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# Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection Walkthrough: Where to Start
- URL: https://idleweekend.net/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection-walkthrough/
- Published: 2026-10-11T20:48:46.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-13T23:49:08.000Z
- Description: The Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection is a rail shooter built from two earlier Wii games. This overview shows how to approach its stages without spoiling them.
- Author: Alex Morgan
- Tags: Resident Evil, rail shooter, walkthrough, HD collection, #gce-97951f55

This Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection walkthrough starts with what the collection is and how to approach it. In short, it is a PlayStation 3 release that ports two campaigns from the series into one package: Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. [\[1\]](https://residentevil.fandom.com/wiki/BIOHAZARD%5FCHRONICLES%5FHD%5FSELECTION%5FScenario%5FCapture%5FGuide?ref=idleweekend.net) You can use this page as a map before you play rather than a list of answers. You may also find this useful: [Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection Platforms](https://idleweekend.net/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection-platforms/).

The collection first released on June 26, 2012, on PlayStation 3, and was developed by Cavia. [\[2\]](https://www.ign.com/games/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection/videos?ref=idleweekend.net) Knowing its release history gives you a sense of where it fits in the series' shooter spin-offs.

This overview stays spoiler-light. It focuses on approach: how to handle each stage, what to prioritize, and where to conserve ammo. You will not find stage-by-stage answers here, so you can plan your sessions without giving away the story.

## Which games are in the collection?

The collection is two rail-shooter campaigns, and knowing which story each one tells helps you decide where to start. Play The [Umbrella Chronicles](https://idleweekend.net/resident-evil-umbrella-chronicles-walkthrough/) if you want the Umbrella storyline, and The Darkside Chronicles if you want Resident Evil 2 or Code Veronica.

### Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles

Umbrella Chronicles first came out on the Wii [\[3\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/wii/933020-resident-evil-the-umbrella-chronicles/faqs/51132?ref=idleweekend.net). The HD version in this collection is a PlayStation 3 port of that game [\[1\]](https://residentevil.fandom.com/wiki/BIOHAZARD%5FCHRONICLES%5FHD%5FSELECTION%5FScenario%5FCapture%5FGuide?ref=idleweekend.net), so it brings the original campaign to PS3.

Think of this campaign as the one that sets the scene. If you're new to the series, playing it first means you meet the Umbrella story before you reach the Darkside stages. Its events are the ones you'll be there for, so the story makes more sense in order.

### Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

The Darkside Chronicles retells Resident Evil 2 and Code Veronica as separate on-rails stages. Each story comes in its own chunks rather than one continuous plot. Related reading: [Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles Walkthrough](https://idleweekend.net/resident-evil-darkside-chronicles-walkthrough/).

If one of those two games is why you bought the collection, this campaign puts them front and center. Each stage stands on its own, so you can stop after one and pick up the next session without losing the thread. A typical session might be one Resident Evil 2 stage, with no story carrying over into the next.

### How to prioritize

Once you know which story you're chasing, you can decide where to spend your time. Say you care most about Code Veronica. You might focus on those stages and move more briskly through the rest, instead of replaying everything in order.

Knowing the split also keeps the plot from feeling scattered. The two campaigns don't share one storyline, so jumping back and forth without a plan can make things hard to follow. Pick one campaign, play it through, and then move to the other when you're ready.

![Several video game cases are lined up on a wooden shelf, their spines facing out in a cozy living room corner.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=video%20game%20cases%20on%20a%20shelf&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4)

## How long does the collection take to finish?

That is the number to plan around if you want to know how many evenings the whole thing will take.

That 25-hour figure covers the main story only. If you plan to chase extras or go back for a better result on tougher fights, add your own time on top of the estimate.

The best way to fit 25 hours into a busy schedule is to split the campaigns into short sessions. Each stage works as a self-contained unit, so you can play one stage on a weeknight and stop at a clean point. Pick up with the next stage the following time.

For example, you might play through one stage on Monday, a second on Thursday, and save a longer session for a stage with a boss fight. Stopping between stages means you never have to restart a fight halfway through a session.

If you play this way, the main story will feel like a series of small wins rather than one long push. Track how many stages you have left so you know how close you are to the end.

![A round wall clock hangs above a desk with a game controller resting on it, showing late evening hours in a dim room.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=wall%20clock%20above%20gaming%20desk%20at%20night&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4)

## How should you approach each stage?

Read each stage's objectives on screen before you start shooting. The game moves you forward whether you are ready or not, so a few seconds of reading at the start can keep you from spending ammo on the wrong targets. Treat the objectives as your plan for the stage, not as background text.

Think of the objectives as a short checklist you can scan in the moment. If a stage asks you to reach a point, protect something, or hit specific targets, you know which enemies can wait and which need attention now. Players who skip this step often use their best ammo on whatever appears first.

### Prioritize the threats that hurt most

Once the stage is moving, shoot the enemies that threaten you most first. An enemy closing in on you is a bigger problem than one far off in the background, so deal with the close and fast ones before the slow ones. Glance at the edges of the screen too, so nothing surprises you from the side.

Don't spend effort on every target you can see. Each shot you save is a shot you can use later, and that matters most in the tougher parts of the campaign.

### Save ammo for the bosses

Boss encounters are where ammo and healing tend to run short, so treat them as the place to keep your reserves. If you use your strongest weapon on regular enemies early in a stage, you may find yourself short when the boss arrives. Take the shots you need to stay alive, and hold the rest.

A practical habit is to check your remaining ammo at the end of each wave. If you are low, slow down and focus on the threats you cannot avoid. That leaves you room to handle the boss without panicking.

### Replay stages for rank or extras only

Replay a stage when you want a better rank or an extra, not to fix basic mistakes. Replaying just to patch up a rough first run can cost more time than it saves. Instead, note what went wrong and apply that lesson in the next stage.

Save replays for the reasons that are worth the time: a higher rank, a bonus, or a secret you missed. This keeps your sessions focused on fun instead of repeating the same stage over and over.

## Where do players tend to get stuck?

Most players get stuck in two places: boss fights, and stages that change pace partway through. In both cases, the fix is to stop spending your resources on everything you see.

### Boss encounters

Bosses are where ammo and healing run short if you spend too freely. Early in a stage, it is tempting to clear every enemy with your strongest weapon, but that can leave you with nothing when the boss arrives.

Think of your ammo as a budget. If you reach a boss with a full load of your best weapon and a couple of healing items, you can afford a mistake. If you arrive with half your ammo gone, one rough stretch can end your run.

Save your strongest shots for the boss, and handle weaker enemies with the cheapest weapon you have. Use healing only when your health is actually low, not as soon as you take a hit.

### Stages that switch pace

Some stages move between waves of enemies and fixed targets, and each one needs a different rhythm. Waves reward quick reactions and steady fire at the nearest threat. Fixed targets reward slow, careful aiming.

If you treat a target section like a wave, you waste shots on misses. If you treat a wave like a target section, enemies reach you before you react. When the screen shows waves, fire at the closest threat first. When it shifts to fixed targets, slow down, pick the most dangerous one, and fire once at each.

### Where to go for exact answers

This overview covers the general approach, not the exact moves. For boss routes and weapon choices, use a stage-by-stage walkthrough. The GameFAQs listing for The Umbrella Chronicles on the Wii is a guide and walkthrough by Berserker, so check which version you are reading about before you follow it [\[3\]](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/wii/933020-resident-evil-the-umbrella-chronicles/faqs/51132?ref=idleweekend.net).

## Where should you start playing?

Start with the campaign you know best. If Resident Evil 2 or Code Veronica is your favorite, begin with the stages that follow that story. If the Umbrella storyline is more familiar, start there. Play one stage per session and stop when it ends. That keeps the rail shooting fresh and makes it easy to pick up where you left off next time.

Before you buy, confirm the platform and the current price on the official store page. Prices and availability change, so a figure from an older article may no longer apply. Checking takes a minute and keeps you from paying for the wrong version.

## Sources

1. [BIOHAZARD CHRONICLES HD SELECTION Scenario ...](https://residentevil.fandom.com/wiki/BIOHAZARD%5FCHRONICLES%5FHD%5FSELECTION%5FScenario%5FCapture%5FGuide?ref=idleweekend.net)
2. [Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection \[Videos\]](https://www.ign.com/games/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection/videos?ref=idleweekend.net)
3. [Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles - Guide ... - GameFAQs](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/wii/933020-resident-evil-the-umbrella-chronicles/faqs/51132?ref=idleweekend.net)