Makoto Shibata has spoken about the future of the saga regarding the imminent relaunch of his latest installment.
Project Zero is one of the horror sagas most loved by the japanese horror lovers. Unlike other survival horrors such as Resident Evil or Silent Hill, its approach plays with a markedly Japanese setting, with figures of the Japanese folklore and the scariest legends, and with a Photo camera As the only weapon, our protagonists must fight their way through endless situations that will test the player’s nerves.
The remastering was prepared to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the sagaThe franchise turns 20 and will celebrate with the relaunch of Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water, title originally from WiiU which now reaches the rest of current platforms, losing, yes, the characteristic costumes of Samus and Zelda. The director of the franchise, Makoto shibata, has spoken about the future of the saga in an interview for JP Games.
The reception of the game has exceeded the expectations of the developersShibata explained that the remastering of Maiden of Black Water was prepared on the occasion of the anniversary of the franchise, but that at no time was it planned to release more remasters of old games, however, he has confessed to being surprised with the great game reception, above your expectations, and has confirmed that will consider rescuing more games from the franchise in the future.
A few months ago, the producer of the saga, Keisuke Kimuchi, expressed his interest in releasing new installments of the saga if the players were interested in it, however, Makoto Shibata has clarified that the motivation to carry out the remastering of Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water did not have to do with an interest in revive the franchise to make a new title, and that simply “hope many users enjoy it” on the new platforms. Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water remastering is coming next October 28 to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S and Nintendo Switch.
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