Resident Evil 5

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  • Summary: The biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down players' spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. AfterThe biohazard threat has not ended: Just when it seemed that the menace of Resident Evil had been destroyed, along comes a new terror to send shivers down players' spines. Chris Redfield, returning Resident Evil hero, has followed the path of the evil literally around the globe. After joining a new organization, Chris heads to Africa where the latest bioterrorism threat is literally transforming the people and animals of the city into mindless, maddened creatures. He is joined by a new partner, Sheva Alomar, who lends her strength, intelligence and sharp-shooting skills to the mission. In order to survive, Chris and Sheva must work together to take on the challenges of discovering the truth behind this evil plot. Utilizing a revolutionary new 2-player co-op mode of gameplay, players assume control of either Chris or Sheva and experience Resident Evil in new ways. In Resident Evil 5, Capcom has players fearing the daylight as much as they have feared shadow in previous games. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 91
  3. Negative: 1 out of 91
  1. Giant Bomb
    100
    I played it start to finish in three sittings, have played it extensively in other capacities while working on this review, and still can't wait to go back and play through it again cooperatively on higher difficulties to open up more of its goodies. If that's not the definition of a fine action game, I don't know what is.
  2. Gaming Age
    91
    If you have a friend to play along with, then that's obviously the way to go, but don't let the thought of playing with the AI deter you from picking this up. It's a great game, and well worth your time.
  3. Impulsegamer
    90
    In conclusion, Resident Evil 5 may have slightly moved away from the original premise of the game but it’s good to see the developers try a different path for this series.
  4. TeamXbox
    85
    If you can’t deal with the combat gameplay in the RE series (there’s a demo to save you potential naysayers a few bucks), then there’s a good chance that you won’t be buying what the boxed copy of Resident Evil 5 is selling. But if there’s even the slightest amount of indifference in your brain about the aiming and gunplay of RE, then RE5 is worth your time.
  5. GameDaily
    80
    While the developers' decision to copy elements from Resident Evil 4 make it feel less original (despite better visuals and a new location), you'll have a blast (especially with a buddy) but after waiting four years for a sequel, we expected better.
  6. Meristation
    80
    Resident Evil 5 is a great game without any doubt. With a new storyline, it offers fans of the series the epic end of the Umbrella arc that they were hoping for. Great visuals and many extras, but the use of RE4's control scheme feels old, and doesn't work too well to this new 100% action style the game embraced instead Survival Horror. You would expect something better from Capcom nowadays.
  7. Everyeye.it
    45
    Quotation forthcoming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 178
  3. Negative: 27 out of 178
  1. gamesreflexoes
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    Amazing game, the best Resident Evil ever, the best action game, horror game, the final is amazing with Wesker, I love Jill and Chris again,Amazing game, the best Resident Evil ever, the best action game, horror game, the final is amazing with Wesker, I love Jill and Chris again, the so emotional scene. I really hope that RE6 be better and GOTY 2012.… Expand
  2. Disantini
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Muitas pessoas criticam o jogo fato de falarem que ele mudou muito,mas se ele tivesse ficado a mesma coisa desde o primeiro lançamento umMuitas pessoas criticam o jogo fato de falarem que ele mudou muito,mas se ele tivesse ficado a mesma coisa desde o primeiro lançamento um monte de filho da puta iria ficar falando que a série nunca muda e tals,mas bem o jogo é ótimo com uma campanha divertida e que não enjoa com o tempo,ele é um jogo pra se jogar com um amigo pois a IA do seu parceiro é simplesmente um lixo mas com um amigo o jogo fica muito legal e as vezes tem uns momentos que você se desespera ao ver um inimigo que pode foder com você,como o cara da serra elétrica e o Indião (assim que eu chamo ele)mas o jogo em si é muito divertido recomendo pra se jogar com um amigo mas você pode tentar jogar sozinho que pode deixar o jogo irritante… Expand
  4. Vapor96
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    While it is absolutely true that Resident Evil 5 puts way too much emphasis on action and largely abandons the survival horror, it is still aWhile it is absolutely true that Resident Evil 5 puts way too much emphasis on action and largely abandons the survival horror, it is still a highly entertaining action game. It is massive co-op fun with a friend and the African setting is a breath of fresh air (excluding the dull indoors factory sequences). The graphics are also incredibly good. However, comparing it to the masterpiece that is Resident Evil 4 does it no favors. In summary, a high quality action zombie shooter but a poor Resident Evil game.… Expand
  5. Jessicaw
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    I actually thought this game was pretty fun. I always played with my boyfriend so I never had to deal with the AI co op, and made it a lotI actually thought this game was pretty fun. I always played with my boyfriend so I never had to deal with the AI co op, and made it a lot more fun. It was definitely goofy at times and the run and gun button mashing was done in a tolerable, but still annoying way. Still, the game was undeniably fun to play.… Expand
  6. MiguelNeto
    Dec 30, 2016
    7
    Resident Evil 5 foi um pouco decepcionante, nao por o jogo ser ruim, ja que ele é bom, e sim porque é muito inferior ao seu antecessor, e osResident Evil 5 foi um pouco decepcionante, nao por o jogo ser ruim, ja que ele é bom, e sim porque é muito inferior ao seu antecessor, e os personagens nao sao tao carismatico como o Leon, a historia é ate um pouco parecida com o do 4 em algumas partes, como por exemplo, o principal vai investigar tal pais, e se depara com coisas estranhas, que no caso sao zumbis, o jogo pecou em algumas coisas, os personagens nao sao tao bons, e tem fases do jogo bem chatas, mais é um bom jogo, eu gostei, me diverti bastante, mais deixou a desejar pelos personagens, mais pelo menos o vilao é bom. Nota 7.4… Expand
  7. hollowspillz
    Aug 3, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okayish game. Couple of things I can say is that the soundtrack is good. The Kijuju wetlands were scary as **** and Jill is hot as ****… Expand
  8. ramssC
    Sep 23, 2022
    0
    Resident Evil 5 es un insulto a la franquicia de RE y un intento descarado de llegar a las cifras de dinero que generaba Call of Duty. LaResident Evil 5 es un insulto a la franquicia de RE y un intento descarado de llegar a las cifras de dinero que generaba Call of Duty. La historia es completamente lineal y presenta inconsistencias y conveniencias argumentales, hay demasiada acción, jodieron a Chris tanto en diseño como en desarrollo(y por eso, -9pts por cabrones); la música es olvidable, Sheva es olvidable, Wesker murió de la peor forma posible...

    Si hacer un mal juego y tergiversar una franquicia fuese un delito, entonces, todo el personal que creó este juego estuviera preso hace 13 años ya.    … Expand

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#32 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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