I will start by saying that Resident Evil 5 is a fantastic addition to the Resident Evil Series. It really brings the story together about where Chris went to and what he did. It also includes other characters, such as Albert Wesker. It is set in an unknown African area which is lead by somebody or something.
Graphically, this game is fantastic. It is much smoother and better looking that its predecessor, Resident Evil 4. The facial expressions of all the characters, including the "zombies" is very detailed, and you can tell that a lot of effort really went into it. What do you expect after 5 or 6 years of production. The lighting really adds a mood to the game, which doesn't exactly make it scary, but definitely adds to the feel of the game.
Moving on to the sound. The sound effects are generally the same as Resident Evil 4, except with some obvious differences, such as door's opening and closing and some noises from the "zombies". The voice acting is good, and solid. Definitely up to par with Resident Evil 4. The music of the game adds to the African effect of the game and gives it a slightly creepy feel.
The gameplay itself is virtually identical to Resident Evil 4. The style of play, for example the running and shooting is the same, just with some minor tweaks. You also have Sheva with you, and just like the previous game, you can't exactly control her. If only it were like Resident Evil 0 where you could physically control both characters. The general idea of the game is the same as Resident Evil 4. By this I mean the camera isn't a set camera, it is a full 3D world.
Although there are quite a few achievements to get on thhe Xbox 360 version, it isn't as long as previous games. Rather than focus on the story, the game seems to be more focused on the characters and the graphics. That isn't to say it doesn't last a while. It can last as long as you want it to, and with the online features of the game, it does have the edge over ther previous games.
In conclusion, I would say that Resident Evil 5 is basically Resident Evil 4, just in disguise. If you likes Resident Evil 4, then this game is definitely for you. If you are more of an old fan of the series, then you may not enjoy this too much. The style of the series has changed over the years, but you cannot expect it to stay the same. People do moan that the style is too similar to Resident Evil 4, however, look at the first few games. There was no change in the first three games, then in Code Veronica, the only difference in play was the fact the camera occasionally followed you.
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