Unfortunately, this game for me is the worst of the original trilogy of Resident Evil games on the PlayStation. It truly feels like a spinoff side game that was converted over to a main line entry with the bare minimum substance. It has its moments but if it weren't for Nemesis, this game would have been quite boring. I understand that they were trying to capture the chaotic nature of a burning, apocalyptic city run down by zombies, however it really isn't executed well and it just becomes a pretty linear, claustrophobic experience. Action is good, about as good as Resident Evil 2 in terms of core mechanics, but due to the map design in Resident Evil 2, it feels better in Resident Evil 2 than it does here. Nemesis is the best aspect of this game by far. If Nemesis wasn't in this game it would have been a far worse game. Nemesis is infinitely more threatening than Mr. X in Resident Evil 2 as he can tank through just about anything you throw at him. He is a great challenge and makes this game so much more terrifying. "Starssss" will forever be stuck in my head. His design is so raw and his intelligence makes him such a terrifying creation. The rest of the game is your typical Resident Evil game, good soundtrack and questionable voice acting. Wish the remake would have improved upon this game but unfortunately it ends up somehow being worse than this game. Overall, not a bad game but a disappointing end to the original trilogy.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022


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