Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 108 Ratings

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  • Summary: Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles's story is based on "Resident Evil 2" and includes the popular characters, Leon S Kenney and Claire Redfield. Its on-rails style gameplay and active camera creates a more immersive Chronicles survival experience. As in the last installment, this is aResident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles's story is based on "Resident Evil 2" and includes the popular characters, Leon S Kenney and Claire Redfield. Its on-rails style gameplay and active camera creates a more immersive Chronicles survival experience. As in the last installment, this is a first-person game with extreme shooting gameplay and interactive pathways. Filling in many of the missing pieces of storyline that were not covered in the original Umbrella Chronicles, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles gives hardcore fans the chance to re-live some of the most classic moments of the Resident Evil franchise, while allowing new players to take advantage of the intense action-horror experience only possible on the Wii. Gamers can choose to take on their enemies with the help of an A.I.-controlled character or enlist the help of a friend to fight via two-player co-op. Adding new dimension and strategy to the arcade-style gameplay in the Chronicles experience, the new Evade system will utilize the Wii Remote for a more intense experience when fighting enemies. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 55
  3. Negative: 1 out of 55
  1. AtomicGamer
    92
    In essence, what the game may lack in exposition or narrative complexity it makes up for in nostalgic capital, a refined weapons system and a classic Resident Evil feel
  2. 3DJuegos
    84
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is an amazing "on-rails" shooting experience.
  3. Gamervision
    83
    Even though there’s no online play, only leaderboards, this game is a great way to spend a night or weekend with a friend.
  4. Eurogamer Spain
    80
    A great game for Resident Evil fans, as it provides the best bits from Resident Evil 2 and Code Veronica with a more direct and frantic approach.
  5. InsideGamer.nl
    75
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles has some nice moments, especially when you are playing the game in co-op mode. We like the idea that you are going back to Racoon City, but the game is far from perfect. The camera is annoying and some bosses are just plain stupid.
  6. Worth Playing
    70
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is a solid sequel to The Umbrella Chronicles, but it's not really much of an improvement
  7. Zentendo
    40
    "Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles" enters a crowded genre on the Wii, a genre that has been done much better then what is presented here. Nice visuals and a stunning soundtrack can't save the huge design flaws present throughout the title, flaws that only serve to impair the gameplay and frustrate the player.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. ccrogers15
    Jan 25, 2012
    10
    Im so glad its been announced to be ported to PS3. This is basicly a Resident Evil 2 and CV remake. PERFECT for people with a wii orIm so glad its been announced to be ported to PS3. This is basicly a Resident Evil 2 and CV remake. PERFECT for people with a wii or playstation move, and are die hard resident evil 2 fans.… Expand
  2. hawaiianhappy
    Nov 15, 2012
    9
    Even though the game isn't survival horror or scary, it is a very functional and entertaining game for the Wii. If you are a die hard fan itEven though the game isn't survival horror or scary, it is a very functional and entertaining game for the Wii. If you are a die hard fan it is a nice collectable and it is playable.… Expand
  4. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Excellent game, more intense, better look. The sound and music make a good and excelent work to improve the experience.
  5. ArkonBlade
    Apr 4, 2011
    8
    a improved game from REUC but takes a big hit on the camera even being more eradic and just flying all over the place . the game is slowera improved game from REUC but takes a big hit on the camera even being more eradic and just flying all over the place . the game is slower paced from say like what house of the dead overkill offers. still its a fun run down memory lane with it covering RE2 and RECV and a new story following leon and krueser . i like the ability to now upgrade your guns and carry health items and use them when u want too. its a good on rails shooter i could have given it a 9 easy if that damn camera wasnt so annoying.… Expand
  6. TheoneTrueKing
    Nov 6, 2017
    8
    This game was better than the umbrella chronicles. Still had some continuity errors and changed some great scenes, but the graphics wereThis game was better than the umbrella chronicles. Still had some continuity errors and changed some great scenes, but the graphics were amazing to be applied to CVX and the second resident evil. The game was very fun.… Expand
  7. limmik
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    I liked this game so much .Much better than the 1st one because of Leon ( :p) and most importantly the camera.The camera in the last game wasI liked this game so much .Much better than the 1st one because of Leon ( :p) and most importantly the camera.The camera in the last game was a bit boring , but this one really helped the action going.One of the greatest rail shooters ever.… Expand
  8. Rzno157
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    Lo provato su un emulatore della Wii e orrendo ha dei comandi brutti e la visuale si muove troppo fa schifo va in fretta il personaggio daLo provato su un emulatore della Wii e orrendo ha dei comandi brutti e la visuale si muove troppo fa schifo va in fretta il personaggio da solo spari soltanto e basta non puoi raccogliere la roba in giro che va avanti tutto lui.
    Era meglio Resident Evil Survivor 2 Code Veronica dove ti muovi e giri la visuale tu non da sola come qua.    … Expand

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#59 Best Wii Game of 2009
19
#19 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#9 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009