RE5 Alternative Edition adds the Mercenaries mode and Desperate Escape and Lost in Nightmares DLC. The most complete version of RE5, excellent for fans of intense survival co-op.
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Category
Survival2 players16+
Co-op
Split screen
Description
Enhanced Japanese alternative edition of Resident Evil 5 adding two new scenarios, Lost in Nightmares and Desperate Escape. Published by Capcom, released in February 2010 exclusively in Japan. Full Chris and Sheva adventure in Africa, flashback at Spencer Mansion with Jill, desperate escape of Jill and Josh, PlayStation Move support for motion aiming, multiplayer Versus mode, Mercenaries Reunion.
Biohazard 5 - Alternative Edition review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
The crushing African sun, saturated light and raw contrast: the game moves horror into an unexpected sunlit setting, without losing any of its tension. The grotesque design of the enemies and the cinematic staging impress. This visual direction, polished and spectacular, modernises action survival.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
An enriched take on the fifth Biohazard entry, this Alternative Edition adds a fresh scenario centered on Jill and Chris on top of the co-op campaign in Africa. The Mercenaries mode, unlockables and two-player replayability stretch the experience well past a first run. That extra content makes it the most complete version to own.
A Japanese expanded edition of Resident Evil 5, equivalent to the Gold Edition, folding in the add-on content and PlayStation Move support. This definitive cut under the local name, issued in a Move-compatible variant, appeals to collectors seeking the game's fullest version in Japan. Its interest lies in this complete content and regional specificity rather than scarcity.
Better with friends
Built for two, this spectacular survival game blooms in co-op, where you share ammo and healing while juggling the inventory on the fly. Mutual aid is constant: covering each other back to back against the hordes tightens the bond and forces decisions under pressure. Playable in local split-screen, it avoids server dependence and stays a great shared thrill to restart without hesitation.
Is Biohazard 5 - Alternative Edition still worth playing in 2026?
This Alternative Edition of Resident Evil 5 gathers the full game, the enriched Mercenaries mode and the extra chapters Desperate Escape and Lost in Nightmares, the latter briefly reconnecting with the series' classic horror. It is the version to favour, the most generous for enjoying this explosive co-op ride. The additions bring content and welcome variety, where the base game bet everything on duo action. For fans of nervy two-player survival, this set stays the ideal gateway, provided you embrace the action turn.
