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The reason I purchased a Wii

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: November 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

With the obvious exception of the big name Nintendo series' such as Mario, Zelda, and Metroid, Resident Evil is the only thing I believe that Nintendo has going for it.

Now, for starters I only want to give this game about 4 stars, but I'm giving it 5 to help balance the reviewers who didn't do their homework. They obviously have this wonderful piece of technology called the internet, and for them not to find out that it was a first person rail shooter before buying it is just ridiculous.

I'm an avid Resident Evil fan, so this game was a must for me - most simply because of the name, "Umbrella Chronicles". The Resident Evil Series has one of the most confusing plots - especially when concerning the character of Albert Wesker. This game does a nice job of filling in the gaps and plotholes that have existed for years in between the RE games that have been released, which is a nice thing to have before playing Resident Evil 5 (hopefully to be released in 2008), where I think Chris and Wesker will have a showdown (probably a final one).

The game itself is fun. It's the first rail shooter that I've ever played. It's appropriately named though, since it's like you're on fun house ride where you can't control where you're going, which does add a bit more tension. There's certainly no running away or getting into positions of your choice in this one. You also have to be very quick and aware or else you'll miss items that you, of course, cannot go back and get.

They did a nice job recreating the scenarios from the older games in this. As another reviewer put it - it's nostalgiac fun. It goes further than being just a recreation of the older games though. You also get to play as characters that you didn't get to before (Wesker, Richard, Ada, and Hunk) in scenarios that you didn't see before. Some have complained about not being able to play Leon in any Resident Evil 2 / 4 scenarios, but I honestly didn't care since I already know what happened to him during and between those games. Besides, it would have been annoying to have the view on the right side of your screen obstructed by overlong bangs.

The replay value is quite high, since there are many unlockables. There's a ratings system in this game, just like all of the other games, and it's based on things like shooting accuracy / percentage. I did pretty terrible on the first level, since I wasn't familiar with the controls and gameplay, but I've sort of mastered it now. Just don't go for headshots all of the time. The enemies like to fall back with their heads bent slightly out of sight when you get the first head shot, so don't go for a second one right away. You have to be quick in taking them out too, or else they like to jump on you, which is frustrating. You should also always be on the look out for explosive barrells and stuff, because it's really hard to take out a large group of enemies otherwise. My favorite part of the gameplay is taken right out of Resident Evil 4, where you have to press buttons as they appear on the screen at certain points to avoid death. All of that together keeps you on your toes / on the edge of your seat - as it should. All of it is also complimented nicely by great settings / atmospheres, and the same kind of unsettling music that can be found in it's predecessors.

Right now I'm waiting for the Wii Zapper before I replay it. Hopefully the zapper will not be a piece of crap like so many other Wii accessories before.

If you're a Resident Evil nut like me, then pick this up (or at least rent it). Exclusives like this and the Mario/Zelda games are the only reason for owning a Wii right now. Other than that you have multiplatform games (which are always inferior on the Wii) and Foo Foo kiddie games.

Nostalgic fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: November 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Having loved the RE games of the past, this was like a speedy violent trip down memory lane. As a first person shooter, it's extrememly fun and unexpected. All types of monsters, locations from RE 0, 1, 3 (and a brand new level), this game is a must have!

Great Shooting Game Almost Like The Shooting Arcades

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: November 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game from EBgames a few days ago and have not been disappointed with it.The game starts off with RE0 through RE2 with some extras added in the first player though is the only one who can control to some extent the camera angles the 2player just points and shoots.The video and audio quality are also great as well as the lighting effects when inside buildings.The game greatly reminds me of the shooting arcades like house of the dead 4 so that being said if you don't like first-person shooters or not being able to really control the direction you want to really go this game will not be for you.The wii zapper is also coming out soon and if you have a few more first-person shooters I say try it out also Amazon is selling it for $20 that's not a bad price.That all said if you're a resident evil fan I definitely say get the game

A Must Buy for some reasons

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am glad that I bought this game from familyvideo.com. Totally worthy!

As a huge fan of RE series, I previewed plenty of trailers prior to the release date. Judging from these trailers, definitely, UC appears to be a recycled product which contain a number of RE series such as zero, RE1, and RE3. If you are a RE fan, I am sure you will be touched by some classical scenarios, figures, monsters, and X files about Umbrella.

This game doesn't fit the needs of those people who gave negative reviews because they shouldn't compare UC to any RE series which players can control the movement nearly every moment. However, if you like first person shooting or shooting games directed by the trail system, this game would be a wonderful alternative.

I give two thumbs up as my highest recommendation.

Like shooters, like RE, this is the game you gotta have!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is much more than your normal shooting gallery game. It adds elements from the RE series and it uses the Wii very efficiently. Let me give you an example: Instead of just shooting bosses, your reflexes are tested when the boss attacks you have to respond in different ways. You can shake the nunchuk, press the B button, press Z (if you have it on zapper mode), or press both; you have a split second to make the right choice and to tell you the truth I already died many times due to the fact I could not make the right choice in time. The only reason I ever stoped to play the game was because my hand was killing me from doing all that shooting motion.
If you like RE and the lightgun type games you are gonna love this one.

Underrated

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Well, I was a tad skeptical about buying this game, but I'm glad I went through with it. People need to understand that this is not RE5; meaning that you shouldn't compare it to RE4. This is more along the lines of a Time Crisis mixed with a House of the Dead. You do not control the movements, but that doesn't necessarily make it a bad thing. There is plenty of Resident Evil background from the previous games, so for hardcore fans, this is a must. There's only one major downside I can say about this game: Not enough playing time. I was hooked to this, so of course I finished the game in the span of two and a half games. There is good amount of replay value, however.
4.5 Stars.

Addictive and easy to get used to

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Ive had my love and hate with the RE series, most notably I really only enjoy the first game and the gamecube remake of it.This, however, fills me in on portions of the other games in a way that is extremely entertaining to me.

By not relying on accuracy as a scoring system, your allowed to go gung-ho all you want.In fact, the more you break, the better.Reserving your ammo is smart, but your starting gun is unlimited, break everything with this so you dont waste ammo on precious shotguns and the like.By doing so you can find files, more ammo,health bonus items, and new weapons.Also, this increases the creepy level by knocking out most lights.

The graphics are well done, I cant complain.You might notice pieces and chunks coming off of zombies but no noticeable real time damage, but since for the most part your rushing to kill to survive this wont bother you.

Controls are so simple, and a very good use of the wiimote.The only thing wrong here is that you scroll through your empty weapons before you can get to your full weapons, and this will get you into some bad situations.Aiming is easy, actions are easy, and theres the occasional dodge/attack special moment where you have to hit certain buttons at specific times.All rather easy, the only problem here is the use of the critical hit-by hitting an enemy in a certain spot, they will be dealt more damage or, complete with blood spewing decapitations, die instantly.Due to enemy movement, these are pretty hard to come by, but you will find yourself doing random runs of three or more.

Weapons can be upgraded,increasing ammo and damage, which adds replay value for me to go back to earlier missions and rip them up all over again.In fact I often go back to old missions to gain new points to upgrade again before going into new missions.

If you like shooting games, Resident Evil, or preferably both, youll probably get a kick out of this.Its fun to pick up and play for about a half hour-that can be two or three missions-so I tend to do a few runs after work.Not having to commit myself to a giant game that the resident series usually provides is in itself worth the buy for me.The intense moments that make me shoot recklessly and start speaking out loud waiting for reloads,the joy of killing another giant snake, it makes this one of the few wii titles for the older group that isnt a simple port with ackward waggle controls. I have yet to play co-op, but the fact that I can grab a machine gun and my friend a grenade launcher before a mission starts makes me think of the choas that could be had.Love it.

update- I have played multiplayer mode and can say it has a way of making it easier and harder to get through a level.At first, having two people take down enemy after enemy is very useful.Once guns start popping up in backrounds, it gets competitive.Both players go for the same weapons, sometimes out of habit I would take the lions share before my friend even knew what was going on.Once both players are used to a level they can easily call dibs though, we began doing this pretty quickly.

Another part that makes it more difficult is the dodge commands-Both players have to get it right or you suffer, as you share the same lifebar.It also was slightly confusing when special commands would pop up to shake a zombie off.

On the plus side, grabbing the heavy weapons before starting the match proved to make single player moments of desperation become nothing more then a one shot victory.Two grenade launchers provides excellent "crowd control", while someone having a rocket launcher can destroy boss characters in an instant.Saves time and ups kills, making both players scores go higher.In fact making different combos was part of the thrill.A magnum for the sharpshooter, and a shotgun for close quarters can make a round feel completely different then going solo and choosing a submachine gun for the simple fact that it can keep things at a safe distance.

Rail Games are Great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am a Resident Evil fan (of the Movies). I have never been much of a fan to play the games myself. They made me a bit too anxious being the one to control their movement. Which made me excited about this game because i did not have to focus on moving, just shooting. This passed my requirements for a good shooting game.

Pros:
I think the game idea is great.
It's on Rails.
You can interact with SOO many different items sometimes there is so much to do it's over whelming but i like to have the option.
In options you can set the controls to the Wii Zapper.
"Tutorial" of sorts at the start to figure out controls.
Choice of Character.

Cons:
My only con so far is that all the intereaction is good yet over whelming sometimes. Changing guns, reloading, picking up health, using the knife, throwing gernades. Sometimes if i don't play games for awhile i forget the controls, i could see this being one of those games.

I can not think of anything they could have done better because like i said this is one of my first Resident Evil games i have owned. I know others have said they don't stick to the story line (or rather skip one) but i still think it's fun.

Just make sure you read about them before you order them. This game is on Rails! If you want to take it a step further you can find videos about it online. Kind of like the ones amazon uses.

Awesome!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is definitely a great on-rail shooter, ranks with ghost squad.
Definitely get the perfect shot with this game, dont get the wii zapper. The wii zapper doesnt provide a quick enough response with the b-button but the perfect shot does. Co-Op mode makes this game a must have. I would recommend this to any child over 14 or adults.

A lot of fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was apprehensive when I heard about the on-rails feature of the game. But I found that it makes the game easier to play and focus on. The only problem is that the camera angle changes quickly sometimes when you are trying to pick up items. But the files, pickups, and ability to customize weapons is very fun.
The chapters are a lot of fun as well, offering alternative versions of what could have happened during the Resident Evil games. Some have complained that Resident Evil 2 is not featured, but this isn't exactly true, as many of the scenes from Resident Evil 0 and 3 are commiserate with Resident Evil 2.
The game also incorporates characters from the Outbreak series, as well as features from Resident Evil 4. It is alot of fun to shoot out lights and other objects, and make barrels and other objects explode. This game is worth every penny.

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