《生化危机3 重制版》评测：在浣熊市的短暂逗留

Resident Evil 3 Remake had already become somewhat controversial before its release, with reports suggesting that the game’s development had not gone smoothly. There were also reports that another developer had initially worked on the game before Capcom brought development in-house. When the game finally launched after Resident Evil 2 Remake, its critical reception was not nearly as positive. Having played it myself, I can understand why. While Resident Evil 2 Remake was a well-designed and carefully put-together game, Resident Evil 3 Remake felt much messier in comparison.

The remake follows the basic structure of the original Resident Evil 3, with inventory management, save points, puzzles, and resource management. However, there is a noticeable shift in focus. Resident Evil 2 Remake leaned more heavily into survival horror, whereas Resident Evil 3 Remake puts greater emphasis on action. The game is not as technically ambitious as Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7, or Village, but it still follows the same general approach to gameplay.

Since combat plays a more important role here, Capcom introduced a quick dodge mechanic that players can trigger by pressing a button at the right moment. Successfully performing a dodge can help you land critical hits on enemies, making it an important part of combat.

The game’s most recognisable enemy is Nemesis, who takes on the role that Mr. X filled in Resident Evil 2 Remake. Nemesis has always been an iconic character, and many fans consider him a bigger deal than Mr. X. Unfortunately, I do not think Capcom managed to do him justice in the remake.

Nemesis was created by the Umbrella Corporation to eliminate S.T.A.R.S. members, a highly trained team that poses a threat to the organisation. Since Jill Valentine is a member of S.T.A.R.S., Nemesis spends much of the game pursuing her as she attempts to escape Raccoon City during the outbreak. Carlos, an Umbrella mercenary, eventually becomes Jill’s ally and helps her along the way.

The stories of Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 3 Remake take place during the same Raccoon City outbreak, with their events running parallel to each other. Capcom also made some creative changes to Resident Evil 3 Remake’s story to help it fit better alongside Resident Evil 2 Remake. However, I did not find the story particularly memorable, and the way Nemesis was handled was one of my biggest disappointments.

In the original Resident Evil 3, Nemesis was a major part of what made the experience so memorable. His appearances increased the tension and strengthened the survival horror elements, as he could show up and attempt to kill Jill. In the remake, however, most encounters with Nemesis feel scripted. Rather than creating the same sense of uncertainty and danger, he has largely been turned into a set-piece enemy who appears during specific sequences and boss fights. This takes away much of what made him such an effective threat in the original game.

Another problem is the game’s overall length. Some levels from the original were cut from the remake, which became a major point of discussion among fans. Resident Evil 3 Remake was already relatively short, and removing those sections made it feel even shorter. Considering how important Nemesis was to the original experience, I was disappointed that the remake did not do more to preserve the tension and survival horror that made the game so iconic.

Moving on to the Nintendo Switch 2 version, Capcom has done an excellent job with the technical side of things. The game uses DLSS upscaling, and the image looks quite clear when playing on a TV. It also runs at 60 FPS, and I did not notice any significant frame rate drops during my time with it. The main city area is somewhat more open than the environments in Resident Evil 2 Remake, making performance a little more challenging to maintain, but the game still runs well.

The visuals are good by Switch 2 standards, and the port works particularly well in handheld mode. Both Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 3 Remake are excellent ports for the console, making them good options for anyone who wants to play these games on the go.

Resident Evil 3 Remake is not a bad game, especially if you have never played the original. Its connection to the wider Resident Evil story gives fans another reason to experience it, but those familiar with the original may be disappointed by the shorter length, removed levels, and heavily scripted Nemesis encounters. The remake struggles to capture the survival horror that made the original so memorable.

Despite these shortcomings, the Nintendo Switch 2 version is an excellent port with no major technical flaws. If you enjoy the Resident Evil series, it is worth playing, particularly in handheld mode, even if it does not reach the same heights as Resident Evil 2 Remake.

Game Information

• Game Title: Resident Evil 3
• Price: $29.99
• Publisher: Capcom
• Developer: Capcom
• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 (Reviewed)
• Review Code: Provided by the publisher

Resident Evil 3 Remake delivers solid action and an excellent Switch 2 port, but its shorter campaign and scripted Nemesis encounters strip away much of the tension that made the original memorable. It runs beautifully at 60 FPS, though the remake itself never reaches the heights of its predecessor.

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• Score

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8.0

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