Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles launches on Wii

Missing Halloween by about two weeks, Capcom has announced the official launch of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles on the Wii. The title is rated M and carries a suggested retail price of $49.95. And the best part – the game supports the Wii Zapper.

From the press release:

“Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series, created specifically for the unique characteristics of the Wii console. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back-story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella’s stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new Resident Evil experience that could only be delivered on the Wii. The game includes a two-player co-op mode and support for the Wii Zapper™ for even more intense light-gun style shooting action.”

RE light gun games don’t have the greatest reputation (remember those awful Survivor titles on the PS1?), but this iteration actually sounds like fun. Wii owners who aren’t completely high on Mario Galaxy (or feel like shooting some zombies instead) should check it out.

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