Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 is a survival horror third-person shooter video game developed and published by Capcom. Originally released in 2009 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, t]he PlayStation 4 release of RE5 is a minor remaster of the original. The EU/ANZ base release was effectively the Gold Edition with all DLC included.

Description

The game takes place in Africa, where players take on the role of Chris Redfield, a former member of the Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.) who is now a member of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA). Along with his partner Sheva Alomar, Chris is sent to investigate a bioterrorist threat in the fictional African town of Kijuju.

Resident Evil 5 features a similar gameplay style to its predecessor, Resident Evil 4, with an over-the-shoulder camera perspective and emphasis on action over horror. The game features a variety of weapons, including guns and melee weapons, as well as a cooperative multiplayer mode that allows two players to play through the game’s campaign together.

The game also features a new inventory system that allows players to manage their items and weapons more efficiently, as well as a new upgrade system that allows players to improve their weapons and equipment as they progress through the game.

Resident Evil 5 received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its graphics, co-op gameplay, and action-oriented gameplay, but criticizing its lack of horror and repetitive gameplay.

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Item Code CUSA-04284
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Release Date 28 June