Overview:
-Estimated trophy difficulty: 5/10 (Vote here!)
-Offline Trophies: 12
-Online Trophies: N/A
-Estimated Time To 100%: 30-35 hours
-Minimum Number Of Playthroughs Needed: 1
-Number Of Missable Trophies: None are missable, as there is a scenario select option
-Glitched Trophies: 0
-Does Difficulty Affect Trophies?: Yes, for the Master of Destruction trophy, Hard mode must be completed with all S ranks
-Do Cheat Codes Disable Trophies?: N/A
Important Links Used In The Guide:
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles HD Archive File Guide
NOTE: I've noticed upon playing this game that using the PlayStation Move results in the crosshairs being extremely shaky, making collecting Archive Files a headache and pulling off headshots near impossible. I'm unsure if this occurs to all, but when going for an S rank, I strongly recommend using the normal PlayStation controller. The crosshairs remain steady and auto-aim is on, meaning when close to an enemy, the crosshairs will automatically aim for the head.
Introduction:
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles and its sister game, Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles, are two on-rails shooters originally exclusives for the Wii. If you’re new to the series, what you’ll be seeing in this game are condensed (and sometimes tweaked) versions of three older Resident Evil games, and a brand new story to the series. Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles HD holds the summarised versions of Resident Evil Æ, the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and a brand new story including Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine’s feats in Russia, related to Umbrella’s demise.
About the trophies. They’re relatively easy, as well over half are story-related. There are some weird requirements for some trophies, but keep at it. Being on-rails, obviously the game is strictly linear, meaning it’s pretty hard to miss the Archives and such.
I - Complete the game for the first time (Optional: Collect all Archive files)
Run through the game and enjoy it. There are four overall scenarios, three of which are based on elder games from the franchise; the Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and the Russia scenario with Chris and Jill set in 2003. Each scenario holds two trophies you will unlock naturally, as they are story-related. If you wish to save yourself practically another playthrough, you could collect all the Archive files and 'item files' here, if you are willing to have a guide at your side for the duration of your first playthrough. This is entirely optional, but if you wish to do so, read the next step before you begin. If not, play through the game like normal and when you finish the fourth and final scenario, move onto the next step. Also, make sure to finish all side-scenarios as well in this step, just to make sure you get all story-related trophies. Further information is provided in their respective trophies.
Trophies unlocked:
Man in ‘cuffs
Thirsty For Blood
Farewell to a Friend
Tyrant Disposal
Big Guy Wants To Play
The Fruits of Ambition
Taking One for the Team
The Final Curtain
II - Collect all the Archives
The archives are basically files scattered around the Resident Evil chapters. They contain paragraphs of story-related information, and for those of us who are enthusiasts of knowing everything in a game’s storyline, they’re good reads. There are quite a few to collect in each scenario, and require you to destroy an object. An Umbrella sign will appear after doing so, and by clicking the cursor, you attain the file. You must also collect the 'item files'. Not much is required aside from earning an S rank in the difficulties. To earn all 'item files' in a level in one go, finish the level on Hard Mode with a S rank. This will unlock all 'item files' for the level from all difficulties. You'll need to do this in the fourth step anyway.
If you did this in your first step like suggested, you can skip this and move onto the third step. If not, start up the chapters and collect the Archive files. Once this step is over, you’ve earned yourself a trophy and can move onto the third step.
Trophies unlocked:
Love Those Weapons
Archive Collector
III - Clear the Special Stage
The Secret Stage is a bonus level you will unlock after complete the game once. It is just a level where you must survive 10 waves of zombies without being hit. If you are hit even once, you’ll be brought back to the beginning. It can get tedious, but isn’t all that rough when you focus. Once you complete the stage, you will unlock Zombie Smack Down!. Check out the respective trophy for tips on how to clear the Special Stage, as well as more general information. Finish the Stage to quickly nab this trophy.
Trophies unlocked:
Zombie Smack Down!
IV - Getting the Infinite Anti-Tank Gun
To get infinite ammo in the required weapon for this trophy - the Anti-Tank Gun - you must complete all chapters and subchapters on Hard mode with an S rank. This can be tough, as a few simple screw-ups can result in an disappointing A rank.
But don’t worry, the requirements for actually getting an S rank aren't impossibly hard. In fact, your S rank runs have very basic requests, which will all be explained in the final trophy you shall require, Master of Destruction.
Trophies unlocked:
Master of Destruction
V - Clean Up (if necessary)
Missed a trophy? Feel free to get it now. Very soon you'll have your 100% to add to your library.
Conclusion:
Once again, as expected, Capcom do not include a Platinum in their HD remake. Nonetheless, this addictive game has a nice set of trophies and the game is worth the purchase both for people who want to relive the action and those who have never played the game, or on that note, any game in the franchise.
[PS3T Would Like to Thank MsFuruba for this Road Map]