Resident Evil 2 Creator Hideki Kamiya Advocates for a 'Non-Scary Mode' to Experience Requiem's Puzzles and Combat Without Fear

Hideki Kamiya, the acclaimed director behind beloved titles such as Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, is pushing for a 'non-scary mode' in Resident Evil Requiem. Known for his work on the original Resident Evil 2, Kamiya was recently captured on video discussing this idea with his team as they watched a colleague play the latest installment featuring Leon S. Kennedy.

In a short clip shared on his new studio's Twitter/X account, Kamiya is seen alongside other developers during a gameplay session. 'I've been saying for ages that they should include a 'non-scary' mode,' Kamiya remarked, prompting a team member to respond, 'But wouldn't that undermine the game's core concept?'

Kamiya, who has a well-known aversion to horror games, elaborated, 'I just want to focus on the puzzles and combat elements. The scary parts aren't necessary for my enjoyment.'

It's worth noting that Kamiya's Resident Evil 2 introduced Leon S. Kennedy as a 21-year-old rookie cop 28 years ago. Now, both the character and director are in their fifties, adding a humorous layer when Kamiya observed, 'Leon isn't exactly young anymore, is he?' Laughing along with his colleagues, he added, 'I guess that applies to both of us. People in glass houses...'

In related news, Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi recently announced plans for a significant story expansion, alongside other updates scheduled for the coming months. In a social media message to fans, Nakanishi expressed gratitude for the game's overwhelming success, which has led to 5 million copies sold as of last week and even caused shortages of physical editions.

Capcom has more content in the pipeline, including the story expansion, a 'mini game' set to launch in May, and an upcoming photo mode. For players navigating Requiem's terrifying moments, IGN's Resident Evil: Requiem guide offers essential tips, tricks, and a detailed walkthrough to help from the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center to Raccoon City, ensuring no collectibles like Bobbleheads or files are missed.