Capcom not done with HD Remixing

by Alexander Sliwinski { Mar 12th 2009 at 5:30PM }

Capcom's talking about HD remixing some more titles following the success of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. Capcom VP Christian Svensson tells VideoGamer that not every game needs it, but the company is going to "potentially" apply the formula to other fighting games in the company's catalog. Next time, however, it plans do it "better, based on what [it] learned" -- which we'll take to mean cutting down development time.

When asked if Marvel vs. Capcom 2 would be HD-ified, Svensson commented that it's probably the title fans request the most, but he has no news to share about that. We know retro Mega Man is en vogue, but an HD remix of Mega Man 2 could be interesting.

Gallery: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Tags: capcom, marvel-vs-capcom-2, ssfiithd, ssfiithdr, super-street-fighter-ii, super-street-fighter-ii-turbo-hd-remix

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

False @ Mar 12th 2009 5:33PM

"3rd Strike HD Remix", please.

hsx5 @ Mar 12th 2009 5:36PM

Yes please!

Kyle @ Mar 12th 2009 10:02PM

I'm not sure that game needs one does it? It still looks pretty fluid today.

Nytemare @ Mar 12th 2009 5:34PM

I think Capcom vs SNK would be awesome in HD.

SoulBlade @ Mar 12th 2009 5:39PM

Seconded

Freeze @ Mar 12th 2009 5:37PM

"When asked if Marvel vs. Capcom 2 would be HD-ified, Svensson commented that it's probably the title fans request the most, but he has no news to share about that."

So what the heck is the problem? The 2 most wanted is 3rd Strike and MvC2. Can't these PR people here see where money can be had? Another one is Power Stone but man, can't see that either.

ice~ @ Mar 12th 2009 5:40PM

MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...MvC2...HD REMIX! PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE

RiverOtter @ Mar 12th 2009 5:51PM

Every character should be replaced with Mango Sentinel.

SoulBlade @ Mar 12th 2009 5:40PM

Mega Man 10 (not X) with retro gameplay and HD gfx? please?

Dr. Stabbingworth @ Mar 13th 2009 2:07PM

I second that. MM9 was the most fun I've had with a video game in a long time.

jason @ Mar 12th 2009 5:44PM

as long as it's not like the puzzle fighter "hd remix." don't get me wrong, most of it looked pretty good, but the fact that the chars weren't upgraded to a new resolution sucked, they were like a hazy overly pixelated version of their former selves, hurt my soul to see super deformed fuzziness like that.

Roncore @ Mar 12th 2009 5:45PM

Everyone wants: MvC2
Capcom gives us: X-men: Children of the Atom.

hell, i'd probably be happy with any of the VS. games being done in HD. And probably SFA3 as well!

Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Mar 12th 2009 5:45PM

I would love to see all those Disney NES games developed by Capcom in HD.

Nadril @ Mar 12th 2009 5:45PM

Man I hope it's an MvC2HD remake. Would buy it in a heartbeat.

DangerMouse @ Mar 12th 2009 5:46PM

I'd love to see something done with final fight. It would probably involve a whole game redo and more levels added, but it form into something awesome with co-op in mind.

Brucie_K @ Mar 12th 2009 5:53PM

Hey, you beat me to it by a minute! I wholeheartedly agree with you, though.

Brucie_K @ Mar 12th 2009 5:47PM

I'd like to see an HD remix of ''Final Fight 3''.

ShadowXOR @ Mar 12th 2009 6:05PM

Darkstalkers/Night Warriors/Vampire Savior/Vampire Hunter PLEASE!!!

Odog4ever @ Mar 12th 2009 6:29PM

Yes! Darkstalkers please.

Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Mar 12th 2009 7:15PM

Power Stone!

Sturat @ Mar 12th 2009 6:13PM

If they've learned from their mistakes, hopefully they won't outsource it to Backbone, they won't give all of the characters ugly faces, won't use amateur music, and won't use ridiculous voices. Unfortunately, it seems there's more demand for retro remakes outside of Japan than in Japan, so the odds of Capcom doing a quality in-house remake seem pretty slim. If they're going to outsource games, they should use a high-quality developer like Konami has used for the last few Gradius games. I bet Dimps or 8ing would do a decent job. ...Or Good-feel would be great!

Luis @ Mar 12th 2009 6:23PM

Powerstone!!!!

BlaqueBeird @ Mar 13th 2009 1:34PM

I fully endorse that.

Batzarro @ Mar 12th 2009 6:33PM

Marvel vs Capcom 2 would be a f-load of work if they do it like SSF2THDR. If not...they might as well not make it an HD resolution game.

OTAM @ Mar 12th 2009 6:37PM

Maybe Capcom should work a new IP possibly?

Who am I kidding,they plan on re-hashing out these fighting games until the end of time.

Lee @ Mar 12th 2009 7:02PM

And older RE titles. Don't forget the older RE titles.

Princess Hwang @ Mar 12th 2009 6:41PM

No more remixes or rehashes! Why does everyone enjoy playing the same thing over and over again but just with better visuals? Why? Don't you guys want to enjoy something that's new and fresh? So Capcom can just walk in, pretty something up alittle bit, an you'll buy it (well not me)? Shallow gamer generation confirmed?

How about giving us something new and original in high definition instead, Capcom? I'm sick an tired of this shit.

RiverOtter @ Mar 12th 2009 8:10PM

It has little to do with HD-ifying the games, imo. Most of these 2D fighters already have a reasonably sized fanbase despite their age. The two biggest benefits, at least to the competitive community (AKA, the fans of the game) are:

1. Possible rebalancing of characters to allow for a better game (If this occurs, it completely changes the way the game is played on a competitive level regardless of appearances)

2. Enlarging the fanbase so that there's more competition.

HD-ifying the graphics and simply the fact that it exists on a newer console (particularly because of Xbox Live/PSN/whatever) makes it much, much easier to bring new players in. Speaking of PSN/XBL; being able to play online, instantly and with a huge opponent base, as opposed to driving 1-5 hours (depending on your area) to play a few people is reason alone to buy a new version of an old game. Granted, a lot of elitists refuse to or dislike the idea of playing online, and reasonably so. Regardless, it increases interest in the game and it's community.