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Capcom on Monster Hunter 4 quality, the importance of being unique and a thank-you to fans

by rawmeatcowboy
13 August 2013
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Coming from a Famitsu interview with Capcom games division director Katsuhiko Ichii...

On Monster Hunter 4

“We just released Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies on the 25th of July, and Monster Hunter 4 will be following shortly on September 14th. In addition to the great response I’ve been feeling from it, it’s a game that the development team are greatly confident in, so I believe you should look forward to it.

Yes, in terms of quality, I’m confident that we’ll be offering the best product possible. Not only do I hope to see it break sales records of the past installments, but I’d also like to see it surpass other unprecedented records."


On Free-to-play and graphics not being the end-all/be-all

"In the next three to five years, the next-generation consoles will be released, and I believe that F2P (free-to-play) titles will be a big part of it. The continuity of game systems and administrations will definitely be changing compared to what we’ve had until now. Additionally, when it comes to visual presentations, we saw some of considerably high quality at E3, and I believe that quality will be rising much higher. I also believe that Capcom will have to put in more effort [in this regard].

However, techniques aren’t determined by a single approach or tool, so simply polishing a technique isn’t enough. The feelings you get from playing titles that were popular in America and Europe the past few years come from their graphics, story and operability, but they are not exceptionally great in each of those regards. In fact, it’s specific parts that stand out. For example, some show a prominent world setting, while others have unique game systems.

If other games don’t have it, then this game should have such parts. Having ‘uniqueness’ will be an important factor for brands. In the future, technology will progress, and the way [games] are played will also change, but I believe that uniqueness is the part we must continue thriving for. In that regard, I believe that each title should require proper consultation and planning. I believe that it’s where Capcom’s qualities will come through.”


Thanking fans

"I hope that you all enjoy Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies and Monster Hunter 4 to your heart’s content this summer. Afterwards, Capcom will be releasing many titles we’ve taken on the challenge of developing. I hope you look forward to it; then the next year and the year after, we’ll do our best to release more great titles thanks to your continued support.”

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