Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) Review - The Most INTENSE Resident Evil Game - SunderlandSpook

Here we go! I have finally reviewed Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. The last entry in the PlayStation One era of Resident Evil. Does it live up to the high bar established by its predecessor? Mmmm yah.
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[@thanevakarian9762]

Re 3 remake is so much better than the original nemesis! Said no one ever.

[@festyfestiva]

Shit man you had me for a second there!!!

[@abo1199]

This game has always been my favorite of the original trilogy. This was the first resident evil I played because the demo came with dino crisis.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

I’m glad I finally got around to playing it cause I had an awesome time. Now that you mention it, I should get around to playing Dino Crisis at some point.

[@Gruntvc]

Dino Crisis came with an RE3 demo and some copies of RE3 came with a Dino Crisis demo disc. Miss those days.

[@mihawkfalkenauge7178]

i played through all of Resident Evil but my first was the first part on ps1 and since then i have been addicted. RE2 is a masterpiece the story the characters everything harmonized but RE3 was fresher differently and everything was randomized (opponent, puzzle, etc.) and Nemesis was the cherry on the cake. The first contact with nemi was unbelievable I thought that I would do a short process but they learned me a better one. Nemesis gave me more fear than the first zombie maybe because he was armed and can go through almost every door and he has killed me so many times. When I finally played through the game it felt so intense it was like Bloodborn from 1999 and that's why RE3 is my absolute favorite game of all times. And not this bad remake where we got.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Mihawk Falkenauge yeah I totally agree. RE3 is where all the pieces fell perfectly into place and the designs reached their peak. Though I enjoy RE2 more, I greatly appreciate 3 because of how well it did the formula and how fucking intense it was.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is the one I go back to the most. The first game hasn't aged very well with some artificial design and slow turning, though I do respect it for introducing me to the franchise. The second game gave me some of the strongest first impressions of any game and has the best story of the three, but it does feel like a safe follow-up in some areas and wears out its welcome after four playthroughs. This entry feels the best to play thanks to the 180° turn and dodging, the randomiser which makes repeat playthroughs interesting and retain the tense factor of a first playthrough especially with Nemesis, the high replay value, less tedious backtracking, and the best difficulty. Not unfair like the first, neither is it easy like the second. Maybe it's my bias for the number 3 in video game trilogies (Crash 3, Spyro 3, Wipeout 3, Tomb Raider 3, etc) but RE3 really feels like the series' peak. Code Veronica is pretty good, but I don't care for it as much as 3 and 2.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Oh I completely agree. RE3 is the culmination of lessons learnt from two previous games. I haven't played Code Veronica yet and I am not looking forward to it.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

I will say this. The knife in Code Veronica is really good. As long as you know to swipe the zombie's legs, you'll be able to save a lot of ammo. I'm not a fan of the graphics aside from the improved character models, and I haven't found anything legit scary yet, but from what I've played, it's alright. I do miss the dodge mechanic.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

@@ultrairrelevantnobody1862 I have heard the knife is OP so that will be my weapon of choice. Especially since that first boss can completely destroy a run if you haven't got enough ammo.

[@americanliberal09]

In my own personal opinion. Nemesis is one of those villains that manages to scare the living daylights out of me when I was playing this game. Nemesis isn't just scary, because he's bigger, and stronger. He's scarier, because he's unpredictable. You'll never gonna know when he's gonna show up. He can pop up at any moment, and at any time. And, you'll never gonna see him coming. I remember when I was playing this level where I have to find a diamond in the restaurant. And, soon as I about go to the door. Nemesis just pop up out of nowhere, and I was like WTF??? 😨 And, when I played this level over again. When i enter the restaurant, and went down the sewer part where i have to kill those zombies. But soon as i obtain the diamond. I hear these loud thumping sounds from upstairs. And, i was like: What the hell was that? But when i finally got up there. Nemesis for some odd reason, still manages to find me here. 😱 That's what makes nemesis scarier is that he's very unpredictable. 😲

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

My favourite game of the series. I play it once every year. Never gets boring to me. We bought it when it came out, being 11 old at the time I couldn't handle it, always playing it with my brother or a friend for moral support. As an adult, now 30, certain moments still make my heart skip beats. While everyone always praises the first appearance of nemesis for me the second one is always much worse. Getting out of the stars office and hearing a glass shatter somewhere. Then down the stairs you go. And he smashes another one, just when you turn your back. Extremely unsettling and really hard for me to get used to it. Also in the station if you choose not to fight, the game shows you that this new enemy can also follow you in different screens by playing that unsettling theme. Also I will forever remember the nightmare fuel of a scene that was the one when you got the oil additive in the umbrella lab. That cutscene was so hardcore for when I was a kid, that even now I shut my eyes when it plays. Many more I guess. But I talk a lot....

[@AlexJEdits]

A close friend of mine reintroduced me to this game and I forgot what a gem this is. So much atmosphere, unpredictability and a powerful monster coming after you nonstop made me realize a lost art in video games. That remake was wasted potential and a shell compared to the original. I wish they just updated the graphic/voice acting and I’d be very happy. I really enjoy this semi post apocalyptic setting that was very gloomy and filled with a lot of life. There’s also the idea of the stakes being raised or a sense of pressure. I really loved the little detail of the zombies becoming restless as Carlos states. A different unusual sound is made by the monsters to show how they’ve destroyed everything and how they’re pretty much eating machines. That was a very spooky detail. It pulls me in as a gamer and I don’t really play games that much like I used to. A true classic, this game.

[@RobertEdwinHouse9]

I cant choose between Re2 and 3 So much replay value with Re2's scenarios and Re3's decisions I adore these games

[@dutchvanderlinde465]

Let's make a plan, we'll figure this out together

[@sayedistrending]

Great review! I remember I would always stockpile magnum rounds by mixing all the Gunpower. They have done studies that 60% of the time, it works every time 😆🎮

[@easyandy2405]

Catherine Disher (who voiced Jill Valentine in RE3) was also in a really good but cheesy horror show from the mid 1990s called Forever Knight where she plays a morgue attendant who aids in helping an 800 year old vampire cop in solving various crimes around Toronto - and her performance in that show is pretty similar here where it's a constant stream of sass and "Oh god, why do I have to be here?" Great video though, I actually think that RE3 is my second favourite of the PS1 titles (next to RE2) and it's probably the most underrated of the franchise - although I think people mostly remember Resident Evil 3 as the one that featured Nemesis, even if it's still a really solid game on its own right.

[@OneDoomedGameCritic]

Yeah, I basically agree with you on this one, this is some real good shit. RE3 is a refinement of 1 and 2, with some elements (namely Nemesis and the little intricacies of his implementation) still holding up when compared to similar things today.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

I basically agree with your agreement! It is easily the tensest entry in the series and though I don't love it as much as RE2, it is 100 per cent a fantastic survival horror game.

[@Gruntvc]

Started with RE4 as my 1st RE, but I do love these classic survival horror RE games too. Used to think RE2 1998 was my favorite of the classic RE games. But after finally playing RE3 1999 following the extremely disappointing "remake," I think RE3 1999 is my favorite of the classic trilogy. Great video btw.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Genome Soldat thanks! My first RE game was RE5. I remember getting really hyped for it as a kid. I still prefer RE2 in the classic trilogy, but I think RE3 is the most intense and scary title in the entire franchise. Plus it’s where Jill actually became Jill so it’s a classic imo.

[@Gruntvc]

@Sunderland, I really enjoyed RE5 too. Felt like a good send off for RE. Always felt RE6 and RE7 are reboots that while enjoyable, they aren't as good as RE1-RE5. I do think RE2 1998 has the better story, Claire A Leon B, and the music is excellent. But RE3 Nemesis 1999 just feels and plays better. Nemesis is definitely the best Tyrant of the franchise.

[@BalboaBaggins]

The reimaginings suck

[@void7357]

Personally I love 2 more overall, it probably comes down to that being my first resident evil as well, but its amazing remake last year just elevated my nostalgia even more. 3 is still a fantastic game overall, and it's always nice getting your perspective on these games. Cheers man!

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Yeah I am in the same boat haha Thanks for watching! It means a lot.

[@White927]

RE 3 is clearly better than RE 2.

[@baskboxtv7339]

Nemesis made re 3 great

[@BalboaBaggins]

the reimaginings suck

[@WildPotatoIndustries]

You made it! How does it feel to be free of the shackles of Resident Evil? Glad you enjoyed the series as much as you have. When I first played RE3, I didn't care for it much at all, but subsequent playthrough have made me really appreciate it for the more actiony romp that it is. Good luck on your future videos man, looking forward to em!

[@sunderlandspook1875]

WildPotatoIndustries thanks bb! I feel sooooo relieved. I never want to talk about this series again!!!!!

[@IMLLAMALIFE]

I swear to God all 3 of the og games were masterpieces

[@505Caramelo]

RE3 is better than 2

[@tigga2300]

Both are amazing masterpieces, but i'll slightly take RE2 over RE3.

[@White927]

​@@PS2GAMER100 Yes it's true.

[@PS2GAMER100]

@@White927 I prefer 2 but both are great games and I can respect everyones choice of their preferred game 💿

[@White927]

@@PS2GAMER100 Thank you for saying that man, also respect you, mine was opinion too (just didn't said it)

[@PS2GAMER100]

@@White927 same man sorry for earlier and thanks for forgiveness of my earlier mistake and I still love to play both games from time to time as they are my two fav resident evil games

[@aNsWeRkEy02]

Then capcom just fucks up its remake..such a missed opportunity capcom

[@phant0mdummy]

RE3 still looks fantastic to me. I really wish Capcom would make an RE like this again, even if they did it all in engine but used the static camera angles. Would be awesome.

[@migueljimenez1558]

From the original trilogy, RE3 Nemesis gave me the most “OH SH*T!” moments out of any game I played from back in the day and there were a lot of those moments in that game.

[@FabioCrow07770]

I couldn't do the music box puzzle. I had to bring my memory card to school and have a friend do it lol

[@theOGofREDS]

They would later stop these types of puzzles due to PWD

[@theDerekWilder]

People with enhanced taste prefer RE3: Nemesis to RE2 ;)

[@Redaerd]

playing re3 blind for the first time on hard is a chore while re2 is an expertly crafted experience with perfect balancing. If enhanced taste to you means playing both games over and over again idk man

[@festyfestiva]

Re2 isn’t balanced, it’s way too easy. Doesn’t mean it’s not my equal favourite game ever (shared with re3) but it’s certainly not perfectly balanced, even the game director himself says he wished it was harder and he feels they dialled the difficulty back too far.

[@south_eagle1403]

Great Resident Evil trilogy review :) will you do the Resident Evil remakes and Silent Hill trilogy? The first remake is my favourite.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Blaze 91 thank you! I loved making these. Mmm I think I will at some point but not for a while. I’ve still gotta review 4, 5 and 6 as well. But my plan is to review every resident evil game I just have no schedule haha

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Great video, mate! I forgot how awesome RE3 was! Thanks for reminding me.

[@di_sood]

The mine thrower is such a good weapon once you get the Nemesis upgrade for it as it becomes a homing mine thrower. It's just a shame that the upgrade comes toward the end of the game. The squishing noise it makes as it decapitates multiple zombies in a row is so satisfying 👌

[@MichaelJBrar]

The best Resident Evil game If you disagree, come at me mate 🥊

[@PS2GAMER100]

Nope

[@MichaelJBrar]

@@PS2GAMER100 😉

[@acespectre5461]

Awesome vid as always!

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Thank you!!!

[@djarvidsson1875]

They should of done the remake just like the original game I would pay again if they made the remake just like the original

[@CompaDeArranke]

I just discovered your channel but is there a reason you haven't reviewed the recent 2&3 remakes of Resident Evil? Great video by the way, you got a new subscriber 🙂

[@slipknotmfkrlocust8843]

Still one of my personal fav re games

[@handsolo1076]

I enjoyed your enthusiasm! The mine thrower & dodge move are assets, if you learn how to use them. RE3 is the perfect blend of horror & action. After RE4 Capcom has not been able to get this right.

[@OmegaVAscriptwriter]

I played it before and it was my favorite RE game hell even one of my favorite games in general my I used to play it with my father and we loved it a lot because it had so much content, one of my favorite reasons was because of nemesis despite being the main enemy he was very persistent and has 3 different forms he was an awesome abomination and I am glad that this review was there to take me back through the days of shooting and inevitable deaths, so thank you for the video and good luck with the future videos!

[@mrabs1337]

Dodge mechanic is a case of git gud. Try turning around first before trying to shove zombies. For some enemies it's better to dodge with X while holding R1, for others it's just R1. It also comes clutch in Mercenaries for stacking time. You can make it consistent no problem if you just sit down and practice on the first nemesis. Great review, i really enjoyed it

[@quiettimegaming3642]

13:33 So, there is no actual r&g in this game. Item and ammo placement works on a “tile set” system. How it works for ammo and items is that there are the exact same number of items in every playthrough (for each difficulty), but there are 2 (I *think,*) set locations things spawn in. When I first got this game (on it’s launch) I didn’t have a memory card and used to one-shot this game sometimes twice a day... for about 4 months straight, lol. That’s how I figured out the enemy placements, ammo, and items weren’t random.Non-cutscene Nemmy encounters aren’t random either. It’s dependent on where you go and when, and if you choose to fight Nemmy or run. So obviously, the more you run from him the more you’ll encounter him. But those encounters are still dictated by player-controlled variables.

[@roguenova6766]

Yeah, that's what I've noticed, too: if you learn how to fight Nemesis properly - just proceed to killing him at each scripted encounter, and he'll leave you alone for most of the exploration time. He's really not that different from Mr. X in that regard, just appears more often.

[@Alfie_D2049]

I'm surprised you didn't bring up the Saferoom music, that shit is intense.

[@sunderlandspook1875]

I was going to but basically every reviewer I watch talks about the safe room music. That is because it is fantastic but I wanted to highlight some other tracks.

[@raidoukuzonoha883]

My personal favourite resident evil game, I do love 2 REmake and 4 but 3 is just... so good imo definitely one of my favourite games

[@zesork5627]

Maybe the best yt review of the game

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Fuck! Thank you so much. That really means a lot.

[@Amber_xo_133]

OG RE3 is Iconic the Remake is terrible

[@penburger]

I couldn't stand the nemesis boss fights. As you say the dodge basically just doesn't work so I felt like it was more down to luck than skill if I managed to survive. There were times I genuinely felt like just putting the game down and quitting because I was just dying repeatedly. The only reason I managed to complete it is because I used save states, not to help me win just to get rid of the loading screens because I was having to open 2 doors every time I died... And I died a lot.

[@alimoorad5998]

I just finished RE1 Remake and original RE2 (both for the first time in my life)... I want to play RE3 but it just seems super stressful to do with Nemesis chasing you everywhere!

[@GabrielGamingAtYt]

It's probably just me but I thought SOME of the puzzles are so random that some of them doesn't even give you a hint on what the solutions are, like the dragging puzzle on the hospital so random. I had to walk out of the room for everything to reset, and guess what, it took me the 4th time to finally got it right.

[@Ji99i3]

My first video I ever watched from you and I had to sub

[@McGomezAddams]

My favorite of the original trilogy but I dare you to play Resident Evil 2002 Remake

[@Amber_xo_133]

OG RE3 is great the Remake is terrible

[@ericrhodes5174]

This came out one year after RE 2 not 2 years

[@thetophatfreak5627]

Nice review! Liked and subbed!

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Thanks a lot!!

[@thetophatfreak5627]

Sunderland No problem man!

[@justcause_119]

🔥🔥

[@leejones8582]

STARS

[@shadime3]

What song is at 3.55?

[@thetophatfreak5627]

That’s the pornhub theme..

[@thetophatfreak5627]

I’m not even joking

[@banditman1986]

I’m trying to figure that out too

[@haunteddreams7856]

My cousin had a copy I asked him recently that I was looking for one and I'm happy to pay for it...... 2 weeks later it comes up on ebay that he's selling his one😐

[@sunderlandspook1875]

Oh ouch... that’s a bit rough BUT you can get it on PC pretty easily. That’s the version I played. Just gotta go be a pirate for a bit.

[@10cody7]

ill give you stars

[@japyoo2248]

Does it run better on ps3 ?

[@BalboaBaggins]

game's simply too hard