Unlike DmC with Donte, Resident Evil really does need a reboot /Kawata interview

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-01-31-capcom-there-is-a-possibility-of-resident-evil-series-reboot

Resident Evil developer Capcom has said that there is a possibility of a reboot for its 17-year-old survival-horror-turned-action-horror franchise.

Capcom's Masachika Kawata, producer of Resident Evil: Revelations, made the comments to Eurogamer during a discussion of his latest project, the Revelations remake for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.

Questioned on the likelihood of changes to the series after middling reviews of Resident Evil 6 and the suggestion of a more open-world approach, Kawata mentioned the possibility of a reboot.

"If we did [go with an open-world], we would want to preserve what Resident Evil is and what makes it appealing to fans, while also making it accessible to new players. It would almost entail having a slight reboot to get the series into a place where it would work with open-world gameplay. That's just a personal opinion.

A reboot?

"A lot of decisions would have to be taken before something like that is done to the series, but it is something that..." he trailed off. "There is a possibility."

Kawata has worked on every game in the series since the acclaimed Resident Evil 4, and on classic Capcom titles such as PN03, Onimusha and Dino Crisis before that.

But it's in the upcoming console version of Revelations, a game which reintroduced some of the atmosphere and classic horror of earlier entries in the series, that he sees clues to the future of the Resident Evil.

"Once we see Revelations released on consoles, we'll be looking very carefully at how the title is received and what feedback we get. I think we'll get a lot of input from the fanbase and the media on what it means for Resident Evil, and what it could mean for the future of the series. We'll definitely be looking at that as a signpost for where we need to be going next.

"Moving forward I can see us focusing even more on the horror aspect and fear in the series, and see us making something scarier than we have already."

Kawata talked extensively about changes to the series, but dismissed the idea this was a direct response to Resident Evil 6, a game that Capcom said had only been successful "to some degree". After a brisk period of sales around launch, the publisher later admitted that the game's final total was "certain to fall short of the plan".

"We don't want to respond directly to, for example, the reaction to Resident Evil 6," Kawata explained, "[rather than] taking a chance to re-examine the series as a whole within ourselves, within the company, and decide where we want to take it from there.

"If anyone is waiting for an open-world Resident Evil, I think it will certainly be quite a while,"

Resident Evil: Revelations producer Masachika Kawata

"If anyone is waiting for an open-world Resident Evil, I think it will certainly be quite a while," he continued. "So in the meantime, I recommend giving Revelations a try."

Resident Evil: Revelations is set to arrive for PC, PS3 and Wii U in the UK on 24th May.

It originally launched for 3DS in January last year. Sales were decent for 3DS games at the time, Kawata said, although Capcom would have liked "a little more".

"Going by the 3DS market at the time we released the game, it was definitely a success and we're certainly hoping we can repeat that success with the home console version.

"Given the large development costs we had on the 3DS version, we would have liked to have even a little more sales than we did in the end. But that doesn't mean we saw it as a failure by any means."

The new version of Revelations won't appear on PlayStation Vita, a decision Kawata shed more light on.

"The Vita is a very impressive piece of kit, but the fundamental concept of this release was to bring Revelations to home consoles. It's not a statement about the Vita or what it is, or my personal feelings towards it. It's just that this is the big screen, home console version of Resident Evil: Revelations."

Vita sales figures - which trail the 3DS by some margin in Japan - were not a reason, he concluded.

"The conversation literally didn't even get to the point where something like that would be a consideration. Once the decision had been made to release it for home consoles it was never a possibility."




"we would want to preserve what Resident Evil is and what makes it appealing to fans" - oh, you mean so unlike what you've been doing, and instead trolling your fans with RE5 and RE6?  

Also Crapscum, GET RID OF THE STUPID PARASITE MAJINI GANADOS THINGS, WHATEVER THEY'RE CALLED! (see, I don't even know what the name of those stupid new monsters are, since they're so stupid and unforgettable.)

Donte? Nice one...

Donte? Nice one...

happy_dude64

Yes, Donte, as in "Don'te buy DmC, because it sucks"

One more thing. Unforgetable means that you can't forget something. If granados are unforgetable I believe they did a good job if you can't forget them, don't you think? Also, I think you meant forgetable. Just trying to help buddy ;)

[QUOTE="happy_dude64"]

Donte? Nice one...

soundcellx

Yes, Donte, as in "Don'te buy DmC, because it sucks"

[QUOTE="soundcellx"]

[QUOTE="happy_dude64"]

Donte? Nice one...

Djmaster214

Yes, Donte, as in "Don'te buy DmC, because it sucks"

[QUOTE="Djmaster214"][QUOTE="soundcellx"]

Yes, Donte, as in "Don'te buy DmC, because it sucks"

soundcellx

So in other words you sir/gal are saying, "waaah I don't like anything and if you do and I don't YOU ARE WRONG!! Waaah" 

Oh and by the way, youre not hurting Capcom, you are hurting the hundreds of people that took their time to make the games. Go ahead, keep buying used you cheap bastard.

So in other words you sir/gal are saying, "waaah I don't like anything and if you do and I don't YOU ARE WRONG!! Waaah" 

happy_dude64

Just in that post alone, I said that I like Monster Hunter. I love lots of things. How in the hell do you get "I don't like everything", since I have only posted that Yoshi Yarn, RE5 & 6, PAGGs such as CoD & pewpews, DmC, FFXIII series, Splinter Cell are bad? Seriously, there is so much more to gaming. I don't know where you get everything from.

Oh and by the way, youre not hurting Capcom, you are hurting the hundreds of people that took their time to make the games. Go ahead, keep buying used you cheap bastard.

happy_dude64

I would love to see a complete remake of the first game with current gen (or next gen?) tech. Complete overhaul of the graphics, controls, voice acting, etc. the whole shebang.Kravyn81

[QUOTE="Djmaster214"][QUOTE="soundcellx"]

Yes, Donte, as in "Don'te buy DmC, because it sucks"

soundcellx

also NT made heavenly sword and Enslaved which were two awesome games. but everyone has their opinions *shrugs* you think their games are garbage while i find them very enjoyable and apparently alot of other journalists do

Djmaster214

Also, GTAIV, MGS4 and GoW3 all got like 10s, despite all being meh games as well. As I said before, FFXIII has good scores despite being a sucky game.  

You do realize not everyone in the development team has say on what they work right? That is up to the publisher. Are you telling me that you would quit your job/career for something as minimal to please ungrateful fanboys as yourself? Have you ever held a job or a family? You sir, are the most immature poster I have seen on these PS3 forums. Oh wait my apologies, you are just going to attack me next by telling me that is an opinion that is wrong because their are plenty of other spoiled brats like yourself on here. =]

You do realize not everyone in the development team has say on what they work right? That is up to the publisher. Are you telling me that you would quit your job/career for something as minimal to please ungrateful fanboys as yourself? Have you ever held a job or a family? You sir, are the most immature poster I have seen on these PS3 forums. Oh wait my apologies, you are just going to attack me next by telling me that is an opinion that is wrong because their are plenty of other spoiled brats like yourself on here. =]

happy_dude64

Do people still believe that the only problem with DmC is Donte???? The whole game is the problem. 30FPS, clunky combat, bad characters, bad story, bad dialogue, tons of juvenile cussing and dialogue, etc. Ninja Theory are mediocre developers and have never made a good game before. 

soundcellx

You're right. That games terrible. :lol:

Wow, you are the most spoiled piece of crap person I have had the worst of luck encountering on this site. Only your opinion matters and that is all apparently. Hopefully you grow out of it regardless of your age because if not, you WILL die alone. 

Wow, you are the most spoiled piece of crap person I have had the worst of luck encountering on this site. Only your opinion matters and that is all apparently. Hopefully you grow out of it regardless of your age because if not, you WILL die alone. 

happy_dude64

Looks like I win.  

[QUOTE="soundcellx"]

Do people still believe that the only problem with DmC is Donte???? The whole game is the problem. 30FPS, clunky combat, bad characters, bad story, bad dialogue, tons of juvenile cussing and dialogue, etc. Ninja Theory are mediocre developers and have never made a good game before. 

MrSelf-Destruct

You're right. That games terrible. :lol:

100% agreed.

Yeah you do win, you win at making yourself look like a douche. Majority rule? Really guy? Sales? Even so, really? Darksiders 2 sold terrible, same as No More Heroes and both of those were amazing. Your logic is the stupidest thing I've heard man. Stop being such a mainstream fanboy. DmC was well received as well, it only flops because of simple minded people as yourself that cannot take a reboot. I seriously hope Resident Evil does get rebooted to cater exactlly the opposite of what you want just to crush your soul. RE6 was fun and DmC was as well, now accept that your "majority rule" in video games does not matter, video games are not a democracy. And like my own thread after this I'm not going to bother anymore. I can't express myself as I would if you were in front of me so their is absolutely no point. Good day, hope RE7 continues the RE trend =D

Yeah you do win, you win at making yourself look like a douche. Majority rule? Really guy? Sales? Even so, really? Darksiders 2 sold terrible, same as No More Heroes and both of those were amazing. Your logic is the stupidest thing I've heard man. Stop being such a mainstream fanboy. DmC was well received as well, it only flops because of simple minded people as yourself that cannot take a reboot. I seriously hope Resident Evil does get rebooted to cater exactlly the opposite of what you want just to crush your soul. RE6 was fun and DmC was as well, now accept that your "majority rule" in video games does not matter, video games are not a democracy. And like my own thread after this I'm not going to bother anymore. I can't express myself as I would if you were in front of me so their is absolutely no point. Good day, hope RE7 continues the RE trend =D

happy_dude64

You must be blind as a bat if you think DmC was well received, as it is one of the most hated games ever made. 

Resident Evil is already dead, so it doesn't matter if it gets worse.
If RE6 is so much fun then why are there so many QTEs and how could it possibly be fun when it's been completely Clone of Duty-ized?

Darksiders 2 is an exception, not the rule.


Know who is the real douche?

Answer: Crapscum for destroying Megaman, DMC and Resident Evil, out of spite in order to crush the hearts of the fans of those series. 

Anyhow, you are an enemy to video games since you're anti-good games and pro-bad games, which means that you are helping to destroy video games, and so your opinion on anything does not matter. 

Wait...WAIT, WAIT,WAIT,WAIT,WAIT, WHAT???!

Do people still believe that the only problem with DmC is Donte???? The whole game is the problem. 30FPS, clunky combat, bad characters, bad story, bad dialogue, tons of juvenile cussing and dialogue, etc.soundcellx

I tried the demo for DmC and it is terrible.soundcellx

So you're basing your entire rant on the fact that a demo didn't impress you? You do realize there is A LOT more to a game than a small sampling in a demo, right? Admittedly the writing for the Succubus boss fight from the demo was atrocious, but to say that the entire story is bad and the characters are bad without actually seeing the rest of the game is a joke. No wonder people can't take you seriously. The combat is actually very fluid too. Switching between weapons is fast and smooth, seamlessly moving from combo to combo. Maybe I was spoiled by the 60 FPS on PC, but the game plays pretty much just as well any past DMC game. But hey, if you want to continue crying about a game you haven't even really played you go right ahead. You're just showing that you have not the slightest idea what you're talking about.Texas2089

I have watched videos about the game, genius.

I played the demo and the combat is anything but fluid. See, the problem is with you DmC defenders. You lie and distort the truth to make it seem like DmC is good, when it is not. 

Also, I already said I played it when I tried the demo. 

Lol. There are many secrets hidden of the beaten path, exactly like the other games in the series. Except this time they added some rather enjoyable platforming. Honestly, that "formula" is exactly what the series has been all along. Also, the writing has never been great in this series, if you are trying to take it seriously. Classic Dante has some of the cheesiest one liners in any game ever. Who cares if new Dante screams the F word in once seen or references his brothers junk? You're just being silly. MrSelf-Destruct

First of all, I have never played a DMC. I never cared for the series in one way or the other. I was neutral, neither liked nor disliked. The games didn't look bad, just not my style. 

However, Ninja Theory are one of the worst developers out there and they need to go out of business because they suck so bad. I am very anti-Ninja Theory. 


Guess it makes sense since Japanese developers are much much much better and creative than unimaginative western devs. 

[QUOTE="Texas2089"]So you're basing your entire rant on the fact that a demo didn't impress you? You do realize there is A LOT more to a game than a small sampling in a demo, right? Admittedly the writing for the Succubus boss fight from the demo was atrocious, but to say that the entire story is bad and the characters are bad without actually seeing the rest of the game is a joke. No wonder people can't take you seriously. The combat is actually very fluid too. Switching between weapons is fast and smooth, seamlessly moving from combo to combo. Maybe I was spoiled by the 60 FPS on PC, but the game plays pretty much just as well any past DMC game. But hey, if you want to continue crying about a game you haven't even really played you go right ahead. You're just showing that you have not the slightest idea what you're talking about.soundcellx

I have watched videos about the game, genius.

I played the demo and the combat is anything but fluid. See, the problem is with you DmC defenders. You lie and distort the truth to make it seem like DmC is good, when it is not. 

Also, I already said I played it when I tried the demo. 

[QUOTE="soundcellx"]

[QUOTE="Texas2089"]So you're basing your entire rant on the fact that a demo didn't impress you? You do realize there is A LOT more to a game than a small sampling in a demo, right? Admittedly the writing for the Succubus boss fight from the demo was atrocious, but to say that the entire story is bad and the characters are bad without actually seeing the rest of the game is a joke. No wonder people can't take you seriously. The combat is actually very fluid too. Switching between weapons is fast and smooth, seamlessly moving from combo to combo. Maybe I was spoiled by the 60 FPS on PC, but the game plays pretty much just as well any past DMC game. But hey, if you want to continue crying about a game you haven't even really played you go right ahead. You're just showing that you have not the slightest idea what you're talking about.Texas2089

I have watched videos about the game, genius.

I played the demo and the combat is anything but fluid. See, the problem is with you DmC defenders. You lie and distort the truth to make it seem like DmC is good, when it is not. 

Also, I already said I played it when I tried the demo. 

I already know that Donte is a douche. Why would I need to play the game anymore than I already have? I hate him. In fact, if Donte was a real person, I would smack him in the mouth and make that douche bleed. Not sure why I would need to play any longer to know that I hate a character that I already know I hate. 

You must think Kratos (GoW) is a likeable character - HA!  

anyway...

http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/605600-dmc-devil-may-cry

GameFaqs user average - 5.6 / 549 users

 http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/dmc-devil-may-cry

Metacritic user average (PS3 version only) - 3.8 / 807 ratings 

Yep, people sure do hate this *****y game, as do I.

First of all, I have never played a DMC. I never cared for the series in one way or the other.soundcellx

[QUOTE="soundcellx"]First of all, I have never played a DMC. I never cared for the series in one way or the other.MrSelf-Destruct

[QUOTE="soundcellx"]First of all, I have never played a DMC. I never cared for the series in one way or the other.MrSelf-Destruct

Enslaved was also a very clunky game and I did not finish it since the game was very terrible.

Capcom - they often produce good quality games (not always, RE6), but you sure as sweet hell can bet on them making better games than Mediocre Theory. Not sure what never playing the series has to do with DmC being good or not though.


Oh, I don't feel good about myself since I just participated in one of the dumbest conversations in the history of GameSpot, since I was conversing with you! 

Well, then don't change the game series then, if you're not going to like the real fans retaliating and hating on one of their favorite series being changed for the worse. We wouldn't have a problem if the changes were for the better, but they never are. 

 

You casual gamers ruined my favorite video game series of all time - Final Fantasy with the atrocious XIII series.

 

Let's see what else you casuals ruined for me:

Resident Evil

Splinter Cell

Zelda Skyward Sword (I know that the series will go back to being great though) 

 

[QUOTE="Texas2089"][QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"][QUOTE="soundcellx"]First of all, I have never played a DMC. I never cared for the series in one way or the other.Texas2089

nop

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"][QUOTE="soundcellx"]First of all, I have never played a DMC. I never cared for the series in one way or the other.soundcellx

Enslaved was also a very clunky game and I did not finish it since the game was very terrible.

Capcom - they often produce good quality games (not always, RE6), but you sure as sweet hell can bet on them making better games than Mediocre Theory. Not sure what never playing the series has to do with DmC being good or not though.


Oh, I don't feel good about myself since I just participated in one of the dumbest conversations in the history of GameSpot, since I was conversing with you! 

[QUOTE="soundcellx"]You honestly don't see how broken that logic is? According to you, since NT made two games you did not like, any game they make from now on will be trash. Already, your bias has prevented you from giving the game a chance, and you end up with zero credibility when discussing its quality. And you since you talk as if the Japanese devs were the better developers, it does matter whether or not you played their versions in order to make an honest comparison. Basically, you're talking out of your butt. It's all good though. This is the internet afterall. :PMrSelf-Destruct

Oh, and I take that back. I have played DMC4 for like 3-4 hours, it's just been years. Also played one of the other ones for an hour or two, like 10 years ago.

Quit talking out of your butt. 

 

and it's all my fault that the new DMC doesn't live up to the past DMC games that you've never played. I'm deeply sorry for ruining the series you've never played.Texas2089

Doesn't matter if I've never played any of the other games or not. Games can be judged on their own merits. Have I played a Superman game before? Can I judge Superman 64 based off of Superman 64? The answer is, yes. Why yes, I can. 


Also, I am sticking up for DMC fans, because I too know what it feels like to have your favorite series ruined. I empathize with them and stick up for them against you trolls who are ruining the video game industry. 

.MrSelf-Destruct

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"][QUOTE="soundcellx"]You honestly don't see how broken that logic is? According to you, since NT made two games you did not like, any game they make from now on will be trash. Already, your bias has prevented you from giving the game a chance, and you end up with zero credibility when discussing its quality. And you since you talk as if the Japanese devs were the better developers, it does matter whether or not you played their versions in order to make an honest comparison. Basically, you're talking out of your butt. It's all good though. This is the internet afterall. :Psoundcellx

Oh, and I take that back. I have played DMC4 for like 3-4 hours, it's just been years. Also played one of the other ones for an hour or two, like 10 years ago.

Quit talking out of your butt. 

 

and it's all my fault that the new DMC doesn't live up to the past DMC games that you've never played. I'm deeply sorry for ruining the series you've never played.Texas2089

Doesn't matter if I've never played any of the other games or not. Games can be judged on their own merits. Have I played a Superman game before? Can I judge Superman 64 based off of Superman 64? The answer is, yes. Why yes, I can. 


Also, I am sticking up for DMC fans, because I too know what it feels like to have your favorite series ruined. I empathize with them and stick up for them against you trolls who are ruining the video game industry. 

TC is a douche. His way of reason is of that of a 5th grader. I love how everyone is on his case because of his stupidity. =]

Please reread your reasoning.

"X is bad because it sucks."

Uh, yeah man, great opinion and all.

One more thing. Unforgetable means that you can't forget something. If granados are unforgetable I believe they did a good job if you can't forget them, don't you think? Also, I think you meant forgetable. Just trying to help buddy ;)

happy_dude64

I guess those stupid monsters must be forgettable to you if you call them "gRanados".

But are they called ganados or majini or what are those stupid parasitic monsters called?  

You need to die, people like you make the world crappy. Go make a blog.

happy_dude64

Wait, you are the one who ruins the things that I like, and I'm the one who needs to die? What?

How about you don't ruin long running franchises in the first place? 


If Resident Evil is doing so great then why are Capcom unhappy with sales numbers and talking about REbooting the franchise? 

I wasn't aware that I made these video games that you dislike. I, and many others do like them so grow up and learn to play new IPs if the old ones aren't cutting it for you.

I wasn't aware that I made these video games that you dislike. I, and many others do like them so grow up and learn to play new IPs if the old ones aren't cutting it for you.

happy_dude64

Why should I have to move onto new IPs? You're the one who should have to move onto new IPs. All the games I like have lost their identity and have gradually been becoming like all other modern gen games.

No, you should either quit gaming or find new IPs, don't ruin what the real fans like. All you say is your opinion, well guess what, your in the minority if sequels continue. Good day, I'm done speaking with anyone that isn't at least at a high school level. Also don't even bother to reply because I cease to exist to all your stupid logic threads.

No, you should either quit gaming or find new IPs, don't ruin what the real fans like. All you say is your opinion, well guess what, your in the minority if sequels continue. Good day, I'm done speaking with anyone that isn't at least at a high school level. Also don't even bother to reply because I cease to exist to all your stupid logic threads.

happy_dude64

Bad day to you.