Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

 Dreamcast
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Hot Games
    90
    May not be as polished or pretty as "Code: Veronica," or as fast-paced and action-packed as "Dino Crisis 2," but it certainly has elements of both of those games in it.
  2. Daily Radar
    88
    While there's nothing included that will crack the Earth with its monumental importance, it's certainly nice to know that the same old, same old has been presented with a nice, new bow.
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  3. Games Radar
    88
    It may not look as scary as "Code Veronica," but you'll definitely need some extra loo roll.
  5. GameSpot
    83
    While other recently ported Capcom titles such as "Dino Crisis" are judged a little more harshly against today's standards, Resident Evil 3 Nemesis remains a very worthwhile game even though not much has been added to the translation.
  6. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    Along with the sharp graphics, RE3 features outstanding sound and music.
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  7. Game Fan
    80
    Great stocking stuffers and even (a) cheap gift exchange purchase.
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  8. IGN
    80
    The slightly newer look, added options, and all the classic RE gameplay are enough for me to recommend this game to expert RE players -- and those that have never played the PS version should really give this game a shot.
  9. Planet Dreamcast
    80
    It delivers everything which made the original Resident Evil so fantastic but on a bigger and grander scale. At a budget price, it's difficult to go wrong with this unless you already own it on PSX.
  10. GamerWeb Sega
    80
    Get off your butt and go buy it -- there are ghoul heads out there in desperate need of 12-gauge amputation...
  11. GamePro
    80
    The game packs a punch, but the less-than-stellar visuals diminish the impact.
  12. DC Swirl
    70
    As a first time player of Resident Evil I found very little to dislike about the game, except for that I would like to have seen less puzzle and more action, and that's me being nitpicky.
  13. Happy Puppy
    65
    Sporting sharper, smoother graphics, and a few new odds and ends, fans of the RE series who haven't tromped through the many PlayStation iterations will appreciate this conversion.
  14. Game Revolution
    50
    I got a plate of old brains, stale brains, brains that had been stuffed in Tupperware, stored in the fridge and briefly reheated in the microwave.

Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#2 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#8 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 312 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 280 out of 312
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 312
  3. Negative: 12 out of 312
  1. tekneek344
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    For a side game meant to hold fans over while the series moved on to the next generation of consoles with RE:Code Veronica, RE3 is a strongFor a side game meant to hold fans over while the series moved on to the next generation of consoles with RE:Code Veronica, RE3 is a strong contender for best overall game in the franchise. The ability to quick turn, toggle while targeting, and mix gunpowder were welcome additions. Back to back playthroughs are rarely ever the same as solutions to puzzles and pop-up scare locations change, and player decisions influence the way the plot unfolds. RE3 closes out the Raccoon City chapter of the series with S.T.A.R.S officer Jill Valentine's final attempt to escape the giant graveyard, evading zombies, mutants, Umbrella mercs, and a powerful new Bioweapon; Nemesis. Like Mr. X before him, this nemesis will stop at nothing to locate and terminate you, and is far more equipped to do so. As if having the hunting prowess of Predator, the speed of a Jamaican sprinter, the bulk of an NFL linebacker, and the face of Sam Cassell weren't scary enough, they had the audacity to give this guy a rocket launcher!!… Full Review »
  2. Rater77777
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Great game. Very underrated. If any one gives it a bad review, their lying. In the Top 3 of RE games.
  3. TheoneTrueKing
    Nov 6, 2017
    8
    This game had a very cool enemy. The flee or fight mechanic was cool, but it was too action packed for the survival horror franchise. The newThis game had a very cool enemy. The flee or fight mechanic was cool, but it was too action packed for the survival horror franchise. The new characters were well made and interesting. This game is still one of the best.… Full Review »
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