Resident Evil 3 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a solid port of a true scare-fest

While a lot of fans have been mixed on Capcom’s remake of Resident Evil 3 since its initial release in 2020, there’s no denying that it's an incredibly tense survival horror experience that’s filled to the brim with high-octane action.

And now, you can experience Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira’s terrifying journey on the go, thanks to a new Nintendo Switch 2 port.

Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2 Available on: PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch (cloud only), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC, iOS Release date: October 16, 2026 (Switch 2 edition) I’ve spent more than 10 hours playing Resident Evil 3 on Nintendo Switch 2, experiencing the main story in full.

So, is it a port that’s worth your time and money? Here’s my take.

For the most part, I want to focus on the quality of this port on Nintendo’s latest hybrid system, but before we delve into that, I’d like to share a few thoughts on the remake of Resident Evil 3 in itself.

Nemesis is coming for you... (Image credit: Capcom) I played through the Resident Evil 2 remake right before this entry, and while there are a lot of similarities in terms of the combat, resource management, environments, and visuals, they have a few striking differences.

Above all, Resident Evil 3 feels far more focused on the action — it feels like you’re constantly on the run, blasting through zombies, and rushing to save the people of Raccoon City.

In some ways, this works to the game’s advantage: the horrifying Nemesis is a truly daunting foe, the high-paced gameplay is engaging from start to finish, and the explosive set pieces make this entry feel truly cinematic.

However, the fast pace and distinct action focus come with its drawbacks.

The game’s runtime is very short — you’ll easily finish this one in about six hours.

On top of that, the overall narrative feels a bit thin, and there are very few puzzles.

Ultimately, Resident Evil 3 is still a blast, and its likeable cast and engrossing gameplay make it worth playing alone — it just doesn’t quite have the depth of some of the best entries in the series.

Best bit (Image credit: Capcom) OK, I thought Mr.

X was frightening in Resident Evil 2 , but Nemesis is on a whole other level.