Resident Evil 5

Remember when Chris punched a *boulder*? Good times.

Publisher Capcom
Release Sep 15, 2009
Retail Price $19.99
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About Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5, the fifth mainline entry in Capcom's seminal survival horror series, shifts the franchise's focus towards co-operative action-horror. Players assume the role of Chris Redfield, a member of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), dispatched to Africa to investigate a biological agent. Alongside local BSAA agent Sheva Alomar, players confront a populace transformed into aggressive creatures, working in tandem to uncover the truth behind the outbreak. The game emphasizes third-person shooting mechanics and resource management while navigating hostile environments.

This 2009 release, presented as a port of the Games for Windows - Live version, centers its design around the mandatory co-operative play between Chris and Sheva. Success hinges on strategic teamwork, utilizing shared inventory management, and coordinating attacks against bio-organic threats. The game solidifies the series' pivot towards a more action-oriented experience, building upon the third-person perspective established in its predecessor while integrating a constant partner system as a core pillar of its gameplay.

System requirements

Minimum

OS
Windows®10
CPU
Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better
RAM
4GB or better
GPU
512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better
Storage
15 GB free hard drive space

Recommended

OS
Windows®10
CPU
Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better
RAM
4GB or better
GPU
512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better
Storage
15 GB free hard drive space