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29.12.2009

First, and let me point out, that i may be a little bias being a huge fan of the resident evil series, thus is getting a 5* review from myself. But, i do believe that the game is worth these stars, here is why:Like its younger sister (Umbrella Chronicles), it re-tells the stories of the Orignial Resident evils (in this case RE2 and Code Veronica) in a much quicker, smoother format that generally involves the hero's being outnumbered, lost and looking awfully like dinner for the oncoming masses!Being armed with a trusty pistol (to start with) and aquiring a small, yet considerably diverse and powerful armoury. You are thrown into first person shooter /survival horror through three chapters each containing 8 sub chapters.Many experienced fans will be aware of the general foes that they come against though Capcom have cleverly reworked these foes and of course, implemented a few new ones. Each foe (no matter how tough) has weak points that must be aimed for in order to defeat them and avoid being mauled in the process - as anyone know's shooting a zombie in the chest is utterly useless when a single round to the skull will do the job much more appropriately.After reading the low star reviews this game has got, i was appalled to see the reasons. "The Screen Moving" is one of the most frequent. True, the screen does move in the game, at times gently to represent your breathing, at other times more so than a drunken pirate on a sinking ship, this normally occuring after your have been stood next to an exploding fire truck or fallen down four flights of stairs!This only add's to the fun of the game. You could train a monkey to stare at a screen and shoot at moving things. War, conflict and other such extremities are not clean cut affairs where every one stands up right and faces each other! Dust, grit smoke and the like will obsqure your vision, explosions of collopsing walkways will make it a little difficult to aim your pistol!If you have real trouble with these things, swtich it to easy mode where ammo is in abundance (as long as you decide not to use heavy ordance for a slightly enlarged cockroach!), health is plentiful and the foe, while being relatively tough still, will not give you much trouble. Giving a game a negative review due to the fact you are not very good at it, does not do the game justice.On top of all this ("more?" i hear you cry). The CGI scene's are beautiful (with the exception of Leon having very thin and wierd looking fingers) and the game uses the latest physics technology: meaning that if you shoot a zombie backwards against a rail, it will fall over it, not just do the magical slump/slide that is so common.Overall, it is a game with immense replayability factor (esp for people who like to really complete games and unlock everything in them: hidden files, items, video's etc), and when combined with a Wii zapper is right up there amongst the first person shooters!This is the MUST HAVE game for anyone with a slight interest in resident evil.RegardsP.S. If i was going to pick a flaw, it would be that construction hard hats can miracously stop bullets now, meaning you have to shoot the hat off first, before killing them. An interesting way to make zombies harder though!
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5.3.2010

Easily the 2nd best rail shooter on the Wii (The superb Dead Space Extraction beats it) - but it takes a little perserverence to appreciate it.The shaky camera style is VERY shaky in places - it takes some getting used to - I found it fine once I got used to it, but it could be enough to put some people off from the start.At 1st the zombie shooting secions are great fun, but the boss-fights seem quite irritating.The way the boss-fights tend to work are the usual shooting of weakspots - but instead of just dodging attacks (which you do sometimes) you also have a boss using certain attacks that you have to counter in a particular way. But it's often not easy to work out what you are actually supposed to do to avoid being hit,and the game doesn't give you much help.Eg. one boss will hit you with a metal bar using either a forehand swing or a backhand swing - you can't dodge it, and eventually find out that to block the forehand swing you must shoot him in the head repeatedly, but to block the backhand swing you must shoot his arm as he swings it. There's no logic to it, and the game doesn't give you any hint as to what you are supposed to do, just leaves it to your trial and error (losing health and possibly dying as you try every possibility to see what the designers wanted you to do) or consulting a walkthrough.One you have worked out what the designers wanted you to do in the boss fights, they become quite good fun.The only other difficulty to contend with at the beginning is that the pistol (which you initially use most of the time) is quite slow to fire and underpowered - as you play through the levels you earn money to upgrade it - once you've bumped up the firing rate and power, it becomes a lot more satisfying to use - but it's frustrating in the beginning to feel like you're armed with a slow-firing peashooter..I would give it 5 stars, but it really deserves to lose 1 for making the boss fights so picky and unintuitive that you have to be psychic to work out what you are supposed to do without boring random trial and error or consulting a walkthrough.Stick with it to upgrade the weapons a little, get used to the shaky camera, and work out what the boss-fights expect you to do - and you won't regret it - there is a very good game in there, a huge improvement over the Umbrella Chronicles and comes close to the brilliance of Dead Space Extraction
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11.7.2012

Resident evil and light-gun games have never really gone well together. The survivor series was nothing worth shouting about, and even the first chronicles game, 'The Umbrella Chronicles' could feel very tedious and dull at times despite it being an ok game overall. So how does the sequel fair? Pretty well actually. When it's firing on all cylinders, it's one of the most enjoyable arcade shooters I have played. However, a few annoying problems can ruin the fun at times. The camera wobble in the game, while usually realistic and immersive, can be absolutely ridiculous at times. During the first boss battle for example, I was standing on a building for some of the fight,but I wasn't physically moving and yet the camera wobble was all over the place. Why? I found the pacing in some of the game perfect, while other parts could feel very slow for an action game. The resident evil 2 sections were almost pitch perfect in my opinion, including most of the epic scenes from that game. On the other hand though, I found the code Veronica sections very dull at times. On the plus side though, you get a lot of bang for your buck. You get three full campaigns, each lasting about three hours. There are a huge amount of collectibles, from character bios to info on all enemies in the game. Add to that a fantastic co op mode and you have yourself a decent package. As I said, it's not perfect. Sometimes it feels like it's trying to be a slow paced horror game which just doesn't work with these kinds of games because you don't have any control of your characters movements and can only shoot. But when the game sends enemies your way, from all directions, it truly excels. Not perfect then, but I do believe big resi fans like me will get a kick out of it.
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8.1.2010

Having enjoyed the Umbrella Chronicles, we decided to get the sequel as soon as it came out. As with the first game in the series, it is an excellent game with amazing graphics for the wii. I can't understand the haters, as I have played RE1 up to RE4 and this is equally well placed in my stack of games. If you don't like on rail games, then this is not for you! Why mark something down because it is not your cup of tea? Strange people...Anyway, having completed the game on normal difficulty, I can give a fair review. Presentation is tops, with great orchestral music, and some from the earlier games in the series. Both action and graphics are up a notch or two over the original.The weapons system is slightly different, but I actually prefer it to the first. There are three chapters in all, with many stages in each one. Two player co-op is present and is a lot of fun.This time around, the camera has changed. You no longer can look slightly around the edges of the screen. When I heard about this in previews, I was slightly put off. But to be honest, after completing the game, I never once missed it. So that is all good. And of course, the motion of the camera is more dynamic and fast paced. We found it to add tension to the game and acts to make the game more action packed. Some say it is impossible to play the game because of this. But none of us have had problems getting headshots and best ranks for each mission. I can see how some people may find it disorientating, but I guess it depends on how many light gun games you have played and how good you are.I would recommend this game wholeheartedly, and it gave us a lot enjoyment - which is what it is all about. Hope there are more games like this on the way!!
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16.7.2010

This game was bought with the Venom Wii blaster and it works very well. You can also play the game with the wiimote and nunchuck which works just as well. The shaky camera can make headshots much harder to carry out, I agree that this improves the atmosphere and tension. The game is much easier to play 2 player than 1 player.The upgrade weapon system makes it more interesting and makes you want to collect more gold bars while playing. The game isn't particularly scary as other resident evil games, but some parts are creepy. There are many jump scare moments throughout the game.The boss battles are challenging and can be annoying at times. As resident evil 4 did,quick time events occur throughout.The graphics are great for a wii game and the CG cutscenes look very lifelike.Overall this game is a great alternative to the traditional RE games. You will want to replay levels to get S rank and get the many unlockables.Overall: 8/10Graphics:9/10Gameplay:8/10Replayability:8/10
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23.4.2011

The story starts with Leon Scott Kennedy (former Raccoon City Police Department rookie, now a member of the Presidents Special Operations Command) in the jungles of South America with his new colleague, Special Forces operative, Jack Krauser (pre RE4). They have been sent in search of an Umbrella scientist who is believed to be working for local drug lord Javier Hidalgo. As they travel Leon fills Krauser in on his history with Umbrella, the T-virus and the G-virus (Resident Evil 2); as well as that of his friend Claire Redfield and her run in with the Veronica Virus (Resident Evil: Code Veronica).This was my first experience of an on-the-rails shooter. I didn't know (understand)what to do; I wasn't in control of the movement in anyway and every time I tried to shoot the camera would move and I would miss. I became frustrated and put it to one side and returned to my favourite - Resident Evil 4 (Wii) -
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15.9.2010

The story starts with Leon Scott Kennedy (former Raccoon City Police Department rookie, now a member of the Presidents Special Operations Command) in the jungles of South America with his new colleague, Special Forces operative, Jack Krauser (pre RE4). They have been sent in search of an Umbrella scientist who is believed to be working for local drug lord Javier Hidalgo. As they travel Leon fills Krauser in on his history with Umbrella, the T-virus and the G-virus (Resident Evil 2); as well as that of his friend Claire Redfield and her run in with the Veronica Virus (Resident Evil: Code Veronica).This was my first experience of an on-the-rails shooter. I didn't know (understand)what to do; I wasn't in control of the movement in anyway and every time I tried to shoot the camera would move and I would miss. I became frustrated and put it to one side and returned to my favourite -
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29.11.2009

A while ago a on-rail shooter named "Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles" took players through events of the Resident Evil Universe with game 0,1,3: Nemisis & New Chapter of Chris Redfield and Jill Valintine in an Artic facilty.Like its predicessor Resident Evil: The DarkSide Chronicles takes you though the events of the games Resdient Evil 2, Code Veronica & new scenario with Leon S. Kennedy and Partner Jack Krauser. But this is not all rehash & there are several new scenes but if you are not famalier with the R.E universe you may have trouble keeping up becasuse alot of the orginal games exposition was forshadowed by Clipboards, books etc.The Graphics and Story are pretty solid and Gameplay only flaw is the overly active camera.This is recommended wii game and on-rail shooter genre seems to work
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15.3.2010

This game was really fun and kept my attention all the way throughoutIf you like resident evil and games that have quite good graphics, then this is a good game to play. You can customise your own weapons and you can decide whether or not to finish on a good or sad ending.Its the best Resident Evil game out of them all that I have played on the Wii and will still play it again when I have finished.You can choose which character to play on missions: From choice of Leon S Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Steve Burnside etc..Some parts may get you jumping out of your seats, - crying from a sad part of the game and some parts were you are relieved to finish the mission as it can jump up at you in some scenes.A 'reccommend'as a gift for someone or just for purely selfish reasons..!!
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2.1.2010

Umbrella Chronicles made better. Better atmosphere and tougher gameplay.I've played most rail shooters on the wii (RE:UC, House of the Dead:2+3,Over Kill,Ghost Squad) and this is by far the best. Engages you into the story line and the use of light and darkness is brilliant. With a choice of characters during the game give a different aspect to the happenings throught the story line and adds replay value to the game.Camera can be frustrating at times, but once used to it, u dont really notice it so much. Does give the game its edge and brings RE back to being survival horror.A must buy for any RE fan or anyone looking for an easy pick up thats keep you entertained for hours,alone or with a friend.
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8.3.2010

For those of you who dis-like this game, should stuff it! This game is a very worthy edition to the resident evil family. The graphics are Amazing (for the wii's standards), the gameplay is fun but scary at the same time, and even made me jump on several occasions. If your a true fan of resident evil you'll love the game as it also adds a new chapter to the resident evil series, as we see leon s. kennody and jack krawser battling there way through africa... Play the game to find out what happens in the epic new chapter. I rate the game...GRAPHICS *****SCARE ***NEW CHAPTER *****FUN *****OVERALL *****A FIVE STAR EDITION TO A FIVE STAR FAMILY!

27.12.2009

I've played them all. Yes. ALL. This is a decent on-rail shooter, which happens to have more 'realistic' camera movement than most people reviewing here would admit to helping the game feel 'REAL'. Too many RE games have you shooting easily and making the game static. This is a good attempt at removing that barrier. I admit it takes time to get used to the feeling, but once you do, this is in the same league as Umbrella Chronicles.If you're a RE fan, this is a must buy to see other parts of previous games never played or seen. It has the graphics of the Gamecube and the sound is the usual for the genre. BUY IT!

11.1.2011

The thing with this game is its a great pick up and play entry into the Resident Evil universe. Fans of the games will recognise many of the locations as you go about blasting your way through hordes of the undead. The game looks great and is plays well, however, as mentioned in some previous reviews the game does suffer from a wavey camera. I struggled to play this game for more than 15 minutes at a time as this constant camera movement (meant to symbolise breathing) made me feel nauseous. That said I enjoy this kind of on-rail shooter, and camera aside, this is a good game that's definitely worth a go.

11.2.2015

I bought this as I wanted a game that would be good to play as a co-op with either friends or family. Have only played the co-op part of the game but I have thoroughly enjoyed it. This game reminds of me of playing in an arcade. You and whoever you are playing with are scored at the end of each level which is good to see how well you are doing and also creates a bit of friendly rivalry between you and who you are playing with. The graphics are very good and the game is enjoyable. Would have been better if it was longer but a part from that I would recommend.

18.7.2010

Once I started playing this game I almost couldn't bear to turn the wii off. If you like the Resident Evil series then this is a great game. Basically a point and shoot game, The Darkside Chronicles doesn't have the same level of interactive gameplay as Resident Evil 4, but it's great to be able to play in 2-player mode and the storyline hooks you in.

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