Especially in more recent times, Capcom has received a lot of flak for being too reliant upon rereleases and safe sequels, famously stating that it wouldn't produce sequels to games that don't sell at least two million. Fans of the company are right to be upset with this narrowed focus, as Capcom has been around for decades and has a fairly deep catalogue of IP that it's allowed to simply fall to the wayside. There may still be hope yet, though, as recent statements from the company seem to suggest that it may be delving into the past to shape its future.
Capcom's fiscal year ended back at the end of March, and the company only just published a translated copy of its internal Q&A briefing this past week. The summary covers financial information and how the company is responding to various hot topics within the industry, and can be read in its entirety here. Interestingly enough, one of the answers discusses how the company has multiple IP that have "not yet been realized to their full potential" and implies that the company aims to change that. Here's the full quote:
Q. What impact has organizational restructuring of development in the Consumer business had?
A. Compared to before the restructuring, we have made profitability improvements via
administration of the roadmap and increasing the ratio of internally developed titles. However, at
the same time we have increased our development workforce, thus we must pay greater
attention to management of development. We also possess a vast library of content in which
there remains multiple IP that have not yet been utilized to their full potential—these issues we
will handle moving forward. Moreover, we will endeavor for further profitability improvements
and unit sales growth by releasing all titles finished to a high level of quality.
Hopefully, Capcom is indeed considering bringing back some older games; it'd be nice to see forgotten franchises like Dino Crisis or Power Stone given another shot. Or, y'know, the company's flagship, Mega Man.
What do you think? Which Capcom franchises would you like to see return? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source neogaf.com, via capcom.co.jp]
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I don't trust Capcom, bringing back beloved IPs would most likely ruin them due to their lack of respect towards the people that buys their games. Look at how they released SFV, lacking content, a big mess even after a supposed beta test...
I bet they'd create a Megaman where you have to buy each weapon as DLC instead of killing bosses or something atrocious like that. I have no high hopes for anything related to Capcom since a long time ago.
Megaman.....
Legends.....
Please....
That image you guys used is awesome!
Ghosts N Goblins!!!!
I would totally be down for a new Goof Troop or even just a remake!
i know theyve pondered remaking alien vs predator but that was a long time ago
Bring Back Darkstalkers!
I'd love to see Power Stone or Bionic Commando come back.
And Mega Man, of course.
Unless it's Mega Man, and/or for a Nintendo console, I don't care.
Viewtiful Joe please!
Are people really that dense? Stuff like Ducktales, Rescue Rangers are not Capcom IPs they are Disney's. Capcom has no control over a remake or new games in those series.
@samuelvictor
And don't forget Darkwing Duck! And of course there's always the possibility of DuckTales 2 Remastered.
Hmmm... I'd like to see more Black Tiger, Magic Sword, Ghouls n Ghosts, Dark Stalkers, Breath of Fire, Demons Crest/Gargoyles Quest, and of course Mega Man.
Now if only SEGA would bring back their IPs
I would love to see a breath of fire collection.
Q) Which Capcom franchises would you like to see return?
A) Breath of Fire!
'Breath of Fire VI pops back into my mind'
A non-mobile Breath of Fire game!
Aside from that, I too would love a new Power Stone game, as I absolutely loved Power Stone 2 on the Sega Dreamcast. I also would love to see them partnering up with Tatsunko again to make a Tatsunoko vs. Capcom 2... or at least a similarly done vs. Capcom. Hopefully these new entries in old Capcom IPs would receive releases on Nintendo systems.
I remember having a lot of fun with Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, so I think I'd enjoy a new game of that series, though I never did get too far in it (it was a lent copy from a friend). Likewise, I never did get far in Viewtiful Joe, but I think it is an enjoyable game and would like to see it continue getting entries.
Demon Crest is long overdo for a sequal though I can easily see them trying to Dark Souls it.
The only correct answer is Firebrand.
I have that art book!
Capcom, please bring back something awesome like Power Stone or a worthy Mega Man sequel.
Release an new megaman, release a dino crosos in the re 6 engine, release Dragons Dogma 2 and add co-op. Get Disney to let you remaster the old games (I want world of illusion damn it), give Xbox and nintendo fans some Street Fighter (even the old games via BC will do), dead rising 4 and set up onimusha's return
Probably won't help sales but I'd also like a true successor to lost planet 2
There you go fixed the next 3-5 years for you Capcom
Gotcha Force and Power Stone... My childhood cries out for me.
@Nomad I like the cut of your jib, i even have the same profile pic on other sites.
Ghosts n' Goblins, Mega Man X, Final Fight, and Demon's Crest would be my picks. I just hope they do them in pixels, i'd love a return to SNES like graphics. I really wasn't enamored by the PSP's Ultimate Ghosts n Goblins in 3D art nor was i crazy about the PSone Megaman X games. Why do big dev's hate pixels so much? They did do the Mega Man 9/10 games in the NES style so here's to hoping.
I'd love a new Onimusha and Dino Crisis.
Onimusha
I was really hoping that somebody would mention this game.
A reboot (but no like DMC) or a remaster for all consoles, that would introduce this game to this generation of gamers
Darkstalkers would be amazing in their current SF art style. Also: rival schools.
And Okami 2 if they get Kamiya and platinum on board!
I don't think Phoenix wright sell over 2 millions.
They still make new installment and spin off. Just that they don't even bother to make game card for NA market.
Breath of Fire I, II and III remakes or a new game in the series would be awesome.
Megaman Legends 3!
I think it's all talk, if not I think they'll basically just lend their properties out like they did with Strider.
@DiscoGentleman I used to love capcom games too they were one of my favourite games companies but they have been so scummy these days.
You can't trust Capcom. And besides they've treated Nintendo console owners badly for the past 2 generations. Broke promises with the Gamecube deal. And Street Fighter hasn't been on a Nintendo home console since the SNES, 20 years.
Besides Nintendo, Capcom would be my favorite developer if we go by franchises alone. I'd love to see new games in the Mega Man, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Gargoyle's Quest, Final Fighy, Darkstalkers or Capcom vs. franchises.
Even more recent examples such as their Clover-handled IPs (+DMC) or Lost Plantet would be greatly received. They have lots and lots of franchises that ooze personality, it's a shame they don't really know how to use them.
Shoutout to Metal Walker, P.N.03, Rival Schools, Star Gladiator, Zack & Wiki and Red Earth too. I'd be surprised if they picked any of these, but I wouldn't complain one bit.
I hope its Onimusha
Would love a new street fighter
Um......Strider anyone?
I would love another 3rd person Mega Man game, but not Mega Man Legends. I found the lack of "robot masters" in MML to be disturbing, and I didn't really feel like I was playing a Mega Man game.
@Tasuki Any particular reason you have to be rude? Also, Ducktales? That's part of your argument? Did you miss the release - both digital and physical - of the remastered version?
Capcom can make those games happen the same way they did the originals: licensing agreements with Disney.
Invoking Goof Troop was rough; I love that game and for a second thought you were serious. I would love to see a Wayforward remaster, but with more love and respect for the pixels.
I have being wanting Capcom to bring back more old franchise lots of time and over and over they had disappoint. At this point it's just safe to say that they aren't what they use to be, all the people who use to make their franchise good are no longer with them and what's left of them are just some odd perks in suit collecting paychecks from them DLC scams. Unless you like Marvel vs. Capcom, Call of Duty (yeah Resident Evil is no more), Street Fighter and Monster Hunter then modern Capcom is for you but if you want to play their old IPs, you best just go out and play the games that are like them (yes instead Mega Man, go play many of them MM clones).
@retro_player_22 Exactly. We're entering an age of post-big games companies, it appears. Capcom, being one of the earliest and consistent offenders against the games consumer, has greatly sped up this shift. It's like all their effort in the past 5 years went into making Street Fighter V, as they're utterly desperate to make a sale on an HD legacy series, since losing respect from so much of their longtime fanbase. All they seem to do anymore is rely on cheap nostalgia. Long gone are the creative days of MegaMan Legends, Power Stone, or even Magical Quest.
It's ironic that SNK is being resurrected from obscurity and Capcom is dying, when the Capcom vs. SNK series began as an effort by Capcom supporting SNK during the early days of the latter's tough times. Perhaps then we'll see another entry in that series in a few years.
Breath of Fire. I don't particularly care for anything else Capcom could bring back.
Just don't try to pull some stupid mobile social **** like you did the last time please Capcom.
E: Nevermind, Onimusha's would be very boss as well. Though a HD remake of the first 3 games is what I would like to see of that series the most.
I'm wishing for megaman and darkstalers!
I'd love Battle Circuit or Captain Commando! And of course Darkstalkers.
Capcom is one of the best developers in history, so I'm glad if they are coming with some reboot. They even made some great Disney games I would love to play again!
They've got a massive back catalogue that I'd love to see given the HD treatment. Auto Modellista, Tech Romancer, Onimusha, Plasma Sword, Power Stone, Project Justice... or even just re-releases like the Breath of Fire series.
@Socar Strider already came back this gen. And it was very bland. Not surprising people forgot.
Any n all but defo Mega Man.
Rival Schools?
Darkwing Duck & Rescue Rangers remakes please!
Mega Man, Breath of Fire or Gargoyles Quest would be amazing but I'm not getting my hopes up.
@Tasuki BUT! Since Disney's ditching their game development, they could license the IPs to Capcom again... It would be nice seeing Darkwing Duck again!
Final Fight and Ghosts 'n' Goblins, but keep 'em proper 2D!
Put Firebrand in a Darksiders-esque action rpg and we've got a deal.
I know this would never happen, and it is totally wishful thinking, but I wish Nintendo would take part of that $5.5 to $6 billion of cash and buy either some or all of the Capcom IP. I would like for Miyamoto to head a team working on Mega Man.
I'd love to see something in Auto Modellista again, though they should partner with someone who already has a driving-game engine to build that. The art style is what made that game. Oh, and leave out the hideous arcade voiceover.
I'd like PN03 and Darkstalkers, too.
Dino Crisis 2 was so good I want it to be like that again. Oh and bring back the blue bomber, Megaman.
If they reclaim the license from Disney Magical Quest remakes could be possible
Darkstalkers or Power Stone.
@Plucky Yes please.
Just came here to save that image as my wallpaper. I'll be leaving now.
**tips hat**
One Piece Mansion with multiplayer and Gamepad support, a Power Stone sequel with up to 5 players (release a launch edition with download codes for HD versions of the first two games and an art book)), a really good Breath of Fire game that takes the best things from all of the series as well as gamer's feedback, Cannon Spike with 5 player support, Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo with gamepad support and 4 or 5 player multiplayer, a beautifully illustrated/animated Ghouls and Ghost (think Rayman quality) and/or a Ghouls and Ghosts action rpg, Lost Planet with local and online multiplayer coop, Dino Crisis... man I could go on!
I mention 5 player for some of these because that's one of the great things about the Wii U and it's gamepad - Local 5 player support. Everyone's always looking for the new innovative gameplay mechanic and afraid of incorporating the gamepad. Why not keep it simple and use it to demonstrate a feature of the Wii U that others are hard-pressed to duplicate and often completely ignore in favor of online multiplayer - 5 player local!
Power Stone 3 with a bundle of 1 and 2 on the same disk...please and thank you!
Two words: Rival Schools
Capcom is not allowed to do anything that could distract from their production of Monster Hunter titles.
I KID. I KID. (Sort of...)
Reading this comments section has made me realize:
1) A lot of games I like from a long time ago I did not realize were made by Capcom
2) Capcom has a lot of franchises with which I am completely unfamiliar
Things I want:
1) Mega Man
2) Mega Man
3)Mega Man
4) Mega Man
5) Mega Man Legends 3
6) Mega Man X9
7) MEGAAAAAAAAAA MAAAAAAAAAAN
@H_Hunter Yes! I forgot that one... and that reminds me that I would also want Cyberbots!
I'm not considering Mega Man one of their old IPs, so all of the ruckus about it will fall on deaf ears.
Power Stone, Breath of Fire or even Devil May Cry (As in, stylish Dante) would be great. Throw in other old stuff like...CAPTAIN COMMANDO!
@Tsusasi Capcom already made an ARPG GnG game. It called Maximo, to which I would love see get a sequel or a Remake.
Something that will sell poorly, upset the old fans, accrue basically no new fans and have a really bad PC & 3DS port.
Jeez I'm so sick of megaman now! Put the franchise in the vault for a couple years!! 1942,1943, Maximo? Zack & wiki, cannon spike, forgotten worlds, commando, mercs, power stone, Dino crisis, final fight, viewtiful Joe?? I'm sure I missed a bunch!
@Tsusasi I have seen plenty of comments by tasuki on push square and pure xbox, and now Nintendo life and 9/10 he comes across as rude it's just 'his way' apparently, the sort of person if you saw them on fire and you really needed to wee you would still rather find a public toilet.
On subject. I would like a new Dino crisis, power stone and most of all a new Street fighter alpha game, make it happen capcom!
Ghosts 'n Goblins or Final Fight.
@sr_388
I didn't even know there was a Goof Troop game.
My votes are Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Breath of Fire and Viewtiful Joe.
@JeagerTheSun I love that game, but it's more of an action/adventure game. I meant something with more rpg elements, puzzle solving elements and a really good story. Something that develops the world and builds on it.
And now i need Goof Troop VC release.
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