Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) Review Summary

Original RE3 preferred over remake: Many players express a strong preference for the original Resident Evil 3, citing it as the true experience and better than the remake. They appreciate the original gameplay style, tension, and atmosphere.

Nemesis praised as best villain: Nemesis is frequently highlighted as a favorite villain and a key feature that sets Resident Evil 3 apart. Players appreciate his scary and persistent nature.

PS1 classic with nostalgia: The game is often remembered as a great PS1 classic, with players feeling nostalgia for playing it on the original console. Some also appreciate the improvements made over the PS1 version.

Excited about Steam port: Players are excited about the official port of the game to Steam, making it more accessible to a wider audience.

Part of the classic trilogy: Resident Evil 3 is seen as the final part of the original Resident Evil trilogy, often considered one of the best games in the series and a classic.

Confusing and problematic controls: Many players reported issues with the control scheme, finding it difficult, non-intuitive, and sometimes not working at all. This includes problems with both keyboard and controller support.

Criticism of the remake: The remake received significant criticism for being heavily cut, not true to the original, and overall disappointing. Players expressed that it did not meet their expectations and was considered a bad remake.

Missing Steam features: The game lacks several Steam features, including Steam Cloud, achievements, and the Steam overlay, which affects the ability to take screenshots and use cloud saves.

DRM issues: The presence of DRM, particularly the Enigma Protector DRM, was noted by players as unnecessary and problematic, affecting the overall experience.

Launch and settings issues: Players reported issues with the game refusing to launch and problems with launch settings. Additionally, there is a lack of in-game settings, requiring players to use workarounds.

Nemesis as a persistent enemy: The presence of Nemesis, a stalker enemy that chases the player throughout the game, is a significant feature.

Challenging controls for new players: The game's controls and camera mechanics are noted to be challenging, especially for new players and those using keyboard controls.

Immersive atmosphere and tension: The game is praised for its intense and atmospheric environments, which contribute to an immersive gameplay experience.

Choice and counterattack systems: The game includes choice and counterattack systems that add depth to the gameplay.

Survival horror elements: Players highlight the survival horror aspects of the game, emphasizing the horror elements and gameplay mechanics.

Graphical settings and quality: Players have noted issues with anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, pixelated graphics, and bad colors. There are also mentions of minor graphical issues and general graphics settings.

Resolution and upscaling settings: There are requests for 4K resolution support and suggestions for upscaling or HD textures. Some players appreciate the upscaling options available.

Steam Deck compatibility issues: Players have reported that the game lacks official Steam Deck support and does not work properly on the device.

Technical issues and crashes: There are reports of technical issues with the game port, occasional crashes, and general PC performance issues with graphics.

Control and input issues: There are reports of buggy controls on MacBook M4, input lag, and terrible controller support.

Highly recommended thrilling game: Many players highly recommend the game, describing it as a thrilling experience that should not be missed.

Buy on GOG for better experience: Players recommend purchasing the game on GOG due to the lack of DRM and better modding support compared to other platforms like Steam.

Classic REbirth mod enhances experience: Several reviews suggest using the Classic REbirth mod for an improved gameplay experience.

Recommended for series fans: The game is particularly recommended for fans of the series, while non-fans might not enjoy it as much.

Show interest in classics: Players recommend buying the game to show Capcom that there is interest in classic games.

Game completion: 8.0h.

Story completion: 4.0h.

Nostalgic Veteran: Enjoys original tank controls and classic survival horror mechanics. Motivation: Nostalgia and appreciation for classic gameplay. Stance: buy.

Series Enthusiast: Enjoys both classic and modern versions of the games, seeking a mix of nostalgia and updated features. Motivation: Enjoyment of the Resident Evil series and seeking a thrilling experience. Stance: sale.

Modern Convenience Seeker: Prefers games with modern features like achievements and cloud saves. Motivation: Desire for modern gaming conveniences and updates. Stance: deep sale.

The game performs well on higher-end hardware with 12-15GB VRAM but faces significant issues on systems with less than 8GB VRAM.

Windows <8GB VRAM: negative. Players report poor performance, lack of upscaling, and other technical issues.

Windows 12-15GB VRAM: positive. The game runs well and looks sharp and crisp at 4K resolution.

Steam Deck: The Steam Deck experience for this game is marred by several significant issues. Controller support is a major problem, with many users finding it difficult or impossible to play the game with a controller. The reliance on the touchscreen for navigation and the absence of cloud saves are also notable inconveniences. Additionally, the user interface has several issues, and the addition of DRM has caused further problems. These issues collectively result in a frustrating user experience.

Linux and Proton: The game generally runs well on Linux but has notable issues with launcher compatibility due to registry changes that do not work well on Linux. Additionally, there is a lack of native gamepad support at release, particularly affecting Steam Deck users.

Request for Dino Crisis 2 Remake: Players expressed interest in a remake of Dino Crisis 2.

Mention of GOG version: Some players mentioned the GOG version of the game.