Konami aims to revitalize the assassination series and bring him to a position that can compete with modern AAA games. Is this possible?
For many years, embedded in silence Assassinated The series is on the agenda again with Konami’s remarkable moves. The series, which was first released for PlayStation 1 in 1995 and gained its own place in the JRPG world with its gigantic character staff, delighted its fans with the Saikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster announced in 2023. Now, Konami aims to move this cult series to a large place in the modern game industry. The aim of the company is to make the assassination a brand that can compete with other AAA productions.
The return of the assassination and the future plans
Konami’s great return plan for the assassination is not limited to Remaster projects. The company is working on a series of new initiatives to increase the potential of the series. In addition to the Saikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster, a mobile game that adds new stories to an anime adaptation of the Saikoden 2 and a new stories was announced.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Rui Naito, the producer of the series, said that the notes of the former creative team are still in their hands and that these notes were used to expand the series. Konami aims to develop new projects by remaining loyal to the roots of the series. Naito also said that their main objectives were to make Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the series.
The Saikoden series is known for its fast -paced gameplay and more than 100 playable characters. However, especially during the first plays, the pixel graphics of the series remained in the shadow compared with productions directed towards 3D technologies such as Final Fantasy in the same period. Nevertheless, the assassin was considered one of the best examples of the JRPG genre over 2 time. The sequel on the series of the series has a unique fan base.
Konami’s effort to revive the assassination of the assassination is seen as part of the company’s general strategy. Silent Hill 2 Remake and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, such as projects such as the old series to modern platforms, the company, nostalgia with the new technology aims to get a strong place in the market again. These moves of Konami increase the potential to reach a wider audience with new projects. The return of the series is seen as an exciting development for both old fans and JRPG enthusiasts.