Parents' Guide to

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

By Marc Saltzman, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 18+

Extremely violent horror/first-person shooter.

Game Nintendo Wii 2009
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What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Based on 3 parent reviews

helper +
helper + Adult
February 9, 2012
age 18+

STOP THE VIOLENCE

i hate all of the violence can we stop this YOU WILL REGRET PLAYING THESE GAMES UNDER THE LIMIT oh i foregot it is crap i and i am not telling you about this crap so leave me alone!!!!!!!!

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
infectazombie
infectazombie Adult
January 29, 2010
age 17+

I dont like any game with the G-D word in it

I liked it, but quit playing it when it said the G-D word..I checked this site before spending the $50 on it to make sure it didn't have it in it, and when I was playing and heard it, I quit playing it right then, and listed it on eBay..somehow this one slipped through the language info..so be aware, it does have the G-D word, and scrolls it across the screen as well..happens when your on the roof trying to kill the first Boss...

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Too much swearing
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What’s It About?

Halloween has come and gone, but Capcom has delivered a frightful new sequel to its beloved zombie series. Available exclusively on the Nintendo Wii, RESIDENT EVIL: THE DARKSIDE CHRONICLES is an atmospheric first-person adventure that lets armed players take on hoards of the undead. Those familiar with the series will recognize story-lines and locations from past games, such as Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, as well as recognizable characters including Leon S. Kennedy, Claire and Chris Redfield, Jack Krauser, and Steve Burnside. This game is heavily focused on co-op player, as you can work together with someone beside you to make it through this deadly adventure unscathed.

Is It Any Good?

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Yes and no. As with the million unit-selling Resident Evil: TheUmbrella Chronicles, this arcade shooter is on "rails" -- therefore the player only controls the gun and not the player movement or camera --which might disappoint those who prefer more freedom to roam around a creepy world. Speaking of the "camera," the game makers opted for a"shaky cam," popularized in some scary movies for realistic effect, but it makes it harder to aim and shoot enemies. That said, this arcade shooter does improve on its predecessor in its enjoyable co-op mode, improved graphics (that push the Wii hardware), weapon configuration, new evade moves, variable difficulty levels, and collectible items. Not one of the best games of the season, but it might make for a frightfully fun weekend rental for mature Wii owners.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the appeal of zombies in today's pop culture.What is it about movies, games, and books featuring the undead thatappeals to such a mass audience?

  • Families can also discuss why going up against undead enemies might be less off-putting than attacking live humans. Is it the sheer silliness of the ideaof infected dead coming back to life a way to rationalize thethrill of virtual killing? Is it somehow more acceptable to kill these human-like opponents because they are trying to infect or eat you?

Game Details

  • Platform: Nintendo Wii
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release date: November 17, 2009
  • Genre: Survival Horror
  • ESRB rating: M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
  • Last updated: August 31, 2016

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