Resident Evil-3 (Remake)
Release Date: 03 April 2020

Strengths:
-Refreshing new reboot of RE3
-Outstanding graphics and models
-Superbly detailed character animations
-Nice story, fairly well preserved as compared to the original (they didn't spoil it entirely !)
-Quality voice acting (Jill, Carlos, Mikhail, Nicolai, Brad, Tyrell and even the previously unknown doctor guy, all were superb!)
-Action Packed (Nice weapons, and combat is fun!)
-Hunters Included !

Limitations:
-No Mercenaries Mode (Big Let Down !)
-Short campaign time (2-6 hrs)
-Very linear gameplay
-Many enemies (esp. giant worm), locations and scenes deleted as compared to the original
-Limited number of weapons
-No multiplayer or co-op or add-on campaigns for RE3 story

Conclusion:
Being the first RE game that I played, the original RE-3 was undoubtedly my favourite one and hence buying the remake was a no-brainer for me. The game has a good refreshing feeling to it with the setting and story has been slightly modified with more sensible and believable aspects added to some sections. For example, you don't have to place stones in hand of statues to obtain critical items like batteries, characters behaviour more realistic etc. The biggest strength of the remake is how well Capcom has brought out the characters of old RE3 and carefully put them all in almost perfectly in the game. Especially, Jill, Carlos, Mikhail, Nicolai and Tyrell. Amongst the side characters I liked Tyrell very much and refining him from practically zero value character in the old game to the present one was refreshing to see. Jill's personality is more refined and her behaviour is more logical in terms of the situation that she's in. Her toughness and brave character is not compromised though, which is great. Carlos is more sensible and gentlemanly. Mikhail is perfect as a responsible leader, and I would've liked to see more of him in the game. Nemesis is savage and fighting him is still tough if you don't have grenades or powerful weapons with you. His appearance still instils fear which is good. Fighting other enemies is fun lots of ammo is provided as in original which is good. Original save room music and small segments of classic music in some stages has been included. But an option like in RE-2 Remake for enabling classic soundtrack is not included. The game's ending is great and satisfying. Stages are OK, but I'd say they aren't as memorable as the ones in the original.

Now coming to the shortcomings. Yes, there are significant lacunae in the game no doubt, like the first fat guy should've been given more story, the young girl and a man that get killed early in the game should've been added (there is a woman killed but that just doesn't cut it). Jill's lonely stroll through abandoned streets is missing which I think was one of the most powerful scenes in the game. Although these sound as simple things but those events really shaped the tension in the atmosphere at the game's start that made the original game so memorable. Starting cinematic is lazy and extremely casual looking. I'd rather take the one in the original game any day. Cutting the corners clearly show at the game's start (which should've been a slow progression) unfortunately otherwise this game could easily been a masterpiece everybody had hoped for. Some stages like Clock Tower aren't fully included (just mentioned on a document in-game; and wrapped-up to the background of a boss fight! Talking about taking short-cuts lol!). Puzzles, one of the reasons I liked RE games for, were not focused upon, which is not a good step as they added to the uniqueness of RE games and diversified gameplay. "Mercenaries mode" is not included which severely diminishes the game's replay value. Apart from its largely visible limitations RE3-Remake, is a good "Äction" game to play for newbies and for veteran RE players it is a refreshing, fairly good reboot. It's not a perfect RE game, but is definitely playable and has quality. Also, the game is very short. Capcom has included an achievement that unlocks if you can finish it in 2 hrs! Average is 6 hours for the campaign! Without the original "Mercenaries" Mode RE3 is an incomplete reboot and "Project Resistance" that comes strapped with RE-3-Remake doesn't seem to be a proper replacement for it (I'll review that separately though). Final verdict: RE3 remake: great game, definitely worth buying.

Graphics: 10/10
Gameplay: 10/10
Replayability: 8/10
Story: 8/10
Sound: 10/10
Level Design: 8/10

Overall rating is 9/10

-High2k