bit-tech Shopping: Capcom Resident Evil 3 (GC)

Rating: 8

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Strengths: action

Weaknesses: none

Summary: this is another good game from the series. It is not my favorite but the action is the best in this one even though the story is a little weaker

Rating: 6

Time with product: 1 Years

Strengths: Runs better on the Gamecube console.

Weaknesses: The fact that it is a direct port with practically no enhancements, except for some very slight ones.

Summary: RE3 is one of my favorite RE's of them all thanks to the constant action focus and the fact that you have a creature (Nemesis) which stalks you the entire game. Sadly, like with RE2, this is a direct port of the PSX version with some slight graphical enhancements thanks to the upgraded hardware. It's still fun to play, but Capcom should have given the fans a few extras with the release of both of these games. The PC version or DC version are still better than this one. The only thing that has changed is that the voice that says "Resident Evil" at the beginning is now the voice of the guy that says it in REmake and REØ. Still RE3 is one of my personal favorites in the RE series.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 30 Days

Strengths: One of the classic Resident Evil games

Weaknesses: Very expensive on the Cube, not updated even slightly

Summary: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis is one of my favorite Resident Evil games... it features a sense of dread that goes beyond mere words, as you are constantly hunted by an unwavering relentless monster for nearly the entire game. It's not just out to scare you, it wants you dead.... makes for an experience that all fans of the genre will adore. The main 'problem' is that this is simply a port of the original Playstation game, and doesn't feature any real upgrades. It's also extremely expensive, as Capcom released the game in limited numbers at a whopping $40... consider it's just a port, that's very pricy. Still, it's worth every penny for fans of the genre.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 15 Days

Strengths: Survival Horror, gameplay, controls, characters

Weaknesses: Graphics are weak since it is a port

Summary: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis for Gamcube is a port of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis for Playstation. Therefore, the graphics are not the usual gamecube quality. However, the game is the same great game as the PSOne adventure. Running from Nemesis will still send chills up your spine. After playing Resident Evil 4, the controls need work, however they do a great job in this game. Overall, a good game, but I wish it was reworked like Resident Evil for gamecube.

Rating: 6

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Strengths: decent gameplay

Weaknesses: very straightforward, not really frightening

Summary: This game is one of the weaker games in the series. After writing a review for RE4 (possibly the best) this game leaves much to be desired. The player will control Jill, from the first game. The plot unravels within the first hour of gameplay, with little progression. If the reader of this review is a fan, maybe the purchase can be justified. Otherwise, this game is a rental at best.The graphics of this game are very outdated, and the controls are awkward and difficult. I would recommend RE4 if you don't have it.