This is going to be the first of many Darkside Chronicles news pieces, so I thought I’d start by just giving out those few basic details the majority of us will know but take into account that newer Resident Evil fans are emerging every day, and so, give us a minute or two of your time to fill them in.
Darkside Chronicles is a “re-imagining” of the PSX version of Resident Evil 2. Players will once again take control of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they work together to escape the zombie infested city. However, similar to the Silent Hill remake that was recently released, gamers can expect to see plenty of changes to the story that should take fans of the original Resident Evil 2 by surprise.
From what we know so far the game so far – Darkside Chronicles is going to be divided into three main segments:
The Return to Raccoon City
the first being a fan favourite, the outbreak in Raccoon City. Although, unlike the original RE2, Leon and Claire will not be separated at the beginning and will likely be meeting up with important characters such as Ada Wong and Sherry Birkin together. That also means they will be jointly facing this nightmare together, fighting the hordes of zombies as a team.
Mission in South America
A whole new “re-imagined” story has been announced and that will see Leon travel to South America. Rumours are rife that this will serve as an introduction for the entry of Resident Evil 4 fan favourite, Jack Krauser.
A Brief Stop in Rockfort Island
Lastly, fans of Resident Evil: Code Veronica will be pleased to learn that the final third of the game will have you returning to Rockfort Island. Claire Redfield and of course Steve Burnside – with his trademark gold lugers – will take a starring role for this section. We’re optimistic that Chris Redfield will also be playable too.
