Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PlayStation Universe
    85
    A thrilling, tough-as-nails action romp that should appeal to anyone who favours Resident Evil's more action-orientated antics.
  2. GameDaily
    80
    While the artificial intelligence and difficulty pack a huge challenge, the sheer excitement and fun (especially with a friend) make it worth the $4.99 price tag. Lock and load.
  3. ZTGD
    78
    Desperate Escape will likely please the action-oriented fans of the series, but those that prefer the refreshing take Lost in Nightmares delivered, should probably stay away.
  5. GamerNode
    75
    A concentrated dose of RE5's action-based gameplay, DE is quite enjoyable for the short time players will spend with it. Puzzle-seekers, walk the other way; new-era RE action gamers, you will not regret giving it a whirl.
  6. IGN
    70
    Despite Desperate Escape's well-crafted action sequences, I actually found myself missing the unique vibe of Lost in Nightmares.
  7. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    A fun if throwaway addition to the Resi 5 experience. [Apr 2010, p.116]
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  8. Digital Chumps
    66
    Whereas Lost in Nightmares offered a delicious modern take on the Resident Evil's past, Desperate Escape is content to serve up increasingly stale leftovers.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 47
  3. Negative: 10 out of 47
  1. JoseManuel10_
    Aug 9, 2023
    3
    Desperate Escape is the second story-based DLC for Resident Evil 5, after Jill has been freed of her mind control device.

    - Should be a    Desperate Escape is the second story-based DLC for Resident Evil 5, after Jill has been freed of her mind control device.

    - Should be a Unlockable
    - Much Action Oriented (you can't take a break)    … Full Review »
  2. XJoseManuel10X
    Mar 8, 2019
    3
    Desperate Escape is the second story-based DLC for Resident Evil 5, after Jill has been freed of her mind control device.

    - Should be a    Desperate Escape is the second story-based DLC for Resident Evil 5, after Jill has been freed of her mind control device.

    - Should be a Unlockable
    - Much Action Oriented (you can't take a break)
    - The Story is Almost Inexistent, and all you Have to do is Shoot and Shoot    … Full Review »
  3. Basem101
    Aug 21, 2013
    6
    this dlc tells you of how jill and josh managed to escape and reach chris and sheva in the end but it was nothing but killing some people forthis dlc tells you of how jill and josh managed to escape and reach chris and sheva in the end but it was nothing but killing some people for 30 minutes and that's it but it was good to play with jill… Full Review »
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