Resident Evil 2 Remake gets all the love, and the 2023 version of RE4 is definitely a series highlight. But with talk of Resident Evil 9 starting to swell, as well as speculation about possible remakes for Code Veronica or Zero, there’s one seriously underappreciated RE game that deserves a reappraisal. Available for less than $7 when bought alongside other Capcom hits like Devil May Cry 5, Onimusha Warlords, and Street Fighter, forget what you’ve heard and drop all assumptions – Resident Evil 3 Remake is actually very good.
As a matter of fact, it’s better than the original game. The clock tower section is gone and Nemesis only appears at set points, instead of hunting you dynamically. Those are the two big black marks against Resident Evil 3 Remake, but look beyond those, and it’s got some excellent ideas and additions. The new police section sequence with Carlos is fantastic – it’s atmospheric, tense, and adds layers to the wonderfully rich story behind Raccoon City.
Likewise, Carlos’ mission to the hospital, is a much more frightening, bleaker setting than the clock tower. What the new version of RE3 represents is a different approach to videogame remakes. Typically a remake means adding more, more, more, a lot of ‘content’ that often doesn’t serve the pace. RE3 Remake is zippier and leaner than the original, a sharper, punchier horror game with a great soundtrack and a better sense of restraint.
If you haven’t tried it before, or want to replay it and need a fresh copy, RE3 Remake is available for super cheap when purchased alongside three other Capcom games in a new Fanatical bundle. You don’t have to get RE3 – it’s just my personal pick of the bunch. All you have to do is pick four games, and you get them all for a total of $24.99 / £24.99, or $6.25 / £6.25 each. The full list is below:
- The Great Ace Attorney ChroniclesGhost Trick Phantom Detective
- Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy
- Onimuhsha Warlords Remastered
- Devil May Cry 5
- Resident Evil 2 Remake
- Resident Evil 3 Remake
- Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite: Deluxe Edition
- Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
- Mega Man X Legacy Collection
- Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
- Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
- Resident Evil 7
- Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle
- Mega Man 11
- Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package
- DmC: Devil May Cry
- Resident Evil 4 (2005) and Resident Evil 5 Double Pack
- Resident Evil Remake (2015 edition) and Resident Evil Zero (2015 edition) Double Pack
- Street Fighter V Champion Edition
- Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Edition
As well as making a basket of four games, you can also buy three or two, though prices will vary. If you want to get your own Fanatical Capcom bundle, just hit the button below.
Otherwise, try some of the other best survival games, or maybe the best zombie games on PC.
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