Resistance 3

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 6, 2011
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 690 Ratings

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  1. FellFerreira
    Oct 13, 2011
    7
    Resistance 3 é um bom game, excelentes momentos, graficos razoaveis e uma historia bem amarrada pelas cutscenes (cada vez mais raras em fps). Uma pena que no single player o fator replay é quase inexistente e o multiplayer é ridiculo. O 3D do game é um pouco ruim, mas nao compromete. Em um mes de blockbusters R3 fica na gaveta.
  2. Rienye
    Oct 12, 2011
    7
    I only started playing yesterday and so far it great. Not a great leap in FPS games but it seems pretty decent so far. If you played the first two resistance games, it will take you some time before you get used to not regenerating your health, and the AI is abit more amped so they don't just stand there and let you hit them. Im enjoying it so far, will update the review later
  3. LanDe2011
    Oct 10, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to admit im a fan of the series, loved the first 1. 2nd one was okay, but this was Great!!!. They nailed it on the spot with this one. Im glad the Weapon Wheel was brought back. even though the game was kinda short i still got a good experience from it. also at the After Capelli closed the wormhole from stopping the world from freezing and from keeping the Pure Chimera form entering through the wormhole. After capelli closed it there were still many chimera left on the planet. The chimera were dealt a blow but was not beaten. this leads speculation to a resistance 4 maybe?? but overall all great game.… Expand
  4. DIStroyinmasses
    Oct 10, 2011
    10
    One of the best FPS (and general) game experience ever! After playing R3 in 3D, all the hard earned cash I had spent on my new TV seemed completely worth it. I could talk for hours about how great R3 is but instead I will just urge you to play it! the only minor fault is that the amazing water effect from R2 has disappeared with a luck luster one :s.
  5. muzziklover
    Oct 10, 2011
    9
    Oh wow. An FPS game that is actually completely different from other FPS games today. Comparing with most shooters, it does not have regenerating health, you can carry a LOT of weapons and behind the grim atmostphere and story, there is a bit of silliness whenever fighting chimera. Just to point out, Resistance 3 is the first Resistance game I have played but the game did a good job ofOh wow. An FPS game that is actually completely different from other FPS games today. Comparing with most shooters, it does not have regenerating health, you can carry a LOT of weapons and behind the grim atmostphere and story, there is a bit of silliness whenever fighting chimera. Just to point out, Resistance 3 is the first Resistance game I have played but the game did a good job of briefing me the story from what happened in the first two game so I pretty much have no need of playing them really. From what I can tell, some alien virus has landed on earth and turned humans into alien mecha things. From my playthrough, on how the game tells the story seriously, it feels like a B movie of some sort. Moving on to the gameplay, it's like a throw back to Serious Sam and Doom with crazy weapons at your disposal and over the top gun fights with monsters and It has been a while since I had fun with a shooter. I really enjoyed this game and the multiplayer is fun too, with all those weapons I always assume that it would be.… Expand
  6. Syro
    Oct 8, 2011
    6
    Underwhelming for a franchise. Outdated in this day of filmic FPS games. Not the worst game of the year, but a fairly limp way to end the Trilogy. Graphics left much to the imagination.
  7. datruff
    Oct 5, 2011
    7
    I dont know what it was about the first title but neither of the followups could match them. I do admit this one is much better than the second one and that it is still fun as a FPS fan but dont expect to go to bed thinking about the next time your going to get to play. Graphics were average as well as the story. Epicness does not resonate within this game. I would recommend this gameI dont know what it was about the first title but neither of the followups could match them. I do admit this one is much better than the second one and that it is still fun as a FPS fan but dont expect to go to bed thinking about the next time your going to get to play. Graphics were average as well as the story. Epicness does not resonate within this game. I would recommend this game to FPS fans who dont have anything else on their list.… Expand
  8. shermanitis
    Oct 3, 2011
    10
    I don't care what anyone says. This is the best Resistance so far. The online is not a cluster **** like the previous games and they took out over powered weapons like the Wraith from R2. I'll admit, I do miss the co-op, but I still Love this game.
  9. Rynocirator
    Oct 3, 2011
    8
    I have only played the unique coop mode in r2 and r3, having said that I don't know whether the stories were ever good but what I do know is that resistance 3 is a great game...I have been a long ratchet and clank fan and when I learned you could level up your weapons by using them I fell in love. Resistance 3 is a thrill ride from start to finish and doesnt require you to play the first 2I have only played the unique coop mode in r2 and r3, having said that I don't know whether the stories were ever good but what I do know is that resistance 3 is a great game...I have been a long ratchet and clank fan and when I learned you could level up your weapons by using them I fell in love. Resistance 3 is a thrill ride from start to finish and doesnt require you to play the first 2 games to understand it (because I didn't play them like I had stated before.) On top of that all of the weapons are interesting, the story is dark and gritty (just how I like my shooters,) and the characters (while they don't go into a lot of detail about them) we're interesting and likable. The reasonably long campaign didnt feel like a burdon as my friend and I played for several hours and lost track of time. The only downside is that there are about 7 parts in the game where they toss you in pitch black with a very dim flashlight which makes it hard to find your way around even with the brightness turned all the way up. I have not tried the multiplayer but I do know the cool mode is gone but who knows, maybe they will release it as dlc with even more than before. All in all a good, fun ride.… Expand
  10. GUe1
    Oct 1, 2011
    10
    This is the best Resistance of the three yet for some reason it has the lowest meta-score. And then we have the haters ruining the user score of a really great game scoring it with 0 and 3 and hiding behind silly little arguments and let's not even talk about the fanboys, the main disease of this industry plagued by immature little kids.

    Fanboys are raging about the game not doing    This is the best Resistance of the three yet for some reason it has the lowest meta-score. And then we have the haters ruining the user score of a really great game scoring it with 0 and 3 and hiding behind silly little arguments and let's not even talk about the fanboys, the main disease of this industry plagued by immature little kids.

    Fanboys are raging about the game not doing anything outside the box but what about the weapon wheel and health system? Resistance 3 is probably the only FPS of this generation where you can carry more than 3 guns and it doesn't has the auto-regeneration health that Halo made so popular back in the day. The truth is that Resistance 3 packs a great story even thought the ending was a disappointment. The gameplay is oldchool (I bet most of you started playing the genre with Halo so I don't think you'll know what I mean by "oldschool") but feels new and it's responsive. Graphics are pretty good but the animations are a bit stiff. The multiplayer is no Call of Duty but can be enjoyable for quite a while.

    8/10    … Expand
  11. tylerkenobi
    Sep 27, 2011
    10
    i like it. it is even better than Resistance 2. It is the best part of the series!
  12. JK23
    Sep 26, 2011
    10
    wonderful game and the best in the series def a triple a title and one of the best shooter ive ever played has a great and heartfelt story the graphics are great the gunplay is wonderful and the guns are a blast online is awesome to jus a bit laggy but still def playable and a go to ps3 online game def a must buy if u own a ps3
  13. Denniro
    Sep 25, 2011
    10
    I am only few chapters into the single campaign and have played multiplayer up to level 20 but I am already very happy I gave one more chance to this franchise, because I was VERY disappointed with R2: i didn't like the graphics there and those "improvements" in multiplayer. In R3 all those nonsenses are gone. Just a simple advice: before buying this game ask yourself witch of the previousI am only few chapters into the single campaign and have played multiplayer up to level 20 but I am already very happy I gave one more chance to this franchise, because I was VERY disappointed with R2: i didn't like the graphics there and those "improvements" in multiplayer. In R3 all those nonsenses are gone. Just a simple advice: before buying this game ask yourself witch of the previous Resistance games You like best: if the first one - go and buy the R3 - it's your game! If You a fan of the R2 - rent the R3 for the beginning. I was a big fun of the RFOM, and I like what the Insomniac did in R3: The strongest aspects of SP are:
    1. Guns!
    2. Atmosphere: environment, music, lighting effects (a huge step from R2m that one was really plain and flat in lighting aspect). And now You really feel the dread and doom.. It's not a fun arcade anymore (R1 and R2 were), now it's a battle for surviving.. 3. Graphics - I don't understand why people are explaining about gfx.. I find it really great: as I already mentioned, lighting is great, special effects (smoke, particles, explosions, water) are nice to watch. And just look what the level od detail is! So many objects scattered around in devastating buildings and streets. Speaking about multiplayer it's fun to play - it reminds me the good times I was hooked to RFOM.. of course it's not perfect - everything has it's flaws...I do lack the fluidity and speed the RFOM had or the COD titles have. I mean the framerate is lower but You get used to it... Probably I played to much Black Ops - this title has a high framerate, but wait....COD graphics are crap, and the resolution is lower. Overall I would give SP 10 and MP 9. Overall 10. Great game. Thank, You Insomniac!
    P.S. Forgot to mention: can't get the motion controls to start working. Especially navigation controller.. But as soon as it doesn't really matter for me it has no impact on my score and I believe the will fix it with next patch.    … Expand
  14. rmdashrf
    Sep 25, 2011
    8
    Like its predecessors, R3 paints an absorbing and beautifully horrific world.

    I admit to being disappointed in the online component, after R2's delightful 8x coop and chaotic pvp. Not every game should be MAG with its 128v128, but R2 hit a good note in its medium-large matches.

    Now when is an FPS going to offer matchmaking with a serious effort at match balance?
  15. TomBcfc89
    Sep 23, 2011
    9
    First of all this game is the best in the series by an absolute country mile, the graphics are superb, its nice and colourful and so much nicer than the first two again. In cutscenes especially you can see the likeness to Killzone 3 in terms of graphical beauty. The gameplay is really smooth, its nice and easy to shoot and use the secondary fire of weapons (I love the Bullseye!) as well asFirst of all this game is the best in the series by an absolute country mile, the graphics are superb, its nice and colourful and so much nicer than the first two again. In cutscenes especially you can see the likeness to Killzone 3 in terms of graphical beauty. The gameplay is really smooth, its nice and easy to shoot and use the secondary fire of weapons (I love the Bullseye!) as well as moving about. The multiplayer is nice, takes quite a few bullets to kill someone which is annoying but the perks and killstreaks are cool and unique. Overall im extremely pleased with the 3rd Resistance and i hope they make a 4th! The story doesnt give an ending which makes you think 'oh thats it then' so i expect a 4th Resistance!… Expand
  16. Solitarius
    Sep 23, 2011
    10
    While it's not a perfect game, it's the most fun I've had playing a video game in a long time! That deserves a 10! Lots and lots of ememies, tons of action, varied environments, a storyline that moves things along, etc. Go get it!
  17. BGRadio
    Sep 23, 2011
    8
    The Resistance series may have found some real strengths with its third major entry. The gameplay here is very solid. Fighting Chimera during its near 10-hour campaign remains mostly fun with weapon upgrades and battlefield situations. Co-op and competitive features can keep the battles raging for weeks or months, depending on dedication and ownership of a pass. While the story follows aThe Resistance series may have found some real strengths with its third major entry. The gameplay here is very solid. Fighting Chimera during its near 10-hour campaign remains mostly fun with weapon upgrades and battlefield situations. Co-op and competitive features can keep the battles raging for weeks or months, depending on dedication and ownership of a pass. While the story follows a simple path from explosive start to lackluster ending, it manages to provide some engaging set pieces in-between. While the journey to New York can get rocky sometimes, Resistance 3 has enough going for it to make the planet worth fighting for.… Expand
  18. ThommyMac
    Sep 22, 2011
    8
    The 1st Resistance was a masterpiece on every level, particularly the supporting story and back stories. I was a little disappointed with the 2nd Resistance but it was still great. I was worried when I popped this baby in. Those worries were unfounded. Resistance got its groove back! I am not an huge fan of on-line play, so I have nothing to say, good or bad, about that angle. I popped itThe 1st Resistance was a masterpiece on every level, particularly the supporting story and back stories. I was a little disappointed with the 2nd Resistance but it was still great. I was worried when I popped this baby in. Those worries were unfounded. Resistance got its groove back! I am not an huge fan of on-line play, so I have nothing to say, good or bad, about that angle. I popped it in and played from start to finish. I am going to play co-op with a friend on the other side of the planet to test it's allegedly unique form of keeping players in sync. Even if that turns out to be a dud, I am still happy with the game.… Expand
  19. bobbyb43
    Sep 22, 2011
    1
    WOW, this game is just plain awful! What a steaming pile. This series has fallen off a long way. The story is a pathetic attempt. The graphic are dated. The game play is nothing but rip offs from a half dozen far better shooters. This thing is so full of bugs and unpolished that it's hard to even play the game at times. The multiplayer, yea if you can even call it that is unpolished andWOW, this game is just plain awful! What a steaming pile. This series has fallen off a long way. The story is a pathetic attempt. The graphic are dated. The game play is nothing but rip offs from a half dozen far better shooters. This thing is so full of bugs and unpolished that it's hard to even play the game at times. The multiplayer, yea if you can even call it that is unpolished and boring. You can't find anyone playing either. I imagine this is going to get worse with the release of Gears of War 3 followed by three other real shooters coming out soon. Insomniac is supposed to be coming out with a patch soon to fix the crippling bugs, but I won't be around to see it, this train wreck of a game is getting returned today. I think I'm done with Insomniac games, if this piece of garbage is the best they can come with.… Expand
  20. UnemployedGamer
    Sep 19, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Third Times A Charmsâ… Expand
  21. BrendanUng
    Sep 18, 2011
    9
    Resistance 3 is a beautiful game. The graphics are nice and pretty. The gameplay is the best and something that no other game can replicate. I was kinda worried of Joseph Capelli becoming the new protagonist of the series but after finishing the game. Joe does pull through, THANK GOD! The guns in this game is madness! Cooperative is a blast! Playing with a friend, killing a bunch ofResistance 3 is a beautiful game. The graphics are nice and pretty. The gameplay is the best and something that no other game can replicate. I was kinda worried of Joseph Capelli becoming the new protagonist of the series but after finishing the game. Joe does pull through, THANK GOD! The guns in this game is madness! Cooperative is a blast! Playing with a friend, killing a bunch of Chimera. Sounds awesome, right? Multiplayer is another amazing feature that give fans many good reasons to come back and play Resistance 3 for another 20-30 hours. But i was disappointed with how they ended the story (NO spoiler alerts). But the ending felt really weak and rushed. But the campaign is still amazing and is the best from the series. At the end of the day, I recommend Resistance 3 to all of the fans of the series or new comers. And anybody who wants to play an amazing first person shooter. So I give Resistance 3 a "9".… Expand
  22. awesome_eggy
    Sep 18, 2011
    10
    bargain bin with KZ3 next month.awful game.another flop from sony. how many is that? will this hit 900000 sales?lol. doubt it. everything about this game is just average.
  23. MoltingCrow
    Sep 18, 2011
    9
    Another great game from Insomniac. The story of Resistance 3 is pretty straight forward but its still great. The game play is better than ever with changes like the return of the weapon wheel and the ability to upgrade weapons. The graphics aren't the best the PS3 has to offer but they work great for the world the series represents. I'll admit it would have been nice if the campaign was aAnother great game from Insomniac. The story of Resistance 3 is pretty straight forward but its still great. The game play is better than ever with changes like the return of the weapon wheel and the ability to upgrade weapons. The graphics aren't the best the PS3 has to offer but they work great for the world the series represents. I'll admit it would have been nice if the campaign was a little longer and the ending is a little disappointing. But all complaints aside, nothing is going to stop me from recommending this game. I truly hope we get to see more Resistance games (For PS3, not Vita) in the future.… Expand
  24. BattleAxe
    Sep 17, 2011
    6
    Aside from Uncharted 3, my most anticipated game this year was Resistance 3, which is why I pre-ordered it. I can say that I absolutely loved the single player campaign, but once I had finished the game I decided to go play some Team Death Match. Well game after game all I experienced was lag and micro-stutter. To make matters worse, the game play feels flat, and has nowhere near the " funAside from Uncharted 3, my most anticipated game this year was Resistance 3, which is why I pre-ordered it. I can say that I absolutely loved the single player campaign, but once I had finished the game I decided to go play some Team Death Match. Well game after game all I experienced was lag and micro-stutter. To make matters worse, the game play feels flat, and has nowhere near the " fun factor" as Resistance 2 did. So I'm sitting there thinking that I could deal with a crappy multi-player game as long as the co-op is good.......so I go to play some co-op and guess what?....theres no matchmaking for co-op or even a server browser, so if none of your friends are playing the game, then you can't play co-op. For the life of me I can't understand why they would go from such a fun, smooth and accessible experience in Resistance 2, to a mess like this in Resistance 3. I'm incredibly disappointed with this game. Now since i really liked the single player campaign I gave this game a 6/10, but what they did to the multiplayer aspect of the game is inexcusable. I've seen some user reviews of people saying that Metacritic is being trolled by 360 fans, but the truth of the matter is that if you are a true fan of this series, then you should not be afraid to tell Insomniac about what your true feelings are towards this game. I was a massive fan of all Socom games on PS2, and this year Zipper released Socom 4 which was an abomination to the Socom series, and yet there were people trying to defend the game even though Zipper took everything out of the game that makes Socom unique to everything else out there. Get over it, Resistance fans got the shaft this time around.… Expand
  25. vibe_boy
    Sep 17, 2011
    8
    A very good game with great atmosphere and a lot of weapons to use in combat . The story is good but also very classic but it is a game to have if you have got a playstation move with a sharp shooter ! It's very fun to use all this weapons that way in the game !
  26. ONT77
    Sep 17, 2011
    9
    R3 includes the best bits of R1 and R2 plus an improved storyline. The action, gameplay and graphics are pretty much flawless. As I'm not into multiplayer I can't say anything about that part, but the single player campaign is some of the greatest fun I've had on my PS3 this year.
  27. gamejustice
    Sep 16, 2011
    7
    The first thing that will stand out in Resistance 3 is how remarkably short the game is compared to other games in the FPS genre. That's not inherently a bad thing, but a surprise since so many highly anticipated FPS tend to stretch the campaign for that grandeur atmosphere while playing the game. Personally I think concise campaigns do a better job than longer campaigns overall.The first thing that will stand out in Resistance 3 is how remarkably short the game is compared to other games in the FPS genre. That's not inherently a bad thing, but a surprise since so many highly anticipated FPS tend to stretch the campaign for that grandeur atmosphere while playing the game. Personally I think concise campaigns do a better job than longer campaigns overall. Furthermore, I feel the length of the campaign fitted well within the structure and style of the gameplay. It's a decent FPS experience. It has no innovation or creativity but it keeps up to the par with all the standards of a normal FPS experience. It's not a blockbuster ,but still competent enough to warrant a buy. The multiplayer mimics alot of Call of Duty gameplay, but maintains just enough difference to keep you interested. Whether the multiplayer will sustain players like COW is yet to be determined. Like I said its a decent shooter without any innovation.… Expand
  28. Ginnungagap
    Sep 16, 2011
    6
    Wow, what can I say? As a big Resistance fan I feel like I got shafted with R3. First of all it's extremely short, it took me about 5 hours to complete if that. I got it yesterday, played a bit, then play for a bit more today and I'm done. I don't care much about mulitplayer although I used to play it in R2, it's sad to see the scale reduced and the wow dungeon style co-op removed though.Wow, what can I say? As a big Resistance fan I feel like I got shafted with R3. First of all it's extremely short, it took me about 5 hours to complete if that. I got it yesterday, played a bit, then play for a bit more today and I'm done. I don't care much about mulitplayer although I used to play it in R2, it's sad to see the scale reduced and the wow dungeon style co-op removed though. The graphics are nice although the colours are stupidly dark and the texture contrast makes the game hard to read, the designs are neat and tidy and the feeling of fighnting in a lost war is still overwhelming. As far as the action goes, it seems to me like all the truly epic moments are only there for you to watch and happen as a part of scenery again in contrast to R2, I'm really sad to see the series I love so much in this state. As it is R3 is more of a PSN or Platinum material... Let me put it this way I was expecting competition to Uncharted 3 in FPS form, I got... hmmmm It's a bit like Project Snowblind vs the original Deus Ex. Now one last remark, as far as I rember from various interviews most of these changes have been made to accomodate R1 fans who didn't like R2, but I don't see too many of those anymore. Goes to show devs should focus on designing not on listening to whinging kids on the internet. R3 sadly became the proof of why games shouldn't be designed for the lowest common denominator in gamer populace.… Expand
  29. Arend94
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    This game is really good. Insomniac improved the game on al points. Story is better told, the atmosphere is extremely well done, the shooting action feels better, multiplayer is better, graphics and audio is really good. Overall, love this game!
  30. Nilotec
    Sep 15, 2011
    4
    It's not often that I feel the need to write a review about a game but I did this time because my expectations were so high for Insomniac on the handling of this and it ended up falling FAR below my expectations. The campaign side of the game is solid but not particularly innovating. If the game were that alone I would rate this a solid 7 and maybe even an 8... but throw in the completeIt's not often that I feel the need to write a review about a game but I did this time because my expectations were so high for Insomniac on the handling of this and it ended up falling FAR below my expectations. The campaign side of the game is solid but not particularly innovating. If the game were that alone I would rate this a solid 7 and maybe even an 8... but throw in the complete mess of multiplayer and I can't help but rate that portion as a 1 or even a big fat ZERO. As sad as it may be in the FPS world today multiplayer is the big determining factor for replayability but this just seemed like 2 steps back from R2. If you feel like you can just jump right in and play the multiplayer you are in for a shock. Get ready to see beautiful scenery and bright flashes of light, color, and skills that can blow your mind and probably confuse you until you can create your custom load out with the video demos of what each thing does. Insomniac couldn't be bothered to print the descriptions of each skill in the manual so for the first few levels you'll be completely lost on what each thing does unless you research it online or watch the demos. Unfortunately, the pretty scenery doesnt get you anywhere when the gameplay is so lacking. The main issue I find is that the lag is insane. To make this worse it's not network lag, it's graphical lag. The PS3 just simply cannot handle all the flashes and effects when 3 or more players are congregated in close proximity. You can forget about getting a bead on someone's head while aiming down the sights with anything but the sniper rifle due to the jerky movements and lost frames when your PS3 is chugging along trying to put everything in it's proper place. You think that person you've unloaded your entire carbine clip into is standing in front of you but really they've already one shotted you from the side by an atomizer or shotgun.

    That brings up the second major issue. There is VERY little skill involved with the gameplay and has more to do with the dedication of time getting past that low level grind so you can get weapons that will utterly demolish people. I can't even count the number of times I have died without understanding how it happened. I will see and hear no gunfire, receive no warning, and be immediately dead due to either a glitch or a skill/weapon that gives an enormous advantage over lower level players. Can you imagine sitting there with a weapon that can take up to 30 shots to kill someone versus another player that is invisible, undetectable by radar, shielded, and is carrying multiple one shot kill weapons or can see you and fire through walls? All this said the game has potential to be fixed through updates. Its impressive to look at and with a little tweak in balancing my review could be seriously re-evaluated. In doing research online a lot of the people that played the beta and other pre-finalized versions stated the frame rate issues were not nearly as bad but still present.

    Pros - Beautiful to look at.
    Creative weaponry and skills.
    Good, Solid story.

    Cons - Graphical lag via lost frames.
    No explanation of multiplayer skills from the beginning.
    Unbalanced weaponry and skills.    … Expand
  31. killio
    Sep 15, 2011
    8
    Campaign is far better than the previous 2 games, more focused and personal you really feel the dread. However I feel the multiplayer has taken a bit of a back seat. I much preferred it on resistance 2, PVE anyone. That said weapon wheel and health flasks make a welcome return bringing some of the best elements of the first game back. I love good multiplayer especially when I can playCampaign is far better than the previous 2 games, more focused and personal you really feel the dread. However I feel the multiplayer has taken a bit of a back seat. I much preferred it on resistance 2, PVE anyone. That said weapon wheel and health flasks make a welcome return bringing some of the best elements of the first game back. I love good multiplayer especially when I can play cooperatively with friends. So not a 9 like resistance 2 but for me a solid 8 and good recommendation and must own for ps3 shooter fans.

    I like to also make a comment 49 out of the 84 positive ratings have written review while only 4 of the 43 negative ratings have a written review. I think we have people bashing a good game just to lower the score.    … Expand
  32. Daniel_93
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    If a game changes people complain, if a game doesn't change people complain, there's no pleasing some people. This game should be judged for what it is, not compared with Resistance 2.
    The difference between user and reviewer score really shows the incapability of most users of judging a game objectively.
  33. Cruella
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    Enjoyed this game thoroughly. Better than R1 and 2 in my estimation. Good story line and edge of your seat excitement. Buy it with confidence - I couldn't put the controller down. Moreover, I thought it was more exciting than Killzone 3 (heresy?). The battles just keep piling it on. A good time.
  34. 35310c0
    Sep 13, 2011
    7
    Resistance 2 is just an average game. I don't know why critics and fans say is soooo great. Of course, it looks nice and ending is cool but single player campaign is extremely repetitive. Story is interesting but AI is still a joke. Not challenging at all. MP is great though. Buy it second hand or rent it.
  35. initialmender4
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    I have played through this entire game and played five hours of multiplayer and i can honestly say this is best game that i have ever played. bringing back the weapon wheel was a very good move on insomniac's part. the plot of the game is possibly the best in the series apart from what i consider a pretty weak ending. the addition of upgrading weapons is also a welcome change and at timesI have played through this entire game and played five hours of multiplayer and i can honestly say this is best game that i have ever played. bringing back the weapon wheel was a very good move on insomniac's part. the plot of the game is possibly the best in the series apart from what i consider a pretty weak ending. the addition of upgrading weapons is also a welcome change and at times in the game i ignored what would be a smart weapon to use in the situation so i could level up a weapon i really liked. the pacing of the story was great and it was nice to see the remnants of humanity still fighting the chimera. the graphics aren't the best ever seen on the playstation 3 but are the best i have seen in the series multiplayer was also a lot of fun, all of the weapons had advantages and disadvantages and none felt over or underpowered. the perks and kill streaks that are included don't fell like call of duty rip offs but are unique.… Expand
  36. Johnnybronc
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    Refreshing story driven fps that adds a human quality lcking in most. Guns are always a strong point with insomniac and here is no change. Best resistance so far!
  37. alexp76
    Sep 13, 2011
    8
    I think 8/10 is about right- a well made, well put together game. The voice acting is pretty good, the cutscenes are excellent, the fighting is intense and well thought out. AI is a little stupid at times, and the multiplayer isn't great (compared to say BFBC2) but as a single player experience it is difficult to beat

    The best thing about it is the story line, well put together and    I think 8/10 is about right- a well made, well put together game. The voice acting is pretty good, the cutscenes are excellent, the fighting is intense and well thought out. AI is a little stupid at times, and the multiplayer isn't great (compared to say BFBC2) but as a single player experience it is difficult to beat

    The best thing about it is the story line, well put together and believable (in a sci-fi kinda way) with interesting twists of feral aliens etc. Good game.    … Expand
  38. tomfrumtarn
    Sep 13, 2011
    9
    I'm still currently playing through the game, but so far I'm very impressed, which is something I wasn't with Resistance 2. This game carries more variety through the campaign, I've been rushing through the ruins of cities avoiding 100ft tall bosses to sneaking through swamps picking off enemy snipers to just having a simple shoot out with a stalker. I love the gore too, but thats just aI'm still currently playing through the game, but so far I'm very impressed, which is something I wasn't with Resistance 2. This game carries more variety through the campaign, I've been rushing through the ruins of cities avoiding 100ft tall bosses to sneaking through swamps picking off enemy snipers to just having a simple shoot out with a stalker. I love the gore too, but thats just a personal preference. If you shoot something in the head with a sniper rifle that head should explode, and thats just what happens! The multiplayer side I think is an improvement also, getting rid of the silly 60 player battles for smaller 16 player matches is a good thing, I've managed to pull off a couple of good games and enjoyed them, something I can't remember doing on Resistance 2..… Expand
  39. LimeWarrior
    Sep 12, 2011
    5
    Brings nothing new to the table. The single player campaign kept reminding me of other shooters. Too often i had the feeling: "this feels like Gears of War." "this area is like Half-Life" "this reminds me of Crysis" "these weapons are like bioshock or fallout" "This scene is reminiscent of Call of Duty." The gameplay is entertaining, if a bit flat. However, it is a bit broken, and youBrings nothing new to the table. The single player campaign kept reminding me of other shooters. Too often i had the feeling: "this feels like Gears of War." "this area is like Half-Life" "this reminds me of Crysis" "these weapons are like bioshock or fallout" "This scene is reminiscent of Call of Duty." The gameplay is entertaining, if a bit flat. However, it is a bit broken, and you will run into a handful of amusing glitches. No game breaking moments for me, but you may need to reload if the glitch is bad enough.

    The story is sub par, unfortunately. The characters are whiny and uninteresting. The plot is cut and paste alien invasion sci-fi. On the plus side, the fact that the protagonist is married with a son is interesting. You don't often see a family man in games.

    Do you need a somewhat entertaining diversion this weekend? Rent or borrow it. I'm glad I did.    … Expand
  40. Pherball66
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    Excellent Shooter. About just like the first Resistance. Guns are great, but I didn't really care for the return of the health packs.. arghhhhh.

    Otherwise this game rocks. I was on the fence between this and Dead Island so I rented them both.....Hands down, this one got purchased. If you like to pick up a gun and shoot alot of crap. Get this.
  41. Rowan_u
    Sep 12, 2011
    7
    Just completed the game a few minutes ago, playing in full 3d with the ACER 27 inch monitor. I wanted to add a few comments about the technical side of the 3d. I'm well antiquated with 3d, as I've been playing around with it since Nvidia's 3Dvision came out.

    First gripe is that the cinematics don't look very good in stereo 3d. Either they are conversions . . . or the convergence is set    Just completed the game a few minutes ago, playing in full 3d with the ACER 27 inch monitor. I wanted to add a few comments about the technical side of the 3d. I'm well antiquated with 3d, as I've been playing around with it since Nvidia's 3Dvision came out.

    First gripe is that the cinematics don't look very good in stereo 3d. Either they are conversions . . . or the convergence is set so low that everything is just flat. Also the frame-rate is really low with 3d enabled. It doesn't feel like it ever really hits 30fps, and it's usually more like 15. The resolution is also extremely low, 500 lines at the most. Resistance also suffers from some pretty terrible ghosting, which I don't think is due to my monitor (it plays pc 3d games with no ghosting whatsoever). It may be due to the low frame-rate not quite lining up with the 3d glasses. Finally, most of the iron-site cursors are not in 3d, making it difficult to aim while zoomed.

    There are some good things to say about the 3d as well :) There are no rendering errors (aside from the ghosting) and the cursor floats out in front of you as it should. Also, the 3d effect is nice and strong once you max it out in the menu. Resistance also sports a really nice convergence trick. As you walk toward objects in a 3dVision game, you often get really horrific errors like objects that are attempting to render themselves inside your head or behind you. Also, you get objects that will render on top of or inside of one another. This really hurts the eyes. Resistance solves this issue by subtly altering the convergence of the 3d effect, so as you walk toward something it never actually pops out of the screen or touches your gun. This may sound like kind of a bummer, but in practice it really reduces eye strain.

    As a shooter, Resistance is above average, but only just. The guns are the real shinning star of the game, but the low framerates leave the encounters feeling a little squishy for my tastes. Pacing is excellent, very reminiscent of Half-Life 2. Art and design are both fantastic; however, the story and acting fall flat. It has my recommendation, provided you don't expect too much out of it.    … Expand
  42. StevieGJD
    Sep 12, 2011
    9
    A very good FPS. The campaign part of the game is an involving story that plays like a cool sci-fi movie. The end of the campaign mode is a little anti-climactic, imho, but not fatally so. It has great weapons that have an upgrade system based on use, which is so common in multiplayer modes of every FPS game on the planet, but not at all common in the single person mode. Part of theA very good FPS. The campaign part of the game is an involving story that plays like a cool sci-fi movie. The end of the campaign mode is a little anti-climactic, imho, but not fatally so. It has great weapons that have an upgrade system based on use, which is so common in multiplayer modes of every FPS game on the planet, but not at all common in the single person mode. Part of the challenge is figuring out which weapons work better with which foes. The co-op campaign mode is fun too, though there are many more online players who just want to jump around and kill everything, rather than actually play together in a co-operative story mode. There are numerous multiplayer modes, just like in every FPS nowadays. I played the beta version of the multiplayer mode a bunch before the game came out, but now that I have it the campaign and co-op modes are much more entertaining for me. The multiplayer mode for R2 tried to force people to play together and take on different roles to work together. But that has been largely abandoned, as most of the multiplayer world does not care about strategy or teamwork, just amassing points, to no end. The campaign has replay value and is not something you can blow through all that quickly, which is great for me. A solid game.… Expand
  43. Geritol961
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    This game is different from R2, definitely, but in a good way. Awesome graphics, the chimera are updated nicely, lighting is beautiful, compelling story, interesting characters. A lot of work went into this game and it shows. I am looking forward to Gears of War 3, but this game will give that a run for its money. I love the plot twists in this game. The story keeps you on the edge ofThis game is different from R2, definitely, but in a good way. Awesome graphics, the chimera are updated nicely, lighting is beautiful, compelling story, interesting characters. A lot of work went into this game and it shows. I am looking forward to Gears of War 3, but this game will give that a run for its money. I love the plot twists in this game. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat. GUNS?!?!?!? did I mention all of the awesome guns you get? I rented this game but I will definitely own it soon. I have NO IDEA why this game is rated so low. The campaign is not predictable at all. It is simply worth at least a 90 on Metacritic.… Expand
  44. Dreddi1
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    Metacritic and Xbots are trolling this amazing game. Metacritic does not realize(or will not realize) that the game have scored over thirty 9/10-10/10 scores, because only 13 of them are featured on the site. When it comes to the eight idiotic 7/10 reviews though, they sure can find them all! Last time I ever set a foot on this pathetic channel. 10/10 in my book. You mad, bro?
  45. PapaPitzy
    Sep 11, 2011
    7
    GamingJerk about hit the nail on the head. I am a huge fan of Resistance: FoM (the campaign). I was incredibly disappointed when I played through R2's campaign - silly art style, loss of the environment created by R:FoM, no weapon wheel, scripted bosses, and so on. My purchase of R2 was warranted by only one thing: the 8-player online coop mode. This is the first game to ever get me intoGamingJerk about hit the nail on the head. I am a huge fan of Resistance: FoM (the campaign). I was incredibly disappointed when I played through R2's campaign - silly art style, loss of the environment created by R:FoM, no weapon wheel, scripted bosses, and so on. My purchase of R2 was warranted by only one thing: the 8-player online coop mode. This is the first game to ever get me into online gaming, and only 2 other games have done so since. I was hooked to this. It could've used some improvements for sure, especially support of further downloadable content - namely more levels and missions - but overall it was fantastic. Insomniac had something incredible here. When I heard they weren't including the 8-player coop in R3 I was blown away and confused. The only reason I see for this is laziness. I think Insomniac was ready to be done making exclusives instead of making more money by going multiplat. I think they just wanted to put a sufficient - rather than excellent - effort into this game just to get done with it and move on. Wanting to make more money is somewhat understandable though.

    Anyways, I tried to stay positive toward the game during the pre-release phase despite the exclusion of the 8-player coop, and it worked bc I was pumped for this game. Campaigns are what I live for usually anyways. I missed the campaign quality from R:FoM, and from the sound of it R3 was gonna deliver the campaign R2 failed to do. I just played R3 last night, and I must say I'm pretty darn disappointed. The story was fairly boring for the most part; was unbelievable often (spoiler alert - A little tugboat can take 20 rockets from a goliath? Really??); the enemy AI was terrible and scripted; the human AI was just terrible (spoiler-the part where you meet up with the resistance group that has the chopper, and you run into one of the ape enemies...as I ran around for 10 minutes evading ape guy, my "allies" stood in the corner, failing to fire a single bullet, let alone actually move. At one point when I was forced in their direction, I couldn't help but notice that they were all facing the wall. Apparently facing a wall makes you invisible to ape enemies, bc he certainly paid zero attention to anyone but me. Should've tried the wall approach); running feels like a brisk walk; melee is neither fluid nor fast to give you that great feeling of a spray-with-bullets-then-finish-off-with-sweet-melee-to-the-face combination; animations are awful at times (spoiler-the arena when you have the hammer to defend yourself...great example of terrible enemy AI, but also bad animations. Each time you hit an enemy with your hammer it's like some sort of joke how their bodies react. Pinball anyone?); grenade throwing is odd and it seems slow-motion is turned on each time you toss one; and the last thing I can think of is the sound - sound either didn't occur or was delayed many, many times when it was supposed to (example: major explosion without the occurrence of explosion sounds), making for majorly anticlimactic moments (maybe it was my ps3 though?). The only thing I found myself truly enjoying about R3 was the shooting and the ability to upgrade your weapons. I liked this added feature a lot, and it was the only thing that kept me playing.

    Anyways, my goal isn't to bash R3 or Insomniac. Im incredibly disappointed though bc I wanted so badly to have the excellence of R:FoM's campaign (and R2's 8-player coop) continued and expanded upon. It killed me when I saw how poor R3 was selling (preorders), but after playing it I don't blame ps3 owners for not lining up at the door to purchase it. There's just not really much to tempt anyone to buy R3 over any other game. I love you Insomniac, so please redeem yourself by going 110% on all of your games in the future. And if you want sales, load your game with content rather than cutting back on it.

    As a standalone game I would give R3 a 7.5. When comparing it to my expectations due to my love for the series, I would give it between a 5-6.5. I'll be nice and give it a 7.    … Expand
  46. Veneet
    Sep 11, 2011
    10
    Best Single Player campaign in the market............................. Period.There are few xbox 360 fanboys who want to contaminate the pond by their stale comments.These X Boy fanboys don't have exclusives like - Infamous, Resistance, Rachet and clank and daddy of all games UC3.Those people who genuinely want roller coaster single player and decent mp then this game is noBest Single Player campaign in the market............................. Period.There are few xbox 360 fanboys who want to contaminate the pond by their stale comments.These X Boy fanboys don't have exclusives like - Infamous, Resistance, Rachet and clank and daddy of all games UC3.Those people who genuinely want roller coaster single player and decent mp then this game is no brainer,Meanwhile i will shoot some xbox 360 fanboys ............ oops! i mean Chimeras… Expand
  47. okyspam
    Sep 11, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game! Very solid gameplay experience. Played through the campaign twice already, and each time I played I used different weapons and approached each level differently. Overall, a must buy for any PS3 owner. I have an Xbox 360 as well and will be picking up Gears 3, but don't pass this one by. It's different than anything out now, in a good way. Don't let the fake negativeFantastic game! Very solid gameplay experience. Played through the campaign twice already, and each time I played I used different weapons and approached each level differently. Overall, a must buy for any PS3 owner. I have an Xbox 360 as well and will be picking up Gears 3, but don't pass this one by. It's different than anything out now, in a good way. Don't let the fake negative user score deter you. The mass of negative user scores is just a "hate bomb" most likely from 360 fan boys.… Expand
  48. topmansam
    Sep 11, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. I wasn't a huge fan of resistance 2 but resistance 3 delivers with full force on story gameplay, multiplayer and presentation. A must buy for fps fans.
  49. BOSTONJOHN32
    Sep 11, 2011
    9
    this is a follow up in regards to multplayer, well it did have some issues but the patch has lessened them.so less dropping, waiting, match end screen and freeze. much smoother and a fun exp in my opinion. as far as rating for reviews being helpful, well it seems people who have other opinions rate you with a no.well i think its for people who want a review to do, instead of one who thinksthis is a follow up in regards to multplayer, well it did have some issues but the patch has lessened them.so less dropping, waiting, match end screen and freeze. much smoother and a fun exp in my opinion. as far as rating for reviews being helpful, well it seems people who have other opinions rate you with a no.well i think its for people who want a review to do, instead of one who thinks it is a popularity contest or some sort of way to just spam ones own review with yes's and others with no's. grow up. gamers come here to try to get an opinion based on a non-biased review from a hands on exp . but of course fanboys must surface and so do trolls. ive noticed that some have rated dead island a better game.. well to each their own. but if you have a budgeting system as to the games you will buy in the coming months, please look between the lines w/ reviews and also when in doubt, try b4 you buy. i own ps3 ,360 and a p.c. and enjoy them all equally. i just started reviewing on here because ive noticed that even metacritic is beginning to get tainted and one who tries to get an honest opinion has to also filter out certain reviews to get a proper score. i have seen a few games that were close to perfect but a 10 is , to me, a number which should only be used when a game which is near perfect is released. meaning an overall masterpiece. i would rate this a close 9, but it is in the 8. but i cant do so.8.5 but seeing that some have rated this a 3 and less, well the same will happen when gears 3 gets released. and to me it is a bit extreme. just game and give an honest review and move on, to revisit to spam no's or whatever is dull.. i came back to update the multiplayer and found it almost funny seeing how metacritic isnt exempt from fanboys and trolls,lol.. used to be pretty reliable. but try and do what the industry doesnt, give fellow gamers a opinion which is freely given for the purpose of the gaming community and more importantly their wallets, many games coming out and some systematically budget for a certain amount of games,so if i waste money on a game i will say" please rent b4 you buy, because i lost 60 bucks yada yada".for anyone who is on the fence with this one, well the campaign isnt long, neither was killzone 3. but the campaign was fun and thankfully the multiplayer is unique enough to give the game a hearty replay value.if someone rates a game by comparing it to previous installments then they are being biased. when i put a game in i call it like i see it, part 1 and 2 do not exist when rating 3. some did not play 1 and 2 so this would not have merit in regards to the rating. rating is based on game to game basis. if all 3 games were in on pack and released as one, then one can discuss which is his/her fav. but this is not the case. yes i agree w/ some of the views and points made but it does not take away from this game. i have played all 3, and as far as fun factor, controls and overall graphics/sound and gameplay, this is the best installment. but some great features are not present in this game which were in part 2, but again it doesnt take away from the overall exp and rating. this game is a half like look a like? really? well im sorry but i question if you played this or half life. half life in its time was one of the best games and had a very compelling story w/ characters to match. this is resistance 3. and it did not bring the same , it brought new. and i welcomed and enjoyed it.game of the year? no.game worth playing and owning if you are a fan of resistance or a fan of having a good gaming exp, yes. with a ton of generic f.p.s its refreshing to play one which doesnt follow suit. if you look to compare then you will rate the game w/ another in mind. the way i rate, and so do others on here, is to place the game in console and press start with the thoughts of, i hope this is good..and then tell others what this game offered and lacked. half life is one of those games that dont come very often, and if one were to compare this with half life, base the review on such and then rate it poorly, then you are saying half life is a 3 thats when confusion sets in and the rating system is useless. everyone has an opinion, but it seems some also have an agenda. i say this from what i read and see, not by what i think. game is good, it is better than average and has nice visuals along w/ gameplay. 8.5-8.7. and if i were to compare this to games which were down right bad, then this would be a 10. but thats not how it works. simple, play the game and review it honestly and non-biased and if in fact you have good or bad opinions then present material which supports it, and base it on this game. if you are confused to the ratings then try/rent b4 you buy. now go ahead and spam that no button under my review.lol. been gaming forever. mgs4,halo,uncharted,c.o.d. waw,bbc2,mario cart,ultima online,half life,starcraft,diablo 2,max payne,crysis,dues ex,fable 2,kings quest,zelda ocarina,rsv2.few fav's… Expand
  50. oilahize
    Sep 11, 2011
    10
    Best FPS CAMPAIGN I've played in a while. It reminded me of Half Life. Definitely my favorite FPS on the PS3. I already want to dive back in and play on CO OP. I like the COMPETITIVE multiplayer but wish they would have stuck to the shorter match times of the beta.
  51. BADMAN
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome campaign and it actually feels like Resistance 3 other then resistance 2.5 like killzone 3 did. introducing co op on the campaign its really cool probably the best thing about it, weapon are awesome and full of action.
  52. DreSmartStb
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    Major improvements over the previous
    in all aspects, effects, light, textures, frame rate, the online is pretty fun.

    and the story is enjoyable

    Who gave 6 or less, 1 or 0 ? are perfect haters
  53. Lucas33Leo
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    This game is a masterpiece,the story is great, The multiplayer experience is unique and creative. Everything else such as the controls, sound fx, musical score, and multiplayer are all top notch. Like I previously said the graphics are awesome. The way they implement the different effects such as zooming in when running and the blur effects and lighting are spectacular as well are theThis game is a masterpiece,the story is great, The multiplayer experience is unique and creative. Everything else such as the controls, sound fx, musical score, and multiplayer are all top notch. Like I previously said the graphics are awesome. The way they implement the different effects such as zooming in when running and the blur effects and lighting are spectacular as well are the textures in the distance.… Expand
  54. strikkebil
    Sep 10, 2011
    8
    this is the best resistance game ever made. the story is exciting(for the first time) and the graphics looks really nice. the mechanics are solid and the weapons are varied. the game also has great art design from the gritty america to the retro alien space ships. the game is also designed with multiple paths, so theres room for variation and several playthroughs, which is a good thingthis is the best resistance game ever made. the story is exciting(for the first time) and the graphics looks really nice. the mechanics are solid and the weapons are varied. the game also has great art design from the gritty america to the retro alien space ships. the game is also designed with multiple paths, so theres room for variation and several playthroughs, which is a good thing since theres a 2-player coop mode. the online is very good, but as of right now it has some technical issues.… Expand
  55. killzone3
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    Amazing game is very frsh and new compared to the gerneric space marines shooting a gun and always win the day.

    This is one of best stories in gaming history and would be amazing as a movie,you never feel like your playing game,you just get lost in the amazing story n gameplay. This is GOTY
  56. TrevZ
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    I don't understand how it has a user score of 5.6, and yet almost all reviews are positive... I guess Xbots got bored that they havent had a new great game in a couple months, but anyways this game is fantastic, the ending could've been better, but overall an amazing package that has a great story, guns, multiplayer and split-screen.
  57. GR3EN_CHRONIC
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    The multiplayer beta was good and playing the final game is even better. It is a big change from the first 2 in terms of art direction and all, but I must say I like the new direction. It gives it a nice change without ruining the core game of the first two. The online is different for sure, but I think it only adds to the overall online experience in my opinion.
  58. Jakintosh
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    I'm only about 3 hours into the campaign right now, but so far, all I can say is that this is the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. It all comes down to one thing: The Guns. These guns are so much fun to play with, and as you upgrade them they just keep getting better. The enemies are balanced (on normal difficulty) and it's just a blast to keep playing with the guns. They never get oldI'm only about 3 hours into the campaign right now, but so far, all I can say is that this is the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. It all comes down to one thing: The Guns. These guns are so much fun to play with, and as you upgrade them they just keep getting better. The enemies are balanced (on normal difficulty) and it's just a blast to keep playing with the guns. They never get old either, because you are constantly being introduced to new guns, and your old ones get upgraded as you use them. The graphics are "different" but not bad, kinda artsy in a way. The environments are pretty cool, and the levels are well designed. The story is also quite compelling. This is definitely the best of the series, and like I said before, this is my new favorite FPS. Bottom line: BUY THIS GAME.

    Update: I am much farther in the campaign now, and it's still pretty good. Another bonus is that the campaign is quite long, longer than I expected. The plot has gotten even better and I feel real attachment to the characters and their situation. It's really quite good,    … Expand
  59. GamingJerk
    Sep 9, 2011
    5
    As a huge fan of Resistance 1 and 2 I would like to offer a word of advice to those on the fence--this is a crippled sequel lacking many of the unique and innovative qualities that help Resistance stand at (or near) the front of the line of console shooters!

    Story-- I would like to say, "What story?" and leave it at that--but it probably wouldn't help anyone. The first 2 Resistance games    As a huge fan of Resistance 1 and 2 I would like to offer a word of advice to those on the fence--this is a crippled sequel lacking many of the unique and innovative qualities that help Resistance stand at (or near) the front of the line of console shooters!

    Story--
    I would like to say, "What story?" and leave it at that--but it probably wouldn't help anyone. The first 2 Resistance games are more about the alien invasion than the main character Hale--kind of like Predator and Alien. Each game took us deeper into the Chimeran world and way of thinking. Not R3. You gain little to no new information about the Chimeran race. If anything, you gain more questions and they're not provoking enough to warrant answers.

    They attempt a more "personal" story about a man conflicted between being with his family and saving the human race from inevitable destruction. I mean, I think that's what they're going for. Really, it's just a bunch of melodramatic "We have to find the power cell to get to New York" junk that couldn't keep a five year-old entertained. Half the dialog is, "Open that door."

    The ending is horribly anti-climatic. I think something "big" happened, but since the game felt so small the entire time I hardly noticed. As a matter of fact--I'm not so sure we accomplished what we set out to do. If Resistance 1 and 2 are to be considered Books in the epic saga that is Resistance, than R3 is a 32 page comic book subplot that we'd all be better off not reading.

    Graphics--
    There's definitely some interesting effects going on here but the camera is too "zoomed" in to make your environment manageable. I often got lost in small rooms because I couldn't get a wide enough view to grasp my surroundings. It's not a big problem unless you play two player--where the screen is already cropped. Ultimately, this game isn't the prettiest nor the ugliest. Gameplay--
    The game is practically glitch free. I say that because it's not really impressive. It's a shooter and that's it. You run to this room--shoot everything there. Run to the next room--shoot everything there. This would be fine if each room offered unique and interesting gunfights like Resistance 2 but most the time it's pretty standard. Also, half the game is just walking in areas void of enemies or objectives. I think these were supposed to be moments for us to take in the post-apocalyptic, 1950s USA--but it really just reminded me how little this game has to offer. The first two levels of Resistance 2 had more interesting fights and situations than R3's entire campaign mode.

    And what about bosses? Sure, they weren't wildly innovative in R2 but they were interesting enough to warrant inclusion. If I remember correctly, there's only 2 real boss fights in R3 and they're against the same creature.

    Multiplayer--
    Honestly, I only played for about five minutes. Seeing as I'm a huge fan of Battlefield I'm not sure how simple 8-on-8 is going to keep my attention. But my complaint is not what this online multiplayer is like--it's what it's lacking. Notably the 8-player co-op mode from Resistance 2. Maybe you didn't like it but I loved it. If you're fan of Left 4 Dead or Borderlands--like myself--than surely you can appreciate the added value of having such a mode with this game. I was quite shocked they excluded it as it was the primary feature I was looking forward to. Then I saw Insomniac's teaser trailer for their multiplatform game. It happens to be a class-based, co-op shooter very much inspired by what they did in R2. That's not very nice Insomniac.

    Ultimately I feel cheated. This is one of the few sequels I've seen that so heavily scrapped features that were popular and successful in previous iterations. It appears Insomniac trusted dedicated fans to blindly purchase this game--almost like Guitar Hero sequel--while resources were focused on their new IP. If you're not convinced by me at least rent before you buy. Don't worry about the online pass as it's hardly worth the free code that comes with a new copy.

    This is the last Insomniac game I'll buy. Maybe Sony will give the franchise to Ready at Dawn??    … Expand
  60. dmonee
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    MAN! some of you are rough. Let me start by stating if you have a 3D TV and haven't played a game in 3D yet, then pick this game up. It'll blow your mind. The presentation is awsome, the atmosphere is definitely eerie. It gives you a feeling of an America stuck somewhere between the 30's and 40's. Even though it takes place in the 50's (it's tough to innovate when your world has beenMAN! some of you are rough. Let me start by stating if you have a 3D TV and haven't played a game in 3D yet, then pick this game up. It'll blow your mind. The presentation is awsome, the atmosphere is definitely eerie. It gives you a feeling of an America stuck somewhere between the 30's and 40's. Even though it takes place in the 50's (it's tough to innovate when your world has been overrun by aliens). The campaign gives you a sense of urgency as you travel about the map trying to end the Chimera invasion. Actually, the people have given up and you just want to survive at this point. The game is great. It's not COD, or Battlefield, nor does it want to be. It's original on its own rite. No hide and heal here. It's more of kill some baddies and hope there is a health canister near by(in easier modes they are plentiful) I like this because it keeps you fighting without having to take a break and wait 5secs. to heal up. Just keep gunning and hope you run over one and then keep gunning and fighting. The weapons are far out, and the enemy death animations rival Gears of War. Over the top blood and limbs a flying everywhere. I have yet to dabble alot in multiplayer and will be doing so for the coming months. I recommend this game to all PS3 owners that want action and to FPS lovers. Like I stated, it's not COD or Battlefield but it does have nuances those games don't have, ala the heal system, atmosphere, almost feels like a blockbuster movie. Between Killzone 3, Uncharted, it doesn't get much better for PS3 exclusives this year.… Expand
  61. Zeksta
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    Amazing game play! Just finished playing SP and I must say I was astounded by how well they're adapted the story from one character to another, along with that the Multi-Player is a blast! I'm only level 10 at the moment but I really am enjoying the game so far, it's a sure fire 10 from me!
  62. metatcn
    Sep 9, 2011
    9
    Guns, guns, guns. This game is all about the guns. As a SP FPS this game is definitely one of the best out there. The weapons are just a blast to play with and insominiac nailed the atmosphere in this game and actually gave us a very nice narrative which is a very welcome experience. It just makes the campaign that much more enjoyable when a good story also accompanies all the funGuns, guns, guns. This game is all about the guns. As a SP FPS this game is definitely one of the best out there. The weapons are just a blast to play with and insominiac nailed the atmosphere in this game and actually gave us a very nice narrative which is a very welcome experience. It just makes the campaign that much more enjoyable when a good story also accompanies all the fun destructive gameplay. Resistance fans especially will like the extra effort they put into story this time around. Also campaign co-op is back so now you can enjoy this great games with friends online or locally in splitscreen fashion. The muliplayer is very fun and I like the new smaller matches, gives you more time to use those great guns instead of getting shot from somewhere like in resistance 2 online. I can see the online fade but the SP is definitely the bread and butter of this game. It's nice to see fps that focus on SP more then multi these days, one reason I can't wait for bioshock infinite, but in the mean time resistance offers that great campaign experience, and you can share that experience with a friend in co-op.… Expand
  63. glob23
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    the best FPS and played for years, a very good IA, a campaign buenisima, good graphics, addictive to the max, with the move moves fairly well, going to have to download a patch for the online and after installation, the load times are very low, and the online works of luxury, do not miss it
  64. tuyrre
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    the best I've ever played in FPSs, the campaign is long and very good, a big game, playing on hard mode and play like dog so superhuman, not yet the proven 3D, but my friends say pro is what 3d better now eager to try
  65. fer124
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    the best campaign of any FPS this generation, resistance3 might say, is better than HL2 and HL2 that I love, intense 12 hours, with one of the best stories, addictive to the max

    if you like FPS with good story and incredible atmosphere, resistance3 is the best FPS ever made in 3D de resistance 3 is about the best market tb, incredible, is far better than 3D KZ3 not playing, R3 is    the best campaign of any FPS this generation, resistance3 might say, is better than HL2 and HL2 that I love, intense 12 hours, with one of the best stories, addictive to the max

    if you like FPS with good story and incredible atmosphere, resistance3 is the best FPS ever made in

    3D de resistance 3 is about the best market tb, incredible, is far better than 3D KZ3

    not playing, R3 is missing some of the best games this generation, and I have not tried the online looks good too    … Expand
  66. Holeran
    Sep 8, 2011
    10
    Honestly to me this game has taken shooter of the year so far. Aside from the framerate drops in multiplayer( which insomniac says they will have taken care of inside a week) I can't see how I could enjoy a fps more. The single player campaign, co-op campaign, and multiplayer are all top notch. Get this game it does not disappoint. The weather and particle effects in this game are secondHonestly to me this game has taken shooter of the year so far. Aside from the framerate drops in multiplayer( which insomniac says they will have taken care of inside a week) I can't see how I could enjoy a fps more. The single player campaign, co-op campaign, and multiplayer are all top notch. Get this game it does not disappoint. The weather and particle effects in this game are second to none on a console release in my opinion. The action is non-stop with a great feel of a hopeless mood. It has my vote for fps of the year.… Expand
  67. lakerd
    Sep 8, 2011
    10
    My homie and i have. Played. Through about four hours of the campaign.he is a huge. Cod fan. But now says. That series. Needs to step.its. game. Up nuff.said Quite hating and enjoy the ride
  68. TheGamingArt
    Sep 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing game, amazing ambiance, decent 3D, great Move controls, and gameplay that follows and improves upon the essence of the first Resistance game. The game is not one to miss, anyone who argues is highly bias.
  69. Loonknight
    Sep 8, 2011
    9
    Finished the campaign mode today. I will say it was well paced and had me craving for more so much so that I couldn't stop playing it, which is rare for today's games. The artistic style and tone of the game are well thought out as well. The weapon wheel is back and I'm glad for it, I missed it from Resistance 2 and now I can choose the gun I want to use instead of the game choosing forFinished the campaign mode today. I will say it was well paced and had me craving for more so much so that I couldn't stop playing it, which is rare for today's games. The artistic style and tone of the game are well thought out as well. The weapon wheel is back and I'm glad for it, I missed it from Resistance 2 and now I can choose the gun I want to use instead of the game choosing for me. Now that I've finished the game, I've been playing the multi-player and been having a blast. They have some good rewards setup that will keep you playing for a while.… Expand
  70. BlackeyeDK
    Sep 8, 2011
    3
    The unique multi-player part from R2, has been removed. The PVE part was the greatest thing ever seen, and now they totally destroy it with just an abnormal FPS. Multi-player part: PVP only. This is just a Half-Life, U-Torrent, Quake look a like.... Have never ever been so desapointet, was so looking forward for this game. Dead Island will be my thing instead.
  71. Sceptic
    Sep 8, 2011
    6
    A mediocre FPS that desperately wants to be Half-Life 2.This game fails to inspire on all counts.Graphics,sound and story are all dull.Enemies are among the most forgettable I've ever seen.Played Blacksite or Quake?Then you've seen these baddies before.The weapons are average at best.A good length campaign and fairly tight controls can't save this disappoinment from being binned.
  72. zleck129
    Sep 8, 2011
    9
    One of the most awesome shooter after Crysis 2 release.

    + Campaign
    + Multiplayer
    + Gameplay
    + The Soundtrack
    + Graphics

    - A little short Campaign but i will replay it again on a harder difficulty
  73. InZain86
    Sep 7, 2011
    9
    I'm only a few hours in and can say that the story is very compelling and personal and you kinda feel for the dude you play as. I'd have to say though that the graphics are the pro/con of the game not sure why it feels like it but it does. Everything else such as the controls, sound fx, musical score, and multiplayer are all top notch. Like I previously said the graphics are awesome.I'm only a few hours in and can say that the story is very compelling and personal and you kinda feel for the dude you play as. I'd have to say though that the graphics are the pro/con of the game not sure why it feels like it but it does. Everything else such as the controls, sound fx, musical score, and multiplayer are all top notch. Like I previously said the graphics are awesome. The way they implement the different effects such as zooming in when running and the blur effects and lighting are spectacular as well are the textures in the distance. The con would be the textures when your up close to them because they look blurry and just not all that pretty. That's my only gripe or this would've gotten a 10/10 score. The multiplayer is awesome as well and is more personal this time around rather then running and gunning with 63 other players and getting ambushed in a bottle neck. 16 player is perfect for this game and plays very well I did notice a little noticeable lag online, just a little. I'd advise you guys to pick up this game and join the resistance today.… Expand
  74. BillySOS
    Sep 7, 2011
    8
    I have played a good chunk of the campaign (in cooperative mode which is awesome) and a few hours of multiplayer. I have been a fan of the Resistance series since the beginning. The Campaign is excellent but not as good as Resistance Fall of Man, better in my opinion than Resistance 2. The multiplayer experience is unique and creative, but a step down, big step down from the awesomeI have played a good chunk of the campaign (in cooperative mode which is awesome) and a few hours of multiplayer. I have been a fan of the Resistance series since the beginning. The Campaign is excellent but not as good as Resistance Fall of Man, better in my opinion than Resistance 2. The multiplayer experience is unique and creative, but a step down, big step down from the awesome class teaming action in Resistance 2. I am not sure why Insomniac felt they had to change a good thing. With than said, this is a game that you will not want to miss if you are a fan of the Resistance series, but may not truly appreciate if you are new to the action. It seems strange to be without Hale for sure.… Expand
  75. Daematune
    Sep 7, 2011
    9
    Resistance 3 is one of the greatest shooters this year. The story is epic, thrilling and suspenseful. Its worth listening to, effective and gets right to the point; you also have co-op split-screen and online, it's an excellent addition. The guns are amazing, without a doubt you definitely have a Ratchet and Clank type arsenal, it's upgradeable and everything you'd hope for from Insomniac.Resistance 3 is one of the greatest shooters this year. The story is epic, thrilling and suspenseful. Its worth listening to, effective and gets right to the point; you also have co-op split-screen and online, it's an excellent addition. The guns are amazing, without a doubt you definitely have a Ratchet and Clank type arsenal, it's upgradeable and everything you'd hope for from Insomniac. The control schemes simplicity is also very on-par, much easier to manage than Resistance 2. The multiplayer is also quite fun, there are a whole selection of the best game modes out there; the multiplayer is level progressive but it actually works out fine once you put some effort in. The existing issues are minor but are annoying. There are moments in multiplayer when the frame rate gets unstable, the graphics are also a bit dated. Graphics don't make a good game however. This will likely prove to be another must have for PS3, get this game.… Expand
  76. Datjushappend
    Sep 7, 2011
    10
    Best campaign in a FPS to date. Multiplayer is enjoyable and better than any other system exclusive. Great game. Period. I actually cared for the characters and felt sorry for the situation they were in. If you want a game with smooth controls and a compelling story, then go buy this now!
  77. nikolai85
    Sep 7, 2011
    9
    This is what an FPS should be. Actual plot and drama in the narrative, quick, smooth and precise controls, inventive weaponry, unique enemies, interesting environments, and good pacing. The Ratchet and Clank-type upgrade system to the weapon wheel is addictive and makes me love every gun in my arsenal. I played Resistance 2 and was not impressed. The controls on R2 felt wrong, theThis is what an FPS should be. Actual plot and drama in the narrative, quick, smooth and precise controls, inventive weaponry, unique enemies, interesting environments, and good pacing. The Ratchet and Clank-type upgrade system to the weapon wheel is addictive and makes me love every gun in my arsenal. I played Resistance 2 and was not impressed. The controls on R2 felt wrong, the enemies unresponsive or all too clearly programmed to certain actions. Resistance 3 is a revelation. Down to the sound of grabbing a health pack you desperately needed, to the satisfying roar that every Chimera makes when his last breath, is taken this game is polished and satisfying. Despite what the previous games were (god or bad) Resistance 3 stands on it's own as a prime example for what i'll expect in First-Person Shooters from here on out. Play. Buy. Rent. And enjoy.… Expand
  78. moegooner88
    Sep 7, 2011
    10
    Where is G4TV Review Metacritic, it gave resistance 3 a perfect score and was published more than 24 hrs ago, huh only posting the negative ones so far, pathetic !
  79. Jordan23
    Sep 7, 2011
    9
    Nice shooter with fantastic graphic and good story. Many epic moments and a lot of adrenaline. Multiplayer game could be better but it still is great game. Good job Insomniac!
  80. Mmmfishtacos
    Sep 6, 2011
    9
    I'm playing the game now, so far it's one of the best shooters this year. Graphics are pretty good, not the best but still very nice. 3D works very well and I fell it adds To the game, nothing like an agure bultet coming at you in 3D. Move works well, although I wish movement was a little faster when aimed down sight. They lack the option to adjust that bit, they could take a page fromI'm playing the game now, so far it's one of the best shooters this year. Graphics are pretty good, not the best but still very nice. 3D works very well and I fell it adds To the game, nothing like an agure bultet coming at you in 3D. Move works well, although I wish movement was a little faster when aimed down sight. They lack the option to adjust that bit, they could take a page from kilzones book on that one. Very good game so far. Side note, metro.co.uk lost all credibility when they mentioned halo as if halo was the god of fps, get over it not every game has to be like halo, the king of generic and lifeless. Go back and play Your xbox metro, but before you do, go play unreal. You know the core of halos multiplayer.… Expand
  81. TBtheG
    Sep 6, 2011
    5
    Nothing to write home about. The only unique bit from r2 has been removed. Fails to break the mold and doesn't differentiate from anything else in the sci fi fps genre.
  82. Parag0N
    Sep 6, 2011
    7
    I rented this and purchased Dead Island and at first thought I made a bad decision but the more I play this the more I want to keep playing Dead Island. The game is not bad at all but it's the same old thing I've already played countless times before. So far this is just your standard FPS. I am about a quarter of the way through it and I'm growing bored to the point that I might not evenI rented this and purchased Dead Island and at first thought I made a bad decision but the more I play this the more I want to keep playing Dead Island. The game is not bad at all but it's the same old thing I've already played countless times before. So far this is just your standard FPS. I am about a quarter of the way through it and I'm growing bored to the point that I might not even finish it. I just keep going back to Dead Island because it's something new and different and the co-op is awesome. All I can say for this is guns are pretty cool and the levels/graphics are solid. It's fun but nothing you haven't seen at least a dozen times already.… Expand
  83. garypaytonglove
    Sep 6, 2011
    10
    Just finished the campaign mode after my midnight pickup from Gamestop. To fans of the series, you will be very happy about what Insomniac has done to the game. It does feel a bit more arcadey as far the feel of the guns but I feel like it is definitely for the better. The upgrade system is fantastic and is a great addition. The story is everything you have come to expect from theJust finished the campaign mode after my midnight pickup from Gamestop. To fans of the series, you will be very happy about what Insomniac has done to the game. It does feel a bit more arcadey as far the feel of the guns but I feel like it is definitely for the better. The upgrade system is fantastic and is a great addition. The story is everything you have come to expect from the Resistance series which is a definitely a plus and the dire situation injected into the story is perfectly conveyed throughout the entire game. I am going to play through again in co-op and finish upgrading my weapons and I haven't touched the multiplayer yet on the retail copy. Everything I experienced from the beta from the last month leads me to believe I am going to spend quite a bit of time with multiplayer from here on out. The multiplayer in my opinion is just as polished as COD, Halo & Battlefield but you are just dealing with a more basic concept in R3 and not as intricate. The single player competes with any of those games as well and is very immersive so I would suggest this game to newcomers to the series as well. I could not have asked for any more in my Resistance experience.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 91
  3. Negative: 0 out of 91
  1. Gamestyle
    Mar 12, 2012
    70
    They say the show must go on and in the Resistance world there are still questions to be answered, but the disappointing nature of this third instalment and its failure to deliver at retail most likely means this is the last release in the series. Perhaps such an end is the best option all round.
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  2. GameCritics
    Dec 19, 2011
    90
    Resistance 3 does plenty. It's beautiful, thrilling, and-quite unexpectedly-contains one of the most memorable campaigns this side of Halo and Half-Life. In a year full of Sony-branded disappointments, Insomniac has produced an absolute gem.
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  3. DarkStation
    Dec 16, 2011
    80
    As a conclusion to the franchise (no doubt pending an awkwardly justified fourth game and spin-offs), Resistance 3 manages to send it off as gracefully as possible.
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