Resident Evil series, survival horror franchise created by Capcom, has continuously terrified and thrilled gamers since its debut in 1996. Among the various titles that make up this iconic series, two gems stand out for their unique gameplay and storytelling style: the “Umbrella Chronicles” and the “Darkside Chronicles”. Originally released for the Nintendo Wii, these games offer a fresh take on the Resident Evil universe
The Umbrella Chronicles
Back in 2007, Capcom unleashed the “Umbrella Chronicles”, a rail shooter game that provides a captivating trip down memory lane for Resident Evil fans. In a rail shooter, your character's movement is automatically guided along a predetermined path, with your primary focus being to eliminate oncoming enemies. This game revisits pivotal events from the Resident Evil series, specifically drawing inspiration from Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
The game's storyline is anchored in the malevolent Umbrella Corporation, the pharmaceutical giant responsible for the sinister zombie outbreak that serves as the heart of the Resident Evil series. The “Umbrella Chronicles” paints a comprehensive picture of the corporation's shadowy past, unveiling the unscrupulous experiments that took place and the dire repercussions that followed.
Following the success of the “Umbrella Chronicles”, Capcom returned with the “Darkside Chronicles” in 2009. This game maintains the rail shooter format but delves into a character-driven narrative. The “Darkside Chronicles” revisits Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Code: Veronica, while introducing an entirely new storyline set in the depths of South America.
Central to the game's narrative are two