How The Last of Us Helped Reshape Resident Evil 7
This revelation shows how even iconic horror franchises look to critical darlings for inspiration, and how Resident Evil 7's pivot to narrative-driven horror revitalized the series for modern audienceā¦
This revelation shows how even iconic horror franchises look to critical darlings for inspiration, and how Resident Evil 7's pivot to narrative-driven horror revitalized the series for modern audienceā¦
Key points - Former Capcom producer Miguel Corti revealed that early versions of Resident Evil 7 were inspired by The Last of Us. - The team wanted the critical acclaim that games like The Last of Us were receiving. - Resident Evil 7 shifted to a narrative-driven approach with more lore connections. - Resident Evil 6 was seen as messy, while Resident Evil 7 was cleaner and scarier. - Resident Evil 7 re-invigorated the community and led to Resident Evil 8 and Requiem.
Timeline - Early 2010s: Call of Duty's zombies mode had a formidable community, making it a touchstone for undead experiences. - After The Last of Us release: The Last of Us absorbed attention as a commercial and critical darling, appealing to Capcom devs. - During Resident Evil 7 development: The game went through several iterations, shifting to a narrative-driven approach with more lore connections. - After Resident Evil 7 release: The game re-invigorated the community, leading to Resident Evil 8 and Requiem.
FAQ
Q: Did Resident Evil 7 really take inspiration from The Last of Us? A: Yes, according to former Capcom producer Miguel Corti, early versions of Resident Evil 7 were influenced by The Last of Us, with a focus on narrative.
Q: Why did Capcom want to emulate The Last of Us? A: The development team wanted the critical acclaim that Naughty Dog's game achieved, especially since many games were influenced by Resident Evil.
Q: How did Resident Evil 7 change the series? A: It shifted to a narrative-driven, scarier experience with more lore connections, re-invigorating the community and leading to sequels like Resident Evil 8 and Requiem.
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