Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 173 Ratings

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  1. 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 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: DeadThis 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.… Expand
  2. 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% 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 beatholy 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.… Expand
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    Although lightgun games invariably follow the same formula, blasting your way through hordes of the undead in haunted mansions and the like is far cooler than target practice. Probably the best game of its type I've played on a home console.
  4. PufferFishMage
    Jul 5, 2021
    3
    Too many qtes. Game looks terrible. No clocktower. Not enough nemesis. Zombies take too many bullets.
  5. Albertwesker959
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Strange that a on rail shooter resident evil game end up to be one of the best re game ever made, whit creepy atmosphere close to the classic re game, one of the best and entertaining story ever made in the series, whit lot of unlockable, secret, file and replaying, and wesker is finally playable...great and amazing game
  6. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    7
    Chronicles is undoubtedly the evolution of what the Survivor should be, but finally with a design worthy of an Arcade (although Survivor 2 tried it). FanService, horror, and a fun gameplay make this title quite fun. However, there are bad points; graphically, and even being for Wii, the game is very poor, recycled many elements of Outbreak, remake and Zero, the stories of the games shownChronicles is undoubtedly the evolution of what the Survivor should be, but finally with a design worthy of an Arcade (although Survivor 2 tried it). FanService, horror, and a fun gameplay make this title quite fun. However, there are bad points; graphically, and even being for Wii, the game is very poor, recycled many elements of Outbreak, remake and Zero, the stories of the games shown have been summarized in a bad way, especially RE 3: Nemesis, and the big problem for me is the design of the aim, it is too big and ugly. In the end the game does not leave a bad taste and its gameplay makes it replayable.… Expand
  7. LoletinAlexis
    Aug 29, 2018
    6
    The summaries of RE 0 and REmake are fine (although some characters are forgotten along the way), but that of RE 3: Nemesis is deficient and extremely short.
    The campaigns of Ada Wong, Albert Wesker and HUNK solve doubts that were generated by providing the necessary answers and fixing possible plot holes.
    The continuation of Code Veronica is interesting, since after all it is the end of    The summaries of RE 0 and REmake are fine (although some characters are forgotten along the way), but that of RE 3: Nemesis is deficient and extremely short.
    The campaigns of Ada Wong, Albert Wesker and HUNK solve doubts that were generated by providing the necessary answers and fixing possible plot holes.
    The continuation of Code Veronica is interesting, since after all it is the end of Umbrella Corp.

    The gameplay is the classic action game "on rails", very simple but functional. A bit demanding even for veteran players.    … Expand
  8. TheoneTrueKing
    Nov 6, 2017
    7
    This game was fun and great to see everything in the higher grapics, but it messed up the continuity of the franchise like many of the newer games, but it was fun to play if you do not take it too serious.
  9. 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 ?

    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    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.    … Expand
  10. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  11. Rahsmoove
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    The game really brought me back to the oldies, in a arcade horror way. Try to ignore the modern day idiots, acting as if it were suppose to be a remastered version.
  12. Game_Row
    Nov 16, 2014
    9
    If you are into the Resident Evil series and want to have a quick cap of it, this is the game for you! If you are a new Resident Evil gamer that started later in the series, this is the game you need to get you up to speed with the story. If you like Arcade style-Point and Shoot kinda games, this is the game for you. Great co-op gameplay where anyone can pick up and join the fight!If you are into the Resident Evil series and want to have a quick cap of it, this is the game for you! If you are a new Resident Evil gamer that started later in the series, this is the game you need to get you up to speed with the story. If you like Arcade style-Point and Shoot kinda games, this is the game for you. Great co-op gameplay where anyone can pick up and join the fight! Some fights do get annoying tho.

    -Game_Row

    Check out gameplay on my YouTube channel.    … Expand
  13. fijiboy
    May 3, 2014
    6
    here are some things you have to keep in mind. If you don't like rail shooters, you will not like this game, but for the most part, we don't see a lot of rail shooters coming to consoles at all and the wii is the perfect one to do it on. It kind of brings back memories of arcade shooters when I was a kid, but way more polished and way more content. it tells the story of resident evil,here are some things you have to keep in mind. If you don't like rail shooters, you will not like this game, but for the most part, we don't see a lot of rail shooters coming to consoles at all and the wii is the perfect one to do it on. It kind of brings back memories of arcade shooters when I was a kid, but way more polished and way more content. it tells the story of resident evil, resident evil nemesis, and resident evil 0, and I know 0 wasn't that great, but its still a resident evil game guys and is kind of fun. anyways, it tells the story through first person perspective and it actually gives it a nice touch. now of course gameplay is very simple, point and shoot, its not very scary either,and you cant move on your own because your on rails. Playing with a friend is a blast though, and like I said it brings back arcade memories for me.… Expand
  14. hawaiianhappy
    Nov 15, 2012
    8
    The purpose of this game is to be a rail shooter and it does it's job. Anyone who expected this to be survival horror is a moron. The game overall was playable, met expectations, and give an accurate abridged version of the resident evil story.
  15. pookie
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    I enjoyed this title. It sort of recaps the Resident Evil 0, 1, and 3 via light-rail ala House of the Dead style shooter. For a Light-Rail game it takes itself seriously. The game features an all new scenario and plus tons of extras. The game was enjoyable and entertaining even if it's not canon. It should be a quick way for newbies of the series to catch up.
  16. ArkonBlade
    Mar 20, 2011
    8
    im a lightgun fan and resident evil and the light gun formatt would go hand and hand you would think and for the most part it does . what RE TUC does well is nice graphics (for the wii atleast) lots of guns to pick from , some pretty fun boss fights , narrations from wesker giving you plot info as you play through the game . my biggest issue with this game is it just feels to slowim a lightgun fan and resident evil and the light gun formatt would go hand and hand you would think and for the most part it does . what RE TUC does well is nice graphics (for the wii atleast) lots of guns to pick from , some pretty fun boss fights , narrations from wesker giving you plot info as you play through the game . my biggest issue with this game is it just feels to slow compared to say what house of the dead 1-4 deliver . the game is also abit to short . so wasnt really feelin it was worth the $50 price point more like $29.99 to 39.99 . still its a pretty solid light gun game and capcom did a pretty decent job of porting RE to that style of game play.… Expand
  17. JoshP
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    First of all I have to say that I am biased as I am a very big RE fan. I knew it was a rail-shooter so I wasn't expecting a lot of depth. But in all fairness for a rail shooter it does a good job at adding plenty of unlockables and upgradable weapons and very addicting co-op. This is not a major title. To me this is like the equivalent to mario kart or mario party. Its not really a First of all I have to say that I am biased as I am a very big RE fan. I knew it was a rail-shooter so I wasn't expecting a lot of depth. But in all fairness for a rail shooter it does a good job at adding plenty of unlockables and upgradable weapons and very addicting co-op. This is not a major title. To me this is like the equivalent to mario kart or mario party. Its not really a game in the main series. It is however something that is entertaining alone and very enjoyable with another person. If you like on-rail shooters I am sure you will enjoy this. If you hate on-rail shooters..... obviously this is going to be a game where you wished you were one of the zombies with a bullet in its head.… Expand
  18. VolkanM
    Dec 16, 2008
    5
    My first resident evil game with friends that played it before in PS. Although it was OK I also must say that it is the first time I felt sorry for not buying a PS instead of a Nintendo Wii.. With wii remote capabilities I would expect it to be much better. It is 18+ just because of the content not because of the difficulty of it. With puppies instead of zombies it would be 3+.
  19. ToddS
    Nov 4, 2008
    8
    If you never liked arcade on-rail shooters, this won't change your mind, but if you are a Resident Evil fan, this is certainly worth every penny. The audiovisuals are comparatively better than those of other Wii games. There are many levels on different difficulty settings, and it's over 20 hours long. Though the best thing about this game is the multiplayer, which warrants a If you never liked arcade on-rail shooters, this won't change your mind, but if you are a Resident Evil fan, this is certainly worth every penny. The audiovisuals are comparatively better than those of other Wii games. There are many levels on different difficulty settings, and it's over 20 hours long. Though the best thing about this game is the multiplayer, which warrants a purchase alone.… Expand
  20. AlbertW.
    Aug 17, 2008
    9
    As a huge RE fan, despite not a traditional RE game, RE:UC still delivers a lot of fun and also background into Wesker and Umbrella. I finished the game after 13 hours of playing. For an onrail shooter it's actually quite a long game with over 20 levels. As an RE fan though, what I liked was the fact that this game basically fills in all the gaps found inbetween all the other games As a huge RE fan, despite not a traditional RE game, RE:UC still delivers a lot of fun and also background into Wesker and Umbrella. I finished the game after 13 hours of playing. For an onrail shooter it's actually quite a long game with over 20 levels. As an RE fan though, what I liked was the fact that this game basically fills in all the gaps found inbetween all the other games and provides you with more background info on Wesker and Umbrella. I won't spoil it but there were some unexpected characters that you played as which was pretty cool. The one thing I didn't like was the voice acting. This is because nearly all the voice actors were different to previous games and because of this, some of the new voice actors sound like completely different characters...e.g. Chris sounds like Leon, Billy doesn't sound like Billy AT ALL, Rebecca sounds like a 10yr old girl and less confident and Wesker while a pretty good imitation of of Richard Waugh, at the end of the day isn't Richard Waugh which is a shame. Overall though it's great fun while it lasts. If you've never played an RE game before though, I think this game is actually not doing you any good because it essentially covers the main events in each game of the series.....which can kind of spoil it if you decide to pick up the other games later on.… Expand
  21. davidg.
    Jun 2, 2008
    10
    Resident for wii it is the best rail game to play with the wii zapper.It includes areas from resident 1 , 2 , 3 and it is fantastic game.The best thing of this game is the sounds effects it all amazing so resident evil it is an excellent game.
  22. ZemZ.
    Jun 1, 2008
    8
    Loads of fun. best when played co-op, however still fun alone. it dose a fairly good job of summerizing the plot of Re:0, Re:1, & Re:3. (where's 2?) but it get some things really wrong. Nemisis has been made into a huge loser (he has become just a huge brainless mass & not the Monolith that owned anyone who tried to play Re:3) & the lickers don't act like lickers (they sit there Loads of fun. best when played co-op, however still fun alone. it dose a fairly good job of summerizing the plot of Re:0, Re:1, & Re:3. (where's 2?) but it get some things really wrong. Nemisis has been made into a huge loser (he has become just a huge brainless mass & not the Monolith that owned anyone who tried to play Re:3) & the lickers don't act like lickers (they sit there & flick the toungs around for a while then the tongs wip out & they lost their awsome claws). however this is definetaly worth playing. the classic bosses are amazin (except for Nemises), almost all the classic enimes show up (everything from leaches to chimieras to hunters to crows). but the new bosses are hardly inspired (a giant bat? a giant worm? Mr. X in white?) it's a lot of fun to play classic missions from new points of view (wesker or Rebecca any one?) & the wepon upgrade system works very well. highly distuctive enviorments (if it's not a wall it will probubly break) & multipul pathes make this a game woth playing.… Expand
  23. KevinG.
    Feb 1, 2008
    7
    I am a resident evil newbie, so this game was a great refresher on how the whole series started out. I never did play the single play mode of this game, I only rented it to shoot zombies with a friend. I believe the game served its purpose, I did find it a bit short though. My friend and I played through the co-op part in 2 hours. I thought the graphics could have been better. I give it a I am a resident evil newbie, so this game was a great refresher on how the whole series started out. I never did play the single play mode of this game, I only rented it to shoot zombies with a friend. I believe the game served its purpose, I did find it a bit short though. My friend and I played through the co-op part in 2 hours. I thought the graphics could have been better. I give it a 7 because I think it serves it purpose as a quality rail gun shooter.… Expand
  24. KyleT.
    Jan 28, 2008
    5
    I don't have any idea why Wii scores are so inflated in the user area. This is the most disappointing addition to the Resident Evil franchise ever. Overlooking the inherent flaws of the "on-rails" shooter genre, there's still really nothing to look forward to in this game other than finding a bit about the backstory of Resident evil. I know it's something that we're I don't have any idea why Wii scores are so inflated in the user area. This is the most disappointing addition to the Resident Evil franchise ever. Overlooking the inherent flaws of the "on-rails" shooter genre, there's still really nothing to look forward to in this game other than finding a bit about the backstory of Resident evil. I know it's something that we're not supposed to do with the Wii, but I have no idea what went wrong in the graphics sector of this game. Even on 480p, the actual action sequences look absolutely horrible. Some of it looked as bad as PS1. It confused me because the non-action sequences popped back to looking fine almost as quickly as it degraded. The gameplay felt very repetitive to me. I guess that's due to the whole "on-rails" format. There just wasn't enough to entertain me (and I'm QUITE easily entertained). I admit, it's fun playing with the wiimote like a light gun, and I love zombies, but this game let me down a lot. I'd say if anything, hardcore RE fans MIGHT enjoy it as a rent, but otherwise just skip this one and wait until RE5 comes out.… Expand
  25. SYC
    Jan 23, 2008
    6
    The 'lightgun' style action is fun and exciting in the rich RE world for a while and the representations of RE0 and RE1 are great. The 3rd act starts to drop off the rails though and goes progressively further downhill until the awful 'new' chapter that both plays badly and adds nothing to the series whatsoever. The replay value that goes with this type of game is also The 'lightgun' style action is fun and exciting in the rich RE world for a while and the representations of RE0 and RE1 are great. The 3rd act starts to drop off the rails though and goes progressively further downhill until the awful 'new' chapter that both plays badly and adds nothing to the series whatsoever. The replay value that goes with this type of game is also strangely absent. Try it first.… Expand
  26. BradK.
    Jan 22, 2008
    9
    After 6 hours playing this game, i'm still only in the 2/3 chapter of 4... i was shocked at the amount of content and re-playability this game has to offer! Although i didn't like playing it for more then 1-2 hours at a time, i find myself coming back to it every day, and replaying levels over and over to get perfect scores, and weapon upgrades (i'm glad they left weapon After 6 hours playing this game, i'm still only in the 2/3 chapter of 4... i was shocked at the amount of content and re-playability this game has to offer! Although i didn't like playing it for more then 1-2 hours at a time, i find myself coming back to it every day, and replaying levels over and over to get perfect scores, and weapon upgrades (i'm glad they left weapon upgrades in!). I would DEFINITELY recommend this game to anyone that has ever enjoyed a light gun game, but if you like REs Evil but not light gun games, you may come up disappointed... i've always found a certain level of strategy in light gun games due to not being able to simply run away, you have to plan events and think quickly. This game is DEFINITELY like that... single player can get quite intense and difficult (especially on hard) and Co-op is a really fun way to enjoy reliving the Resident Evil time line.… Expand
  27. AlexM.
    Jan 18, 2008
    9
    This game is a has surprising depth to it. The game is challenging, intense, and pretty quick paced. The Wii Zapper peripheral feels amazingly natural, as you shoot your way through 3 Resident Evil stories, not including the background missions. This well made title by Capcom, gives fans another look at the history of Resident Evil. While it may not be a must buy, it is still a solid This game is a has surprising depth to it. The game is challenging, intense, and pretty quick paced. The Wii Zapper peripheral feels amazingly natural, as you shoot your way through 3 Resident Evil stories, not including the background missions. This well made title by Capcom, gives fans another look at the history of Resident Evil. While it may not be a must buy, it is still a solid title which packs intense enjoyment onto its disc.… Expand
  28. KevinW.
    Jan 2, 2008
    9
    Alright, I understand why some people don't enjoy scroll / rail shooters. However, this is the best rail shooter that I have ever played. First, it isn't the typical short rail shooter with a play time of over six hours and more than likely around 15 + hours to completely finish it. If you don't like rail games then this more than likely isn't for you. However, if you Alright, I understand why some people don't enjoy scroll / rail shooters. However, this is the best rail shooter that I have ever played. First, it isn't the typical short rail shooter with a play time of over six hours and more than likely around 15 + hours to completely finish it. If you don't like rail games then this more than likely isn't for you. However, if you have enjoyed rail games in the past then they don't get any better than this one. BTW, when I played this game there were five of us taking turns and all five LOVED this game. Thanks and enjoy a GREAT rail shooter.… Expand
  29. ChaddD.
    Dec 21, 2007
    3
    Truly the most heart breaking and disappointing game of the year. Even as a rail shooter it fails to succeed - where the positive reviews have come from, I simply don't know, but they genuinely frighten me into worrying that it will encourage Capcom and Nintendo to pump out more games of such an unenjoyable level and mess. It's a disheveled heap of who knows what - the only real Truly the most heart breaking and disappointing game of the year. Even as a rail shooter it fails to succeed - where the positive reviews have come from, I simply don't know, but they genuinely frighten me into worrying that it will encourage Capcom and Nintendo to pump out more games of such an unenjoyable level and mess. It's a disheveled heap of who knows what - the only real resemblance to Resident Evil it has is that you recognize some of the scenery, and zombies attack you. Otherwise, it can be summarized as a game where a little red circle makes (sometimes, but mostly not) zombies recoil. It's simply that bad.… Expand
  30. TylerL.
    Dec 20, 2007
    9
    Not as good as a main game, but as a walkthrough to history? Oh yes! This is a great on rails shooter game that combines house of the dead gameplay and Resident Evi story. I would say this, if you are a massive fan of Resident Evil, buy this game. It is a superb game.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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. GameTrailers
    83
    A superb entry in the genre with a ton of great missions and reasons to play again and again. Anyone that enjoys the macabre, or going nose-to-nose with zombies should check it out. Fans will absolutely love it as it's basically a love letter from Capcom to them.
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  2. GamePro
    85
    The Umbrella Chronicles does a lot of things right. It combines the atmospheric charm of the ResEvil series with awesome light-gun gameplay, then throws in a wealth of bonus material to unlock and discover. It's the perfect way to prepare yourself for the upcoming "Resident Evil 5."
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  3. 1UP
    75
    While Umbrella Chronicles doesn't accomplish much of note besides solidifying the Resident Evil story thus far, it provides plenty of point-and-pull-the-trigger satisfaction for your buck (especially with a friend in tow).
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