Summary
Capcomhas hinted at the possibility of reviving a number of its old franchises, including cult classics such asOnimusha,Okami,Dino Crisis, andBreath of Fire, among over a dozen others. This turn of events has promptly inspired hope among the fandom thatCapcom’s ongoing remaking efforts won’t stop anytime soon.
May 30 will mark the 45th anniversary of Capcom. After almost half a century of existence, the Japanese company boasts a wealth of beloved IPs. Recent years saw Capcom tap into that treasure trove by starting to remake some of its cult classics like theResident Evilseries. That particular endeavor is far from over, with a company official just recently confirming that evenmoreResident Evilremakes are on the way.
In the meantime, the gaming giant is now soliciting public advice about which IPs to revisit next as part of a recently launched questionnaire. CalledCapcom Super Elections, the survey asks fans to share which of the company’s franchises they would like to see treated to remakes, sequels, or both. Not all of the listed options are actually in need of advocates, with the potential responses also including the likes ofResident EvilandMonster Hunter, two series that are very much alive and well. But even narrowing down the IP list to those that haven’t been revisited in the last five years yields 17 franchises that Capcom has now name-dropped.
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Arcade shooter
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Action adventure
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3rd-person shooter
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Dating sim
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The least dormant and also most recognizable name from that group isMega Man, whose latest mainline installment was released in late 2018. At the other end of the spectrum are1942andCommando, two fairly obscure arcade games from the ’80s. While the options provided by the survey are quite comprehensive, some of the listed items may actually be a misdirection of sorts. For example, even though the questionnaire outright asks fans whether they would likeCapcom to rebootDead Rising, a mid-2023 report from a credible industry insider suggested such a project is already underway.
But the survey also goes over manylong-forgotten Capcom franchisesand games that likely won’t be revisited unless the company’s fandom makes a lot of noise.Dino Crisisis one such IP, as areLost Planet,Okami,Final Fight, andRival Schools.
Looking at the social media chatter about the survey, many fans appear to be on board with the idea of someBreath of FireandMega Manremakes. Meanwhile, others used Capcom Super Elections as an opportunity to keepcampaigning for theOnimushafranchise to make a comeback.
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A covert mission to investigate an isolated research facility goes awry when a world-renowned scientist is found alive three years after his reported death. Shockingly, he’s not the only thing back from the grave. Experience the thrill of survival against prehistoric threats in this horror classic!
