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

The director of Resident Evil 2 criticizes Capcom for making the latest games too scary.

By · Published September 5, 2026  00:22 UTC · Updated September 5, 2026  08:46 UTC

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Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya stated that Capcom has grown numb and lost awareness of how scary new Resident Evil games are. He expressed that Resident Evil Requiem is way too scary to play and suggested putting paper bags over enemy heads or adding a non-horror mode.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Who is Hideki Kamiya?

Hideki Kamiya is the director of Resident Evil 2.

What is Resident Evil Requiem?

Resident Evil Requiem is a recent installment in the Resident Evil series.

What is a non-horror mode?

A non-horror mode is a suggested feature by Hideki Kamiya to make Resident Evil games less scary.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: The director of Resident Evil 2 criticizes Capcom for making the latest games too scary.
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Hideki Kamiya, director of Resident Evil 2, has criticized Capcom for making recent Resident Evil games too scary. Kamiya said Capcom has grown "numb" to the horror in its own games. He suggested that Capcom should consider adding a "non-horror mode" to make the games more accessible.

Kamiya's comments come amid the release of Resident Evil Requiem, which he found too frightening to play. He even jokingly suggested that Capcom should put paper bags over the enemies' heads. Kamiya's remarks have sparked discussion among gamers and industry professionals.

Capcom has not yet responded to the criticism. The company is expected to address the feedback as it continues to develop future installments in the Resident Evil series.

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Resident Evil Capcom Hideki Kamiya Video Games Gaming News Horror Games

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