Resident Evil 5

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1097 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. ChrisB.
    Jan 12, 2010
    10
    4 me the best game on the last year ;-) played over 6 tiome throught and i still haven't enough played .........
  3. DanielB
    Sep 28, 2009
    10
    From the release of Resident Evil 1 i've been a major fan and have brought every game to date, I absolutley loved the first 3 games (1,2 and 3). When Resident Evil 4 came out i loved it too, but missed the old style of the games. When Resident Evil 5 was announced i predicted it wouldnt be as exciting as the first 3 games. But man was i wrong! This game has the graphics, the From the release of Resident Evil 1 i've been a major fan and have brought every game to date, I absolutley loved the first 3 games (1,2 and 3). When Resident Evil 4 came out i loved it too, but missed the old style of the games. When Resident Evil 5 was announced i predicted it wouldnt be as exciting as the first 3 games. But man was i wrong! This game has the graphics, the playability, the storyline, and every level is different and entertaining, and the release on PC has made me buy it again,as i originally owned it on Xbox 360. Great job Capcom i may even swap my ATI 4890 to play it in 3D.… Expand
  4. bosspiranhas
    May 4, 2011
    10
    I loved this.. hope so they make resident evil 6!!!it was a good co-op with my a friends, or online.. it was a good game. lol i played this like 6 times and got bored :P
  5. xianghua
    Feb 22, 2011
    10
    Resident Evil, no matter a night in the mansion or a day in kijuju... is equally challenging to survive

    The game incorperates all of the evolved features from RE4, and topped it off with coop play
    more weapons selection

    and a option to choose chapter instead of messing with individual save files
  6. CastleFox
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    I really wanted to like this game. My two main complaints. The controls SUCK! The audio sound effects SUCK. The story, concept, graphics, are great. But the really clunky controls and immovability make this game almost impossible to play. It's a constant fight just to control the player.
  7. DoomDash
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    I'll just say I've been playing this series since RE1, so I have a good understanding of the series. Don't get me wrong most of the early games are on the top of my RE scale, but Resident Evil 5 actually ended up being one of my absolute favorites in the series, and by far my most played. Why? Because this is an amazing co-op game, in a universe I already loved! If I were to judge this asI'll just say I've been playing this series since RE1, so I have a good understanding of the series. Don't get me wrong most of the early games are on the top of my RE scale, but Resident Evil 5 actually ended up being one of my absolute favorites in the series, and by far my most played. Why? Because this is an amazing co-op game, in a universe I already loved! If I were to judge this as a game without a friend, I wouldn't say anything amazing about it, but because I've played through it 5+ times with 5 different friends, I can tell you each experience has been a blast to play, and different each time.

    Resident Evil 5 just feels right with a friend. Upgrading your weapons is fun, collectibles are fun, the swapping items between your partner is extremely useful, and all the co-op features are just a blast. I highly recommend playing this game on the hardest settings, the extra challenge with a friend makes it very intense and fun.    … Expand
  8. leondaniel21
    Oct 3, 2012
    10
    Un gran juego, me he divertido en grande, tambien debo decir que el port es bastante bueno, muy bien optimizado.. si bien a sido de los resident evil que mas he disfrutado que esta claro que el giro del juego cambio drasticamente pero eso no me disgusta a sido un gran juego.. y si bien lo he pasado como nunca..
  9. Rayman225
    Mar 23, 2013
    10
    Brilliant PC port.
    The game is great (100 times better then RE6)
    Yes I agree it's not scary as the previous series but it's realy enjoyable game.
    But to bad that Capcom did not gived us The Gold Edition for PC.
  10. besttuanlong
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    This is the best pc port ever make from CAPCOM (together with Devil may cry 4). I don't care those people that like the origins RE, I like it this way better (but not RE 6, that's super SUCK). The game really optimized for PC with the most beautiful graphic (better than the console version, 1500% better than RE 6), the cutscene is god like since it use the in-game graphic to do cutsceneThis is the best pc port ever make from CAPCOM (together with Devil may cry 4). I don't care those people that like the origins RE, I like it this way better (but not RE 6, that's super SUCK). The game really optimized for PC with the most beautiful graphic (better than the console version, 1500% better than RE 6), the cutscene is god like since it use the in-game graphic to do cutscene not some annoying video clip like other game and by fully supported keyboard and mouse, this game show that CAPCOM trully care for PC people.… Expand
  11. JRyan29
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    Its a good game,. i love it,.but i need more player,. like 4 player,..............................
  12. KrauserFear
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    6/9/2020
    Resident evil 5 probably the best game of resident evil series I played many resident evil games example Resient evil 4 hd I have to say resident evil 5 is the master copy from re4 no joke example re4 european version and re5 african version you can met iconic charecter like albert wesker,chris,Jill valentines day(My favourite charecter) but gameplay might little bad if we    6/9/2020
    Resident evil 5 probably the best game of resident evil series I played many resident evil games example Resient evil 4 hd I have to say resident evil 5 is the master copy from re4 no joke example re4 european version and re5 african version you can met iconic charecter like albert wesker,chris,Jill valentines day(My favourite charecter) but gameplay might little bad if we compare with re4 and hard to figure which is better or not they are almost same I played with lowest settings as possible not the worst gfx I guess there is verity way to play include some awesome dlc truly a masterpiece 10/10 :)    … Expand
  13. NightElves
    Mar 28, 2019
    10
    This is simply the best Resident Evil game so far. From a market place to the swamp and the final destination a giant ship, so many places to visit. I really, really love the cutscenes here. Sheva is a beautiful and glorious partner. There is horror and a lot of action, I like that. The mouse is so well-used here, you don't need to press Q for "Quick-Turn" for example. This is how theThis is simply the best Resident Evil game so far. From a market place to the swamp and the final destination a giant ship, so many places to visit. I really, really love the cutscenes here. Sheva is a beautiful and glorious partner. There is horror and a lot of action, I like that. The mouse is so well-used here, you don't need to press Q for "Quick-Turn" for example. This is how the controls should be, at least as a PC gamer. I love it, though you can't reload while walking/running, but hey you'll get use to it.… Expand
  14. Babutto
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Another great game of the franchise.

    Pros.: - Further development of the cooperative gameplay idea. Previously, Leon was leading and Ashley was more like a burden. Here Sheva is a badass, helpful, with true marksmanship skills. It is pleasure to have an AI partner like her. However, players can play together which is also a step further. - Wesker. Finally, we can meet him, listen to    Another great game of the franchise.

    Pros.:
    - Further development of the cooperative gameplay idea. Previously, Leon was leading and Ashley was more like a burden. Here Sheva is a badass, helpful, with true marksmanship skills. It is pleasure to have an AI partner like her. However, players can play together which is also a step further.
    - Wesker. Finally, we can meet him, listen to him and kick his ass.
    - Smooth gameplay. There is no feeling of an overextended game story. The gamer feels the pace.
    - Balance. It is a bit better than in RE4 because you SHOULD count bullets and use melee. In RE4 it was simpler. You could have tons of ammo. Here, you should manage the weapons you give to the partner from the very beginning.
    - Money is the issue. Not like before when you can upgrade everything.
    - Further development of the story.
    - Library. Have good background information for new players.
    - Cut scenes. JILL! She is awesome (still think the original Jill design is better).

    Cons.:
    - Cannot upgrade the size of the inventory. But it is not a serious con. It makes the game more challenging.

    So far, no more cons. Even the cut scene interactions are fine. Just an amazing game!    … Expand
  15. EricZhang48
    May 27, 2019
    10
    The graphic and plots of this game and the experiences it provides is absolutely amazing and it is definitely worth the money
  16. hassc
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    Oh my, I really live this game so much like even if it's not real Horor game but still, a great one
  17. MrQuerubin
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    de lejos el resident con mejor historia y jugabilidad, accion combat puro y acompañado de un amigo es mucho mejor
  18. Camilo888
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Excelente, cuota máxima de acción ya por superar el límite y salirse del survival horror cosa que la empresa jamas deberia haber hecho (esa parte es crítica). A pesar de que es muy criticado por ese punto en particular, es más parecido al RE4 de lo que parece, solo hay que dejar el fanatismo de lado para poder verlo. Excelentes juegos ambos tanto el 4 como este RE5.
  19. DuduzinhoDoMau
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    (não sei faze analise)
    grafico do jogo é agradavel, ao menos não achei feio.
    a trilha sonora consegue deixar o ambiente uiui as vezes.
    os controles são diferente, portanto sempre que eu ficava sem joga por certo tempo eu me esquecia como andar, mas não é algo dificil de lembra.
    porém sem duvida o jogo fica mil vezes melhor com um amigo.
  20. Miguelmkx
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Muito bom! cara bom! mesmo. jogo top sistema de luta boa. esse vale a pena.. comprem ele no pc
  21. Whatthehelldude
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Great action-oriented RE game alongside 6. Don't listen to toxic Re fans, play it yourself to find out whether you like it or not.
  22. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  23. Riemanwalker
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    What can i say ! Perfect literally perfect game What can i say ! Perfect literally perfect game What can i say ! Perfect literally perfect game
  24. Chamoy
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    es un buen juego corre en mi pc de medios recursos y muy buena historia 30/10 y god
  25. Bigface
    Oct 22, 2009
    9
    Many people complained about the PC port of this game. I just ended it on my computer, and I'll tell you: after 1-2 hours you get used to movements and shooting. If you're discouraged at first, you'll soon manage to enjoy this beautiful gaming experience. Great story, great graphics, good game mechanics. The only negative thing I have to complan about is Sheva. God. She Many people complained about the PC port of this game. I just ended it on my computer, and I'll tell you: after 1-2 hours you get used to movements and shooting. If you're discouraged at first, you'll soon manage to enjoy this beautiful gaming experience. Great story, great graphics, good game mechanics. The only negative thing I have to complan about is Sheva. God. She wastes tons of ammo, walks around like an idiot (during one of the final fights this becomes VERY annoying) and, appearently, can't shoot at alligators. Play this game with a friend of yours, and it'll be even better,… Expand
  26. ChristopherB
    Sep 20, 2009
    9
    Resident Evil 5 is sucha fun game to play. The graphics are really good. Gameplay is great. Sound and music is also good. The storyline is very good. And the thing that makes this game so great is ofcoure the Co-op. I gave it 9 becouse everything is just perfect with this game, but I gave it - 1 becouse of the not so long campaign. Otherwise its awsome. Buy it!!
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PC Game of 2009
16
#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
5
#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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