TheResident Evilfranchise has been responsible for some iconic games in the survival-horror genre. With an enduring legacy, the titles have picked up an unusual set of expectations, and one of them is the ability to beat the games without firing any bullets. This is a challenge for players with a thorough knowledge of the games, and it seems that the remaster ofResident Evil 3will allow players to continue this difficult playing style after it was thrown into some doubt by a previous entry.
Despite thecritical acclaim received by the remake ofResident Evil 2, some players were annoyed that knives were breakable and therefore gunfire was unavoidable in a playthrough. While this may have only been an issue for the more dedicated players, it seems to be one that the developer, Capcom, has listened to and rectified for the highly anticipatedResident Evil 3remake.
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Producer ofResident Evil 3, Peter Fabiano, has discussed the issue of breakable knives, “We kept the knife inexhaustible [inResident Evil 3], so you’re able to use it forever”, he continued “We’re dealing with survival horror and everything is exhaustible. You run out of bullets. You run out of herbs. You run out of all the items you can use. So if you did run out of everything, what would you have? The knife. The director always wanted to make it so that you at least have your trusty knife. That’s always something you can rely on.” This will be a huge relief to fans who want to challenge themselves against some ofthe scariest monsters in theResident Evilfranchise.
Some fans may feel that their knowledge of the originalResident Evil 3will allow them to achieve a playthrough with no guns with ease, yet theResident Evil 3remake allows players to navigate more of Racoon City. This change is undoubtedly to provide a new experience for players and make the game meet contemporary expectations, as the original was a short game by PlayStation 1 standards.
Witha far more impressive map in the remake ofResident Evil 3and a variety of new features, it looks like the title will build on its source material. With new features, there are naturally questions about the integrity of the game remaining intact and including a fan-favorite challenge will undoubtedly ease concerns. With the release date quickly approaching forResident Evil 3, many will be excited to see the new features in the game and will hope to work their way up to a playthrough without any ammunition. Other players will likely relish the opportunity to shoot through monsters.
Resident Evil 3is scheduled to release on Aug 04, 2025, for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
