Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999)

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Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) is a single player survival shooter game with horror and violence themes. It received positive reviews from players.

IT’S IN YOUR BLOOD Join Jill Valentine, the heroine and amazing survivor of the notorious disaster at the mansion, as her nightmare continues. After resigning from S.T.A.R.S. Jull now prepares to head out of Raccoon City… but it’s not going to be easy. Caught in a town crawling with flesh eating zombies, more than ever she must rely on brute force and cunning to find a way to escape alive. This …

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 241 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Classic Resident Evil 3 is a masterpiece that offers a perfect blend of action and horror, with an engaging story, memorable characters, and a terrifying Nemesis enemy that relentlessly pursues the player.
The game provides great replayability thanks to its multiple choice-based live selection system, randomized item pickups, and inclusion of Mercenaries mode from the start.
The Steam release makes the original game more accessible to modern players with features like higher resolution support, various graphical settings, and inclusion of all original costumes and content that were cut in the remake.

The Steam port suffers from significant technical issues including frequent crashes, lack of proper controller support (notably on Steam Deck), absence of cloud saves, no achievements, and no Steam Overlay functionality.
The inclusion of Enigma DRM negatively affects performance, causes compatibility problems, and frustrates players, with many recommending the DRM-free GOG version instead.
The game's outdated tank controls and old-school UI can be off-putting to new or modern players accustomed to contemporary game design, making the gameplay experience challenging without patience and adjustment.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
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The gameplay is praised for its tense and engaging survival mechanics, including a flexible ammo crafting system, live decision-making choices, and exploration of a larger, enemy-filled city. The challenging dodge and shove mechanics add depth and reward skillful play, while the relentless nemesis pursuer intensifies the experience. Although the PC port has some stability issues and minor differences from the original, the core gameplay remains highly enjoyable and immersive.
- “The ammo crafting system means you have flexibility in which weapons you want to use in a given playthrough, with the system even having a hidden experience mechanic where Jill can get more bullets with each craft, eventually being able to make upgraded ammo.”
- “Being Jill and exploring the RPD is a lot more fitting, the city being bigger and filled to the brim with all sorts of enemies and having these timed decisions on various encounters with Nemesis makes for a tense gameplay loop.”
- “Non-stop gameplay, a broad inventory, a dodge move that's very unforgiving yet immensely rewarding if you can learn it, and a brutal and ruthless pursuer that will never stop hunting you until you are dead.”
- “This port is god awful, causing crashes on boot and during gameplay when tabbing out or disconnecting a controller. I finished the Nemesis fight multiple times with crashes and almost lost progress. I am taking a break until these bugs are fixed and the game is fleshed out properly.”
- “These PC ports have made a few minor alterations to the gameplay compared to the original PS1 releases because they're built off the once Japan-exclusive PC ports.”
- “The dodge/shove mechanic can be a bit finicky, making the gameplay sometimes frustrating to pull off despite being helpful and satisfying when executed correctly.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The graphics are generally considered dated but hold nostalgic or artistic value, with an art style that has aged well for classic game enthusiasts. Some users note minor technical issues and prefer the remake for modern visuals, while others appreciate the original's style despite its old-school presentation. Overall, the graphics suit fans of classic games but may not appeal to those expecting modern standards.
- “As a true old games' enjoyer, I think the graphics are incredible.”
- “It's a great game, although my PC has a hard time handling such stunning and powerful graphics.”
- “Just do yourself a favour and play this, don't let the 'dated' gameplay and graphics scare you; not all good games need ultra-realistic graphics and characters to be considered good.”
- “If you can get past the old graphics and tank controls, this is a must play.”
- “The graphics are slightly worse, I'm not sure why.”
- “Windowed mode is broken, no steam overlay, no achievements, minor graphical issues, movies outputting audio to only one channel, and more.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The music in this game is highly praised for its nostalgic and memorable quality, with standout tracks like Nemesis's theme and the save room music often lingering in players' minds. It is considered one of the best soundtracks in the series, evoking strong emotional connections and enhancing the overall experience.
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story offers improved acting and reduced campiness compared to previous versions, with added replay value through branching choices and multiple endings. It includes more content and longer narrative paths, featuring a unique decision-making mechanic during tense moments that influences outcomes without drastically altering the main story. Overall, it provides a fresh, engaging experience with valuable enhancements over earlier releases.
- “The game has tons of replay value, with choices at certain sections that offer small branches in the story, as well as certain item pickups being randomized when you start the game.”
- “It even changes the story (there are more than one ending now).”
- “The game has a really unique mechanic where you get to make a decision between two choices, usually during a fight or flight moment, and the result (while not making significant changes to the story) does provide some really cool outcomes.”
- “The story is alright, the acting is better in this game than RE2 so there are less campy lines but they are still here.”
- “The funny thing is the original version costs more than the remake on sale which shows how much they regret it, but regardless, this version has more content and a longer story (or I suppose it features the cut content from the remake).”
- “The live selection feature lets you make different choices that alter your story path, which is pretty cool, but the overall story impact remains limited.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability with branching story choices and randomized item pickups, making each playthrough feel fresh. Fans of the classic series especially praise its lasting appeal, though some feel additional goals could enhance replay value further. Overall, it is considered one of the most replayable entries in the franchise.
- “I recommend everyone to play this, it has so much replayability, especially if you have only played the remake; this might as well be a whole different game compared to it.”
- “The game has tons of replay value, with choices at certain sections that offer small branches in the story, as well as certain item pickups being randomized when you start the game.”
- “Because Resident Evil 3 is beloved, in my opinion, it is the best classic Resident Evil game ever made and has infinite replayability.”
- “Having some additional goals to chase after would have added even more replay value.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is hindered by DRM that negatively impacts performance, increases game size, and causes controller compatibility issues. Removing this DRM, as seen in a prior title, significantly improved frame rates and overall smoothness, suggesting potential for much better performance if addressed. However, out-of-the-box controller support remains problematic, requiring manual adjustments.
- “You removed it from 4r and the game now runs at nearly 200fps on my PC, imagine how well this could run if you just dropped that performance-killing nightmare?”
- “It appears to run smoothly, but it is not playable out of the box without changing your controller layout.”
- “It tanks performance, makes the game larger and messes with support for certain controllers.”
- “You removed it from 4r and the game now runs at nearly 200fps on my PC. Imagine how well this could run if you just dropped that performance-killing nightmare?”
- “Also, know that DRM is lame but it is whatever; anyone complaining about the performance hit is just someone crying that their steak is too juicy.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes immediately after loading, especially when Wallpaper Engine is active, sometimes requiring forced closure. However, with effort, mods like Classic Rebirth and Seamless HD can run smoothly, and overall performance and upscaling are good despite the lack of native gamepad support and cloud features at launch.
- “Looks and runs great.”
- “Runs great and the upscaling options are neat.”
- “Game freezes immediately after loading in; it's even worse when you have Wallpaper Engine active, as you can't even close the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere is highly immersive and intense, enhanced by detailed ambient sounds like howling zombies, cawing crows, and blowing wind. The constant threat of nemesis adds urgency, while intricately designed environments, such as a puzzle-filled mini-Spencer Mansion, contribute to a superb and engaging ambiance.
- “The ambience you hear of zombies who howl, because they still have a bit of consciousness in them, the crows cawing, the wind blowing, you can't beat this atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is intense, and the constant threat of Nemesis creates a sense of urgency that keeps you on your toes.”
- “They took a single background building and made it into a mini-Spencer Mansion, full of puzzles and a superb atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the humor brought by characters like Carlos, finding him very funny, and enjoy the game's witty dialogue. The humor complements the expanded content and story, making the experience engaging and entertaining.
- “I like the characters: Jill is great here, and Carlos is very funny!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotional responses, including fear and sadness, effectively creating impactful and memorable moments for players.

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