January 14, 2009
Cavia

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

Platform Tested: Nintendo Wii Genre: Action, Horror ESRB: M for Mature It's 2002, years after the original T-virus incident at Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy (who helped clean up Umbrella Corp's mess) is deep in the jungles of South America with cocky new partner Jack Krauser, searching for Jav

63%Game Brain Score

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story

63% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

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Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is a horror shooter game for 1-2 players, exclusive to the Wii platform. It is an on-rails shooting game with a first-person perspective, where players aim and fire at enemies while the character is moved automatically. The game features a cooperative mode where a partner is controlled by AI or a second player. Players fight through hordes of zombies and bosses in story-driven scenarios based on the Resident Evil universe.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Nice graphics in and out of cutscenes
Some cool boss fights
A third of it is a new story

Not very deep
Headshots not as satisfying as they should be
Annoying shaky-cam

story
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The game's story features a mix of new content and familiar elements, with some players appreciating the graphics and boss fights, while others criticize the extensive reuse of old storylines and the distracting shaky-cam during cutscenes.
- “The graphics are nice in and out of cutscenes, and some cool boss fights are included, with a third of the game featuring a new story.”
- “Annoying shaky cam and extensive reuse of old storylines.”
- “Nice graphics in and out of cutscenes, some cool boss fights, but a third of it is a new story.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their quality both during gameplay and in cutscenes, enhancing the overall visual experience. Additionally, the design contributes to engaging boss fights, making the visual presentation a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are stunning both in and out of cutscenes, enhancing the experience during some cool boss fights.”
- “The visual design is impressive, making the game world feel alive and immersive.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics truly elevates the storytelling and gameplay.”