• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 6, 2011
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  • Summary: Set in a brutal, alternate 1950s universe, America has been successfully conquered and destroyed by the deadly Chimeran race, forcing the last remaining human survivors to seek refuge in hiding. Players must take on the role of Joseph Capelli, the last surviving Sentinel from a clandestineSet in a brutal, alternate 1950s universe, America has been successfully conquered and destroyed by the deadly Chimeran race, forcing the last remaining human survivors to seek refuge in hiding. Players must take on the role of Joseph Capelli, the last surviving Sentinel from a clandestine military program, as he comes out of hiding to journey across a land of ruin in a heroic fight for survival against the merciless Chimera. In addition to an epic single-player campaign, Resistance 3 will offer two-player online or split-screen co-op through the single-player campaign, and a new, focused progression-based multiplayer experience. Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 91
  2. Negative: 0 out of 91
  1. Sep 15, 2011
    100
    Resistance 3 should not be overshadowed by any other game this holiday season as it gives a unique and action-packed adventure from beginning to end.
  2. Sep 5, 2011
    90
    Offers the same polished experience as the last two games in the series, only this time the action is more focused and tightly structured. Insomniac clearly wanted to make this game a more harrowing and personal experience, and by focusing its attention on a smaller, more personal story within the invasion, it has succeeded without question.
  3. Sep 11, 2011
    90
    Fighting the Chimera has never been this much fun. Resistance 3 delivers with a strong atmosphere, expertly designed weapons and an engaging story. By far the best entry in the series yet.
  4. Sep 6, 2011
    85
    Tightly balanced action and a superb array of guns make Resistance 3 a blast.
  5. Oct 3, 2011
    80
    From the single-player campaign to co-op and competitive multiplayer, Resistance 3 is a considerably more intimate experience. It's arguably the best installment to date, but I still think Insomniac Games can do even better.
  6. Sep 8, 2011
    80
    Resistance 3 is fast, furious and entertaining throughout but lacks the uniqueness that would boost it to the very top of the FPS ladder.
  7. Sep 30, 2011
    60
    Resistance 3 stands as a whimpering end to a franchise that never quite found its stride. With a little more risk and less reliance on the successes of its peers Resistance 3 could have become the jewel in Sony's crown.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 10 out of 181
  1. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Outstanding gameplay and art style. Played it on PS Now. Game needs a remaster. Sony make it happen.
  2. Sep 11, 2011
    10
    Best Single Player campaign in the market............................. Period.There are few xbox 360 fanboys who want to contaminate the pondBest Single Player campaign in the market............................. Period.There are few xbox 360 fanboys who want to contaminate the pond by their stale comments.These X Boy fanboys don't have exclusives like - Infamous, Resistance, Rachet and clank and daddy of all games UC3.Those people who genuinely want roller coaster single player and decent mp then this game is no brainer,Meanwhile i will shoot some xbox 360 fanboys ............ oops! i mean Chimeras Expand
  3. Sep 6, 2011
    10
    Just finished the campaign mode after my midnight pickup from Gamestop. To fans of the series, you will be very happy about what Insomniac hasJust finished the campaign mode after my midnight pickup from Gamestop. To fans of the series, you will be very happy about what Insomniac has done to the game. It does feel a bit more arcadey as far the feel of the guns but I feel like it is definitely for the better. The upgrade system is fantastic and is a great addition. The story is everything you have come to expect from the Resistance series which is a definitely a plus and the dire situation injected into the story is perfectly conveyed throughout the entire game. I am going to play through again in co-op and finish upgrading my weapons and I haven't touched the multiplayer yet on the retail copy. Everything I experienced from the beta from the last month leads me to believe I am going to spend quite a bit of time with multiplayer from here on out. The multiplayer in my opinion is just as polished as COD, Halo & Battlefield but you are just dealing with a more basic concept in R3 and not as intricate. The single player competes with any of those games as well and is very immersive so I would suggest this game to newcomers to the series as well. I could not have asked for any more in my Resistance experience. Expand
  4. Sep 18, 2011
    9
    Resistance 3 is a beautiful game. The graphics are nice and pretty. The gameplay is the best and something that no other game can replicate. IResistance 3 is a beautiful game. The graphics are nice and pretty. The gameplay is the best and something that no other game can replicate. I was kinda worried of Joseph Capelli becoming the new protagonist of the series but after finishing the game. Joe does pull through, THANK GOD! The guns in this game is madness! Cooperative is a blast! Playing with a friend, killing a bunch of Chimera. Sounds awesome, right? Multiplayer is another amazing feature that give fans many good reasons to come back and play Resistance 3 for another 20-30 hours. But i was disappointed with how they ended the story (NO spoiler alerts). But the ending felt really weak and rushed. But the campaign is still amazing and is the best from the series. At the end of the day, I recommend Resistance 3 to all of the fans of the series or new comers. And anybody who wants to play an amazing first person shooter. So I give Resistance 3 a "9". Expand
  5. Jul 25, 2020
    8
    This was my first PS3 game, and it was an awesome experience for a new gamer. I´m not a huge fan of shooters, but this one it´s reallyThis was my first PS3 game, and it was an awesome experience for a new gamer. I´m not a huge fan of shooters, but this one it´s really enjoyable, loved the enemies and the weaponds. Definitely, must play. Expand
  6. Jun 27, 2012
    7
    A very solid shooter but the generic online really made it a step down from the previous ones in the series. Still an interesting story whichA very solid shooter but the generic online really made it a step down from the previous ones in the series. Still an interesting story which shows that this series still has potential to continue, each game feels completely different from the last which should stop it getting stale. Expand
  7. Nov 23, 2012
    0
    I really enjoyed the first game fall of man,the story was good you knew what to do and where to go,it looked nice was atmospheric and playedI really enjoyed the first game fall of man,the story was good you knew what to do and where to go,it looked nice was atmospheric and played really well,then the sequel came and everything that was good about the original went out the window to be replaced with a tedious trial and error game where you died every 10 seconds because enemies would just spawn out of nowhere all around you, and you'd be lost as to what do do and where to go,but you did occasionally get allies and hints but it was still very confusing at times,then number 3 games along which the reviews said brought back most of what was good about the original,well they were lying because the only thing bought back is the weapons wheel and everything else about it is more of the second game but even worse,this is one incredibly tedious game riddled with trial and error game-play,they do attempt to tell the story a bit,but it's lame and makes little sense as it doesn't tie in with the other games,it seams the developer unlike people in general hasn't learned from it's mistakes,but they probably don't care once they have your money,so more fool me for buying this P.O.S of a game,I'd say it's not even worth a rent,I am not sure about the multi-player,but the campaign is very bad in deed. Expand

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