We're going to be honest with you here, the real reason this post exists is because we really hope Capcom is considering an HD remix of of the Darkstalkers series (hell, even an SD re-release would be fine). That said, the company didn't actually do anything to suggest that one is in the cards. What did happen was this: Someone over at the Capcom Unity forums posted a thread asking about the likelihood of a Darkstalkers remix.
It looks like Capcom actually took notice, with business and strategy VP Christian Svensson joining the conversation and asking, "Is this something people would want to see?" After a rousing chorus "Hell yes," Svennson added, "Thanks for the feedback guys. Appreciate it."
Frankly, we don't find it likely that Capcom would go to the trouble of actually remaking a Darkstalkers game. After all, it took serious effort to produce Street Fighter II HD Remix, and Darkstalkers has considerably more frames of animation that would have to be redrawn. However, Capcom has proven that it's not averse to listening to fans and re-releasing ports of older games, as evidenced by Marvel vs Capcom 2.
So, how about it, Capcom, can we have a Darkstalkers re-release? An entirely new entry in the series would also be acceptable.
[Thanks, Bruce! Image: UDON]
Reader Comments (55)
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:05AM Jrinswand said
"We're going to be honest with you here, the real reason this post exists is because we really hope Capcom is considering an HD remix of of the Darkstalkers series (hell, even an SD re-release would be fine)."
Liars. This post exists because Dick Mitchell needed an excuse to post a picture of furries.
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Liars. This post exists because Dick Mitchell needed an excuse to post a picture of furries.
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:09AM The Blank Mage Returns said
Wait, does Felicia even count as a furry? It's more neko cosplay, now that I think about it. And 'thoughts' + 'Felicia' = Let's not go there.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:41AM (Unverified) said
Wait, so when Saria calls herself Saria the Cat does that mean SHE'S
a furry?
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a furry?
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 4:29AM Ballistic H said
I wanna see a remix of "Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom" for consoles!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:11AM The Blank Mage Returns said
You're right...
...real women aren't that hot.
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...real women aren't that hot.
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:07AM The Blank Mage Returns said
Nuh uh! Nuh uh! 'Cause I'm rubber, ur glue!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:09AM ArchiGamer said
Darn, and I wanted to win the coveted 'Loser Award'......
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:31PM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
Well, you can't drink beer while playing chess, duh!
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Posted: Aug 8th 2009 9:40AM foxhound said
BATZARRO -- Well, you *can* drink beer while playing chess (I do), but you just won't play well, LoL.
As for DARKSTALKERS... that series is long overdue for a new title. I was kinda hoping with the style of STREET FIGHTER IV, we'd get a similar look. Hell, I still play the PSP game during lunch hour at work. :]
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As for DARKSTALKERS... that series is long overdue for a new title. I was kinda hoping with the style of STREET FIGHTER IV, we'd get a similar look. Hell, I still play the PSP game during lunch hour at work. :]
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:05AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
God give us a new Project Justice or even a Powerstone 3.
Powerstone 3 that just screams xbox live play. I mean that would be the greatest thing. It would be mind blowing if they upped it to 6 or 8 players fighting one another in a match.
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Powerstone 3 that just screams xbox live play. I mean that would be the greatest thing. It would be mind blowing if they upped it to 6 or 8 players fighting one another in a match.
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:10AM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
Why did your cry for new things die at Project Justice?
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 4:27AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
"How about new VS series of some kind?"
Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom.
Done.
Next!
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Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom.
Done.
Next!
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 4:30AM Ballistic H said
I wanna see a remix of "Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom" for consoles!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:52AM ArchiGamer said
Did I? Why wasn't told of this? Wow this so unexpected, i don't know what to say...
*pulls out paper and glasses*
I like to thank Jesus....
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*pulls out paper and glasses*
I like to thank Jesus....
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:03AM (Unverified) said
They should really make HD versions of Megaman 2 and 3.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:03AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
Thats the thing when Dev's look at the request and the desires of the fans both parties can come out winners. I'd love to see a HD remake of darkstalkers. Hell while were at it we can keep on upping the ante.
Lets get HD remakes of classic capcom vs games.
Xmen Vs Street FIghter
Marvel Super Heroes Vs Street Fighter
Capcom Vs SNK
Capcom VS SNK 2
SNK vs Capcom
Hell I would love to see HD remixes of the Alpha Series. I am glad to see that 2d fighters are getting a resurgence of love and attention this generation. I only hope that devs can see the love and dedication the fans have for it and keep bringing them to us.
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Lets get HD remakes of classic capcom vs games.
Xmen Vs Street FIghter
Marvel Super Heroes Vs Street Fighter
Capcom Vs SNK
Capcom VS SNK 2
SNK vs Capcom
Hell I would love to see HD remixes of the Alpha Series. I am glad to see that 2d fighters are getting a resurgence of love and attention this generation. I only hope that devs can see the love and dedication the fans have for it and keep bringing them to us.
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:05AM (Unverified) said
I think I speak for many here by saying:
DO FREAKING WANT
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DO FREAKING WANT
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:11AM Cerpin Taxt said
They're going to make a Street Fighter III HD Remix a couple of months before the next iteration of Street Fighter IV releases. I don't know how much they really care about updating Darkstalkers.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:58AM (Unverified) said
I can't believe people actually complain about Capcom releasing remakes instead of new games, even though Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is on it's way. Not to mention all the other games they've been putting out. I see these rereleases as a win-win. The fans get another chance to play some of their favorite games and Capcom gets more money to work on other games. I say keep 'em coming, some of these games are hard to (legally) get a hold of.
From what I remember Capcom won't do a HD Remix for 3s because it had too many frames of animation and would cost too much. A simple rerelease would be fine for most.
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From what I remember Capcom won't do a HD Remix for 3s because it had too many frames of animation and would cost too much. A simple rerelease would be fine for most.
Posted: Nov 3rd 2009 9:47PM DudemanJones said
Agreed. Besides, they look fantastic as is anyway.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 5:02AM (Unverified) said
BRING BACK JON TALBAIN (Gallon)! The werewolf was the best character in that entire game and I want to see more of him DAMMIT!!!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 8:19AM MasterGouken said
For people that really play fighting games, "Capcom VS SNK 2" would be the best choice I think...
Darkstalkers for me would be like when I bought MK2 on PSN, played for few days and never touched again.
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Darkstalkers for me would be like when I bought MK2 on PSN, played for few days and never touched again.
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 8:36AM DangerMouse001 said
I hate to say it, but a Darkstalkers HD remix in the SSF2T:HDR style would fail badly. There's plenty of other fighting games that Capcom has in their library that they can go back and remix which would turn out to be far more successful. Honestly, they'd be better off remixing Power Stone or just create some new kind of Vs. game instead.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 9:26AM ColorblindMonk said
They just gave us Marvel vs. Capcom 2. I'm willing to give them a break for a while.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 12:05PM Temidien said
If they had given us an HD remake as opposed to a port, I'd give you that point, but these ports aren't tough to pop out.
That being said, the SFII remake is still legendary in my eyes so I'll cut em some slack if they don't get the ball rolling on something else for a while.
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That being said, the SFII remake is still legendary in my eyes so I'll cut em some slack if they don't get the ball rolling on something else for a while.
Posted: Aug 7th 2009 9:54AM (Unverified) said
Nobody ever played DS outside of Japan. They need to re-release 3s with online play first.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 10:47AM (Unverified) said
Forget a remix I want a SFIV style Darkstalkers!
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