Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

 Wii
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 47
  3. Negative: 1 out of 47
  1. netjak
    39
    Honestly, there are good ways to do a rail shooter on the Wii; this is a poor start, but at least it, like Umbrella itself, will serve as a shining example of what not to do.
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Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best Wii Game of 2007
13
#13 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
15
#15 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 173 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 173
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 173
  3. Negative: 18 out of 173
  1. BaronMonaco
    Aug 30, 2016
    7
    The Umbrella Chronicles is the first attempt into the rail shooter genre, which works great on Wii, but did they do it successfully ?The Umbrella Chronicles is the first attempt into the rail shooter genre, which works great on Wii, but did they do it successfully ?

    Technically the game looks pretty average for its time and could easily be running on PS2 (like most of the Wii games in 2007) but you could expect better from a rail shooter, there's no framerate or glitch issues just an inherent problem for the controls when you want to change weapon that will annoy you.

    Concerning the gameplay it's a classic rail shooting game (without a cover option like in Time Crisis for example), you shoot, preferably at their weak points, tons of different enemies inspired by the previous Resident Evil games, and try to pick up ammo, money and life by breaking everything you see. A few times you will be able to choose from two different path, but this doesn't happen enough to truly add some replay value. The game is best enjoyed with a second player with you as it can be a bit too difficult sometimes if you're alone, there's exactly the same number of enemies with the same life amount, which is pretty stupid in terms of game design.

    Concerning the story you will replay the events of Resident Evil 0, 1 and 2 with some extras (story from other characters in the same time at the same place), fans will love the nostalgia while new players may discover the origins of this famous franchise, but the few amount of original story plus the re-hashing of the levels for those same original parts tend to classify Umbrella Chronicles into a rail shooting adaptation of those games more that an new episode of Resident Evil. Concerning the length you can expect between 6 and 8 hours to finish all the levels, it's short but in the average of the genre, and you can always try to beat your record if you want to get more of this game (or play it with another friend).

    In conclusion Umbrella Chronicles is an okay rail shooter that doesn't shine in any ways but is an entertaining coop game (and challenging in solo) better for your wallet to buy this now instead of putting tons of coins in the arcade for some House of the Dead, but not mandatory for Resident Evil fans.    … Full Review »
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 10, 2023
    7
    This rail shooter based on "Resident Evil 0" is a fun Wii title. It's especially enjoyable when played with a partner. Like "House of theThis rail shooter based on "Resident Evil 0" is a fun Wii title. It's especially enjoyable when played with a partner. Like "House of the Dead", the game has levels packed with plenty of secrets. As you progress you'll earn currency for weapon upgrades and unlock character profiles and documents. While not a great RE game, "Umbrella Chronicles" should please fans of "Resident Evil: Dead Aim". I would rate it with a 7.5 out of 10.… Full Review »
  3. REUCistrash
    Apr 2, 2023
    3
    holy fuxk this game is absolute fuxking **** I have no idea how it has a 7.5, 75% of the game is a rehash of RE 0, 1 and 3, the remaining 25%holy fuxk this game is absolute fuxking **** I have no idea how it has a 7.5, 75% of the game is a rehash of RE 0, 1 and 3, the remaining 25% is new **** which is cool I guess but its gets bogged down from the god awful, on the rails shooter gameplay. I made my first metacritic account just to give this game a review. I got all the way up to the Talos fight on easy mode and could not beat it because of the **** ass wonky mechanics, mind you ive 100% RE 0-4 as well as 8 so im no stranger to difficulty, im about to jump into The Darkside chronicles., I am going to give it a chance although I expect the same dog **** experience only this time im not wasting 6+ hours im giving darkside 1 mission and if its just dog **** then fuxk it.… Full Review »
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