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Part 49
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Part 49

Guide to Part 49 of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, covering the Factory areas, obtaining the Rocket Launcher, and the confrontation with Nicholai in the Control Tower.

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Guide to Part 49 of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, covering the Factory areas, obtaining the Rocket Launcher, and the confrontation with Nicholai in the Control Tower.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In area 705 Factory Elevator, six Zombies spawn. Clear them to proceed.
  2. 2
    You have a choice: if you want the Rocket Launcher, ensure you have the FACILITY KEY and head towards 709 Sewer Lab. If not, proceed to 701 Factory Hallway. A save in the Lounge (702) is recommended.
  3. 3
    706 Decomposing Pool: More Zombies appear. Use the red barrel if available to help clear them on your way to the Sewer Lab.
  4. 4
    707 Factory Sewer & 708 Sewage Monitoring: These are transitional areas.
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    709 Sewer Lab: Use the FACILITY KEY in the water filtering machine to add a code pattern to the key fob. Return to 703 Steam Room.
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    Navigate back through 708, 707, 706, 705, 704, 701, 702, and finally to 703 Steam Room.
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    703 Steam Room: Use the CARD KEY on the elevator lock and descend.
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    712 Armory: Pick up two packs of GRENADE ROUNDS. Use the FACILITY KEY on the right locker to obtain the ROCKET LAUNCHER. Return to the Lounge (702).
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    702 Factory Lounge: This is your final save point before the final battle.
  10. 10
    PATH B ROCKET SKIP:
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    701 Factory Hallway: Save your game if you haven't already. This is the last chance before the final boss. Ensure you have full-heal items, ammo for zombies, and the ROCKET LAUNCHER if you acquired it. Check your inventory and health. Use the CARD KEY to open the shutter, dispatch zombies, and proceed.
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    713 Control Tower: Collect MAGNUM ROUNDS and a FAS from cabinets. Take the Radar Receiver from the control panel. You will be interrupted by Nicholai in a helicopter.
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    LIVE SELECTION #8:
    • NEGOTIATE WITH NICHOLAI: If you don't have the Rocket Launcher. Nicholai leaves after a brief exchange.
  14. 14
    RETURN FIRE TO THE CHOPPER: Use your Rocket Launcher to destroy the chopper quickly.
  15. 15
    DO NOTHING: You will have a brief window to dodge Nicholai's rocket. The fight continues as if you chose to return fire.
  16. 16
    Carlos arrives. After a brief interaction, he leaves. A nuke countdown begins.
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    Descend the ladder through the opened trapdoor. You have a generous amount of time to proceed.
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    714 Emergency Tunnel: This is the last Item Box. Collect the INCINERATOR MANUAL(#29) and two boxes of SHOTGUN SHELLS. Be aware of a zombie.
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    715 Scrapyard: Find the CLASSIFIED PHOTO FILE(#30) near the first fire. If you collected and read all previous files in order, you will receive Jill's Diary in your inventory's File section. Continue through the door.
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    716 Power Plant: Prepare for a fight.
Tips
  • The red barrel in 706 Decomposing Pool can be used to eliminate enemies.
  • The Armory (712) contains the powerful Rocket Launcher, though it's considered overkill at this stage of the game.
  • The Factory Lounge (702) is the absolute last save point before the final boss.
  • Ensure your inventory is optimized before entering the Control Tower (713) and proceeding to the finale.
  • The nuke countdown in 713 provides ample time, but do not delay unnecessarily.
  • Collecting and reading all Files in numerical order can unlock Jill's Diary, providing lore about the characters' activities between Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2/3.

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