Resident Evil 2 Director Hideki Kamiya Says Capcom Has Grown 'Numb' to How Scary New RE Games Are

Coverage of Kamiya's remarks appeared across several gaming and technology outlets. Nintendo Life published a piece titled "Hideki Kamiya Says Capcom Has 'No Awareness' Of How Scary Resident Evil Is," while Yahoo Tech ran a story noting his criticism of Resident Evil Requiem and his paper‑bag suggestion. Unboxholics.com reported that the Resident Evil 2 director found the new game too frightening to play. Kotaku highlighted his claim that Capcom is making current Resident Evil games "too damn scary," and IGN echoed the sentiment with a headline that Capcom has grown "numb" to the horror level.

Kamiya's statements carry weight because of his long‑standing association with the Resident Evil franchise, having directed the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 2 remake. The series has built a reputation for blending survival horror with cinematic storytelling, and recent entries have reportedly pushed the scare factor higher. His call for paper bags over enemies reflects a concern that the intensity may be exceeding player expectations or design intentions. The remarks suggest a perceived disconnect between the creative direction of Capcom's development teams and the horror thresholds that the franchise’s veterans consider appropriate.

The next steps will be observed through any official response from Capcom, which has not yet been reported in the current coverage. Watch for statements from Capcom's leadership, potential adjustments to Resident Evil Requiem's difficulty or scare settings, and further commentary from Kamiya or other developers. Future coverage may also reveal whether the publisher will acknowledge the criticism or modify its approach to horror elements in upcoming releases.