Post by Anthony on Apr 6, 2016 14:27:45 GMT
ZOMBIE classic Resident Evil 2 is getting a much deserved remake and will apparently "recapture the spirit" of the original when it's eventually released
The producer of the upcoming Resident Evil 2 remake has said that work on the project is "progressing" nicely, and that he hopes the game will "recapture the spirit" of the original PlayStation One release.
Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi was speaking in an exclusive interview with VideoGamer.com, and told the site that while he doesn't "think there's much meaning in simply saying things like 'Yes, I'm confident we can [recapture the feeling of the original]", the Capcom team are "working hard on the game at the moment and there are some reasons why I think we can recapture the spirit of the first game."
Hirabayashi was part of the Capcom team who first remastered the game for the Gamecube in 2002.
"As you mentioned, the first game's remake is held up as proof that a remaster can recapture the original game," he said,
"and as it so happens, the RE GameCube remake was my first project at Capcom. I was able to learn from more experienced colleagues and see with my own eyes how they translated their efforts into such a masterpiece that built on an already well-received game. It was an incredibly valuable experience for me.
"Also, Resident Evil 2 was the first Resident Evil I played. Everyone's experience is different but I remember how it felt to play it for the first time, and the task of bringing that to the fans all over again is a cause of daily headaches for me (laughs). Work is progressing on the game and all I can do is ask the fans to wait patiently and excited."
Whilst we have you we might also remind you of the bloody awesome news that Resident Evil 4, 5 and 6 are coming to PS4 and Xbox One.
A statement from Capcom read: "In March 1996, the world was introduced to the first Resident Evil game, which helped shape survival horror as we know it and has since brought you some of the most loved games of all time.
"You’ve been able to play through the origins stories that started everything with the recent releases of Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0, and we’ve confirmed that a remake of Resident Evil 2 is on the way.
"Since then, the series and story have evolved to amp up the action and introduce new epic gaming moments with Resident Evil 4, 5 and 6."
These three classic horror titles have already started rolling out.
Resi 6, the most recent entry in the series, which was released in 2012 on PS3 and Xbox 360, came out on March 29.
While Resident Evil 5 is due this Summer before finally Resident Evil 4 is released later this fall.
"RE6 is the biggest Resident Evil game to date with not one (Leon S. Kennedy and Helena Harper), not two (Chris Redfield and Piers Nivans), not even three (Jake Muller and Sherry Birkin), but FOUR (Ada Wong and Agent) campaigns that are all interwoven and can be played alone or coop in any order," continued the Capcom statement.
These series staples and new characters face a global C-virus outbreak that’s threatening to destroy the world. In addition to all the story campaigns, RE6 includes a variety of multiplayer modes that vary up the action.
"Extra good news for everyone – the upcoming release will also include all the additional post-launch content from the console version (DLC and all the costumes originally only available through ResidentEvil.net)."
Aside from giving Resi fans the chance to replay these classics once again on next-gen, the best news is arguably how cheap they all are.
All three games will be available for the low, low price of £15.99 each on PS4 and Xbox One.
Capcom has also announced their intention to sell the games on physical disc for anyone who doesn't want to download through the PlayStation or Xbox store
The producer of the upcoming Resident Evil 2 remake has said that work on the project is "progressing" nicely, and that he hopes the game will "recapture the spirit" of the original PlayStation One release.
Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi was speaking in an exclusive interview with VideoGamer.com, and told the site that while he doesn't "think there's much meaning in simply saying things like 'Yes, I'm confident we can [recapture the feeling of the original]", the Capcom team are "working hard on the game at the moment and there are some reasons why I think we can recapture the spirit of the first game."
Hirabayashi was part of the Capcom team who first remastered the game for the Gamecube in 2002.
"As you mentioned, the first game's remake is held up as proof that a remaster can recapture the original game," he said,
"and as it so happens, the RE GameCube remake was my first project at Capcom. I was able to learn from more experienced colleagues and see with my own eyes how they translated their efforts into such a masterpiece that built on an already well-received game. It was an incredibly valuable experience for me.
"Also, Resident Evil 2 was the first Resident Evil I played. Everyone's experience is different but I remember how it felt to play it for the first time, and the task of bringing that to the fans all over again is a cause of daily headaches for me (laughs). Work is progressing on the game and all I can do is ask the fans to wait patiently and excited."
Whilst we have you we might also remind you of the bloody awesome news that Resident Evil 4, 5 and 6 are coming to PS4 and Xbox One.
A statement from Capcom read: "In March 1996, the world was introduced to the first Resident Evil game, which helped shape survival horror as we know it and has since brought you some of the most loved games of all time.
"You’ve been able to play through the origins stories that started everything with the recent releases of Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0, and we’ve confirmed that a remake of Resident Evil 2 is on the way.
"Since then, the series and story have evolved to amp up the action and introduce new epic gaming moments with Resident Evil 4, 5 and 6."
These three classic horror titles have already started rolling out.
Resi 6, the most recent entry in the series, which was released in 2012 on PS3 and Xbox 360, came out on March 29.
While Resident Evil 5 is due this Summer before finally Resident Evil 4 is released later this fall.
"RE6 is the biggest Resident Evil game to date with not one (Leon S. Kennedy and Helena Harper), not two (Chris Redfield and Piers Nivans), not even three (Jake Muller and Sherry Birkin), but FOUR (Ada Wong and Agent) campaigns that are all interwoven and can be played alone or coop in any order," continued the Capcom statement.
These series staples and new characters face a global C-virus outbreak that’s threatening to destroy the world. In addition to all the story campaigns, RE6 includes a variety of multiplayer modes that vary up the action.
"Extra good news for everyone – the upcoming release will also include all the additional post-launch content from the console version (DLC and all the costumes originally only available through ResidentEvil.net)."
Aside from giving Resi fans the chance to replay these classics once again on next-gen, the best news is arguably how cheap they all are.
All three games will be available for the low, low price of £15.99 each on PS4 and Xbox One.
Capcom has also announced their intention to sell the games on physical disc for anyone who doesn't want to download through the PlayStation or Xbox store