Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

by Capcom

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• Manufacturer recommended age: 0 months and up
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• ASIN: B00000K1VA
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (207 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,959 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review
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

Pros:

• Suspenseful and thoroughly engrossing storyline
• Excellent use of topnotch graphics and sound to establish mood
• Improved controls and faster load time between scenes
• The Mercenaries secret game adds serious replay value

Cons:

• Third-person, fixed-camera-angle point-of-view can be awkward
• May be too intense for younger players

Product Description
The zombies from the original Resident Evil have returned to give gamers another taste of terror in this third installment of the popular horror survival series. The game begins with Jill Valentine, who survived the first quest, but now finds herself surrounded by flesh-eating zombies as she tries to leave Raccoon City. Once again, there is lots of bone-crunching action as Jill defends herself against this never-ending army of the undead. Later in the game, players will assume the role of Carlos Oliveira, a Brazilian mercenary who will race against the clock to aid Jill in the morbid madness.

This game boasts tougher zombies and a few new moves to help you survive. At many points in the game, you will be chased relentlessly by the unstoppable Nemesis. This larger-than-life enemy appears to be impossible to destroy, which essentially means that you will have to outrun and evade it to survive. Nemesis may be slowed momentarily by a few bullets, but this creepy creature just keeps on coming.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis appears to have all the elements in place to become yet another classic. The success of the original game and its sequel has already spawned numerous imitations in the horror survival game genre. However, few games have been able to successfully replicate the spooky sounds and tension-building storyline of the original. It is also worth noting that this zombie-filled game does contain blood and gore that parents may feel is inappropriate for younger children.

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars George Romero would be proud, you'll just be scared silly!, December 8, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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...

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They did it again..., November 23, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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.

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Playstations best games to buy. . ., November 17, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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.