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Resident Evil 5

Also known as: Biohazard 5 (JPN)
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Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Capcom
Release Date: March 13, 2009
Genre: Third-Person Action
This next-gen follow-up to the survival horror series breaks further away from the old confining standards, with a theme of escape as its core. » More
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    About This Game

    Produced by series veteran Jun Takeuchi, this next-generation follow-up to the terrifying series introduces the theme of escape as its core survival instinct. As Chris Redfield (former S.T.A.R.S. member and now part of the BSAA unit), your life is in danger as you strive to complete your most dangerous mission yet in a sweltering desert colony where a new breed of evil has been unleashed. Swarms of marauding evil beings will charge at you when your pulse is racing at a heart-shattering pace. Environments will play a bigger factor than ever here, using the power of next-gen systems to create a world where terror might lurk in any alcove or shadow. Powerful lighting effects overwhelm the player with mirage movement and blinding brilliance, and even in the light of day, there is no safe haven in this Resident Evil.

    ESRB Rating: M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
    Genre: Third-Person Action
    Local Play: 2 Co-Op
    Online Play: 2 Co-Op
    Also Available On: PlayStation 3
    Release Date: March 13, 2009
    MSRP: $59.99
    March 13, 2009
    MSRP: GBP £44.99
    March 12, 2009
     

    Sheva Alomar
    Sheva is the companion of Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 5.

    She is a well-trained B.S.A.A. agent from Africa, and serves as Chris Redfield's partner in the field. Sheva is adept with firearms and hand-to-hand combat. Her moves can even overwhelm Chris.

    Chris Redfield
    Chris Redfield is a member of STARS (Special Tactics And Rescue Service) - specifically the leader of the Alpha Team in the first Resident Evil game. He also starred in Resident Evil: Code Veronica and headed up the cast in Resident Evil 5.

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    General Features
    • Two Playable Characters – Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns and is joined by new playable character Sheva Alomar, an African BSAA agent tasked with investigating the epidemic.
    • Two Player Online Co-op – New cooperatively-focused gameplay revolutionizes the way that Resident Evil is played. Chris and Sheva must work together to survive new challenges and fight dangerous hordes of enemies.
    • Next Generation of Fear – Features groundbreaking graphics that utilize an advanced version of Capcom’s proprietary game engine, MT Framework, which powered the hit titles Devil May Cry 4, Lost Planet and Dead Rising.
    • "Quick-Select" Inventory System – Improved inventory system allows items to be traded between characters. To add to the intensity, all inventory management is done in real time; items can even be assigned to the directional pad for instant access.
    • New Control Schemes – Features new modernized third-person action game control variations as well as the return of the traditional Resident Evil 4 control schemes.
    • New Enemies Bring New Challenges – Enemies boast increased speed and intelligence, making them as dangerous alone as they are in groups.
    • Powerful New Weapons – The number of weapon variations has been greatly increased providing new ways to keep enemies at bay.
    • Fear Light as much as Shadow – Lighting effects provide a new level of suspense as players attempt to survive in both harsh sunlight and extreme darkness.
    Multiplayer Functions
    • Offline Co-Op Multiplayer (2 players)
    • Online Co-Op Multiplayer (2 players)
    • Online Multiplayer

    For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view IGN's Videogame Specs FAQ.

    Masachika Kawata
    Producer

    Additional Credits:

    Biohazard 5
    Publisher: Capcom
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: December 31, 2009
    Release Region: Japan

    ESRBResident Evil 5
    Publisher: Capcom
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: March 13, 2009
    Release Region: United States

    PEGIResident Evil 5
    Publisher: Capcom
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: March 13, 2009
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    OFLCResident Evil 5
    Publisher: Capcom
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: March 12, 2009
    Release Region: Australia

    ESRBResident Evil 5 (Collector's Edition)
    Publisher: Capcom
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: March 13, 2009
    Release Region: United States

    OFLCResident Evil 5 (Collector's Edition)
    Publisher: Capcom
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: March 12, 2009
    Release Region: Australia

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