Resident Evil 5 is a much awaited release in 2009 by hardcore Xbox 360 gamers. Following the success of Resident Evil 4, RE5 offers an action-packed adventure filled with new discoveries and characters in its game line-up.
Plot of Resident Evil 5
The latest installment of the Resident Evil game series takes place in Africa. This is where your favorite Resident Evil characters will try to discover the root of the virus. Same with other Resident Evil adventures, RE5 will have you dealing with bio-terrorism.
Special effects and characters of Resident Evil 5
Aside from Chris Redfield, a new character emerges in this latest installment of Resident Evil. Her name is Sheva Alomar, who will work with Chris in Kijuju, Africa on their mission to catch Ricardo Irving, a seller of bio-organic weapon. Gamers can cooperatively play the main storyline and counter the threat of virus-infected creatures. The improved special effects, new characters, and new game setting make RE5 quite exciting.
Xbox games review of Resident Evil 5
Those who've seen "Black Hawk Down" will have a feeling of nostalgia with this third-person shooter game. The fast-pace action is still retained in RE5 in addition to its amazing graphics and sound effects. According to critics, the music did help make the game feel so real. But while Resident Evil 5 garnered positive reviews, critics cited its control system to be quite confusing along with the split screen co-op.
Resident Evil 5 didn't fail to make a buzz among gamers and critics. The reviews will tell you that RE5 is not a total disappointment but do come with some improvements in visual and sound effects.