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Game details

Game:
Resident Evil 6
AKA
RE6
Genre:
Action
Sub Genre:
Horror
Release Date (US):
October 2nd, 2012
Release Date (UK):
October 2nd, 2012
Players:
1
Online Players:
N/A
Developers:
Capcom
Publisher:
Capcom
Rating:
M [Mature]
PSU Rank:
552 of 1169 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
369 of 0 Games
Additional Information:
Also available on Xbox 360

About Resident Evil 6

From 1up: “In what is destined to be the first genuinely epic game of 2009, Resident Evil 5 is practically guaranteed to be the last of its kind, with the game’s producer, Jun Takeuchi, assuring us that a reboot is in order for the inevitable Resident Evil 6.”

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PSU Review Score
8.5
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Summary

Resident Evil 6 may lack originality and has some shaky moments, but more than makes up for it with action-packed gameplay, heaps of content and a gripping story.

We like

  • Four diverse, action-packed campaigns
  • Plenty of unlockable content
  • Great story with some surprisingly spooky moments

We dislike

  • Poor cover system
  • Vehicle sections are underwhelming
  • Some bland visuals

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