Gamesradar got their hands on the first five-hours of Resident Evil 5 and they were impressed, claiming that players will "be amazed, frightened and more excited than you thought possible". Go to the source for the full article ...

There’s a huge sense of confidence about this fifth installment. Capcom have used everything they learned with the previous game to build an even scarier and exciting adventure. The pace of the game is electric and serves to highlight the Resident Evil team’s genius. The control method, much criticized, is the perfect device for creating tension. The fact that Chris cannot move whilst shooting is essential to the gameplay. It’s those seemingly endless seconds as he reloads and the enemy closes that really get your heart hammering.

What’s more, Capcom have done something truly evil this time. Accessing the inventory now happens in real-time so there’s no respite when switching weapons or using health kits. It’s a minor tweak but one that really ups the tension. It’s difficult to express just how exciting Resident Evil 5 is, but it’s also difficult to disagree with critics who claim the game is just Resident Evil 4.5. If that means it’ll be 50% better than arguably the best action game ever, what’s not to love?

Miss Razz via gamesradar.com »