Note: This Cloud version of Resident Evil 2 was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi and wired ethernet cable, along with 5G cellular connectivity.
Follow Evil 2 —whether the 1998 original or the 2019 remake — is no easy task. Indeed, in the run-up to the PlayStation 2 launch, Capcom was in a predicament: the company was in the process of producing multiple Resident Evil projects, but none of them were ready for the board debut. Sony’s next controller. It therefore sees fit to upgrade a smaller, sub-headline to mainstream status to satisfy an ever-expanding audience, etc. Evil 3: The Enemy born.
Although the Nemesis sits comfortably in the shadow of its predecessor, it received its own full remake for modern systems in 2020 with Evil 3, which introduces new audiences to one of the most feared enemies in franchise history. Developed concurrently with Evil 2 the remake, however, it feels like an inferior product, lacking the scope and ambitions of its larger brother and making some odd choices given the overall structure of the game and the counter-character. its main aspect.
Taking place both before and after the events of the previous game, Resident Evil 3 stars veteran Jill Valentine as she tries to escape the ravaged streets of Raccoon City. When she tried to break free, however, the giant Nemesis rudely pursued her at every turn, brandishing rocket launchers, flamethrowers, and wiggling tentacles in an attempt to dissuade Jill from following her. .
With the remakes, it is difficult, if not impossible, to compare with the original game. With Resident Evil 3, Capcom has streamlined the core experience significantly, resulting in a quick ride through Raccoon City that rarely has to stop for breath. This approach works pretty well for the most part and makes for a pretty interesting change of pace when you compare it to the more traditional approach in Resident Evil 2, but it also dramatically changes the way students behave. Nemesis object, which can cause it to become a shadow of its former self.
In the original Resident Evil 3, Nemesis would appear at seemingly random times (not total random, mind) and pursue Jill relentlessly, crossing areas and rooms that leave you without any guaranteed safe haven. With the remake, however, as the experience has been definitively made more linear, Nemesis comes along in a dense scripted sequence that takes away much of what made the creature so terrifying in the first place. head.
While this makes for some pretty amusing, cinematic moments, with rockets narrowly flying past Jill and Nemesis and then leaping incredible distances, it’s still one nonetheless. significant downgrade when you compare it to ‘Mr. X’ in Resident Evil 2. The latter will follow you throughout the RPD station, while the former is relegated at specific times, becoming a temporary nuisance. Even so, Nemesis’ design must be commended: with its massive, clenched teeth and voice echoing through the streets, it remains a standout foe for Resident Evil fans, despite its situation. its weakened state in this remake.
In terms of core gameplay, Resident Evil 3 is more or less similar to its predecessor. The game uses the same over-the-shoulder perspective while maintaining the same inventory mechanics as Resident Evil 2. Like the original Resident Evil 3, Jill can quickly dodge oncoming attacks, which – if used Effective use – can prove to be a lifesaving feature. Tap it at any point and Jill will crouch and dodge to the side, but hit it at the right moment — as soon as an enemy attack starts — and she’ll do a roll. Fast forward, instantly moving out of reach of any attacking zombies.
It also makes good use of Jill’s jailbreaking abilities, hiding a series of locks around the environment that you can crack once you find the right choice. These rooms or cabinets often contain useful items like first aid sprays, inventory expansions, and weapon modifications, so it’s well worth exploring every nook and cranny of Raccoon City.
However, Nemesis isn’t the only thing downgraded from the original game. Raccoon City itself is like a much more confined environment, leaning more linearly with fewer optional passages and more focus on tight corridors. Depending on what you’re after with a Resident Evil game, this could even be seen as a positive, but for us the city environment would feel vast and after the ending nature. With the opening ending of the RPD station in Resident Evil 2, the approach taken with the sequel feels a bit disappointing by comparison.
To expand on this, Resident Evil 3 is also incredibly short, even when compared to the riveting previous title. The first run can take about five or six hours or so, and that’s if you’re exploring thoroughly. If you know what you’re doing, you can finish the campaign in about an hour or two at most. On top of that, with Jill being the only playable protagonist (aside from a cheeky playable cameo from Umbrella’s mercenary Carlos Oliviera), there’s only been a single campaign, so there’s no drama. which of the many scenarios included in Resident Evil 2.
Finally, to touch on the performance of this cloud release for Switch, Resident Evil 3 most of carries with it the strong track record seen with recent releases Resident Evil: The Village and Resident Evil 2. Loading times can sometimes be lengthy, and unlike the previous two releases, we experienced a moment when server connections randomly dropped, causing noticeable lag and lag. told in about a minute. This only happened once, but it’s enough to remind us that cloud gaming is nowhere near where it needs to be, which is unfortunate. As always, your mileage may vary, so be sure to double-check the demo through your home setup before purchasing.
Inference
Resident Evil 3 is a solid remake that cleverly pays homage to the original RE3 by failing to meet its immediate predecessor. While the core gameplay remains strong, with engaging gun controls and new dodge mechanics that are very much like at home, Raccoon City itself feels disappointingly limited and star performance. Its actor, Nemesis, was removed from the scripted scenes. The cloud-related hiccups we encountered here serve as a reminder that the technology is far from perfect, but even so, Resident Evil 3 isn’t essential. We’d recommend it to the most die-hard fans of Capcom’s survival horror series who are looking for another quick fix; others should start with — and maybe stick with — RE2.
