Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
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| Developer(s) | cavia, Capcom[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom
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| Designer(s) | Masachika Kawata (chief producer) Yasuhiro Seto (director) Kentaro Noguchi (producer) |
| Writer(s) | Shoutarou Suga (scenario writer) Hisashi Fujii, Kouhei Nanri (main scripters)
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| Composer(s) | Shusaku Uchiyama Takeshi Miura
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| Series | Resident Evil |
| Engine | Havok Physics
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| Platform(s) | Wii |
| Release date(s) | NA November 17, 2009[2] EU November 27, 2009[3] JP January 14, 2010[4]
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| Genre(s) | Rail shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, two player co-op |
| Rating(s) | CERO: D ESRB: M (Mature) PEGI: 18+
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Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles in Japan, バイオハザード / ダークサイド・クロニクルズ) is a sequel to Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and is currently being developed by Cavio. It will have scenarios based around the plots of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Code: Veronica; as well as a brand-new scenario detailing what Leon S. Kennedy was doing during Code: Veronica, set in South America. The game will be released November 17th in the US, November 27th in Europe and January 14th in Japan. European consumers may choose to purchase a bundle pack featuring the wii-zapper along with the game.
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[edit] Gameplay
Producer Masachika Kawata at Capcom and producer Kentaro Noguchi at Cavia explained that replay ability is one of the focuses. However, they're also aiming to make the game more accessible as far as difficulty is concerned. Expert shooters needn't worry, though, as plans call for the dynamic difficulty system of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 to be implemented here, meaning better players will end up with a tougher experience.
The two producers stressed that the feel will be like that of a new game. One point of note is the "feeling of being there" that the game promises to offer, thanks to skilled camera work, some nice visual effects, and the fact that you can see your partner character on the screen in front of you. The game will also make use of the Havok engine for realistic physics.
Having your partner character visible on screen will be a key to playing the game. However, you will only see the partner character on the screen
during single player mode. Two player mode will leave nothing between you and your undead foes.
Gold Bars have been seen in some short game play demos but the purpose in which they are used for are unknown.
The use of quick time events shall return in the Darkside Chronicles.Like the Umbrella Chronicles you shall need to repeatedly shake the wii remote when zombies are "in your face"to perform a attack which will kill any zombie.
[edit] Plot
Unlike The Umbrella Chronicles, the villain will not be the Umbrella Corporation. In addition to the heavily anticipated scenario based off of Resident Evil 2, a Code: Veronica scenario, an original scenario involving Leon in South America will also be featured. Additional scenes such as Leon being interogated by the Government after the Raccoon City incident will be depicted.
Memory of a Lost City, features Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, recounting their first fight against the undead within Raccoon City. Unlike the game this scenario is based on, Resident Evil 2, they co-operate with one another for the majority of the story only separating for a short period of time. It follows what was once the Claire A/Leon B storyline which revolves around Sherry being stalked by her mutated father and eventually impregnated with the G-virus embryo.
Game of Oblivion, takes place several months after the first scenario with Claire continuing her search for her brother, Chris Redfield. She is captured and held captive on Rockfort Island when another outbreak of the T-virus occurs. Along with Steve Burnside, Claire must escape the twisted minds of the Ashford twins: Alfred and Alexia, long enough for Chris to come to their rescue. Albert Wesker, is also revealed to be alive after the events of Resident Evil 1.
A third original scenario, "Operation: Javier", takes place a few years later, in 2002. This scenario stars Leon and Jack Krauser as its leads on a mission to stop a ruthless drug lord named Javier Hidalgo, who has taken control of the jungle region, called Amparo, through unnecessarily cruel means. However, when a former Umbrella researcher enters the region, an outbreak of the T-virus causes this tragic town to become a violent horror with the only apparent survivor being a young girl named Manuella, who has been infected with the T-Veronica virus by Javier. Leon dedicates himself to saving her. Krauser, on the other hand, has fears that she may end up becoming a threat, regardless of whether they help her or not.
[edit] Characters
Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Ada Wong, and Sherry Birkin will appear as main characters in the Resident Evil 2 scenario along with every other character from the main game appearing at some point. This will be the first time in which Claire will have the opportunity to interact with Ada Wong and Ben Bertolucci, while Leon will have his first on-screen interaction with Chief Irons.
Steve Burnside and Chris Redfield will appear in the Code: Veronica scenario along with Claire creating a total of three selectable characters. Steve and Claire will be featured as the main characters in the first half, with Chris replacing Steve during the second half. [1][2] Alexander Ashford will also make his first appearance prior to his mutation.
It has also been confirmed that Wesker will make an appearance, confirmed by his actor D.C. Douglas, he goes on to say that his role is exclusive to a small flashback sequence, regardless he will still play a role in the "Game of Oblivion" scenario.
Leon returns in the third scenario with Jack Krauser as his partner character, a mystery woman named Manuela will also be featured but the extent of her role has yet to be determined and Javier Hidalgo as the main target and antagonist of this section.
[edit] Weapons
Though a complete list of playable weapons has not been released, the trailers confirm that both the VP-70 and the Ingram M-11, two of Resident Evil 2's signature weapons, will be making a reappearance. Steve's signature Gold Lugers have also been confirmed.
There has also been some changes to their arsenal as Claire can be seen using a Samurai Edge , though how she obtained this weapon has not yet been revealed. Canonically, Claire has never used one of these weapons. Screenshots also show Leon using a Samurai Edge in addition to the VP-70.Also in TGS '09 trailer,a SPAS-12 shotgun can clearly be seen.
[edit] Videos
[edit] E3 2009 Trailer
[edit] Captivate Trailer
[edit] TGS 2009 Trailer
[edit] Gameplay
[edit] Final
[edit] External links
- IGN
- Japanese official site
- New screens showcasing Sherry and Ada
- Interview confirming Wesker's involvement in RE:TDC
[edit] Gallery
 Cover in NTSC regions (exc. Japan and Europe) |
 Cover in PAL regions (Europe) |
 Leon in South America |
 Krauser killing zombies |
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