Resident Evil The Umbrella Chronicles is a rail shooter released for the Nintendo Wii in 2007. Capcom published the game with development support from Cavia, the studio behind several light gun titles. The game retells key events from Resident Evil Zero, the original Resident Evil, and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis, while also adding a brand new storyline that follows Wesker and Chris into the final fall of the Umbrella Corporation. Players hold the Wii Remote like a gun and aim at the screen to shoot zombies, lickers, hunters, and other bio organic threats. The camera moves on a fixed path through each stage, so the player focuses fully on aiming, shooting, and dodging attacks. Quick time events trigger during boss fights and scripted moments, asking players to swing the Nunchuk or press buttons fast. The mix of horror atmosphere, classic Resident Evil locations, and on rails action gives fans a fresh way to revisit the early years of the series.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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4.4 GB · Wii ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | Wii ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Horror |
| File Size | 4.4 GB |
| Release Year | 2007 |
| Developer | Cavia |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Resident Evil The Umbrella Chronicles is a rail shooter released for the Nintendo Wii in 2007. Capcom published the game with development support from Cavia, the studio behind several light gun titles. The game retells key events from Resident Evil Zero, the original Resident Evil, and Resident Evil 3 Nemesis, while also adding a brand new storyline that follows Wesker and Chris into the final fall of the Umbrella Corporation. Players hold the Wii Remote like a gun and aim at the screen to shoot zombies, lickers, hunters, and other bio organic threats. The camera moves on a fixed path through each stage, so the player focuses fully on aiming, shooting, and dodging attacks. Quick time events trigger during boss fights and scripted moments, asking players to swing the Nunchuk or press buttons fast. The mix of horror atmosphere, classic Resident Evil locations, and on rails action gives fans a fresh way to revisit the early years of the series.
The game ships with a two player cooperative mode that lets a friend join in at any time using a second Wii Remote. Both players share the same on screen action and work together to take down enemies, heal each other, and grab hidden items. Players earn stars after each chapter based on accuracy, time, and damage taken, which then open up new weapons and upgrades for the character roster. The arsenal grows from basic handguns to magnums, shotguns, grenade launchers, and submachine guns, with each weapon getting power, reload, and capacity upgrades over time. Stages cover the Arklay Mountains training facility, the Spencer Mansion, Raccoon City streets, and the final Umbrella Russian base, giving players a tour of the most famous moments in the franchise. Boss battles against Tyrants, the Nemesis, and giant mutated creatures push players to spot weak points and react quickly. The Umbrella Chronicles stands as one of the strongest rail shooters on the Wii and a love letter to long time Resident Evil fans.