The Resident Evil 3 Remake was announced in December 2019, and its development was led by Shinji Mikami, the creator of the Resident Evil series. The game was built using the RE Engine, a proprietary game engine developed by Capcom. The remake was designed to modernize the original game, which was released in 1999, while maintaining its core gameplay and horror elements.
is a polished, high-octane horror experience that successfully brings a classic character and setting into the modern gaming era. While it differs from the 1999 original in content, it excels at providing a tense, terrifying, and action-packed escape from Raccoon City.
The story unfolds in the chaotic streets of Raccoon City, occurring both twenty-four hours before and after the events of Resident Evil 2. Players step into the boots of Jill Valentine, a former S.T.A.R.S. officer attempting to escape the city during a catastrophic T-virus outbreak. Alongside Jill is Carlos Oliveira, a mercenary for the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.). Together, they navigate a city collapsing under the weight of the undead while being hunted by an unrelenting, intelligent pursuer known as Nemesis. Resident Evil 3 Remake
The runtime of Resident Evil 3 Remake is its most consistently cited flaw. Based on an analysis of over 30 reviews, the main story takes approximately six hours to complete, with some players finishing it in even less time. This has been the source of much debate, with critics and fans arguing that the game does not offer sufficient content to justify its initial price tag.
: A critical new feature for the remake, Jill can perform a precise dodge that slows down time, allowing for a devastating counter-attack. The Resident Evil 3 Remake was announced in
The remake is a loose reimagining rather than a strict point-by-point recreation, leading to significant structural changes. Feature / Element 1999 Original ( Resident Evil 3: Nemesis ) 2020 Remake ( Resident Evil 3 ) Interconnected streets with heavy backtracking Semi-linear urban zones and streamlined paths Nemesis Behavior Randomly stalks players through multiple rooms Mostly scripted chase sequences and arena boss fights Choice System "Live Selection" prompts that branch the story Fixed, cinematic narrative with no alternate paths Cut Content Includes Clock Tower, Park, and Dead Factory zones
However, the final product was met with mixed reactions. While initial encounters with the Nemesis are undeniably thrilling and tense, many players found that the sense of an ever-present, stalking threat was an illusion. In the remake, the Nemesis is largely confined to heavily scripted sequences and set-pieces. His appearances in the game's more open city sections are brief and follow predictable patterns, contrasting with the more persistent and dynamic stalking behavior of Mr. X in the previous game. Players step into the boots of Jill Valentine, a former S
The defining mechanical addition is the dodge system. By pressing the dodge button right before an enemy attacks, Jill executes a perfect dodge. This slows down time briefly, allowing players to aim directly at a weak point for a high-damage counter-attack. Carlos features a similar mechanic, replacing the dodge with a powerful punch that staggers oncoming zombies. Nemesis vs. Mr. X