Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles - Buy?

[Snake]

We're getting a Wii for Christmas since we know that we could all play together (ie; Bowling, sports, etc...) and I came across The Umbrella Chronicles.

I love the RE series but am unsure about this one. Has anyone played it?

I read a couple reviews and some said it was good, some said it sucked. One thing in particular that disapoints me is that (motion-wise) it's just like any other shooter, the game moves for you and you just shoot. BAH. I was hoping it was free movement.

So I went to IGN and watched a few videos. The videos look good and the game actually looks like it'll be alright since it gives more depth to each characters story (from what it looked like). But still the game moving for you thing I dislike the most.

Would it be worth it to buy? Or should I wait to see if RE5 will be released for the Wii instead - I read CAPCOM wasn't sure if it will be or not, I'm going to guess no.

Thanks in advance,


--Snake

[Dan]

If you liked Virtua Cop and such then you might like this. Personally, the whole "player on rails" idea is not really my thing, you cant even look in a different direction never mind move where you want.

I like the freedom of movement of the rest of the RE series and was disappointed when I played this (very briefly, I really didnt like it). I think its probably a personal thing, hence the mixed reviews. I would try to rent this title before you buy and see what you think.

[LimpingFish]

Resident Evil 5 on the Wii won't happen. Certainly not in it's 360 or PS3 form. I'd say Capcom is more likely to release another Wii exclusive RE game alongside RE 5.

RE: UC is a solid game; as solid as an on-rails shooter can be, really. There's a lack of RE2 content, though, which was a disappointment, but overall it retains the trademark RE atmosphere.

It's a fairly short game, by its very nature, but it's fun while it lasts.

For a fan, and as a fan, of the series, I'd recommend it.

I'd also recommend the Wii version of RE 4, even if you've played the Gamecube original. The new content is fairly short, but the game feels entirely different played with the remote and nunchuck. There's also marginal technical improvements to the engine and such.

[R4L]

This game isn't a buy. You'd have more fun just playing the originals on PSX or GameCube.