Resident Evil 3
RE3, Resident Evil 3 Remake, Biohazard RE:3
Release Date: April 3, 2020
Action, TPP, survival horror, zombie, remasters/remakes, action adventure, Game Pass, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
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Steam
Remake of the third installment of the best-selling series of survival horrors titled Resident Evil. Resident Evil 3 was developed by Capcom, which is responsible for the development of the cycle.
Last Update: April 3, 2020
Resident Evil 3 Guide
Secrets, puzzles and walkthrough - the Resident Evil 3 Remake guide is all about this third-person action PS4, Xone and PC game.
Videos and Screens
[1:18] Resident Evil 3 Nintendo Switch trailer
[0:29] Resident Evil 3 launch trailer
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 184 Critic Reviews.
Game Rant: 3.5 / 5 by Dalton Cooper
The Resident Evil 3 remake is a great game while it lasts, though some fans may be disappointed by its short length and lack of scares.
VideoGamer: 8 / 10
Resident Evil 3 is a play for our imagination as much as our memory. It understands that the fear we felt long ago didn't fade; it took root in our brains and mutated into myth. And this is what it might look like.
VG247: 3 / 5 by Kirk McKeand
It’s still worth playing, but Resident Evil 3 Remake is a step backwards for Capcom, coming off the back of one of the best games of last year. It’s gorgeous to look at, the jump scares will get you, and it’s like stepping into a comfy pair of slippers. But even though your feet are cosy, it never feels like home.
The main pros of the game
- Graphics and Atmosphere: Many users praised the game's visuals, noting that the graphics are top-notch and create an immersive atmosphere.
- Gameplay Mechanics: The dodge mechanic was highlighted as a fun addition that adds excitement to gameplay, making encounters feel more dynamic.
- Action-Packed: The game is described as action-oriented, with intense chase sequences featuring Nemesis and a focus on combat.
- Character Design: Players appreciated the character designs, particularly Jill and Carlos, noting that they look great and are well-animated.
- Replayability: Some users found the game enjoyable enough to replay, especially with the added challenge modes and unlockable content.
The main cons of the game
- Short Length: A significant number of reviews mentioned that the game is too short, with many completing it in around 4-6 hours, leading to a feeling of it being more like an extended DLC than a full game.
- Cut Content: Long-time fans of the series expressed disappointment over the removal of content from the original game, such as iconic locations and character interactions.
- Less Horror and Exploration: Users noted that the remake lacks the slower pacing, exploration, and puzzle-solving elements that characterized the original, making it feel more linear and less like a survival horror game.
- Boss Fights: Some players found the boss fights, particularly against Nemesis, to be frustrating and less engaging, with complaints about them feeling like bullet sponges rather than challenging encounters.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Exploration and Puzzles: Many players missed the depth of exploration and the variety of puzzles that were present in the original RE3, feeling that the remake focused too heavily on action.
- Content from the Original: Specific elements such as the Clock Tower section and various character interactions were noted as missing, leading to a less rich narrative experience.
- Mercenaries Mode and Extra Costumes: Long-time fans were disappointed by the absence of modes like Mercenaries and the lack of unlockable costumes that were part of the original game.
- Replay Value: Several reviews indicated that the game lacks meaningful replay value, as the linear structure and lack of significant choices diminish the incentive to play through multiple times.
Summary
- In summary, while Resident Evil 3 has its strengths in graphics and action-oriented gameplay, it falls short in terms of length, content, and the classic survival horror experience that fans of the original may have been hoping for.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1361 votes. 430 players anticipated the game.
Resident Evil 3 Description
Resident Evil 3 is a comprehensive remake of the iconic 1999 survival horror game Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, released on PlayStation (and successively released on other platforms in the following years). The development and publishing of the game was taken care of by the Japanese company Capcom, the owner of the franchise.
Plot
The action of Resident Evil 3 takes place at the same time as the events of Resident Evil 2, and therefore several months after the end of the first part of the series. The game's protagonist is Jill Valentine, a former officer of the elite S.T.A.R.S. unit. She finds herself in the midst of a zombie apocalypse caused in Raccoon City by the G-virus that got out of the laboratories of the sinister Umbrella corporation, infecting almost all of the city's inhabitants. The girl must be on her guard, because apart from hordes of living corpses, the members of the military unit Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service, officially sent to rescue civilians, are hot on her heels. She is also followed by a terrifying mutant called Nemesis, a new version of the Bio Organic Weapon, represented by the powerful Tyrant in the second part of the series. Fortunately, Jill is not alone and can count on the help of the mercenary Carlos Oliveira, who is the second playable character in the game.
Mechanics
Similarly to the remake of the second part, in Resident Evil 3 we observe the action from TPP, from the camera located over the right shoulder of the character. During the game we travel through the zombie-infested city and complete subsequnet mission objectives while collecting valuable supplies and notes that are a source of information about the situation in the city, as well as eliminating hosts of enemies. In addition, the game has us solve environmental puzzles.
The devs prepared melee weapons and firearms (guns and shotguns) for us to use. As ammunition is a scarce commodity here, it is worthwhile to exercise restraint in the use of the latter - sometimes it is better to simply escape than to use up our stocks of bullets. This tactic works best when confronted with Nemesis. The mutant repeats the word "Staaaaaars" like a mantra and seems to be indestructible. Additionally, he seems to be more intelligent than his predecessor - he can not only appear out of nowhere (most often in least expected moments), but also use weapons (and his favorite "toy" is a rocket launcher).
Game modes
In a ddition to a single-player campaign, Resident Evil 3 is accompanied by a multiplayer game titled Resident Evil: Resistance. A group of four players take on the role of survivors trying to escape from Umbrella Corporation's lab, the fifth one, as the Mastermind, has the task to prevent them from doing so at all costs.
Technical aspects
As a full-fledged remake, Resident Evil 3 boasts not only refreshed mechanics, but also completely new visuals. The devs used photogrammetry technology, thanks to which the visual sphere of the game presents high level of quality. Attention is drawn to both the very detailed surroundings and the detailed models of characters and their opponents. The soundtrack was also developed from scratch.
Last updated on June 3, 2020
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Game Series
Resident Evil Series
Resident Evil is a series of Japanese survival horror films published by the Capcom studio. Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara are mainly responsible for its creation. It had its beginning on March 22, 1996, with the release of the game Resident Evil (also known as Biohazard) for the PlayStation console. It was during its promotion that the term survival horror was coined. The prototype of the series is the game released in 1989 Sweet Home, based on the film of the same name. Fujiwara himself was responsible for it, and many elements, such as QTE sequences or inventory management, were transferred to the series. Biohazard. Since then, the series has grown steadily, gaining more game installments, as well as film, animated and comic book and book adaptations.
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Resident Evil 3 Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows April 3, 2020
PlayStation 5 June 14, 2022
Xbox Series X/S June 14, 2022
Switch November 16, 2022
PlayStation 4 April 3, 2020
Xbox One April 3, 2020
Resident Evil 3 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon RX 460 or better, 45 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 480 or better, 45 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
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