Resident Evil 3 Nemesis Playstation. Rated M for the elderly.
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The third installment of the series that redefined the survival horror video game genre, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is the best Resident Evil yet. As Jill Valentine, one of the original game's survivors, players must fight for their lives while fleeing a city overrun by hordes of zombies and other hideous creatures mutated by a sinister corporation's biotechnological virus. To make thing worse, a near-invincible monstrosity known as the Nemesis stalks Jill throughout the game, which raises the series' suspense level to an all-new high.
In addition to the constant threat of the Nemesis, Resident Evil 3 features other gameplay elements new to the series: players can now dodge attacks, perform quick 180-degree turns, and create ammunition by mixing gunpowder types. Also, the "Live Selection" feature forces players to make decisions that affect the story's direction.
While none of these additions are particularly groundbreaking, Resident Evil 3 keeps the player in suspense and the action even more intense than in its predecessors, proving that more of same can be a good--make that very, very good--thing in a sequel. --Joe Hon
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While Alone in the Dark may have been the forefather of the survival horror genre, Capcom's Resident Evil series perfected it, with each installment improving on its predecessor with finesse and style. Now Capcom's bread 'n' butter flagship series (no, not Street Fighter, silly) is back in the form of Resident Evil 3 Nemesis.
It seems Jill Valentine just managed to get cleaned up from her adventures in the original RE. When she returns to Raccoon City, it seems as though the entire Umbrella incident has been swept under the rug. Disenchanted, she quits the STARS force, hoping to catch up with Chris Redfield, who's already backpacking through Europe en route to investigating Umbrella's European headquarters. But before Jill can get out of Dodge, the zombies come back in force, putting an abrupt halt to her plans.
Taking place the day/night before the events that transpire in RE2, Nemesis, ironically, is the most sophisticated of all the RE games, both graphically and in terms of gameplay. While it stays true to the format, keeping the prerendered backgrounds of the previous games, RE3 is the most accomplished of the three. If you thought the graphics in RE2 were pretty sharp, Nemesis' are of even greater detail, with a higher resolution and get this - the loading times are faster. Jill Valentine is also easy on the eyes, looking light years ahead of the comparatively blocky models in the original game. Smooth light sourcing and practically flawless character models give the game an extremely sharp look.
In terms of gameplay, the controls remain largely the same. While it would be interesting to see how the Biohazard series would function with more of a 3D-platform game-control scheme, anyone comfortable with the RE setup will find RE3's even better. For starters, Capcom has implemented an auto-aiming function that doesn't detract whatsoever from the challenge in the game. What this does is keep you from wasting your ammo trying to line up shots from difficult angles. There is also a defensive sidestep that lets you dodge when an enemy attacks you, something Nemesis (he has a rocket launcher, the rat!) does with vigor. Thankfully, during your travels, you'll find that the game's puzzles are a lot more reasonable, with none of that "ooh, I'm dying, please go all the way across the mansion and solve tricky puzzles to get me the antidote, only to return and find that I'm dead anyway" stuff.
Another new feature initiated in RE3 is the ammo system. Throughout the game you will come across all types of gunpowder, which you will use to create a variety of ammunition for the various weapons you collect. Which powders you mix together will determine what sort of ammo you come up with (explosive, acid, etc.). And you'll want to collect as much of it that you can because you will definitely need it by the end of the game. Nemesis does not go down easily. There is also a new pick-your-path feature that lets you opt for one of two choices during key points of the game. Which action you choose will dictate how the game continues. You can play through this game a number of times and not see the same things twice - which is great, but this leads us to the "downside" of the game.
If you were spoiled by the two-character system in the first game, and super-spoiled by the two-character, two-disc, four-scenario system of the second game, then you'll be disappointed when you find that there is only one character and one disc to play in RE3. While this really isn't all that big of a deal by comparison, the game is over a lot sooner than the previous two games. In fact, aside from a brief jaunt as Carlos Oliveira (an Umbrella mercenary), you pretty much make your way through the game as Jill and only Jill. Fortunately, there is a not-so-mini minigame that opens up after you beat the game that lets you win points and buy weapons with unlimited ammo, which you can use to play through the main game a second time.
While it may seem as if Resident Evil fans are getting shortchanged on this one, it really isn't the case. Judged on its own merits, Resident Evil 3 is a truly outstanding game. Unlike other series (Street Fighter, Tomb Raider) that offer incremental "improvements," the RE lineup continues to refine an already excellent premise. This is a series with legs, and each new chapter does nothing to diminish it. --James Mielke
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George Romero would be proud, you'll just be scared silly!
Resident Evil 3: Nemisis is a most enjoyable and thoroughly terrifying game. If you love a good scare, along with a really fun game to play, this is your ticket! Although you don't have to have played any of the previous Resident Evil games to enjoy this, it would help. In any event, the scenario puts you into the heart of a town, Racoon City, being overrun with flesh eating zombies, ghastly mutated monsters and a big nasty killing machine by the name of Nemisis, all of whom have one thing on their minds: Kill you and make it very bloody and painful. Luckily, you, playing under the characters of Jill Valentine and Carlos, in respective portions of the game, come armed with some heavy duty firepower and the ability to outrun all of your attackers, even Nemisis if you're smart enough. This game doesn't shortchange you when it comes to horror; you will have the willies after playing this. I certainly did. It also delivers the goods on the gore factor too, so if you're squeamish, better to stay away, or look away at least when you open fire on the walking dead. There are also puzzles to tease your brain, as well as a good storyline worthy of a major motion picture. George Romero, director of the Night of the Living Dead, along with it's two sequels, would be proud of this zombie fest. On the downside, most of my complaints are with the storyline, more then anything else. In Resident Evil 2, certain things were explained and you understood the sinister greed behind the Umbrella Company's virus that turns people into zombies. Here, there doesn't seem to be much motivation behind a team of commandos, of which Carlos is one, for entering the fray. Also, the character of Nemisis himself is never explained, as no mention is made of where he comes from or why he's obsessed with killing the remaining S.T.A.R.S. rescue team, of which Jill is one. In Resident Evil 2, you found out that the behemoth who kept popping up to kill you at certain points was actually a scientist who injected himself with the G-virus. No such motive here for Nemesis, but in the grand scheme of this game, it's a minor flaw. So, if you're wondering if you should invest in this game or not, I say YES! Fire up your Playstation, Lock and load, try not to get eaten, and if you get really scared, leave the lights on when you play this! Welcome to the world of survival horror...
They did it again...
They did it again! On November 10, Capcom unleashed yet another nightmare to one of playstation best series; Resident Evil. When Resident Evil 3: Nemesis hit the shelf, it brought with it a brand new type of game play never before seen in the gaming world. What is it, you ask? True-to-life player interaction; with it's option of split second decision making feature. I've never felt more part of a game then I did when I first saw the choice screen. RE3 also adds to RE2 by giving some insight as to what happened to the town before Leon and Clair arrived. The backgrounds have improved greatly since the series first began, as have all the graphics for that matter. The story line and plot twists don't seem to be as involved as the previous games. However, what the scrip lacks the game play makes up for. A reloading tool has been added to you arsenal of weapons, allowing you to create more powerful ammo yourself. There are 10 new zombies which all have their own way of attack. And now there's an unstoppable force after you throughout the entire game. RE3 has by far the best ending of any RE along with a killer soundtrack. The puzzles are much better because they are totally random and change every time you play a new game. And there's an added bones game once you've finished the actual game. Like the RE's the preceded it, RE3 rewards players with free weapons and unlimited ammo, but unlike the earlier games, these gifts must be earned by winning the bones game and collecting money to buy them. This game is a must for any Resident Evil fan, and I would strongly recommend anyone interested in a good scare, or in the mood to try something new should pick this game up; then you'll see why millions of people are crazy of Resident Evil.
One of Playstations best games to buy. . .
They did it again! On November 10, Capcom unleashed yet another nightmare to one of playstation best series; Resident Evil. When Resident Evil 3: Nemesis hit the shelf, it brought with it a brand new type of game play never before seen in the gaming world. What is it, you ask? True-to-life player interaction; with it's option of split second decision making feature. I've never felt more part of a game then I did when I first saw the choice screen. RE3 also adds to RE2 by giving some insight as to what happened to the town before Leon and Clair arrived. The backgrounds have improved greatly since the series first began, as have all the graphics for that matter. The story line and plot twists don't seem to be as involved as the previous games. However, what the scrip lacks the game play makes up for. A reloading tool has been added to you arsenal of weapons, allowing you to create more powerful ammo yourself. There are 10 new zombies which all have their own way of attack. And now there's an unstoppable force after you throughout the entire game. RE3 has by far the best ending of any RE along with a killer soundtrack. The puzzles are much better because they are totally random and change every time you play a new game. And there's an added bones game once you've finished the actual game. Like the RE's the preceded it, RE3 rewards players with free weapons and unlimited ammo, but unlike the earlier games, these gifts must be earned by winning the bones game and collecting money to buy them. This game is a must for any Resident Evil fan, and I would strongly recommend anyone interested in a good scare, or in the mood to try something new should pick this game up; then you'll see why millions of people are crazy of Resident Evil.
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