With a plethora of classic titles that have been released over a variety of gaming generations by Capcom, there is no surprise to see fans eager for them to be revisited. Just as one of, if not the studio's most popular title Resident Evil 4 has been remade and revamped for a modern experience, along with the RE Engine fully being utilized, remaking some of the classic hits from years back could very much result in the same level of success as the aforementioned.
While sights are set on the upcoming Street Fighter 6 release, along with the development of Dragon's Dogma 2, and a potential Resident Evil 9 title, there are numerous options for Capcom to make in the aspect of recapturing the lightning bolt its older titles once did.
5 Devil May Cry
Among all the entries within the Devil May Cry franchise, the first game is one of those along with its sequel that some may be unfamiliar with. While it was certainly a success, seeing this revamped and remade to fit the standards that Devil May Cry 5 has set with the RE Engine, is most certainly one that will leave fans impressed. Not only will this help reshape and raise the title's popularity and the franchise altogether, but it will also encourage those who have not played it yet to do so in better quality.
With the ending of Devil May Cry 5 seeing both Dante and Vergil leave Nero behind to take care of demons above, a large majority of fans have called for the next title to be a prequel revolving around Sparda, or a remake and this Devil May Cry 1 would be the perfect start for this.
4 Devil May Cry 3 Dante's Awakening
While Devil May Cry 2 was one of the poorly received titles of the franchise and would certainly be helped with a remake, it does not outweigh the level of requests from fans for the series' big hitter Devil May Cry 3 Dante's Awakening to be next in line. Standing as a must-play classic for the PlayStation 2 and one of the best hack-and-slash titles of all time, this is one of the more realistic options for Capcom to revisit among a plethora of titles that have been released.
Its story is arguably the most important out of all the games, as it is the first game in chronological order, and explains the events of Devil May Cry 1 with Nelo Angelo (Vergil), who is corrupted by Mundus, and has some of the best stylish gameplay in the series. If Capcom were to use the template of Devil May Cry 5 for a Devil May Cry 3 remake, it is highly likely that it will outperform the 2019 title.
3 Dead Rising
Despite the vast number of options players have for zombie games in this generation of gaming, one of the more popular and successful franchises was Capcom's Dead Rising. With some of the entries later down the line in the franchise, such as Dead Rising 2, having more success and notoriety, remaking the first game should be a priority in the aspect of Capcom giving this a green light. Given its old age from its release in 2006, seeing this get extra attention is justifiable considering Resident Evil 4 (2005) being remade which was only released a year earlier.
As aforementioned, the RE Engine has taken Capcom's remakes and new releases to a completely different level in comparison to its older games, and the prospect of Dead Rising following suit could result in one of the best renditions of a zombie title yet.
2 God Hand
One of the more underrated games among all of Capcom's blockbusters, God Hand is a title that is unique and special for a variety of reasons. Its combat is one of the best in gaming, with the ability to mix moves and experiment with different styles in combat encounters, and managing to keep the same cheesy and B-movie tone that titles such as Resident Evil 4 featured as it was by the same director Shinji Mikami. Rumors of a remake with Mikami, Platinum Games, and Capcom have been prevalent and many fans would assume it is a possibility.
While it may be hard to recapture all the aspects of the 2006 title, given the different styles of titles within modern gaming, the potential of God Hand's combat and chaotic gameplay being revamped within the RE Engine would more than likely be a major success for Capcom.
1 Dino Crisis
A title very similar to the early Resident Evil games in terms of gameplay features and fixed camera angles, Dino Crisis remains one of the most requested remakes from fans of Capcom. With the announcement and reveal of the upcoming Exoprimal, many fans were disappointed and frustrated as the trailer hinted towards it being Dino Crisis, with a character model that resembled its main character, Regina, appearing, only to be revealed as an entirely new title instead.
While the similarities between Exoprimal and Dino Crisis are present, especially among the enemies, it has not changed fans' stance on their wish for the genuine Dino Crisis to be revisited. Depending on Exoprimal's success levels, it could have a very huge impact on whether Capcom decides to grant fans' wishes or not.