For the past few years now, Capcom has seen tremendous success in remakingResident Evilgames, and if rumors are to be believed,Resident Evil 4will be Capcom’s next remake. At the moment, Capcom has already reimagined some of the first games in theResident Evilfranchise, allowing players to take a nostalgic trip back toResident Evil’sclassic period in the late ’90s. While theResident Evilremakeshave been successful so far, none can compare the praise given to theResident Evil 2remake.
Ever since its release back in 2019, the reimagining of the 1998 classic game has become a massive success for Capcom, with theResident Evil 2 remakeselling more copies than the original. Although Capcom has expressed its interest in remaking anotherResident Evilgame, many believed thatResident Evil 4is the title that Capcom plans to reimagine next. WhileResident Evil 4’spopularity will surely guarantee some level of success for a remake, Capcom has the insurmountable task of developing it in a way that would live up or even surpass the success of theResident Evil 2remake.
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Why Resident Evil 2 Remake is Hard To Beat
One thing that theResident Evil 2remake did best is to recreate the events of the original game faithfully. It is worth noting that the reimagining ofResident Evil 2is not a shot for shot remake of the original.Capcom added new plotlines and expanded some minor characters, such as Robert Kendo, HUNK, and Marvin Branagh. Despite this, the major events that transpired in the remake are mostly the same as the original, which is why it is both a nostalgic and fresh experience for veteran players of the game.
Additionally, Capcom also included new locations in the game, such as The Orphanage, and an expanded sewer, which allowed players to explore even more of Raccoon City and truly understand its tragic fate. The remake also upgraded the game’s enemies withthe infamous Mr. X designed to be more menacing and threateningto the player. Even zombies, which are the game’s basic enemies, received a major overhaul and are more threatening to the player, especially when encountered in tight corridors. Overall, theResident Evil 2remake’s success all boils down to its faithfulness to its source material while adding minor elements that enhance the experience.
How Capcom Should Approach Resident Evil 4 Remake
Should Capcom remakeResident Evil 4, the studio should learn some of the elements that worked inResident Evil 2and those that did not do so well inResident Evil 3.While the latter’s remake was also a success for Capcom,it did not have the same level of reception, given that it changed the game too much. It is worth remembering that Capcom also removed some locations and key events in theResident Evil 3remake, which disappointed some fans. Given this, the rumoredResident Evil 4remake should take inspiration fromResident Evil 2and add new storylines on top of the original story without taking anything away from its source material.
It has been rumored thatResident Evil 4will expand on the story of Dr. Salvador, who is widely known as the Chainsaw guy in the original game. At the moment, it is unclear how Capcom will approach this expanded story, but it is likely to be the origins of the iconic enemy. Capcom may develop the Chainsaw Guy’s origin story similar to that of Lisa Trevor from the original game’s remake. In the end,Resident Evil 4is already a popular title amongResident Evilfans, and a remake of it will surely bring some level of success for Capcom. However, one important thing that the studio should remember is the outcome ofthe firstResident Evilremakes, focusing on all the elements that worked inResident Evil 2.
