Masachika Kawata, 'Resident Evil' series producer of the Capcom company introduces the new 'Resident Evil' titles during the Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Aisa press conference in Tokyo in 2015. (Photo : Getty Images/Toshifumi Kitamura)
Capcom's upcoming installment "Resident Evil 7" has been a subject of discussion in the recent past. Given that "Resident Evil 6" was far from being a good game, the developers at Capcom should work to make a difference with the next game.
"Resident Evil 6" appeared like the developer company carried out an exercise that allowed the development team to incorporate any gameplay idea they so deemed. The outcome was a complex and chaotic combination of ideas that failed to fit well with one another.
However, avid fans of the franchise are optimistic that changes are inevitable since Capcom has been listening to complaints from fans and they have promised to make things right. As the company seeks to capture a wider audience, the survival horror roots of the "Resident Evil" franchise are said to return, according to NSEA Voice. Here are a few things that should be put into consideration.
Currently, the franchise is trying to draw the attention of all gamers around the world. There are elements of "The Last of Us," "Dead Space," and "Call of Duty" that have been creeping into the recent installments of "Resident Evil." It is frustrating for gamers who remember the skill and horrifying experience of playing the first few games, calling for the developer to be more focused.
The latest remaster of the original "Resident Evil" was somehow successful when it hit the internet, managing to sell more than 1 million copies at a fast speed. It is clear that there is still market for true survival horror games.
In addition, the game developer company should focus less on co-op or multiplayer. "Umbrella Corps" will be the latest release under the "Resident Evil" name and the game will be a multiplayer-based survival shooter, attempting to attract "Call of Duty" enthusiasts in their own guns.
When it comes to "Resident Evil 7," gamers expect to see a more focused and singular experience. Playing with a friend can greatly reduce the level of terror that one can possibly feel when playing. This is not to say that co-op is bad, but Capcom should fix how it is balanced in the upcoming game.
Fans have been waiting eagerly for the release of "Resident Evil 7," but as producer Masachika Kawata shared during a Q&A forum via Siliconera, the developer company is not ready to give any specifics. Watch the sneak peek below to have a glimpse of some of the things fans desire to see in "Resident Evil 7."
