14 DAY TRIAL // Why on earth did the E3 fact sheet of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles emerge only now, beats us, but since it's out, we might as well present you with it. Below you have some of the game's most impressive features spanning graphics, gameplay, stages but especially control (Wii Remote and Wii Zapper support).
First of all, we should clear out of the way the fact that Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a the latest title in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series. The "action-shooter hybrid," as they call it (although the game has always fit the horror genre better) is said to reveal the story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new locations, such as Umbrella's stronghold.
Shooting from a first-person perspective, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles gamers will have multiple weapons of choice and new enemies to defeat, making the title's arrival onto the Wii, a worthy one of the motion-sensitive controller. All right then, enough small talk, let's get down to the facts. Basically, here's what Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles will present gamers with:
Using the Wii Remote as a gun, players can experience breathtaking combat against a horde of zombies and various creatures in dynamic first-person perspective.
- Support for Wii Zapper provides an even more satisfying, immersive experience. - Single player or two-player co-op - 480p and 16:9 Widescreen support
- Certain weapons can destroy environments and items. Shoot objects and watch them splinter, explode and disintegrate. Hidden items may sometimes be found after destroying objects.
- Interactive paths - choose various routes and pathways through the game. - Multiple weapons, including pistols, submachine guns, rocket launchers, the trusty knife, grenades and many more.
- Classic locations from previous Resident Evil games in full 3D, including the mansion from the original and RE 0, and elements of Raccoon City from RE2 and 3. In addition, explore the Russian stage, a completely new location as well as Umbrella's stronghold, which holds many secrets to events throughout the RE series - Returning characters from many RE games, including Billy Coen, Rebecca Chambers, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira.
Capcom still has to make quite a few more announcements regarding Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, but we reckon you're more than satisfied to know that the game will feature a two-player co-op mode, support for the Wii Zappa and 480p and 16:9 Widescreen display.