While it doesn’t quite reach the levels of later entries in the series, you definitely feel more equipped to take on a threat of this level. While Resident Evil 2 put a lot of emphasis on the horror aspects of the game, those elements take a backseat here. For newcomers however, it’s an action-packed thrill ride of horrors and explosions.Īction seems to be the name of the game this time around. It’s unknown if this sets a new canon for the series, but longtime fans might not appreciate the changes. While the concept of the plot stays mostly the same, there are a lot of details that change along the way. Finding help in Carlos Oliveira, a mercenary with the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service, they’ll have to work together to achieve their common goal. Taking place before and after the events of Resident Evil 2, Jill must do whatever it takes to survive. Chronicling Jill’s escape from Raccoon City, things get worse when she gains a pursuer in the form of the hulking Nemesis. Does this remake live up to those expectations? Well it depends on what aspects you focus on.Įven though this is a remake of a classic, the new Resident Evil 3 does take liberties with the story. Fans have wanted a Resident Evil 3 remake for years, and for good reason. While Capcom’s internal team was working on remaking Leon Kennedy’s first foray into survival horror, the team at Red Works was working on remaking Jill Valentine’s personal living Hell. This includes excellent games like Devil May Cry 5 and Resident Evil 2, which were both equally impressive.
Starting with Resident Evil VII, the developers have made great strides fine tuning the engine with several titles.
Capcom has been on a roll ever since they developed the RE Engine for this generation of games.