Awesome game, must buy.
This game has been seriously shut down by some players in forums, and chatlines that I've been around, however, I ignored those insults against this game and decided to buy it anyways, since i'm a huge RE fan.
Firstly, before I begin, I don't mean to disappoint or insult the X360 owners of this game but this game would have been WAY BETTER, if it was exclusive for the PS3, due to its capabilities of having more space on its discs and all, however, since it was for the 360 and PS3, CAPCOM had to sidetrack down to limited specifications due to the 360, however, it is still a good game.
Now, onto the review.
Graphics - 10/10
Absolutely gorgeous, however, yet again, could have been better and my reasons are due to the fact that it was a multiplatform game, not an exclusive, if it was exclusive [i.e for the PS3], it would be been much better and one thing to add, I am not a sony fanboy, I don't rant and argue all day on which console is better, but this is my reason, however, still, CAPCOM manages to pull this one off pretty well.
Gameplay - 9.5/10
Gameplay is similar to RE 4, however, more beefed up, more melee attacks, and of course, a partner. One thing about the single player campaign is that the AI of your partner, Sheva, is really silly at times, however, most of the time, she does her part such as saving your life, getting ammo, sharing it, and shooting zombies in the head and in general, yet I give this a 9.5 due some issues.
Sound/Music - 10/10
Great sound. The sounds of the guns are awesome, and the music is really great. Personally, I love the mercenaries music, and the rankings music. It is awesome.
Controls - 10/10
Controls are great too. People have been complaining about the controls, but I don't see why is this a big issue, the controllers are just fine. Are peoples hands shrinking these days or growing? Hmph. However, still, the controls are great, and can come to you very easily.
ONLINE - 10/10
Online is CO-OP with a friend, in mercenaries or in main campaign mode and just to sum it up. I WILL GUARANTEE, YOU WILL NOT GET BORED. EVER.
Overall, the question remains, should you buy or rent this game? Firstly, don't rent this game, you'll be wasting money because when you rent this game, you'll find out it is good and will buy it, which in the end would sum to 70 bucks, approx. Just take my word for it, BUY THIS GAME, it is one of those games that you need to have on your shelves and don't listen to those hastey people who say this game sucks and those people only judged the demo part of it, however, personally, this game could have been better if it was a PS3 exclusive due to the PS3's capabilities, however, in the end, this title deserves to be on your shelf and it is worth the 60 bucks.
FINAL RANKING: 9.5/10
Thanks to CAPCOM for a great game, as usual.