Resident Evil 3 Remake
A first playthrough often clocks in at under 6 hours.
: A mercenary for Umbrella's Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.) who assists Jill and is playable in certain sections of the game.
: A skilled survivor looking to expose Umbrella Corporation's crimes. Resident Evil 3 Remake
Upon release, Resident Evil 3 Remake earned generally favorable reviews from critics, but with far less enthusiasm than the 2019 game. IGN gave it a 9/10, praising the single-player experience, while GameSpot, in a review-in-progress, gave it a 6/10, criticizing its lost momentum and over-reliance on RE2 's tropes.
Resident Evil 3 (2020) arrived on the PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in April 2020, promising to give the fan-favorite character Jill Valentine her moment in the spotlight, with the relentless Nemesis as her pursuer. However, despite its stunning presentation and refined action gameplay, the remake was met with a far more divided reception than its predecessor. Critics praised its polished mechanics and visual fidelity, but many fans and reviewers pointed to its short length, significant cuts to content, and a shift toward action over horror as major drawbacks. A first playthrough often clocks in at under 6 hours
: The original game featured choice prompts that altered the branch of the story. The remake follows a single, fixed narrative path.
in the facility’s disposal area, finally destroying it with an experimental railgun Upon release, Resident Evil 3 Remake earned generally
The remake's narrative stays true to the original, with some welcome additions and changes to enhance the gameplay and character development. Jill is still the protagonist, but her character has been fleshed out with more backstory and emotional depth. The supporting cast, including Carlos Oliveira and Nikolai Zinoviev, have also been given more attention, making them more relatable and human.