In a recent interview, Capcom COO Stuart Turner explains that the recent remakes such as Resident Evil 2 & 3, which revitalized games originally released over two decades ago.
Resident Evil is trending on Twitter as of March 22, 2021, during its 25th anniversary, as new revelations for the franchise are revealed, such as movie reboots, Netflix series details, and the open beta for Resident Evil: ReVerse. The 25th Anniversary was celebrated with Resident Evil costumes in The Division 2 and now the anniversary has sparked conversations across Twitter. And, since Resident Evil 2 & 3 have delivered a reinvention of original Resident Evil content, there is a multi-generational fanbase waiting for future updates in Resident Evil content.
In an interview between Capcom and GamesIndustry, it was revealed that the game development company saw the Resident Evil 2 & 3 remakes just as Disney saw its live-action movie remakes. Capcom Europe COO Stuart Turner explained that “the development team under Takeuchi-san viewed Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 exactly as Disney does with its remaking of old movies- to keep them feeling fresh, new and relevant.” Turner also points out that players who have gotten the opportunity to pick up the latest iteration of Resident Evil 2 and 3 wouldn’t have played the original games, and some might not have even been born yet.
The remakes of the popular Resident Evil sequels have made it possible for many new players to both play and enjoy the games, as both Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes incorporate a modernization to the gameplay. While fans may debate which is better, explaining features that make Resident Evil 3 better than Resident Evil 2, or vice versa, the fact is that both games have made it possible for so many fans to enjoy content that originally came out in the late 1990s.
It’s no secret that some experiences in the remakes of RE2 and RE3 will never be the same as the original, just as classic moments and features of the animated Disney classics will be lost in the live-action remakes. Turner even argues that the Elton John soundtrack was better in the old Lion King. Still, the remakes allow a new generation of fans to experience and enjoy content that might otherwise be out of reach.
Source: GamesIndustry
