Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
2009 video game / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles[lower-alpha 1] is an on-rails light gun shooter video game for the Wii developed by Capcom and Cavia as part of the Resident Evil series.[1] The game was released for the Wii on November 17, 2009, in North America. It serves as a prequel to Resident Evil 4, set 2 years before its events.[2] It was released in Europe on November 27, 2009, bundled with the Wii Zapper accessory.[3]
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Developer(s) | Capcom Cavia |
Publisher(s) | Capcom |
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Series | Resident Evil |
Engine | MT Framework |
Platform(s) | Wii, PlayStation 3 |
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Genre(s) | Rail shooter, light gun shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
In the game, players follow the stories of two characters, Leon S. Kennedy and Jack Krauser, as they try to uncover the mysteries behind the T-virus, a deadly virus developed by the Umbrella Corporation. The game is played from a first-person perspective and involves shooting enemies and solving puzzles. It also includes a co-op mode in which two players can play together.
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles received generally positive reviews upon release.
The game, along with The Umbrella Chronicles, is included in the Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection for the PlayStation 3.