Are you looking forward to this game? There’s no doubt that Suda51 is a gaming icon. While his flagship series, No More Heroes, has garnered a devoted fan base, the future of the franchise is rather uncertain. As for Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, a remake of the 2011 game, it looks like Yes there are certainties and its development is on the right track.
Today we get some interesting details about this game. After comparisons with the Super Mario Bros series, as well as the explicit content that we were able to learn, it was confirmed that it will be released October 31, 2024 for $24.99 / £19.99 / $24.99.
After the download size was revealed, we have now learned that the game It seems to be censored on consoles in Japan:
- The original version of Shadows of the Damned, released in 2011, was censored in Japan to meet CERO rating requirements. In an interview with GameSpark Suda confirmed that the upcoming Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered It has also been censored in Japan, but only on consoles. (PC version does not require ZERO approval).
- Two versions of the game were developed (one for consoles and one for PC), which significantly increased the workload and development time.
- Shinji Mikami, co-creator with Suda, expressed your frustration by the classification process in Japan, suggesting that CERO does not understand video games well.
- Mikami criticized the content restrictions, noting that there are people who enjoy more adventurous games and they should not be limited by regulations.
- Suda commented that while they must comply with regional restrictions, he is concerned about the impact on the player experience.
- He also mentioned that it would be a shame if players opted for the PC version on Steam to avoid censorship.
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