Key Highlights:
- Resident Evil 3: Nemesis arrives on GOG on September 25.
- Original trilogy now complete on the platform.
- GOG version includes significant improvements and modern system compatibility.
In a move that’s sure to delight old-school survival horror fans, GOG has announced that the DRM-free PC port of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis will be available on their platform starting September 25th.
This release marks a significant milestone, as it completes the original Resident Evil trilogy on GOG, offering players a chance to experience the roots of this iconic franchise. The original 1996 game came on the platform in late June, followed by 1998’s RE2 in August.
Originally launched in 1999, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis expanded the series’ scope beyond the claustrophobic corridors of the Spencer Mansion.
The game reintroduced players to Jill Valentine, the resourceful S.T.A.R.S. member from the first instalment, as she navigated the zombie-infested streets of Raccoon City. Players could also revisit the iconic Police Station that appeared as a location for Claire Redfield or Leon S. Kennedy in the previously mentioned Resident Evil 2.
The titular Nemesis, a relentless bioweapon, pursued Jill in RE3 throughout her harrowing adventure, adding a new layer of tension to the classic survival horror formula.
GOG’s version of the horror game promises to bring more than just nostalgia to the table.
This port includes a variety of significant improvements to enhance the gaming experience on modern systems.
Players can expect full compatibility with Windows 10 and 11, an improved DirectX game renderer, and new rendering options including Windowed Mode, Vertical Synchronisation Control, Gamma Correction, and Integer Scaling.
The GOG release also boasts improved graphics engine initialisation and restart, enhanced video subtitles, and an improved options dialog.
Players will benefit from issue-less task switching and improved mouse cursor visibility, making the game more user-friendly on modern systems.
Accessibility and Extra Content
One of the standout features is the full support for modern controllers, including Sony DualSense, DualShock4, Microsoft Xbox Series, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and Logitech F series controllers.
The game offers optimal button binding regardless of the hardware and wireless mode, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience for all players.
For international players, the GOG version includes six localisations of the game: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese.
Additionally, the popular Mercenaries Mode is included in this release, providing extra content for players to enjoy.
As September 25 approaches, there’s only one more day to wait for this digital resurrection of a survival horror classic. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis on GOG offers a unique opportunity to experience a pivotal chapter in gaming history.
The title’s arrival not only completes the original trilogy on the platform but at the same time gets us all hyped for the latest entry which will be Resident Evil 9 that is currently in development.