Resident Evil 2 Director Plays Requiem, Requests Capcom Create a Fearless Game

Amid ongoing debates among Resident Evil fans about whether the series should emphasize horror or action—a challenge for Capcom, as seen in the recent Resident Evil Requiem—Hideki Kamiya, director of the original 1998 Resident Evil 2, has voiced a clear preference for a less frightening experience. He has repeatedly asked Capcom to develop a Resident Evil title that minimizes horror elements. Kamiya's aversion to horror is surprising, considering his work on Resident Evil 2, as well as the first game and Resident Evil Zero. This preference was evident during a recent playthrough of Requiem. Interestingly, Kamiya's studio, Clovers, recently shared that early concepts for a Resident Evil installment known as Final Chapter included online multiplayer and an open-world design. These concepts align with Kamiya's desire for a less scary game. He envisions zombies that are more whimsical than terrifying, with blood replaced by cherry blossom petals and upbeat music enhancing the experience of puzzle-solving and combat.

Kamiya Pitches Non-Horror Mode for Resident Evil, Focuses on Cult-Classic Ōkami Sequel

In a video shared by Clovers, Kamiya and his team played Resident Evil Requiem. The studio captioned the video with, "We're all playing Resident Evil Requiem. Kamiya, who hates horror games, is making his usual complaints." In the video, Kamiya commented, "I always say they should make a no-horror mode. I just want to enjoy the puzzles... and combat. I don't need the scary stuff." Despite Kamiya's preference, Requiem has achieved enormous success, selling five million copies in its first few days—a record for the franchise. Many players have expressed particular enjoyment of Grace Ashcroft's sections, which heavily emphasize terror. Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will receive new content and a story expansion, including a minigame in May and a photo mode soon. Meanwhile, Kamiya and his team at Clovers are developing a sequel to the cult classic Ōkami.

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