From the ashes of old conflicts, a new terror arises. The Umbrella Corporation & its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed & contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive & disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSAA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events. Introducing a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay to the series, Resident Evil 5 lets players experience fear together as terror moves out of the shadows & into the light of day. Key Features
- All Previously Released DLC:
Includes:: costumes, game modes, figurines & bonus story scenarios Lost in Nightmares & Desperate Escape.
- Score High in Mercenaries: In The Mercenaries United, take on waves of iconic enemies & bosses in limited time to achieve a high score. This mode features 8 playable characters like Albert Wesker & Jill Valentine, each with different costumes & loadouts to choose from. For an added challenge, opt for No Mercy mode to face even greater numbers in Mercenaries.
- Two Playable Characters: Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil & Resident Evil Code: Veronica, returns & is joined by new playable character Sheva Alomar, an African BSAA agent tasked with investigating the epidemic.
- Two Player Local/ Online Co-op: Cooperatively-focused gameplay revolutionizes the way that Resident Evil is played. Chris & Sheva must work together to survive various challenges & fight dangerous hordes of enemies.
- Quick-Select Inventory System: enhanced inventory system 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.
- Challenging Enemies Pose New Threats: Enemies boast increased speed & intelligence from previous games in the series, making them as dangerous alone as they are in groups.
- Powerful Arsenal of Weapons: The number of weapon variations has been greatly increased since prior series entries, providing new ways to keep enemies at bay.