Will the next "Resident Evil" installment outshine its predecessor? According to the January 19 report of Master Herald, there is a high possibility that the upcoming "Resident Evil 7" game will be better than the "Resident Evil 6."
Since the "Resident Evil" franchise is known for its continuously good reviews and exceptional high quality of action and horror, it is therefore expected that this trend continues in the next installments to come. "The new game is going to push the boundaries of how some people perceive horror, and will include surprises that some fans might find downright disturbing," says Master Herald's Arash Fekri.
With these new advancement in gaming technology, the next "Resident Evil 7" is not only expected to get new game story and game play, but it is also expected have better graphics, sounds, and physical appearance.
Master Herald notes that the new "Resident Evil" game has a lot of potential because developers have more time and more resources to use to experiment and make the game even better and more horrifying than it has delivered over the years. The news outlet also revealed a leaked screenshot of the game which can attest to the "spectacular and significantly better" "Resident Evil 7" game. Check out the screenshot here.
Meanwhile, Capcom producer Michiteru Okabe earlier revealed how they are developing the new game based on the comments from fans. "I think one thing that's become really clear is that people want out of the Resident Evil series is survival horror first and foremost...They want that to be the core of the gameplay. I think what we really need to do is take a serious look at what makes the series itself. Look at all the constituent parts-if resource management is important to survival horror, then why is it important, what does it mean, and what do these varying elements mean to the franchise? and How can we then take that and work with modern technology?" Okabe was quoted as saying by the Express.
Okabe further said that they are indeed experimenting and trying "bold, new things" and continuing refining ideas that have already left a mark to the fans. "I think the big numbered titles are where we try the big sort of experiments...We see what sticks, and continue to refine those ideas...I think with the spin-off series we have the opportunity to do something a little different," to quote him.
The rumors about the "Resident Evil 7" game being developed started in 2013 when Game Spot reported that an unnamed ex-employee of the motion capture studio House of Moves revealed that a new "Resident Evil" game is already on the works. The unnamed employee claimed on LinkedIn that she worked as a "costume designer for the video game Resident Evil 7" from November 2012 to January 2013.
The release date of the "Resident Evil 7" game is still unknown.