Shinji Mikami believes Monster Hunter’s success makes creating a new Dino Crisis difficult

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Shinji Mikami believes Monster Hunter's success makes creating a new Dino Crisis difficult

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can empathize with the longing for a Dino Crisis remake. The original games were a breath of fresh air, blending survival horror with dinosaur action in a way that was unique at the time. However, as someone who has played both Dino Crisis and Monster Hunter extensively, I must admit that Shinji Mikami’s point about Monster Hunter handling giant creature combat and survival so well makes sense.

With Resident Evil games receiving numerous remakes, there’s been a growing chorus of fans asking Capcom to do the same for Dino Crisis. This request has left original series director Shinji Mikami surprised, but he currently doesn’t envision a return for Dino Crisis. The reason being that Mikami believes the Monster Hunter games are excelling in giant creature combat and survival, making it challenging for a new Dino Crisis to bring fresh ideas to the formula.

Back in a recent chat with Eurogamer, I (Mikami) admitted I was taken aback to discover Dino Crisis ranked high among fan wishes for a Capcom comeback. However, I’m not holding my breath for a new Dino Crisis title to roar onto the scene any time soon.

Shinji Mikami believes Monster Hunter's success makes creating a new Dino Crisis difficult

2025 is fast approaching, marking the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, a highly anticipated title that’s sparked excitement among fans who are eager for every scrap of information. Meanwhile, Shinji Mikami, the creative mind behind these games, has moved on from Capcom to Tango Gameworks and then Kamuy Studio, where he’s working on a remaster of Shadows of the Damned in collaboration with Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture. Post this project, it seems Mikami is considering a remaster of Killer7 or a new game within that IP with Suda51. Given these circumstances, it’s unlikely that he would be the director if Capcom were to develop a new Dino Crisis game.

Regardless, it appears Mikami is confident that Dino Crisis, should it return, must strive to steer clear of resembling the aspects Monster Hunter has already established. Whether or not the series will make a comeback remains uncertain; we’re eager to observe how Capcom manages it if it does. Keep an eye on Shacknews for more developments.

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2024-08-30 00:27