Capcom Needs To Focus On New Games Rather Than Remakes

Should Capcom revive a Resident Evil cult classic in Code: Veronica or should they go with the game-changer? Resident Evil 4 completely revolutionized the RE series and is currently rumored to be the next remake. Leon Kennedy's romp through rural Spain brought the brand back to mainstream relevancy. Meanwhile, Dreamcast's 2000 release of Resident Evil Code: Veronica was met with critical acclaim. The rumors regarding the supposed 2022 RE4 remake has caused an uproar among upset Code: Veronica fans on Twit


The Drain Deimos is yet another terrifying creature which is now confirmed to appear in the remake. Although the new version seems more quadrupedal, it is very likely that it is capable of standing upright. Overall the beast looks more monstrous, and if it's able to do what the original Drain Deimos was, then players have good reason to fear it. The bug-like aspects of this monster have also been amped up in the remake's rendition of the Drain Deimos, invoking images of a giant preying mantis or something of the s


Originally released in 2005 on Nintendo's GameCube, Resident Evil 4 is definitely showing its age and allows plenty of room for improvement. Given that the Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remake already utilize an over-the-shoulder third person view and engine that would fit in well with the original gameplay elements of Resident Evil 4 without having to completely redesign the entire game, it would appear to be a fairly straight forward remake. Resident Evil 4 already has the reputation of a classic among the Resident Evil series and it would surely be a safe bet for driving sa


Capcom 's recent 2019 Integrated Report has stated that, based on the success of Resident Evil 2 Remake and Devil May Cry 5 , it should "awaken dormant intellectual properties." In other words, Capcom appears to be looking at further remakes going forward, which would also fit Capcom's sentiments last year when it told investors it would look more closely at building success on older game properties and IPs of Capc

It can be argued that this hack-and-slash role-playing game is still relevant two decades after its release. The servers are still active because of people returning to play through the game once more. Plenty of demand makes a Diablo II remake pivo


Yet again, however, it's not a game that is likely to set the pulse of any players racing, and gamers could hardly be blamed for suspecting that the title could fall flat upon release. If Capcom is to keep its position in the industry, then a level of innovation needs to be maintained. Perhaps the only sure-fire way to do this is to break this emphasis on remakes and spin-offs, particularly if brand new titles continue to fail to live up to expectati


After playing through the RE2 and RE3 remakes, it could potentially confuse or turn away some new fans if Capcom goes with Code: Veronica over RE4 . Of course, older RE fans may say otherwise. But it's prudent to aim for the broader general market to optimize profit, especially when you can sense that remaking RE4 over Code: Veronica will gain more fans than l


Given the popularity of dinosaurs lately, with the Jurassic Park franchise fully revived in film, dinosaurs are all the rage in the entertainment industry currently. The original Dino Crisis sold an impressive 2.4 million copies on the original PlayStation, and it would appear to be a ripe time to revive the Dino Crisis franch

With Resident Evil 3 Remake's release approaching and looking to capture similar success as Resident Evil 2 Remake released the previous year, and Devil May Cry 5 seemingly reviving the series with an impressive 2.1 million copies sold, there are a lot of options on the table for which Capcom can build upon by utilizing hit titles from the p


Taking pros and cons for whether a Resident Evil 4 remake is necessary to one side, the game would also sell incredibly well for Capcom, which is surely a more corporate reason for the title to get a modern facelift. The fourth game remains a staple of its lineup (hence its constant re-releases on later platforms), meaning that it's no doubt a big moneymaker for the company and one that would succeed if eventually redesigned for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series


The graphics of RE4 holds up better to modern standards relative to Code: Veronica . Aesthetically-wise, a Code: Veronica remake would make better sense over RE4 . While RE4 would definitely benefit from a reboot, it would benefit Code: Veronica even more. Capcom could just remaster RE4 on next-gen consoles once again with improved textures and frame rate, and that would still likely sell decently-well. But for Code Veronica to sell well in the modern era, it'll need to be redone from the ground

To the surprise of many fans, Nintendo decided to remake The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening instead of The Legend of Zelda and Link Relationship: A Link to the Past. Although Link's Awakening is an exceptional hit classic, Link to the Past did it all fi