Capcom has declared that the upcoming Resident Evil 5 can only “loosely” be associated with the Survival Horror genre, solidifying the series transition to a more action-orientated experience.
Speaking with Major Nelson, Capcom’s senior director for communications and community, Chris Kramer, commented: “Resident Evil 5 can still loosely be considered a survival horror game,” adding, “However, compared with Resident Evil 4 it will be “more exciting, more action with more tension.”
“You have the ability to feel more like an action hero,” noted Kramer. “You will have the largest Arsenal of weapons in a Resident Evil game to date.”
“The whole game is designed from ground up for co-op,” he went on. “There will never be a point where Sheva is knocked on the head or stolen by Gremlins.”
“It’s totally changed the Resident Evil experience and it’s as big a leap forward for the series as Resident Evil 4 was.”
What do you think, PSU readers? Are you happy with the changes applied to this venerable franchise? Or do you miss the traditional, zombie-filled Survival Horror antics of old? Let us know in the comments section below.
Resident Evil 5 is due out on March 13, 2009.