Darkside Chronicles Official Thread

[TheBatMan]

What was the link between the Ashford and Birkin families that was spoken of in the Talking Evil blog?

[Guest]

Game's got a horrible translation that introduces several plotholes.

The Wesker mistakes, for example, were made-up by translator James Wilson. He claims that Wesker became a candidate as the manager of the "Umbrella Management Training Facility", while the Japanese version says he was a candidate as an executive at the company. Or another passage, basically two completely different meanings:

Japanese version:
He escaped the laboratory taking advantage of the chaos caused by the B.O.W.s running wild.

English version:
It was thought that Wesker was killed by the Tyrant, but before he died, he injected himself with the T-Virus.

How that slipped past the translation coordinator is beyond me.

What was the link between the Ashford and Birkin families that was spoken of in the Talking Evil blog?

That was from the CAPCOM Europe Q&A with Kawata and didn't mean a link of the two families but rather the ties of the family members (Annette and Sherry, Alexia and Alfred).

[Archelon]

What was the link between the Ashford and Birkin families that was spoken of in the Talking Evil blog?

There is none. Other than the fact that they're extremely dysfunctional.

Also, just an update regarding the audio files. They apparently can only be found on Hard mode. I just found one of them in the CV scenario, and it was in an object that didn't have an Umbrella symbol on Normal. Now that I think about it, the same goes for the one in Operation: Javier.

[PracticalAl]

There is none. Other than the fact that they're extremely dysfunctional.

Also, just an update regarding the audio files. They apparently can only be found on Hard mode. I just found one of them in the CV scenario, and it was in an object that didn't have an Umbrella symbol on Normal. Now that I think about it, the same goes for the one in Operation: Javier.

Congrats! W-What is it? * u*

[News Bot]

Game's got a horrible translation that introduces several plotholes. The Japanese script, as always, is just fine.

The Wesker mistakes, for example, were made-up by translator James Wilson. He claims that Wesker became a candidate as the manager of the "Umbrella Management Training Facility", while the Japanese version says he was a candidate as an executive at the company. Or another passage, basically two completely different meanings:

Japanese version:
He escaped the laboratory taking advantage of the chaos caused by the B.O.W.s running wild.

English version:
It was thought that Wesker was killed by the Tyrant, but before he died, he injected himself with the T-Virus.

How that slipped past the translation coordinator is beyond me.


That was from the CAPCOM Europe Q&A with Kawata and didn't mean a link of the two families but rather the ties of the family members (Annette and Sherry, Alexia and Alfred).

Keep us informed of any mis-translations you find!

[thane]

anyone have/knows a guide about the charecter/enemy unlock?..i got ZERO charecters unlock in cv scenario and i break almost anything i found..played on normal. also i dont have ANY boss in cvx..

[Guest]

Another mistake: "Ingrid Hannah" is just called "Hannah" in the Japanese version and is voiced by Stephanie Sheh. She does sound very similar to the uncredited Hunnigan actress in biohazard 4 (albeit completely different from the biohazard DEGENERATION voice talent), but I don't think they're the same person. After all, they didn't have a problem to address her with her name in the movie, either.

[i]Japanese version:[/i]

Hannah: This is the first time with you, Krauser. I am Hannah, your supporter this time.
Krauser: Is it okay to tell me your name?


[i]English version:[/i]

Hannah: I don't believe we've met before, Jack. I'm Ingrid Hannah. I'll be your support for this mission. It's nice to make your acquaintance.
Krauser: Are you sure it's OK to be using our names?

Also, an Ashford spoiler:
Spoiler:

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The voice files contain two monologues by Alfred assuming both his own role and his sister's, wishing a girl named Tanya a happy thirteenth birthday for the fifteenth time. Alfred refused to accept the reality of his sister entering the cold sleep by making up a story about this girl who was identical to Alexia and could thus be used as a test subject, being locked up in the cryogenic capsule by Alexia.

[Archelon]

Congrats! W-What is it? * u*

It's just the music box tune.

[PracticalAl]

Also, an Ashford spoiler:
Spoiler:

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The voice files contain two monologues by Alfred assuming both his own role and his sister's, wishing a girl named Tanya a happy thirteenth birthday for the fifteenth time. Alfred refused to accept the reality of his sister entering the cold sleep by making up a story about this girl who was identical to Alexia and could thus be used as a test subject, being locked up in the cryogenic capsule by Alexia.

Whoa.. That is really interesting! Thanks!
You wouldn't happen to remember where exactly you found them?

[Archelon]

I'm curious to know how you have access to the original Japanese text. I thought the game wasn't released in Japan until January?

[TheFinalEvil]

I found a darkside chronicles live feed :O. They are at the final chapter of the CV level!

http://www.justin.tv/kawaii_catgirl

[DarkMemories]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but...I think I actually prefer the "bad" ending. It's much more emotional and IMO suits the tone of the game more.

Anybody else feel the same?

[Archelon]

This effing game.

I'm missing:

-2 characters in Operation: Javier
-2 characters in Memory of a Lost City
-3 characters in Game of Oblivion
-1 enemy in Operation Javier
-7 enemies in Memory of a Lost City
-4 enemies in Game of Oblivion
-3 text files in Operation Javier
-1 text file in Game of Oblivion
-3 audio files in Operation Javier (though I just started playing it on Hard)
-1 audio file in Game of Oblivion

Don't even get me started on the items. I'm fairly certain you only unlock those by getting S ranks on the chapters.

One of the files in Game of Oblivion is...

Spoiler:

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Just what Wesker etched into the wall with his knife. Seriously.

[Bianca]

There are no files detailing Sherry post-RE2. All of the text files from the RE2 section are taken almost directly from the original game. The three audio files are of Sherry and Annette talking over the phone, but they only go up to Sherry getting to the police station.

Damn. That really breaks my heart. I'm so disappointed. Well, I'm looking forward to the Annette and Sherry audio files, but I really wanted a more detailed file about Sherry. Sigh!

Need to shoot moar crap.

I haven't beaten it yet either, and I keep getting killed at the same place you do.

Yeah, it's surprisingly hard, although I've really only attempted a couple of times. Last time, I died in Kendo's gunshop, and I'm fairly certain that's where the mini-game almost ends, so it shouldn't be that difficult to eventually beat it. I have a feeling, though, that like the "Secret Stage" in Umbrella Chronicles, beating it gives you no reward. :[

One of the files in Game of Oblivion is...
Spoiler:

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Just what Wesker etched into the wall with his knife. Seriously.

Pfft yeah. I don't know why they bothered with that one. As though it wasn't obvious enough in the cut-scene.

[Guest]

Lyrics time!

Sleep my love as the trees above protect you from the dark
A great river will watch you as you dream until dawn
Sleep my love close your eyes and when you awaken
the new day will bring to you a bright new world

Sleep my love as the birds above do rest their weary wings
Let the rain play a gentle song to help your dreams sing
Sleep my love close your eyes and when you awaken
the new day will bring to you a bright new world

Ever so gently hear my voice
Ever so softly feel my touch
Always so gently I watch
So go to sleep my love

Symphonic backing makes this an even more beautiful song.