Biohazard 5 (2009) (VG)

Directors:

Toshio Ohashi
Jim Sonzero

Writers:

Yoshiaki Hirabayashi (scenario)
Haruo Murata (scenario)

Release Date:

13 March 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Plot:

Sent in by the BSAA, Chris Redfield has a new mission. It takes him into South Africa where he encounters a new horror and relives an old past. |

Plot Keywords:

Africa | Transformation | Deserted Town | Death Threat | Shot Through Window

Cast

Roger Craig Smith	...	Chris Redfield (voice)
Karen Dyer	...	Sheva Alomar (voice)
D.C. Douglas	...	Albert Wesker (voice)
Patricia Ja Lee	...	Jill Valentine (voice)
T.J. Storm	...	Josh Stone (voice)
Nina Fehren	...	Excella Gionne (voice)
Allan Groves	...	Ricardo Irving (voice)
Adam D. Clark	...	Ozwell E. Spencer (voice) (as Adam Clark)
Jim Sonzero	...	Dan DeChant (voice)
Douglas Rye	...	Dan DeChant (voice)
Chris Mala	...	Kirk Mathison (voice)
Reuben Langdon	...	Dave Johnson (voice)
Liam O'Brien	...	Reynard Fisher (voice)
Dave Mallow	...	HQ (voice)
G.K. Bowes	...	Woman in Trouble (voice)

Also Known As:

Resident Evil 5 (International: English title)

Country:

Japan

Language:

English | Swahili

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:M | UK:18 | Australia:MA

Company:

Capcom Company

Trivia:

The game's demo became available on January 26th for download for Xbox 360 and February 2 for download for PS3.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the beginning of the game, when the African Soldier stops Chris and Sheva to check for there papers, he has his AK out, the next seen, it is on his back, the problem is that in between was only about a second.

Quotes:

[says it after the player characters deal enough damage to Wesker to end the 1st fight against him]
Albert Wesker: Self-righteous fools!
[if this is the first time, the player will unlock the "Bad Blood" trophy for PS3 version or achievement for Xbox 360 version]

Movie Connections:

References Baiohazado: Anburera keronikeruzu (2007) (VG)

Soundtrack:

Deep Ambition

Good, but not quite...

Having just completed R.E 5, I have to admit to feeling somewhat disappointed. As a HUGE fan of R.E 4, my expectations were set quite high. After all, Resident Evil 4 was ground breaking stuff. Sadly, I don't feel this sequel delivers.

The plus points are fairly obvious - huge similarities in terms of game-play, controls and the overall feel of it, just like R.E 4. Alongside stunning graphics.

The minus points were, in comparison to 4, 5 only lasted approximately 10-12 hours for the main story whilst 4 lasted about 20+ hours. The depth of complexity the former title had was missing (the many cut scenes requiring quick reactions, the deeper story line, the riddles, puzzles and various locations). Granted, some of these featured, but they were scarce.

So in closing, 5 is a good game. A very good game. Nicely done, and enjoyable enough. But, it's not a truly great game in terms of a follow up to 4. It was promising, and something we fans eagerly waited for. But Resident Evil 4 STILL reigns supreme. R.E 4 - 10/10. R.E 5 - 7/10