Resident Evil 3

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  1. n_dhruvo
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Great game. Only problem is its too short and they cut a few maps/levels from original game. Nemesis is scary and encounters are fun but but chase sequences are boring and scripted which takes away much of the horror.
  2. videogamefan64
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Resident evil 3 starts off brightly with it's opening area highlighting all the strengths of peak Re2 but quickly falls off after that. The new dodge move is a fun additional mechanic but it does take the game away from survival horror towards an action game which some may not enjoy. The latter areas in RE3 are either really small or linear hallways with a few branching hallways. While RE2Resident evil 3 starts off brightly with it's opening area highlighting all the strengths of peak Re2 but quickly falls off after that. The new dodge move is a fun additional mechanic but it does take the game away from survival horror towards an action game which some may not enjoy. The latter areas in RE3 are either really small or linear hallways with a few branching hallways. While RE2 was built around one main area RE3 takes you all over Racoon city and the quality of the game suffers for it as no area is truly big enough to capture the magic of RE2 minus the first area. Nemesis the Mr X stand in makes the box art but it clearly shows a misunderstanding on what made Mr X so great. Mr X was used only a handful of times so every time he showed up he was imposing and each foot step could make you shudder. Nemesis on the other hand feels like he's in half the game and while early encounters are tense by the end you will be sick of his ugly mug. What aids that is some encounters are far to easy dissipating the tension that Mr X created so well. Jill is an enjoyable protagonist and the supporting cast all fulfill their roles diligently but there are no stand outs. The length has come under fire as while it is about as long as an RE2 campaign there are 4 in Re2 compared to the one here. There are no bonus missions present here either. Overall RE3 is a game worth playing but is disappointing due to how great it starts and how averagely it ends.… Expand
  3. LordHawk
    Apr 6, 2020
    7
    Jogo muito curto e com partes excluídas do original. Zumbis reciclados do RE2 remake, porém com problemas de colisões. Jogo preguiçoso!
  4. Aeolian
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    This game feels rushed and it pales in comparison with RE2 remake. The ai is stupid, the macho **** belittling the protagonist, dialogs are ridiculous, childish and out of place. There is no sense of dread like in the previous remake, I'm just running around in circles shooting explosive barrels. Maybe i had high expectations, but i still feel that this game needed more time. Re2 wasThis game feels rushed and it pales in comparison with RE2 remake. The ai is stupid, the macho **** belittling the protagonist, dialogs are ridiculous, childish and out of place. There is no sense of dread like in the previous remake, I'm just running around in circles shooting explosive barrels. Maybe i had high expectations, but i still feel that this game needed more time. Re2 was gorgeous and it's a shame that this game was rushed. Better wait for sale… Expand
  5. Regs
    Apr 8, 2020
    7
    This game is a regression from the RE2 remake, but it does not make it a bad game. Some of the things I hate, any man others too, is quick time events which this game has an abundance of. It also suffers the lack of puzzles which makes resident evil, Resident Evil and suffers an identity crisis. The level design so far lacks and complexity nor does it succeed in immersing you in the story.This game is a regression from the RE2 remake, but it does not make it a bad game. Some of the things I hate, any man others too, is quick time events which this game has an abundance of. It also suffers the lack of puzzles which makes resident evil, Resident Evil and suffers an identity crisis. The level design so far lacks and complexity nor does it succeed in immersing you in the story.

    In short - you can tell the developers lost their spirit in the development of this game. Not sure what went wrong in their studio, but obviously something was afoot.    … Expand
  6. Alexandr2001
    Apr 4, 2020
    7
    I didn't play original RE3,so I don't see any big problems at all
    It's a good game just like RE2 Remake but too short
  7. Young_Nacho
    Jul 6, 2020
    7
    If you were a fan of the RE2 remake, you'll probably enjoy this as well, at least to a certain extent. It's definitely not as expansive or fleshed out as RE2 and some people are upset about content being cut, but I think the game is still a really enjoyable experience overall. It's got some really tense and interesting moments, and some solid level design. It's not gonna blow your mind orIf you were a fan of the RE2 remake, you'll probably enjoy this as well, at least to a certain extent. It's definitely not as expansive or fleshed out as RE2 and some people are upset about content being cut, but I think the game is still a really enjoyable experience overall. It's got some really tense and interesting moments, and some solid level design. It's not gonna blow your mind or anything, but it's still a fun few hours.… Expand
  8. Radamanthys46
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    Its a great game overall, but lacks from things we were expecting for this game, specially the behavior of nemesis, who seems to be a downgraded version of Mr. X. in fact, Mr X does scary much more than this version of Nemesis. for me this was a main issue, it doesn't filled my expectations.

    in other hand the game is extreme short. I know that the original was similar, but i expected to    Its a great game overall, but lacks from things we were expecting for this game, specially the behavior of nemesis, who seems to be a downgraded version of Mr. X. in fact, Mr X does scary much more than this version of Nemesis. for me this was a main issue, it doesn't filled my expectations.

    in other hand the game is extreme short. I know that the original was similar, but i expected to be more accurate is the scenes and scenarios that were presented in the original game. for me was terrible not having the clock tower scenario, or the RPD with Jill. I was expecting how is was going to be the harassment of nemesis in this part... unfortunately this didnt happened.

    As far for the rest, for me was okey, graphics, sound, characters, etc. definitely a must have game, but not for full price.

    BTW, the online feature its a mess, i didnt try it, its was really unnecessary and i think nobody plays it to much. waste of time and money on that part that should have been invested in the main game. a shame.    … Expand
  9. InfinityDeimos
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a whole, I feel the game is a solid 7/7.5 outta 10. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it. It doesn't surpass the original for me, that'll always be my favorite RE. But it does a damn fine job of merging the two styles of RE into one little package. The game is really fun to play with the new mechanics at your disposal. The visuals are wonderfully detailed and vibrant, a stark contrast to the subdued hues of Remake 2. Splashes of color illuminate the chaos and despair Raccoon City finds itself in. Oh, and the score is beautifully redone for this retelling of RE 3. Each piece is haunting, adding tension to the locale and situations Jill finds herself unfolding.

    With all that being said, I understand everyones gripes with the game. I may not share all of them such as the games length, but I feel some are pretty glaring:

    . I feel as though they've could have merged the Park and Clock Tower as one area for us to explore, rather than just have it as a boss arena. It wouldn't have to have been both entire maps either, but something a little more substantial than just a backdrop for a boss would've been nice. Maybe you go through the Park to get to the Clock Tower because a rescue helicopter is stationed at the courtyard. You arrive only to find that Nemmy in his second form has annihilated the rescue team and you have to scale the tower to escape him.

    . I REALLY wish they did more with Nemesis in the areas where you could explore. (Especially in his first form.) Asides from the Raccoon City streets, you're never actively pursued by him other than scripted sequences. I get why it was done for pacing reasons since it would've been way to stressful the entire time but still would've greatly enhanced his presence.

    .The last one for me is the lack of The Mercenaries. That was such a nice little bonus when you first unlock it in OG RE 3 that the R3make feels admittedly incomplete without it. Hell, RE 2R had all of its old modes in some capacity, so it's especially jarring. I truly hope that Capcom can add it down the line in an update like they did with the Ghost Survivors.

    Other than those, the only thing I would add are some more costumes and such. R3make is a fine game, I love it to bits. The characters feel more real than they've ever been and the story keeps you hooked throughout the duration. But it could've been even better with perhaps more time in the oven.    … Expand
  10. BigBossHayabusa
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    Don’t listen to the review bombers giving the game a 0. Is it missing a ton from the original? Yes. Is it only 5 hours long? Yes. But also don’t listen to those giving it 9s and 10s. This game moves from place to place far too often without creating an engrossing world to explore. It feels like the game keeps pushing you forward unlike the slow, intense pace of REmake 2. However, this gameDon’t listen to the review bombers giving the game a 0. Is it missing a ton from the original? Yes. Is it only 5 hours long? Yes. But also don’t listen to those giving it 9s and 10s. This game moves from place to place far too often without creating an engrossing world to explore. It feels like the game keeps pushing you forward unlike the slow, intense pace of REmake 2. However, this game is indeed worth your time. The story and characters are great and a lot of the areas, although short, are great fun.

    8/10    … Expand
  11. Borgoros
    Feb 17, 2023
    7
    They should have used one more year on this remake. Needs more meat on the bone.
  12. trevor1981
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    I'll have to agree with the reviews saying 'this shouldn't be considered a separate game but a dlc instead' because it's just too short, too small and too pricey. Nearly no new maps, they simply placed more zombies to somewhat make the play-through harder and worthwhile, but it obviously didn't work and never could.
    While a lot of players hate Konami, I remember when Metal Gear Survive    I'll have to agree with the reviews saying 'this shouldn't be considered a separate game but a dlc instead' because it's just too short, too small and too pricey. Nearly no new maps, they simply placed more zombies to somewhat make the play-through harder and worthwhile, but it obviously didn't work and never could.
    While a lot of players hate Konami, I remember when Metal Gear Survive was released, they at least had the decency of lowering its price, while the game was intended for endless hours of immersive fun. As for RE3, it's pure cash grab.
    I will definitely not be doing a platinum run and this will be the last time I pre-ordered a RE game.    … Expand
  13. JowDF
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    Um remake interessante, uma história boa e vários momentos de ação frenética, parece um filme dos anos 80. O único ponto negativo é o fato do terem removido várias localidades e inimigos do jogo clássico de 1999, a Capcom foi preguiçosa, deviam ter acrescentado mais coisas do jogo antigo nesse remake.
  14. freshtodhef
    Apr 4, 2020
    7
    I just want to start off by saying that I have never played the original but I’m a big fan of the series. After finishing the RE3 remake this morning, I can’t recommend the game at its current price point. $60 is really steep for something that can be beat in less than 6 hours while offering very little reason to go back and beat it again. Outside of the length, RE3 doesn’t offer much inI just want to start off by saying that I have never played the original but I’m a big fan of the series. After finishing the RE3 remake this morning, I can’t recommend the game at its current price point. $60 is really steep for something that can be beat in less than 6 hours while offering very little reason to go back and beat it again. Outside of the length, RE3 doesn’t offer much in terms of a memorable story, environments, or even enemies. Most of the time you’re fighting zombies with the occasional monster appearing to mix up the combat. This game would have been perfect as an expansion to the RE2 remake but as a stand alone title it’d wait for the inevitable sale.… Expand
  15. VTL
    Jul 4, 2020
    7
    Simplemente bien... Poco rejugable... si, otra vez la misma historia con mas dificultad/enemigos en otro sitio.... No es LeonA - Leon B - Claire A - Claire B.... Es el 2 remake pero con 3 cosas nuevas y poco mas. Un poquito decepcion. Ahun así es un buen juego sin ninguna duda.
  16. frederik1478
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    Resident Evil 2 Is atmospheric intense and horrifying at some point, Resident Evil 3 is the big action movie explosion ending, I like these games on different points I would say they are at combo for each other ,you really get the best experience if you play them both, For whites it does not reach the height of Resident Evil 2 I would say that Resident Evil 3 is more replayable
  17. weskergamer
    Apr 4, 2020
    7
    I have another candidate for GOTY this year, i saw a lot of people talking bad things about this game but i just beat it and i have to tell that it didn't disappoint at akk. Yes, is a lot shorter than RE2 but the point of the resident evil clasics was to test how fast you can escape. I missed Jill so much and i just want to see her again in another game after this, the audio design wasI have another candidate for GOTY this year, i saw a lot of people talking bad things about this game but i just beat it and i have to tell that it didn't disappoint at akk. Yes, is a lot shorter than RE2 but the point of the resident evil clasics was to test how fast you can escape. I missed Jill so much and i just want to see her again in another game after this, the audio design was the best of it, i was playing with headphones and with the lights out and was **** my pants. The soundtrack is beautiful, the story, the characters, and the final boss was awesome, saying that i don't enjoy resident evil final bosses that much but i really enjoy this one. I know this is not how a lot of people would love the remake to go but it is very recommendable if you ask me. Right now is number 1 im my GOTY 2020… Expand
  18. UnknownLUL
    Dec 5, 2022
    7
    I finished it in 9 hours and the timer says 6. Check the total time in the right upper corner. Nonetheless, RE3 maintains the same length the classic RE games had.

    Pros: + RE3 has more exploration, more side areas, more bonus content and more difficulties than RE2. Hardcore is not the hardest difficulty, and there is one difficult that randomizes items and enemies. + The game has one    I finished it in 9 hours and the timer says 6. Check the total time in the right upper corner. Nonetheless, RE3 maintains the same length the classic RE games had.

    Pros:
    + RE3 has more exploration, more side areas, more bonus content and more difficulties than RE2. Hardcore is not the hardest difficulty, and there is one difficult that randomizes items and enemies.
    + The game has one of the best graphics. The lighting and the character design look way better than RE2.
    + Expanded on original sections like the hospital.
    + Gameplay is fun. From exploring the city, shooting and dodging enemies, solving puzzles to fighting or running from Nemesis. There are more mechanics than RE2.
    + Sound design and soundtracks are much better than RE2.
    + A free online mode included.
    + Game feels so smooth to play, very well optimized.
    + Great cutscenes. Good story & characters.
    + Zombie dismemberment is still there. You can chop their hands or their legs.
    + Good replay value

    Cons:
    - No Mercenaries mode.
    - Some cut content that's irreplaceable like the clock tower (now it's just a boss arena).
    - Much fewer puzzles than RE2
    - Gore has been reduced; for example, you can't see body parts on the ground, you can't cut a zombie in half with a shotgun, and you can't dismember a zombie if it's "dead". However, dismemberment still exists.
    - Missed opportunity to bring back multiple choices and have Jill take different paths to reach her goals like in the original.
    - Raccoon City and Nemesis are very underused.
    - Very few costumes.
    - Wasted potential, the remake could have been much better.

    Overall, it's a good game. It feels short & underused, but it's well done overall.    … Expand
  19. DiegoDietz
    Jul 13, 2020
    7
    Es una pena. Porque el juego tiene mucho potencial (buenos gráficos, buen sonido, quizás el mejor desarrollo de personajes dentro de un juego de RE) pero es tanto el contenido recortado que termina pareciendo un DLC de RE2. El juego dura aprox. entre 4 y 6 horas (explorando todo a fondo, que tampoco hay tanto) los encuentros con Nemesis perdieron esa aleatoriedad que tenía en la versiónEs una pena. Porque el juego tiene mucho potencial (buenos gráficos, buen sonido, quizás el mejor desarrollo de personajes dentro de un juego de RE) pero es tanto el contenido recortado que termina pareciendo un DLC de RE2. El juego dura aprox. entre 4 y 6 horas (explorando todo a fondo, que tampoco hay tanto) los encuentros con Nemesis perdieron esa aleatoriedad que tenía en la versión Original y que tanto terror nos daba (Similar a lo que se hizo con Mr. X en el remake del 2 y que tan bien funcionó)
    Creo que la gran mayoría de los fanáticos de la saga esperábamos poder recorrer RC y conocerla en detalle... pero lamentablemente se quedaron cortisimos.
    Por ultimo, el modo online no ayuda en nada a levantar este juego, que termina quedando como algo bueno / muy bueno pero como un muy flojo remake.    … Expand
  20. ob1foru
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    Resident Evil 3: Remake WILL be a decisive game in the community where people will either enjoy it or loathe it. For the purpose of my review, I want to present to you (the reader) with two perspectives:

    1: How the game rates against the original 2. How the game rates against installments of the last few years By breaking it down in this fashion, hopefully you'll gain a better    Resident Evil 3: Remake WILL be a decisive game in the community where people will either enjoy it or loathe it. For the purpose of my review, I want to present to you (the reader) with two perspectives:

    1: How the game rates against the original
    2. How the game rates against installments of the last few years

    By breaking it down in this fashion, hopefully you'll gain a better understanding of why players and critics are so split on the title.

    Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (PS1) was always a bit of a departure from its previous installments. Survival action picked up and the game became a bit linear (though there were branching segments). In this regard, RE3: Remake feels like instead of giving you branching arcs, the developers felt compelled to keep channeling the player towards the next objective. This minimizes the amount of backtracking which artifically expanded the gameplay time RE2 and RE7 had. Instead, it's all about escaping as quickly as possible. And, while detractors will find this change annoying, even playing "casually," exploring every nook and cranny along the way, I still found my first play through to be on par with the original. Yes, several aspects of the storytelling have changed. And RE continuity purists are rightfully upset about those changes. However, in the grander scheme of bringing the game forward 21 years, I can understand why those changes occurred; even if I don't agree with them.

    As my mentioned previously, the game's run cycle for a single run through is definitely shorter than previous installments. When stacking this game up against them, even the original was drastically shorter. People tend to forget that this was Capcom's "Bridge Baby" (no relation to Hideo Kojima's ;) ) while the developer worked on Resident Evil: Code Veronica. Thus, RE3 was always intended to be used to gauge how respective players would be with more action, less backtracking, and quicker gun play. I would challenge anyone upset with this fact to go back and play Nemesis to feel the comparison to its peers, then come back again to evaluate how similar RE3: Remake is for the current generation.

    Fans of the series, and perhaps even new comers will definitely feel the difference as the series was setting up to jump into a new generation (Sega Dreamcast, PS2 and Gamecube). Still visually stunning, full of detail, solid game play mechanics, RE3: Remake will undoubtedly end up just like Nemesis. Loved for the villain, praised for for its strong female protagonist, yet ultimately overshadowed because its departure and playtime ultimately falls short when compared. At least bundled with this is Capcom's experimental multiplayer survival mode which honestly hasn't received the love it deserves. It's an interesting concept which, if people would stop emotionally reacting to everything else, deserves to recognized as Capcom's first solid attempt to bring a cooperative, survival online element into a the RE universe that isn't just a cash grab.

    tl;dr - Yes it's shorter than RE2 and RE7. Nemesis was shorter than RE1 and RE2 in the 90s. It's still an enjoyable experience and I would recommend it. Try playing it before reviewing it from YouTube videos.    … Expand
  21. ElleryHQ
    Nov 28, 2020
    7
    Оценка низкая лишь из-за невероятной коротизны игры, но об этом было сказано уже много слов. Стоимость должна быть на 70% ниже той, что за неё просят, тогда это было бы справедливо. Игры интересная, но хотелось бы больше.
  22. Memsido
    Apr 8, 2021
    7
    I quite enjoyed it.
    So far, I’ve played Re2 remaster, Re6 and this one. Here’s how I see it:

    Re2 remaster was more polished. Longer, more interesting story. 9/20

    Re6 is my fav Resident Evil game so far 10/10. Amazing story, a great game.

    This one is lacking quite a bit, but definitely far away from being a garbage. Wait for the sale and enjoy a good horror game.
  23. Rustaman
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    The game is very disappointing, inferior in all aspects of the second part. Why was it necessary to cut so much content compared to the original? From horror turned the game into an action movie! Only out of respect for the series I put 7 points..
  24. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 25, 2023
    7
    Well-made and entertaining, but also disappointing. The campaign is only about 6 hours long. Also, Nemesis is a real push over. But despite the flaws, RE 3 is a joy to play and is visually spectacular. Replay value is solid due to plenty of in-game challenges that unlock content. The Resistance multiplayer mode is decent and will appeal to fans of "Dead by Daylight". Overall, RE 3 remakeWell-made and entertaining, but also disappointing. The campaign is only about 6 hours long. Also, Nemesis is a real push over. But despite the flaws, RE 3 is a joy to play and is visually spectacular. Replay value is solid due to plenty of in-game challenges that unlock content. The Resistance multiplayer mode is decent and will appeal to fans of "Dead by Daylight". Overall, RE 3 remake is good fun. But Capcom should've made it twice as long. I'd rate it with a 7.5 out of 10.… Expand
  25. Huikk4poks
    Apr 4, 2020
    7
    First of all wait for the sale if you haven't played the original!!
    I may run with nostalgia glasses on, but still, I did enjoy this game noticing all the details that the original had but still Capcom please stop drinking so much coffee and calm down this game feels rushed.
    The original was the first horror game I have ever played and when I saw the first trailer for RE3 remake really    First of all wait for the sale if you haven't played the original!!
    I may run with nostalgia glasses on, but still, I did enjoy this game noticing all the details that the original had but still Capcom please stop drinking so much coffee and calm down this game feels rushed.

    The original was the first horror game I have ever played and when I saw the first trailer for RE3 remake really got my tears flowing. But there were pieces of information leaked that this game is short and yeah unfortunately it is.
    I understand the original wasn't long but it had replayable value. Randomizer was amazing in the original and those choices were small but still good phasing. but in this one, it feels more scripted. For the best experience start with hard mode and after that Nightmare difficulty is actually really fun! Nemesis is really well scripted in Nightmare mode.
    Game's first half is amazing but it loses steam towards the end.

    I will say the bad stuff first.
    -The game feels more scripted than the original.
    -I wanted more Nemesis (this is an actually big thing for me)
    -Short length, my first playthrough was 7 hours Yea my RE7 was 7 hours also but it feels like the overall phasing isn't there it feels rushed. I just wanted more..
    -Cut places and bosses from the original (Re2Remake had the same problem)
    -Some iconic cutscenes or story bits were removed.( Re2 remake had the same problem)

    Good stuff
    -Nemesis introduction IS **** AMAZING and those small action pieces I love you Nemi.
    -Filling those lose bits that were in RE2 Remake.
    -Details oooooh all the details that were in the original!
    -Face details. Cutscenes are actually good and the acting!
    -Original soundtrack! hell to the **** yes! the saferoom theme, thank you Capcom!
    -Jill is beautiful and badass, those new character designs are really good! (especially Mikhail and Nikolai!)
    -graphics and small facial impressions.
    - Details to Jill's torment with nemesis are actually really good!
    -More enemies.

    Cripes with other reviewers.
    "This game is more action-packed!"
    -It is the same issue was with the original but in the original, it helped a lot! In this one, I think those Nemesis pits were well scripted but in the original, they feel more unscripted? So yeah I don't blame you, This is easily the first RE titles out there with more action.
    "Game feels short"
    -I agree it's rushed.

    This game is in normal mode like 4-5 hours rushed action movie that really needed to be better than the original. This game actually made me appreciate the original more. This is isn't a bad game but for that price tag, it isn't worth it. If Capcom thinks that the multiplayer will fill those pits that Mercenaries and choices made in the original they are wrong.    … Expand
  26. ShadowPeter
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    After the success of the Resident Evil 2 remake, Capcom, unsurprisingly, released the remake of Resident Evil 3, a title originally released for PS1, PC, Dreamcast and, a few years later, GameCube. After finishing the campaign in about 5 hours and 20 minutes, it is time to say my justice about this new survival horror from Capcom. Does it live up to the original version?

    It is late    After the success of the Resident Evil 2 remake, Capcom, unsurprisingly, released the remake of Resident Evil 3, a title originally released for PS1, PC, Dreamcast and, a few years later, GameCube. After finishing the campaign in about 5 hours and 20 minutes, it is time to say my justice about this new survival horror from Capcom. Does it live up to the original version?

    It is late September 1998, the day before the events of Resident Evil 2. Jill Valentine tries to escape from Raccon City, because chaos is in place. Due to Umbrella's secret experiences, the majority of the population has turned into Zombies. But Jill's life gets even more complicated when she is chased by a big, ugly, horrifying and tooth-armed monster called Nemesis. Along the way, Jill will meet Carlos Oliveira, and together, they will try to find a way to survive the terrible events. And more I don't say to spoil the surprise to those who never played the original.

    Resident Evil 3, like the remake of Resident Evil 2, uses the excellent game engine RE Engine and, as you would expect, says goodbye to the fixed cameras of the first Resident Evil. The third-person camera maintains the proximity to the style presented in the remake of Resident Evil 2, and also provides greater realism and immersion, without losing the visual essence of the original game.

    When we start the adventure, we can choose between three levels of difficulty: Assisted, Standard and Hardcore. What are the diferences? In Assisted, players have aim assist, recover a certain amount of life automatically, enemies are relatively weak, start the game with an assault rifle and receive more ammunition when crafting. Standard is the typical normal difficulty. In Hardcore, enemies are stronger, ammunition and items are scarcer and crafting gives less ammunition. Newcomers to the Resident Evil series can start with Assisted or Standard to get used to it, but veterans will certainly move to Hardcore soon.

    Avoid spending bullets on zombies, use on bosses instead, especially in the most advanced difficulty, is the best option. For those who already know the Resident Evil series, weapons like pistols, assault rifles, shotguns, rocket launchers and grenade launchers are present in this remake. The same goes for healing items, such as Green and Red herbs.

    In terms of gameplay, it is very similar to the remake of Resident Evil 2, so anyone who liked this title will have a huge smile playing this remake. It's fun to explore Raccon City with this super smooth and fluid gameplay. It should be noted that Jill has the dodge mechanics as they had in the original game, which makes sense, since he is an operative with more training than Leon and Claire. However, there is a difference. Now, when executing a perfect dodge, the action slows for a few moments, thus giving an opportunity to counterattack.

    Graphically, it maintains the same graphic quality as the remake of Resident Evil 2. For those who are fans of this series or games of this genre, it is quite satisfying to see the pale and lifeless faces of the zombies, as well as the detail of their wounds, and the way they are staggering towards us. The same goes for zombie dogs and other monsters. The characters and enemies underwent redesigns in order to modernize their look, as is the case with Jill, Carlos and Nemesis. In the case of Jill, there was a positive redesign in my opinion. I know this might be awkward for some fans of the old design, but the Jill Valentine of the original looks more like a character in the James Bond films, whereas in the remake version, I feel like she really is a character of Resident Evil universe.

    As for the differences between the original and the remake, one with great impact is the absence of different endings and choices that affect the course of the adventure. This ends up having a consequence in the game's longevity, because there is less incentive to repeat the campaign. In addition, the Mercenaries mode has also been cut from the remake, further reducing single-player content. In place of this mode is Resident Evil Resistant, a 4 v 1 multiplayer mode.

    It is certainly funny to see Nemesis trying to hit us with a Rocket Launcher, but I think the tension in the original has been reduced. Even Syndrome, which was a terrible game, showed more tension, despite its technical mistakes being even more frightening. Yes, the songs in this remake are good and fit well in different situations, but nothing more than that. The short campaign and the absence of any single-player content is also not in favor. Resident Evil 3 is a good game, but it could have been a lot better if certain things hadn't been cut.    … Expand
  27. kieranallan0074
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    Resident Evil 3 feels more of a repeat of Resident Evil 2, except everything done worse. Nemesis was a badly thought out villain who wasn't as terrifying or bad as Capcom made him out to be. The game was too short, and the pacing was off. Overall I was really disappointed with Resident Evil 3.
  28. RaphaelMoraes29
    Apr 8, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Embora seja um bom jogo, carregar o nome RE3 o TRANSFORMOU em uma decepção decepção pelo potencial perdido chega a ser triste!
    o jogo foi uma regresão de re2 e poderia concerteza ter sido uma DLC do próprio, nem o desmembramento com o zumbi no chão existe mais, puzzles onde estão, terror deu lugar a ação, nêmesis não te da o medo necessário, a esquiva muito roubada, jogo curto e ainda trás o nome de re3 mais não traz os cenários a historia nada, somente os personagens.
    A mecânica é boa o jogo é legal, porém não vale o preço de um jogo novo.    … Expand
  29. kibowman
    May 23, 2021
    7
    Where are Clock Tower, Dead Factory, the classic puzzles, and The Mercenaries?? It's a decent game for first-time players but a quite disappointing one for the fans of the original game.
  30. Edgard86
    May 29, 2020
    7
    O jogo é bom.. Mas falha por ser um remake incompleto, nitidamente feito na correria.
    Prós: O gráfico é lindo, um dos mais bonitos que vi no ps4 PRO... Carlos é um cara admirável no jogo, atirar com seu fuzil de assalto é maravilhoso.. Batalhas contra o Nemesis são razoáveis e scripitadas.
    Contrás: Falta das áreas clássicas. Jogo curto, falta de puzzle..Nemesis não é o que eu esperava,    O jogo é bom.. Mas falha por ser um remake incompleto, nitidamente feito na correria.
    Prós: O gráfico é lindo, um dos mais bonitos que vi no ps4 PRO... Carlos é um cara admirável no jogo, atirar com seu fuzil de assalto é maravilhoso.. Batalhas contra o Nemesis são razoáveis e scripitadas.
    Contrás: Falta das áreas clássicas. Jogo curto, falta de puzzle..Nemesis não é o que eu esperava, não é orgânico, não da tanto medo, não tem trilha sonora quando ele aparece, isso é um defeito grave pra mim. Deveria ser um perseguidor na qualidade do mister X, com passados pra lá e pra cá, gritar STARSSS mais alto, mais aterrorizante. É um pouco sem alma e scriptado... Não gostei dele pular igual o homem aranha. deveria ser totalmente solo, como o mister X.. PSN: Edgard_1986    … Expand
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#61 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#8 Most Discussed 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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