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Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares PlayStation 3
Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Gaming Age
    100
    The throwback to classic RE featured in the Mansion and Underground sequence is a nice change of pace from the rest of RE5, and while the story revelations aren't earth shattering, there's enough revealed that lore hounds will find something interesting.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    A vintage slice of survival horror. [Apr 2010, p.116]
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  3. Playstation Universe
    90
    An immersive, cinematic experience that excels in atmosphere, scares and exploration. It might prove a bit of a culture shock for those used to the action-orientated antics of RE4/5, however.
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    86
    Lost in Nightmares brings back nice memories from past Resident Evil titles without the downsides, so why does it have to be so short? Other than that, a wonderful package full of intense co-op action. [Apr 2010]
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  5. VideoGamer
    80
    Lost in Nightmares is a shining example of what DLC should be; a short but sweet extension to the original story that offers something different from the main game whilst retaining its overall tone.
  6. ZTGameDomain
    80
    Lost in Nightmares is a great start and it was fun getting back into RE5 after so much time away from last year's game. I look forward to the next chapter and hope the price point is just as nice.
  7. Destructoid
    80
    All quibbles aside, Lost in Nightmares still does a lot to correct the things that I didn't like about Resident Evil 5, and I hope it's an indicator for where they may take the series in the future. More of Barry Burton headbutting Saddam Hussein look-a-likes until their faces explode would be a good thing.
  8. Giant Bomb
    80
    It's short and a bit thin on content, but what's there is pretty, well-produced, and a satisfying if slightly silly curiosity for anyone who remembers the first Resident Evil even a little bit fondly.
  9. 3DJuegos
    79
    Maybe we were hoping for more history in this Lost in Nightmares expansion pack, although we must say this is a nice add-on with a low cost and a great accent on paying respect to the roots of the series.
  10. IGN
    75
    The look, sound and feel of the added content are consistent, quality-wise, with the full game and it's an excellent experience, while it lasts.
  11. GamerNode
    75
    Regardless of shortcomings, this high-tension, semi-return to old-school survival horror is an enjoyable experience that longtime fans will adore and newer players will easily get into.
  12. Digital Chumps
    74
    Lost in Nightmares was constructed specifically for the Resident Evil fan base. It's a brief run, but it has enough call backs, in-jokes, and references to satisfy the legion of fans clamoring for a return to the series roots.
  13. GameDaily
    70
    Even for $5, we expected more creatures to blast, rooms to explore and weapons to fire. Those glaring omissions make Lost in Nightmares a good, but not great journey into the world of survival horror. Good luck.
  14. Gamervision
    65
    It's not bad, per se, there just isn't enough of it.
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User Score
6.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ZexenVatenkeist
    7
    Lost in Nightmares was created to fill a hole left by Resident Evil 5: the events that culminated in Jill's assumed death at Spencer's mansion. And this DLC does exactly that with a little bonus included: it is a little return to something similar to a survival horror game, with more dark turns and less shooting. It is a nostalgic trip back to the first Resident Evil. Exploration is back, puzzles are back, and some good scares are in order. From the very start you can see this DLC is different from the main game, and it takes a while before the first zombie freak appears in front of you. The mansion also has many closed spaces and narrow halls, and the parts where you have to go separate ways from your partner are truly tense; especially when you start to hear those weird grunts in the distance and have no idea where it's coming from. The final battle is also extremely fun and challenging. Lost in Nightmares is a great DLC pack and a must have for any old-school Resident Evil fan.… Full Review »
  2. Stealthgear
    7
    This is the expansion pack for Resident evil 5. Replayability is not high as there is not much shooting. There is only one enemy. The level design is still pretty fun. Pros: -The mansion exploration was good Cons: - You defeat the same enemy over and over. This is kind of unacceptable. If you love Resident Evil 5, then you already have this expansion. if you only buy one, get the other one, as it has more shooting and a higher difficulty.… Full Review »
  3. PatrickB.
    7
    Lost in Nightmares chronicles Chis and Jill's return to the mansion from the 1st RE. It is short on action and heavy on fetch this key to this puzzle type quests. The enemies consist of a few zombies which lie on the ground and grab you as you walk by, and the big hulking guy with an axe that moves slowly and has an eye thing you have to shoot on his back. I killed a total of 8 enemies and 2 enemy types on playthrough. The final boss to the chapter is Wesker who is an anoying QTE trigger event boss, he beats you up, wait for QTE, run around, rinse, repeat. Playtime was roughly 1 hour. The environment of the revisited Mansion was done extremely well, it looks cool has a nice ambiance and music. The puzzles and enemies are a total let down. The files you come across in the mansion give some back story. The weapons you acquire aren't used much and can't upgrade as this is only one chapter. There are a few unlockables after play through including a Professional mode, gumball statue figures and the option to play as Jill. Buying the content also unlocks Mercenaries Reunion a completely separate set of the Mercs trials from the main Mercs mode. Its characters consist of only Barry and Excella, you can unlock other Mercs R. characters by buying the other DLC costumes. I have no idea why Capcom wouldn't just modify the original Mercs campaign to include the new characters, maybe it involved too much coding/patching. Not doing so is a disappointment, the option of just the 2 characters sucks and you have to start out at the village and unlock all the other stages. It would have been ideal to have these characters and the other DLC costumes added to the Versus mode as well, but it didn't happen. So is it worth 5 bucks? Maybe, it depends on how much you like RE. I had a good time playing through it but am still on the fence about the value. I played through the campaign once and multiple stages of Mercs Reunion with both characters.… Full Review »
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