RESIDENT EVIL - THE DARKSIDE CHRONICLES is a light gun action game for the Nintendo Wii console. The story relives some of the classic moments from earlier games in the series from a new perspective. The game was classified '15' for containing strong bloody violence.

At '15' the BBFC's Guidelines state that 'violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable'. RESIDENT EVIL - THE DARKSIDE CHRONICLES is firmly placed in the horror genre with a variety of fantastical enemies - including zombies, mutated spiders and other genetic abominations - all intent on killing the heroes. There is frequent sight of blood as the creatures are shot, and on occasion the opportunity to blow a zombie's head off with gunfire if the player is able to time his or her shot correctly. However, the representation of spurting blood is quite cartoon-like in appearance and the high speed at which the game is played limits the ability to dwell on the infliction of injury to the various enemies. Shooting bodies after death results in small puffs of blood rather than any more visceral effect such as dismemberment.

Throughout the game some realistic weapons are used such as machine guns, shotguns and pistols as well as a knife for melee attacks, but there are also more extravagant weapons available such as rocket launchers, an electricity gun and so on.

The game also contains occasional use of language such as 'bitch' and 'bastard'.

Resident Evil - The Darkside Chronicles

Resident Evil - The Darkside Chronicles