Shinji Mikami Hopes an RE4 Remake Would Have a Better Story

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Even though is widely regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, it does sometimes draw some criticism in one area: its story. Some enjoy its campiness, while others hold it up as the weakest part of the action horror shooter. Director Shinji Mikami, who left Capcom a few years after came out, seemed to agree and hopes that a remake of the game would fix that shortcoming.

While speaking to VG24/7, Mikami, when promoting his upcoming game , talked about the rumored remake and his thoughts on the original story. He also said he only had three weeks to write it, insinuating that the strict deadline kept it from being all it could be.

“It would be great if Capcom could do a great job and make the story better, and put out a good product,” he said.

All the talk about a remake is mainly rooted in rumors, but convincing ones. A leak from November 2020 listed as one of Capcom’s upcoming titles. The leak is full of all sorts of unconfirmed games, as it had Capcom’s roadmap for the next few years. However, it was accurate in a few spots, mainly in talking about the VR game that released in 2021, details on (including a fairly accurate plot synopsis), and a PC port of, all of which eventually came true. It also mentions releasing in Q3 of 2022, which is probable given how Capcom hinted that a reveal was coming sometime in that very same year.

The leak gives credence to the existence of a remake, as well as Capcom’s own history with remakes. The first three numbered games have been remade, leaving as the next likely candidate. Video Games Chronicle also reported in April 2020 that Capcom had greenlit an remake. It will allegedly be led by M-Two, the studio headed by former PlatinumGames CEO Tatsuya Minami, and co-developed