This year promises to be one filled with hit releases. Already, gamers have enjoyed titles such asHogwarts LegacyandForspokenthat offer massive open-world experiences. The rest of the year includes plenty more big titles, such as the upcoming release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomon the Nintendo Switch, and the multi-platform release ofResident Evil 4’s remake. Both games are highly anticipated, though Capcom appears to be doing things withRE 4 RemakethatThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomshould pay attention to.
Like many priorResident Evilgames,Resident Evil 4 Remakehas received a brief demoto entice gamers before the title’s release. This is a good move that should be emulated by more upcoming games, includingThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It is also wise to reveal to gamers how the game will be supported in the future, which is something Capcom has done withResident Evil 4’s remake.
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Resident Evil 4 Remake Illustrates the Importance of Demos
Demos used to be a staple of the gaming industry, but they rapidly fell out of favor when the current millennium rolled around. This is somewhat understandable, as developers began fearing that demos would disappoint gamers instead of getting them excited about an upcoming release. Furthermore, preparing demos can take away precious development time which could be spent polishing the main game. Things appear to be changing once again, and there is a slow lean toward introducing demos once again. Few studios have embraced demos in the modern age as much as Capcom.
With big releases such asResident Evil VillageandResident Evil 3 Remake, gamers were given free demos to show what is in store. This has been effective even with games like the upcomingResident Evil 4remake. Although many gamers more or less know what to expect from the classic horror title, the demo has illustrated how dramatically the gameplay, visuals, and audio have been improved, illustrating that it is a title worth playing, even for gamers who are already familiar with the game. This is something thatTears of the Kingdomcould benefit from, as marketing thus far has been very cryptic. A good demo could demystify a lot, and demonstrate whyTears of the Kingdomis not a carbon copy ofBreath of the Wild.
Capcom Lays Out Resident Evil 4 Remake’s Roadmap
Capcom will not be abandoningResident Evil 4 Remakeafter launch. The studio has explained that the game will be receiving plenty of post-launch updates. Hence, gamers can look forward to a Mercenaries Mode to test out their monster-blasting skills. There will also be aResident Evil 4VR modereleased at a later stage. With this information, gamers know that their purchase will amuse them well into the future and that the single-player experience will be getting expanded.
Tears of the Kingdomdevelopers should be paying attention toResident Evil 4 Remakebecause there is still a lot of confusion regarding the nextThe Legend of Zeldagame’s post-launch support. It remains to be seen whether there will be additionalAmiibos released forTears of the Kingdom, whether it will receive DLC, and if there will be cosmetics locked behind the purchase of Amiibos. Clarifying what gamers can expect fromTears of the Kingdomafter launch would give them a lot more confidence that the upcoming game will keep them occupied for a long time.
Tears of the KingdomandResident Evil 4 Remakeare both titles that are likely to be among thebiggest games of 2023. However, Capcom has managed to design an ideal launch period for gamers, giving them all the information needed to make a wise purchasing decision. This is something more franchises should adopt, includingThe Legend of Zelda.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis scheduled to release on May 12 on Nintendo Switch.
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