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Resident Evil 5 proves to set the bar high in the survival-horror genre, with impressive new features and visuals we can be sure that the intensity and suspense will be waiting.
Overview
Resident Evil 5, developed by Capcom, marks the franchise's first appearance on the PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles with a few familiar characters and a brand new setting. Taking place 10 years after the destruction of Raccoon City (Resident Evil 3) Chris Redfield returns, this time battling a new breed of infection in a small African village. The game features a sunnier side of the franchise and is said to incorporate the heat along with the light and dark areas into the gameplay. Also, developers have said that the gaps in the storyline between Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 5 will be filled in through playable flashbacks.Resident Evil 5 could also link with the story of Resident Evil: Zero. Billy Coen is accused of the slaughter of 23 people while in Africa, as part of the USMC (United States Marine Corps). It is clear that Billy did not commit this crime and the true cause of it, is never explicitly explained.
Gameplay
The single player experience is based greatly on the overhaul made to the franchise in Resident Evil 4, but Capcom have also announced the addition of Co-op gameplay and the return of more enthralling puzzles like those in the earlier games. Gameplay videos have showed the ways in which players can help each other through the story line via coop play and the effects that light and dark will have the players vision, but many of the features such as the effects of heat, and the specific style of puzzles have yet to be revealed.So far, Capcom has put a large emphasis on moving from light to dark areas and how they will cause the players screen to go white for a moment mimicking the effect of moving from light and dark areas in the real world. This would also allow enemies opportunities for a surprise attack.The revelation of coop gameplay in the Resident Evil franchise has dramatically changed the perception of what kind of game Resident Evil 5 could be. Co-op game play can take part throughout the entire game or a new player can jump in at any moment. The two players can stray from each other but teamwork is essential to survive. If a player is attacked or ambushed at any time you can help them out by attacking that enemy. Conserving or managing your items is crucial since it is all shared so strategy is key and can make things easier, but if not expect a hard time finishing off the harder enemies. Exploration will benefit both characters and there are moments both players are needed in order to advance. One thing that remains is if one character dies than its game over.
Resident Evil 5 will also feature a new control scheme, called "Shooter". In this control scheme, shooting is switched to the triggers, which allows the camera controls to be mapped to the right stick. Also, the left stick will now allow you to strafe left and right. This is the first time a Resident Evil game will allow you to move and shoot at the same time, something that had become standard in all new third person shooters for a while.
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| Game Name | Resident Evil 5 |
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| Original US Release |
March 13, 2009
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| Aliases | RE5,Biohazard 5 |
| ESRB |
ESRB: M
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| PEGI |
PEGI: 18+
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