Enjoy The Resident Evil Video Games

All the reasons now to play the Resident Evil video games since the Resident Evil 5 is out now.

In the world of movies and entertainment, even zombies do evolve.  These zombies have gone from being slow and lumbering to agile, quick-thinking beasts of horror lore.

In the Resident Evil video games of Resident Evil 5, game publisher and developer Capcom have adapted to this by crafting a new spin in its survival horror franchise.  Make no mistake, the classic elements of the franchise are still intact.  Long-time lead character Chris Redfield can shoot zombies only while standing still and ammunition is hard to find.

Take note, you cannot outpace the creatures, so if you are not precise in your attacks, be prepared to get bitten and lose some health.

What has evolved to match the ferocity of the monsters is the action.  Shoot a zombie a few times (yes, they can still survive after a few shots) and you will get a chance to execute a special melee that will send them crashing to the floor.  Just like the previous versions, Chris has a partner but it is not fan favourite Jill Valentine.  Though she is still in the game, she has been replaced by newcomer Sheva Alomar.

Sheva will prove very useful during concentrated zombie attacks and will always be there to help you if you sustain too much damage.  Unfortunately, her main objective is to survive so ammunition and health pack conservation is not a priority.  The trigger-happy beauty will gladly shoot them or heal you at the slightest sign of first trouble.

There are also more treasures, such as statues and gems, strewn throughout the game for players to sell.  They can then use the money to upgrade their weapons.  However, unloading a magazine clip into a boss creature will not defeat him.  More is needed to defeat the creature and, in most cases, a little ingenuity helps.  At one level, players need to trap a monster made of goo in an incinerator to burn it.  At another, it is a combination of shots and well-timed action buttons that will save your skin.

The Resident Evil video games series has never been about Rambo-esque action so these elements are appreciated as they ground the game rather than transform it into a mindless shooting exercise.  As with other Capcom games, expect beautiful graphics but corny dialogue.

The only flaw is that some horror elements have been removed. The atmospheric sense of dread in the previous outings have been replaced by screaming creatures that announce their presence.

If you can hear them from afar, it is easier to shoot them as well.  Now enjoy this best series of Resident Evil video games series – the Resident Evil 5