Resident Evil 5

 PlayStation 4
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 410 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 225 out of 410
  2. Mixed: 132 out of 410
  3. Negative: 53 out of 410
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  1. 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 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.
  2. Joselucas67
    Jun 4, 2020
    1
    História fraca ótimo jogo de ação frenético sem noção chega a ser uma piada !
  3. DonutRage124
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    The game absolutely **** sucks compared to the other Res E games and just the fact that you have a partner to worry about it makes it one of the worst games I have ever played
  4. Kai82
    Feb 12, 2021
    3
    In short: This was a disappointment. Longer version: After the really good but a bit different Resident Evil 4 I was hyped for the next instalment in the franchise. Because of the mixed fan reviews I was a bit sceptical and waited until the price significantly dropped. I still bought it as I was a fan of the franchise and played all main games and a few spin off games. The game itself is aIn short: This was a disappointment. Longer version: After the really good but a bit different Resident Evil 4 I was hyped for the next instalment in the franchise. Because of the mixed fan reviews I was a bit sceptical and waited until the price significantly dropped. I still bought it as I was a fan of the franchise and played all main games and a few spin off games. The game itself is a disappointment as I and a lot of others see it as shooter and not survival horror game. I would even say it is no Resident Evil game or better said does not feel like it. I am not entirely sure if it is as bad as I say because of my expectations and deviations from the established formula or if it is just a bad game (For some this is the same). The story is set a few years after the events of Resident Evil 4 and you play as Resident Evil 1 veteran Chris Redfield who is now an agent of BSAA (Bioterorism Security Assessment Alliance). He and his partner Sheva Alomar are sent to Africa as there is a planned deal with a bio-organic weapon. When they arrive their worst assumptions are surpassed. What follows is a struggle or shoot out for survival. The story is well done in Resident Evil B-movie style. It is enjoyable as always by its franchise standards. Gameplay wise it is a co-op shooter. You control Chris and the AI plays Sheva or you have a friend as second player via split screen (not used it so I cant judge this). New elements are the ability to upgrade weapons anytime (Tip: It refills your ammunition for free), enemies with weapons, item size does not matter anymore (bigger inventory by the way but not limitless), fast weapon changing with the d-pad, an auto save feature and a few other things. The controls work good enough for me. Maybe the aiming could be a bit faster. Remark: For others this was a mayor complain. You can and sometimes must help your partner. Healing sprays by the way work for both players it used when close enough together if I remember correctly. There are also fewer riddles or puzzles than in the previous games. Sadly the quick time events returned from Resident Evil 4. In total I think they slayed to much holy cows of the franchise. It is not bad but not what I expected / wanted or paid for. I wanted more survival horror. I think I must mention the controversy about this game. It was framed as racist. Because it is in Africa the infected enemies are African and the protagonist was a white male. For the first they were of cause African as it is set in Africa. If it were in China the majority would be Chinese. This is just the normal standard demographics. For the protagonist it is natural to use a veteran of previous games as an established character is far more immersive than a new character. I know it sits not well even for me but I think it is not intended to support racism. Maybe they should avoid this in general (They did in future games). Overall I think this is a good shooter but terrible survival horror game. It was not what I expected and it could sadly not win me over. I do not recommend it for Resident Evil fans. Fair warning Resident Evil 6 is also mostly not a survival horror game. Just watch on YouTube the funny song for Resident Evil 6 from miracleofsound (Hammer the button and wiggle the stick;-).… Expand
  5. Maxttvd
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    Cópia barata do RE4, RÉ 5 não passa o mesmo clima e não sastifaz nem de longe, realmente bem decepcionante.
  6. George_PAOK
    Oct 19, 2018
    2
    I belong in a small group of gamers who used to play video games,stopped for a period and start again after years.
    So,I bought all the Resident Evil games which I didn't play when they were released. I must say that I am a huge fan of Resident Evil and Silent Hill series.
    I had stopped at Resident Evil 3 and last year I played Resident Evil 7. So I start with RES 4,RES 5 and finally the    I belong in a small group of gamers who used to play video games,stopped for a period and start again after years.
    So,I bought all the Resident Evil games which I didn't play when they were released. I must say that I am a huge fan of Resident Evil and Silent Hill series.
    I had stopped at Resident Evil 3 and last year I played Resident Evil 7.
    So I start with RES 4,RES 5 and finally the RES 6....
    Oh my God...
    The choice not to play these games It was a very good choice.
    My whole world collapse instantly just i started all the games.
    It was a terrible experience.
    From RES 4 to RES 5 and finally RES 6 it is unfair to say that there were not differences and improvements on graphics and animations but the plot and the games general become worst and worst.
    I was very lucky to stop playing video games these years.

    A list of things that i hated on RES 4.
    1. The change of the gaming style
    2. The luck of puzzles
    3. The bad voice overs
    4. The personalities of the characters
    5. The guns,so many guns for a Resident Evil game
    6. Terrible aiming
    Finally if I must select the worst, RES 6 without doubt...    … Expand
  7. Gamepro3093
    Jan 19, 2021
    3
    This is just RE 4 only more action oriented with less horror. Started a period of decline until RE 7 got the series back on track.

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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
  1. CD-Action
    Sep 17, 2016
    65
    The only thing still attractive about RE5 is Sheva Alomar. Everything else – the design, the mechanics, the visuals (it’s a port, not a remaster) – aged to various degrees, but always noticeably. [09/2016, p.63]
  2. Slant Magazine
    Aug 1, 2016
    50
    Africa and its people are, essentially, exotic props in this game, with no humanity or purpose.
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  3. COGconnected
    Jul 19, 2016
    50
    Resident Evil 5 had its time to shine in 2009, but even rose tinted glasses can’t save this game in 2016.
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