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Avg. Customer Rating:  203 reviews
Sales Rank: 3981
Platform: Playstation
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Age: 17 - 17 years
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Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 013388210497
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 An excellent addition to the 1st/best survival horror series EVER April 15, 2007
For those of you who don't know, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis follows the aftermath of Resident Evil 2, where heroes Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield were introduced and ended with the both of them, along with Sherry Birkin, daughter of Umbrella big-shot scientist William Birkin, escaped the clutches of Umbrella, fighting their way out of Raccoon City.
Now, you're back to being Jill Valentine from the original R.E. and you've lost your job, your home, and all hell has now broken loose in Raccoon City like never before. The President has ordered the "Complete Sanitation" of Raccoon City, as the T-Virus has spread throughout the whole city beyond level of containment, and it's up to you to get Jill out of there...
...But now, a new bio-weapon has been released by Umbrella into Raccoon City, specifically programmed to take out all-remaining S.T.A.R.S. personnel, and he is one ruthless fother mucker (no pun intended) by the name of project: Nemesis.
His role in this game is to make your life completely miserable---He follows you wherever you go, shows up with new weapons sometimes (like a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher!!!), and he is determined to put you out of business like Enron (no pun intended)
This game introduces new monsters like the amphibious hunter known as Hunter Gamma, modified lab monsters (from R.E. 1), as well as killer bloodsucker-leeches and some big nasty worms you won't find at your local bait shop. Also new characters like Carlos and Nikolai, whom you might remember from the movie Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
This game is much like one of it's predecessors, Resident Evil 2, as it is set in the city and you go through the police station as part of your quest, of course to be pursued by your handsome friend Nemesis. This game is the ultimate fight for Jill's survival in her mission to find former teammate Chris Redfield and continue their mission to put an end to Umbrella once and for all at their headquarters in Europe.
The gameplay is great--You have decent dodging-techniques against common monsters like zombies and the introduction of the reloading tool so that you can make your own ammunition is also a big plus.
5 Stars, excellent gameplay and fun factor overall.
zombies, zombies, and more zombies December 8, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is sometimes called the forgotten installment in the Resident Evil series. Other people just call it the least popular. Let's face it: all the attention went to Resident Evil 1 and 2 because those were the games that were revolutionary. Those were the games that not only brought realistic, never-before-seen gameplay and 3D survival horror graphics to the original Playstation, but the Resident Evil series also made it *very* difficult for any imitators to come along and try to overtake the popularity and success of the Resident Evil series. Capcom knew they had something amazing with this series, and that's why when video game fans think about being scared and trying to stay alive, the Resident Evil series *immediately* comes to mind.
Now, here comes Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Correct me if I'm wrong, but, at the time of its release, this game didn't receive NEARLY as much attention as the previous two Resident Evil games. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that video game fans were anticipating the upcoming release of the Playstation 2 in the year 1999, or maybe people thought the Resident Evil series was starting to run dry. Nah, I highly doubt that second one is true. Nemesis was just the Resident Evil game that didn't really stand out, despite the many positive reviews of the game that I'm sure you've read about. Yes, the game is fantastic, and the fact that so many people would agree with me is more proof that the Resident Evil series was nowhere NEAR ready to be forgotten. Not in this lifetime, baby. It's just that Nemesis wasn't really a drastic jump forward in terms of innovation, like Resident Evil 2 was.
I honestly believe, if you have an appetite for running around destroying zombies, that Nemesis is the *perfect* Resident Evil game for you. I was completely taken by surprise as I continued to progress through the game and notice that the amount of zombies and other familiar enemies are absolutely LOADED almost everywhere you go. Zombies left and right!
At the very beginning of the game, when I looked inside that giant item box beside the typewriter, I couldn't believe Capcom was so generous as to give me more than enough ammo right from the beginning. I really mean it- you receive a LOT of ammo from your item box. After beating the game, I had a ton of ammo leftover. Now, I realize people will probably look at this as a bad thing, and complain that lots of ammo greatly decreases the challenge and makes progressing through the game a cakewalk. They'd also have a point if they wanted to complain that giving you loads of easily-available ammo straight from your item box doesn't really define "strategy game", since you aren't spending the majority of your time dodging enemies- you can simply walk up to them and shoot them and have *more* than enough ammo available for the next enemy you encounter. They'd be absolutely correct, on both counts.
Capcom is also pretty generous when it comes to those green herbs and first aid sprays. You can find plenty of them throughout the game, just sitting around on the table or floor, making the challenge level go down even more. Oh, and let's not forget that, in addition to having lots and lots of ammo generously offered to you, you also receive a few awesome weapons such as a machine gun and a shotgun straight from the beginning of the game. Another thing- when you pick up, for example, handgun bullets, you actually receive a LOT of ammo. I believe in Resident Evil 2 each of those orange packs of ammo contained about 15 bullets. In this game, you receive, and I'm honestly not kidding, around 40-50 bullets per pack. Capcom made running out of ammo something you will NEVER have to worry about.
However, in a few ways, the challenge has been increased from Resident Evil 2. For example, remember how slow the zombies would walk up to you in Resident Evil 2? You could practically stand next to them and blast away, and not have to worry about taking any hits. In Nemesis however, zombies are almost RUNNING at you, forcing you to turn around and allow yourself room to shoot. This is awesome, because you won't know which zombies are slow pokes and which ones are speed runners until you see one on screen. Oh, and thankfully a quick turnaround button has been included. Press down on the directional pad + the run button to turn right around. Very convenient button.
This game is also much scarier, not to mention much bloodier, than the previous Resident Evil game. The last time around, only *sometimes* zombies would break a window and try to attack you (along with crows, dogs and other dangerous enemies). In Nemesis, not only do windows break all the time, but zombies can pop out of cars, jump down from buildings, and other incredible things. Many times you will be caught completely off guard when it happens, too. This is awesome.
I love the fact that you actually go back to the police station from the previous Resident Evil game for a short while. You go back, grab some things, and then head back out to the streets again, where most of the game takes place. Interesting how the music from the main hall of the police station has remained exactly the same, and it's also interesting when you notice certain places blocked off that were very important to access in the previous game with Claire and Leon as your playable characters.
You're probably wondering why the game is called Nemesis. Well, Nemesis is the name of an enormous, persistent and dangerous maniac that, throughout the game, constantly tries to attack you. He can either smack you with his arm, or shoot rockets at you. This doesn't make the game as hard as you probably think, because most of the time you can simply run away from him. However, when he appears, get ready to either fight or run away. Don't stand around too long. Decide quickly!
I want to set the record straight about something. People writing reviews for this game will probably tell you that Nemesis chases you around from the beginning to the end of the game. That's not exactly true. Yes, it's true he will be a problem for you until the very last level but, you should know that Nemesis does NOT follow you around for the entirety of the game- he just appears *sometimes*, messes with you by following you into rooms and whatnot, and then he disappears for a while. If you haven't played this game yet, some reviewers will have you convinced that Nemesis will be chasing you around ALL the time -nonstop- and this is NOT true.
Probably the biggest challenge comes in the way of puzzle-solving. Now, think back to Resident Evil 2. What did you have? You had three or four puzzles to solve. And they were EASY! In Nemesis, let's see, you have 10-12 puzzles to solve, and some of them simply can't be completed unless you're either a really excellent puzzle solver, or you look the answers up on the internet.
Yes, I'm talking about that famous, dreaded water puzzle near the end of the game. Honestly, the best way to successfully finish the darn puzzle is to just look up all the possible solutions on the internet, and then write them down. I found seven different answers so far. Don't feel ashamed for having to look up the answers. This is one of those rare nearly-possible puzzles that you shouldn't feel bad about for not being able to understand it. Don't get me wrong- once you find out how to do the puzzle, it's easy. But if you happen to be mostly familiar with Resident Evil 2, and think you can go through the game on your own without a walkthrough, looking up help will probably be the best idea when you finally arrive to this puzzle. You'll be glad when it's finished!
The game has a good storyline too (well, by video game standards anyway) with excellent, action-packed cutscenes located throughout the game. If you consider yourself an action-type person, you will enjoy some of these cutscenes a LOT. I guarantee it. One of them has something to do with a helicopter, and you'll love watching it.
Also, Resident Evil 3 includes an infinite amount of ink ribbons to save your progress, and you now also have an option to skip over dialogue conversations and cutscenes by pressing the select button. You didn't have this in the last game.
Overall, I give this game the highest possible score you can give, and that would be 5 stars. It truly deserves it. The fact that you have to face about TWICE as many zombies this time around, and the fact that you are basically outside roaming the streets the entire time are major, major highlights for the game. These streets are deadly. Pick up this game today, and have fun.
 My personal favorite. July 24, 2006
I am a huge fan of the series, but this one is my favorite. It may not be the best overall (see re4, then re2) but it is by far the best story and i love the nemesis. the fact that he is so violent and unrelenting make him the best. the only gripe i have is that i beat it the first day i had it in only 3 hours. :(
The Truth about Resident Evil 3... April 25, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As I have mentioned before in my past reviews, I did not and will not buy Resident Evil 2 or Resident Evil 3 for Gamecube, I just don't feel like they gave the fans what they could have given them. In the fact that Resident Evil Remake, for Gamecube, is far better than the original Resident Evil on PSX 1.
That out of the way, let's slip once again into the Survival Horror genre with Resident Evil 3. To be flat-out-honest I loved this game from begining to end. Never once did I find myself annoyed or slowed down with any problems while playing this game. The graphics and sound are not much more than Resident Evil 2 gave us BUT the game itself seems to flow seemlessly with RE 2 in every aspect.
I feel that Capcom hit the nail on the head with this game as they did with Resident Evil 2... heck thus far they have done a real bang up job making these games. In closing all I can tell you is that not trying Resident Evil 3 would be a mistake... as the game has everything in it that you would need for a heartpounding experience of fun.
Better than RE2, but only by a little. October 24, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gameplay:
The controls feel a lot more comfortable and easy to use in this game, and the weapons are limitless. Everytime I start a new game I have all the weapons in my item box already. This game is so easy I once beat it in one day! I love how they let you turn quickly unlike in the others.
Monsters:
The zombies in this game really frighten me, especially the super zombie (I don't mean the Nemesis). The super zombie is real hard to find and it's toward the end of the game. I won't spoil it but be sure to look for it. The Nemesis is also real scary. His rocket launcher looks real old and rusty, making him look like he's been layin' underwater for a long time. I noticed how he really resembles Mr. X from RE2 in many ways. Both wear trench coats, both are big, both are immune to gunfire, neither feels like taking any mercy, they both pick you up if you are on their right side, and they mutate gradually. At first I actually got the idea that they were both the same creature, but then realized, nope. Also, in case no one noticed, when you go into the area with the trolly car (Before getting the parts to use it), and you look at the firey area ahead of it, you'll notice that it's the same area that RE2 started in. You see the huge truck, crashed into the building, and you can just tell it's the same area. To prove it, just look at both maps in RE2 and RE3. It's the same spot, believe me. So obviously both games take place in pretty much the same area, except all the wreckage blocks Jill, Claire, and Leon from ever meeting, although that would be interesting. Apparently they never meet, at least not from what I've seen.
Story:
It's very simple at first. Umbrella's T-Virus infects the whole city, but sends their mercenaries to clean up the mess. The police department gets infected, so there's almost no hope. Except for Jill, who resigns from S.T.A.R.S., and prepares to escape the city. The apartment she lives in blows up and she escapes, then proceeds to start plowing through the zombie hordes. Meanwhile most of the mercenaries from Umbrella are killed and only Carlos, Mikhail, and Nicholai remain. Although there's also one named Murphy, but he gets killed by Carlos because he's about to turn into a zombie. I won't spoil the important events, but this game is really scary. It'd be interesting if they remade RE2 and RE3 like they did with RE1 and REzero. I hope they eventually do. Then maybe remake RE code veronica, possibly. This game seems more like a movie, since the whole thing could be completed in one day if you have infinate rockets, infinate gatling gun ammo, and infinate M gun ammo. You can do that by beating the game once, and playing the mercenaries game afterward. It's real fun, and you can earn money to buy those weapons. You could also buy infinate ammo for all the guns, but I figure, eh, why bother when you got those three already. I love this game and it's really fun, so give it a try (Unless you already have it, obviously.)
-Brian Rodrego Morrison
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