Resistance 3 Playstation 3 Game Review

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Resistance 3 is a 2011 science fiction post-apocalyptic first-person shooter developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. Resistance 3 is the third and final installment in the Resistance trilogy. Resistance 3 is the first in the series to support 3D and PlayStation Move and the first to introduce the PSN Pass program. The game shifts away from the military aspect of Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 and takes on a post-apocalyptic survival-horror feel.
On April 8, 2014, online Resistance 3 servers, along with those for Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2, were shut down by Sony.
The game retains mostly the same gameplay mechanics as its predecessor albeit with several changes. The weapon wheel and health bar from the first Resistance game return. There are also new environmental objects such as chimeran plants which explode when shot. The game sees a mixture of new and old weapons; returning weapons include the Bullseye, Magnum, Rossmore, Auger, Marksman and Carbine. New weapons include the Mutator, which shoots biological mist that causes enemies to eventually explode causing splash damage, the Deadeye sniper rifle, and a new food-can based explosive, the shrapnel grenade, which releases a shower of nails when it explodes. Weapons are upgradeable, and become more powerful the more they are used. Humans are forced to assemble their weapons from whatever scrap they can gather. The game features PlayStation Move support and Stereoscopic 3D. Additionally, players can utilize the PlayStation Sharp Shooter peripheral attachment.

[@wazzzup2579]

If one thing is certain, its that Insomniac is not only good at creating scary/cool looking aliens, but also creating some sweet, sweet, guns!

[@TurnerTurnip]

Totally agree. Insomniac make the best guns in videogames. No other developers even come close. And just like Ratchet and Clank, you can keep all your guns in Resistance 3. All shooters should be like that.

[@magicmanscott40k]

Yeah but the way they make more chimera is frighting. Each one u fight used to be human and the tougher ones took more people to make. Every boss must be a whole town of people transformed in a spider thing. The first had had crazy images of captured people. Depends on the person but I find it scary

[@jimdavies9354]

@@magicmanscott40k reminds me of strogg from Q4

[@QuaidShun]

they need to make an arena shooter

[@darisfathinarchan9792]

And here i am. still waiting for the Remastered Version of this game

[@raycocker639]

And still waiting

[@acewolfgang276]

Ray Cocker Still waiting

[@thedisaster8720]

still waiting...

[@xianderthest8014]

Same bud I wan't to see a continuation of Resistance Retribution I wanna know if anyone survived in Russia between Fall of Man and 3 lol.

[@AtemiRaven]

I don't want a remaster because with current gamin trends I would be packed with shit loads of microtransactions or be bundled in with another game's "Ultimate," edition.

[@pedroboitier3631]

Hi g man, I've been watching your videos since you had literally 42 subscribers and never missed a single one of them. It's amazing how the channel grew so quickly, but it's logical since you keep consistently pumping video after video with great quality and dedication. I personally (and most subscribers will agree) am really proud of you! Keep up the good job! P.S: Why is your channel based entirely around FPS games? Have you had any experience with other types of games? Just curious...

[@Gggmanlives]

Pedro Boitier I play pretty much everything dude. I just got into reviewing FPS games because no one else seemed to be focusing on them.

[@tristanlevesque563]

Gggmanlives Honestly, one of the best reviewers of FPS's on KZbin, always gives the game justice, unlike other KZbin channels. Smacking job man.

[@salokin3087]

Yet ANOTHER franchise covered! i don't know how you can do it, plowing through series after series without a break! Truly a God among men!

[@giorgilobjanidze5667]

Salokin Sekwah you could say he's the g man

[@Rogerio_FM]

Salokin Sekwah Indeed brother.

[@salokin3087]

giorgi lobjanidze OHHHH HL# CONFIRMED!

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

The Resistance series does hold a small place in my heart, mostly because it was the first game I played on the PS3 and R3 is definitely the best in the series.

[@rodrigolopezmaya5974]

I really liked Resistance 2, the feeling of scorched earth military doctrine being applied as the Chimera won battle by battle and the use of WWII/futuritic setting was amazing imo

[@flammentuenweh3435]

bro resistance 2 is better

[@flammentuenweh3435]

but maybe u changed your opinion if u are still alive...hopefully alive.

[@andymartinez4268]

Nah 3 is objectively better ​@@flammentuenweh3435

[@TFconfused]

Resistance 3 is such a hidden gem. Wouldn't mind this series coming back one day

[@renbelmont]

looks like insomniac took alot of queues from Ratchet and Clank with the upgrading guns. also yeah they've always made great guns

[@sotheofdaein]

This is one of my favorite games of all time. The ending had me in tears.

[@marcelpatel9017]

I love the colour palette they chose for this game. Rustic and weathered really matches the hopelessness you feel when being immersed in this world.

[@Tronathon242]

A great game for a series that finally found its stride right out at the end.

[@Megaspartan23]

Will you cover the killzone games at some point?

[@gamerboy218]

I've been wanting to see him do killzone for a while. i'd like to get into the series but only played the first one, and would prefer to skip the not so good entries. Gggman reviews are always really good and representative of the game, one of the only reviewers I trust

[@nonamebob8012]

TheGameDeviant just get killzone 2 , I got it a week ago for 5 bucks and it's one of the most fun and challenging campaigns I've played in quite some time, even mp is still active afaik haven't tried so far though...also was quite amazed how good it still looks in 2017

[@ZyroShadowPony]

Noname Bob the better games of a series usually holds up well

[@IOxyrinchus]

Yeah that would be awesome. I also really want to hear him ranting about the often times cheapness of enemy placement and the goddamn grenades. Those who played the game know what I mean. I love the games though, the first one is a classic in my opinion

[@iamwhoyoucall2329]

He did it

[@TurnerTurnip]

This was definitely the best shooter on the PS3. I would love to see a Resistance 4.

[@MrZabersuv]

resistance is one of if not the best fps singleplayers in a console game period .those weapons and level variety love it

[@DL-df3lg]

I personally enjoyed Resistance 3 more than any Halo game, and Fall of Man just as much as Halo 2 (my favorite from that series). The fact R3 even comes close HL2 in my mind makes it among my favorite shooters of all time.

[@HeyFella]

The original Resistance was actually going to be set in World War 1 instead of 2, which I think personally would have been a lot more interesting since WW2 is so played out in video games. I think WW1 technology is also very interesting, especially in contrast with very advanced alien technology.

[@KryptKicker5]

I almost didn't even want to try 3 after the aggravation that was 2. I'm thankful I did though because I had a blast with this one.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

Just played this on PSNow... it looks soo good for being 2 generations ago. This needs a remake

[@k4yser]

i play a lot on pc, but this visuals on a ps3 are quite impressive.

[@MultiMixt]

You're god damn right.

[@awill891]

This game in 3D was mind blowing! Pretty cool what the PS3 was able to pump out at that time.

[@Envy_me94]

The game ran in a hideous sub HD resolution of 960×704 at ~25fps thats why it was able to pump out these graphics and also why he commented it looked blury

[@semvision]

came at a cost of resolution and framerate

[@XxsuperstudlyxX]

Revisiting I'm more impressed by how well the frame rate holds up. Many PS3 games have awful framerates

[@emagid3599]

Great review for a great game! This series is pretty underrated, I'd love to see a Resistance 4.

[@muckymucks]

Where has this channel been all my life? By chance I stumbled on the Bulletstorm review (I'm currently playing Bulletstorm) and I've been sitting here for the past hour watching video after video. GREAT commentary and awesome editing. It's always fun discovering an awesome new channel on KZbin. Gggman, you have a new fan.

[@MrSammersELsoho]

Wheres the resistance and killzone remasters for ps4.

[@cargo4405]

Just play on PS3...

[@ShahStark]

Car Go Why tho? It’ll run at better FPS and probably look better too

[@whatspadethinks]

The NES was my first console as an 11 year old in 1988, and throughout my experience with video games (which has been filled with many periods of absolute disinterest, to periods of geeky all encompassing fandom), the PS3 has emerged as my favorite console. I found your channel recently and have been going back through your catalog, especially reviews of games on the PS3. Your assessment of the Resistance Trilogy is spot on and I'm really enjoying going back through these games in memory. I still have 30+ new PS3 games I need to get to not to mention the litany of half finished titles. I'm currently in a manic state of my up & down relationship with games where I'm really into them and reviews like yours stoke the fire. Excellent job brother...

[@johnsimmonds4810]

I've played the full campaign for all 3 which I still have. I love the series despite whatever flaws and found a lot of enjoyment! It would be phenomenal if done correctly to have either remasters or Resistance 4 on current consoles! Thanks for your review! Brings back good memories from R3 and the trilogy!!

[@grunermrk]

"I played the game on my TV and it looked great but the footage off my capture card looks blurry so the game has mixed visuals." Yeah definitely makes sense.

[@theguywithnoname6962]

i played this series when i was five alongside mw2 (which would explain my interest in the world of firearms and military technology at a young age) and i loved it, it was a series that i didnt understand but so vividly remember. but when i got older and dug up this series from the drawers all those memories came back and i made a few new ones too, i introduced this series to my best bud and we had some of the best times of our life. from laughing at our mistakes, shitting ourselves when we got jumpscared, yelling at each other in panic, and arguing on who gets to drive the vehicles. even today in 2020 we still play every now and again and we bring some new friends and watch and teach them. no matter what ill always love this series to death.

[@covenantslayer1]

Yeah the was good. Except the ending. Very anti-climatic and basically makes ya wanna go, "You gotta be fucking joking." Especially since there was so much build-up for the supposed pure Chimera.

[@PokemonHaloFan]

And this is the one that Gameinformer said was the worst. Wow...I have got to stop listening to them.

[@chrisrichfield8906]

i actually agree that this is the worst of the 3. It has shinier, flashier graphics and better sound design than Resistance 2, but the gameplay is so bland, and it was way too easy. this guy honestly just sucks at fps games if he thinks this is the best one.

[@Mr.Monky420]

Chris Richfield Yea Resistance 2 was the best in my opinion.

[@jernfuglen]

Seems like you have to try it out to get your own opinion.

[@tomstonemale]

I would never understand people liking the second game. It was generic then (CoD clone) and even in its own series, and was barely enjoyable with the coop mode (Even Insomniac said they should't have listen to the fans for the sequel). Resistence 3, while short, was a massive improvement.

[@ZyroShadowPony]

tomstonemale yeah but still people will always have opinions to defend the lesser ones of a franchise out of nostalgia or personal enjoyment

[@sergiosrrubio]

I ve Told you. The best and most entertaining of the series. This one redeem it completly. But it was a same that this one was the last mayor entry on the series. But that was Imsomniac games in a nutshell. Somethines creates a marvel, somethines creates a shit. Anyway, great review as always.

[@ShindlerReal]

This game runs on sub-HD resolution unlike first two games, that's why it's blurry. I think the game really deserves an HD remaster on PS4. PS3 can't handle it, there's too many performance issues and noticeable textures streaming, but production qualities and the game itself is really great.

[@BaldurPrime]

nice video, thanks for the Resistence Saga keep make more videos :3

[@Tempestus88]

You should have noted that the game has Move and Sharpshooter support. Although not many own those plastic peripherals it works reall well and spices things up.

[@Doubleoreviews]

I just bought this game recently to play with the Move Sharpshooter Rifle. I'm eagerly waiting for the mail to be delivered. Nice review thanks for sharing.

[@Siosal01]

Great review as usual and I am glad to say that I agree with you on most points. Resistance 3 is really, in gameplay terms, what the series should have been from the start with solid visuals, great gameplay and a split screen co-op campaign (this was missing from the second game). However I do have to disagree on 1 point and that is the "pushing the console to it's limits" remark. As far as shooters go, Killzone 2 and 3 (the latter of which also had split-screen campaign co-op) easily trump Resistance 3 in the visuals department. For me Resistance 3 will always be the best of the 3. The first's lifeless environments and mundane combat killed it for me. But thank you for these. If you can do more reviews like this (Uncharted trilogy, Killzone 2 and 3 etc) it'd be great.

[@arctik2928]

The mainline Resistance games have a weird feeling arc. It's like the series goes from something like CoD in Resistance 1-2 to Half-Life 2 with this last entry. I guess you might say it's Insomniac's road through FPS game development, where they try new things from other games.

[@Dr.Strangelewd]

Strangely enough, while I enjoyed Resistance 1 and 2, 3 never really impressed me. For me it was one of those games that you finish, think "Eh, okay" and then put on the shelf to gather dust.

[@b01771]

B-b-butts Butts love your "Eh, okay" part" xd

[@Mr.Monky420]

I couldn't agree more. 3 was just ok.

[@FreddyJGamePlay]

Same here. 2 was my favorite

[@tunnelsnakesmedia]

sunny jim would be proud

[@2SSSR2]

Great review, so 'Darkest of Days' next?

[@SpaceLight202]

2SSSR2 FOR THE EMPEROR!

[@svenzo1199]

Glorious Lovro what do you mean there is no emperor in darkest of days

[@SpaceLight202]

Svenzo1 look at his picture :D

[@svenzo1199]

oh i thought you were talking about the game

[@SpaceLight202]

Svenzo1 :D its ok,i meant his warhammer picture,its a refrence to the game :D!

[@thesageofktn3296]

Great review man. Any chance you'll review the FALLOUT series ?

[@Dr.Strangelewd]

Dropdeadgamer Darshan There's only 2 FP games in Fallout series.

[@123doomdoom]

Dropdeadgamer Darshan He should review the killzone series

[@Gggmanlives]

Dropdeadgamer Darshan Probably going to do F3 soon.

[@halfhalo33]

Gggmanlives I heard R3 is somewhat similar to HL2.

[@DrearierSpider1]

B-b-butts Butts Soon to be 3 though :) That said, FO1 & 2 will always hold special place in my heart.

[@MightySavagE]

Told you R3 is the best one! :D

[@kevinmatta9262]

MightySavagE na

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yup could not play the first two this one is actually good

[@Its_PizzaTime]

I suppose this series doesn't need a sequel, but godammit I want one

[@gilgamesh310]

I'm glad you liked this game so much. It's definitely the best in the series and one of the best console shooters I've played. The excellent pacing and superior story is mainly what puts it above then first game for me. I'd say it's the second best PS 3 exclusive, after Demon's Souls.

[@JoeMFilm]

R3 is great for sure but if you go back and play them all R1 stands the test of time the best. R3 evolved the art direction and story incredibly well but the actual core gunplay is significantly watered down. The enemy ai is basically broken... R1 has ruthless enemy ai, buttery smooth framerate, and allows for much more player freedom during gameplay. R3 is almost like a reboot and is much more story focused which is cool for sure, but that sort of game has a much shorter shelf life.

[@EsotericNCX]

R3 runs at 960x704 which is why it looks blurry. The previous game were 1280x704: www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-resistance-3

[@Anomaly188]

Doesn't the PS3 run in interlaced mode as well? I remember the PS3 being capable of 1080i was touted as being a big step up from 720p visuals because affordable 1080p tvs were still a couple years away.

[@Sonyboj]

>Doesn't the PS3 run in interlaced mode as well? No It will do 480p,720p and 1080p. If you have a 1080i TV it will send interlaced.

[@roguerifter9724]

I never understood why they didn't make a Resistance sidestory game for PS4 like they did for the PSP and the Vita. Something with the gameplay like 3 set elsewhere in the world on PS4 could have been a lot of fun IMO.

[@mrcheesemunch]

Yeah that would have been cool, gauge interest in having it return. I think it would have done a lot better if the multiplayer mode was more refined, that's what everyone was interested in back then so it would have kept more people playing. I enjoyed it personally but it definitely wasn't as crisp as the likes of CoD.

[@nikolipwn]

This game brings me back so many good memories

[@SeymoreTheDisappointed]

I loved this game

[@Bladeslingersgamepreserve]

I agree, Resistance 3 is great stuff. Though I'm not sure it's better than Fall of Man, probably just as good.

[@Highwaysonyfan87]

The reason resistance 3 looks blurry is it runs below 720p like the other 2 games. It runs at 960x544 or 960x560 Within that ballpark

[@Loundsify]

Yeah the online multiplayer was so grainy, I couldn't get on with it because of the blurr, it was a fun online experience which is annoying.

[@Loundsify]

The game was designed with 3D in mind so maybe that's why?

[@Highwaysonyfan87]

Loundsify that’s not why because then it would only run that resolution while in 3D. Not 2D

[@scootza1]

Show us the Jimmy Hendrix Experience!

[@TheAccursedHunter01]

I terms of trilogies, the Metroid Prime Trilogy is one of the best hands down, along with Halo. For some reason I stopped partway through Resistance 1 & 2, so I never had an interest in Resistance 3. Good to see that it at least ended with a bang.

[@j3e125]

Ggg I think you should look into Timeshift. I feel it's an underrated gem, and the gameplay mechanics were something fresh, at least when I played it long ago.

[@TheMCMaffyx]

I think Resistance 3 is one of the best Singeplayer Shooter of the last generation. Funny weapons, great Pacing and an interesting story. The only bad thing is the awful endfight. You could review the two Spin-ofs for the PSP and Vita ;)

[@Cptbirdseye2]

Awesome review man. I have fall of man for my ps3 but never really got into it but ill definitely pick this up at some point in the future

[@PineConeShamanGaming]

That "they live" quote, have my like sir.

[@harrison6082]

Sad this game didn't sell well

[@Maxi23543]

being attached to a bland and mediocre series probably didn't help ether.

[@Lionheart1188]

Alec Wilson fuck off its mediocre, cods mediocre trash yet still sells. Sheep

[@Specter0025]

You deserve way more views than you get dude. Your awesome, keep up the good work!

[@MrNuclearturtle]

The sequence in the tunnels with the grims almost ruined the game for me, but replaying it again it's not as dragged out as I once thought it was, great game and great review

[@PlumbDrumb]

The third game was released when developers were discovering that consoles could render more than one color. It looks a lot better.

[@TheTeeWorldsfreak]

1 > 3 >>>>>>> 2

[@vesselinkrastev]

According to Digital Foundry the game runs in 960x704. This would be the reason for the blurry looking image.

[@topografer]

Terribly underrated game. Multiplayer was nice too

[@hawyadoin1175]

This was my favorite game to play in 3D. That’s one fad that I wish hadn’t died out. 3D gaming was awesome.

[@Deadlymang027]

Saw this in my inbox and it made my day :)

[@loscopihues2343]

the thing i most loved of this game is the atmosphere!

[@jamesryan099]

The way the health system changed in each game was not design error between them nor it copying cod in number 2 they did it on purpose it was to show the level of infection the character has the stronger the infection became the more powerful you got in the second one it is saying it has gotten so bad that your limited regeneration has become so advanced that you could now fully regenerate and the third losing the healing of the first and second is showing that the character you are playing is cured and not being infected means you won't be healing like you did as the infected character from the first two.

[@auritone]

Pretty much mirrors my feelings on this franchise. 3, 1, 2, but I still enjoy all of them.

[@anathematoyou]

Nice video as usual. will you consider to do Serious Sam 3 review ? or Metro series?

[@Gggmanlives]

Kirill Makarov Working on both.

[@mxkinist]

the only thing i hated about this game was how criminally short it was. amazing weapons and gameplay, easily one of the best single player shooter campaigns i played on the ps3.

[@michaellopez3685]

Review the killzone series

[@123doomdoom]

Thank you GG man....after hearing lots of good things about the series, I chose to buy the third game first and I guess I made the best decision.

[@riazuddin4920]

The best looking and best playing game in the series. I just can't believe how underrated this is!

[@arcanethink]

Now.... Republic Commando PC Version !!!

[@DrearierSpider1]

Hey GGGMan, have you ever considered reviewing a few non first person games that really stand out/hold a special place for you (e.g. Max Payne, Silent Hill, etc.)?

[@Gggmanlives]

DrearierSpider1 Yeah I'm putting together a Max Payne video.

[@DrearierSpider1]

Gggmanlives Nice! I'll look forward to it!

[@Dragbor]

Day ??? Repuclic commando review hasnt come out yet. Still hoping for it to come out yet someday or year or decade. Ps. My birthday is 11.6 so mbeh somewhere then ggmanwhoshouldreviewrepubliccommando will make the ultimate review.

[@9ElevenGamer]

My favorite of the 3 for sure.

[@ZombieEaters]

One of my favs of all time! Wish I could play again but on PS4!

[@Acantophis3rd]

Just reading through the comments. Many people really complain about FPS games & gamepad to be inferior to keyboard & mouse. But I believe that many never really tried to get used to it.

[@Gggmanlives]

***** I think it works fine in games like this, just not twitch shooting.

[@Acantophis3rd]

Gggmanlives Most early FPS games on consoles used shoulder buttons for sidestepping & up/downward look & that can be tricky if one is not used to it. Most of the distrust might be connected to that I suppose? Just saying that it's easier to control FPS nowadays with the default twin stick movements. And it also is easier to get used to I think.

[@thevlaka]

***** auto aim involves no skill.

[@shpeeven]

***** I've played many an hour of Skyrim with a gamepad, and it is far inferior to my keyboard and mouse. I like to be able to turn fast and aim accurately, and a controller is not near as good for that. Just my two cents.

[@Acantophis3rd]

Steven Cropper I prefer using KB&M myself. After all I started playing games on a PC. But I believe it depends on the player & experience what feels better for anyone. I just can say that I have no problems with both due to above mentioned experience. I'm glad every gamer is different ;)

[@MetalHorrorGamer]

I would like to hear your thoughs on doom 2 and doom64. And great review as always

[@Gggmanlives]

Metal_Horror_Gamer Working on Doom 64.

[@MetalHorrorGamer]

Thats awesome, cant wait to see that... and republic commando

[@khe_sanh]

Resistance 2 multiplayer will always be my favorite

[@tHeWasTeDYouTh]

you have to review Killzone and other PS3 FPS exclusives like Haze(LOL)

[@sirmcsarcasm7921]

I do hope you do a review of the Killzone trilogy at some point, love your reviews. :)

[@BigboiiTone]

Honestly loved R3. The guns were so much fun and I actually liked the mission where you had to carry the power core and can't use weapons. I found it fun and strategic

[@auritone]

What really baffled me about Resistance 2 was that Insomniac, who are so good at making interesting and fun weapons, decided to restrict the players use of them by putting in a two gun limit. 3 was a Big step up from 2, but I agree with you GG, that it is a damn solid series. Hell, even the PSP version is good, but let us just forget there ever was a Vita game as well...

[@jimmoviez]

I made the mistake of playing the third one first and then trying to go back and play the other two. It's hard bc the third campaign is so tight and great

[@1wolftank]

Not gonna lie this was one of the best game series sure there’s issues and needed single player fixes but it was up in the top 50 best game series

[@chrisossu2070]

I remember liking this game the best of the trilogy, but I also remember the game royally screwing up my hard drive when I attempted to delete its game data to make space.

[@Anonyminded]

I agree, this is the best Resistance game on all fronts.

[@payne0053]

Excellent review of these games. As a suggestion, or a small request, would you kindly consider the killzone series? I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

[@Mafon2]

I love this series.

[@AtemiRaven]

This game holds up very well graphically to modern games. Aged much Bette than I would have expected

[@hoac8181]

oh the good old times

[@unrealdevon]

Only problem i had with this was that with all the improvments over the second game i was expecting a far better ending.

[@Dnbray]

i really wish they had put these 3 games in a bundle and put it on the ps4

[@HansAlRachid]

The videogame version of The Road, in a lot of ways. Such an underappreciated gem, this one. Definitely one of my favourites from the PS3 era. Really wish Resistance 2 had never happened, that game did so much damage to the franchise that this one ended up not getting the attention it deserved.

[@jtjsgames654]

You should review Resistance Retribution or Resistance Burning Skies.

[@Loundsify]

This game was amazing in online co-op

[@chemergency]

If Sony's really starting to port their exclusives to PC, these games along with Killzone would be the perfect games to do that with.

[@DenisBriski]

Quick question... Do you plan to review Hard Reset?

[@RatchetandSly]

Can you review the rest of the original Turok trilogy? (Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, and Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion)

[@rtuumm]

R3 is a very good game, shame people didnt give it a chance.

[@alexanderjones3830]

I'm surprised there was no mention of frame rate for this game. The frame rate in this game is so bad I can't get through this one....

[@wedge_one]

hey could u cover the killzone franchise? I never played, Im curious and love your reviews.