Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella's stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new Resident Evil experience that could only be delivered on the Wii.
A nostalgic trip for fans that is more fun when you have a friend As the release of Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles looms, it seems appropriate to revisit the first installment in Capcom's nostalgic light gun shooter series. The first installment offers Cliffsnotes versions of RE0, 1, and 3, as well as an entirely new scenario set in the Umbrella headquarters in Russia.
There's something satisfying about shooting a zombie's head off in one shot and hearing that all-too-gross splat as his brains go flying everywhere. The problem with UC is that the enemies take way too many hits to go down. It's understandable given the fact that the game would be way too easy if any shot to the head took down an enemy in one hit, but there's a fine line between challenge and frustration and UC flirts with it far too often. The main culprit, however, is the checkpoint system. Most levels offer one checkpoint midway through the level, and with most of the challenging bits coming after that first checkpoint, you'll be testing your willpower to not be flinging your wiimote at the TV as you see yourself whisked back fifteen minutes because the screen turned itself at an awkward angle and you couldn't get that shot off in time.
I have no problem with a challenge in games, but when you can't control your player (by the very design of the game), sometimes the ability to succeed seems out of your control. Fans of the series will appreciate the visits to old-school locales (mainly from RE3, as 0 and 1, with the Gamecube releases, seem almost so recent in memory that nostalgia's not quite there yet). Play this game if you wanna get primed for Darkside Chronicles, which promises to be more polished and cohesive than this game. Also, play co-op so you can share the frustration of restarting a checkpoint with a friend.
Great RE Spinoff game At first, I was kinda dissapointed knowing this game to be a Rail Shooting game. But, after I played it, WOW...!!! This is actually one of few good looking games in Wii. It's kinda slow (hey, it's Resident Evil) but quite creepy. The atmosphere of the game are well made. You play as the members of stars, from the early beggining of the RE history in the first person manner. It's quite challenging game especially the Hard difficulty settings. And it has many hidden items to collect. Gives you a lot of time to spend.The shooting actions is good, not so fast hardcore action, but slow paced and scary.Overall, I recomended this game for all RE fans. Discover many secrets and story that you've never see or hear before.
A good scare This onrail shooter is a great addition to the resident evil series offering extra background info on the series from res evil 0, 1 and 2. You even get to play as Wesker. What more can I say Res Evil fans. Go buy it.
Good Game This is probably the best rail shooter out there and there is tons to unlock in it as well, lots of guns, secrets, etc. I definately recommend this game to all wii owners who love shooting games.
