Resident Evil 5

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. GameOver.gr
    Jul 7, 2016
    80
    Yet another re-release of a Resident Evil game. But Resident Evil 5 was then -and still is- a decent, well designed game that lacks the “horror” element but has lots of soul and substance.
  2. Vandal
    Jul 2, 2016
    80
    RE5 is a great third person action game, but this version doesn't add anything relevant if you already have the Gold Edition. Imperfect, but very enjoyable.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 1, 2016
    80
    Resident Evil 5 suffers from duff AI and a few other niggles, but is overall a fantastic, content-packed action game with brilliant co-op appeal.
  5. IGN Spain
    Jun 30, 2016
    80
    Great visuals (still) and many extras, but the use of the same control scheme feels old, and doesn't work too well on new gen.
  6. 4Players.de
    Jul 5, 2016
    77
    Compared to the remastered version of RE6 this is definitely the better game. But as a HD remaster it fares far worse. Especially the choppy framerate shows that somehow the team responsible for the port wasn’t able to optimize the engine perfectly for the new system.
  7. Gaming Age
    Jul 14, 2016
    75
    For $20, this release is a great value, giving fans that missed out a chance to play on current consoles. I look forward to Resident Evil 4 despite this being the 20th or so re-release. The real wait is for the Resident Evil 2 Remaster.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 30, 2016
    75
    Resident Evil 5 on PlayStation 4 is extremely entertaining and very well converted. Also, the cooperative mode is funny and the story mode is plenty filled with non-stop action.

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#62 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 413 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 226 out of 413
  2. Mixed: 134 out of 413
  3. Negative: 53 out of 413
  1. dayv
    Dec 31, 2016
    10
    Resident Evil 5 is the best 2 Player coop game available to this day.

    Back when Resident Evil 5 was released it set the new standarts for    Resident Evil 5 is the best 2 Player coop game available to this day.

    Back when Resident Evil 5 was released it set the new standarts for great visuals and is even today one of the better looking games.
    The movement system stayed true to the amazing STAND+aim system which was introduced with Resident Evil 4.
    This system is what makes Resident Evil 4 and 5 special. The Shooting does not become a big unrealistic mess but ends up beeing what a survival horror shooter should be. The feeling of you trying to defend a big horde while having to fall back, trying to hit the headshots to kick staggering enemies just never was the same since resi 5.
    The story is also a real deal in the game, the pace is really well done and great cinematics are used regulary.
    And the most important aspect the overall atmosphere. The African setting is the best thing that happend to the Resident Evil series (excluding Resident Evil 4 setting which was even better). It is a mysterious place full of different areas to explore.

    I could tell you many more aspects why this game is my fav game till today but I will just end it here.

    But one last word: Play this game with a friend its meant to be played together dont be one of these people playing it alone and complaining about anything because they never had the chance to enjoy the real experience.

    If you want something like Resident Evil 5 (even better) for 1 player. -> Resident Evil 4    … Full Review »
  2. RE5isTHEworst
    Jan 5, 2017
    1
    Resident Evil 5 is the WORST survival horror game imaginable. If you want a limited ammo, bullet sponge boss, ASS BACKWARDS AI partner Army ofResident Evil 5 is the WORST survival horror game imaginable. If you want a limited ammo, bullet sponge boss, ASS BACKWARDS AI partner Army of Two parody, then this is your man. if you want a game like maybe RE4 or RE Revelations 1/2, keep looking, what you want isn't here.… Full Review »
  3. Hmody10087
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best co op game i ever play it is really fun to play with friend i play it with 2 different friend and i still want to play more of it.
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