Resident Evil 3 Remake
Resident Evil 3 Remake is a survival horror action game developed and published by Capcom. Released on April 3, 2020, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (with later Stadia and PS5/Xbox Series X/S upgrades), it is the second modern remake of a classic Resident Evil title, following the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019). While praised for its visuals, voice acting, and the terrifying Nemesis, the game received more mixed feedback than its predecessor due to its shorter length, linear design, and cut content from the 1999 original.
1. The Best Graphics in the Series Capcom’s RE Engine is on full display here. The character models for Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira are photo-realistic, and the atmosphere in Raccoon City is thick with rain, neon lights, and gore. If you want a "next-gen" visual experience, this delivers. Resident Evil 3 Remake
2. Nemesis is Terrifying (When He Shows Up) Nemesis is faster, smarter, and more aggressive than Mr. X from the RE2 Remake. His encounters are high-octane set pieces that force you to think on your feet. The sound design of his heavy footsteps and the music cue when he spots you creates genuine panic. Resident Evil 3 Remake is a survival horror
3. Fluid, Action-Oriented Gameplay Unlike the survival-horror crawl of RE2 Remake, RE3R is built for speed. Jill has a perfect dodge mechanic (a "Dead Eye" style slow-motion trigger) and a quick turn. The game encourages you to run, gun, and kite enemies rather than hunker down. It feels incredibly smooth to play. | Aspect | Original RE3 (1999) | RE3
4. It Respects Your Time If you are an adult with a busy schedule, this game is perfect. It has zero fat. No backtracking through confusing maps, no inventory tetris, and no slow opening. You start the game, and the chaos begins immediately.
| Aspect | Original RE3 (1999) | RE3 Remake (2020) | |--------|---------------------|--------------------| | Length | ~8–10 hours | ~5–6 hours | | Nemesis | Persistent stalker, drops weapons, random spawns | More scripted, no item drops | | Locations | Streets, R.P.D., Clocktower, Park, Factory, Disposal Plant | Streets, R.P.D. (Carlos), Subway, Hospital, NEST 2 | | Puzzles | Many (Clocktower music puzzle, water sample) | Very few, simpler | | Mercenaries | Yes (Operation Mad Jackal) | No (replaced by Resistance MP) | | Multiple Endings | Yes (epilogues for other characters) | No (single ending) | | Live Selections | Yes (branching paths) | No |