Dino Crisis Creator Says Monster Hunter Has Filled the Space for a New Game in the Series

As a seasoned gamer who has witnessed the evolution of the gaming industry for over two decades, it’s disheartening to see the continuous pleas of Dino Crisis fans falling on deaf ears at Capcom. The idea of a survival horror game with dinosaurs sounds like a goldmine just waiting to be mined again. But alas, Shinji Mikami, the mastermind behind Dino Crisis, seems to think otherwise. He argues that Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has effectively filled the void, offering gamers an experience where they can hunt or be hunted by dinosaur enemies.

I’ve been yearning for a fresh installment in the Dino Crisis series for over two decades now, and it seems like I’m not alone among fans. We’ve been pleading with Capcom to revisit this classic survival horror game, but so far, our calls have fallen on deaf ears. The idea of a modern dinosaur-themed game is enticing, and I can’t help but think it’s ripe for a remake. However, Shinji Mikami, the director and producer of Dino Crisis, feels differently. In an interview with Eurogamer, he argued that Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has successfully filled the void left by Dino Crisis, providing players with the thrill of battling dinosaur adversaries. Incredibly, Mikami appears taken aback by the clamor for a return of the franchise.

In recent times, the incredible aspects and possibilities associated with dinosaurs have been extensively explored by Monster Hunter. As a result, if I were to contemplate remaking or creating a new version of Dino Crisis, I don’t see much room for that kind of game at the moment because Monster Hunter has grown so popular. However, it does come as a shock.

The Monster Hunter series was introduced in 2004, following the conclusion of the Dino Crisis series by a year. Over the past two decades, Monster Hunter has grown to be one of Capcom’s most successful franchises. Although both series include dinosaur adversaries, their resemblance to each other is superficial; Dino Crisis shares more characteristics with Resident Evil than it does with Monster Hunter. It’s worth noting that the emergence of Monster Hunter didn’t hinder Capcom from launching Exoprimal last year, a game that some fans initially thought was another installment in the Dino Crisis series. In this instance, Mikami explained to Eurogamer that “the fans’ expectations were inflated.”

Beyond creating and managing the game “Dino Crisis”, Shinji Mikami was also instrumental in the original “Resident Evil” release back in 1996. After parting ways with the series following the initial game, he re-joined briefly in 2002 to supervise the highly acclaimed remake of “Resident Evil”. As of now, it appears unlikely that Mikami will return for a “Dino Crisis” remake, given his recent establishment of a new studio this year. However, the enthusiasm for a potential sequel or new game is stronger than one might expect. A poll held during the Capcom Super Elections earlier this year showed that out of 80,769 votes, “Dino Crisis” was the most desired series to receive a follow-up or fresh installment. Although it’s uncertain whether the results will lead to any action, fans continue to harbor optimism about the possibility.

2024-08-29 16:40

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