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  1. Feb 27, 2021
    8
    Resident Evil 3
    Im on the side that enjoyed this game
    Resident Evil 3 isa 5 hour long 3rd person survival horror game where you play as 2 characters, Jill and Rico, however unlike resident evil 2, their story is combined rather than 2 separate campaigns.. this left many to compare the two games, I however appreciate that each resident evil game is its own thing.. though this does feel
    Resident Evil 3
    Im on the side that enjoyed this game
    Resident Evil 3 isa 5 hour long 3rd person survival horror game where you play as 2 characters, Jill and Rico, however unlike resident evil 2, their story is combined rather than 2 separate campaigns.. this left many to compare the two games, I however appreciate that each resident evil game is its own thing.. though this does feel like a much mor linear version of resident evil 2.. youll still be just as addicted to map cleaning with the super useful map color system, where the map will changecolors once oyuve collected everything from a room, so youre not searching everywhere for items… resident evil 3 also toned down a lot of the scavenger hunting.. this is more get from point a to b, solve the problem needed to progress and deal with zombies along your way, pick up every item you can, craft health and ammo… all while nemesis, the main monster in this game is stalking you, running into him feels terrifying as much like mr x,, nemesis is seemingly unkillable… youll be running from safe room to safe room.. the game does autosave but youre free to save in any safe room much again like resident evil 2… story wise I wasn’t all too intrigued here, but I loved the environments,especially in the first half of the game, I wanted to search every building just to see some new scenery, youre not stuck in the same spot for nearly the entire game, which I appreciate.. and I also appreciate the lightbare on my ps5 controller telling me how much health I have left.. one less thing to bring up my inventory for.. but one more thing to bring it up..and that’s management.. I hate how little space you have here in resident evil 3.. sure you can find upgrade pouches, but it just never feels like enough space, especially when new guns can take up multiple spaces and even quest items take up spaces which really just shoulnt be a thing in any game… though it does add to the scarcity feeling, do I ant this ammo or do I want to keep my healing items… its just as a map cleaner, its annoying..
    Overall though I enjoyed Resident Evil 3… if youre going into it expecting more resident evil 2, you wont get it..youll be disappointed in its length and more action feel..resident evil 3 like every other resident evil its its own experience and I for one like that.. Resident Evil Resistance also comes with resident evil 3, but ill be reviewing that mode separately.
    I give Resident Evil 3
    an 8/10
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  2. Apr 11, 2020
    5
    I really enjoyed Resident Evil 3. I think i enjoyed it however, because it felt as though it was essentially DLC for the last instalment.

    Its a great looking game. its functionally very good, offering a smooth experience and is always fun to play. However, RE2 and its engine was designed to maximise the experience you want from a slow-paced, tense horror, and does not translate as well
    I really enjoyed Resident Evil 3. I think i enjoyed it however, because it felt as though it was essentially DLC for the last instalment.

    Its a great looking game. its functionally very good, offering a smooth experience and is always fun to play. However, RE2 and its engine was designed to maximise the experience you want from a slow-paced, tense horror, and does not translate as well to the more action orientated third game. The centre piece of this offering is Nemesis, despite his removal from the title, and sadly its AI is not as impressive as even Mr X from RE2. You never feel in much danger, with Nemesis' appearances failing to surprise or even offer much difficulty. The whole game is very easy and very short, and if the developers were to argue they were going for more a cinematic take in this game, they failed with regards to this too. The narrative, like with all RE games, is awful, with you never really feeling invested in anything going on. As fun as Jill and Carlos are to play as, there is zero depth to their character or relationship. Other villains were cartoonistic and shallow.

    Its not particularly bad, but its not better than the last game in any way, and this is bad. It feels like a cash grab and so after finishing the game, even though i enjoyed it, i'm left with the feeling that it could have been so much better.
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  3. Apr 4, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The campaign was far too short and their reimagining seemed more like a rush job than an actual attempt at a remaster of a dated masterpiece. Multiple segments of the original game were flat out cut out of the game altogether. Nemesis is by far the weakest aspect of this game, his appearances are scripted instead of constantly being chased...not much of a pursuer in this game. The lack of content after the campaign was a let down too...its far less than the standard resident evil game and far less generous than the Resident Evil 2 remake. Instead of Mercenaries mode we are given resistance...I have no words for that thing. I did enjoy the changes to Jill...its about all I enjoyed. RIP Brad...they turned him into an even bigger Jobber than he was before. Expand
  4. Feb 18, 2021
    6
    They took so many things out from the original, it was so sad... the game is not the longest, and nemesis doesn't really stand out... cant really compare to re2 remake, and wont even try to compare to the original RE 3. They failed massively and its sad... If I were you I'd wait and buy it second hand or when it gets a super discount... Right now not worth the money youre paying for it...
  5. Jan 26, 2021
    4
    Nu biggest problem with this game is: control. Jill feels sluggish and feels to slow for the faster paced surroundings/enemies. This was very well Used in re1 ‘tank controls, but here its just really annoying. No dedicated knive button, onstoppable animations mid fight, just bad. Also, you know you have a problem when you have to try 7 different angles to get the interact handle button toNu biggest problem with this game is: control. Jill feels sluggish and feels to slow for the faster paced surroundings/enemies. This was very well Used in re1 ‘tank controls, but here its just really annoying. No dedicated knive button, onstoppable animations mid fight, just bad. Also, you know you have a problem when you have to try 7 different angles to get the interact handle button to appear. Further: empty surroundings, scripted, cheap deaths and short. But the short thing was a good thing, i was glad i was done. Expand
  6. Apr 10, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself is great in terms of jugability and technical aspects, I did enjoy the game but the lack of content is very dissapointing, Nemesis is very scripted, theres only one moment in the campaing where it chases you without a script, I expected more streets, revisiting Clock Tower, The Park, Worm Boss Battle, and many other things from the original , the games feels rushed, and thats not good for a $60 game, resistance is like a different game nobody asked for, anyway.. the game is fun and is exciting but is damn short, hopefully it could be something else with upcoming DLCs, I hope Capcom think about giving this game more content, there are so many options, Nicholais Campaing, Mikhails before the arrival of Jill, etc... or you can even expand the lore adding characters from RE Outbreak, its up to you, good game but very short Expand
  7. Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Resident Evil 3 remake es un auténtico juegazo lastrado por la escasa duración de su campaña.
  8. Apr 7, 2020
    7
    A dumbed down Resident Evil experience.
    The classic Resident Evil Games have a special magic to them. Resident Evil 2 Remake accomplished to bring that magic to modern times with only slight compromises. While the remake of Resident Evil 3 manages to prevail some of that oldschool Resident Evil flair, a lot of it got cut out, not only compared to the original RE3 but also compared it's
    A dumbed down Resident Evil experience.
    The classic Resident Evil Games have a special magic to them. Resident Evil 2 Remake accomplished to bring that magic to modern times with only slight compromises. While the remake of Resident Evil 3 manages to prevail some of that oldschool Resident Evil flair, a lot of it got cut out, not only compared to the original RE3 but also compared it's direct predecessor, the fabulous RE2 Remake.
    While i can live with certain changes like no choices or no multiple endings or the missing clocktower part, i absolutely don't understand why there are almost no puzzles in this game. A classic Resident Evil game with only a handful, super easy puzzles? That's a bummer!
    Thinking and solving riddles was a great counterpart to the surrounding brutality, horror and action.
    But the most annoying thing in this remake is the fact, that it's difficulty got dumbed down.
    There are typewriters every five minutes where you can save your "progress". But not only that, this game also autosaves almost everywhere. There is nothing at stake anymore! It feels like there is always a safety net beneath you and nothing bad can happen anyways. But this takes the fear or excitement of losing completely out of it. I played it on "hardcore" or "veteran" (in europe) difficulty and even there i felt like nothing really bad can happen to me because, yeah, autosave and a million typewriters. It feels like capcom wanted to avoid at any cost that the player could feel unpleasant or annoyed, so therefore the safety net.
    Also the inventory management got simplified and you find plenty of hip pouches easily. And where are the blue herbs?
    The main game is good, not great, not excellent, but good. You can argue about the length, yes, but on "hardcore" ("veteran") i played about 12 hours all in all and was kinda satisfied. The bossfights were hard! That's good.
    But the multiplayer called Resistance is clunky and chaotic. Fighting as a group against the mastermind. The idea sounds good, but its execution is bad. And why random teenagers? The RE franchise has enough characters to chose from.
    I still hope capcom is going to remake the first Resident Evil or Code Veronica with this new, outstanding engine. But if they do, please with more time and care.
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  9. Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Um remake muito bom, seguiu a linha do antecessor e interligou uns acontecimentos de RE2 Remake
    Continuação direta e pra quem reclama do tempo de campanha é pq não jogou o 3 clássico, eu zerava o clássico em menos de duas horas, gostei bastante, Jill ta incrível e só não do 10 pelo nemesisda parte fi al
  10. May 16, 2020
    6
    Temos que olhar o jogo com o seu conceito reimaginado porém como grande fa da série nao posso deixar de criticar os deslizes da franquia, como esse jogo.
    O Nemesis está incrivel, bem estruturado, rápido, porém foi mal utilizado em uma Raccoon City mal projetada, extremamente linear e pouco exploravel, suas transformações nao sao muito fiéis o que é aceitável para um jogo reimaginado.
    O
    Temos que olhar o jogo com o seu conceito reimaginado porém como grande fa da série nao posso deixar de criticar os deslizes da franquia, como esse jogo.
    O Nemesis está incrivel, bem estruturado, rápido, porém foi mal utilizado em uma Raccoon City mal projetada, extremamente linear e pouco exploravel, suas transformações nao sao muito fiéis o que é aceitável para um jogo reimaginado.
    O mapa é quase inaceitavel, tiraram elementos épicos como o cemitario, a CLOCK TOWER e a ida da Jill na RPD.
    Em conclusao, os desenvolvedores ignoraram a base primordial do jogo, colocam um gráfico (que esta perfeito aliás) melhorado e usaram o sucesso do Nemesis para alavancar vendas porém nao deu certo porque se trata de um jogo muito importante na franquia e para os fas e deciram jogar tudo isso fora por um trabalho mais ou menos.
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  11. Ewl
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    O início do jogo é sensacional, muito diferente do clássico é uma forma interessante de reimaginar essa história, mas senti falta de alguns lugares e momentos icônicos do clássico.
  12. Apr 8, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listen, I actually enjoy this game all through, but it is not a good remake(or should I say reimagining). I think the negativity on Metacritic for this game is a bit excessive in my opinion because it is not the worst Resident Evil game, just not a good reimaging game. The fact that this game is $60 is crazy since the campaign is really short yet it felt long and the game felt so linear without any exploring freedom. The main enemy, Nemesis, is barely in this game which is rather disappointing, everything felt rush yet long...I don't what to say. I liked how they made Jill cocky, love the dodge mechanics, Raccoon City is beautiful to be in, Nemesis is terrifying(when he shows up), and the rest of the characters is alright. I'm more disappointed that they remove some of the best parts of the original Resident Evil 3 like the Gravedigger, the park, even the FREAKIN CLOCK TOWER, and barely any puzzles in this game. Overall, is not a good game or a bad game, just disappointing. I was hoping this game would be quite as good as Resident Evil 2 Remake from last year, but it felt like a downgrade from it. (Also, the people who made RE2 Remake didn't make this game, it was a different team that worked on this game and it shows) Expand
  13. Jul 5, 2020
    4
    Weak. And four bullets to the head to kill any zombie is just a little too excessive. I'm not looking to pay Dark Souls here. Sooooo much shorter than the original and it just doesn't have the same feel. Also, what is the deal with Carlos' hair?
  14. May 20, 2020
    4
    Resident Evil 3 is one of the prettiest games that aren't for me that I have ever played. I really wish I could enjoy myself while playing Resident Evil 3, but the Nemesis makes that damn near impossible. The game without this thing chasing you is rather fun and suspenseful. When he shows up it become hectic and for me very frustrating. I understand that is the point of it but for me thatResident Evil 3 is one of the prettiest games that aren't for me that I have ever played. I really wish I could enjoy myself while playing Resident Evil 3, but the Nemesis makes that damn near impossible. The game without this thing chasing you is rather fun and suspenseful. When he shows up it become hectic and for me very frustrating. I understand that is the point of it but for me that isn't fun having an unkillable enemy just chasing me around until I reach the area he can't. I wish I could love this game I really do, but I couldn't finish it without wanting to break a controller. If high stress games aren't for you, or if having creatures you can't stop chasing you aren't for you I would say pass. I definitely should have. Expand
  15. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Es un juego muy respetuoso de su juego original; adaptando a Nemesis a la actual generación y dando el mismo miedo que antes. El único punto bajo, a mi parecer, es que cuando se compara con el remake del 2, se ve más pobre de contenido, quizás se debiese haber agregado algo más de contenido al juego base (porque RE: Resistance), la verdad no llama tanto la atención.
  16. Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Un juego perfecto en todos sus apartados, un gran remake del original, el unico pero es el diseño de jill que no me acaba de llamar, pero eso ya es cuestion de gustos personales
  17. Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilloso meencanta la saga RE, sobre todo esta frescura en el remake en contraste con el de antaño. Expand
  18. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Well i don't kmow why user score so low.
    For me remaster not bad at all!
    Game not so long for be started bored
  19. Apr 15, 2020
    6
    Residents Evil 3 Remake is and beautiful and fun game just like RE2 Remake was. You get to replay the original story with about half the story removed and a little bit of RE5 insane boulder punching strength. If youre a fan of Resident Evil should you play this? Yes. Should you buy it right now? No. Gamers are able to beat the whole story mode in and hour and a half. Re3 should of been DLCResidents Evil 3 Remake is and beautiful and fun game just like RE2 Remake was. You get to replay the original story with about half the story removed and a little bit of RE5 insane boulder punching strength. If youre a fan of Resident Evil should you play this? Yes. Should you buy it right now? No. Gamers are able to beat the whole story mode in and hour and a half. Re3 should of been DLC for RE2. No full retail game should be able to be beat in less than 5 hours. And get most of the achievements for it. With in a total of 10 hours you should not be able to 100% a $59.99 game. This is a $29.99 game at the most. Its sad that mini bosses like gravedigger was removed and Expand
  20. Apr 10, 2020
    8
    So far capcom has done a great job especially with the Resident Evil saga, this remake makes lovers of the saga remember again how bad it was and in addition to its chilling history. It is a shame that the experience is very short and hopefully Capcom will take out a DLC to extend the duration of the game.
  21. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    I'm waiting for the 4 and the 1 in remake // j'attend le 4 et le 1 en remake
  22. Sep 14, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game definitely wasn't as good as 2 and VII, but it still provides some of those good RE horror/action factors, especially the second one. The first encounters with Nemesis are thrilling as it is a great boss to fight with. However, the game is not as good once he mutates. Still, I'm excited for the next installments. Expand
  23. Apr 27, 2020
    7
    Ok game. Finished in over 8 hours on first gameplay. Not much new on second gameplay. Cutting original maps was not cool and the online game is boring atm.
  24. Nov 23, 2021
    8
    I really like Jill as a character so Resident Evil 3 was always my favorite. I loved Resident Evil 2 Remake and was hoping that RE3 would have same quality. Saddly this game is not as good as the last one, but is good anyway.
    Resident Evil 3 Remake its kind of short and really lineal in its gameplay, but looks and plays great. Its not as deep as the last game but I had a good time with
    I really like Jill as a character so Resident Evil 3 was always my favorite. I loved Resident Evil 2 Remake and was hoping that RE3 would have same quality. Saddly this game is not as good as the last one, but is good anyway.
    Resident Evil 3 Remake its kind of short and really lineal in its gameplay, but looks and plays great. Its not as deep as the last game but I had a good time with this one. Also this new Jill is good, at first I was not that into this new design but ended liking the new model and new personality. I even liked Carlos, I used to despise him in the original but now I think its a good character.
    Almost every character in this games was improved from the original: Much better Brad, much better Carlos, much better Mikhail, much better Nicholai. Jill was improved too. Only Nemesis was left behind and thats why this game is not as good as it should be.
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  25. Apr 9, 2020
    5
    Capcom just being too lazy, they could’ve done better! Not what I was expecting from my favourite RE
  26. Feb 25, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the weekend I brought the game to the end and took a total of 4 hours 54 hours and achieved a meager 380 gamerscore and ranked C.

    I had my entertaining fun, but it doesn't match the atmospheric density of the second part. Resident Evil 3 felt more like a pure action game. It starts with this "cheat" evasive role, which was helpful but felt too inappropriate.

    For me, the nemesis is only a shadow of the Tyrant, from which a threat emanated solely through its presence. The Nemesis was just a recurring action cannon fodder for me, even if the sequences were done very cool and the cattle are very aggressive.

    I also found the protagonists rather weak. Jill was a really cool character, I hardly connected with the rest, especially Nicholai was just annoying.

    In terms of graphics, there is actually nothing to complain about, and I didn't have any bugs or performance problems worth mentioning. The place around these spider-like insects was very cool and really disgusting in its staging: D.

    In spite of all that, I certainly had my 5 hours of fun and that's why there are 7/10 zombies.
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  27. Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Perfect perfect perfect..it is much much better from resident evil 2 and from all resident evil franchise..it is the best zombie game i have ever played include last of us....i finish the game in 7 hours but it was worth for 70 hours...never listen the other people..perhaps it is best game for last ten years...trust me..you will nevee regret...you will live unbeliavable miments in yourPerfect perfect perfect..it is much much better from resident evil 2 and from all resident evil franchise..it is the best zombie game i have ever played include last of us....i finish the game in 7 hours but it was worth for 70 hours...never listen the other people..perhaps it is best game for last ten years...trust me..you will nevee regret...you will live unbeliavable miments in your life...absolutely perfect...thank you thank you thank you capcom...you do your best resident evil..trust me it is beyond your imagination..i will buy collector edition as soos as i have money
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  28. Nov 14, 2020
    5
    ⚠️58%
    Way too much missing in this game. It’s way too short and there is way too little to do.
  29. Apr 15, 2020
    4
    I've been a resident evil fan since the 1990s. I've liked nearly every release and played most of them. The resident evil 2 remake was perfect and expanded the original by a lot. Plenty of replayability and fun on every playthrough. While re3 looks amazing, it is WAY too short. All the momentum the previous release gained is gone. Capcom really dropped the ball on this release. JustI've been a resident evil fan since the 1990s. I've liked nearly every release and played most of them. The resident evil 2 remake was perfect and expanded the original by a lot. Plenty of replayability and fun on every playthrough. While re3 looks amazing, it is WAY too short. All the momentum the previous release gained is gone. Capcom really dropped the ball on this release. Just because the game looks amazing doesn't give you the excuse to be lazy and make half a game. Expand
  30. May 2, 2020
    6
    I cannot see how people are giving this game 10's, this is nowhere near a perfect game, whilst this also is nowhere near a 0 or 1. I think it's important that this is a Reimagining of the Resident Evil 3 game, not a faithful remake or remaster, this is a reimagining. Both this and RE2's remake, are completely different games, they shouldn't be compared directly with each other. However,I cannot see how people are giving this game 10's, this is nowhere near a perfect game, whilst this also is nowhere near a 0 or 1. I think it's important that this is a Reimagining of the Resident Evil 3 game, not a faithful remake or remaster, this is a reimagining. Both this and RE2's remake, are completely different games, they shouldn't be compared directly with each other. However, it's clear that "MORE" detail was put into the 2nd's remake last year.

    RE3 Reimagining is a somewhat faithful attempt at recreating the story of Jill Valentine in RE3 the original. The RE Engine is at full works in this game, with the game showcasing fantastic graphics and a very enjoyable gameplay experience. Unfortunately, while these are separate games, a lot of assets have clearly been reused from last year's RE2 remake, this is clearly evident with zombies, with a lot of zombies being reused from the zombies we mostly encountered in the Police station.

    A lot has changed from Re3 original to this reimagining. For starters, Jill and Carlos both have different looks, Jill, compared to her Re1 and Re3 look has a slightly darker complexion and a different outfit from the get-go, however, you can still get the original outfit by purchasing a DLC item. Carlos has a new haircut and a new personality. I think Carlos looks better in the original outfit (again paid DLC), but it's all preference. The new designs I have no issues with, just I prefer their older designs. Unfortunately, some of the best parts of the original RE3 are completely gone, like the clocktower sequence against Nemesis, which has been skimmed over, and the multiple puzzles that were needed to be solved early in the original re3. Enemies like crows, spiders, and even the giant Centipede have completely been removed from the game, and some areas have been removed as well. There were also choices you would make in re3 original that would take you on a different scenario/path that are non-existent in this game.

    However, this game does some things right, like the hospital redesign is by far one of the best areas you will visit in the game. There are multiple areas to explore and feels somewhat similar to the RPD from the 2nd game. Hunters are well designed now, they look more menacing and some players are crawling with heaps of them.

    Nemesis, unfortunately, is a big issue with this game. Instead of being somewhat unpredictable in the original re3, he now is sequenced based, and only really comes out when you are needing to get to somewhere important. Unfortunately, some of his later game boss fights are some of the most frustrating boss fights in any re game. However, NEMESIS is still a really good addition to this game and looks fantastic, however, after a few hrs you will get tired of his antics and realize, he is more of a nuisance than a threat.

    CapCom also missed the mark by not remastering or adding the original RE3 ost as a download, or extra. RE2 has this option, so not being able to play the game with the original ost was extremly disappointing. Overall, the game is still really enjoyable, however, it isn't worth the $89 AUD, or whatever the full price game is worth in your region. If you have already played RE2, I would personally wait until this goes on sale. This was clearly a rushed job, which is a shame, because more time on this game, we could've seen truly something amazing. If you are new to the franchise and looking for a game to pick up, play re2 remakes first, that if we are comparing the two is a far better experience than this reimagining.
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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. 85
    Overall this game could be seen as a missed opportunity to flesh out what was — in 1999 — a quick but quirky followup to the more substantial RE3. But from the insane locations and intriguing characters to the stunning looks and satisfying action, this is a stellar game in its own right, and that can't be ignored.
  2. Apr 17, 2020
    70
    Parts of the game, such as the opening in Jill’s apartment, look positively cinematic — so textured and atmospheric one can almost imagine that video games will draw near the end of the uncanny valley in our lifetimes. If and when that should occur, I hope that Capcom will have found another horror template than zombies.
  3. Apr 10, 2020
    80
    After an explosive start, Resident Evil 3 on Xbox One quickly falls into a familiar rhythm. Having a Tyrant hunt you down is now the new norm for Resident Evil, but the most feared of all will always be Nemesis. He quickly disappears into the cutscenes however, without as much of an impact as you would perhaps hope. Thankfully though, there are enough environment and enemy variations crammed into this short experience that you never get a chance to settle down and acquaint yourself with any one enemy type, and as a survival horror game that is exactly how you want to feel.