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The_vagabond7 on 06 March 2009

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/960/960212p1.html

 

8.0 Presentation
RE5 has a slick look and feel, but there are some usability issues. Split-screen is confusing to use, menus can be somewhat cumbersome and loading is abundant. No Mercenaries online? Really?
9.5 Graphics
One of the prettiest games of this generation. Lighting, textures and landscapes are often stunning. There’s some screen tearing here and there, but it’s minor. Enemy animations quickly grow stale.
9.0 Sound
Music is understated but sets the tone well, especially the nerve-jangling song that plays when enemies approach. Voice acting for most characters is surprisingly good, but some is just terrible.
8.5 Gameplay
What RE5 lacks in standard survival horror it makes up for in action-packed combat, satisfying on-rails segments and killer final chapter. Controls are beginning to feel dated for an action game.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
For a game with no competitive online multiplayer, RE5 has incredible replayability. Beating the game in various ways unlocks modes and features, and Mercenaries will keep you coming back for more.
9.0
Outstanding		 OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an avera


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SmokedHostage on 06 March 2009

Interesting.. same score as Valkyria Chronicles. I was expecting slightly higher but I guess it's ok.



Pixel Art can be fun.

Zucas on 06 March 2009

Awesome score. Can't wait for this next week. But kinda disturbing that some games recently have been rated higher than that but oh well.



The_vagabond7 on 06 March 2009

I don't really care about the numeric score.

The content of the review told me what I needed to hear. It's definitely gone the way I was afraid it would of leaving behind horror and embracing action. I'm still buying it day one because I'm a RE whore, but I wish it would've had a bit more puzzle and survival. Still, I'm happy to hear it turned out well.



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xxxvitoxxx on 06 March 2009

what a joke of a review.....ign has sucked for some time now



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RedHarvest on 06 March 2009

From what I've seen and the demo I've played, RE5 is outdone by games like Dead Space and Gears in every single way. I haven't played the full game, but the demo was average at best. Will not be buying.



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SciFiBoy on 06 March 2009

hmm, i hope the gameplay has been improved from the demo



Mummelmann on 06 March 2009

A lot better than I expected! All the negative response to the controls in the demo lead me to believe it could be a real problem (played it myself, it wasn't that bad).
A must have for me at any rate but good scores are fun for franchises you love!