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In some 6 months, Resident Evil 3 remake was announced, released and forgotten
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The opportunity to make REmake 3 something unique and beyond its original incarnation: gone. Lost in time, like tears in rain. But Peter Fabiano (Producer) here says that the game is a "finished product" and it is their true [nurtured] vision. Maybe in 20 years when they remake the remake their vision will improve.
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I just beat it for the first time this week. IT was so good and fun. I loved every second of it.
Although I must say I loved it, I must ask: has any other game this year not been forgotten?
I guess the anglosphere would say Animal Crossing, but I just don't feel it. Besides that, what kind of expectation did you have for the game?
I guess the anglosphere would say Animal Crossing, but I just don't feel it. Besides that, what kind of expectation did you have for the game?
People are way too concern about a game "living or dying".
If it's not a multiplayer game it's not a big deal if people stop talking about it.
If it's not a multiplayer game it's not a big deal if people stop talking about it.
Even at the time of its release, Resident Evil 3 seemed kind of slipshod and outdated. It was an obvious sidestory packaged as a sequel, and it did little to advance the ongoing story. It was using the same muddy pre-rendered backgrounds that people were kinda tired of, along with the same frustrating and tiresome tank controls. Metal Gear Solid had come along and shown the world how amazing and cinematic a full 3D game can look. Even within the survival horror genre, Silent Hill and Dino Crisis were using fully polygonal worlds to great effect. The Dreamcast was released in the USA just a couple weeks prior to RE3, and people were looking towards the future. Code Veronica was just on the horizon, and was clearly the more interesting and promising project since it promised both new tech and new story.
None of this is to say that RE3 was bad, but it was not in a position to hold much mindshare. It released in the wake of both the Dreamcast and Final Fantasy 8.....then the next couple months brought the world Medal of Honor, Gran Turismo 2, Unreal Tournament, Quake 3 Arena, Jet Force Gemini, Donkey Kong 64, etc. RE3 is certainly remembered by fans of the series, but history forgot it because it was a very backward-looking game released in a very forward-looking time.
They fucked up with the pacing of the game. Removing the clock tower and park was a mistake. Dog Nemesis was a mistake. Not giving you another area where he chases you around as you're trying to complete puzzles was a mistake.
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It's not really about that. A lot of people seems to be confusing immediate attention and legacy. I mean the latter. The problem is not that RE3 is not being talked about right now, that's natural, the problem is that there is no reason to talk about it in the future.
95% of games are "forgotten" after their initial launch time. It's pretty much being discussed as much or better said as little as Nioh 2, DOOM Eternal and DBZ Kakarot. Once it's 19.99 for BF the discussion will start again and then die down shortly after. It's not a big deal
And that's a problem because...? Capcom's not gonna cancel the series based on RE3R's performance or legacy. Most games of the series aren't constantly talked about--RE1' s the foundation of one of Capcom's mega franchises, and 2, REmake, RE4 are all considered masterpieces. 3 rounded out the original trilogy, and Nemesis got props. REVII's got the "Well, they didn't fuck it up as bad as 6 mojo to it", and REmake 2 might linger on.. The rest, at least from where I stand, range from "another sequel by Capcom" to "it ran off the rails here".
They were right to call it Resident Evil 3 and not Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. I will continue to patiently wait for my Nemesis Remake.
On its own merits the game was good though I really enjoyed it. Mechanically it was really fun I loved the execution of the dodge and the game had really good boss fights and action. I just prefer not to think of the game as a remake.
On its own merits the game was good though I really enjoyed it. Mechanically it was really fun I loved the execution of the dodge and the game had really good boss fights and action. I just prefer not to think of the game as a remake.
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Because REmake 3 is just an ok-ish game, while the original was anything but. It's also a massive drop in quality when compared with previous remakes, especially RE2 which was released just one year before.
It was a really underwhelming remake
Though in the end, Code Veronica sold less than a third of what Resident Evil 3 did
Though in the end, Code Veronica sold less than a third of what Resident Evil 3 did
It was the most blockbuster Resident Evil game since 6 and fulfilled that role. Personally I enjoyed it and got my money's worth but it won't have the lasting impact of VII or 2R, to a lesser extent.
It was basically RE2 DLC and missed a lot of marks. Not bad but I couldn't recommend it at full price.
Not a massive RE fan where I GOTTA have it, and it just kind of seemed like more of the same and too soon, but less interesting than the RE2 Remake.
Plus, for me, the worst and most frustrating part of RE2 was Mr. X and RE3 Remake seems like it doubled down on that mechanic with Nemesis. So I definitely wasn't interested.
Plus, for me, the worst and most frustrating part of RE2 was Mr. X and RE3 Remake seems like it doubled down on that mechanic with Nemesis. So I definitely wasn't interested.
50???
Should have been 30 at best. Only reason they got away with selling it for 60 is Resistance. A separate game.
In one hand, yeah, very unfortunate. On the other, hell yeah, bring the deep price cuts capcom.
Seriously though? I will wait for mods to fill the missing content.
There is alreadly a ton of them, but they seems obssed with jill outfits.
Seriously though? I will wait for mods to fill the missing content.
There is alreadly a ton of them, but they seems obssed with jill outfits.
Well Nemesis is barely even a threat now. He stalks you for 5 minutes and that's it. Every time he is in the game a cutscene starts and it basically becomes a set piece involving him.
As someone who expected a Mr X on steroids I was very disappointed.
I'm baffled that people have a problem with Nemesis?
Firstly, did they only play the first 30 minutes?
Secondly, he is an integral part of the story, A FRICKIN' BOSS, so how exactly would that work?
Also, he's not like Mr. X and
I liked the game a lot as I played RE3 Remake for the first time this week. Short, sweet and action packed. Looked great just like RE2 Remake, but like the original it will live in RE2s shadow.
Firstly, did they only play the first 30 minutes?
Secondly, he is an integral part of the story, A FRICKIN' BOSS, so how exactly would that work?
Also, he's not like Mr. X and
is only used as a chase scene between areas/chapters
I liked the game a lot as I played RE3 Remake for the first time this week. Short, sweet and action packed. Looked great just like RE2 Remake, but like the original it will live in RE2s shadow.
I honestly almost already forgot that it came out this year, this topic reminded me. I actually liked the game, but yeah, it was painfully short. I done 3 playthroughs and according to steam my total playtime is still under 10 hours lol
I think the game was an extra hour or so away from being truly great, but as it stands it was basically the lenght of a CoD campaign but without the compelling MP/coop modes. Resistance is.... not it.
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Even just including mercs would've done wonders, this game really begs for it with its action focus.
I think the game was an extra hour or so away from being truly great, but as it stands it was basically the lenght of a CoD campaign but without the compelling MP/coop modes. Resistance is.... not it.
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Even just including mercs would've done wonders, this game really begs for it with its action focus.
It's also my sentimental favourite of the PS1 games.
I was gripped by fear throughout!
hot take: original RE3 is better than original RE2 and the remake deserved to be similarly better. original RE3 is almost the best game in the series, only behind the sublime RE1 remake. I wish we lived in the timeline where we got RE2 and RE3 remakes in that style, but even for the style of remake we got, we got robbed of what could have been an even more incredible game than the RE2 remake, imho
I still can't fathom how they thought it was a good idea to make an actual killing machine with only one purpose (get rid of STARS) make so many mistakes.
If you were grabbed by Nemesis for any reason in the original, you were scrambling physically (mashing buttons) and mentally (If I don't escape, I'm dead) because he was an actual threat that doesn't pause or let you breathe for very long.
This guy... grabs you with a tentacle lash, walks up to you and... waits. He can grab you, smash you to the floor and... waits. In cutscenes, on numerous occasions had Jill completely vulnerable (twice or maybe even three times grabs her by the head) but does something stupid like toss her aside and just... waits.
I'm having a hard time believing a killing machine with a purpose makes that many weird decisions one after another. It's nitpicking for sure, but when it and random stuff like a helicopter blowing up for no reason keeps happening, I really notice the lack of 'urgency' I had when playing OG RE3. I rarely felt safe. In this game, heck even in the opening, she closes the door behind her and the game waits for you to move on. Nemesis patiently waits for you to move ahead so he can break down that door.
I could keep going, I have many many issues with the game and definitely want to forget it. I can say, at least, gameplay wise what's there is good. It's by no means a bad game or anything.
But man, what could have been...
If you were grabbed by Nemesis for any reason in the original, you were scrambling physically (mashing buttons) and mentally (If I don't escape, I'm dead) because he was an actual threat that doesn't pause or let you breathe for very long.
This guy... grabs you with a tentacle lash, walks up to you and... waits. He can grab you, smash you to the floor and... waits. In cutscenes, on numerous occasions had Jill completely vulnerable (twice or maybe even three times grabs her by the head) but does something stupid like toss her aside and just... waits.
I'm having a hard time believing a killing machine with a purpose makes that many weird decisions one after another. It's nitpicking for sure, but when it and random stuff like a helicopter blowing up for no reason keeps happening, I really notice the lack of 'urgency' I had when playing OG RE3. I rarely felt safe. In this game, heck even in the opening, she closes the door behind her and the game waits for you to move on. Nemesis patiently waits for you to move ahead so he can break down that door.
I could keep going, I have many many issues with the game and definitely want to forget it. I can say, at least, gameplay wise what's there is good. It's by no means a bad game or anything.
But man, what could have been...
It has some serious pacing issues, where the whole game kinda feels like the back-half of Remake 2 after you leave the police station. The levels feel really small and it doesn't take long before you've cleared them out and you're being funneled to the next place. Half the time I wasn't even sure what I was doing, and then it felt like it just ends.
That and Nemesis feels much flatter than Mr. X, he's sort of too powerful to be scary, in a weird way. There were certain parts where I just kept dying to him over and over, to the point where I became kinda numb to him and he just started being this annoying thing I had to get lucky to get past. Hearing Mr. X stomping around the floor above you, there was so much tension to the way he would advance towards you, it was so much scarier than nemesis just dropping in and flesh whipping you. Technically he's more lethal, but he ends up being more annoying than exciting.
That and Nemesis feels much flatter than Mr. X, he's sort of too powerful to be scary, in a weird way. There were certain parts where I just kept dying to him over and over, to the point where I became kinda numb to him and he just started being this annoying thing I had to get lucky to get past. Hearing Mr. X stomping around the floor above you, there was so much tension to the way he would advance towards you, it was so much scarier than nemesis just dropping in and flesh whipping you. Technically he's more lethal, but he ends up being more annoying than exciting.
Does a game nowadays need to have a certain amount of hype after certain amount of time to be worthy? I think simply existing and being good should give the game enough validation.
It will always hurt, especially considering how much love went into the first two remakes. It's a good game but it could've been so much more. I can't help but think that everytime I think about the game. Jill is my favorite RE3 protag and I was so pumped for this. It's a shame I ended up having such mixed feelings
So long, RC
So long, RC
I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. Having not played the original, I came in with tepid expectations (I distinctly remember RE3 not being that loved at the time, which was the reason I skipped it), but I found it to be a very enjoyable, easily replayable, densely packed action game. I was surprised by how much of an action game this really is, I always thought RE3 was more like RE2 in that regard (maybe it is and they cut all that from the Remake).
I ended up getting a platinum trophy which is something I normally don't care for, but I found myself wanting to play the game more.
I ended up getting a platinum trophy which is something I normally don't care for, but I found myself wanting to play the game more.
It should have featured the park, the clock tower, the dead factory, expended street section as well as shirtless Nemesis.
Also get rid of the stupid nest lab, the factory was a fantastic design.
(and get rid of this pointless nemesis redesign with his silly twisted nose.)
If they can't properly remake RE3 into a solid 6-8 hours game for 60 bucks, what are they going to do with RE4, which is at least 2 or 3 times as long?
Also get rid of the stupid nest lab, the factory was a fantastic design.
(and get rid of this pointless nemesis redesign with his silly twisted nose.)
If they can't properly remake RE3 into a solid 6-8 hours game for 60 bucks, what are they going to do with RE4, which is at least 2 or 3 times as long?
Underwhelming remake, but a decent attempt
Honestly its just the lack of content rather than quality that bothers me
Honestly its just the lack of content rather than quality that bothers me