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Resident Evil 3 speedrunners memorize exact zombie steps

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Since the undead menace shambles on a relatively fixed algorithmic path, experts know precisely where to run without ever firing a single shot. They practically dance through narrow hallways, lightly brushing shoulders with rotting corpses that constantly miss grabs.

Resident Evil 3 speedrunners memorize exact zombie steps
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