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Resident Evil 5 – reviews and rating

Resident Evil 5 has a rating of 95% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on September 15, 2009 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 86, players on RAWG rate the game 77%.

Updated Sep 22, 2009

What critics praise

„The latest entry in Capcom's zombie-infested juggernaut pairs special agent Chris Redfield with Sheva Alomar, allowing you to play co-op through the entire game.“

9,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Sep 15, 2009
Platforms: Nintendo SwitchPS4Xbox OnePS3Xbox 360
Genres: ShooterAction
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Average playtime: 11 h
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Resident Evil 5?

Resident Evil 5 has a rating of 95% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Resident Evil 5 released?

Resident Evil 5 was released on September 15, 2009.

What platforms is Resident Evil 5 available on?

Resident Evil 5 is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Resident Evil 5?

Players on RAWG spend on average 11 hours playing Resident Evil 5.

Is Resident Evil 5 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 95%, Resident Evil 5 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Resident Evil 5?

Games similar to Resident Evil 5 are for example de Blob 2, Shovel Knight, Minecraft, Contrast and Trials Fusion.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 90

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#279 of 753 games released in 2009 better than 63 % of games
#2 of 2 games released in 2009 on Nintendo Switch better than 0 % of games
#4 of 4 games released in 2009 on PS4 better than 0 % of games
#5 of 5 games released in 2009 on Xbox One better than 0 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 95%
Foreign critics11 reviews 76%
MetacriticMetascore 86%
Players (RAWG)811 votes 77%

Local critics rate the game higher by 19 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 16 %
Recommended 60 %
Meh 20 %
Skip 4 %

811 votes · RAWG

Reviews

9,5/10

Game Informer Sep 22, 2009

The latest entry in Capcom's zombie-infested juggernaut pairs special agent Chris Redfield with Sheva Alomar, allowing you to play co-op through the entire game.

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