Resident Evil 5 is the seventh video game in the Resident Evil series. It features similar gameplay to Resident Evil 4 utilizing the same over the shoulder view, but this time the environment plays a significant role. The player is now dependent on his partner more than in older games. When the partner's health bar drop down to 0, he will enter the dying stage where the health bar will flash red and gradually lower as he stays like this. Resident Evil 5 also features new types of enemies called Majini and mostly are of African descent.
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Resident Evil 5 expands the series with co-op gameplay and impressive visuals, but its shift towards action over survival horror and a lackluster story leaves fans divided on its place in the franchise.
played this with the wonderful @LenaRosalie and it was a delightful time. resident evil 5 is essentially re4's less cool brother who wants to be just like them but ultimately doesn't have the sauce. it starts out promising with the african setting being fairly unique, but after that it quickly takes a dive into boring sepia and brownish mush. probably the biggest difference in the design ethos of 4 and 5 is that 4 defined every action game that would follow, while 5 simply followed the trend of seventh generation blockbuster gaming, complete with clunky cover mechanics and the glorious Piss Filter. even despite this, it's still a good time, even if it feels like a remarkably safe follow up to re4, but then again, what wouldn't be?
also this game is so racist lol
also this game is so racist lol
A 2.5 stars game if you play it alone, but easily a 3.5 stars game if you play with a friend, I did that when I was younger and have good memories about it, it was fun as hell, wish I could get back to that.
Had fun, but can't see myself replaying this in the same way I do the others. Ricardo Irving drops the most memorable quote that never got memed the way it should have.
I've played through this game at least 3 times on co op and haven't particularly enjoyed it. It feels like a no brainer on paper, RE4's gameplay with co op, yet it isn't even a quarter as fun. Is it the level designs? The lack of whimsy and levity in the cheesy lines and Mecha Salazar of 4? The lack of rasping merchant to provide you with arms? The racism?
Just didn't like it as much. Also boy do I dread when Capcom remakes this one hooooooo-ee
Just didn't like it as much. Also boy do I dread when Capcom remakes this one hooooooo-ee
Resident Evil 5 is like a weird mix of old-school Resident Evil and a modern action game. You team up with Sheva to shoot your way through hordes of enemies in Africa, and while it ditches the slow-burn scares for more action-packed thrills, it's still a fun ride. Partner co-op is a blast, the over-the-top action is cheesy but enjoyable, and taking down bosses is satisfying. However, the single-player with AI Sheva can be clunky, and the story gets a bit out there. Still, if you're looking for a more action-oriented Resident Evil experience with a buddy, RE5 is a solid choice.