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Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

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    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
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    Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 3
    Ratings:
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    Reviews:
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    6/10
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    8.1/10
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    75
    Release date(s)
    Wii
    NA:
    November 17, 2009
    AU: November 26, 2009
    EU: November 27, 2009
    JP: January 14, 2010

    PlayStation 3
    NA:
    June 26, 2012 (PSN)
    EU: June 27, 2012 (PSN)
    JP: June 28, 2012
    Production
    Directors: Yasuhiro Seto
    Hiroaki Kotake
    Isao Takahashi
    Writers: Shotaro Suga
    Yasuhiro Seto
    Haruo Murata
    Producers: Masachika Kawata
    Kentaro Noguchi
    Designers: -
    Programmers: -
    Composers: Shusaku Uchiyama
    Takeshi Miura
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is a (timed) Wii-exclusive on-rails shooter and shares the same DNA as the previous title, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles. The game came supplied with the Wii Zapper controller adapter, allowing players to hold the Wii Remote in a convincing gun-like manner. Unlike the previous game, Capcom acted as Publisher alone, handing over all of development to Cavia.

    While the game features as a prequel to Resident Evil 4, it also revisits scenarios from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Code: Veronica / X but in a modernised, fully 3D way. In the game you control various characters from the series at different times. As the game is on-rails, all the player needs to do is aim at the screen and fire at enemies and obstacles, and occasionally gameplay will be interrupted by cutscenes.

    The game received mainly positive reviews due to it's fast action and fun gameplay, but also received some average reviews on release, with most critics commenting that the shaky, handheld camera style presentation (which was popular at the time) was a hindrance. Critics also mentioned that the storyline could be unpalpable for anybody new to the franchise.

    Additionally, the game later was bundled with Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles in a HD presentation exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection). The game could either be controlled with a traditional controller or the PlayStation Move. It's interesting to note that the intention was to also port the game to the Xbox 360 but developer Cavia couldn't figure out a way to get the Kinect to work (which would have been a requirement).

    It's also worth mentioning that for each release of the game, Japan was the last region to get it which is unusual for a Resident Evil title.


    Characters


    Creatures


    Locations


    Raccoon City
    The city of dreams... or Nightmares
    Alley
    What's down this way? Better not be Zombies...
    Basketball Court
    There's a ball and there's a basket - what are you waiting for?
    Cafeteria Front
    I don't practice Cafeteria, I ain't got no crystal ball...
    What a fine establishment to purchase some iron from
    Shopping District West
    This is where Claire and Leon got split up. Wait.. what?
    South Side Gate
    It's a double-wide gate as well, if you catch my drift
    Raccoon Police Department
    Ahh, the RPD. There were literally DOZENS of us!
    RPD Front Entrance
    Come in, close the doors behind you. They're really sturdy doors
    RPD Main Hall
    This place has a huge dong that comes from seemingly nowhere
    Reception Desk
    Unlike the name suggests, TV and Radio signals are TERRIBLE here
    RPD 1F Lobby
    Chill out here for a while and wait for all this to blow over
    Conference Room Corridor
    Quick! Let the people know how FUCKED we all are
    Dark Room Corridor
    I swear they shaped this room awkwardly on purpose
    Stone Statue Room
    Who left this easy to solve puzzle lying around?
    RPD East Office
    Lots of police busywork happened in here. And parties, I think
    RPD 1F Corridor
    I like what you've done. The red really helps set the tone
    RPD 2F West Corridor
    Whatever you do, do not casually stroll down this room
    RPD 2F Lobby
    They even have magazines here. WOW! I'm absolutely staggered
    RPD 2F East Passage
    Whatever is through this door, I can tell you it's pretty interesting
    Emergency Stairwell
    Unfortunately, this wasn't really used in the actual emergency
    Passage to Irons' Office
    Who tried to park a helicopter in this hallway?
    Chief Irons' Room
    Taxidermy is such a strange hobby. Guess it fits Brian Irons perfectly
    Underground Garage
    It's my favourite genre of music. Plus you can park cars here
    Kennels
    Awwww look at all the cute little puppies... Wait. What the heck is THAT...?
    RPD Holding Cells
    Here's a tip - do not sit up against the walls. Thank me later
    Water Purification Room
    If I see one more water purification room, I SWEAR...
    Sewage Disposal Plant
    I was told off for calling the haberdashery the sewage shop
    Treatment Pool Room
    OMG they have a POOL? I'll bring my towels!
    Refuse Transport Passage
    In Metal Gear Solid 2 they called this... the colon
    NEST A2 Elevator
    This is the way to the NEST Facility, where Umbrella waits for me
    NEST
    You know, it's so nicely decorated considering it is deep underground
    B4F Turntable Room
    You spin me right round Baby, right round...
    Umbrella Cargo Train
    Ahh shit, here we go again... Come on then, G.
    Rockfort Island
    We are gonna ROCK this FORT... and blow the roof right off
    Rockfort Prison
    Not very reassuring when the prison has quite a large cemetery...
    Official Residence
    I wonder if the Resident of this residence is.. Evil?
    Antarctic Base
    You're developing a virus that loves heat in the Antarctic. Smart!
    Mixcoatl
    Maybe named after the version of quetzalcoatl which is also a DJ
    Amparo
    A city deep in the Amazon Rainforst... they don't have much. Except Javier
    Javier Dam
    It holds all the water back... What a go(o)d dam

    Weapons

    Handgun
    The trusty ol' handgun. Don't drop it!
    Shotgun
    Silences all those who oppose you, easily
    Magnum
    It's big, it's loud and it's (bonus) very, very shiny
    Sub-Machine Gun
    For those that like a handgun but also hate accuracy
    Bowgun
    No, it's not a B.O.W. gun, it's a bowgun. Very different things
    Grenade Launcher
    Dead arm? Use this to lob grenades instead then
    Rocket Launcher
    Wouldn't be Resident Evil without one, would it?
    Linear Launcher
    It shoots things so straight and so far. Please don't aim it at the moon

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