Resident Evil 5 (PlayStation 3) Expert Reviews

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 may not arrive until 2008, but here's a glimpse at a few screenshots from the latest trailer, including this close-up of ...

Horror hits Africa

Same old Resident Evil gameplay, brilliant in co-op

Lack of scares, far better for social gamers, clunky movement

It may be showing its age, but this latest in the Resident Evil series still deserves your time

Co-op mode rocks, jaw-dropping graphics, excellent action-oriented gameplay

Emphasis on action over horror might turn off some fans, campaign loses steam towards the end

Resident Evil's belated next-gen debut is finally here - and it rocks. While the survival horror elements have been toned down, and many old glitches remain, we still love it to death. Highly recommended.

resident evil 5 review: Resident Evil 5 is a fun and frantic evolution of RE4's breakthrough gameplay and the series' horror themes.

Beautifully detailed graphics and character animations ; Having a partner enhances the fun and excitement while adding tension ; Real-time menu system keeps you immersed ; Plenty to do once you've beaten it

Frustrating hurdles to leap when joining an online game ; Slow, deliberate movement and gun play may not appeal to everyone ; Can't swap weapons with a human team-mate online

The core combat mechanics haven't fundamentally changed since Resident Evil 4 — the action still unfolds from an over-the-shoulder perspective, certain battles or cutscenes are accompanied by brief quick time events, and you still have to stop moving ...

Can Resident Evil 5 improve on its superb predecessor? Stuart ventures into Africa to find out.

The latest offering from Capcom's Survival Horror series takes a step into the sunlight and in doing so reveals that it's not really a survival horror game at all.

Spectacular visuals bring the new Africa setting to life. Real-time menu keeps things flowing. Lengthy single player campaign with repeat playability. A brave stylistic move for the series

Same old plodding control and the pace might turn off the post-Gears generation. No swapping of weapons during online play. No 'drop-in' co-op play leading to the occasional long period of waiting

A must-have for your Xbox 360, PS3

Complicated controls