Resident Evil 5

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  1. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    5
    Oh how far this franchise has fallen since Resident Evil 2. This game starts off pretty strong, and couch co-op is great, but it quickly gets worse and worse the longer you play. By the last boss the game has degraded into absolute trash.
  2. BarryP
    May 7, 2009
    8
    I picked this up £10 cheaper than the RRP and I am content with my purchase. It's definitely not the best in the series in terms of raw gameplay and innovation, but it's not a bad game either like some have suggested. Though I have to admit the addition of online/splitscreen co op has saved Capcom from embarrassment due to the fact it's pretty much the same as RE4 but I picked this up £10 cheaper than the RRP and I am content with my purchase. It's definitely not the best in the series in terms of raw gameplay and innovation, but it's not a bad game either like some have suggested. Though I have to admit the addition of online/splitscreen co op has saved Capcom from embarrassment due to the fact it's pretty much the same as RE4 but with better graphics. The controls really aren't as bad as people make out, either. The only conflict with regards to that is the default mapping, where run is (x) and turning the right analogue stick (seeing as you use your right hand for both). I haven't changed the controls yet but I think I would be better off if run was one of the top buttons (like L1 or R1). I am also one of the dislikers of having to stop and aim/shoot especially giving that I have played so many games in the last 2-3 years where running and shooting is common. I agree with one of the critics that pointed out that Capcom have tried to keep some old fundamentals but have also tried some new stuff which I find a little baffling. I have only played co op mode but overall it was a nice experience and requires some team play (exchanging items with one another and correspondence of puzzles) so I believe an 8/10 is well justified.… Expand
  3. AdamD
    Jun 3, 2009
    6
    As an entry into the Resident Evil series, RE5 soars as its best effort, incorporating the gameplay of RE4 and upping the ante with HD graphics and a parter system that can be used in both single-user and online co-op modes. The storyline is more streamlined than previous entries, and the action starts from the first minute and never lets up. Even on "easy" or "normal" modes, expect great As an entry into the Resident Evil series, RE5 soars as its best effort, incorporating the gameplay of RE4 and upping the ante with HD graphics and a parter system that can be used in both single-user and online co-op modes. The storyline is more streamlined than previous entries, and the action starts from the first minute and never lets up. Even on "easy" or "normal" modes, expect great difficulty overcoming the hordes of zombies, lickers, and other slimy beasties that are clawing to have your entrails for dinner. Fans of the series will be cheering. However, any gamer not so willing to turn a blind eye to the many faults in RE5 probably won't agree. Control schemes taken verbatim from previous RE ports are best left to survival horror, and RE5 (no matter how badly it wants to be) is not survival horror. It is an action game, and as any thing trying hard to be something it's not, friction is obvious and frustration sets in quickly. The over-the-shoulder camera isn't suited for close-quarters combat, often leaving the avatar exposed to point-blank attacks on the left side that cannot even be seen. Far too often the game relies on QuickTime events instead of actual gameplay, but never telling you if you're watching a cutscene or playable stage, which often leads to you missing your button-mashing window and replaying the level from the last checkpoint. Your partner rarely seems helpful, and frequently runs off to other parts of the map only to die, causing both of you to go back to start. As well, your partner is allowed to revive you should you fall near death, but often they will be preoccupied or simply unresponsive and you die where you stand. Easily the worst trapping of "traditional" RE games is the limitations placed on your character's weapon/item carrying capacity, and RE5 is absolutely the worst of the bunch. Instead of an ever-expandable suitcase, a la RE4, your character and partner are limited to nine items each, which may sound like a lot, but it's far from it. When you take into account that each weapon takes up a spot, each box of ammunition takes up a spot, and your protective gear takes up a spot, it doesn't take very long into the game to get to the point where you are choosing between carrying a health aid or ammunition for your secondary weapon. I could go on for days about this game's faults, but the most unfortunate thing is that most of them seem intentional on Capcom's part to uphold the "tradition" of the series. Well, the series has always had some terrible aspects to it, and tradition alone is no logical reason to keep what could be a killer app mired in poor gameplay and design. Rent this one, folks. I beat it in three days, and have no desire to try it again.… Expand
  4. N/A
    Mar 19, 2009
    5
    Co-op is the only thing that makes this game ok. Capcom seriously need to reconsider where Resident Evil is going because they can't put out another one like this without letting the series fade away. Its an action game not a horror game. The story is just ridiculous and is so predictable, especially when it comes to the bosses. They are all the same! DOES NOT top RE4 in any way. I Co-op is the only thing that makes this game ok. Capcom seriously need to reconsider where Resident Evil is going because they can't put out another one like this without letting the series fade away. Its an action game not a horror game. The story is just ridiculous and is so predictable, especially when it comes to the bosses. They are all the same! DOES NOT top RE4 in any way. I played it through on veteran online co-op and it was good to begin with. But by the end it just got tedious and I was glad to have it finished. Not a bad game but for a Resident Evil fan like me it just didn't cut it.… Expand
  5. DavidA
    Mar 21, 2009
    8
    Resident Evil 5 is a great return to a great franchise. But it's also taken a completely different turn with the whole game being in co-op mode where you can either play by yourself and the AI controls sheva (you partner) or with a friend with you or over the network. The only bad thing about this game is the it's quite repetitive on the game play, example: You enter an area, Resident Evil 5 is a great return to a great franchise. But it's also taken a completely different turn with the whole game being in co-op mode where you can either play by yourself and the AI controls sheva (you partner) or with a friend with you or over the network. The only bad thing about this game is the it's quite repetitive on the game play, example: You enter an area, and a scene occurs showing you a a blocked passage way and a button. No zombies about anywhere, so you tread forward and press the button, then suddenly about 20 zombies will come out of nowhere. It's all pretty much resident evil 5 is. But with the introduction of figurines and bonus features, the game is endless. Bonus features allows you to unlock figurines, unlock a game filter where you can change the look of the game, unlock costumes for your characters, as well as get infinite ammo. The best thing about this? There are certain criteria you need to accomplish, it's like an in-game trophy (ps3) collection which prizes.… Expand
  6. TimothyD
    Mar 27, 2009
    7
    Its a fun game. The slow pacing adds to the panic. Now you have a partner, destroying any feeling of fear. Now, its sunny outside, destroying any feeling of fear. What happened to dark areas? Sudden zombie popups? The feeling of being the last person alive?(Although you weren't) This game killed all the zombie game cliches there were. And, what bothers me the most. When I have a full Its a fun game. The slow pacing adds to the panic. Now you have a partner, destroying any feeling of fear. Now, its sunny outside, destroying any feeling of fear. What happened to dark areas? Sudden zombie popups? The feeling of being the last person alive?(Although you weren't) This game killed all the zombie game cliches there were. And, what bothers me the most. When I have a full inventory. And my partner has a full inventory. And I want some herbs to heal myself, I have to swap something with my partner for the herbs. Then use the herb. Then get my previous item I swapped back from my partner. And plus, I wear armor in my inventory. My inventory is basically a backpack, I don't wear my armor on a backpack. Overall. The action is fun. But its not as scary as it was in Resident Evil 4. Oh, and whatever happened to all the cliche subtitles?… Expand
  7. ChrisL
    May 17, 2009
    8
    I have never played any other Resident Evil games before, but I know that they're usually horror games. Unlike what I expected, this game is not horrific at any point, yet very bloody with lots of gore. I've only tried this game in co-op and it's actually pretty fun. There are a few flaws that really annoys you in the gameplay. For example, the inventory of items you can I have never played any other Resident Evil games before, but I know that they're usually horror games. Unlike what I expected, this game is not horrific at any point, yet very bloody with lots of gore. I've only tried this game in co-op and it's actually pretty fun. There are a few flaws that really annoys you in the gameplay. For example, the inventory of items you can carry around is very limited. Even the ammunition takes up place of the 9 spots you have in it. So throughout the game (probably except for the beginning levels), you find yourself unable to grab items because you're out of room even if you have a partner who can carry it for you. Another flaw is that during "aim mode", you can't move. Now that I think of it, you can't move if you're doing an action not just shooting. You can't move when reloading, you can't move when healing, etc. It really slows down the gameplay and makes your character REALLY slow. Although the game does have a bit of challenge at times. Now for the storyline. It's complete crap. It's about these two people try to stop a villain from taking over the world. I've seen that billions of times and I'm tired of it. The story can't grab the gamer's feelings into it. Even if the main character dies, no one will care. The lines of the story is very corny and awkward at times. The two main characters are always asking: "What the hell is this?", "What the hell is going on?", "What is this place?". It gets boring after awhile. And all that garbage about if this whole thing is worth fighting for, I fought all the "zombies" and I still don't know. In the end, this game is extremely fun if you have a friend you could tag along with. Otherwise, you might as well go read book.… Expand
  8. JamesL.
    Jun 26, 2009
    7
    Resi 5 is a good game but I thought that some of the levels were average in terms of gameplay and the tasks to be done. The graphics are excellent and despite what a lot of people say about " Why can't you run and gun?", it doesn't bother me. It makes it different. I finished the game quite easily on normal and I enjoyed it loads. There is plenty of replay value especially on Resi 5 is a good game but I thought that some of the levels were average in terms of gameplay and the tasks to be done. The graphics are excellent and despite what a lot of people say about " Why can't you run and gun?", it doesn't bother me. It makes it different. I finished the game quite easily on normal and I enjoyed it loads. There is plenty of replay value especially on the Mercenaries mode but I did feel a little let down on the size of the game but least it is quality even though the quantity of levels could have been higher.… Expand
  9. NeT
    Jun 9, 2009
    7
    Resident Evil 4 was a huge change for the Resident Evil series. Though I didn't like this change at first, I gradually started to like it the more I played. Now that I've played 5, I realized the series is going in a direction I'm not liking. Co-Op and Mercenaries are this games only saving graces. The enemies are nowhere near as amazing or freakish as RE4. Nor is the gameResident Evil 4 was a huge change for the Resident Evil series. Though I didn't like this change at first, I gradually started to like it the more I played. Now that I've played 5, I realized the series is going in a direction I'm not liking. Co-Op and Mercenaries are this games only saving graces. The enemies are nowhere near as amazing or freakish as RE4. Nor is the game in the same zip code as the difficult in RE4... I was disappointed with the game, but at least it's not a huge failure... seriously, thank the co-op for that. Try playing professional on rogue and see how pissed off you get...… Expand
  10. ShammySham
    Mar 13, 2009
    8
    Many people have complained about the controls. It's true that the controls seem broken, but at the same time the controls are functional once you understand the way the game plays out. Using the knife on certain enemies like the dogs is near to impossible. This is why you have a partner. Whether you have a sensible partner or not can make or break your gaming experience, but either Many people have complained about the controls. It's true that the controls seem broken, but at the same time the controls are functional once you understand the way the game plays out. Using the knife on certain enemies like the dogs is near to impossible. This is why you have a partner. Whether you have a sensible partner or not can make or break your gaming experience, but either way the thing capcom does right is make this game a fun experience via network game. The split screen becomes more of a headache unless you own the 60+" tele. For the gamers like myself that have a 32", it is barely visible enough to be playable. I'm sure there are many faults to find in this game, but I think the positives far outweigh the negatives here.… Expand
  11. gleepglop
    Mar 14, 2009
    7
    The controls make this game fall short of being a 90+ game. If I want to conserve ammo in typical survival horror fashion and take out a solitary zombie with a melee weapon I have to run up to it and then stand there in place swinging until the zombie is stupid enough to walk into me. Either that or get hit by the zombie... If they patch the controls to be more reasonable the game will be The controls make this game fall short of being a 90+ game. If I want to conserve ammo in typical survival horror fashion and take out a solitary zombie with a melee weapon I have to run up to it and then stand there in place swinging until the zombie is stupid enough to walk into me. Either that or get hit by the zombie... If they patch the controls to be more reasonable the game will be a lot better. I don't think it would even hurt the gameplay mechanics.… Expand
  12. FrancisM
    Mar 16, 2009
    10
    Love this game although the ending was disappointing in the sense of I can't look forward to the same villainin the next game which isnt as good as some would thing a series long antagonist getting killed is cracked up to be... otherwise Co Op is genius and you can play the ame over and over to unlock everything
  13. granth
    Apr 12, 2009
    9
    It may not be the survival horror game that everybody thought it would be, but Resident Evil 5 should not be put down just because it became an action/horror hybird. The game was amazing, though some parts were frustrating. The co-op is some of the most fun I have ever played. It had stunning graphics, many many bosses of a wide variety, action sequences that could rival any game. The It may not be the survival horror game that everybody thought it would be, but Resident Evil 5 should not be put down just because it became an action/horror hybird. The game was amazing, though some parts were frustrating. The co-op is some of the most fun I have ever played. It had stunning graphics, many many bosses of a wide variety, action sequences that could rival any game. The only people who truly do not like this game are people who really wanted to be scared out of their witts. You can tell that the developers were trying to appeal to more people than horror fanatics. The only thing stopping it from a 10 is that there aren't as many weapons to unlock, and some parts can get frusterating.… Expand
  14. kukkupöö
    Apr 14, 2009
    8
    If you have played res4, definitely start with veteran-diffficulty setting. It gives enough challence, so you really have to relay on your partner. (wich is your friend, of course, not that stupid a.i.) After beating veteran you unlock professional-mode which is ridiculously hard and almost impossible to clear(for me and my friend, that is) The game was very enjoyable and it gave for me If you have played res4, definitely start with veteran-diffficulty setting. It gives enough challence, so you really have to relay on your partner. (wich is your friend, of course, not that stupid a.i.) After beating veteran you unlock professional-mode which is ridiculously hard and almost impossible to clear(for me and my friend, that is) The game was very enjoyable and it gave for me and my friend some good laughs and screams, but there are few things that bugs me: 1)Resident Evil 4 was not a horror game, but it had weird twisted atmosphare that made it feel lika Resident Evil game. Maybe because the original director from the other games was not involved in this project, that cool chilling atmosphere is gone and that's the main thing that pisses me off. 2)Another thing is the devolution of the inventory box, compared to resident evil 4 of course. This time you have only nine blocks to use. If you want to wear a bulletproof vest and that another combat vest you can't just wear them, but they take two blocks of your pocket space leaving only seven for herbs, weapons and ammunition. That's just stupid if you ask me! :D 3) There's not many new or interesting characters in the game, and Chris aint as charismatic character as leon was. 4)Too much over the top slo-mo kung-fu action sh*t. That's just my opinion, but I think it takes away realism from the game. Anyway With Gears Of War2 Resident Evil 5 is one of the best co-op action game for the current system.… Expand
  15. CodyBaker
    Jun 17, 2009
    9
    I was beyond satisfied with this stunning conclusion of the resident evil series. With more than 5 million copies sold within just a few months (surpassing sales of gears of war 1 & 2), most resident evil fans around the world consider this the best in the series (my favorite will always be the gamecube remake of the original and resident evil 4 but this one comes damn close). Although I was beyond satisfied with this stunning conclusion of the resident evil series. With more than 5 million copies sold within just a few months (surpassing sales of gears of war 1 & 2), most resident evil fans around the world consider this the best in the series (my favorite will always be the gamecube remake of the original and resident evil 4 but this one comes damn close). Although some people bitch about the controls because they expect too much out of the gameplay so they just give up like losers. Another thing a few people complain about is the story arc; this is ONLY because the people who do complain about it are confused, they're just dissapointed that this is the end of the series, or they're just too fucking retarded to understand the substance of this masterpiece and have NO taste in brilliant storytelling WHATSOEVER, they should TAKE THE TIME to actually get to know the story arc before judging it like inexperienced dumbasses. Me, my friends, and 5 million people around the world finally got to experience the end of the resident evil series and we enjoyed every plotline revolving around it. The graphics in this game are the best I've seen yet, Africa never looked so beautiful, and not to mention how incredibly realistic the characters looked, especially the environments. Also, not only is Sheva sexy as hell but she is useful; while only a few people complain how "useless" they think she is, that's only because when people play the game as Chris, they just stand there and expect Sheva to do all the work because they're just too damn lazy...or scared to do anything, she's there to HELP you, not do EVERY LITTLE THING for you. And another thing, the 3rd greatest villain in videogame history (behind ONLY Liquid Ocelot and Xahenort), Wesker, the main antagonist of the entire series is the ultimate badass and the final boss at the climax before the end; his evil is resolved as well as the main villain behind EVERYTHING that happened throughout the ENTIRE resident evil series, Lord Ozwell E. Spencer, appears in resinend evil 5 and finally dies at the hands of Wesker (this is Spencer's first, final, and ONLY appearence). Over all, I give this game a 9.5 out of 10, just about everything in this game is epic. The ONLY thing that I would consider a dissapointment is that my 3rd favorite villain in all my years of videogaming, Wesker, dies; as the resident evil series' main antagonist, I guess it had to be done, at the hands of both Chris and Sheva. Resident Evil 5 is a truly memorable experience.… Expand
  16. JessicaH
    Nov 28, 2009
    5
    SERIOUSLY!!! I waited so long to play this game, I have beaten resident evil 4 six times, each time in one sitting it is with out a doubt my favorite video game as for a survival horror story line go. I am highly disappointed with this game. I love the fact that it was a co-op that is probably the best part about it, why did they start out a game with sixty zombies attacking you, just to SERIOUSLY!!! I waited so long to play this game, I have beaten resident evil 4 six times, each time in one sitting it is with out a doubt my favorite video game as for a survival horror story line go. I am highly disappointed with this game. I love the fact that it was a co-op that is probably the best part about it, why did they start out a game with sixty zombies attacking you, just to put you ten feet further have another sixty zombies and an axe guy come after you. I find the creativity in this game to be dumb, and wouls not suggest to most people, otherwise the people that can stand this game would be delighted...… Expand
  17. Davito
    Oct 3, 2012
    8
    RE5 it's just a good ol action game. I would prefered it if they labeled the game as a new IP. It lost some of it's RE roots. Just see when RE6 comes out. Nobody will know what it them. In a horrible way.
  18. MySt1
    Oct 17, 2010
    7
    As a start I have to say that RE5 was not a horror game.Resident Evil 5 is a co-op action game with a pretty bad AI and bad controls.But I still think this is a pretty good game.Why?Well, the co-op is very fun,i love the mercenaries mode, and the boss fights in this game were pretty cool(Except the El Gigante boss,it was just stupid).There is also many different weapons and enemies in thisAs a start I have to say that RE5 was not a horror game.Resident Evil 5 is a co-op action game with a pretty bad AI and bad controls.But I still think this is a pretty good game.Why?Well, the co-op is very fun,i love the mercenaries mode, and the boss fights in this game were pretty cool(Except the El Gigante boss,it was just stupid).There is also many different weapons and enemies in this game, and you actually get to kill Albert Wesker.But I still hope that the next Resident evil game is a horror game, not an action game.These new Resident Evil games just feel like something compleatly different than the old RE games.… Expand
  19. Stealthgear
    Oct 19, 2010
    9
    This is probably the best game ever made. It is like Resident Evil 4 with more action, more replayability, and better graphics. Resident Evil is beyond cool. If you like gun management, exploring, collecting treasure and killing zombies look no further. The only thing I hated about this game was its price. Compared to Resident Evil 4, the DLC is a complete ripoff. RE4 was two games, AdaThis is probably the best game ever made. It is like Resident Evil 4 with more action, more replayability, and better graphics. Resident Evil is beyond cool. If you like gun management, exploring, collecting treasure and killing zombies look no further. The only thing I hated about this game was its price. Compared to Resident Evil 4, the DLC is a complete ripoff. RE4 was two games, Ada Wong story. This is like 1.5 games and even more expensive. If RE6 gets too chincey I won't play it, but so far this is the best Zombie Killing experience and the best game on PS3.… Expand
  20. KtulluEats15
    Mar 6, 2011
    8
    Once again another Resident Evil rises and tries to take over the forth but can it be better than. Resident Evil 5 puts you in the footsteps of Chris Redfield a S.T.A.R.S member from the first game and his new partner Sheva with a funny british accent. The gameplay is the same as the the forth game, with the laser point and some what hard puzzles. The annoying is playing alone with theOnce again another Resident Evil rises and tries to take over the forth but can it be better than. Resident Evil 5 puts you in the footsteps of Chris Redfield a S.T.A.R.S member from the first game and his new partner Sheva with a funny british accent. The gameplay is the same as the the forth game, with the laser point and some what hard puzzles. The annoying is playing alone with the computer as your partner is going to be hard because most of the time its in the way and it keeps taking your ammunition when needed and be abused also has to die when its not the right time. But playing is fun just two dudes messing with a bunch of zombies. Problems have been going on with this game, they say its racist, I don't mind its just you don't see that many games like that. A good game still waiting for the next one to come out.… Expand
  21. Watermelon789
    Nov 1, 2012
    8
    Replaying this again but in the PS3 , there's really not much of a difference and plays significantly like a dated PS2 game. Of course, the co-op is the key of success here and much of the content it's very basic. Though in my opinion this is really the perfect game to play with a buddy.
  22. Kondorr
    May 21, 2011
    9
    Let me start with saying that I never took a interest in the Resident Evil series... never. Somehow when the series started I was into LucasArts games... adventures... Star Wars... many years later I got a quick peek at the PC... and I was sold! The graphics and face animations... the cut-scene quality... the voice acting... the adrenaline shock from the first majini encounter... ButLet me start with saying that I never took a interest in the Resident Evil series... never. Somehow when the series started I was into LucasArts games... adventures... Star Wars... many years later I got a quick peek at the PC... and I was sold! The graphics and face animations... the cut-scene quality... the voice acting... the adrenaline shock from the first majini encounter... But playing on PC, there was never the option for me to do some Co-Op. A few months later my PS3 arrived and I had to get that sweet gory game for it. Since then passed something like 2 and a half months and I was still doing Co-Op damage in it.
    One thing I have to notice first... I really had the impression, that there were more enemies in the PC version... so that would be one minus point... but I didn't really count them, so whatever!

    First impression... the whole thing begins with an amazing cut-scene, featuring some of the best "for game" cinematic's I came across... the camera movement, the angles the editing... it is simply a good movie between the levels with amazing production values... why only a good movie? Well, the plot isn't that great and the dialogs are sometimes idiotic... but the voice-cast is so amazing that you can easily forget that the last line you heard is actually pretty stupid! The voice-cast and the facial animations... which are really outstanding... the eye movement, the eyebrows, the lips it is simply a joy to simply watch them two main heroes!

    So now lets talk about our main protagonists... Chris Redfield... as much as I love the way he was animated, I am not quite a fan of his muscularity... I mean the guys looks like a descended of Donkey Kong himself, just watch his ears! But besides that he is quit a likable character. On the other hand we have his always present female sidekick, which is simply anatomically perfect, no over sized silicon breasts (like most of the female characters designed for games), a beautiful face and as Chris a likable character.
    But what Sheva really offers is "an excuse" for the possibility to play the whole single player campaign in Cooperative mode with friends on-line! Of course there are in game button assigned commands to communicate within game, but a headset is definitely the way to go! I would especially recommend the original PS3 headset from Sony!
    The replay value in Co-Op mode is extremely high, when you got some folks to play with. People say the single player experience vs. the Co-Op experience is radically different... maybe, but the Co-Op is in my opinion the more fun way to play. Gathering the treasures and emblems and trophies together really is much more rewarding and you have to really work together to go through some game points to not waste amo or healing stuff. The difficulty level is somewhat unbalanced sometimes, you start with a very tough set piece followed by some easier points along the way, then you get to another hard point and so on and so on... but that is not really a complaint, more an observation about the games pacing.
    A minus point is the engine, which on one hand offers stunning graphics, but on the other hand really narrows your movement options. You can't jump over any given ledge, the game has to allow you this, the cover system is OK, but why do they reload before going back to cover after shooting, leaving you literally out in the open for counterattacks? Some might not like the fact, that you can't run and shoot, but this too isn't really that bad... one has just to rethink his game strategy.
    So if you like games which offer a spectacular presentation, but no really strong plot or dialogue (but perfectly voice acted and featuring likable characters), which offer amazing graphics and a ton of fun instead of a complicated game engine, then this one is the right one for you... for weeks, if not months!
    This game has some cons, but the pros definitely out wage them... so this is a 10 in 10 for me! The DLC are also worth the purchase!    … Expand
  23. Ggdograa
    Feb 9, 2012
    6
    I've never been a fan of the Resident Evil series. I've always found the controls to be clumsy and awkward and the animations and gun mechanics to be extremely slow and cumbersome. Resident Evil 5 continues this long tradition of just simply dated game-play and an even more laughably moronic and cliched storyline than before. What starts off as a rather fascinating and engaging fewI've never been a fan of the Resident Evil series. I've always found the controls to be clumsy and awkward and the animations and gun mechanics to be extremely slow and cumbersome. Resident Evil 5 continues this long tradition of just simply dated game-play and an even more laughably moronic and cliched storyline than before. What starts off as a rather fascinating and engaging few chapters set in Africa quickly turns into generic set-pieces in abandoned labs and caves where you fend off wave after wave of inexplicably slow moving enemies with rocket launchers, grenades and large pointy sticks. Throw in the occasional (and always unexpected) quick-time cut-scenes, which when failed usually result in instant death as well as almost constant gimmicky boss fights (one after the other after the other, which all revolve around repeating a strategy until it becomes tedious) and you've got Resident Evil 5 in a nutshell. The major fault with this game isn't its control problems or horrible story, but merely the fact that the series has always been built around these hallmarks and Capcom still haven't done anything to fix them. The scenario is literally threatening to the entire planet and they send two people in to stop it? Why is Wesker acting like he's from The Matrix? Why am I fighting cigar chomping Zombies with mini-guns? You'll find yourself asking questions like these time and time again. Resident Evil fans are going to love every minute of this, but those of us who don't think the sun shines out of Chris Redfield's ass and enjoy coherent gaming, are going to find it a real kick in the nuts. There's just too many annoyances with this game to call it a classic. However, truth be told you do get a chock load of content and replay value.… Expand
  24. freddiebrks
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    This game is great but it could have been a perfect 10 if not for the stupid people complaining it was racist. The beta version would have been a fans dream but of course it was called racist just because there were AFRICANS in it. Still though it was a awesome game and i still loved every second of it
  25. ilovegames32
    Oct 9, 2012
    7
    Resident evil 5 proves that capcom really isn't interested in scaring gamers like previous R.E Titles did so long ago...but is that a bad thing? yes & no! Yes because this is why resident evil games were always loved, & was always highly anticipated by gamers everywhere. And no because this represents a NEEDED change to the series. So if you love the 1st five R.E( R.E0- R.E CV) but hatedResident evil 5 proves that capcom really isn't interested in scaring gamers like previous R.E Titles did so long ago...but is that a bad thing? yes & no! Yes because this is why resident evil games were always loved, & was always highly anticipated by gamers everywhere. And no because this represents a NEEDED change to the series. So if you love the 1st five R.E( R.E0- R.E CV) but hated R.E4 Then you should pass on R.E5(if you never played R.E5 or hated the demo or hate the direction R.E has taken but rate it poorly..stop trolling) because it plays just like R.E4. First the good: like R.E4 its about action as this game gives you plenty of explosions & QTE scenes! the enemies are a little quicker & even more challenging which is a plus & all boss fights are epic! The graphics: holds up pretty good even as my review is late on this game lol good lighting & shading..great water physics,even destructible environments such as walls,Windows etc! the story: Its pretty good especially when wesker is introduced later as the main Villain & brings what seems to be an end to possibly the greatest video game villain ever created! the controls: work fine but seems like they were designed for a fps instead of a 3rd action game but are manageable & precise. there's lots to do here as Mercenary mode returns & also extra mercenary mode plus two new modes:Desperate escape & lost In nightmares as this mode attempts to win over the Survivor horror fans capcom turned their back on lol but falls flat because its too short & sadly kinda boring. The bad:it plays just like R.E4 so I was a bit disappointed by this as it felt all to Familiar! I mean its good they used R.E.4 formula but failed to improve on it as co-op is really the only new feature here which is good but if you play alone(NOT RECOMMENDED) the CPU player just sucks!! You can't buy or upgrade weapons during missions, & the inventory box is horrible as the amount of boxes easily gets filled!! Probably the worst aspect of R.E5 is the fact that the survivor horror theme is all but dead but as I stated earlier its clear that capcom isn't going to return the R.E series back to survivor horror but instead throw in small(& I mean small)scars in favor for large explosions...7/10… Expand
  26. lustrofuria
    Dec 19, 2011
    8
    Good action to two players. Excellent game. It only not better because A.I. from partner is very low when not controlled for a human player. But the action is good. The combat have a intense rythmn. I recommend this game for action fans.
  27. mrnice
    Jul 1, 2016
    7
    Online coop saves this game from the AI partner, and helps getting the players to the impressive boss fights with minimal frustration. There's a frantic, desperate feeling to some of the maps, especially first time through the game. There's a mix between arcade-like sections of fun action, and other sections of confused survival and progression. Overall, it's just an extremely polishedOnline coop saves this game from the AI partner, and helps getting the players to the impressive boss fights with minimal frustration. There's a frantic, desperate feeling to some of the maps, especially first time through the game. There's a mix between arcade-like sections of fun action, and other sections of confused survival and progression. Overall, it's just an extremely polished coop game that could use tighter level design. No competition within the niche (coop survival game).… Expand
  28. joshgamersw2
    Jan 22, 2012
    8
    Right ok.... resident evil 5 its gotten really strong reviews by the looks of it but to its a good 3rd person shoot but a bad resident evil game i know im gonna get alot of hate for this but this is my review and when u take resident evil 5 and put it up to resident evil 1,2,3 and even 4 its really bad thats the only proplem i have with it oh and it capcoms gonna make it a shooter...can weRight ok.... resident evil 5 its gotten really strong reviews by the looks of it but to its a good 3rd person shoot but a bad resident evil game i know im gonna get alot of hate for this but this is my review and when u take resident evil 5 and put it up to resident evil 1,2,3 and even 4 its really bad thats the only proplem i have with it oh and it capcoms gonna make it a shooter...can we atleast be able to movie and reload,shoot ? i mean come on now. for a shooter 8/10 for a resident evil game 6/10 id recomend it to all people who like shooters and id have to recomend it to resident evil fans coz it ends a big story in the games.Oh and NO PEOPLE THIS IS NO SURVIVAL HORROR GAME! its a 3rd person shooter.… Expand
  29. firstevil87
    Jun 19, 2012
    6
    Quoting TheSpoonyOne:"Betrayaaal!". That's what I felt during my painful playthrough with this game. Resident Evil 5 strips away the "survival horror" becoming a generic tps with bad controls. By the time I was using cover based shooting against zombified soldiers with guns I realized how high the shark has been jumped. While the plot of resident evil 4 was bad, b movie bad withQuoting TheSpoonyOne:"Betrayaaal!". That's what I felt during my painful playthrough with this game. Resident Evil 5 strips away the "survival horror" becoming a generic tps with bad controls. By the time I was using cover based shooting against zombified soldiers with guns I realized how high the shark has been jumped. While the plot of resident evil 4 was bad, b movie bad with cliché villains, that game had a decent gameplay that distracted the player. Here the plot is bad because it is pretentius, somehow the writers attempted to be serious and failed. Even if I take the game on his own I still can't reccomend it because of clunky controls, annoying AI partner and the "generic" feel that surrounds the game. I understand that Capcom wanted to cater on the call of duty crowd and please the then-new xbox users but, for the love of god, create a new ip don't make this franchise a zombie… Expand
  30. pookie
    Jun 28, 2012
    7
    A step backwards from RE4 IMO. The Resident Evil formula is now strictly action (more so than RE4). The game feels like a military game and now boasts a CO-OP mode. You can play online or via computer controlled AI. Visually the game looks great, but the storyline and gameplay doesn't do it for me here. However, the game is far from bad and the online CO-OP experience is a pretty funA step backwards from RE4 IMO. The Resident Evil formula is now strictly action (more so than RE4). The game feels like a military game and now boasts a CO-OP mode. You can play online or via computer controlled AI. Visually the game looks great, but the storyline and gameplay doesn't do it for me here. However, the game is far from bad and the online CO-OP experience is a pretty fun addition to the series.… Expand
  31. Daveman
    Jun 1, 2012
    6
    Although a lot of the suspense and thrills that made Resident Evil what it was is withering away with each sequel, the action packed co-op gameplay was enough to sell me. Just don't expect an Oscar-winning story, lol. [Graphics: 9. Excellent gory details and a lot of different enemy templates keeps the game looking fresh.] [Sound: 9. Lots of creepy voices, menacing growls, gunfire andAlthough a lot of the suspense and thrills that made Resident Evil what it was is withering away with each sequel, the action packed co-op gameplay was enough to sell me. Just don't expect an Oscar-winning story, lol. [Graphics: 9. Excellent gory details and a lot of different enemy templates keeps the game looking fresh.] [Sound: 9. Lots of creepy voices, menacing growls, gunfire and explosions consistent with the action.] [Voices: 8. Pretty good for the most part. Some times enunciation and the amount of passion in the voices can be lacking.] [Gameplay: 9. VERY awesome co-op gameplay, which is something I've waited a long time for in a Resident Evil game. The excitability of killing in RE4 is combined with exchangeable inventory (you can swap weapons and items with your partner) makes for a satisfying multiplayer. Even without a second person, you can swap with an A.I. controlled partner that responds quite well.] [Content: 7. The main game is fun, if only for one run through. The challenge modes will also test your skills.] [Story: 2. The only tough pill for me to swallow. Resident Evil went from isolated, suspensful survival-horror to a cliched, predictable and almost cartoony Matrix-style action flick. The only plus side are the files you can read up if you have any spare time, which goes into the history of Resident Evil even before the events of Raccoon City.] [Replay Value: 5. Up in the air for this one. I had a blast playing with a friend during the story mode, but it was only fun enough for one outing. The Challenge mode didn't interest me for very long, even with the additional costume unlocks. Could be someone else's cup of tea, however.]… Expand
  32. hawaiianhappy
    Nov 15, 2012
    8
    I purchased the Gold edition of this game and I think it makes a big difference. The normal campaign has 2 flaws: The AI is horrible and the game isn't scary. Sheva had no business in the game at all, if they made the inventory like re4, made Chris isolated, made the game occur at night, and had maybe traps waiting for you like in re4 to make you more aware of your surroundings, thenI purchased the Gold edition of this game and I think it makes a big difference. The normal campaign has 2 flaws: The AI is horrible and the game isn't scary. Sheva had no business in the game at all, if they made the inventory like re4, made Chris isolated, made the game occur at night, and had maybe traps waiting for you like in re4 to make you more aware of your surroundings, then maybe the game would have been better. Lost in nightmares is actually really good. Especially when playing with a friend. Desperate escape is OK.

    Verses mode is fun for awhile but not amazing.    … Expand
  33. Jouna92
    Jul 18, 2012
    8
    Very entertaining game and co-op is very fun! But it is not a resident evil game. It is more like a action than a horror game but it is still a great game.
  34. Thebigdeal324
    Jul 6, 2013
    8
    Like the fourth game the fifth is great. Albert Wesker is such a great villain. My only problem with this game was the AI on your partner, couldn't really rely on it to do anything.
  35. Glavas89
    Oct 7, 2012
    8
    The visuals are simply brilliant, the game creates enormous tension. One factor is the constant threat of enemy hordes, the other with an interesting story along with surprising twists and locations.
  36. SilentINU
    Jun 19, 2013
    7
    This game is good, but not great for sure. There was not much horror like in the previous games of this series and i'm not a big fan of horror shooting games but this one was not bad at all. I liked the enemies and the weapon upgrade system and liked the background and art of the game. The good graphics and decent story and the addiction of modes like co-op multiplayer made me give a scoreThis game is good, but not great for sure. There was not much horror like in the previous games of this series and i'm not a big fan of horror shooting games but this one was not bad at all. I liked the enemies and the weapon upgrade system and liked the background and art of the game. The good graphics and decent story and the addiction of modes like co-op multiplayer made me give a score of 7 which is good but not great like i said before.… Expand
  37. Ne42
    Jan 12, 2013
    7
    Played this game alone. This game is not bad, however I find it pretty boring sometimes, and sometimes illogical and "one way only" to be played (e.g. you have only one way to kill the boss, I guess it was better to have "smart way" and "long way") which sometimes is quite frustrating. Other than that it's a fun game to play, I guess it's much better to be played in coop on-line, sine AIPlayed this game alone. This game is not bad, however I find it pretty boring sometimes, and sometimes illogical and "one way only" to be played (e.g. you have only one way to kill the boss, I guess it was better to have "smart way" and "long way") which sometimes is quite frustrating. Other than that it's a fun game to play, I guess it's much better to be played in coop on-line, sine AI is somewhat dumb, esp. on boss fights.… Expand
  38. savagejoe444
    May 25, 2013
    8
    RE5 isn't better than RE4, but... It definitely is a true RE sequel. Chris Redfield has been my favorite RE character, 2nd to Leon, since Resident Evil 1! The ally A.I. is stupid and doesn't seem to help out a lot, so make sure you're playing co-op with a friend. Either way, its a great RE game from beginning to the exciting boss fight at the end (not spoiling it)!
  39. Steyraus
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    With the Move controller RE5 is one of the most intense and origional Action games youbcan play..It doesnt live up.to its predesesor in many ways and there is alot,, alot of grustrating moments.. But 90% of the game is just a ballz to the way, action packed , load of fun..
  40. Elucidate
    May 26, 2014
    8
    While the complaints regarding this game are fully understandable, I actually liked it a lot. Imperfect but nonetheless enjoyable, RE5 has good co-op and an excellent storyline that features plenty of different scenery. It was fun to me even though it was clearly more action-oriented than horror-oriented (something many fans will view unfavourably). And Capcom's classic high-quality voiceWhile the complaints regarding this game are fully understandable, I actually liked it a lot. Imperfect but nonetheless enjoyable, RE5 has good co-op and an excellent storyline that features plenty of different scenery. It was fun to me even though it was clearly more action-oriented than horror-oriented (something many fans will view unfavourably). And Capcom's classic high-quality voice acting is still there!… Expand
  41. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    Cara Sobre Resident Evil 5 Sinceramente todos sabem Era um game de Survival Horror mais eu no vou ficar aqui enchendo o saco como todo mundo fica vamos analisar uma coisa virou um game de ação
    agora é um bom jogo de ação ?
  42. Krizuwe
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Me parece uno de los mejores juegos de la historia en playstation,por los siguientes motivos,la trama te engancha desde el principio hasta el final,es bastante jugable y buenos graficos,muy divertido y bastante largo,no mas que el 4 pero ya es mucho pedir,aun asi me parece un juegazo imprescindible y que debes tener si o si y que te encantara si te gusto el resident evil 4,simplemente esMe parece uno de los mejores juegos de la historia en playstation,por los siguientes motivos,la trama te engancha desde el principio hasta el final,es bastante jugable y buenos graficos,muy divertido y bastante largo,no mas que el 4 pero ya es mucho pedir,aun asi me parece un juegazo imprescindible y que debes tener si o si y que te encantara si te gusto el resident evil 4,simplemente es un juego que te marcara y que no podras dejar de jugarlo. Los fallos son: el sonido,por no estar traducido a español pierde mucho,si las voces fueran españolas mucho mejor… Expand
  43. TheRebel
    Apr 23, 2015
    8
    Gameplay:
    Gameplay, just like in Resident Evil 4, is a radical departure from previous installments. The series has taken a huge step forward in action, but a huge step backward in horror. It is played in a refined over-the-shoulder perspective, similar to Resident Evil 4. No longer do you feel the thrill of escaping zombies, fighting for your life, and hoping you have enough ammunition    Gameplay:
    Gameplay, just like in Resident Evil 4, is a radical departure from previous installments. The series has taken a huge step forward in action, but a huge step backward in horror. It is played in a refined over-the-shoulder perspective, similar to Resident Evil 4. No longer do you feel the thrill of escaping zombies, fighting for your life, and hoping you have enough ammunition to survive. Instead, the gameplay is solely focused on action. Ammo is plentiful, there is no incentive to fear enemies, and the atmosphere is not frightening. The reason for this stems from always having partner with you throughout the entirety of the game. If you were expecting a horror game, steer clear away from this game.

    Story:
    Chris Redfield, now a member of the BSAA, is dispatched to an African territory in order to find a terrorist who is trying to sell a BOW. He is partnered up with Sheva Alomar, a BSAA agent who is also a local. Upon their arrival to Kijuju, they find that the citizens have been infected by a parasite.

    Graphics:
    Resident Evil 5 still holds up graphically! It's better looking than some games that have come out recently in the 8th gen era! Character models are well-made, the lighting is amazing, and enemies have a creative design. Cut scenes are impressive and the overall aesthetic of the game also allows you to become immersed in the action.

    Verdict:
    If you're expecting a survival horror game, you will be very disappointed. This is an action game first and foremost. It's a shame, however, this is not a bad game. I would consider this a great action game, but a terrible Resident Evil game. If you're willing to look past the fact that the series has taken a turn towards the action genre, you can have an enjoyable time playing this game.    … Expand
  44. ii_like_bl00d
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    Although I viewed this as a step back from the excellent atmosphere of Resident Evil 4, the game is really good and I enjoyed every moment I had with it.
  45. Drastre
    Apr 29, 2014
    6
    This game could have been good but, there is a few problems that keep me from enjoying it. 1. Your partner's AI SUCKS!!!! ( Although, it's not a problem if you play Co-Op.) 2. Not enough ammo. It's an action game but, you have to conserve ammo??? Overall, when you play Co-op its a 7/10. Without co-op, it's a 5. Overall, its a 6.
  46. LucasMSouza16
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Resident Evil 5 não é um game de terror. Não possui aquela ambientação sombria do anterior. Contudo, a inclusão do Co-op (Splitscreen ou online) deram uma nova cara à famosa franquia. Jogar com amigos é excelente, o game possui um ótimo servidor. A história é ótima e fecha elementos de outros games da série, com direitos a algumas surpresas inclusive. A jogabilidade é uma evolução de RE4,Resident Evil 5 não é um game de terror. Não possui aquela ambientação sombria do anterior. Contudo, a inclusão do Co-op (Splitscreen ou online) deram uma nova cara à famosa franquia. Jogar com amigos é excelente, o game possui um ótimo servidor. A história é ótima e fecha elementos de outros games da série, com direitos a algumas surpresas inclusive. A jogabilidade é uma evolução de RE4, adaptada com a troca de itens em tempo real, o que foi uma grande novidade. Seus modos extras valem muito a pena e são jogados até hoje! A Capcom não fez uma revolução como no quarto game, e por mais que o jogo não esteja no mesmo nível do seu antecessor, ele continua sendo o melhor RE lançado originalmente para PS3 até agora.… Expand
  47. Rahsmoove
    Jul 25, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not better than RE4, but still one of the best. Being able to have co-op online and offline was fantastic. I enjoyed playing with other people. Chris and Sheva fighting for their past, and friends really seemed touched up the story. Bumping into Jill was totally unexpected. Wesker seemed like a beast. From mind controlling Jill, to moving fast, to trying to take over the world. He felt like the best boss. The plot actually feels good coming from 4.… Expand
  48. Camlambelot
    Dec 25, 2021
    8
    Is Resident Evil 5 a good game in 2021? Depends on what you were expecting. Horror? Maybe a little, but it's mostly an action game with great co-op and an arcade-y feel to it.

    The story is OK, the graphics are OK and the Gameplay is fun. I can't tell you how many times I have beaten this game from the beginning and unlocked everything. Even on professional mode the game is a fun time    Is Resident Evil 5 a good game in 2021? Depends on what you were expecting. Horror? Maybe a little, but it's mostly an action game with great co-op and an arcade-y feel to it.

    The story is OK, the graphics are OK and the Gameplay is fun. I can't tell you how many times I have beaten this game from the beginning and unlocked everything. Even on professional mode the game is a fun time WITH A HUMAN PLAYER. The Ally A.I. is pretty darn awful on harder difficulties.

    Anyway, if you want a really FUN, somewhat short, addicting CO-OP game then I can't think of any better game other than Mario games of course. ;)    … Expand
  49. Freddo222
    Dec 19, 2014
    8
    I never played another resi game, so this was my first encounter with this franchise and i really enjoyed it! First i had some problems with the controls but after that it became a great action game! Less a survival horror game to be honest. Only the battle with the endboss left me a little bit speechless (not in a good way...).
  50. Joker92
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    What can I say, I liked this game! Been a fan since day one in the Resident Evil series back in the 90's and even I was able to set the bias aside and appreciate this game for what it was meant to be, not trying to approach it like it's the 90's again and Res2 is just coming out. Gave it a nine though, because I do feel it's a step below RES4 which is the first game to start the seriesWhat can I say, I liked this game! Been a fan since day one in the Resident Evil series back in the 90's and even I was able to set the bias aside and appreciate this game for what it was meant to be, not trying to approach it like it's the 90's again and Res2 is just coming out. Gave it a nine though, because I do feel it's a step below RES4 which is the first game to start the series down this new path. A diffident must play!… Expand
  51. viniciushylian
    Nov 30, 2015
    8
    um bom jogo, contém uma ótima história, uma ótima jogabilidade que vem evoluindo dês do 4, uma ótima trilha sonora e trouxe algo totalmente inovador pra série, o modo cooperativo pra vc pode salvar o jogo com o seu amigo, além de dar pra salvar o jogo até online, outra coisa que eu gostei muito também foi do modo mercenários que continuou presente no 6, só uma coisa que me eu não gostei, oum bom jogo, contém uma ótima história, uma ótima jogabilidade que vem evoluindo dês do 4, uma ótima trilha sonora e trouxe algo totalmente inovador pra série, o modo cooperativo pra vc pode salvar o jogo com o seu amigo, além de dar pra salvar o jogo até online, outra coisa que eu gostei muito também foi do modo mercenários que continuou presente no 6, só uma coisa que me eu não gostei, o jogo esta carente de terror, se tem 10% de terror tem muito, um jogo da série survival horror virar jogo de ação é meio frustrante. recomendo o game apenas para pessoas que curtem jogos de ação.… Expand
  52. gdiego135
    Mar 5, 2016
    7
    I actually give this about a 7.5/10 because its not an 8 for me but neither a 7.
    This is the first resident evil ive played, and i did enjoy it enough to play the other ones. The gameplay takes time to get used to, its not like any ordinary shooter, and the graphics r pretty nice as well
    The problems i have r the enviornment and scenery its just to bland for me, i like games with    I actually give this about a 7.5/10 because its not an 8 for me but neither a 7.
    This is the first resident evil ive played, and i did enjoy it enough to play the other ones. The gameplay takes time to get used to, its not like any ordinary shooter, and the graphics r pretty nice as well
    The problems i have r the enviornment and scenery its just to bland for me, i like games with beautiful and vibrant locations and this game is the opposite, everything is ugly either brown, green, or grey, its real depressing. And some of the boss fights r really annoying they have u do the same thing over n over and its really rage inducing especially the last boss fight and the 2nd to last. But overall a fun game and i now plan to play more from res evil :)    … Expand
  53. vinicius77777
    Feb 21, 2016
    8
    esse jogo foi muito bom, sendo o primeiro a dar pra jogar dois jogadores, o primeiro a ter um modo online, trouxe o modo mercenaries, teve ótimos personagens, o melhor vilão da franquia, ótima trilha sonora. mas falhou em uma coisa, se você olhar pro resident evil 5 como um jogo de ação e aventura ele é ótimo, mas se for olhar como um jogo de survival horror o que era pra ser ele é fraco.esse jogo foi muito bom, sendo o primeiro a dar pra jogar dois jogadores, o primeiro a ter um modo online, trouxe o modo mercenaries, teve ótimos personagens, o melhor vilão da franquia, ótima trilha sonora. mas falhou em uma coisa, se você olhar pro resident evil 5 como um jogo de ação e aventura ele é ótimo, mas se for olhar como um jogo de survival horror o que era pra ser ele é fraco. cade o terror? o jogo é ação quase o tempo todo.… Expand
  54. gingetsu
    May 16, 2016
    8
    very good title of the saga Resident Evil where we cris an African adventure where you will have a large number of weapons, history, music, with a variety of bonus games that will give you a great number of hours, but it takes away renowned franchise because it has the Ambienta resident sagas such as changing the jugabiliadad removed from the four traditional game mode of the previousvery good title of the saga Resident Evil where we cris an African adventure where you will have a large number of weapons, history, music, with a variety of bonus games that will give you a great number of hours, but it takes away renowned franchise because it has the Ambienta resident sagas such as changing the jugabiliadad removed from the four traditional game mode of the previous titles to innovate it is good and valid but I prefer the gameplay of the previous sagas… Expand
  55. barryburton
    Jul 20, 2016
    6
    I absolutely love the Resident Evil series, at least up until RE4, which perfectly straddled the line between action and survival horror, with a few puzzles as well. RE5 is the most disappointing one I've played (not played RE6 yet though. )

    Controls are awkward, in all configurations I've tried. I can live with having to stop to shoot, like with all previous RE games. But it seems to    I absolutely love the Resident Evil series, at least up until RE4, which perfectly straddled the line between action and survival horror, with a few puzzles as well. RE5 is the most disappointing one I've played (not played RE6 yet though. )

    Controls are awkward, in all configurations I've tried. I can live with having to stop to shoot, like with all previous RE games. But it seems to take an age to stop, aim and shoot. It's like there are too many frames of animation. Also actions like taking out and swiping the knife, and picking up items all seem to take too long in the heat of battle. It's also too common that a foe, like the "dogs" get under your feet or to your side, and it's actually difficult to aim at them. An auto aim like in GTA 5 or Red Dead Redemption, for example, would really help.
    Basically, the game throws enemies at you at a rate of an all action shoot em up, but makes you suffer through dated survival horror controls. It makes for a frustrating experience where you have to constantly run away and turn and shoot back. A duck-for-cover action is also missing.

    I didn't love the gold-collecting mechanic of RE4, but it least it sort of made sense in areas like the castle and churches. There's far too much of it in RE5, everywhere, and it just feels like a chore, as does all the box breaking.
    The truck mounted machine gun sequences are dull and just too similar to Medal of Honour or Call of Duty. Not subtle and a bit out of character for the series.

    The Co-op character doesn't add much to the experience. She isn't as bad as some make out, in terms of being plain unhelpful, but I find her a chore and a distraction not a fun addition.

    The graphics are detailed and the characters and enemies look quite realistic. However, aside from HD they are not a major step up in quality from Resident Evil 4, or particularly impressive in relation to other PS3 titles. In fact the HD Remake of RE is more visually appealing in my view, albeit with fixed backgrounds.

    To its credit, the enemies are suitably gruesome and varied, and there are some very memorable scenes and set pieces- like the part in the mines where you carry a lantern and enemies come out of the dark for example. Sound effects are great. Sniping works well.

    It's not a terrible game, but rather disappointing for someone keen on the previous main-series RE games. If you want action packed third person shooters, there are surely better options.    … Expand
  56. Alvokun
    Oct 1, 2017
    6
    I have never understood why some people like this Resident Evil so much; I really believe it is overrated.

    Even assuming that Resident Evil 5 is not a horror game, which is something I can accept (though I would rather it were), it is still a mediocre action video game. The controls and gameplay in general are not player-friendly whatsoever. I cannot yet understand how on earth the    I have never understood why some people like this Resident Evil so much; I really believe it is overrated.

    Even assuming that Resident Evil 5 is not a horror game, which is something I can accept (though I would rather it were), it is still a mediocre action video game.

    The controls and gameplay in general are not player-friendly whatsoever. I cannot yet understand how on earth the characters cannot move while shooting; it is unnatural and, more importantly, a significant negative aspect in gameplay. Besides, I find the puzzles pointless and artificial, created just for the sake of including puzzles. I frankly do not like playing RE 5.

    The storyline is not particularly interesting either. They could have written an attractive horror script, but, maybe fearful of repeating the same cliché again, they tried to change the franchise drastically. The result is evident now that Resident Evil 7 was launched and highly rated.

    I am rating the game objectively. If I did it following my heart, I would give it less than a 5.    … Expand
  57. Kiatzu
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Personally one of my favourite games of all time. Might be the best co-op game to ever exist. At least in the horror genre, nothing comes close to it. Yet I do understand why alot of people see this game as a negative turning point in the Resident Evil series, it still has alot of positive aspects aswell. The turning point in the series was Resident Evil 6 which was compelte garbage.Personally one of my favourite games of all time. Might be the best co-op game to ever exist. At least in the horror genre, nothing comes close to it. Yet I do understand why alot of people see this game as a negative turning point in the Resident Evil series, it still has alot of positive aspects aswell. The turning point in the series was Resident Evil 6 which was compelte garbage. Graphics are still good today. And they were great when this game was released. The horror aspect of this game is basically not existing but still .. it's one of the best action horror games to date. With one of the best villains in gaming history! The shop and upgrading system is fun and motivating aswell. Though I have to mention I never played this game alone, always in co-op.… Expand
  58. redfairy55987
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    Resident evil 5 has received plenty of hate, but I don't think it deserves as much as it has gotten. Sure, it isn't the same Resident Evil as the previous entries, but it is still pretty solid. The visuals are great, the voice acting is on point, and the game play, though it does have its setbacks, is pretty good as well. Do I wish I got a different game sometimes? Of course! But I'm notResident evil 5 has received plenty of hate, but I don't think it deserves as much as it has gotten. Sure, it isn't the same Resident Evil as the previous entries, but it is still pretty solid. The visuals are great, the voice acting is on point, and the game play, though it does have its setbacks, is pretty good as well. Do I wish I got a different game sometimes? Of course! But I'm not going to hate on an actually good game just because it's different from previous entries.… Expand
  59. REFR_MrTrent
    Mar 19, 2017
    6
    Niveau gameplay, c'est la continuité du 4, en amélioré. Plutôt bien fichu...pour un jeu d'action.

    Pour le stress, l'ambiance, etc etc, on est loin de Resident Evil. Heureusement que le background du jeu est "riche" (je n'ai pas dit qu'il était bon...), ce qui le rend déjà plus intéressant que le 4 (les documents). Après, ça pu le testostérone, les inepties au niveau des personnages, et    Niveau gameplay, c'est la continuité du 4, en amélioré. Plutôt bien fichu...pour un jeu d'action.

    Pour le stress, l'ambiance, etc etc, on est loin de Resident Evil. Heureusement que le background du jeu est "riche" (je n'ai pas dit qu'il était bon...), ce qui le rend déjà plus intéressant que le 4 (les documents). Après, ça pu le testostérone, les inepties au niveau des personnages, et beaucoup de parti pris un peu incompréhensible (Wesker n'est que l'ombre de lui même sur la fin, alors qu'il partait plutôt pas mal avec son "style" ). Bref, comme le jeu reste "beau", et qu'il est un poil au dessus du 4 niveau contenu, je lui mets 1 point de plus que son ainé. Mais sinon, comme le 4, niveau Resident Evil ça frise le néant une nouvelle fois...    … Expand
  60. XJoseManuel10X
    Mar 8, 2019
    8
    Resident Evil 5 is a third-person shooter survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom and released in 2009.

    + Fun Coop Game
    + Good Graphics
    + The Mercenaries
    + Replay Value
    - Feel Exactly Like Resident Evil 4
    - Meh Story (with stupid moments)
    - More Action Oriented Than Survival Horror

    My Score: 8.8/10
  61. kibowman
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    Even though this RE is not scary, it's still a great game to play.
    It's recommended to play online with another person since the AI is quite dumb and can ruin your experience especially on harder difficulties.
  62. ZocaMonroe
    Apr 7, 2018
    9
    Uma relação de amor e ódio, Residentl evil 5 é bem frustante por ter sido o responsável da falta de elementos de Survival Horror que tinham nos outros jogos da franquia. Porém, você é recompensado com o melhor jogo co-op já criado, um gameplay excelente unido aos gráficos a frente de sua época e
    uma história interessante. O level design continuou impressionante nesse jogo e os modos de    Uma relação de amor e ódio, Residentl evil 5 é bem frustante por ter sido o responsável da falta de elementos de Survival Horror que tinham nos outros jogos da franquia. Porém, você é recompensado com o melhor jogo co-op já criado, um gameplay excelente unido aos gráficos a frente de sua época e
    uma história interessante. O level design continuou impressionante nesse jogo e os modos de jogo extras também são perfeitos e muito viciantes. Não é um Resident Evil fiel mas é um jogo impecável.    … Expand
  63. DevilJeans
    Aug 30, 2018
    9
    Probably the best way to play this title is on the PS3 or Xbox360, but I do own it on the PC and will be making a review there as well for some negative reasons. So let me start by saying the one thing everyone talks about so I can just get it over with. Sheva's AI is awful. She only uses the pistol if it is in her inventory, she will constantly get in your way and worst of all she hardlyProbably the best way to play this title is on the PS3 or Xbox360, but I do own it on the PC and will be making a review there as well for some negative reasons. So let me start by saying the one thing everyone talks about so I can just get it over with. Sheva's AI is awful. She only uses the pistol if it is in her inventory, she will constantly get in your way and worst of all she hardly fires. All that being said this game is a jam if you adhere to one rule. Only play this game with a friend. Not that playing with the AI is impossible, it will just aggravate you enough to bring you out of the immersion. Get a buddy, sit down on a couch, grab a cold one and have fun. It is an amazing title to play with a friend and a solid story that follows the Resident Evil story line(sorry RE4).… Expand
  64. RigoDuterte
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    I’ve played this game on Playstation 3 when it was released I was already blown away by the graphics of it at that time compared to Resident Evil 4 which is already beautiful. You play as Chris Redfield and throughout the game you are accompanied by Sheva Alomar and probably the first Resident Evil game that i’ve played which allows you to have co-op multiplayer and this is something newI’ve played this game on Playstation 3 when it was released I was already blown away by the graphics of it at that time compared to Resident Evil 4 which is already beautiful. You play as Chris Redfield and throughout the game you are accompanied by Sheva Alomar and probably the first Resident Evil game that i’ve played which allows you to have co-op multiplayer and this is something new since not much resident evil games have this in story mode the level design were fantastic and the way they made the puzzles on certain levels are great although some are a pain but that is already common to the Resident Evil franchise the controls are slightly better but still not good especially when enemies are rushing towards you as usual what you expect in an RE game on top of that the story is great I recommend buying this game on PC but there is a remastered versions of the game running on 1080p at 60fps with sharper and smoother edges it includes all DLC on disc lastly the controls are better and responsive compared to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360’s… Expand
  65. draug
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    its not true survival horror resident evil game its just co-op action game its good as the game but very very bad as resident evil and the final boss is annoying if you want something to play with friends okay go buy it but if you want a true horror atmosfere go buy re 2 remake or 7 even the revelations are better then this like i said its fun game but sh%t resident evil title
  66. Red935
    Jun 13, 2022
    8
    To be my first resident it is quite entertaining even more if you play in coop, a good delivery
  67. BrendonR
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    This game is often criticized for either being a poor single player game or having bad controls. This game is not a single player game in my opinion, this game is the perfect coop game. And as far as controls, the game isn't really a first person shooter. It is still more of a strategical game then a shooter where each small decision really matters - from preserving amo, to which bodyThis game is often criticized for either being a poor single player game or having bad controls. This game is not a single player game in my opinion, this game is the perfect coop game. And as far as controls, the game isn't really a first person shooter. It is still more of a strategical game then a shooter where each small decision really matters - from preserving amo, to which body parts you shoot. I'd give this game a 10/10 but the bosses in the game could've used a bit more tlc.… Expand
  68. agusss
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para mí es uno de los mejores RE, especialmente por el personaje Sheeva, personalidad fuerte y simpática. Gran final para uno de los mejores villanos: Wesker. Gráficos: buenísimos.… Expand
  69. JimPickens
    Aug 26, 2021
    6
    I guess everybody likes RE5 now? I don't care, the game was bad when it came out now and it hasn't aged any better, it's still just a worse RE4.

    Resident Evil 5 is what happens when you take Resident Evil 4, take away what made that game good. and just model swap Leon for Chris. The story is as forgettable as the game is piss coloured. After S.T.A.R.S went **** up after The Spencer    I guess everybody likes RE5 now? I don't care, the game was bad when it came out now and it hasn't aged any better, it's still just a worse RE4.

    Resident Evil 5 is what happens when you take Resident Evil 4, take away what made that game good. and just model swap Leon for Chris.

    The story is as forgettable as the game is piss coloured. After S.T.A.R.S went **** up after The Spencer Manion incident, Chris co-founded the BSAA, a task force dedicated to wiping out Bio-Terrorism, he must now go to Africa with his new partner Sheva Alomar to... do a thing, I forgot, because that's exactly where the story loses any and all intrigue, something to do with the Uroboros virus which is just Las Plagas recycled, it doesn't matter. The game also acts as the conclusion to the Wesker storyline started all the way back in RE1, and his scenes are the only good part about this game. as shown in that spin off game I hate, Wesker survived the Spencer Mansion incident and got cool super powers, why? How? I don't know, I didn't finish it, because I really didn't like that game... Code Veronica, I'm talking about Code Veronica. Jill is here too, in her worst appearance ever, I do not care for blonde Jill, she looks like a generic attractive lady in a 2010's video game, I do not like her here. And that's kind of it, Josh is cool too, hope he comes back in RE9.

    Gameplay wise, it's Resident Evil 4 again, so it's good, but where RE4 used it's clunky and limited movement to instill fear in the player in an otherwise campy action flick of a game, RE5 just feels annoying and clunky, adding to that is of course your AI partner.

    I'm going to write a review on RE4 so I'm kinda saving this for that, but real quick, Ashley Graham is a good addition to RE4, y'all are just bad at video games. Ashley is fine if you just take care of her, put her into the bins when going into a fight, that's all you gotta do. Your AI Partner in RE5 on the other hand, is bad, they use ammo and herbs, they aren't locked to your back like Ash is, and so can easily get in your way, and thought they do duck down if you aim in the direction, because the AI is being more proactive in gunfights, it takes them a second to do it, unlike Ashley, who hops down immediately, my point is, YOU GUYS ARE TOO MEAN TO ASHLEY... ok thank you, just needed to get that off my chest.

    There's a lot of co-op features and I hear they're fun, but... who's gonna play Resident Evil 5 with me in 2021?

    Overall, RE5 is fine, the story when taken on its own, is fun enough, the final act is pretty good, focusing on Chris and Wesker's relationship since RE1 and CV, the final boss is pretty cool, and Chris punching that boulder will never not be funny to me, so at the end of the day, I can't hate the game, and writing about it has made me rethink some things, and it's definitely not as bad as I remember it being, however I still consider it a dark spot in the series history along with RE6. Definitely a game worth playing with some friends and some beer.    … Expand
  70. INU4SH4
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Resident Evil 5 had quite the ordeal. The expectations for the sequel to the amazing RE4 were indeed high. So did it deliver? I would say it did but not the same extend.

    RE5 is a good game but simply not one of the best Resident Evil entries in the series. The setting and enemy designs were incredible, definitely lived to RE4 expectations and the gameplay was also in par with its    Resident Evil 5 had quite the ordeal. The expectations for the sequel to the amazing RE4 were indeed high. So did it deliver? I would say it did but not the same extend.

    RE5 is a good game but simply not one of the best Resident Evil entries in the series. The setting and enemy designs were incredible, definitely lived to RE4 expectations and the gameplay was also in par with its prequel. I really enjoyed playing this story with the right length.

    Sure, the story wasn't the most interesting and did not live up to RE4 expectations but it was still good. The atmosphere wasn't also as tense as expected and some scenes were too over-the-top.    … Expand
  71. RussianB0t
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    God I wish Chris Redfield would squish me with his gigantic boulder-punching arms
  72. AntonioSantos
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Um ótimo game, pode até ter umas mecânicas iguais ao Re4, mas a gameplay é boa, e o Coop é divertido.
  73. Nasser4321
    Apr 11, 2022
    4
    The ai and ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai partner is piece of **** , it ruined the game!! , You don't should worry about the enemy , worry about your partner!!! , Your AI partner is the big enemy for you in the game , please, please don't buy the game if want to play solo , you must!! Play it with your brother or friend , or buy the pc version and download mode that you keep yourThe ai and ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai ai partner is piece of **** , it ruined the game!! , You don't should worry about the enemy , worry about your partner!!! , Your AI partner is the big enemy for you in the game , please, please don't buy the game if want to play solo , you must!! Play it with your brother or friend , or buy the pc version and download mode that you keep your partner in infinity health and ammo , please i say this for your own good!! , please!!!… Expand
  74. cheburagen
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Добавленый кооп, мое почтение. Помоему самый близки к ре4 + добавили потыкать кулаками. Все на уровне.
  75. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 29, 2021
    7
    Resident Evil 5 is a third-person shooter survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom and released in 2009.

    + Fun Coop Game
    + Good Graphics
    + The Mercenaries
    + Replay Value
    - Feel Exactly Like Resident Evil 4
    - Meh Story (with stupid moments)
    - More Action Oriented Than Survival Horror
  76. Ardho
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Resident evil 5 doesn't bring the horror atmosphere as great as the previous games, but I feel this game is still very good, enjoy every gameplay, also like the mercenaries mode, RATATATATA!!
  77. DrPebba
    Jun 14, 2022
    5
    Ok, this game has a lot of flaws, i didnt finish it but from what i played it wasnt really good, the gameplay is kinda uncomfortable and even if it improves on what 4 did, it is a step backwards, its not fun to play and the setting and graphics arent very good either, sometimes the game gets a little bit too hard and just not fun, the story didnt grab me or anything and overall not a good game
  78. Vagosmcgames
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    I just love the story. The gameplay is very good as well but the thing that it wouldn't let you walk when you where aiming was kinda bad. But the story..... Is one of the best storytelling games I've ever played. That's it.
  79. Zombieundead212
    Sep 29, 2021
    7
    I have played all the Res evil games but missed 5 and 6.... (Just finished 7) so thought it's about time I go back. Now I've rated this a 7 and that is because I loved it however I will be honest and say if it wasn't a Res evil game I may have not stuck at it.... The game play seemed hard work at times and the AI partner constantly took my gear from in front of me etc.... The ending wasI have played all the Res evil games but missed 5 and 6.... (Just finished 7) so thought it's about time I go back. Now I've rated this a 7 and that is because I loved it however I will be honest and say if it wasn't a Res evil game I may have not stuck at it.... The game play seemed hard work at times and the AI partner constantly took my gear from in front of me etc.... The ending was also very quick and weak.... That said though I was happy when I finished and think any Res evil fan would love it for the nostalgia if nothing else… Expand
  80. abdurhmanzain
    May 17, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game does not represent Resident Evil, there are no puzzles, and the game is an action fighting movement, everything has very bad and the worst thing provided by Capcom it's not Resident Evil… Expand
  81. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    6
    This franchise is completely dead, when such a failure is made, just to hit the pockets of gamers, don't use the name of Resident Evil to hit the pockets of the fans of this series, crap com
  82. THOUSANDEYEKAii
    May 30, 2023
    7
    A decent game in and of itself, though not a very good Resident Evil game and was a major let down coming off the greatness that was Resident Evil 4.
  83. Flabb
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    One of the best Coop games to ever exist. Love this game!
    Great pacing and the combat is amazing.
  84. zach_grech
    May 17, 2022
    6
    This game can either be a great game or an average game, depending on if you play single player or multiplayer. The AI for single player is pretty bad, I found the companion to constantly go into danger and get killed. The story is also not very good as it takes itself very seriously when it is unintentionally funny. The actual gameplay however is pretty solid which some extremelyThis game can either be a great game or an average game, depending on if you play single player or multiplayer. The AI for single player is pretty bad, I found the companion to constantly go into danger and get killed. The story is also not very good as it takes itself very seriously when it is unintentionally funny. The actual gameplay however is pretty solid which some extremely interesting level design which keeps the game fresh.… Expand
  85. The_D4RknesS
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    this game is only good if it's to be played in coop because alone it's horrible, difficult and very boring
  86. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  87. Terminator1218
    Mar 26, 2023
    9
    Really alot of fun especially to play coop with someone but has almost no horror elements not very good as a resident evil game but still great as a game on itself
  88. AquariusEmanuel
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    Very good game, kinda tried to copy re 4 but failed, could have done something innovative and own hands, but still a great game!!
  89. Recordando_PSX
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    Resident Evil 5 es un juego muy difícil de defender y no porque pertenezca a una saga legendaria y no llegue a su altura, sino porque es un mal videojuego.

    Su jugabilidad se hace lenta y tediosa; girar la cámara, recargar el arma, curarse, gestionar el inventario, todo es terriblemente lento, lo que choca bastante con un juego que te intenta convencer de que es una gran experiencia de    Resident Evil 5 es un juego muy difícil de defender y no porque pertenezca a una saga legendaria y no llegue a su altura, sino porque es un mal videojuego.

    Su jugabilidad se hace lenta y tediosa; girar la cámara, recargar el arma, curarse, gestionar el inventario, todo es terriblemente lento, lo que choca bastante con un juego que te intenta convencer de que es una gran experiencia de acción con escenas llenas de coreografías espectaculares. Las mejores partes del juego son sin duda aquellas en las que tenemos una torreta donde por fin podremos vivir un poco de acción en el videojuego.

    La historia es totalmente plana, con unos personajes igual de planos. Los villanos son malos porque son malos y los protagonistas más de los mismo. Tenemos 3 villanos principales y los 3 tienen un carisma nulo.

    Técnicamente el videojuego es bueno, los gráficos tienen buena calidad y cuenta con muy pocos bugs, pero en cuanto a su rendimiento existen constantes caídas de FPS, especialmente en su modo cooperativo.    … Expand
  90. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  91. Badgarlir
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    After Resident evil 4, the series started to focus on action and I really felt it in this game. The story was good. Mechanics, gameplay, graphics were very nice for its time. I can't wait for the remake. I hope it comes out soon.
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#32 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#8 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#6 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 76
  3. Negative: 0 out of 76
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    100
    Perhaps Resident Evil 5's most remarkable achievement is how it deftly straddles the line between the franchise's sometimes endearing, sometimes frustrating, legacy gameplay mechanics while incorporating more contemporary action adventure elements like enhanced interaction and exploration of environments and a decidedly more shooter-like control scheme. [Mar 2009, p.38]
  2. GamePro
    90
    Hardcore fans may be disappointed by the departure from the traditional survival-horror roots but trust me, the game delivers enough thrills that you probably won't care. [Apr 2009, p.68]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    In too many ways this is identical to the last game. That's not necessarily a bad thing - "RE4" is one of the greatest games ever made because it rewrote the rules for action games, setting a template for everything from "Dead Space" to "Dark Sector." Because of that this is still a damn near essential purchase. It's just a shame that the lack of evolution means it occasionally feels like it's lagging behind the very competitors it inspired. [Mar 2009, p.80]
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