The “Onimusha” series, which has been dormant for many years, finally received a new lease of life! Not only will a new work “Onimusha: Way of the Sword” be released soon, but there will also be a high-definition remake of “Onimusha 2: The Fate of the Samurai”. This makes people start to wonder – will 2004’s “Onimusha 3” also be remade?
If there’s an Onimusha game worth revamping, it’s Onimusha 3! The game was well received at the time. It not only improved the action combat system of the series, but also made players all over the world get to know the Frenchman Jean Reno (even the look of Stephen Chow’s “The Night of the Soul” was copied from his “The Killer Is Not So Cold”), making this game one of the most international works in the series.
The Frenchman’s agent responded: “He would be happy to come back!”
Regarding whether this classic will be remade, the media VG247 specifically contacted the Frenchman’s agent, who said simply and clearly:
“Of course, he’ll be happy to be back in Onimusha 3!”
Although there are not many words, this is obviously a positive sign! If Capcom really decides to remake “Onimusha 3”, then it should be a logical decision to let the Frenchman re-record the dialogue and even perform character motion capture. After all, when Onimusha: Warlords was remade in 2018, Takeya Kaneshiro, the original protagonist, came back to voice his voice.
How likely is Onimusha 3 to be remade?
Capcom has not officially announced plans for a remake of Onimusha 3, but judging from recent trends, the possibility is higher than ever:
- Onimusha 2’s remake is confirmed, showing that Capcom still has long-term plans for the series.
- “Onimusha: Way of the Sword” is in development, which means Capcom is restarting this IP.
- Capcom has continuously launched remakes of classics in recent years, such as the success of “Castle of Evil 2, 3, and 4”, making the remake of “Onimusha 3” more marketable.
- The French guy is still willing to participate, which is undoubtedly a big help for the game’s promotion and nostalgic fan market, especially in the Japanese market, he is also a real-life Doraemon (advertisement)!
In addition, one of the selling points of “Onimusha 3” that year was the cross-time and space cooperation between the French detective Jacques Blanc, played by a Frenchman, and the series protagonist Akechi Sasuke (played by Takeshi Kaneshiro). The game’s French-Japanese mix style also makes it unique among many action games. If Capcom can further enhance this part of the remake, such as enhancing action performance and using the RE engine to improve the graphics, it will definitely attract old fans to return and allow a new generation of players to experience the charm of this masterpiece.
Frenchies are ready for Capcom to make their move!
The Frenchman has made it clear that he is “willing to return.” Now all that remains is whether Capcom is willing to push forward the “Onimusha 3” remake plan. If this project does come true, then we might see an official announcement at a future Capcom Showcase or Tokyo Game Show (TGS).
source:TIME EXTENSION