while this game provides some interesting story about Leon, the re-telling of previous chapters doesn't bring justice to the series at all. Also the on-rails-shooting system is just horrendous and doesn't belong within this series

Resident Evil: The Darkside ChroniclesA Clash of Two WorldsThis title gambles with the reputation and sense of fear the series is known for — a gamble that might connect with the audience, but could just as easily make them overlook the franchise’s remarkable legacy and judge the entire series based on this one entry, potentially damaging its heritage.From the Heights to the GroundResident Evil can be summed up in one word: Fear. Endless fear, thanks to its atmosphere, impactful music, tough situations, and relentless enemies. Unfortunately, The Darkside Chronicles fails to capture any of these elements, and at worst, conveys the exact opposite. Resident Evil is supposed to instill such fear that the player hesitates to go on — a sign that the game has done its job well. But was fear even the main goal of The Darkside Chronicles?A Big RiskDoes the shoot ‘em up genre have a place in the Resident Evil universe? That depends on the player’s taste, but it’s clear that the series became famous for its intense horror and tension. Statistically speaking, most fans of the series will likely be dissatisfied with this style. Was this risk a mistake? Maybe yes, maybe no. If you play this game with nostalgia for the past, you’ll almost certainly be disappointed. But if this is your first Resident Evil experience, you might actually enjoy it.Gameplay — A Major ShiftThe most significant change is the shift to a shoot ‘em up style. You control the main character only for aiming and shooting — the game itself handles movement. You can use healing items, and at the end of each stage, there’s a weapon upgrade system. By scoring headshots and shooting objects to collect coins, you can upgrade your weapons for the next stages. This adds both challenge (as failing to upgrade makes later stages harder) and some drawbacks, such as the need to carefully manage upgrades due to the high variety of weapons. While the game provides plenty of ammo and resources, the upgrade system could have been **** sometimes get to choose between multiple paths, which could have been exciting, but here it’s so limited that it doesn’t add much. Another drawback is the first-person camera, which moves so much that it can cause dizziness — and all the while, you’re supposed to shoot enemies, making it a real problem. On the positive side, you can choose your character at the start of each stage. There’s also a secondary character during gameplay, but they’re so underutilized that you may barely notice them. Improving their AI and cooperation could have created a dynamic like Resident Evil 5(which had its flaws, but still did this **** Same Old Story — With AdditionsThe story covers events from Resident Evil 2 and Code: Veronica, retold from a first-person perspective with a different genre twist. The game expands on these stories and also adds its own — not much, but enough to be acceptable. You could consider it a kind of remake of RE2 and Code Veronica, one that could have been better but still works on some level.There’s nothing particularly bad to say about the story, as it follows a straightforward plot. The “Operation Javier” section includes a plot twist, but overall, the narrative isn’t deep. One notable character introduced is Krauser, shown here as Leon’s partner during Operation Javier.GraphicsOne important point is that the game was ported to the Wii, which had hardware limitations. Did that hurt the visual experience? Not really. Despite the constraints, the graphics are decent enough for the platform, though of course not on par with seventh-generation consoles. But a good game isn’t judged on graphics alone.AtmosphereOne of the game’s biggest flaws is its lack of fear and oppressive atmosphere. With better environmental design and a stronger soundtrack, it could have been far scarier. While it borrows environments from the original titles, it doesn’t deliver the same level of fear — the shoot ‘em up style simply isn’t well-suited to horror The original story environments aren’t impressive either, though the level design does shine at times — especially in the final stages of Operation Javier, where you face tough enemies and a memorable boss fight. Still, the atmosphere overall isn’t strong enough to leave a lasting impression, making this a one-time experience with little replay value.Level DesignSince this is a shoot ‘em up, you shouldn’t expect high difficulty. That’s exactly the case here — at the very start, you even get a gun with unlimited ammo, making things much easier. Still, the enemy designs and level layouts are decent, and despite the simplicity, the game offers a fun and action-filled experience.Final WordsEven if you’re a die-hard Resident Evil fan who takes issue with this title, I’d still recommend giving it a chance. With fresh story details and a new gameplay style, it can immerse you in a side of the Resident Evil universe you haven’t experienced before.

"The Darkside Chronicles" is bigger and better "The Umbrella Chronicles". Everything from the storytelling to the voice acting to the soundtrack was improved. Also, the difficulty was lowered, the graphics were enhanced and the weapons can now be upgraded. In addition, the environments are larger and have more diversity. Visually, the game has more of a cinematic presentation with its "shaky" cam. Overall, this is a slick on-rails shooter that is a must-play for RE fans. I would rate it with an 8 out of 10.