Resident Evil 5

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 722 Ratings

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  1. criticorealist
    May 29, 2023
    8
    foi um jogo que eu joguei bastante e gostei, ele tem seus defeitos tudo mais, mais em si ele é um game bom
  2. CausticMisery
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Fun game to play in co-op. Mercenaries adds a lot of replay value. I only wish the graphics weren't so dull and gray.
  3. Riemanwalker
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    What can i say ! Perfect literally perfect game
    What can i say ! Perfect literally perfect game What can i say ! Perfect literally perfect game
  4. Joe2539
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
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  5. Post_Cursed
    May 2, 2022
    8
    Historia: 8/10
    Sonido: 7/10
    Jugabilidad: 10/10
    Graficos: 10/10
    Duración: 8/10
    Total: 8.6
  6. 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
  7. Steyraus
    Jul 11, 2014
    9
    Being the first RE games for the new consoles I was pretty excited for this game, RE4 had perfected the Survival horror style, so the developers should have had all they need to make the next sequel. Unfortunately they took a different path and tried to update the franchise, which took away a lot of the magic in the process. Luckily while there are a lot of annoying changes with adding coBeing the first RE games for the new consoles I was pretty excited for this game, RE4 had perfected the Survival horror style, so the developers should have had all they need to make the next sequel. Unfortunately they took a different path and tried to update the franchise, which took away a lot of the magic in the process. Luckily while there are a lot of annoying changes with adding co op and the inventory system changes, the game just scrapes through as a decent action game with some survival horror elements. They graphics look good but have some terrible tearing issues and the gunplay is solid until you need to use your inventory, which in awkward. The main AI in the game is your partner and its terrible this game would have been so much better without Sheva. All in all in was a decent ride but not really worth of the Resident evil franchise.… Expand
  8. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Although it was awesome playing as Chris Redfield again, this is where the series began to change. Plus, coming off the heels of RE4, it was already going to be hard to live up to expectations. More action added in this game but it was still decent enough. The ending was pure Rambo/Commando which they could have left out.
  9. ZeroMajor
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    Cheesy dialogues, contradicting characters, awkward scenes, megalomaniac villain, all of these things should make anything work bad, but not Resident Evil 5. Anyone who knows the game will definitely notice these things right from the bat and laugh it off, but that's not the main issue. In fact, these issues are only minor.

    Resident Evil 5 manages to maintain the same intensity from RE    Cheesy dialogues, contradicting characters, awkward scenes, megalomaniac villain, all of these things should make anything work bad, but not Resident Evil 5. Anyone who knows the game will definitely notice these things right from the bat and laugh it off, but that's not the main issue. In fact, these issues are only minor.

    Resident Evil 5 manages to maintain the same intensity from RE 4 while trading some of its horror elements into action, of course, some who do love survival horror games may find this a betrayal, but it is still in fact a very thrilling game. With limited spaces, little time to act, enemies with one-shot moves, you still have what you call a Resident Evil game. It is worth playing and its graphics still hold up until now. With intriguing bosses, intricate level design, and special features to further bolster its replayability, Resident Evil 5 still gives you a hard and engaging challenge.    … Expand
  10. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Great
    Score.....................Good
  11. PcaMutton
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    Como survivor horror, não, como jogo de ação sim! É divertido em cooperativo e entendo porque a trama teve que seguir mais para o caminho da ação. As vezes a jogabilidade irrita um pouco mas nada que realmente incomode de fato.
  12. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This is really fun to play.. with a frind, as I almost all the time I play alone not that much, that AI character is.. exasperating, I think that something is not going the right way, it can give you some fun anyway
  13. 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 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.
  14. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT.
  15. SleepNot
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    Resident Evil 5 is a part of resident evil series. I'm a big fan of that games! Very recommended! Great!
  16. Justfullmetal
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    Hours of fun to be had here and a lot of replay ability. I don’t see many flaws with this game and it’s hella fun. Add to your collection.
  17. 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 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 masterpieceWhile 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
  18. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    An action game, do not expect a survival horror but even that mechanics, graphics, sound are good
  19. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 19, 2018
    8
    RE 5 is one of the more enjoyable entries in the series. It follows the same formula of its predecessor, but adds a cooperative mode. While playing solo is fine, the game is best experienced with another player. Additionally, there are three difficulty levels and plenty of unlockable content. Fans of the franchise will have a blast with this one. I would rate it with an 8.5 out of 10.
  20. Andremax
    Sep 10, 2018
    8
    In RE's franchise, RE5 is quite controversial. Radically changed game's style, focusing in action instead of horror and trilling. Definitively, this one has nothing of this two genres. Story is fine in as any series' games and game is very funny, as playing alone as splitscreen. it's a game that makes you want to play until the end.
  21. jikflet
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    Many many years after its release, I finally bought it to add to my xbox360 collection. Played it coop with my family and its really a good game. People complain about the controls, but I guess those people never played any resident evil game on the first Playstation. yo can't move an shoot at the same time but thats why the first resident evil games where amazing. you feel the anxietyMany many years after its release, I finally bought it to add to my xbox360 collection. Played it coop with my family and its really a good game. People complain about the controls, but I guess those people never played any resident evil game on the first Playstation. yo can't move an shoot at the same time but thats why the first resident evil games where amazing. you feel the anxiety of the enemy approaching and you have to kill them. without move. If you like original resident evil games, this one is the best for the Xbox360.… Expand
  22. THABOMB
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    I have to admit that this game is very fun. I won't give spoilers but you have to try it before Resident Evil 4. The game is fun and that this is the first good RE game I played(RE 6 was horrible but not the worst, still, don't try this game.
  23. herimejson
    Aug 10, 2017
    8
    I liked the game in general, but it just isn't scary to be a Resident Evil game. Graphics are amazing, no doubts, voice acting as well, but I just can't get over it. This isn't a horror game, it was "a beginning" of Resident Evil 6 - action game rather than horror game.
  24. Kaprawiec
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    Well this was a surprise. I wasn't amazed by RE4 like the most of the gamers, so I didnt have high expectations, but I found RE5 better in almost every aspect. Still its a shame we didnt get decent story and horror has gone missing for good.
  25. ChrisMuller1992
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    Really had fun with this game,glad that i had a partner who can actually help you in battle and not like that annoying brat from RE4,the game is more action than horror but it has a few scares here and there,the controls were a little cofusing at first but can get use to it in an hour or so,you can also upgrade and purchase weapons after you complete a chapter also selling items to gainReally had fun with this game,glad that i had a partner who can actually help you in battle and not like that annoying brat from RE4,the game is more action than horror but it has a few scares here and there,the controls were a little cofusing at first but can get use to it in an hour or so,you can also upgrade and purchase weapons after you complete a chapter also selling items to gain some cash.Its a great game and a must to your collection.… Expand
  26. BigBossHayabusa
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    As a resident evil fan, i still enjoy Resident Evil 5 with a friend. You still have to keep track off ammo and other items, working together to defeat different enemies, and deciding who gets which guns. Overall it has lots of replay value with mercenaries and DLC, it loses points for being straight forward for a RE game and not scary at all.
    9/10
  27. Rem
    Jul 7, 2015
    8
    Resident Evil 5 stirs up alot of controversy among fans. It begs the question of where the series is headed. For better or worse, Resident Evil chose the action oriented path. Scares are few and far between, but I didn't mind, I had a blast playing it. Decidedly, the game put co-op as the star of the game. I played with a buddy throughout most of this journey. The customization options inResident Evil 5 stirs up alot of controversy among fans. It begs the question of where the series is headed. For better or worse, Resident Evil chose the action oriented path. Scares are few and far between, but I didn't mind, I had a blast playing it. Decidedly, the game put co-op as the star of the game. I played with a buddy throughout most of this journey. The customization options in this game is incredibly vast. The graphics are among the best I have seen this year, if not all time. The story is more focused this time around, but still remains to be convoluted at times unless you played previous Resident Evil games. All in all I enjoyed Resident Evil 5 and its co-op as it is well implemented, but I am concerned on the direction of the series.… Expand
  28. 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 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 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
  29. alex007
    Feb 4, 2015
    8
    "Resident Evil 5" adds two-player co-op to the formula established in RE 4. It is a nice companion piece to the GameCube classic, but it's no masterpiece. The game is too similar to its predecessor to stand up on its own. Yes, the scenario is different (it takes place in sun-drenched Africa, not Gothic Spain) and it does feature Chris Redfield instead of Leon S. Kennedy as the protagonist,"Resident Evil 5" adds two-player co-op to the formula established in RE 4. It is a nice companion piece to the GameCube classic, but it's no masterpiece. The game is too similar to its predecessor to stand up on its own. Yes, the scenario is different (it takes place in sun-drenched Africa, not Gothic Spain) and it does feature Chris Redfield instead of Leon S. Kennedy as the protagonist, but the gameplay is almost exactly the same. Graphically, the graphics are exceptional (RE 5 was made for X360/PS3), the story is good and there are plenty of exciting setpieces. There are also numerous unlockables that encourages replay. Fans of co-op should be pleased too, although the controls aren't ideal for helping a buddy out during frantic moments. This is a fun action game to play with a friend; one that puts "Army of Two" to shame. However, as a follow-up to one of the greatest games ever, it is quite underwhelming. Overall, it just feels like RE 4 with a cooperative feature tacked on. And while that's nothing to write off, I only wish the makers would've tried harder to make something even more compelling. As it is, "Resident Evil 5" is good, but not great.… Expand
  30. RiddleMeThis
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    The game is made to be a cooperative experience. Each character complement the other, and synchronization is required to succeed.
    Playing alone transforms the game in a repetitive game with a very messy story, but ultimately enjoyable. Great voice acting and the always present cheesyness of this games makes this a must play for last-gen owners.
    Hardcore RE fans will be extremely angry    The game is made to be a cooperative experience. Each character complement the other, and synchronization is required to succeed.
    Playing alone transforms the game in a repetitive game with a very messy story, but ultimately enjoyable. Great voice acting and the always present cheesyness of this games makes this a must play for last-gen owners.

    Hardcore RE fans will be extremely angry about this game reducing the horror factor of the franchise. However, the game is a worthy successor of RE4 even if it will always crumble when compared to it.    … Expand
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#32 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#4 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 91
  3. Negative: 1 out of 91
  1. 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.
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  2. GameSpy
    90
    It's hardly the dramatic revamp that RE4 was for the series, but it marks the first time that co-op play has been implemented. As a result, the overhaul makes it a good single-player game, but a great multiplayer one. Thanks to its persistent approach to weapon upgrades, it's well-suited to replay. It's a visually splendid game with gorgeous cinematics that evoke the same awe as previous games did in their time.
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  3. GameTrailers
    90
    You'll get a lot more out of it than you do from typical games with no competitive multiplayer and while played cooperatively it really sings. It's lost a lot of what has made the franchise a pins-and-needles experience, but that sense of dread has been replaced with pure action that's hard to match.
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