Madworld’s sales do not change the outlook for Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles.
The news of Madworld’s disappointing first month sales made many fans and analysts question the viability of mature titles on the Wii. Capcom’s Masachika Kawata, producer of Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, does not see a bleak fate for the latest installment in the series.
"I personally have no fear (about sales of Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles), Resident Evil is a massive brand on a worldwide scale and you can't really compare it to MadWorld.”
To Capcom, the Resident Evil brand is an established one that has recognition amongst many casual gamers. Both Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition and Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, released in 2007, sold over a million copies worldwide.
Kawata concludes with the belief that Darkside Chronicles will reach casual players. "The Wii has a lot of casual gamers and we didn't want to leave anyone behind."