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Resident Evil 5 (PS3)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Adventure/Survival Horror

RELEASE DATE

13/MAR/09

ESRB RATING

DEVELOPER

Capcom Co., Ltd.

PUBLISHER

Capcom USA, Inc.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Xbox 360, IBM PC Compatible

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DESCRIPTION

Arising from the same unholy concoction as its immediate predecessor in the series, Resident Evil 5 looks like a third-person shooter, plays like a first-person shooter, and feels like a survival-horror game. As in the acclaimed Resident Evil 4, an up-close, over-the-shoulder perspective allows players to see the heroes in action. Accessible aiming controls and fluid graphics make for quick, intuitive weapon use. Creepy settings, un-human enemies, and keen pacing create experiences of tense exploration, startling surprise, and overwhelmingly outnumbered desperation. The first in the Resident Evil series designed for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the game presents its horrors in high-definition, built on a custom-enhanced version of Capcom's MT Framework game engine.

The story takes place in Africa, in the fictional desert country of Kijuju. The game is set about a ten years after the events of the original Resident Evil, and features the original game's character Chris Redfield in the lead role. He is accompanied by a skilled mercenary named Sheva Alomar. The two make a good team, and many of the most challenging situations in the game are best overcome with teamwork. When one of the two characters has been subdued or wounded, the other can "help" or "heal" with the press of a button. Other circumstances call for particular solutions, such as one player drawing enemies out of cover while the other picks them off with rifle shots from a safer location.

Both characters are agents of a international group known as the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (or BSAA), on a mission to investigate the origins of the nefarious Tyrant virus, variants of which have been responsible for turning ordinary people and animals into mindless, zombie-like killing machines throughout the Resident Evil series. The game's levels are a mix of spooky, scripted runs and open-ended battles that develop dynamically. Although facing surprise attacks and overwhelming odds, a run-and-gun approach won't last; it takes situational tactics and good ammo management to make it through each stage. Online multiplayer co-op is available throughout the game, in which one player controls Chris and the other controls Sheva. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Resident Evil 5 (PS3)

GENRE/STYLE:

Adventure/Survival Horror
RELEASE DATE:

13/MAR/09
TOP TRAITS:

survival horror, Chris Redfield, Co-op
DESCRIPTION:

Arising from the same unholy concoction as its immediate predecessor in the series, Resident Evil 5 looks like a thir... more

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Resident Evil 5 (PS3) by: LuckyZombie13

“I'm a huge fan of RE and was impress with the graphics, controls, and story of this new installment of the franchise. The only problem I had was the AI controlling your partner. It was more annoying than helping me when faced with the enemy. I was...”

created 27/MAR/2012

Resident Evil 5 (PS3) by: kevinwilson8932

“Although this was an entertaining game, it did not feel much like a resident evil due to the lack of zombies in it and felt like an ordinary sci fi fps. It is more fun for co-op.”

created 07/MAR/2012

Anrith played Resident Evil 5 on 20/DEC/10

“Tried to play co-op with splitscreen. I think I don't like splitscreens that much.”

created 21/DEC/2010

Dontherust played Resident Evil 5 on 24/NOV/10

“Finally beat the story again. Needed to to unlock mercenaries mode. Decided to give the Desperate Escape Episode a run first. It was actually really good. Seemed very open ended, more so than any...”

created 25/NOV/2010

MoodyBandit was the last to comment - over 2 years ago... show previous hide previous

“I was really enjoying this game (my 1st RE game) finished SP, and then came BlackOps. Hopefully I'll get back to it.”

Dontherust played Resident Evil 5 on 09/NOV/10

“Played some resident evil gold today. Was a co-op game with my brother. For the first time ever i decided to give the new level "Lost In Nightmares". Was amazed at the start. If Res 6 is...”

created 09/NOV/2010

twuk played Resident Evil 5 on 18/OCT/10

“Just got the "It was Just A Bad Dream!" trophy on Lost in Nightmares. I'll have the video in my next post.”

created 19/OCT/2010

Resident Evil 5 (PS3) by: ulmetraga

“Thats just racist. Africans aren't infected with deadly viruses.”

created 17/SEP/2010

Resident Evil 5 (PS3) by: WTSnipERzWrAth

“good”

created 28/AUG/2010

Burnedwing played Resident Evil 5 on 30/JUN/10

“All 30 BSAA emblems found, sweet! Other than the infinite rocket launcher, I've unlocked every secret weapon, and just got all the mercenary characters.”

created 01/JUL/2010

YoungMikie09 played Resident Evil 5 on 20/JUN/10

“This dude is such a n00b, completely ruined everything but i still owned haha”

created 20/JUN/2010

YoungMikie09 played Resident Evil 5 on 17/JUN/10

“more trophies obtained, found some treasure, found some emblems, bought all guns and got them all upgraded, and beat game on normal. help me out ppl, and join SOTU”

created 17/JUN/2010

Resident Evil 5 (PS3) by: YoungMikie09

“Amazing story and gameplay, great for teamates to work together”

created 14/JUN/2010

Burnedwing played Resident Evil 5 on 27/MAY/10

“Some more RE5. I got the Lightning Hawk fully upgraded, but the problem is that I don't have nearly enough points to unlock unlimited ammo. It's just a serious case of the game hates you... Oh,...”

created 27/MAY/2010

Burnedwing was the last to comment - over 2 years ago... show previous hide previous

“Yeah, well... shut up...”

Burnedwing played Resident Evil 5 on 25/MAY/10

“Fought Wesker again, blew him up with an RPG I've saved for about half the damn game. The thing is when I first fired, I fucking missed! I was pissed! So I just reloaded the game so I would till...”

created 26/MAY/2010

Resident Evil 5 (PS3) by: Burnedwing

“Although being a bit of a step down from Resident Evil 4, it is still a great game and remains in my collection. One thing about Resident Evil 5 is that is now seperated into missions which may be revisited later. While fighting through infected...”

created 22/MAY/2010