Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
- January 14, 2009
- Cavia
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
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.
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Wii
Reviews
- 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
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
Critic Reviews
Resident Evil: 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
60%Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review
70%Wii Review - 'Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles'
70%
