"Capcom has broken away from many survival horror conventions it pioneered. The creepy suspense of earlier games has been replaced with action-packed intensity that will instantly appeal to some & disappoint others. As an action game, RE5 is a success, there’s a wealth of replayability through item collection, upgrades, score chasing & unlockable Mercenaries mode. But this is no gentle nudge to the formula of previous RE games; it’s an evolution. If you can accept that, you just might love RE5."
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