Resident Evil 5 (PS3)

Note: originally written by me for Freeola.com/gameaday, thanks! ~~~ 1996 saw the release of a revolutionary title that would spur the onset of a new gaming genre altogether - Capcom's Resident Evil, opening to wide critical acclaim, made the survival horror genre a mainstay and wide favourite among gamers. Since its origins, however, it has evolved considerably, particularly with the fourth installment released in 2004, in which the gameplay engine was largely overhauled, rectifying many complaints from gamers, allowing a more streamlined (and decidedly less frustrating) gaming experience. March sees the release of the much-hyped ...  Read the complete review

This game has changed the resident evil series a bit there are not really any zombies the enimies are more human in this game than in any of the previous editions. You have a partner with you throughout the game and can be controlled via a second palyer which is good when you don't want the sluggish computer AI around. however the in game bad guys will now run at you until a couple feet away which just doesn't immerse you in the idea of the game. as it's just not realist to have people start slowly shuffling towards you when they get near you. This game has hit the nail on the head in terms of graphics the in game scenery is brilliant and rendered so well it ...  Read the complete review

Completed this game recently and can honestly say I really enjoyed it. Its not so much a survival horror anymore, rather a decent 3rd person action - adventure title. The graphics are top notch with some of the level designs looking great. Sheeva's AI gets a lot of praise as well (apart from always picking the weakest weapon availabe) She is a really good addition to the game and is pretty handy in places. The single player campaign runs to a decent length (which is rare nowadays) while the levels, enemies and bosses are diverse enough not to get boring. There is plenty to find aside from the main game and the mercenaries mode is good for earning ...  Read the complete review

>> Plot Summary: You play as the familiar character from "Resident Evil 1" Chris Redfield, who um, seems to have hit the gym a lot recently judging by his arms! The plot is set in Africa and builds upon the last game's notion of the enemies mostly being humans controlled by the las-plagas. Further plot details can be found on Wikipedia and other sites. Though the plot is pretty good, I felt it wasn't as solid as "Resident Evil 4". I found the characters in the previous game to be a lot more likeable, such as Louis, and the playable character Leon too. >> Graphics: Well, in a word...WOW. The game ...  Read the complete review

I bought this game when it was 1st released. It's a great game, graphically; this instalment of the franchise is good, not brilliant, but good. This is probably down to the ps3 more than the game. The controls and the camera angles, on the other hand, are pretty dire. I mean a simple thing that you don't realise until it's taken away from you is the ability to run and shoot at the same time. The game doesn't get good marks for realism when you can't do that. The story is well structured and sees the characters travel through various settings and the enemies slowly get harder throughout the game. A major disadvantage when playing ...  Read the complete review