Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
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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 |
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is an on-rails light gun shooter video game for the Wii developed by Capcom and Cavia as part of the Resident Evil series. 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. It was released in Europe on November 27, 2009, bundled with the Wii Zapper accessory.
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.