Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

 GameCube
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
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  1. GamePro
    80
    Only rabid third-installment fans and RE newbies need apply for this last escape.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    It's not a great looking game but that was never its strength. It's all about mood and it has it here in spades.
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  3. Game Informer
    78
    Worth owning if you're an RE freak or new to the series, but everyone else can rest easy knowing this isn't a must-have. [Apr 2003, p.89]
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  5. GameCube Europe
    73
    Plain and simple, if you played/own this game on any other system that it’s been on then don’t bother handing over your cash for this one, there is nothing new or different in it.
  6. Nintendojo
    71
    A solid port of the original PSX game, but that's part of the problem: It is a port with no enhancements and a hefty price tag to boot.
  7. TotalGames.net
    70
    The graphics have been polished up significantly from the original, but it still looks very ropey alongside Remake and Zero.
  8. Nintendo Power
    66
    Slightly gimmicky but still very entertaining. [Mar 2003, p.136]
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  9. GameSpy
    61
    Bundling both RE 2 and Nemesis would've been a very appealing package for new- and series-followers alike. Instead, you end up paying nearly full price for an old game.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    55
    RE3's high price and disappointing lack of extras mean I can't recommend it as anything more than a rental for those new to the series. [Mar 2003, p.128]
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  11. IGN
    50
    The gameplay design is still as brilliant as it ever was on the PSX, but the overall package is not even close to earning its sticker price.
  12. All Game Guide
    50
    Had Nemesis been packaged along with "Resident Evil 2," it would have been easy to recommend for both fans and collectors.
  13. GameSpot
    47
    An incredibly dated port, and the fact that it retails for as much as a game made within the last year is quite despicable.
  14. Eurogamer
    40
    In all seriousness, games should come clearly stickered with a 'Best Before' date to ward off unsuspecting punters. These are two zombie shooters that should never have been exhumed.
  15. G4 TV
    40
    No one will mistake the visuals of Resident Evil 3 for anything other than a GameCube port of a Dreamcast port of a PlayStation game. But considering the source material is over three years old, it could've been worse.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best GameCube Game of 2003
37
#37 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
19
#19 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 109
  3. Negative: 6 out of 109
  1. kl77
    Mar 15, 2011
    10
    i wanted to make a review of the good version original version of this game which is the ps1 version but well this is after mgs4 my favoritei wanted to make a review of the good version original version of this game which is the ps1 version but well this is after mgs4 my favorite game of all time everything here is perfect and unfortunately this was the last acceptable res game when they release 4 the series died… Full Review »
  2. pookie
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    RE3 feels similar to RE2. The majority of the game takes place in the midst of Raccoon City. Jill Valentine blasts zombies and runs throughRE3 feels similar to RE2. The majority of the game takes place in the midst of Raccoon City. Jill Valentine blasts zombies and runs through alleys whilst being chased by Nemesis. The story is lacking here, but is pretty straight forward. The game feels more actions packed, but it's essentially the same as RE1 and RE2. The game has more fun gimmicks. RE3 is challenging and the best looking Resident Evil on PSone. The gamecube version provides smoother backgrounds and models.… Full Review »
  3. REFR_MrTrent
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    Tout comme le deux, je le trouve un poil en dessous des épisodes 0, Rebirth et 7. Le jeu est littéralement porté par Nemesis, qui est leTout comme le deux, je le trouve un poil en dessous des épisodes 0, Rebirth et 7. Le jeu est littéralement porté par Nemesis, qui est le véritable stress du jeu (où va-t-il surgir ? quand ? comment ?). Bref, si je pouvais mettre un demi point, je lui mettrai 8,5 rien que pour Nemesis. ^^… Full Review »
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