Resistance 3 for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

"Resistance 3" changes things up a little from the previous installments. With Nathan Hale gone, we now play the man who killed him. Joseph Capelli is a soldier with a wife and son, and his story is a bit more personal one. The game takes you on a cross country trek in the fight against the Chimera, who are now spread throughout the United States. Controls are fairly tight, though running and melee combat can be clumsy at times. There's a wide variety of guns to choose from, and they all work fairly well for their task. Even on the easiest setting ammo and health can be hard to come by in spots, adding both a layer of tension to the game as well as making these frustrating when you're being overwhelmed by hordes of enemies. You mostly fight alone, so the hordes can test your patience. Even with this, there is a level of satisfaction to be gained for coming through a battle. Gameplay is varied, with fights through a town's streets, from a boat on a debris choked river, and from a moving train. This game really could've benefited from a save anywhere feature, but the savepoints aren't too bad. Still, you will die plenty, and replaying sections can get annoying, though it does seem that the game senses if you're having a hard time, and modifies itself after four or five deaths. The enemy AI is well done but sometimes it feels like they're cheating, as their shots always seem to find you. Combat is chaotic, and things can get confusing as to where you proceed next. Again, this adds and detracts from the game at the same time. Voice acting is decent, though not outstanding, and the music suitably sets the mood. Graphics are fairly well done, though you do occasionally get hung up on the scenery. The game's 20 chapters will take you about 10 hours or so, depending on your skill with shooters, so it's of decent length. I only played the solo campaign, but multiplayer is reputed to be done well, though it requires an online pass. Definitely worth a rent at least.