Resident Evil 3: Jill Valentine's Survival Story

In a city consumed by horror, one woman stands tall – Jill Valentine. Introduced alongside her partner Chris Redfield in Capcom’s groundbreaking survival-horror game series, Resident Evil 3 continues the terrifying tale of Raccoo n City’s most iconic heroine.

Released just months after its predecessor, Resident Evil 2, in September 1999, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis catapulted players back into a world ravaged by biological terror. As Jill navigates through streets littered with undead hordes and monstrous creations, the game masterfully illustrates the outbreak and conclusion of this apocalyptic event.

Originally designed to avoid perpetuating sexual objectification in video games, Jill Valentine was crafted as more than just a pretty face or damsel-in-distress trope. Her creator, Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami, refused to succumb to industry trends by eroticizing women or portraying them as submissive characters. Instead, he aimed for something different – a strong, capable protagonist who could hold her own against the horrors that surrounded her.

Jill’s origins date back to 1996 with the release of Resident Evil (known in North America as Biohazard). Created alongside designer Isao Ohishi and based on concept art by popular Japanese artist Hidenori Matsuyama, she was designed to break free from traditional female video game archetypes. With her tough yet vulnerable persona, Jill Valentine quickly became a fan favorite among survival-horror enthusiasts worldwide.

In Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, players experience the intense action and tension that defined this iconic series’ early years through Jill’s eyes. Her journey is one of grit, determination, and raw survival as she battles against hordes of undead in an attempt to escape Raccoon City before it's too late.

With over 3.5 million copies sold by September 30th, 2019 (and counting), Resident Evil 3: Nemesis remains a testament to the enduring appeal of survival horror games and Jill Valentine’s place at its center as one of gaming’s most beloved heroines.

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