R3 (video game)

R3 is an abbreviation, often used online in text-based communication and gaming communities, referring to Resident Evil 3, a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom. The 'R' stands for Resident Evil, and the '3' indicates it is the third main installment in the series. The term is used as shorthand to quickly identify and discuss the game, its characters, plot, gameplay mechanics, or associated media without typing the full title. The "R3" abbreviation can apply to either the original 1999 release, "Resident Evil 3: Nemesis", or the 2020 remake, "Resident Evil 3". Context usually clarifies which version is being discussed.