Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

A slightly lazy follow-up to the well-received RE2 remake, offering only about five hours of survival horror and little else, with no extra modes to flesh it out. Nemesis is an effective concept but feels heavily scripted and confined to a more linear structure than the original, and the difficulty often spikes unfairly, especially against the brutal hunters. More of the same gameplay, but thinner and going through the motions.

A disappointing remake that feels more like DLC for the Resident Evil 2 remake than a full game. The visuals and lighting are gorgeous, but the experience cuts fan-favorite areas, removes the original's tension and choice, delivers weak boss fights, and reduces Nemesis to an annoying scripted nuisance rather than a menace. The bundled Resistance multiplayer mode is poorly designed and barely adds value, making it hard to justify at full price.