Resident Evil 5 Review

SCORE= 9.5/10
Game Play= 10/10
Story= 9/10
Graphics= 10/10
Sound= 9/10
Replay Value= HIGH
System= xbox 360, also available for PS3
Genre= Action Horror (mostly action)
Capcom
Game released in 2009

Game play: 10/10 Fantastic! Same as Resident Evil 4 (which is a good thing) but with the addition of side stepping and co-op play. Fun, exciting, and intense the whole way through. If you loved Resident Evil 4 (like I did) you'll love Resident Evil 5. You can play on-line with a friend on xbox live or locally. Playing this game with a buddy is recommended, I think you'll have more fun that way. If you're like me and you like to play local co-op, sitting on the same couch, communicating the best ways to annihilate your enemies, you will have a blast! Mercenaries mode is back and as addicting as ever with plenty of unlockables.

Story: 9/10 The story was great and in depth. The cut scenes were like watching an awesome action film. It will keep you interested as it unravels Chris's past. The team at capcom definitely doesn't disappoint with this one. There is some cheesy dialogue, but it doesn't distract from the experience.

Graphics: 10/10 Amazing! Although this game isn't that scary, but you might jump at parts, the good graphics make it more intense. The detail on the manjini (zombies) will make you cringe every once in a while. These are some of the best graphics on the xbox 360 so far with very life like animations. The cut scenes were actually all acted out by professional actors.

Sound: 9/10 This is what makes a scary game. With games like Dead Space with amazing sound it's hard to compare. But none the less you'll be freaked hearing that chainsaw chase after you. RUN RUN RUN!!!! The sound of the infected worm head manjini as the worm thing bursts out of it's head will make you cringe and be a little freaked out.

Replay Value: High. Tons of unlockables and the return of the addicting mercenaries mode. They're are emblems spread out through the levels, you can go back and shoot the ones you missed. They really encourage replaying this game, you'll find out why when you play it.

Overall I give it a 9.5 out of 10. Great game and a must buy for those looking for a great action experience. With all it has to offer it's a hard one to pass on. Game of the year? We'll have to wait and find out. So, GO BUY IT ALREADY. If you're short on cash (like me) you can rent it to complete the campaign and then buy it when it's cheaper to take advantage of it's replay value.