By the timeResident Evil 3hit the shelves in 1999, the series had been established as a triple-A force in the world of horror gaming. The remake itself was also well received, but ultimately both were not thehighest sellingResident Evilgames. They still sold millions, but many felt they were too short. On top of that, the official remake kept the control style and camera angle of newer installments likeResident Evil 4.Now there is an unofficial reimagining of the classic that brings back the old perspective and controls while maintaining the updated visuals.
A user by the name of ranj has been hard at work remakingResident Evil 3in Unreal Engine 4 and has just released an alpha version of the project. In this early state, the general nuts and bolts are there, but it currently only has 30 minutes of gameplay and no cut scenes yet. But perhaps its biggest selling point is that it reinstates the fixed camera angles and tank controls that were a staple in the original three games. While there is an option to switch back to the more modern system, many will like the idea of jumping back into the retro mechanics while still having updated graphics.
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Recently, some gameplayfootage from the unofficialResident Evil 3remakewas uploaded to YouTube by the channel Residence of Evil. It shows some pretty impressive visuals, demonstrating the power of UE4. But obviously, given that it’s still in development, there is a lot of work that needs to be done. The YouTuber can be seen using the fixed perspective in the video, though they switch to the more contemporary over-the-shoulder look during one segment. Overall, the remake is coming along well, and anyone interested can download it from ranj’s Itch.io page.
While the official remake is still a solid entry in the franchise, it seems that there are a number of fans who would have preferred amore faithful recreation ofResident Evil 3. The fourth entry really switched things up with its more action-oriented gameplay and move to the over-the-shoulder camera perspective, which is still used today.
There’s even footage showingwhatResident Evil 4would look like as a demakethat uses tank controls and the fixed camera viewpoint. Although the modern installments have been highly praised and have helped secure the longevity of the series, it seems evident that there are some in the community who miss the days of the classicResident Evilgames.
Resident Evil 3is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
