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About this game

The horrors of Raccoon City are but a nightmare past. Now, in the sun-scorched plains of Africa, a new bio-weapon twists innocent villagers into ravenous monsters. As a seasoned BSAA agent, Chris Redfield joins forces with the skilled Sheva Alomar to unravel the source of this grisly pandemic.

• Dynamic Duo: Play as Chris Redfield or Sheva Alomar, combining classic heroics with a fresh perspective in this cooperative, dual-protagonist experience.
• Evolved Adversaries: Face faster, smarter enemies, adding intensity to solo or co-op gameplay. Explore an expanded arsenal, unleashing powerful new weapons for thrilling combat.
• Graphic Brilliance: Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world with groundbreaking graphics powered by Capcom’s MT Framework.
• Co-op Carnage: Team up in online co-op mode for a revolutionary Resident Evil experience. Chris and Sheva’s partnership is key to survival, introducing a cooperative element that reshapes the franchise’s gameplay dynamics.

Reviews

If you weren’t sold on Resident Evil 5 back when it initially released, then the Switch port won’t win you over. Those that think back to this action-centric entry fondly, however, will appreciate the brilliant gyroscopic aiming, automatic portability and beautiful visuals. The story is ‘meh’ at best but playing Resident Evil 5 on the go is epic.

Switch Player

 

Resident Evil 5 is a natural progression of the gameplay mechanics seen in its predecessor, with classic survival-horror tropes taking a backseat to more over-the-top action. That said, it’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it’s actually a really fun experience with a story that long-time fans of the franchise will absolutely adore. Performance takes a hit on the Switch, with noticeable frame rate drops and a decrease in texture quality, but it more than makes up for this with the introduction of gyro aiming, which works much better than we could have hoped for.

Nintendo Life

 

Taken on its own, Resident Evil 5 is a good game even though it isn’t as strong as its predecessors. The more action-heavy slant will be a turn-off for those who loved the series for its puzzles, but the survival-horror elements, like limited ammo and the need to share items, retain the spirit of what made the series popular. The addition of co-op is welcome, but the lack of an easier voice chat system hurts the experience if you don’t go the split-screen route.

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