Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition
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Previously only seen during cut scenes of the original RESIDENT EVIL 5, the first new episode titled “LOST IN NIGHTMARES”, finds BSAA agent, Chris Redfield, working with his partner, Jill Valentine, as they investigate Ozwell E. Spencer’s hideaway. Spencer, the evil mastermind and co-founder of Umbrella Corporation, has been hiding a new evil deep within the basement of his mansion. Chris and Jill discover this grotesque evil standing in their way as the two enter deeper into the catacombs beneath the mansion. Simultaneous with the release of “LOST IN NIGHTMARES”, new costumes for Chris and Sheva will be made available, allowing the player to experience RESIDENT EVIL 5 with a fresh new look and feel through both game play and cut-scene playback. A new refresh of Mercenaries Mode, “ THE MERCENARIES REUNION”, gives players new playable characters and weapon load outs which provide players additional challenges as they aim to shoot down as many enemies as they can within a limited time. Each piece of downloadable content will contain two new playable characters. The GOLD EDITION will feature all eight.
Features
- Features new modernized third-person action game control variations as well as the return of the traditional Resident Evil 4 control schemes.
- Gold Edition extras including all of the original content, two new episodes, four new costumes, an updated Mercenaries Mode and online RE5 versus mode.
- Two playable characters in the standard campaigns, including new character Sheva Alomar, an African BSAA agent tasked with investigating the epidemic.
- New cooperatively-focused gameplay that revolutionizes the way that Resident Evil is played. Chris and Sheva must work together to survive new challenges and fight dangerous hordes of enemies.
- Quick-Select inventory system that allows items to be traded between characters. To add to the intensity, all inventory management is done in real time; items can even be assigned to the directional pad for instant access.
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 5 x 1 x 7 inches
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Resident Evil 5 is the latest instalment of the Resident Evil series, and like it’s predecessors, has you running around fighting bloodthirsty zombies who want to eat your brains, and any other juicy organs they can get their rotting teeth on. Like it’s predecessor, “5″ continues the shift from survival horror to action horror, in which you no longer have the turning speed of a drunk hippopotamus and are no longer constrained by cameras glued to odd portions of a room by duck tape. And where Resident Evil 4 took place in Europe, “5″ takes place in the hot plains of Africa. It’s a definite change of pace, and to some degree the game really isn’t all that scary, seeing as most of it takes place in brightly lit areas in the daytime, which sucks out a lot of the fear factor. Add in the fact that you now have a partner with you at all times, along with enough guns and firearms to wipe out a small third world country, and it’s not surprising to hear that people say RE5 has strayed too far from it’s roots and has RUINED THE FRANCHISE FOREVER.
However, I don’t think that’s entirely true. Although the game is no longer a survival horror, it exchanges outright scares for tremendous tension. It’s not uncommon to be running around, surrounded by a dozen zombies, many of whom are carrying axes, machetes, and other sharp instruments of death. Coupled with the fact that you take damage pretty quickly, and that you’re frequently fairly low on ammo, makes for tremendous tension. There were many times when I was literally starting to sweat, and my heart was pounding while I desperately tried to hold off some particularly powerful monsters while waiting for an elevator to arrive. Having a partner also reduces the horror element, but again, this ties into the tension factor, as you have to keep her alive, as if either of you die, it’s game over.
Personally, I think there’s a lot to enjoy here. The run and gun gameplay (though this is kinda incorrect, in that you can’t move while shooting) works well, and the gunplay is lots of fun, especially when using some of the more powerful weapons, such as rocket launchers, gatling guns, and grenade launchers that shoot off nitrogen rounds, which freeze enemies, allowing you to blast them into tiny, frozen chunks. There’s a huge variety of monsters out to eat your brains, ranging from your standard zombies and dogs, evil chainsaw lunatics wearing burlap sacks over their heads, to all sort of giant nasties. There’s also a lot of variety in the locations you’ll visit, from abandoned shanty towns, to marshlands, to underground laboratories. Coupled with the amazing graphics, and you’ve got a lot to love here.
Special mention must go to your partner, newcomer Sheva. While most AI sidekicks have the IQ of a head of lettuce, Sheva is amazingly enough, actually pretty capable of taking care of both herself and you, and more once She’ll come to your aid if you’re dying. I also felt confident having her run around and gun down enemies on her own without having to worry about babysitting her, a feat virtually unheard of in video games. However, she’s not entirely perfect, because she seems to have an almost religious devotion to her pistol. Equip her with a shotgun, machine gun, grenade launcher, and a pistol, and she’ll use the pistol at every opportunity, even when facing a gigantic, multi-story monster that is clearly being unharmed from tiny pistol bullets. If Satan himself emerged from the bowls of Hell to destroy the planet, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Sheva whip out her pistol and try to kill him with it, instead of doing the sensible thing and launching a tactical nuclear strike.
With regards to length, the single player campaign is just about right, and while shorter then previous entries, the game never feels too short. And to add icing on the cake, you can also go through the entire game with a buddy in co-op mode, and I highly recommend doing this, as it makes the game much more fun and enjoyable. Once you’re done with the single player campaign, the game has a lot of replay value, with different costumes to unlock, the ability to get infinite ammo for all your weapons, the ability to play the game in black and white, and the return of the Mercenaries mini-game. All in all, there’s a lot to keep you occupied, and coupled with the already fun campaign, this makes Resident Evil 5 a lot of fun to play many times over.
This version of the game, dubbed gold edition, features some new additional content that wasn’t present in the original release of the game. You get two mini-games, four new costumes for Chris and Sheva, a Versus mode, and new characters for the Mercenaries mini game.
The biggest addition to this edition are the two new mini-adventures, “Lost in Nightmares” and “Desperate Escape”. “Lost” takes place before the events of the main game, and feature Chris and Jill Valentine sneaking around a creepy mansion while avoiding large, powerful creatures who want to kill them. It’s a throwback to the classic RE survival Horror structure, as the atmosphere is dark and creepy, and a heavier reliance on puzzle solving, rather then outright combat. “Desperate Escape” takes place near the end of the main game, following two characters (I won’t say who, to avoid spoiling it for those who haven’t played the main game yet), as they struggle to escape from a heavily infested compound with their lives. It won’t be easy, considering that they’re outnumbered almost a hundred to one. Both adventures, while short (you can complete each one in under an hour or so), are still a lot of fun and definitely worth playing through, especially “Escape”, as enemies swell up and explode with such frequency that it becomes downright hilarious, especially enemies who’s giant backpacks swell up as well, which, while impossible, is pretty damn funny.
The other big additions to the gold edition are the versus and Mercenaries reunion mini-games. I haven’t played Versus mode, so I won’t comment on that, other then to say that it allows you to go head to head with other players online to try and kill each other. Mercenaries Reunion is essentially the same as the original, complete with the same stages, only with new characters, including classic RE faces such as Rebecca and Barry (I LOVE you Barry!). While I normally despise Mercenaries mode, here you can select any character from the start, which means you get access to some very heavy fire power, rather then a dinky pistol and average shotgun. As a result, I actually had fun, something that I thought was impossible with the Mercenaries mode, so this addition gets a thumbs up from me.
The last additions are four new costumes. Heavy Metal and Warrior for Chris, both of which scream, “Mad Max Cosplay”, and Fairy Tale and Business attire for Sheva. You also get some new figurines to unlock and admire. All in all, the new additions are a lot of fun and are definitely worth looking into.
In the end, is Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition worth it? If you haven’t played the game yet, then I would recommend getting this version, as you’ll be getting a lot of goodies that you wouldn’t otherwise receive. For those who already have the main game, you can buy and download the new content from the official playstation store online, which means that you won’t have to go out and buy a new disk to see all the new stuff. So all in all, if you’re a fan of the series, even if the focus on Action horror has RUINED IT FOREVER, Resident Evil 5 is definitely worth a look.
complete now
i loved re5 on the 360 but when my 360 broke i decided to get a ps3 and this game and i am so pleased with this game i love it even more now!i would reccomend this to action gamers more than horror gamers though.
nice game
one of the best games
but its the same as the original one
Not worth renting....
After reading all the reviews on this game, I finally decided to purchase it. I put it in and played it for about 30 minutes before I realized what an absolute horrible mistake I made. The graphics are not too great, the atmosphere of the game is not even close to being as eerie as the older versions. The controls are very herky jerky and unresponsive. You cannot walk and shoot at the same time, which would come in very handy when facing multiple zombies. There is limited ammunition, so when you run out, you have to hope and pray that the zombies you are able to kill with your less than trusty knife drop some, then you have to hope you don’t get killed trying to retrieve it. And the most irritating part of this game is your partner. Why does she have to stay so close to you during gameplay. She was constantly getting in the way and the only time I needed her help was to revive me when the big hatchet zombie kept hacking at me because I had no ammunition to shoot him. After playing this edition of Resident Evil, I am brutally reminded why I stopped playing this franchise in the first place. Avoid buying or renting at all costs. Your wallet will thank you for it.
Just Can't Shake It
Resident Evil 5 looks amazing. The co-op partner is a nice addition. But the control schemes, including the old RE4 layout, all stink. Inexplicably zombies ride motorcycles, drive trucks and use guns?! The story progresses well enough. A fun game but far from perfect.
MUCH BETTER THAN THE 360 VERSION!
ALTHOUGH THE GAME LOOKS IDENTICAL ON BOTH THE 360 AND PS3, THE PS3 VERSION OF THIS GAME HAS ALL THE EXTRA CONTENT ON THE SAME DISC, WHILE ON THE 360, MICROSOFT FORCES YOU TO DOWNLOAD THAT EXTRA CONTENT THAT LATER YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO USE IT UNLESS YOU ARE ALWAYS CONNECTED ONLINE THROUGH XBOX LIVE. THAT ALONE MAKES THE PS3 VERSION IS FAR SUPERIOR IN ANY CASE.
Awesome value, especially for those who don't have the original game
I didn’t play the original RE 5, so when this popped up, and for a lower price, I couldn’t pass it up.
The game is decent enough.
Definitely worth it if you’re an RE fan.
RE 5 Gold Edition
Its a really good game. To be honest I really just got it for the extra content, I already have regular RE 5 lol!
Your Old Save File is Still Good. No Need to Replay
After buying the Limited Edition, I was a little bitter about this release. But after selling it and purchasing this edition, I don’t regret it. All content released for the Game is on the disc and I pretty much prefer that than having it take up HD space. Since my old save file still works, I can’t complain.
If you haven’t gotten the game yet, Definitely get this version. The reason why I like this version is because I’m an Old School Resident Evil Fan. While Sheva is cool and all, I prefer Jill on my cover. Not only is she the star of this edition, she’s my favorite character in the series. I’m weird like that. The Limited Edition Metal Case didn’t do it for me after owning it for awhile. It kind of bothered me that the design started to make me think they just paid a 5 year old kid to scribble on it. Plus I didn’t like the idea to put Chris and Sheva on the back while the Five was in the Front. Basically I was disappointed with it and didn’t mind replacing it with this version.
When referring to the game, I actually found the 2 Extra Bonus Chapters to be more enjoyable than the actual title itself. Not saying that the main game is bad. Just saying that these two chapters do a better job of invoking the feelings I thought Resident Evil 5 could have done better. Lost in Nightmares has the old school scary Resident Evil vibe we all know and love. It’s what Resident Evil 5 should have been. My only gripes are that I wish it was longer and had more enemies, but it definitely fills the void for those who miss the old titles and not being able to play as Jill in the main game. Desperate Escape is the more action oriented chapter of the 2. Not scary, but intense. More intense than the main game. These two extra editions did better in those fields in a small chunk.
Things to know. Old Save File still works and Original Game Install is no longer needed. Game has a New install for all the content at 6GB, so you can delete the original Data of 5GB. 1 extra GB, no big deal. If you don’t want to buy, there’s a complete bundle on PSN for 12.49. Just know you’re missing out on a Cool Slip cover with Chris and Jill on it. So that’s my two cents. If you haven’t gotten it yet, this is the Definitive Version.
The Overall Story Of Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition is the total package for the action survival horror game. Since the original Resident Evil 5 didn’t have all the DLC, the gold edition has every DLC that Capcom released for Resident Evil 5 and put it all in one game. For the xbox verison, The game comes with a card that had a code so you can download the DLC.
- The Resident Evil 5 Story
- The Mercenaries
- Lost In Nightmare DLC (Chris and Jill’s trip to Ozwell E. Spencer Mansion)
- Desperate Escape DLC (Jill’s and Josh escape from the Tricell Facility)
- Versus Mode DLC (Slayers, Survivors, Team Slayers, and Team Survivors)
- Mercenaries Reunion (Includes two new costumes for Chris and Sheva. Rebecca Chambers, Barry Burton, Excella Ginnoe and Josh Stone are also playable in reunion)
- New Toy figures
- The two new costumes for Chris and Sheva can now be used in Story mode.
Yes the game is action survival horror but, the extras that the game provides will keep you entertain and will blow your mind.