With Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes getting ever closer to release, series director Suda51 is no doubt busier than ever in his efforts to get the word out about the new game. He's been popping up all over the place just recently, talking about a potential No More Heroes 3 and hosting a recent Travis Strikes Again presentation, but now he's taken a moment out of the busy schedule to discuss Killer7.
For those who don't know, Killer7 is a visually striking action-adventure developed by Suda51's development company, Grasshopper Manufacture. It was originally released on the GameCube and PlayStation 2 back in 2005, but a remaster appeared on Steam just last month.
In an interview with Fandom, Suda was asked about the possibility of the game coming to Switch one day, especially considering the recent Steam port. As you might expect, he's completely open to the idea, but ultimately it isn't his decision to make.
“I’d love to bring Killer7 to Switch. However, Capcom owns 100% of the rights to that game, it’s really thanks to them that the PC version came out at all just because they OK’d it and a publisher came along to help distribute it, which is really great. But I’d have to talk to them again to see if it’s possible to get the ball rolling on Switch. The thing about Killer7 is that it really was a sudden release, we weren’t able to do much promotion for it before it came out, so I really feel like I have a duty to make sure that people are even aware that it exists.”
Do you have any memories of playing this on GameCube? Would you like it to come to Switch? Let us know in the comments below.
[source fandom.wikia.com]
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Capcom? Rereleasing old games? No way.
This game always makes me regret selling my GameCube I would love to see this on the switch but I hope it’s the recently remastered version they have just done for pc
Way Forward and Nintendo re-released Shantae on the 3DS eshop without Capcom.
So, it's possible.
Bring Flower, Sun, and Rain also.
@CharlieSmile That doesn't show that this is possible at all. Capcom does not and did not own anything related to Shantae at the time of the 3DS release - they only published the very first GB game. Unlike Killer 7, where they apparently still own the rights to the game exclusively.
Huh. Let’s not hold our breath waiting for Capcom! A game that was released on a Nintendo console ported to the Switch? That will be low priority for sure from them. Just like the Disney Afternoon Collection. The biggest base for their retro games from Nintendo consoles should be the current Nintendo console but they are not smart enough to see that. I would love to have another go at Killer7
Never played it, so I’d love to play Killer 7 on Switch
Such a wonderfully bizarre and creepy game.
I hope it comes around, and that gyro-aim can be implemented as well.
Never understood while this awesome concept, an on rails shooter where you can go forwards and backwards at will, never caught on. On rails shooters were a thing for a while on Wii but none that allowed you to control your speed forward.
Couldn't follow the story in Killer 7 mind, but it's so stylish that it kind of doesn't matter.....
I would love to play Killer7 again and let's hope this is true. This (if it happens) alongside Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles HD and the Resident Evil remasters are the closest thing to GameCube VC on Switch.
Such a good game. Capcom! Relaunch! Whole new audience
Crapcom sucks now. I would rather see more Monolith and Platinum games instead...or even Square support. Octopath was fantastic, now bring a good Final Fantasy over or even a new Crystal Chronicles.
I was too young for Killer 7 when it came out, but the game always interested me. I'd definitely give it a shot now.
I’d like him to bring us a new shadows of the damned and lollipop chainsaw
Capcom not caring as usual. "Better late than never" seems to be there release schedule for switch.
Killer7 was another gem and a true cult hit for the Gamecube. It would be nice if it released on Switch, but if it doesn't, please play this game any way you can.
I need Killer 7 on my Switch!!!!
This is one of the games that made me really like Suda51. Such an awesome original creation. (Also has an amazing OST.)
I'd probably pick it up for Switch if it happened.
Complete twice on Cube, one of best games i ever play.
I got the Steam version for $9 - They did a great job.
Never loosing it again on PC, so done buying it. Rather they just focus time/money on a new NMH.
"Children are pure, they know who's the strongest."
I LOVED this game when it came out back in 2005. I played this heavily and had a blast trying to piece together the crazy plot while being thrown for a fun loop as every chapter just got more intense and crazy! I loved the surreal but stylish art style, the crazy and over the top characters, the near impossible to follow story line about Gods, assassins, and Japan wanting revenge on the U.S., and the crazy combat moves that just oozed style. I especially loved grabbing heaven smiles by the back of the head as Dan Smith, sticking the demon revolver in their mouths, and showing them why the killer7 were not be messed with! Mask de Smith suplexing heaven smiles into oblivion will never get old.
I didn't buy the remake on Steam because I was hoping for a Switch release. Please Suda51, if you are reading this, us killer7 fans are ready for this amazing game to grace a Nintendo platform once again!
Never played it. But I hope it comes out for fans.
@jly1987 definitely!
In the name of Harman, yes!
Even though the gameplay was archaic and a bit unimaginative at times, the story in this game really blew me away. Don’t know if it would still have the same impact on me now but it’s worth it for those who didn’t experience it.
The game would make a great fit for the system that and Viewtiful Joe methinks.
Let’s hope Capcom is listening...
I would b**t a nut if this would come out on switch !
@CharlieSmile Just like the big console publishers. Big third party publishers do different deals with different people. Shantae didn't sign over the rights of any of their games to Capcom for their publishing deal.
But it sounds like Suda have signed a publishing deal with Capcom that might have included exclusivity or full/partial ownership. Likely in return for funding, and/or promotion.
PLEASE bring it to switch capcom
I love some revisiting old games! Currently compiling collection.
Bring more Capcom!
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