Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 76% (Wii) |
| Metacritic | 75% (Wii) |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | B+ |
| Allgame | |
| Edge | 7 out of 10 |
| Eurogamer | 7 out of 10 |
| Famitsu | 32 out of 40 |
| Game Informer | 8.25 out of 10 |
| GamePro | (4.25/5) |
| Game Revolution | B |
| GameSpot | 7.0 out of 10 |
| GameSpy | |
| IGN | 7.9 out of 10 |
| X-Play | |
The Wii version of The Umbrella Chronicles has received positive scores from critics. GamePro praised its unlockable secrets and satisfying gameplay, adding that "the only downside to The Umbrella Chronicles is that longevity will be an issue." GameTrailers called it "fantastic overall" and a "superb entry in the genre," praising the game for its surprising length and unlockable content, but stated that while the graphics "look good", they were sometimes "a step behind" Resident Evil 4 and added that having the game on rails actually makes it scarier, and that it's "basically a love letter" to fans of the series. IGN praised the game for having "amazingly cool" design but complained about the lack of representation from Resident Evil 2 and 4 as well as the gameplay, which they felt was too slow; on the other hand, they called the presentation "pretty impressive" and stated that "there’s no denying the fun" they had with it. GameSpot praised the easy controls and the look and feel of the game, but criticized the music, stating that "it undermines the atmosphere," and that the "on-rails shooter gameplay can still feel restrictive. 1UP.com called it "a surprisingly meaty experience" and "an accessible, mostly satisfying shooter" and praised the depth and strategy offered by the gameplay, but complained about difficult headshots and stated that "it never really amounts to more than its concept"..
The Wii version of the game has sold over 1.4 million copies worldwide.
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