It's easy to forget now, but Resident Evil 5 was one of the most highly anticipated releases of its generation during the buildup to its 2009 release. The game had the unfortunate job of following the beloved Resident Evil 4 and consequently was under a ton of scrutiny before the game had even been released. Resident Evil 5 fell short of its predecessor's quality and was therefore seen as a disappointment upon release, but once the dust settled, many people began to appreciate the third-person shooter when judging it as its own entity.