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Resident Evil Creator Returns To Survival Horror

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by Jim Reilly on April 25, 2012 at 11:11 AM

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Shinji Mikami, who might be best known for creating the original Resident Evil games, is developing a new title in the survival horror genre.

This news comes from the latest issue of Famitsu, which details his first project at his new Tango Gameworks studio. The game doesn't have an official title yet. It's currently codenamed "Zwei," which means "2." Mikami says, however, the codename has nothing to do with the content of the game.

Mikami will serve as executive director, and although the game's platforms haven't been decided, he said it will probably be on HD consoles. Tango Gameworks was acquired by Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax Media in October 2010.

"I've found my focus and once again I'm striving for pure survival horror," he said. "I am being very hands-on to see that the quality is there." Concept art was revealed showing the feel and tone Mikami is going for. Click the image below for a full-sized image.

Mikami last worked on Shadows of the Damned, Vanquish, and God Hand.

[Source: Andrisang, Tango Gameworks]

Filed under: News, shinji mikami, Tango Gameworks

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by Space Cube Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:25 PM

I can wait to see what it will become.
by hirschsc Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Awesome news!! About time my favorite game genre starts getting back on track. Can't wait to see what Mikami is working on next.
by Warrior Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Dude thats sweet.
by AshaMan3000 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Excellent news! Between the creepy pic and his pedigree I'm excited for where this may lead...
by Tommy H. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Gotta keep a close eye on this. Really hope it's gonna be the next big thing in survival horror.
by anxietykilla Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:37 PM

i am very glad to hear this,only because i know Resident Evil is already at the point of no return.
by jkruse05 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Now the real question is, will this truly be survival horror or action horror? Hopefully his statement indicates true survival horror as we think of it.
by Nick Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Hopefully he can create something that will take the place of the downward spiraling Resident Evil series.
by bosslugger Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Really hope this doesn't get turned into a "Call of Duty with Monsters" type game. Just put me in a dark, desolate place with limited resources for weapons and scare the hell outta me constantly. I don't think that's asking too much.
by GL4DOS Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Guess who has a keyboard and doesn't give a flying f**k..........
by Zero Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM

That's good because Resident Evil obviously isn't survival horror anymore.

Although it's going to suck because Phil Fish said so.
by TheCyborgSurfer Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 01:16 PM

"That was too close! You were almost a Jill sandwich!" ~ Barry.
by Boyzby Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 01:17 PM

That's a pretty good thing to hear. Maybe we'll get another game in the genre worth the name.
by The Silent Lobster Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 01:31 PM

I would rather have him just make RE6 "true survival horror". Resident evil is looking great right now, but if they could make it truly terrifying and nerve-racking, it'd be all for the better.
by self_checkout Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 01:31 PM

This should be pretty cool :D
by osirishawk Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 02:36 PM

yes!! i cant wait to find out more about this.
by schmidtyfro Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 03:05 PM

Yes! I love survival horror and there certainly aren't enough of these kinds of games. Can't wait to see more about it.
by Arkhamfan Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 03:07 PM

Shadows of the Damned was an amazing game. Hoping he makes me crap myself, not even Dead Space made me jump. I'm not easy to scare at all.
by Solidus Scott Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 03:09 PM

"I've found my focus and once again I'm striving for pure survival horror"

Thank you! This is want I want to play. A survival horror game and not the generic third person action shooters that Resident Evil has turned into.
by Dhughes60 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 03:49 PM

If that is the tone and feel Shinji Mikami is going for with "Zwei," then I'm sold.