time, Resident Evil has lost its horror feel and replaced it with an action-adventure element that makes it feel more like Uncharted rather than RE. Let's take a look at the game itself. Gameplay is lame, a watered down RE4 style at best, controls feel too ackward and messy to be playable, and the graphics look like they belong in a game from 2007. However, the biggest problems I had wtih Resident Evil 5 is its atmosphere and how the game is "played." In past Resident Evil titles, everything was creepy and was set at night or in a disturbing setting, but not in 5, oh no. The game is for the most part sunny and ~*alive!*~ It doesn't feel at all like Resident Evil AT ALL. At least 4 kept the distrubing and creepy feel, even if it had a cheesy Hollywood style ending. The worst thing about this game is that the game is far too simple for an RE game and makes no effort even to try to be like the previous titles. There are no zombies, you can barely carry any ammo, there is no merchant or place where you can keep your supplies, and instead of being a "full" game, there are levels instead, which are obviously made for casuals who only want to get achievements or trophies. All in all, the game isn't worth $20 or even $10 for that matter. I'd recommend staying as far away from this one as possible. Only get this if you haven't ever played the Resident Evil series. If you have and haven't yet played anything after Code Veronica, I'd recommend 4 over this hulking pile of piss-poor casuality any day.… Expand
  28. wordy_actions
    Jun 7, 2011
    7
    I compared this game to RE4 while I was playing it, since RE4 is one of my favorite games ever and the first RE game that I played. The game feels very similar to RE4 in the way it controls and the challenges you face. A lot of people complain about not being able to run and gun. And these people miss the point completely. This isn't about mowing down your enemies with machines guns. It'sI compared this game to RE4 while I was playing it, since RE4 is one of my favorite games ever and the first RE game that I played. The game feels very similar to RE4 in the way it controls and the challenges you face. A lot of people complain about not being able to run and gun. And these people miss the point completely. This isn't about mowing down your enemies with machines guns. It's about conserving ammo and carefully taking out enemies. If you could move and shoot this would just be Gears of War with zombies (not necessarily a bad thing though, it just wouldn't be a Resident Evil game). The graphics are very nice and the story is about on par with RE4. At first Sheva annoyed me but once the game went on the co-op system worked pretty well. It's not that big of an improvement over RE4 but worth playing if you like the Resident Evil games.… Expand
  29. tronchaviones
    Sep 27, 2012
    1
    Don't buy this **** Don't rely on paid reviews. This is not a PC game. The mouse control implementation is extremely poor. Mouse sensitivity changes when you walk and every time the buggy braindead console port fails to catch an exception. And since the porting "engineers" bought their credentials on some webpage, they cannot even understand how to patch it.
  30. grandpajoe6191
    Dec 11, 2011
    3
    "Resident Evil 5" = REPETITIVE gameplay + Dumbass AI + Idiotic story + Windows Live account. The result? Don't buy this.
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#12 Best PC Game of 2009
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#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Worth Playing
    80
    Overall, if you can put up with DRM and GFWL headaches, and don't mind risking losing your save games and progress - or at least having them tethered and more complicated than they need to be - Resident Evil 5 for the PC is probably the version to get.
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  2. IGN
    93
    It may not be a radically new Resident Evil 5, but the PC version of the game still manages to hold its own with an improved control scheme and extra Mercenaries mode.
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  3. Vandal
    92
    Hands down, a great adaptation of a great game.
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