Reviews Surfing - Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)
November 25, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
This Resident Evil looks sooo good.
While the DS has a dearth of survival horror games, the Wii, on the other hand, is releasing scary titles left and right. Perhaps the most widespread of these survival horror games are those of the rail shooting variety. Just last month, we’ve seen the critics weigh in on Dead Space: Extraction. Today, the experts speak their minds about Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, which is based on the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica. What do the critics think? Find out after the jump.
Atomic Gamer: (92%) “In essence, what the game may lack in exposition or narrative complexity it makes up for in nostalgic capital, a refined weapons system and a classic Resident Evil feel. This is, for the most part, more than I can say about RE5; perhaps the dev team for the inevitable RE6 would do well to delve into their own past before deciding where to go from here.”
Destructoid: (85%) “Where many on-rails shooters are content to offer a short, standard arcade adventure, The Darkside Chronicles offers a campaign experience on-par with just about any action/horror game out there. If you don’t like the on-rails genre because you think the games are always too short or too shallow, you may want to rethink those notions. Games like Darkside Chronicles and Dead Space Extraction are evolving the genre in a fantastic way, and that’s something you might not want to miss out on.”
1UP: (83%) “And though I’m sure Darkside Chronicles can elicit a yelp or two from more casual players (co-op monster killing is always better with a friend or loved one!), storied Resident Evil fans likely won’t bat an eye at the umpteenth zombie ambush. About the only moments of real tension I had were when I spotted an herb or other valuable item, and frantically tried to grab it before the camera swung in the other direction. Not to say the game is boring, though, because even though it’s a little more passive, this will probably be the closest thing to a complete RE2 remake in our lifetime. Darkside Chronicles looks great, has a good amount of content, and is mindlessly fun without the mindless gaffes of its predecessor.”
Game Informer: (80%) “Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles acts as a fantastic primer for those who started with the more action-centric Resident Evil iterations, while simultaneously providing fan service and fun for dedicated followers. Novices and veterans alike would be doing themselves a disservice by passing up this game.”
The Darkside Chronicles is a Resident Evil I wouldn’t want to miss. I don’t normally say such things about a game I’ve never played, but this rail shooter might just be the exception. Consider: The Darkside Chronicles looks so good that certain Capcom 5 producers think it’s possible to bring Resident Evil 5 to the Wii. If you want to experience Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, then go for it—the game is already out.
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The nightmare continues in Dementium II
November 24, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Dementium characters are oozing with charisma.
Survival horror games for the Nintendo DS are rare because—let’s face it, scaring people is tough when your hardware isn’t powerful enough and the display is small. You need great graphics and sound to invoke terror, and the DS, while capable of such feats, is considered to be at a disadvantage. The last survival horror game that graced the handheld was back in 2007, when Dementium: The Ward came out. Incidentally, the next survival horror game is a sequel to Dementium. Welcome to the Bright Dawn Treatment Center, the setting for Dementium II.
If you’ve finished the original Dementium, then you should know that the nightmare isn’t over. Prepare for phase two of the operation.
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Review - Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition (Wii)
October 1, 2009 by Mike · 2 Comments
Welcome to Resident Evil 4. Underwear sold separately.
When one speaks of multiplatform titles, the Wii usually gets the short end of the stick. This isn’t really a surprise considering that the Wii isn’t comparable to the other current-generation consoles in terms of sheer power. However, what the Wii lacks in processing muscle it makes up in its unique motion controls. While many Wii games don’t make good use of the console’s special controls, Resident Evil 4 is one of those rare occasions when everything falls together perfectly.
There’s a good chance you’ve already played Resident Evil 4 on the GameCube or PlayStation 2, but its arrival on the Wii is good enough reason to go through it again. As you may have figured, the Wii is great fit for shooters. Slapping motion controls on a classic like RE4 breathes new life to the game, making it so good that it begs to be played.
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EA reveals details on Dead Space: Extraction voice cast
September 21, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Expect great audio in Dead Space: Extraction.
Later this month, another M-rated rail shooter “guided first-person experience” will arrive on the Wii. EA recently revealed more details on the voice cast of Dead Space: Extraction. You might gloss over the particulars, but if you’re a fan of the original Dead Space, you’re probably expecting that Visceral Games would devote the same care to Dead Space: Extraction. This video shows us just that.
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