Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 for Xbox 360, released in 2009 by Capcom, is a third-person action-horror game that follows series veteran Chris Redfield and his partner Sheva Alomar as they investigate a bioterror threat in Africa. Departing from the slower-paced survival horror roots of earlier entries, the game emphasizes intense action, cooperative gameplay, and cinematic set pieces. Players battle infected enemies known as Majini using a wide variety of weapons, while managing limited resources and inventory space in real time. The game is notable for its two-player co-op mode, allowing a second player to join the action either online or locally. Visually, Resident Evil 5 pushed the capabilities of the Xbox 360 with detailed environments, dramatic lighting, and impressive character models. While some fans missed the series' more horror-driven tone, others embraced its evolution into a more action-focused experience. The game’s blend of story-driven campaign and cooperative mechanics made it one of the most commercially successful and talked-about titles in the franchise.