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Resident Evil 3 (2020)

Resident Evil 3 (2020)

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Resident Evil 3 (2020) plunges you back into the nightmare of Raccoon City as Jill Valentine. This survival horror remake blends intense action with terrifying encounters as you fight to escape the relentless pursuit of the Nemesis. You'll navigate the crumbling city streets, manage scarce resources, and solve environmental puzzles, all while desperately trying to outmaneuver the monstrous bio-weapon.

This guide focuses on key objectives and item locations to help you progress. We'll cover how to reactivate the power in the substation, a critical step in your escape, and pinpoint the locations of all essential items scattered throughout the Downtown area. Conquer these challenges to ensure Jill's survival and unravel the remaining mysteries of Raccoon City.

Walkthrough

Your friendly guide to Resident Evil 3 (2020)! Learn how to navigate Raccoon City, defeat terrifying enemies, and survive Jill Valentine's nightmare.

Hardcore

Master Resident Evil 3 (2020) on Hardcore difficulty with this comprehensive guide, covering essential purchases, enemy encounters, and strategic tips for survival.

Downtown: Hardcore

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for the Downtown section on Hardcore difficulty in Resident Evil 3 (2020). Includes tips for escaping Jill's apartment, navigating the streets, and reactivating power at the substation.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin in Jill's room. Enter the Bathroom to view a scene.
  2. 2
    Interact with the board to obtain Jill’s Report and Investigation Notes Files.
  3. 3
    Pick up the Unsealed Envelope File on the drawers.
  4. 4
    Head to the kitchen and find the Message from a Colleague File next to the pizza box.
  5. 5
    Re-enter the Bathroom for another scene, then pick up the phone.
  6. 6
    After Nemesis interrupts, follow the direct path to the alleyway.
  7. 7
    First Escape: Escape from Jill's apartment building.
  8. 8
    Head onto the main street and follow Brad to Jack’s Bar.
  9. 9
    Pick up the G19 Handgun off a corpse and defeat the first Zombie. (Tip: Shoot legs to make them crawl, or aim for the head. Use the dodge mechanic with [R1/RB]).
  10. 10
    Follow the path, collect Handgun Ammo from a barrel, crawl under a gap, and interact with the lift in the Parking Garage.
  11. 11
    Dodge two Zombies, then go up to the roof.
  12. 12
    Head towards the Helicopter to view a scene.
  13. 13
    Regain control in a car. Repeatedly press [X/A] to start the car, then hold [R2/RT] to push Nemesis away.
  14. 14
    Somebody to Lean On: Escape from uptown Raccoon City.
  15. 15
    Before following Carlos, turn around to find the first Charlie Doll sitting by the bus.
  16. 16
    Hello, Charlie!: Destroy a Charlie Doll.
  17. 17
    Enter the Subway Station and follow Carlos into the train.
  18. 18
    After the cutscene, head up the stairs. Interact with the shop on the left to obtain the Tabloid Front Page File.
  19. 19
    Find two Green Herbs, combine them to create a Mixed Herb (G+G).
  20. 20
    Combine two Gunpowders to create Handgun Ammo.
  21. 21
    Smash a box for a Red Herb.
  22. 22
    Enter the Safe Room, pick up the U.B.C.S Herb Field Manual, and save your game via the Typewriter.
  23. 23
    Basic Chemistry: Craft an item.
  24. 24
    Head onto the street, follow the path left past the roadblock, collecting Handgun Ammo from a barrel.
  25. 25
    Go to the fence at the back, view a scene, then turn around and shoot the explosive barrel when Zombies surround it.
  26. 26
    Follow the open path down and to the right, then take another right up some stairs.
  27. 27
    Use the explosive barrel to kill nearby Zombies.
  28. 28
    Push down the ladder for a shortcut, then head back and enter the Donut Shop.
  29. 29
    Collect Handgun Ammo to the right and Gunpowder on a table.
  30. 30
    In the small room to the right of the locker, find a Safe Room with a Fancy Box containing a Red Jewel.
  31. 31
    Exit the shop through the door on the left.
  32. 32
    Shoot the explosive barrel to take out Zombies, then smash a box for a Green Herb.
  33. 33
    Enter the Pharmacy to find High-Grade Gunpowder and Handgun Ammo.
  34. 34
    Walk around the car to your left to find a box containing a First Aid Spray.
  35. 35
    Head back towards the Donut Shop and go up the stairs on the left.
  36. 36
    Enter the building, find Handgun Ammo, and go into the room on the left.
  37. 37
    Find a Charlie Doll on the shelves and a safe. Use the combination 937 to acquire the Dot Sight for the Handgun.
  38. 38
    Equip the Dot Sight. Collect the Drugstore Owner’s Manual File and High-Grade Gunpowder.
Tips
  • When fighting zombies, shooting their legs can make them crawl, allowing you to run past.
  • The dodge mechanic ([R1/RB]) is crucial for avoiding damage, especially against Nemesis and ambushing zombies.
  • Utilize explosive barrels to conserve ammo and deal with groups of enemies efficiently.
  • Combine herbs (G+G) to create Mixed Herbs for better healing.
  • Remember to save your game at Typewriters and store valuable items in the item box.

Underground Facility

Guide to the Underground Facility in Resident Evil 3 (2020), detailing how to restore power, pursue Nicholai for the vaccine, and escape.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After taking the first lift down, collect the Green Herb from the forklift. Take the second lift up to the Safe Room, pick up the Hip Pouch and Elevator Notice File from the desk, then head through the door.
  2. 2
    Drop off the platform and use the lift at the back to trigger an event. Nicholai has disabled the lift, requiring three Fuses to reactivate it.
  3. 3
    Take the lift up on the right to find the first Fuse, along with Shotgun Shells and a Green Herb in the crates.
  4. 4
    Climb down the ladder and go into the container on the right for Handgun Ammo. Follow the path around to the far right and slide through the gap to find a Charlie Doll on the shelf and a Red Herb on the floor.
  5. 5
    Take the stairs up and enter the room on the left to find Shotgun Shells and the Employee Memo File. Go through the door on the left to find the second Fuse and Gunpowder.
  6. 6
    Climb back up the ladder and open the door on the left for a shortcut back to the Safe Room.
  7. 7
    Go back and follow the southeast path, then interact with the lever to bring the lift up. Cross it and collect High-Grade Gunpowder from the box, then climb down.
  8. 8
    Wait for Zombies to break open the container on the right, then eliminate them. Head left to take out the Hunter.
  9. 9
    Collect the third and final Fuse. Enter the container that had the Zombies for Gunpowder and High-Grade Gunpowder. Enter the container that had the Hunter for a Green Herb.
  10. 10
    Head back towards the Surveillance Room and insert the Fuses to activate the lift.
  11. 11
    Once the lift is up, head towards the glass to find the Extended Barrel attachment for the MAG. Interact with the computer in the center to obtain the Unfinished Activity Log File and view a scene.
  12. 12
    Follow Tyrell through the door; another scene will play out, revealing Tyrell did not survive.
  13. 13
    Collect the Flash Drive from the computer on the right side of the room. Look towards the corner of the balcony to find a Charlie Doll.
  14. 14
    Follow the path and enter the Safe Room at the end. Pick up the NES 2 Employee Regulation File from the trolley, a Green Herb from the floor, and High-Grade Gunpowder from the shelf.
  15. 15
    Exit the room and go up the stairs. Take the next left to find a crate with Shotgun Shells and the Isaac Graves’ Diary File on the floor.
  16. 16
    Go back along the main path and enter the room on the left. Find High-Grade Gunpowder and Handgun Ammo. Pick up the Easy on Vaccine Synthesis File from the bed. Grab the Flash Drive from the computer to the southeast.
  17. 17
    Head back down the stairs and open the door on the left with the USB. Grab the Shipping Notice File from the table.
  18. 18
    Go up the stairs and enter the room to collect the Culture Sample and the Weaponry Authorization Request File. Grab Gunpowder from the trolley and go into the side room to find a Charlie Doll and Handgun Ammo.
  19. 19
    Go down the stairs and head through the northwest door. Take a right to find a corpse with the Scientist’s Dying Message File on the floor.
  20. 20
    Follow the room around to find a Red Herb, Gunpowder, and a case with a First-Aid Spray inside. Push the large canister back until the light turns blue and head through the door.
  21. 21
    Open the case near the Incubation Lab door for an Explosive B. Head inside to collect the Expression of Concern File from the table. Open the case for an Explosive A.
  22. 22
    Collect the Liquid-filled Test Tube from the freezer and combine it with the Culture Sample for a Vaccine Base. Take the lift back.
  23. 23
    Return to the room where you acquired the Flash Drive and place the Vaccine Base into the machine in the center. Set the levels to Mid, High, Low to obtain the Vaccine.
  24. 24
    After a short scene, head through the vent on the left and hold the analog stick up until the canister explodes to escape Nemesis.
  25. 25
    Once in the Workers’ Break Room, pick up the Explosive and Flame Rounds from the box on the right, and High-Grade Gunpowder and a First Aid Spray from the box in the back.
  26. 26
    Pick up the Disposal Center File off the wall and proceed.
Tips
  • Remember to collect all three Fuses to restore power to the elevator.
  • The Hip Pouch in the first Safe Room is crucial for increasing inventory space.
  • Be prepared for combat after sliding through the tight gap, as you will encounter enemies.
  • The Extended Barrel for the MAG significantly boosts its power.
  • Don't forget to collect the Charlie Dolls for potential rewards.
  • The Vaccine synthesis requires precise input of Mid, High, Low.
  • In the Workers' Break Room, grab all available ammo and healing items before proceeding.

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