Resident Evil 3

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2947 Ratings

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  1. Wubzy2005
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    To me Resident Evil 3 was just a step up from RE2 it was a lot more fun/action packed. Definitely a little scarier, especially when that big ass nemesis comes charging at you. Highly recommend this game if you played RE2.
  2. xpantolianox
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    I'd rate this game a solid 8 or 9, it's massively underrated though, so I'll give it a 10. Nice story and locations, great graphics, a very good graphics plus a great gameplay. I'd highly recommend for any survival horrors fan.
  3. ehsanmaster
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    best game if the re history amazing fabulous outstanding a experience with Jill nemesis and Carlos to best way realistic
  4. aldrindossantos
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Apesar de terem retirado algumas partes que no do PS1 eu gostava, ainda sim gostei! E a Jill Valentine tá muito gata e gostosa!!
  5. Jermyparker
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
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  6. Gindosh
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
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  7. AhoyNut
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Where is hell is the choices from the Resident Evil 3 ps1. What the hell is this ****
    Half decent remake though, Nemesis was kinda mid.
  8. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  9. renshiaa
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    First ever resident evil game I’ve played and WOW I was hooked from the get go, great atmosphere, great graphics and gutted now I’ve completed it, but been out and brought number 2 remake and village can’t wait to play them
  10. RenatoAl22
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Es un juegaso ya dejen de llorar que dura poco en el 2 igual eliminaron contenido es un resident evil echo y derecho
  11. dreamnight
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    I recommend pick one up lot action and excellent graphic and I say good daY
  12. eMJayDesu
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    I can agree that the game is too short, I can agree that it's a pity that they cut iconic locations from the game, but I can't agree when someone writes that it's a bad game... it's far from such a rating! I even think that some elements (like the story) have even been improved. Feel that escape from the city now. This is that LAST ESCAPE from the original. I also think that theI can agree that the game is too short, I can agree that it's a pity that they cut iconic locations from the game, but I can't agree when someone writes that it's a bad game... it's far from such a rating! I even think that some elements (like the story) have even been improved. Feel that escape from the city now. This is that LAST ESCAPE from the original. I also think that the interaction between the characters is better here than in RE2R. Jill Valentine is just amazing. And the music faithful to the original is simply top notch. I should have given it a 9 but I had too much fun with this game so I'm giving it a 10 anyway!

    Btw. Capcom behaved badly by not releasing DLC ​​expanding the story. Every game has something like this. Just not RE3R, and it didn't sell all that badly..    … Expand
  13. mihmanz
    Apr 5, 2020
    9
    Yes, it's short, yes, removal of puzzles is disappointing, and, yes, it's different than RE2 remake (but original RE3 was different from original RE2 as well and in a similar manner). But it's a highly addictive fast paced action game in a good way. And yes, I want more of it!
  14. FlamesoFF
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    Everything is so nicely done! This game is superior to the RE2 remake.
    Best remake so far.
  15. BBoondocks
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    I am a little shocked about these "reviews", giving zero points to a game that has no real technical issues, bugs or gamebreaking freezes and what has beautiful graphics, stellar voice acting and fantastic gameplay. It is not right!
    Like many of you, I have played the original game, and I have been a long time fan of the franchise and though it is true I would have LOVED to see more    I am a little shocked about these "reviews", giving zero points to a game that has no real technical issues, bugs or gamebreaking freezes and what has beautiful graphics, stellar voice acting and fantastic gameplay. It is not right!
    Like many of you, I have played the original game, and I have been a long time fan of the franchise and though it is true I would have LOVED to see more content like a Mercenaries mode after you finish or more unlockable content, but let's be real...this is a great game. Jill is as awesome and well acted as ever and her design is top notch. The Nemesis encounters always vary as he is constantly evolving throughout the game and learns from each time you manage to defeat him. The character of Carlos is much better and a lot more complex and likeable as well than it was in the 1999 game.
    So I understand that some old-school fans wanted more puzzles and a longer campaign with less action but this is 2020, games are a lot faster paced these days and linear acton titles are more cinematic than ever with the spectacular visuals. And the game sales prove they were right as this remake is selling more copies for Capcom than any of ther titles before. Sure the second game's flawless remake has a lot to do with it as well, but if you're a fan of the series and Jill, you should like this game! Maybe wait for a price drop, but you should have a great time!    … Expand
  16. AhmadAlsumain
    Apr 5, 2020
    9
    really great game for what it is ... I get why many people disliked it since it is "short" and misses few places from the original game, but this is a great game for what it is... For me the new features make up for the missing places. It took me 9+ hours to finish the game, which is almost double the average finishing time of 5 hours.
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    The reason for that is perhaps i took my time to    really great game for what it is ... I get why many people disliked it since it is "short" and misses few places from the original game, but this is a great game for what it is... For me the new features make up for the missing places. It took me 9+ hours to finish the game, which is almost double the average finishing time of 5 hours.
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    The reason for that is perhaps i took my time to read every journal / document. Plus I played it on Hard Mode and I died more than 59 times at the end of the game.
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    Is it worth the full $60 price tag? That's entirely up to. If you think it's unfair to charge this price for a 6 hour game then wait for a price drop.    … Expand
  17. Nocturno999
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Great game but a bit brief because Capcom used resources in a MP game nobody asked for.

    Finished game in 7h:30m in Hardcore difficulty.
  18. easterfields
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    So I'm not exactly sure what ulterior motive gamers would have for review-bombing this game but it's entirely unwarranted. The top grade graphical and gameplay goodness that was the RE2 remake has even been bumped up to a higher notch here. This game is stunning both visually and auditorily! I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed playing this game. Many people have complained that it'sSo I'm not exactly sure what ulterior motive gamers would have for review-bombing this game but it's entirely unwarranted. The top grade graphical and gameplay goodness that was the RE2 remake has even been bumped up to a higher notch here. This game is stunning both visually and auditorily! I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed playing this game. Many people have complained that it's too short. I'm an average player (not some sugar-fixed, twitching, impatient spaz) and it took me about 8 hours to complete. I find this duration almost perfect. I don't live in my parents basement. I actually have a job, responsibilities and obligations. The RE2 remake of last year was nearly perfect but a bit long in my opinion. I don't need a horror game to last 30+ hours. Perhaps a fantasy RPG like FF7 Remake, but then again, a game like that will probably take me months to complete. Yes RE3 has some stages removed from the original but it also has new ones- which I actually think work better in relation to the game's context and narrative. I've seen a bunch of crybaby reviews slamming the game for removing the typical puzzles of 90's video game obscurity. Trust me when I say that those puzzles just do NOT hold up well anymore. We're 2 decades past that. Rehashing those gameplay mechanics just wouldn't work and I always felt in the case of the OG RE3 that it actually stalled and broke up the otherwise superb pacing of A HORROR GAME.

    *Also, for the record, there are no QTE moments in this game. If you see reviews mentioning them in the game, you know it's a fake review-bomb*    … Expand
  19. Asccort
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    The game is great in all aspects. But if you are looking for a clone or exact remake form the 99 version, this is not for you. The duration is about 5 or 6 hours (just like the old Resident Evils)
  20. ThereGoThatManQ
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    It’s RE2r with elements of other RE titles. Plus Resistance is awesome and nowhere near a cash grab like COD or something of that nature

    Edit: That Molag guy is just confused that it’s not a remaster but a remake so yes there are differences but that should be apparent going into this.

    Ps the OG puzzles where trash anyways
  21. rosnk30
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Its a great game with plot changes that make this re3 remake better if compared with original. Jill had been pursued entire story and doesnt makes sense she solves puzzle through the chase...re3 remake is short like original was...
  22. Sneely3
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic. I speedran RE2 and got all S+ rankings on Hardcore and I prefer RE3 remake! You have more agency in your approach to dealing with zombies and you are rewarded for skillful gameplay. Some would argue this ruins the horror element, but these games have never been scary to me, so I don't miss not being able to dodge and generally stripped down gameplay. to TheThis game is fantastic. I speedran RE2 and got all S+ rankings on Hardcore and I prefer RE3 remake! You have more agency in your approach to dealing with zombies and you are rewarded for skillful gameplay. Some would argue this ruins the horror element, but these games have never been scary to me, so I don't miss not being able to dodge and generally stripped down gameplay. to The difficulty options give resident evil 3 about a 40 hour life. If you are a hardcore fan, you will appreciate this immensely. If you intend only to play this game once, then it is definitely not worth the $60 even with RE Resistance. RE resistance is awful and a mercenaries mode or expansion to RE3 is greatly desired. I do not miss anything that the developers left out from the source material.… Expand
  23. kxng
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    Okay so, admittedly, I was never much of a Resident Evil fan before the Resident Evil 2 : Remake. That was my first RE ever, and it easily became on of my favorite games I've ever played. From the puzzle solving, to the resource management system to the third person over the shoulder camera angle (admittedly wasn't a fan of the fixed camera + tank controls), it is a perfect game to me. IOkay so, admittedly, I was never much of a Resident Evil fan before the Resident Evil 2 : Remake. That was my first RE ever, and it easily became on of my favorite games I've ever played. From the puzzle solving, to the resource management system to the third person over the shoulder camera angle (admittedly wasn't a fan of the fixed camera + tank controls), it is a perfect game to me. I was naturally PUMPED for this RE3 Remake, and I'm not disappointed, outside of a few minor things. I really can not talk about cut content and how true it is to the original, never having played it, this game on it's own is great, in my personal opinion. My minor complaints and why it isn't a 9.5-10 has to do with the length and replay-ability. I like RE2 more because of its slower pace, puzzle solving and backtracking but the RE3 Remake is a blast to play and I'd give it a strong 8.5 to 9 out of 10. I understand peoples criticisms completely, though.… Expand
  24. MetaMach
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Too many haters. The game is a RE IMAGINATION of a 90's classic. Its a GREAT action/horror game.
  25. asafitai1
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    Great and a lot a fun. It’s just as good as the remake of the second game, even tough it’s shorter, and it’s a great shame that the game doesn’t get the same love from critics and fans
  26. SleepNot
    Mar 5, 2021
    9
    Resident Evil 3 2020 remake is a very good game! It's like I become young again! It's another energy and dynamics not like original Resident Evil 3 but it's shouldn't be same game with newer graphics. I love it!
  27. GuiRMD
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Excelente jogo, apenas bom Remake. História muito mais desenvolvida que no original, com mais profundidade aos personagens, porém a retirada de vários momentos icônicos do original são muito tristes, fora a duração do game ser curta.
  28. rrebelo1
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    After the massive success of the Resident Evil 2 Remake which I covered last spring, Capcom was smart to continue with the RE remake cycle with Resident Evil 3. Incredible modern graphics and going with an over the shoulder style instead of the original third-person perspective will make new players feel as if this game was conceived and made for the first time in 2020 and not 1999. TheAfter the massive success of the Resident Evil 2 Remake which I covered last spring, Capcom was smart to continue with the RE remake cycle with Resident Evil 3. Incredible modern graphics and going with an over the shoulder style instead of the original third-person perspective will make new players feel as if this game was conceived and made for the first time in 2020 and not 1999. The gameplay is buttery smooth and if you have already played the Resident Evil 2 Remake your muscle memory should jump right in and take control without ever missing a beat.

    This is so true that at times during the game you will feel like you are playing a DLC and not a completely different game. The re-use of assets from Resident Evil 2 will also make you feel this.

    When you add a limited five-hour playtime that sense that you just paid Sixty Dollars for a DLC really starts to bark loudly at you.

    Nemesis is constantly Lurking in Resident Evil 3

    To be fair that is the only gripe I have with the Resident Evil 3 remake. I absolutely love everything else about it. The game was able to make this jaded old gamer jump in places and that is no short task.   One of the things that I use to differentiate a good game versus a bad game is how quickly I am drawn into it and how fast time seems to melt away while I play it. Resident Evil 3 had me looking at disbelief at my clock as it took me deep into surviving Raccoon City instantly and made me want to invest a disproportionate amount of time there.

    Like Resident Evil 2 you will spend your time jumping between two protagonists Jill Valentine a member of S.T.A.R.S and Carlos a member of the Umbrella Corps who realizes that he might be working on the wrong side of the outbreak and assists Jill in trying to stop NEMESIS the genetically engineered super Weapon of the Umbrella Corp.

    You have to slug, shoot, and dodge (Dodging in this game is the absolute key to survival. You will find yourself without ammo on a consistent basis if you do not master this skill!) your way out of Raccoon City. While doing so you will be constantly talked by the before mentioned NEMESIS who serves as the game's antagonist and absolute bullet sponge. Be prepared to be incredibly frustrated in any attempt to avoid him.

    Final Thoughts

    Resident Evil 3 is a great game period. It looks amazing and plays amazing and will absolutely draw you in, the only shortcomings are that you are not allowed to stay for too long.

    The game does come bundled with a new asymmetrical multiplayer mode called Resident Evil Resistance which is much like previous asymmetrical horror games I have reviewed like Friday the 13th and my person favorite Dead By Daylight. The multiplayer is beautifully executed by suffers from its own success. Essentially to many people want to play as the antagonists so if you are hoping to run around terrorizing people as nemesis expect a long frustrating wait...at least for the near future.    … Expand
  29. Mrcool1989
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    Just like RE2 remake I couldn’t put this game down. The controls and graphics are quite smooth. The zombies still take a millions bullets to bring down and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Not sure what all the fuss is about but I’ve been enjoying the game so far.
  30. fabioluiz
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gostei do jogo e muito, tem gente que não curti,pois ele e muito diferente do primeiro resident evil 3 (o clássico) mais ele e excelente… Expand
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#61 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 23, 2020
    60
    Even though it is a very successful game, you will feel a little disappointed. Compared to the remake of the second game, this one often loses its pace and it is impossible to get rid of the impression that there could and should have been more to this game. [Issue#303]
  2. Edge Magazine
    May 21, 2020
    60
    All we can say is that six hours of Resident Evil 3 is just enough - and we're aware that's both compliment and curse. [Issue#346, p.88]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    May 4, 2020
    75
    After a stellar remake of an arguably the best Resident Evil game ever made, Capcom has let down our expectations by giving us a more scripted, more linear survival horror action game that will probably be forgotten like so many sequels that have gone the path of less resistance when it comes to game design. RE3 make feels more like a DLC than a full-blown game.
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