Resident Evil 5

Capcom

PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3Premium

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

A third-person action shooter in which Chris Redfield and his partner Sheva Alomar investigate a bioterrorist threat in the fictional Kijuju region of West Africa, fighting parasite-infected enemies. The campaign is built around two-player cooperative play, available online or in split-screen, with a competitive multiplayer mode also offered.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

1/5

Pro-Social

4/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

4/5

Content Intensity

4/5

Negatives

•Rated Mature and PEGI 18 for intense violence, blood and gore, and strong language
•Strong horror elements, including zombie-like infected creatures and a bioterrorism storyline
•Online co-op and competitive modes connect players with strangers, and these interactions are not covered by the age rating
•Offers very little in the way of creative tools or real-world learning
•unlockable costumes are the main customization

Positives

•The entire campaign is designed around two-player cooperation, encouraging teamwork and communication between partners
•Supports split-screen play on the same console, so two players can share the experience side by side
•A one-time purchase with no loot boxes, gacha systems, or pay-to-win mechanics
•extra content is sold as fixed expansion packs
•No daily logins, energy systems, streaks, or timed events pushing players to return on a schedule