A Resident Evil 3 Remake Player Unearths a Striking Glitch

Microsoft has included the Resident Evil 3 remake in its list of the best Horror games on PC. And with good reason. It revitalizes one of the most exceptional survival horror games ever produced, bringing a bold new visual approach that transforms Raccoon City into a stunning gothic nightmare. That's why it comes as a surprise to encounter such an unsettling glitch in the game—a glitch that leads to an unusual hair loss for the game's protagonist, Jill Valentine.

Jill Valentine and Her Interaction with Death Glitches

Jill Valentine is no stranger to death glitches in Resident Evil 3, suffering various injuries at the hands of zombies throughout the game. Most of these injuries involve zombies grabbing her, sinking their teeth into her, and eventually infecting her with a parasite. This variation of zombies is known as the Crimson Head zombies, characterized by parasitic growth that causes them to boil instead of simply rotting like the zombies in earlier games of the series.

A specific type of Crimson Head, referred to as the Nemesis Alpha variant, possesses a parasitic tentacle that allows it to strike from a distance. In the case of the Resident Evil 3 remake, this variant appears when the Raccoon City diner zombie wields it. The incident occurred when a player, going by the name of Chiken079, missed a quick-time event while being attacked by the Nemesis Alpha. This resulted in Jill losing her hair without gaining any additional injuries.

An Unexpected Transformation and Jill's Plight

However, Capcom did not fully deliver on the transformation into an enemy Umbrella Guard, leaving Jill in a compromised position. Although she remains at risk of being consumed by the parasite, the Nemesis Alpha reverts back to its original zombie form. Consequently, Jill continues to struggle, eventually succumbing to her wounds in a rather unfortunate turn of events.

Despite the gravity of this glitch in Resident Evil 3, the sudden hair loss experienced by Jill undeniably possesses a certain visual hilarity. Not only does it act as a reminder that she has always worn a wig, but it also provides an opportunity to appreciate the wonders of her Raccoon City office hair dryer and the commitment she exhibits to maintaining a smooth style.

Thankfully, megamanx5por, a redditor, takes the amusement one step further by offering a couple of intriguing suggestions. They humorously proposed, "Could it be that she was stealing Leon's [hair] for her wigs?" alongside a gif. They further pondered, "Leon, blessed be his hair... isn't actually in this game, so this might be the first time it's free to be taken by parasites." Clever thinking.

To explore the full range of what Resident Evil 3 has to offer, read our in-depth review of the game. And remember, you can immerse yourself in the Resident Evil 3 experience on the best console available, or alternatively, on PC through the Steam or GOG storefronts.

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