From OXCGN:
"The long wait is finally over and Resident Evil 5 is finally out around the globe! But has Capcom's latest entry in their popular horror franchise lived up to its huge hype or is the undead series mutating too much from its origins to be true survival horror fun?
Essentially while it's hard to identify the game's genre as 'survival horror' anymore, Resident Evil 5 certainly does tell a great story and gives the player hours of great action gameplay. Maybe 'survival action' would be a better description now."
Detailed review after the jump:
I can't wait to start on this one...RE4 was one of my all time favourite games. Now I just need time!
I know it is more action-oriented and I do miss the old style, but I like both. Maybe they can do a retro version next as it is a different genre now. Then again, if it takes as long as RE5 did to come out, then maybe not...
Not suree I agree with the Not so scary bit in the review . .
As when I was at a recent early media hands-on, even several of the IGN guys were jumping out of their seats from the scares they were encountering.
I'm looking forward to just popping this into the 360 and settling back for a few days and playing it.
I'm not one of the types that sees just how fast I can through a game. I personally like to do this thing called "enjoy" them . . not sure if everyone remembers that - or not. But it seems like a lost art in gaming these days.
agreed, I think capcom should do whichever is quicker, i want RE6 now! lol...
that being said, I do think the original 'classic' titles are superior.. and I really miss the fantastic puzzles and the gorgeous pre rendered backgrounds etc from the gamecube remakes.
Great review, laid the facts out well.
It's not scary horror. Played 3 round already. But it is dang good action game and I am loving it. I probly make over 10 rounds.
Truly amazing game, 9.5 out of 10 from me.