In Resident Evil 3 Remake, you play as Jill Valentine trying to survive and escape from a zombie infested Raccoon City that is collapsing under the weight of a viral outbreak. All the while, you are relentlessly hunted by the towering Nemesis, a bio-engineered monster sent to eliminate surviving S.T.A.R.S. members. The remake updates the classic chase and horror proportional to both atmosphere and combat to create a tense, cinematic escape through chaos.
Developed and published by Capcom, Resident Evil 3 Remake launched on April 3, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It later became available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in June 2022, followed by a Nintendo Switch (cloud) version in November 2022. An iOS, iPadOS, macOS release came in March 2025. Running on Capcom’s RE Engine, the remake reimagines the 1999 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, with modern graphics, over-the-shoulder camera, updated controls, and more dynamic enemy encounters.
Gameplay
The game leans into high tension and action balanced with survival horror core themes. Jill has more mobility than in the original, with dodge moves and faster animations, while resources remain limited so every decision in combat matters. The game features redesigned levels, more fluid movement, and selective puzzle elements, but with less focus on exploration than in some other entries. Nemesis’ chase sequences are central, providing both fear and excitement as he appears unexpectedly throughout the city.
Visuals & Style
Resident Evil 3 Remake delivers a polished visual overhaul over the 1999 original. Raccoon City is recreated in detailed, decrepit beauty crumbling buildings, flickering light sources, damp streets, and claustrophobic interiors. Lighting, shadows, and particle effects help build atmosphere, while grotesque creature designs and the imposing presence of Nemesis amplify dread. Sound design also intensifies the tension moans, environmental decay, sudden noises all pushing the horror forward.
Importance in Survival Horror History
This remake is a showcase of how Capcom continues to refine and evolve the survival horror formula. Coming after the very well received Resident Evil 2 Remake, it demonstrates how to balance nostalgia with new expectations: faster pacing, more cinematic moments, and more intense action, without completely abandoning horror roots. It also reflects the trend of updating classic horror games for modern audiences while preserving enough of what made the originals memorable.
Reception vs Historical Value
Critics praised Resident Evil 3 Remake for its visuals, sound, and Nemesis’ design especially the tension he brings. Some criticism was directed at the game’s shorter length compared to its predecessor, and removal or trimming of certain content from the original, for example The Clock Tower which a pivot of the original Story. Over time, it has become respected for what it achieves in atmosphere, chase tension, and delivering a polished horror action hybrid. In legacy terms, it is seen as a successful though imperfect reimagining that both raised the bar and sparked debate about what should be kept when remaking classics.
Availability & Collectibility
The game is available digitally and physically on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC since April 2020. It was upgraded for next-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) in mid-2022, and has a cloud version for Nintendo Switch as of November 2022, along with releases for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS in 2025. Collectors often seek out special physical editions and themed bundles, but the game is broadly accessible due to its presence across multiple major platforms and frequent sales in digital storefronts.
Get it on:
Steam: Resident Evil 3 on Steam
Xbox: Buy RESIDENT EVIL 3 for Xbox | Xbox
PSN: RESIDENT EVIL 3
Nintendo Cloud Versio: Resident Evil 3 Cloud for Nintendo Switch – Nintendo Official Site
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