Resident Evil is back with a vengeance. Capcom’s flagship horror franchise just released a demo for the upcoming Resident Evil 3 (Remake) and it gives us all just enough to tide us over until April 3rd. We’re no stranger to the Resident Evil series here on Culture of Gaming, so why don’t we take a look at my Resident Evil 3 demo impressions.
This time around we’re playing as Jill Valentine, yes, the very same from the first Resident Evil. As a S.T.A.R.S member she finds herself stuck in the same Racoon City zombie outbreak as Leon S. Kennedy. Jill, much like Leon, cares about saving people. So the demo consists of you meeting some other key characters and attempting to get power to the subway so you and some survivors can escape.
Of course, it’s not that simple.
I just wasn’t expecting him to be so fast! Unlike Mr. X he doesn’t mess around. I quickly realised it was time to go on my second attempt, running to a nearby rooftop. In classic video game fashion, the tense music stopped. I was safe. I thought I was safe.
Then out of seemingly thin air Nemesis just came steamrolling up the stairs and knocked me down. I’ve never been so instantly shaken in my entire life! But it felt good! I knew that this wasn’t going to be a quick re-skin of Resident Evil 2 at this point. It has the makings of so much more.
In short, Nemesis is petrifying. If you thought Mr. X was bad Nemesis is like your bully’s older brother, that’s the reason for your bully’s existence. He’s bigger, faster, and stronger too.
Prepare to Die
My brief time with Resident Evil 3 was exhilarating. Not only does it seem like an action-packed Resident Evil 2 that isn’t afraid to deliver constant fear through Nemesis, but it also presents so much player freedom in its approach it’s scary.
It’s going to be different, it’s going to be new, and honestly, I’m here for it. Capcom might have another hit on their hands. Hopefully, our review of the full experience matches my first impressions.
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