Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

About

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a light gun shooter that retraces key moments from the series through five scenarios. Each level revisits events from earlier Resident Evil games like Zero, the PS1 remake, and Nemesis, framed by Albert Wesker’s voiceovers and in-game documents. Players take on third-person shooting roles, often teaming up locally for co-op. The fixed camera angles and weapon mechanics feel like a throwback to older rail shooters, with a focus on quick aiming and managing ammo. The game’s strength lies in its narrative framing, connecting disparate entries into a cohesive history of Umbrella’s collapse. While the gameplay hasn’t aged as smoothly as the story, fans appreciate the nostalgic callbacks and the chance to play through classic settings in a different format. The co-op mode remains a highlight, offering a shared challenge that’s rare in the series. It’s a niche entry that leans into the franchise’s lore rather than pushing new ideas, but the setup works for those looking to relive key moments with a fresh perspective.

Storyline

The story follows the downfall of the bioengineering pharmaceutical company Umbrella Corporation by revisiting scenarios of earlier games in the series, such as Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, divided over four main chapters with ten scenarios in total.